Approved 5/2/05
HUMAN SERVICES
April 11, 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 and Robin Reynolds
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hertel at 7:02 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Additions to the Agenda; None
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
3. Tri-County Aging Consortium – Resolution in Support of Commitment to Community Based Long-Term Care Services and Support
5. Human Services Committee – Resolution Honoring Pamela Stants
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission
a. Report on FY 2004 PA 2 Liquor Tax Expenditures and Planned Allocations for this Fiscal Year
The Report was received and placed on file.
b. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission and a 2005 Contract for Accounting with Respect Thereto
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE MID-SOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMISSION AND A 2005 CONTRACT FOR ACCOUNTING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Comm. Dedden stated she serves on the CHM Board along with Comm. Swope. Comms. Copedge and DeLeon serve on the MSSAC. CMH and MSSAC will collaborate in an effort to build more bridges and to better understand each entity does for the community. Any interested Commissioners are welcome to participate in this collaboration. At least one meeting will be held regarding this collaboration. Ms. Reynolds stated Eaton County would like to participate in this collaboration. Comm. Dedden stated she would report back to this Committee after the first meeting is held. Ms. Reynolds explained that she is working with Eaton County to determine a date for the meeting.
Mr. Neilsen stated the transfer of funds is an annual process. Since the allocation was $107,652 more than anticipated in the 2005 budget, the budgeted funds will be increased for both Mid-South and Ingham County on a dollar per dollar basis, in accordance with statute. Ms. Reynolds explained that none of these funds are used for administrative purposes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Controller’s Office
a. Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2005 Ingham County Budget
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2005 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET.
Mr. Neilsen stated the Resolution authorizes the first quarter budget adjustments. The Finance Committee reviewed this material and found that funds for the optical scan voting equipment were included. Grant funds were received for this purpose. The funding amount for the Hawk Island irrigation well will be determined by the County Services Committee prior to the Board meeting. Comm. Dedden stated she has received staff emails regarding the Parks item. Comm. Celentino stated Mr. Ambrose will submit a new Parks proposal at that Tuesday night meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Health Department – Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to 2004-2005 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health and Accept a Physical Activity and Healthy Living Grant
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO 2004-2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ACCEPT A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY LIVING GRANT.
Mr. Bragg requested that the Committee pull this item from tonight’s agenda. He explained that Comm. Dedden raised a significant question regarding this item prior to the start of tonight’s meeting. This question should be clarified prior to this Committee taking action on this item. The answer should be obtained prior to the next Board meeting. Comm. Dedden stated the name of the group which the County will sub-contract with needs clarification.
Mr. Neilsen stated the Finance Committee approved this item contingent upon this Committee’s action. Therefore, the Resolution will be included on the Board’s agenda. Mr. Neilsen further explained that this Committee could approve the Resolution with the understanding that if a correction is needed, it will be made prior to the Board meeting.
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO AMEND THE PRIOR MOTION TO INDICATE THAT THE APPROPRIATE SOUTH-SIDE COMMUNITY WILL BE DETERMINED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Controller’s Office – Continued
b. Introduction of 2006 Strategic Planning Information Report – Information from County Offices, Departments and the Courts Regarding 2006 Strategic Planning and Budget Process. This report includes background information, activity indicators and performance measures.
Mr. Ambrose stated the Report contains information from County offices, departments and courts regarding the 2006 Strategic Planning and Budget Process. He encouraged the Committee to review this information. At this Committee’s next meeting, it will start to determine 2006 priorities.
c. Information Regarding the Selection Process for the Ingham County MSU Extension Director
Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that two applicants remain in the Selection Process. The final interviews will be held next Monday at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Comm. Dedden asked as to who hires the Director. Mr. Neilsen stated the MSU Extension hires the Director but also encourages input from the County.
3. Tri-County Aging Consortium – Continued
The Director of the Consortium thanked the Committee for its approval of Tri-County’s request. She then informed the Committee of an upcoming walk-a-thon. Further information will be provided to this Committee at a later date.
Announcements: None
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff