Approved 4/18/05

HUMAN SERVICES

March 14, 2005

Minutes

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

Members Absent:         None

Others Present:             John Neilsen, Bruce Bragg, Dean Sienko and Anna Macielinski

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hertel at 7:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

Approval of the February 14, 2005 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 14 MINUTES AS AMENDED.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Severino and Weatherwax-Grant

Additions to the Agenda

2.         Substitute Resolution

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

2.         Community Mental Health/Lansing School District/Ingham County Family Independence Agency – Substitute Resolution Authorizing a Contract with the community Mental Health Board of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties and the Lansing School District through the Ingham County Helping Kids Achieve Program

(COMM. CELENTINO DISCLOSED THAT HE IS EMPLOYED BY THE LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT.)

4.         Health Department

            b.         Resolution to Implement Changes in the Dental Clinics

(COMM. HERTEL DISCLOSED THAT HE IS EMPLOYED BY THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNITY HEALTH.)

c.         Resolution to Authorize Amendment #4 to the American Legacy Foundation Grant Agreement

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

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

Limited Public Comment

Ms. Macielinski introduced Susan Hull, new FIA Director, to the Committee. 

(Comm. Severino arrived at 7:13 p.m. and Comm. Weatherwax-Grant arrived at 7:16 p.m.)

MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO SUSPEND THE BOARD RULES TO ALLOW COMMS. SEVERINO AND WEATHERWAX-GRANT TO VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE ABOVE NOTED ITEMS.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

1.         Community Mental Health Authority Interviews

The Committee interviewed Charles Batdorf, Paul Miller and Michael DeWolfe for vacancies on the Community Mental Health Authority.

3.         Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board – Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Lease Terms with Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE TERMS WITH CLINTON-EATON-INGHAM COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD.

Mr. Neilsen explained that the original contract amount was required to protect the County’s interests.  Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board appreciates the fact that the lease amount can be changed in the future.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

4.         Health Department

            a.         Resolution to Authorize a Lease Agreement for 5656 South Cedar Street, `                               Lansing, Michigan

MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 5656 SOUTH CEDAR STREET, LANSING, MICHIGAN.

In response to Comm. Dedden, Mr. Bragg explained the facility would be staffed mainly with County personnel.  Concerns that the facility should be located on a public access route were addressed.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

            b.         Resolution to Implement Changes in the Dental Clinics

(This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.)

In response to Comm. Dedden, Mr. Bragg stated Mr. Fournier is the new Primary Care Director.

Comm. Severino asked if Medicaid has reinstated the denture program for adults.  Mr. Bragg explained it has been reinstated through a legislative appropriation to supplement adult dental clinics.  The County’s share of the $1.2 million appropriation was approximately $88,000.

d.         Resolution to Authorize Amendment #2 to the 2004-2005 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT #2 TO THE 2004-2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH.

(CHAIRPERSON HERTEL DISCLOSED THAT HE IS EMPLOYED BY THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH.)

The Committee held a very brief discussion regarding this item.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

e.         Report on Improving the Working Environment in the Office for Young Children

Mr. Bragg explained that an action to terminate an employee prompted an outcry from previous and current employees of the Office for Young Children (OYC).  After consulting with the Board of Commissioners, Mr. Bragg stated he hired Lakeside Consultants (Consultants) to intervene in this situation.  The OYC staff has indicated an acceptance of this approach.

The Consultants determined that several items contributed to the development of a dysfunctional work environment and low staff morale.  These items are outlined in Mr. Bragg’s memorandum to this Committee dated February 16, 2005. 

Recommendations were made by the Consultants.  Substantial progress has been made on implementing some of the recommendations.  Mr. Bragg stated that it is his observation that all OYC staff has engaged in the process and is committed to the process to improve the working environment in the Office. All aspects of the recommendations of the Consultants will be considered and implemented if appropriate.

The Committee held a brief discussion regarding the termination of employees during their probationary periods.

Comm. Severino thanked Chairperson Hertel for inviting Mr. Bragg to address this issue.  He expressed his tremendous trust in Mr. Bragg and the Health Department.  Comm. Severino stated he hopes Mr. Bragg will continue to report positive news to this Committee regarding the Consultants’ recommendations.

Chairperson Hertel and this Committee thanked Mr. Bragg and the effected employees for working through this process.

5.         Lead Task Force – Update on Status

Chairperson Hertel stated real progress is being made by the Lead Task Force.  A report should be available to this Committee at the end of this month.

1.         CMH Authority Interviews – Continued

MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL DEWOLFE TO THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Announcements

Board Chairperson Grebner informed the Committee that he has received some information regarding rural recycling.  The County should consider a State statute regarding its authority in this matter.

Chairperson Hertel stated he would place this issue on a future agenda for discussion.  Mr. Neilsen stated he would follow-up on Chairperson Grebner’s suggestion.

Public Comment:          None

The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff