Amended 10/17/07
FINANCE COMMITTEE
October 3, 2007
Minutes
Members Present: Victor Celentino, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Mark Grebner, Curtis Hertel, Todd Tennis, Steve Dougan
Members Absent: Mark Grebner
Others Present: Teri Morton, Matthew Myers, Bob Sheehan, Dr. Sienko, Bob Moore, Dave Fergason, David Easterday, Janeil Valentine and Jim Hudgins
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 September 19, 2007 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DOUGAN, TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 19 MINUTES A SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Grebner
Additions to the Agenda
7. Controller’s Office – 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
8. Resolution Authorizing 2007/2008 Agreement with EVE, Inc. for the Personal
Protection Order Office Program
9. Resolution Congratulating Patrick Lindemann on Receiving the 2007 Hero of the Great
Lakes Award from Michigan Clean Water Action
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – Resolution to Accept a Grant from the U.S. Justice Department for a Domestic Assault Response Team Program and to Authorize Subcontracts with Agency Partners
5. IJIG’s Committee – Resolution to Authorize Funding for Acquiring WEB Online Services Development and Maintenance for the IJIS (Integrated Justice Information System)
6. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize a Contract with PTD Technology
c. Resolution to Amend Resolution #07-118 and Amend the Health Department Fee Schedules
7. Controller’s Office – 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
9. Resolution Congratulating Patrick Lindemann on Receiving the 2007 Hero of the Great
Lakes Award from Michigan Clean Water Action
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Grebner
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Grebner
2. Controller’s Office/Sheriff’s Office – Resolution to Authorize the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to Renew a Contract with the Michigan Department of Corrections to Rent 190 Beds to the Michigan Department of Corrections
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DOUGAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO RENEW A CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO RENT 190 BEDS TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
Comm. Dougan asked if it’s possible to increase the current rental rate of $35 per bed to $36 per bed. Mr. Myers explained the State of Michigan controls the rental rate. The rate has not been increased in several years. Comm. Dougan stated if the State approved a one dollar increase; the County would be able to shift the rental beds to local use.
Comm. Dougan asked if the County could send a letter to the State Representatives that encourages an increase in the jail bed rental rate. Chairperson Celentino stated he would forward this request to the Law Enforcement Committee Chairperson.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Grebner
3. Community Mental Health – Request to Purchase Community Mental Health Facility and Adjacent Parcel
(Grebner arrived at 6:12 p.m.)
Mr. Sheehan provided the details of the purchase of the land and the construction of the CMH facility at 812 East Jolly Road. The details are outlined in Mr. Sheehan’s June 7, 2007 letter to the Board of Commissioners. As of July 1, 2007, the balance owed on the bonds is $4,297,394.84. CMH is prepared to pay Ingham County $4,547,394 for the purchase of the facility. The price includes $250,000 for the value of the land at the time of construction.
Mr. Sheehan stated CMH is interested in purchasing the parcel of land northwest of the CMH facility if the County is willing to sell said property.
Comm. Weatherwax-Grant asked that the appraisal include a separate figure for the northwest parcel. Mr. Myers stated the completed appraisal will be forwarded to the Building Authority to follow the normal process.
4. Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission – Resolution Authorizing the Construction of a New Entrance to Potter Park
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ENTRANCE AT POTTER PARK.
Comm. Dougan stated the Committee already approved a new sign for Potter Park. He then stated he asked for a summary of what is and has been done at the Park during the County Services meeting last night.
Mr. Moore explained the new sign is more intricate than the current sign. The purpose of the new sign is to enhance the entrance to the Park. Mr. Moore further stated the Parks Board is very careful and cautious with the funds. This sign was included in the budget that was approved by the County Services Committee. The Parks Board is currently developing the 2008 budget.
Comm. Grebner suggested the new sign indicate that the Park/Zoo is operated by the County, and the property is owned by the City of Lansing. Comm. Weatherwax-Grant suggested the Parks Board work with the Road Commission to make the entrance into the Park easier and safer. Mr. Moore stated this issue was reviewed in the past. The Parks Board is addressing this issue.
Chairperson Celentino stated his concern that the vendor may subcontract to a company that is located outside the County. Mr. Hudgins stated he asks for a list of all subcontractors and certified payrolls. He then stated the County does not have a policy to prevent vendors from subcontracting. Comm. Grebner stated it would be very difficult to draft such a policy.
Comm. Hertel stated when the County accepts a local bid; it does so with the intent to not hire a company located outside of the County. He then stated it would be difficult to prevent local vendors from subcontracting with outside companies when we are dealing with products.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6b. Health Department – Resolution to Appoint Dennis Jurczak, M.D. and D. Bonta Hiscoe, M.D. as Deputy Medical Directors and Deputy Medical Examiners and to Authorize Employment Contracts
MOVED BY COMM. TENNIS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DENNIS JURCZAK, M.D. AND D. BONTA HISCOE, M.D. AS DEPUTY MEDICAL DIRECTORS AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND TO AUTHORIZE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS.
Dr. Sienko clarified the duties of the Doctors at the request of Comm. Dougan.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Resolution Authorizing 2007/2008 Agreement with EVE, Inc. for the Personal
Protection Order Office Program
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2007/2008 AGREEMENT WITH EVE, INC. FOR THE PERSONAL PROTECTION ORDER OFFICE PROGRAM.
Comm. Dougan suggested a Friendly Amendment to the Resolution to indicate the County recognizes the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Committee consented to the Friendly Amendment to add the following language:
WHEREAS, INGHAM COUNTY RECOGNIZES OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.
Mr. Easterday thanked the Committee for its support of this important Program.
Comm. Dougan suggested the program be open during some evening hours. Mr. Easterday stated remaining open additional hours will require additional resources. The Program could remain open until 6:00 p.m. one evening per week. Comm. Dougan stated the Program could remain open when the building is already scheduled to be open.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Announcements
Chairperson Celentino stated he would like to reschedule this Committee’s November 21 meeting to Monday, November 26 at 6 p.m.
He also stated he would like to change the meeting time for this Committee’s December 5 meeting to 7 p.m.
The Committee consented to these changes.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff