Approved 3/3/03
Members Present: Lisa Dedden, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Victor Celentino, Chris Swope, Curtis Hertel and Mike Severino
Members Absent: None
Others Present: John Neilsen, Bruce Bragg, Calvin Lynch and Doak Bloss
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dedden at 5:30 p.m in the Board of Commissioners Room, Third Floor, Veterans Memorial/Grady Porter Building Complex, 303 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing.
Approval of the December 2, 2002 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 2, 2002 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Additions to the Agenda: None
Limited Public Comment: None
1. Interviews: Ingham Community Health Center Board
The Committee interviewed Pat Farrell, Christopher Rollins and Lonnie Johnson for the Ingham Community Health Center Board. Chairperson Dedden stated Dawn Vallejo could not be present this evening for her interview due to work responsibilities. Ms. Vallejo is interested in serving on the Board.
Mr. Bragg stated he expects to begin meeting appointees to the Board in February to orient them regarding their roles on this Board. He further stated the Board of Commissioners will appoint all members of the Board. It already appointed six members in December 2002.
Chairperson Dedden stated she would serve on the Board this year.
MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SWOPE, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENTS OF PAT FARRELL, LONNIE JOHNSON AND CHRISTOPHER ROLLINS TO THE INGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD. THIS COMMITTEE ALSO RECOMMENDS THE APPOINTMENT OF LISA DEDDEN TO THE INGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Commissioner Lisa Dedden: Discussion on Human Services Committee request to the new Ingham Community Health Center Board to review, develop, and/or clarify our Health Centers' policy regarding grievances by patients having to do with ADA compliance.
Chairperson Dedden stated a gentleman attended the December Board of Commissioner's to speak regarding grievance procedures for American's with Disabilities Act employees. Chairperson Dedden stated this matter should be referred to the Community Health Center Board for review.
MOVED BY COMM. SWOPE, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO REFER THE REVIEW OF THE ADA GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE TO THE INGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD. THE HEALTH CENTER BOARD WILL REPORT TO THIS COMMITTEE ON THIS MATTER IN APRIL 2003. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
c. Resolution to Authorize a Medical Direction and Support Agreement with Ionia County
d. Resolution to Authorize Amendments to the Medical Services Agreement and to the Administrative Services Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation
e. Resolution to Recognize Deferred Revenue and Authorize Renovation in the Children's Special Health Care Services Program Space
f. Resolution to Authorize Six "Equip" Special Project Grants with the Michigan 4c Association
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Health Department
a. Resolution to Appoint the Original Members of the Ingham Community Health Center Board
This item was addressed in agenda item one. Mr. Bragg stated he will try to schedule Ms. Vallejo for an interview as soon as possible.
b. Resolution to Combine Two Part-time Clinic Assistant/Tech Positions in the Health Department
MOVED BY COMM. SWOPE, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO COMBINE TWO PART-TIME CLINIC ASSISTANT/TECH POSITIONS IN THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
In response to Comm. Severino, Mr. Bragg explained that a position has been vacant for some time. This action will accommodate a good Health Department employee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Controller's Office - Briefing Book on Selected County Issues: Analyses on Area of Priority Identified by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Neilsen stated the priorities have been divided differently due to the bifurcation of the Law & Courts Committee into two committees. In response to Comm. Hertel, Mr. Neilsen stated the land-use issue should be a part of the County Services Committee. He will check into this matter.
5. Board Referral - Letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs Supporting the Request of the
Military Order of the Purple Heart to Place a Monument on County Property
Mr. Neilsen stated the Department of Veteran Affairs has withdrawn their request to place a monument on the Courthouse lawn. The VA is looking to place the monument on State grounds.
This Board Referral was received and placed on file.
Announcements
Mr. Bragg updated the Committee regarding Small Pox vaccinations. The vaccinations are to begin on February 4, 2003. Homeland Security is providing substantial liability coverage. However, the Federal government has not addressed the issue of medical care in the case of adverse reactions to the vaccination. Many people will not receive vaccinations until this matter has been resolved.
Mr. Bragg explained the three-stage process for the vaccinations. In response to Comm. Severino, Mr. Bragg stated employees do not want to use their sick time if they need medical care as a result of the vaccination. He further explained that storing the vaccine will not create any problems. Mr. Neilsen is working with the County Attorney regarding the worker's compensation issue.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff