Approved 5/2/07

FINANCE COMMITTEE

April 18, 2007

Minutes

Members Present:         Victor Celentino, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Mark Grebner, Curtis Hertel, Tim Soule, Steve Dougan and Board Chairperson Marc Thomas

Members Absent:         None

Others Present: Teri Morton, Rick Terrill, Eric Schertzing, Jim Hudgins and Doug Stover

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 6:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

Approval of the April 4, 2007 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE APRIL 4 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Additions to the Agenda:           None

Limited Public Comment:          None

MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

2.         Sheriff’s Office – Resolution Authorizing Participation with the Meridian Township Police Department Highway Safety Grant

3.         Treasurer

            a.         Resolution Authorizing 2007 Administrative Fund

            b.         2007 Borrowing Resolution (2006 Delinquent Fund)

4.         Equalization

a.         Resolution to Adopt the 2007 County Equalization Report as Submitted with the Accompanying Statements (2007 County Equalization Report was distributed under separate cover)

b.         Resolution Designating County Representatives at State Tax Commission

            Hearings

5.         Health Department – Resolution to Authorize Staffing Changes in the Billing and Reporting Unit of the Health Department

6.         Facilities Department

a.         Resolution Awarding a Contract to McDonald Roofing & Sheet Metal for Roof Replacement at the Ingham County Fairgrounds

b.         Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Teachout Security Services, Inc. for

            Uniformed Unarmed Guard Services at Various County Facilities

7c.       Controller’s Office – Resolution Approving the Reclassification of the Budget Director and Establishment of the Assistant Deputy Controller Position

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

1.         District Court – Resolution Requesting Authorization for Two Temporary Positions at District Court to Assist in Meeting Case Management Needs

MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION FOR TWO TEMPORARY POSITIONS AT DISTRICT COURT TO ASSIST IN MEETING CASE MANAGEMENT NEEDS.

Comm. Dougan asked for clarification regarding the increase in traffic tickets.  He asked how the increase will affect other jurisdictions.  Ms. Morton stated she would clarify the issues with Ms. Brewer, District Court. 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7.         Controller’s Office

a.         2008 Budget Guidelines:  Discussion – Resolution Establishing Areas of Priority Emphasis Guiding 2008 Activities and Budget Process

The Committee held a brief discussion regarding this item.  Ms. Morton stated the Commissioners should inform her of proposed additions to the 2007 priority resolution. 

b.         Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2007 Ingham County Budget

MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2007 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET.

Comm. Dougan stated the County may have saved money if it had sought a single bid for the roofing projects at the Fairgrounds and the District Court.  Ms. Morton stated she spoke with Mr. Terrill regarding this issue.  Timing issues usually affect when RFP’s are issued.  The Facilities Department considers single bid for multiple projects when possible. 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

8.         Board Referral – Notice of Public Hearing from the Webberville Village Council to Consider an Ordinance to Amend the Webberville Downtown Development Authority Plan and Tax Increment Finance Plan

The Board Referral was received and placed on file.

3b.       Treasurer - 2007 Borrowing Resolution (2006 Delinquent Fund)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Mr. Schertzing stated there has been an increase in delinquent cases; however, the delinquent amounts have been lower.  The Committee held a brief discussion regarding this item. 

Announcements:           None

Public Comment:          None

The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff