Amended 10/2/06
HUMAN SERVICES
September 18, 2006
Minutes
Members Present: Mark Grebner, Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Curtis Hertel, Andy Schor, Mike Severino and Board Chairperson Victor Celentino
Members Absent: Lisa Dedden
Others Present: John Neilsen, Bruce Bragg, Dr. Sienko, Randy Bell, Quenda Story, Nena Bondarenko, Deb Bloomquist, Susan Hill, Sally Trout, Joan Trezise, Linda Ogston and Honey Minkowitz
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Grebner at 7:15 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the August 14, 2006 Minutes
The minutes were approved as amended. Absent: Comm. Dedden
Additions to the Agenda: None
Limited Public Comment
Ms. Bondarenko addressed the Committee regarding its Point of Sale program. She stated rules have changed within the past three weeks. She further stated her concern that some of the Point of Sale committee members profit directly or indirectly from this program. Ms. Bondarenko requested this Committee to review the fees and the oversight measures regarding the program.
Comm. Severino stated Ms. Bondarenko seems to be well qualified to serve on the ad hoc committee. Ms. Bondarenko stated lay people should be appointed to the committee.
Chairperson Grebner suggested the Health Department review the Point of Sale program fees. Dr. Sienko stated he would take Ms. Bondarenko’s concerns to the Health Department on Tuesday. Comm. Severino asked the Health Department to inform this Committee when it has addressed the concerns.
Comm. Schor expressed his concern regarding Ms. Bondarenko’s statement that ad hoc committee members are profiting from the program.
Ms. Ogston addressed the Committee regarding her concern that the MSU Veterinary Clinic may have violated State law when it handled the remains of her deceased dog this month. She requested assistance with this matter.
Comm. Hertel explained the State Department of Community Health may be the appropriate agency to address this concern. He further stated he would supply Ms. Ogston with a complaint form to file with the Department of Community Health.
Comm. Bahar-Cook stated she was sorry for Ms. Ogston and the loss of her pet.
1. Board of Commissioners Appointments/Interviews
a. Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission Appointments – Interview
The Committee interviewed Honey Minkowitz for a position on the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission.
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF HONEY MINKOWITZ TO THE MID-SOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Dedden
b. Community Health Center Board – Appointment
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF SARA STEELE TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Dedden
2. Letter from Capital Area District Library Regarding City of Mason’s Resolution Requesting Participating Municipality
Comm. Schor asked how the Capital Area District Library (CADL) came to its decision regarding the City of Mason’s request for participation in the CADL. Ms. Story, CADL Board Chairperson, explained that the City of Mason has been very adamant about wanting the CADL’s assistance with the cost of repairs to their library facility. Per CADL guidelines, it does not provide financial assistance for facility repairs. Ms. Story stated there is a difference of opinion on the CADL Board regarding Mason’s request to become a participating member of the CADL.
Ms. Trezise explained that she introduced the motion to deny the City of Mason’s participation request. The motion to deny the request was made because the City of Mason wanted full participation so that it could eventually leave the CADL. Ms. Trezise stated she would not want the City of Mason to leave because it would not be healthy for the CADL’s appearance.
Chairperson Celentino asked for the current status of the City of Mason in regard to CADL. Chairperson Grebner stated the City of Mason is not a participating member of CADL at this time. He further stated he does not believe the City of Mason would withdraw from CADL if they became a participating member. Chairperson Grebner further explained that CADL provides for library services within a district’s facility.
The Committee held a brief discussion regarding the status of the CADL participating members. Chairperson Grebner stated the City of Mason could only withdraw from CADL if it were able to show the State Librarian that it has a financial mechanism in place for its own library.
Ms. Trezise informed the Committee that the City of Mason hopes to revisit this issue in the near future.
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
4. MSU Cooperative Extension – Resolution to Authorize an Increase in Ingham County Funding for the Community Coalition for the Youth Coordinator Position for the 2006 Fiscal Year
5. Health Department
a. Resolution to Amend the ICEA Professional Contract to Allow for the Medical Examiner Investigator Assignments
b. Resolution to Authorize an Agreement with the Shiawassee Regional Education Services District
c. Resolution to Authorize a Refugee Assistance Program Contract with the Michigan Department of Human Services
d. Resolution to Authorize a Contract with the Michigan Department of Human Services to Provide Administrative Support for Development of the Strong Families/Safe Children Program
e. Resolution Appointing Ronald L. Rhule, D.O. as Deputy Medical Examiner
f. Information – Infectious Disease Clinic
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Dedden
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Dedden
3. Capital Area Transportation Authority – Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement with the Capital Area Transportation Authority Dated January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. HERTEL, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DATED JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010.
The Committee held a general discussion regarding this matter. Mr. Neilsen explained that all funding resources are reviewed before CATA develops its scope of services.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Dedden
6. Controller’s Office – Information: Letter from Robert Wright, President and CEO of Ingham Regional Medical Center Regarding the Remainder of IRMC’s Financial Obligation to Ingham County
The information was received and placed on file.
7. Board Referrals
a. Letter from Bruce Bragg Announcing his Retirement Effective January 2007 and Recommending Dr. Dean Sienko be Appointed as his Replacement
Chairperson Celentino informed the Committee that it will determine what process will be used to select the new Health Director. Comm. Herter stated Dr. Sienko is very well thought of in State public health arenas. He then stated his preference would be to have this Committee interview Dr. Sienko. If a majority of this Committee is comfortable with appointing Dr. Sienko as the new Health Director, then it would make that recommendation to the County Services Committee. If the recommendation is approved through the committee process, further applicant interviews would not be necessary.
Comm. Bahar-Cook asked if Dr. Sienko is interested in the position. Comm. Hertel stated Dr. Sienko has had a number of offers from the State and has turned them down so that he may assume Mr. Bragg’s position when appropriate. Chairperson Celentino stated Dr. Sienko should be informed that the Health Director position is a full time position. Chairperson Grebner stated if Dr. Sienko is appointed to the Health Director’s position, a new Medical Director would have to be appointed to fill Dr. Sienko’s current position.
Comm. Severino stated he agreed with Comm. Hertel’s suggestion regarding the process. Comm. Schor stated he would inform the County Services Committee tomorrow night of this Committee’s recommendation to schedule a meeting with Dr. Sienko to discuss the position versus inviting a large pool of applicants for interviews. The County Services Committee should also speak with Dr. Sienko.
b. Resolution from Hillsdale County Expressing Opposition to the Regional Consolidation of Community Mental Health System Programs
c. Letter from Elizabeth Markham Regarding Ordinance Concerning Well and Septic Inspections
The Board Referrals were received and placed on file.
Announcements: None
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff