Amended 5/16/07

FINANCE COMMITTEE

May 2, 2007

Minutes

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

Members Absent:         Steve Dougan

Others Present:             Matthew Myers, Teri Morton, George Vernon, Harold Hailey, Diane McNeil, Bob Moore, Rick Terrill, Jim Hudgins, Bruce Johnston, Randy Bell, Gerry Brady

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 18, 2007 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE APRIL 18 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Dougan

Additions to the Agenda

4.         Finance Committee - Resolution Opposing House Bills 4587 and 4588 – This item was pulled from the agenda.

7.         Substitute Resolution

8.         Substitute Resolution

9a.       Resolution Accepting 2007 Community Block Grant Funding from the Michigan State Housing Commission Development Authority in the Amount of $300,000

9b.       Resolution Accepting 2007 Community Block Grant Funding from the Michigan State Housing Commission Development Authority in the Amount of $243,900

Limited Public Comment:          None

MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SOULE, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

1.         Circuit Court/Family Division - Resolution Authorizing a Budget Amendment to the Circuit Court ‑ Family Court Juvenile Division 2006/07 Budget

2.         911 Advisory Board -  Resolution Authorizing Three-Year Contracts with AT& T for T-1 Communication Lines for the Ingham County Radio Communications System Project

3. Ingham County MSU Extension Office - Resolution to Authorize an Amendment and Extension of an Existing Contract between Ingham County and the Michigan Department of Human Services for After School and Summer Programming in the City of Lansing

5.         Facilities Department - Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Contract with Mata Brothers Construction for County-wide Concrete Replacement and Repair

8b.       Controller’s Office - Resolution Establishing Areas of Priority Emphasis Guiding 2008 Activities and Budget Process

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Dougan

MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Dougan

6.        Financial Services Department - Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with AON Consulting Worldwide to Provide Consulting Services for the Ingham County Health Coalition

MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SOULE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH AON CONSULTING WORLDWIDE TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH COALITION.

Comm. Weatherwax-Grant requested clarification regarding this item.  Mr. Myers explained the County has contracted with other vendors for several years.  The Health Coalition does not believe it has been receiving the value of the recent contract.  An RFP was issued and the current vendor did not respond.  Mr. Myers then explained the issue with the current vendor.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Dougan

7.         Parks & Recreation Commission - Resolution Authorizing the 2007 Potter Park and Potter Park Zoo Budget (information will be sent under separate cover)

MOVED B Y COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2007 POTTER PARK AND POTTER PARK ZOO BUDGET.

Comm. Grebner asked why the position allocation list was removed from the Resolution.  Mr. Myers explained the County Services Committee needed more time to review the long-term budget.  The short-term budget was approved and the long-term budget will be addressed in two weeks.    

Comm. Weatherwax-Grant asked if there are ideas for additional positions.  Mr. Myers stated County Services Committee asked that a vet tech position be posted.  The Zoo Advisory Board should be in place prior to advertising for a vet tech; however, there is sufficient interest to address this matter sooner.  Comm. Weatherwax-Grant stated her hope that things continue to move forward.  Comm. Celentino agreed with Comm. Weatherwax-Grant.  He then explained the County Services Committee wants more time to review the budget.  Mr. Hailey stated the positions have already been posted.  The vet tech position has not been posted.

Chairperson Thomas stated any Commissioners interested in taking a more active role in the Zoo should communicate that interest to the County Services Committee. 

Mr. Moore stated the vet tech position does not currently exist.  It may be possible to establish an internship with MSU; however, the Parks and Recreation Commission should review the recommendation from this Committee. 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Dougan

8.         Controller’s Office

a.         Discussion Item: DRAFT - Resolution Updating Various Fees for County Services

Ms. Morton stated this item has been through all the liaison committees.  The liaison Committees will be asked to approve the Resolution during the next round of meetings.   

The Committee held as brief discussion regarding FOIA fees and the County Attorney’s opinion regard same.    

Announcements:           None

Public Comment:          None

The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff