Amended 5/16/05
HUMAN SERVICES
May 2, 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, Randy Bell, Jared Cypher, Marc Thomas, Ken Sperber, Jaeson Fournier and Dean Sienko
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.
Approval of the April 11 and April 18, 2005 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE APRIL 11 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED AND THE APRIL 18 MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Additions to the Agenda
3a. Amended Resolution - Resolution amended by Law Enforcement and Judiciary Committees.
3b. Resolution tabled by Law Enforcement and Judiciary until their May 12, 2005 meetings.
4. Late – MSU Extension – Resolution for Ingham County MSU Extension to Accept Donations and/or Grants of Not More than $5,000.00 for Matching Funds for Other Grants, Part Time Temporary Program Staff and/or Project Operating Expenses
Limited Public Comment
Mr. Hanson, Interim MSU Extension Director, introduced the new MSU Extension Director, Randy Bell, to the Committee. Mr. Bell stated he was honored to meet the Commissioners. He is looking forward to many favorable discussions with the Committee in the future.
Ms. Hobart spoke in support of agenda item number two.
Mr. Andrews also spoke in support of agenda item number two. He explained that ALFA Adult Day Services provides respite services to care-giving residents in the Tri-County area.
Ms. Wallace addressed the Committee regarding agenda item number two. She stated she used the services while she cared for her ailing father. Many people use the services of ALFA.
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HOLMAN, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1b. Health Department – Resolution to Authorize a Subcontract with the Capital Area Youth Alliance to Partner in the Kellogg Foundation Grant
2. City of East Lansing – Resolution Authorizing 2005 Agreement for ALFA Adult Day Services
3a. Controller’s Office – Resolution Establishing Areas of Priority Emphasis Guiding 2006 Activities and Budget Process
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HOLMAN, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairperson Hertel thanked the ALFA representatives for appearing this evening. He also thanked them for providing their services to the community.
1. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize Two “EQUIP” Special Project Grants with the Michigan 4C Association
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TWO “EQUIP” SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS WITH THE MICHIGAN 4C ASSOCIATION.
Comm. Holman asked if the funding matters were handled separately from those in agenda item 1b. Mr. Sperber explained that each grant has its own account. He then explained that employees work together to accomplish the work for the two programs.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
c. Resolution to Authorize Amendment Number Three to the 2004-2005 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO THE 2004-2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING AGAREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH.
Comm. Dedden requested clarification regarding the financial implications of this item. Dr. Sienko explained the additional funding would be allocated to the public sector which would then subcontract with other providers. The funding may be used for outreach and educational services.
In response to Comm. Holman, Dr. Sienko explained that discussions were held with staff and they had indicated they have had a good working relationship with PCS. Due to the time constraints regarding this matter, an RFP was not issued. Mr. Neilsen stated he could provide additional information regarding this matter to the Finance Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
d. Resolution to Establish a Pediatric Health Center at 901 East Mt. Hope Avenue, Lansing.
MOVED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PEDIATRIC HEALTH CENTER AT 901 EAST MT. HOPE AVENUE, LANSING.
Comm. Dedden asked if this matter should be discussed during the 2006 budget discussions. Mr. Neilsen stated it could be discussed at that time; or the current language could be amended at this time. This Resolution could be amended to indicate the Center’s revenue and expenses will be included in the 2006 Health Department budget. The amended language could be provided to the Finance Committee.
In response to Comm. Severino, Mr. Fournier explained the Center facility is currently owned by Sparrow and they have not indicated an interest in selling the property. He also explained the facility is acceptable as medical space.
Comm. Dedden offered a Friendly Amendment. The amendment would indicate in a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph that the Pediatric Health Center’s revenue and expenses for 2006 will be included in the Health Department’s budget as finally determined by the Board of Commissioners. The Committee accepted this Friendly Amendment.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Controller’s Office
a. Resolution Establishing Areas of Priority Emphasis Guiding 2006 Activities and Budget Process
This item was included on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Neilsen explained the amendments to the Resolution are in red text.
Comm. Dedden asked if the liaison Committees were only focusing on their priorities. Mr. Neilsen stated that is the case. Any amendments were made by the appropriate liaison Committees.
b. Resolution Updating Various Fees for County Services
This item was pulled from the agenda because it was tabled by two other liaison Committees and the Health Department’s recommendations would not be available until June.
Announcements
Mr. Neilsen stated he would check to determine if the Board has to approve a Resolution regarding the new MSU Extension Director. If so, the Resolution would be included as a late item at the next Board meeting.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff