Amended 2/23/04

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

January 26, 2004

Members Present: Curtis Hertel, Lisa Dedden, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Andy Schor, Mike Severino, John Nevin and Board Chairperson Victor Celentino

Members Absent: None

Others Present: John Neilsen, John Jacobs, Karen Martin, Joe Lessard, Dr. Gordon Spink and Martha Adams

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hertel at 7:01 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

Approval of the December 1, 2003 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 1 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Additions to the Agenda

Mr. Neilsen distributed Resolution to Establish Two Job Descriptions from the Early Childhood Consultant - Health Job Description - Mr. Neilsen explained this Resolution was approved by the Human Services and County Services Committees in October 2003. The Resolution was not placed on the Board agenda for approval in 2003. He informed the Committee this item would be on tomorrow night's Board of Commissioner's Agenda.

Limited Public Comment: None

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

• Health Department
• Resolution to Authorize a FY 2004 Contract with the MI 4C Association
• Resolution to Amend the 2004 Health Department Budget and Establish an American Indian Outreach Worker Position
• Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the ICEA Nurse Practitioner/Clinic Nurse Unit and to Reclassify Two Part-Time Positions in the Adult Health Center

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

• Interviews: Board of Health

The Committee interviewed Dr. Gordon Spink and Martha Adams for the vacancies on the Board of Health.

• MSU Cooperative Extension - Resolution Opposing the Federal Cuts for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE FEDERAL CUTS FOR THE EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (EFNEP).

Mr. Lessard stated there has been a ten percent cut to the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (Program) and other reduced funding through a Supplemental Bill this winter/spring or in next year's budget. The Federal funds have enabled the Program to provide an important educational resource for many limited resource families in this County since the early 1970's. Mr. Lessard stated he does not yet know what this funding cut will mean to Ingham County.

Mr. Lessard requested this Committee to consider expressing its concern regarding this issue to our State's federal legislators.

Comm. Schor asked what program is being increased due to the decrease in the Cooperative Extension's Program. Mr. Lessard stated he could not answer that question at this time. Ms. Martin stated the bill has been passed by both houses. Comm. Nevin stated it may also have been signed by the President of the Unites States.

Ms. Martin stated the Cooperative Extension is hoping there will be a supplemental appropriation to reinstate the cut funds within this year.

Comm. Schor suggested the following amendment to the Resolution:

Add: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners supports the reinstatement of this funding.

This proposed amendment was accepted by the Committee as a Friendly Amendment.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY as amended.

4d. Health Department - Resolution to Authorize the Ingham County Health Department to Participate in a Diabetes Study

MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A DIABETES STUDY.

Comm. Weatherwax-Grant expressed her support for this item. The number of diabetes cases has increased every year. Hopefully, this Study will impact this trend.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

• CATA - Resolution Authorizing the Second Amendment to the Agreement with the Capital Area Transportation Authority Dated January 2, 2003 through December 31, 2005

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DATED JANUARY 2, 2003 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005.

Comm. Dedden asked if a CATA representative could appear before this Committee to address some concerns she has received from her constituents regarding SpecTran. Mr. Neilsen stated this matter could be placed on a future agenda. Chairperson Hertel stated he would schedule this issue for a Committee meeting.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

• Interviews - Board of Health - Continued

MOVED BY COMM. SCHOR, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENTS OF DR. GORDON SPINK (PROVIDER) AND MARTHA ADAMS (CONSUMER) TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOVED BY COMM. SCHOR, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF MARK KIESELBACH TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH.

After some discussion, Comm. Schor withdrew his motion and Comm. Dedden withdrew her support of Comm. Schor's motion. This Committee will recommend an appointment at the next meeting.

• Board Referrals
• Resolution from Washtenaw County Opposing the Elimination of Funding for MSU Extension
• Resolution from Antrim County Urging the State and Federal Legislature to Address the Escalating Costs of Health Insurance

The Board Referrals were received and placed on file.

Announcements

Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that its next meeting is scheduled for next Monday.

Comm. Nevin mentioned a few minor concerns regarding the County's website. Mr. Neilsen stated these concerns would be addressed.

Public Comment: None

The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff