FINANCE
August 22, 2007
Minutes
Members Present: Victor Celentino, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Mark Grebner, Curtis Hertel, Todd Tennis, Steve Dougan and Board Chairperson Marc Thomas
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Teri Morton, Dr. Sienko, Sara Deprez and Maureen Winslow
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Celentino at 6:01 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the July 18, 2007 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO APPROVE THE JULY 18, MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Grebner
The Minutes were amended to reflect the following:
Page one; Limited Public Comment, fourth paragraph – “res” was changed to “Resolution.”
Page three; item 1e; second paragraph – “Ms. Morton stated this issue will (“not” was removed) be a part of the normal process.”
Additions to the Agenda
3a. Resolution Amended by the County Services Committee
3b. Resolution Amended by the County Services Committee
6. Resolution Amended by the Law Enforcement Committee
7. Resolution Amended by Staff
9a. Item pulled from the Agenda
10a. Resolution to Terminate the Contract Between Ingham County and Cohl, Stoker, Toskey & McGlinchey (Previously Known as Cohl, Salstrom & Stoker, P.C. and Hereinafter Referred to as the “Contractor”) as of December 31, 2007 - Item Tabled by the County Services Committee
12. Late – Resolution Authorizing Establishment of the Samuel D. Ingham Academy Pilot Program for Juveniles Under the Jurisdiction of the Court
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
2. Treasurer’s Office
a. Resolution to Provide Funding for Low Income Tax Preparation
b. Resolution to Provide Funding for Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention
c. Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Brownfield Coordinator
Position
3. Parks and Recreation Commission
a. Amended Resolution Establishing a New Classification (Park Manager III), and Reclassifying the Park Director Position
b. Resolution Authorizing New Signage for the Potter Park Zoo to be Located on Pennsylvania Avenue
4. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize Amendment #3 to the 2006-2007 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health
b. Resolution to Authorize Amendment to Lease Agreement with JWJ Company, LCC
c. Resolution to Authorize an Agreement with Capital Area Community Services to Serve Early Head Start Children Through the Jump Start Program
d. Resolution to Authorize a Child Care Training Agreement with the Michigan 4C Association for Fiscal Year 2008
7. Department of Human Services/Controller’s Office – Resolution Authorizing a Contingency Appropriation to the Department of Human Services 2006-07 Child Care Fund Budget
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Drain Commissioner’s Office – Resolution Establishing a Fast Track Permit Review System in the Drain Commissioner’s Office and Setting Fees for the System
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FAST TRACK PERMIT REVIEW SYSTEM IN THE DRAIN COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE AND SETTING FEES FOR THE SYSTEM.
Comm. Weatherwax-Grant asked for the average time it currently takes to process the paperwork. Chairperson Thomas stated it typically takes 30 days to process the permits. If the application is not complete, another 30 days is added to the process. He also stated he met with the Controller, Ms. Pigg and Mr. Lindemann to discuss the internet issue. Mr. Pratt will work to get the applications on line with detailed instructions. Ms. Pigg will work with the business community to assure they have the information they need to complete the applications.
Comm. Weatherwax-Grant stated she appreciated the above information. She then asked how the current fees differ from the Fast Track fees. Ms. Morton stated the differences are outlined in the agenda material. Comm. Dougan stated he hopes the companies are geographically convenient to the people who need the services.
(Comm. Grebner arrived at 6:08 p.m.)
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. 911 Advisory Committee – Resolution to Establish a Half-Time System Administrator Position for the Ingham County Public Safety Radio System
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A HALF-TIME SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR POSITION FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM.
Comm. Dougan stated he presumes this position will be eliminated once the proposed consolidation is completed. Comm. Grebner stated he assumes there will be a lot of reorganization during the consolidation process.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. City of East Lansing and City of Lansing – Resolution Authorizing Contract Amendments with Lansing and East Lansing for 911 Center 2007/08 Operations
MOVED BY COMM. TENNIS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AMENDMENTS WITH LANSING AND EAST LANSING FOR 911 CENTER 2007/08 OPERATIONS.
Comm. Dougan requested clarification regarding the financial information in the agenda material. Ms. Chadwick explained the City of Lansing requested 95% reimbursement. Their budget was over $1,228,212. She also addressed questions Comm. Dougan had concerning Mr. Wibert’s August 7, 2007 letter to the Board.
Comm. Grebner stated he was opposed to the Resolution as written. The consolidation will not take place as long as Lansing and East Lansing realize the County will reimburse them for their overages. Chairperson Thomas expressed his support for Comm. Grebner’s position on this item.
Chairperson Celentino stated staff will look into Comm. Dougan’s concerns and email their findings to this Committee.
MOTION CARRIED with Comm. Grebner voting NO.
10. Controller’s Office
b. Resolution Amending the 2007 Budget
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2007 BUDGET.
Ms. Morton clarified the financial aspects of this item for Comm. Dougan.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
c. Resolution Authorizing Establishment of the Samuel D. Ingham Academy Pilot Program for Juveniles Under the Jurisdiction of the Court
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO APROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAMUEL D. INGHAM ACADEMY PILOT PROGRAM FOR JUVENILES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT.
Chairperson Celentino informed the Committee that the following language should be deleted from the second BE IT FURTHE RESOLVED paragraph: “the Board of Commissioner Caucus Room (GPB)”
Chairperson Thomas stated the Program should not be named after Samuel D. Ingham as he was from Pennsylvania. Ms. Winslow stated they were thinking about naming the Program the “Ingham Academy.”
Comm. Dougan complimented Ms. Winslow for starting this process. Ms. Winslow stated she has been very impressed with how several County departments came together to work as a team to make this happen.
Comm. Weatherwax-Grant stated this Program will eventually be housed in the continuum of care facility.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9b. Human Resources Department – Closed Session – Labor Relations Discussion
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO ENTER INTO A CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING LABOR RELATIONS. MOTION WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS, COMMS. CELENTINO, WEATHERWAX-GRANT, GREBNER, HERTEL, TENNIS AND DOUGAN.
The Committee entered into a Closed Session at this time.
The Committee returned to regular session at this time.
11. Board Referrals
a. Ingham County Comprehensive Financial Report
b. Letter from the City of Leslie Announcing a Public Hearing Regarding an
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Len Industries, Inc.
c. Letter from the Lansing Economic Development Corporation Announcing a Public Hearing Regarding the Approval of a Brownfield Plan for C & M Walker, LLC-Melody Farms
The Board Referrals were received and placed on file.
Public Comment: None
Announcements: None
The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff