Approved 4/19/04

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

April 5, 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, Bruce Bragg and Robin Reynolds

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 March 15, 2004 Minutes

The Minutes were approved as submitted. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant

Additions to the Agenda

• Resolution Honoring Linda Keefe

Limited Public Comment: None

(Comm. Weatherwax-Grant arrived.)

• Interview - Community Health Center Board

The Committee interviewed Dr. Willie Davis for a position on the Community Health Center Board.

MOVED BY COMM. NEVIN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. WILLIE DAVIS TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

• Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission - Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission and a 2004 Contract for Accounting with Respect Thereto

MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE MID-SOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMISSION AND A 2004 CONTRACT FOR ACCOUNTING WITH RESPECT THERETO. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Comm. Nevin requested information regarding the State Liquor Tax Law. Ms. Reynolds explained that the Law allows the County the option of retaining the entire amount of liquor tax revenue provided these monies be used to offset property tax revenues by an equal amount. The second option allows the County to retain one-half of the revenues by distributing the other half to the County's designated coordinating agency for substance abuse prevention. Comm. Nevin then asked about outcome data from the Commission's programs. Ms. Reynolds stated the Commission does have outcome data for some of its programs. Comm. Schor explained that the Commission does not have the breakdown of the data for 2004/05 at this time.

Comm. Schor asked what would happen with the NYPPP funding next year. Ms. Reynolds stated the services would be sent out for bids. She also stated she would send Comm. Schor a copy of the bid application when it is available. Comm. Schor could then forward this application to neighborhood organizations. Ms. Reynolds then explained that an accounting was conducted regarding the expenses of the NYPPP.

MOTION CARRIED with Comm. Nevin voting NO.

Ms. Reynolds informed the Committee of a new House Bill which would change PA 106 of 1985. She requested this Committee not support the Bill. Mr. Neilsen explained that the Committee would be informed of this further when warranted. Chairperson Hertel thanked Ms. Reynolds for the information and asked that she keep this Committee up to date on the matter.

• Health Department
• Resolution to Authorize a Five-Year Lease for the Leslie Community Health Center

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A FIVE-YEAR LEASE FOR THE LESLIE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER.

Comm. Nevin expressed some concern regarding language inconsistencies between the Resolution and Mr. Bragg's memorandum. Mr. Bragg explained the Resolution wording is correct.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

• Information Items on Policies Adopted by the Community Health Center Board now in Effect at the Health Department:

- Reasonable Accommodation Policy/Procedure

- General Complaint Policy

Mr. Bragg gave the Committee a copy of the Ingham County Reasonable Accommodation Policy/Process for Community Health Centers for their review. He then stated both policies have been implemented within the Health Department. Comm. Dedden explained that the Policies were drafted in 2003 in anticipation of future need.

• Controller's Office

a. Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2004 Ingham County Budget

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2004 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET.

Comm. Nevin expressed his concern that Stockbridge is losing funding for a sheriff position. Mr. Neilsen explained the funding was reduced by Stockbridge due to its own budgetary concerns.

MOTION CARRIED with Comm. Nevin Voting NO.

• Introduction of 2005 Strategic Planning Information Report - Information from County Offices, Departments and the Courts Regarding 2005 Strategic Planning and Budget Process. This report includes background information, activity indicators and performance measures.

Mr. Neilsen reviewed the items for consideration during the budget process which include Human Services. He then stated this Committee will be requested to set its budget priorities for 2005.

Comm. Severino commended staff for the summary information.

• Resolution Honoring Linda Keefe

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION HONORING LINDA KEEFE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Announcements: None

Public Comment: None

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff