Amended 1/13/06

HUMAN SERVICES

December 5, 2005

Minutes

 

 

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

 

Members Absent:         Tina Weatherwax-Grant

 

Others Present: John Neilsen, Jim Wilson, Bruce Bragg, Dean Sienko, Patrick                                       Patterson, Pat Morrison and Bill Haun

 

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 November 14, 2005 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 14 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Weatherwax-Grant

 

Additions to the Agenda

0.                  Senior Citizens Advisory Board – Interview

 

Limited Public Comment:          None

 

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

 

1.                  Health Department

            a.   Notification – Hearing and Vision Screening Services and Funding

            b.   Resolution to Authorize a 2006 4C Agreement with the MI 4C                                      Association

            c.   Resolution to Accept a Public Health Information Links Grant Award                            from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

            d.   Resolution to Authorize a 2006 Moving Our Community Toward Health                                    Grant

            e.   Resolution to Authorize a Pediatric Physician Agreement with the College                      of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University

            f.    Resolution to Authorize a Pediatric Physician Agreement with the                                               College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University

            g.   Resolution to Authorize a Physician Services Agreement with the                                               Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

2a.    Controller’s Office - Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2005 Ingham    County Budget and Authorizing the Controller to Make Year End Budget             Adjustments

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Weatherwax-Grant

 

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. CELENTINO, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Weatherwax-Grant

 

0.                  Senior Citizens Advisory Board – Interview

 

The Committee interviewed Gloria Thomas for a position on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board.

 

DISCLOSURE:  COMM. THOMAS INFORMED THE COMMITTEE THAT MS. THOMAS IS HIS STEP-MOTHER.

 

DISCLOSURE:  CHAIRPERSON HERTEL STATED MS. THOMAS IS ONE OF HIS CONSTITUENTS AND HE PLACES HIS ELECTION CAMPAIGN SIGNS IN HER YARD. 

 

MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF GLORIA THOMAS TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Weatherwax-Grant

 

1h.       Health Department – Resolution to Authorize Staffing Changes in the Adult        Health, Sparrow and St. Lawrence Community Health Centers (This item was         referred back to this Committee from the October 11, 2005 Board of             Commissioner’s Meeting.)

 

Mr. Bragg stated this Resolution was considered by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees during October 2005.  The President of the MNA Clinic Nurse Unit raised concerns about the proposed changes at the October 11 Board of Commissioners’ meeting.  This Resolution was referred back to this Committee where it was then referred to the Community Health Center Board. 

 

The Health Center Board created an ad hoc committee to address the concerns and to provide recommendations to the Health Center Board.  Staff members of the affected clinics were advised of the ad hoc committee and were invited to attend its November 10 meeting.  Eight staff members attended the meeting.  Only one staff person opposed the proposed changes.  The ad hoc committee reported to the Community Health Center Board on November 16.  After some discussion, the Health Center Board voted to recommend to the Board of Commissioners that the proposed changes should be implemented.  Changes to the original proposal were not necessary. 

 

Mr. Bragg recommended that this Committee approve the Resolution.

 

MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFFING CHANGES IN THE ADULT HEALTH, SPARROW AND ST. LAWRENCE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Weatherwax-Grant

 

2b.       Controller’s Office - Resolution Authorizing 2005 Agreement for the Capital      Area Human Services Connections/211 Project

 

MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG 2005 AGREEMENT FOR THE CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES CONNECTIONS/211 PROJECT.

 

Mr. Braun expressed his appreciation to this Committee for its consideration of this agreement.  The agreement will provide up to $12,000 for 2-1-1 switches.  Comm. Severino asked if this is a one-time request.  Chairperson Hertel stated the CAHS Connections/211 Project is not an appropriate agency for the Community Agency budget process.  This agency would provide a network for community agencies and the County to use.  Chairperson Hertel then stated any future requests would be made as a regular part of the budget process. 

 

Mr. Neilsen stated if the Board of Commissioners supports this as a long-term item, the agency would request annual financial support from the County. 

 

Comm. Holman expressed her support for the 211 Project.  She looks forward to seeing how the community agencies are brought into this project. 

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Weather-Wax-Grant

 

c.                   Resolution Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to the 2005 Agreement for the Volunteers of America New  Hope Day Center Program

 

MOVED BY COMM. CELENTINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DEDDEN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE 2005 AGREEMENT FOR THE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA NEW HOPE DAY CENTER PROGRAM.

 

Mr. Neilsen distributed a revised Staff Review sheet and Resolution to the Committee for its review.  He then stated he was fairly comfortable with recommending the approval of this Resolution.  The current balance of the Contingency Fund is $289,484.  Mr. Neilsen explained the supplemental appropriation of $20,000 would come from this Fund. 

 

Chairperson Grebner stated federal tax changes which affect Volunteers of America were discussed in a recent New York Times article.  Mr. Patterson stated the changes mainly affect the automobile donation process.  He then stated the agency is in favor of revising the tax code.  Revisions should be done in a careful thoughtful manner. 

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Weatherwax-Grant

 

Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that the March 31, 2005 date in the Resolution should be changed to April 30, 2005. 

 

1i.        Health Department – Discussion/Presentation – Proposed Point of Sale             Regulation

 

Dr. Sienko explained the Point of Sale Program (Program) is designed to evaluate the on-site water supply and septic systems of residential properties at the time of sale.  This Program will ensure that the water supply and septic systems are working properly and are not contaminating the surface waters and groundwater.  Maintenance of residential wells and septic systems is essential to the protection of public health and to the protection of the surface and ground waters in this County. 

 

Dr. Sienko stated the goal of the Program is to find and correct many of the substandard systems still in use.  Eight counties in Michigan offer this Program.  Most county requirements are established through a resolution making it mandatory to have an inspection conducted of the water supply well and septic system for any private residential home being sold.  The eight counties are very pleased with this Program.

 

The Ingham County Health Department and Bureau of Environmental Health is proposing a similar program to address this need for inspection and the upgrading of systems in our County.  The Program would be developed, maintained and overseen by Environmental Health. 

 

Mr. Wilson provided a power-point presentation to further detail the Program and its benefits.  Mr. Bragg stated the Health Department is proposing a $450 charge for the evaluation.  The Board of Commissioners would ultimately determine the charge.  Revenue generated from the Program would provide the funding for the employees. 

 

Mr. Wilson and Mr. Bragg addressed various questions from the Committee at this time.  Chairperson Grebner asked if a property would be re-inspected if it was sold twice within a short period of time.  Mr. Wilson stated inspections are not repeated if one has been conducted within the past year.  Chairperson Grebner stated the Program should charge an initial evaluation fee and an updated fee.  He also suggested that evaluators be certified.  Mr. Bragg stated some of the evaluations would be conducted by the Health Department when possible. 

 

Comm. Severino asked what the $450 charge would cover.  Mr. Wilson stated the charge would cover the administrative costs and the inspection of a property.  Sellers of properties would be responsible for the cost.  Comm. Holman stated the point of sale is the prime time to conduct an evaluation of the water systems.  She then stated the Health Department should ensure that the fee is not so high as to keep people from using the service. 

 

Chairperson Hertel stated this Committee appreciated the information on this Program.  Mr. Bragg stated the Health Department will proceed to discuss this Program with others, such as realtors.  A proposed ordinance should be presented to this Committee in approximately six months. 

 

Announcements:           None

Public Comment:          None

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Debra Neff