Approved 3/14/05

HUMAN SERVICES

February 14, 2005

Minutes

Members Present:         Curtis Hertel, Victor Celentino, Lisa Dedden, Dianne Holman, Mike Severino and Board Chairperson Mark Grebner

Members Absent:         Tina Weatherwax-Grant

Others Present:             John Neilsen, Bruce Bragg, Dean Sienko, Ruby Rogers and Jason Fournier

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hertel at 6:05 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

Approval of the January 24 and January 31, 2005 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 24 MINUTES AS AMENDED AND THE JANUARY 31 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant, Holman and Severino

Additions to the Agenda

3b.       Forthcoming Proposal from MSU Pediatric Residency at MSU and Sparrow Hospital

1.         Cooperative Extension – Youth Violence Prevention Coalition - Resolution to Authorize Ingham County MSU Extension to Subcontract with Tom Foley Associates on Behalf of the City of Lansing/Ingham County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition

MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION TO SUBCONTRACT WITH TOM FOLEY ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LANSING/INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COALITION.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant, Holman and Severino

(Comm. Celentino left at this time due to illness.)

Limited Public Comment

Mr. Hansen, Interim Ingham County/MSU Extension Director, introduced himself to this Committee.  He stated he is at the Extension Office three to four and a half days per week.  The position has been posted.  Mr. Hansen encouraged the Commissioners to contact him with any questions or concerns.

2.         Health Department

            a.         Presentation on Shigella

Ms. Rogers, Ingham County Health Department, updated the Committee on Shigella via a power-point-presentation.  The Health Department (Department) investigates claims of Shigella on a twenty-four hour/seven days a week basis.  Control measures were outlined.  As a result of the control measures, the number of cases has dramatically been reduced.  Outbreaks have not occurred at high-risk sites. 

Chairperson Hertel thanked the Department for the presentation.  He stated it is amazing that cases have been quickly identified and addressed by the Department. 

(Comm. Severino arrived at 6:12 p.m.)

            b.         Information – Proposed MSU/Sparrow Pediatric Clinic

Mr. Fournier, Primary Care Director/Director Community Health Services, explained the Health Department (Department) anticipates that the MSU Pediatric Residency Program at MSU and Sparrow Hospital will propose to move the College of Human Medicine component of the program to 901 E. Mount Hope Avenue on June 1, 2005.  Also, the Pediatric Residency Program will request the Department to establish a Community Health Center at this location.  Mr. Fournier also outlined some concerns which may arise from such a move.  If this matter moves forward, the Department will be back before this Committee with a Resolution for its consideration.

The Committee discussed this matter.   Mr. Fournier stated the proposal is budget neutral for the County.  Comm. Dedden asked about the timeline for this issue.  Mr. Fournier stated the proposed start date is June 1, 2005.  Mr. Bragg stated he anticipates bringing a Resolution to this Committee in a few weeks.

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON AGENDA ITEM 1.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant and Holman

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVEIRNO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION TO SUBCONTRACT WITH TOM FOLEY ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LANSING/INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COALITION.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Weatherwax-Grant and Holman

3.         Controller’s Office

            a.         Financing for Area of Priority Emphasis:  205-1010

Mr. Neilsen explained the Board of Commissioners annually identifies areas of priority to guide budget development and work activities for the next year.  A memorandum included in the agenda packet from Mr. Ambrose outlines the Board’s priorities of emphasis which were identified for 2005 as well as an outline of the financial projections.  Mr. Neilsen reviewed this information for the Committee.  This Committee has identified Assuring Accessible Health Care as its top priority for this year. 

The Committee held a brief discussion regarding this item and agenda item 3a.  Chairperson Hertel stated this matter will be discussed further during the 2006 budget process. 

(Comm. Holman arrived at 6:51 p.m.)

b.         Long Term Priority:  Proving All Ingham County Residents with Access to Health Care

This item was discussed in agenda item 3a.

4.         Board Referrals

a.         Letter from the Michigan Department of Agriculture Requesting Participation in the State’s Emerald Ash Borer Tree Removal Program

Comm. Dedden was informed that additional information would be provided to this Committee.  Mr. Neilsen stated he will keep this Committee updated on this matter.

b.         Resolution from the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Board of Health Regarding the Availability of Influenza Vaccine

The Board Referrals were received and placed on file.

Announcements:           None

Public Comment:          None

The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff