Amended 9/18/06
HUMAN SERVICES
August 14, 2006
Minutes
Members Present: Mark Grebner, Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Curtis Hertel, Lisa Dedden, Andy Schor, Mike Severino and Board Chairperson Victor Celentino
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Jared Cypher, Bruce Bragg, Dr. Sienko, Janeil Valentine and Jean Chabut
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Grebner at 7:07 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the July 17, 2006 Minutes
The July 17 Minutes were approved as submitted. Absent: Comm. Bahar-Cook
Additions to the Agenda
2d. Additional Information
Limited Public Comment; None
1. Presentation – Jean Chabut, Administrator, Public Health Authority for the Michigan Department of Community Health (Notice of Accreditation with Commendation for the Health Department)
Ms. Chabut stated she is very proud of the Ingham County Health Department. Ingham County is on top as the Cadillac of county health departments. Ms. Chabut also recognized the efforts of the Ingham County Health Department during its accreditation cycle. The County completed the second cycle of the accreditation cycle with commendations. All accreditation requirements were met, and approximately 50% of the optional requirements were met.
Ingham County is truly a leader in health departments. Mr. Bragg and Dr. Sienko have worked tirelessly on behalf of public health matters. Ms. Chabut thanked the Committee for its leadership in supporting the Ingham County Health Department.
Ms. Chabut presented the Notice of Accreditation with Commendation for the Health Department to Chairperson Grebner. Chairperson Grebner thanked Ms. Chabut for the Notice. He then stated this Committee is very proud of Mr. Bragg and Dr. Sienko.
(Comm. Bahar-Cook arrived at 7:12 p.m.)
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
2. Health Department
c. Resolution to Authorize an Agreement with the Capital Area Community Services to Serve Early Head Start Children through the Jump Start Program
d. Resolution to Authorize a Contract with Patriot Services to Assist in the Completion of a Continuity of Operations Plan
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize an Agreement with Ingham Regional Medical Center for Womens Health Physician Services
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH INGHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMENS HEALTH PHYSICAN SERVICES.
Comm. Bahar-Cook asked for clarification regarding the projected increase in the annual compensation for 2007, 2008 and 2009. Mr. Bragg explained the Health Department issued an RFP for this contract six years ago. Sparrow Health Systems and Ingham Regional Medical Center responded to the RFP. He then explained what lead to the initial contract with IRMC.
Ingham Regional Medical Center has provided very high quality services during the six years of the agreement. Mr. Bragg stated the compensation is very reasonable and is below the County’s cost in a direct physician employment model. IRMC’s new CEO wanted to double the cost of the agreement this year and again in three years. The Health Department has proposed a one-time increase of 20% and a 2% increase in each of the two following years. This process will begin again in 2009.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Resolution to Authorize a 2006-2007 Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health for the Delivery of Public Health Services Under the Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) Process
MOVED BY COMM. DEDDEN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2006-2007 AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) PROCESS.
COMM. HERTEL DISCLOSED THAT IS HE IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH.
COMM. BAHAR-COOK DISCLOSESD THAT SHE IS A MEMBER OF THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
e. Resolution to Establish a Billing Manager Position in the Health Department
MOVED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A BILLING MANAGER POSITION IN THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Comm. Schor asked why the vacant Account Clerk position will not be filled. Mr. Bragg explained that he would prefer to have both the Account Clerk and the Billing Manager positions. The Health Department processes approximately 102,000 bills annually. Approximately $8 to $10 million in charges is generated through the Health Department on an annual basis. This is a complicated business which demands attention from a manager.
Comm. Schor asked if the appropriate union has been contacted regarding the proposed elimination of the Account Clerk position. Mr. Bragg stated he has forwarded copies of these documents to the union. The union has not responded as of this date. Mr. Bragg further stated the Account Clerk position has been vacant for approximately 12 months.
Comm. Bahar-Cook asked for clarification regarding the financial aspect of this matter via the “Grebner method.” Chairperson Grebner explained that his method requires that new positions be financially evaluated at the top of their pay scales to allow efficient cost comparisons.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Announcements
Mr. Cypher notified the Committee, on behalf of Mr. Neilsen, that the Public Transportation millage was approved by 75% of the voters last week.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff