Approved 11/1/04

HUMAN SERVICES

October 4, 2004

Minutes

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

Members Absent:         Tina Weatherwax-Grant

Others Present:             John Neilsen, Bruce Bragg and Dean Sienko

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 September 20, 2004 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 20 MINUTES AS AMENDED.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant and Severino

Additions to the Agenda:           None

Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that Comm. Weatherwax-Grant would not be present this evening because she is ill.

Limited Public Comment:          None

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

1.         Health Department

a.         Resolution to Authorize Staffing Adjustments in Two Nursing Positions in the Health Department

c.         Resolution to Authorize a 2004-2005 Agreement with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant and Severino

MOVED BY COMM. NEVIN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant and Severino

1b.       Health Department – Resolution 4C Agreement with the Family Independence Agency

Comm. Dedden asked if the services performed according to this agreement are for the general public or for FIA clients.  Mr. Bragg stated the services are provided for the general public.  He then explained the financial aspects of this Agreement.

(Comm. Severino arrived at 7:05 p.m.)

In response to Comm. Schor, Mr. Bragg stated he would supply information to this Committee which explains the eligibility requirements to receive services provided by this Agreement.

MOVED BY COMM. NEVIN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE  RESOLUTION 4C AGREEMENT WITH THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant

2.         Controller’s Office – Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2004 Ingham County Budget

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

The Committee held a very brief discussion about this item.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Weatherwax-Grant

Announcements

Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that the Finance Committee approved the Controller’s Recommended Budget for 2005 last Wednesday.

Chairperson Hertel stated the Lead Task Force met for the first time this evening.  Many interested people were present for that meeting. 

Comm. Severino expressed his concerns regarding a Health Department employee who was recently terminated.  Mr. Bragg stated he has sent emails to the Commissioners regarding this matter.  He assured Comm. Severino that this matter will be handled appropriately.

Public Comment:          None

The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff