To be approved 1/24/05
HUMAN SERVICES
December 6, 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, Randy Marwede, Dean Sienko, John Jacobs, Alice Mailhot, Ray Zarno and Jason Fornya
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hertel at 7:03 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the November 15, 2004 Minutes
The Minutes were approved as amended. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
Additions to the Agenda: None
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
2. Veteran Affairs – Report on Impact of PA 290 of 2003
3. Health Department
c. Resolution to Authorize a FY 2005 Contract with the MI 4C Association
d. Resolution to Authorize a 0-3 Secondary Prevention Grant with the Children’s Trust Fund for 2004-2005
5. Capital Area Transportation Authority – Resolution Authorizing the Third Amendment to the Agreement with the Capital Area Transportation Authority Dated January 1 through December 31, 2005
6. Controller’s Office – Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2004 Ingham County Budget and Authorizing the Controller to Make Year End Budget Adjustments
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
1. Appointments
a. Community Health Center Board
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO RECOMMEND THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF ANNE SMILEY, ANGELA GARZA, PAT FARRELL AND LONNIE JOHNSON TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
b. Family Independence Agency
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO RECOMMNED THE APPOINTMENT OF MARY ETTINGER TO THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY.
The Committee discussed this issue briefly.
(CHAIRERSON HERTEL DISCLOSED THAT RECEIVED $25 FROM MARY ETTINGER DURING HIS CAMPAIGN FOR A SUCCESSFUL RE-ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.)
MOTION CARRIED with Comm. Nevin voting NO. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
3. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize Service Contracts with Licensed Dentists for 2005
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH LICENSED DENTISTS FOR 2005.
Dr. Sienko explained there has been turmoil and turnovers in the dental clinics due to pay rate concerns. Therefore, the Health Department wants to increase the pay rate to maintain dentist on a consistent basis.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
b. Resolution to Authorize Amendment Number One to the 2004-2005 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE 2004-2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH.
The Committee discussed this item briefly.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
4. Alice Mailhot, MichUHcan – Resolution Requesting the Establishment of a Commission to Study the Financing of Health Care in Michigan
MOVED BY COMM. SCHOR, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FINANCING OF HEALTH CARE IN MICHIGAN.
Ms. Mailhot stated the purpose of this Resolution is to persuade the Governor to establish a commission to investigate more efficient and effective health care financing for Michigan residents and businesses. She further stated this is a bipartisan issue. Ms. Mailhot read a letter to the Committee from a Mrs. Tuttle. The letter was in support of the Resolution and also requested this Committee’s support.
Comm. Schor stated he does not disagree with this idea. However, this is a state issue. Ingham County usually only supports such requests if they directly benefit the residents of this County. Mr. Zarno stated this is a state-wide issue.
Comm. Dedden stated this County has been involved with the state regarding other health related issues. Comm. Schor expressed his concern that the Resolution also requests the County to establish a committee to study this issue. Many studies have been and are being conducted regarding this matter. It is time to take action at the state level. Comm. Dedden stated this Committee should know what is currently going on at the state level regarding this matter.
Comm. Severino thanked Ms. Mailhot and Mr. Zarno for coming to tonight’s meeting. He then stated the Resolution only asks the Governor to do something. The County is not being requested to commit finances to this issue. Comm. Nevin agreed with Comm. Severino’s statements.
Comm. Nevin offered friendly amendments to the Resolution. He suggested the sixth WHEREAS be deleted. Also, he suggested the last paragraph indicates the medical liability system will be reformed.
Comm. Dedden stated obtaining the opinions from the other Commissioners would be helpful to this Committee in regard to this matter. Chairperson Hertel referred this matter to staff in order to obtain additional information. This matter will be addressed during this Committee’s January meeting.
Mr. Zarno stated he would invite Ms. Tuttle to the January meeting.
Announcements: None
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff