Approved 11/7/07
FINANCE COMMITTEE
October 17, 2007
Minutes
Members Present: Victor Celentino, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Mark Grebner, Curtis Hertel, Todd Tennis and Steve Dougan
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Teri Morton, Matthew Myers, Peter Cohl, Doug Stover, Maureen Winslow, Marcus Cheatham, Dr. Sienko, Sue Pigg,
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 September 26, 2007 and October 3, 2007 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 26 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED AND THE OCTOBER 3 MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Grebner
The October 3, 2007 Minutes were amended to reflect the following:
Page 2, item 2, first paragraph – “Comm. Dougan stated if the State approved a one dollar increase, the County would be able to shift (“the” deleted) approximately five beds to local use.”
(Comm. Grebner arrived at 6:02 p.m.)
Additions to the Agenda
8. Resolution to Authorize the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to Extend the Contract to Evaluate In-Take Procedures
9. Resolution to Authorize Service Contracts with Licensed Dentists Assigned to the Jail Medical Facility
10. Resolution to Waive the Ingham County Animal Control Shelter Policy with Respect to Animal Adoptions for a Unique Incident
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. Sheriff’s Office – Resolution to Accept a $4,800.00 Donation from the Dart Foundation
3. Treasurer’s Office – Resolution Making a Limited Tax Pledge for Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Bonds
5. Health Department
c. Resolution to Authorize a “Reducing Youth Smoking Rates” Grant from Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Blue Care Network of Michigan
d. Resolution to Authorize a 2007-2008 Federal Abstinence Grant Program
e. Resolution to Authorize a Federal Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program Grant
f. Resolution to Adjust the Status of a Position in the Office of Young Children
g. Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure Unit for the Health Department’s Cedar Community Health Center
6. Controller’s Office
a. Resolution to Contract Between Ingham County (Hereinafter Referred to as the County) and Cohl, Stoker, Toskey & McGlinchey (Hereinafter Referred to as the Contractor)
b. Resolution to Reorganize the Human Resources Department
c. Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2007 Ingham County Budget
8. Resolution to Authorize the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to Extend the Contract to Evaluate In-Take Procedures
9. Resolution to Authorize Service Contracts with Licensed Dentists Assigned to the Jail Medical Facility
10. Resolution to Waive the Ingham County Animal Control Shelter Policy with Respect to Animal Adoptions for a Unique Incident
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Ingham County Circuit Court/Juvenile Division – Resolution to Appropriate Funds from the Juvenile Justice Millage for the Samuel D. Ingham Academy Pilot Program for the Remainder of the School Year and to Amend the 2007/08 Child Care Fund Budget
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE MILLAGE FOR THE SAMUEL D. INGHAM ACADEMY PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND TO AMEND THE 2007/08 CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET.
Ms. Winslow explained the Substitute Resolution contains the adjusted numbers from the fourth Friday count. She further stated the spring head count cannot be used for this school year; the number will be used for the 2008/2009 school year.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Equalization/Tax Mapping – Resolution to Approve the 2007 Apportionment Report
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2007 APPORTIONMENT REPORT.
Comm. Dougan asked Mr. Stover if he has anything he would like to bring to this Committee’s attention regarding the Report. Mr. Stover indicated there is nothing out of the ordinary in the Report.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize a Contract with Presort Services, Inc.
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH PRESORT SERVICES, INC.
The Committee held a brief discussion regarding the three-cent discount associated with this contract. Mr. Myers stated several County departments use Presort Services, Inc.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Resolution to Authorize 2007-2008 Public Health Services Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation
MOVED BY COMM. DOUGAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE 2007-2008 PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE INGHAM HEALTH PLAN CORPORATION.
Comm. Dougan suggested a Friendly Amendment to the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to indicate the $3,335,000 is a not to exceed amount. The Committee consented to the Friendly Amendment.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT to the THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph: second line – “a Public Health Services Agreement, not to exceed $3,335,000 . . .”
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairperson Celentino asked Dr. Sienko if the schools in Ingham County should be made aware of the staph infection at Holt High School. Dr. Sienko stated there is an increasing awareness of this problem. This is a common organism which many people have.
d. Ingham County 2008 General Appropriations Resolution
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE INGHAM COUNTY 2008 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION.
The Committee held a general discussion regarding this Resolution. Comm. Dougan asked about the Zoo appropriation. Ms. Morton stated the Zoo Millage funds will not be appropriated until the Parks Board submits its 2008 Budget. The Budget will be submitted during the next round of Committee meetings.
Comm. Dougan suggested the Resolution be amended as follows:
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT to the last page of the Resolution, first line – “Annual Renewal of Contract with Michigan Department of Corrections for rental of up to 190 beds . . .”
The Committee consented to the Friendly Amendment.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Board Referral – Notice of Public Hearing from Delhi Charter Township Regarding the Application of Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate by MPT Lansing, LLC
The Notice was received and placed on file.
Public Comment: None
Announcements
Comm. Tennis stated he spoke with Dr. Sienko regarding his concerns about the Abstinence Program. He stated he is now comfortable with the Program.
Comm. Dougan stated the ribbon cutting ceremony for Tim Horton’s is scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2007.
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff