Amended 8/16/04
HUMAN SERVICES
July 19, 2004
Minutes
Members Present: Curtis Hertel, Lisa Dedden, John Nevin, Tina Weatherwax-Grant and Board Chairperson Victor Celentino
Members Absent: Andy Schor and Mike Severino
Others Present: John Neilsen, Bruce Bragg, Dr. Sienko, Joe Lessard, Anna Macielinski, Dave Williams and Richard McNulty
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 June 14, 2004 Minutes
The Minutes were approved as submitted. Absent Comms.: Schor, Severino and Nevin
Additions to the Agenda: None
Limited Public Comment: None
Interviews
Board of Health
The Committee interviewed Willis Watkins for a position on the Board of Health. Mr. Willis stated he is also interested in the Fair and Parks Boards.
Lead Task Force
The Committee interviewed the following applicants for the Lead Task Force:
William Maier Wesley Priem
John Strickler Sara Clark
Barbara Kimmel
MOVED BY COMM. NEVIN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
‑‑4. Ingham County MSU Extension – Resolution Authorize a Second Year Contract Between Ingham County MSU Extension and the Michigan Family Independence Agency (MFIA) for a Juvenile Justice Title V Prevention G rant and Associated Subcontracts
5. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize an amendment to the Community Access program Grant
b. Resolution to Authorize a Service Contract with Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission
c. Resolution to Authorize a Subcontract with the Ingham Intermediate School District to Continue the all Children Connected to Succeed Initiative
e. Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to the Contract with the Michigan Family Independence Agency to Provide Support for the Jumpstart Early Advantage program
f. Resolution to Authorize a Contract with the Michigan Family Independence Agency to Provide Administrative Support for the Development of the Strong Families/Safe Children Program
h. Resolution to Amend Resolution #04-180
7c. Controller’s Office – Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2004 Ingham County Budget
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Schor and Severino
MOVED BY COMM. NEVIN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Schor and Severino
Family Independence Agency – Resolution Authorizing a Contingency Appropriation to the Family Independence Agency 2003-2004 Child Care Fund Budget
In response to Comm. Dedden, Mr. Neilsen stated this year’s request is slightly higher than the previous year’s request. However, this request is considerably larger than two to three years ago. Mr. Williams, Ingham County FIA Director, explained the cost overruns have occurred in the Institutional Care and Independent Living line items.
Ms. Macielinski distributed copies of Foster Care Caseload Trends in Ingham County to the Committee. She explained this information demonstrates the decline in caseload. Mr. Williams stated his department has worked very hard to remain within the County’s appropriation and it will continue that effort.
The Committee held a brief discussion regarding the Trends information.
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY 2003-2004 CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent Comms.: Schor and Severino
Health Department
Resolution to Authorize a Contract with Presort Services, Inc.
Comm. Nevin asked if the contract was put out for bid. Mr. Bragg explained the contract was not put out for bid because the Health Department has used this business for many years for this same service. He further explained that 80% of the contract cost is related to postage.
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRAT WITH PRESORT SERVICES, INC. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Schor and Severino
Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to the 2004 Medical Services Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation to Assist Hospitals
Mr. Bragg explained the financial aspects of this Agreement to Comm. Nevin. The County would be paid by the Ingham County Health Plan Corporation an amount equal to the transfer of funds to the State. Ingham and Sparrow will in turn, make contributions to the IHPC to replace the funds paid to the County. The result of these actions is to allow the two hospitals to retain the Federal share of the Medicaid payments, approximately $0.5 million.
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 MEDICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE INGHAM HEALTH PLAN CORPORATION TO ASSIST HOSPITALS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent Comms.: Schor and Severino
Board of Commissioners – Resolution to Submit to the Electorate a Special Millage Question for a Countywide Transportation System Primarily for the Disabled and Elderly
Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that the revised estimate from the Budget Office is $2,848,711. This change will be made to the ballot language.
In response to Comm. Nevin, Mr. Neilsen stated he would know if a roll call vote is required for this matter at the Board meeting. He also stated all ridership data is included in the 2005 budget information.
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORATE A SPECIAL MILLAGE QUESTION FOR A COUNTYWIDE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PRIMARILY FOR THE DISABLED AND ELDERLY AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent Comms.: Schor and Severino
Mr. Neilsen stated that he spoke with the County Attorney regarding Comm. Grebner’s question as to whether the ballot question is a renewal or a reauthorization. The County Attorney advised him that the ballot contains renewal language.
County Attorney’s Office – Resolution of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners Approving Settlement of a Pending Dispute
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO ENTER A CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S WRITTEN LEGAL OPINION. MOTION APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE. YEAS, Comms.: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant and Nevin. Absent: Comms. Schor and Severino
The Committee entered into a Closed Session at this time.
The Committee returned to Regular Session as this time.
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION OF THE INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF A PENDING DISPUTE AS AMENDED BY THE BUDGET OFFICE. MOTION CARRIED with Comm. Weatherwax-Grant voting NO.
5i. Health Department - Medical Examiner’s Office – Presentation by Dr. Dean Sienko
Dr. Sienko briefed the Committee on the roll of the Ingham County Medical Examiner’s Office via power-point presentation. After this presentation, Dr. Sienko stated the Office is in need of Public Health Nurses to more accurately complete the investigation step of an autopsy. Other comparable counties provide this staffing for the stated purpose. The additional personnel would allow the Office to function at a more efficient level.
In response to Chairperson Hertel, Mr. Bragg stated the Controller’s Recommended Budget for 2005 continues the current service level of this year. Dr. Sienko explained to Comm. Dedden that the Office would conduct fewer autopsies due to the more efficient investigation process. This process determines if an autopsy is required. The additional personnel would cost approximately $90,000 for four Public Health Nurses and training. The cost without training would be approximately $75,000.
Chairperson Hertel expressed his appreciation to Dr. Sienko for his presentation this evening. He encouraged Dr. Sienko to keep him advised of any progress he makes in this matter.
Controller’s Office
Update on 2005 Budget
Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that the next Board Leadership meeting is scheduled for August 19 at the Fairgrounds. The 2005 Budget will be discussed at this meeting. Chairperson Celentino stressed the importance of the Leadership meeting.
Analyses on Areas of Priority for 2005 Budget – Lead Task Force Priority
Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that he would be submitting information to this Committee on a regular basis regarding this Committee’s Budget priorities. This information is for review.
Board Referrals
Resolution from Washtenaw County Opposing the Proposed Maximum Contaminant Level in Drinking Water
Resolution from Roscommon County Regarding Veterans Drug Co-Pay and Annual Fees
The Board Referrals were received and placed on file.
Announcements: None
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff