Approved 8/16/05
HUMAN SERVICES
July 18, 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, Sue McIntosh, Jane Clark and Dean Sienko
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hertel at 7:01 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the June 20, 2005 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE THE JUNE 20 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
Additions to the Agenda
2a. Revised Staff Review and Resolution
2b. Revised Staff Review and Resolution
3e. Resolution Appointing Dr. Mayhew as Deputy Medical Examiner and to Authorize a Contract
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. Department of Human Services/Controller’s Office – Resolution Authorizing a Contingency Appropriation to the Department of Human Services 2004-2005 Child Care Fund Budget
2b. Ingham County MSU Extension/Youth Violence Prevention Coalition - Substitute Resolution to Authorize a Third Year Contract between the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition/Ingham County MSU Extension and the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) for a Juvenile Justice Title V Prevention Grant and Associated Subcontracts
3. Health Department
a. Resolution to Adjust the Staffing in Women’s Health Services
b. Resolution to Authorize a Public Health Nursing Letter of Understanding with the Ingham Intermediate School District
c. Resolution to Authorize a Year Two Medical Reserve Corps Grant and Subcontract
d. Resolution to Authorize Administrative Support Services Agreements with County Health Plans
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
Chairperson Hertel thanked the staff of the Department of Human Services for providing the information for agenda item number one in a timely manner.
2a. Ingham County MSU Extension/Youth Violence Prevention Coalition – Substitute Resolution to Authorize a Contract between Ingham County MSU Extension/Youth Violence Prevention Coalition and the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) for a Summer/Before and After School Programming Grant and Associated Contracts
MOVED BY COMM. HOLMAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION/YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COALITION AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (MDHS) FOR A SUMMER/BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING GRANT AND ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS.
Comm. Holman asked for clarification regarding the funding in this matter. Mr. Neilsen stated there is a 100% grant which is effective through September 2005.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
3e. Health Department – Resolution Appointing Duane G. Mayhew, M.D. as Deputy Medical Examiner and to Authorize a Contract
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING DUANE G. MAYHEW, M.D. AS DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT.
Comm. Severino asked if Dr. Mayhew would be replacing a current Deputy Medical Examiner. Dr. Sienko explained that Dr. Mayhew would be added to the on-call list in the Medical Examiner’s Office. One Doctor is on-call at all times. The Doctors are paid on a per diem basis.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
3f. Health Department – Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of an Emergency Event Notification System
MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY EVENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.
Mr. Bragg stated this is a recommendation to utilize 2004 Homeland Security Grant funds to purchase an emergency event notification system. The system will communicate with employees and designate businesses and individuals in an emergency.
The recommended system is the second-lowest response to the RFP which was issued by the County’s Purchasing Department. The lowest response was received from a company located in Louisiana. Codespear SmartMSG, the recommended response, is a Michigan-based company. Codespear is currently being used by other Michigan municipalities. It is being considered by the Michigan State Police as the best solution to their needs.
Funding is available to purchase the software, the installation and the first year’s calling capacity. The ongoing cost would be $8,194. This compares to a $6,500 annual cost from the Louisiana company. Mr. Bragg stated the Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness team has recommended that the County approve the purchase the Codespear SmartMSG system.
In response to Comm. Holman, Mr. Bragg stated this system would be coordinated with other emergency management systems within the County.
Comm. Severino stated the County has made exceptions that interoperability is not always a priority. Mr. Bragg explained the County would be purchasing the rights to the software. Comm. Severino commended Mr. Bragg on his foresight regarding this matter.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Weatherwax-Grant
Announcements
Chairperson Hertel informed the Committee that the FIA has changed its name to the “Department of Human Services.” This Committee will discuss the possibility of changing its name for 2006.
Comm. Holman introduced Ms. McIntosh and Ms. Clark to the Committee. She stated the people were present this evening to address any questions regarding agenda item 3c. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff