Approved 2/5/07
HUMAN SERVICES
February 5, 2007
Minutes
Members Present: Curtis Hertel, Mark Grebner, Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Andy Schor, Todd Dennis, Mike Severino and Board Chairperson Marc Thomas
Members Absent: None
Others Present: John Neilsen and Dr. 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 January 22, 2007 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 22 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Grebner
Additions to the Agenda
1a. Substitute Resolution
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. Health Department
b. Resolution to Authorize an Agreement with the Regents of the University of Michigan for the Provision of Dental Services
c. Resolution to Authorize an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services to Provide Support for the JumpStart Early Advantage Program
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Grebner
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Grebner
1. Health Department
a. Substitute Resolution to Authorize a Child Care Training Agreement with the Michigan 4C Association
(Comm. Grebner arrived at 7:03 p.m.)7:03:53 PM
In response to Comm. Severino, Dr. Sienko explained that the U of M Medical School will compensate the County for child care training services.
Comm. Bahar-Cook asked if there is any liability with having students providing the services. Dr. Sienko stated he believes the University provides malpractice insurance for the students.
The Committee held a brief conversation regarding the financial aspects of this item. Comm. Bahar-Cook expressed her concern that State funding cuts will affect this program.
MOVED BY COMM. SCHOR, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CHILD CARE TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN 4C ASSOCIATION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
d. Resolution to Amend Resolution #06-281 – 2006-2007 Moving Our Community Toward Health Grant
The Committee held a brief discussion regarding the financial aspects of this Agreement. Dr. Sienko stated if the funding for this program is cut, the Department will look at other funding avenues.
Comm. Bahar-Cook asked if the Health Department would have any concerns with postponing the Resolution until the next meeting. Comm. Schor stated the actual State budget will not be passed for a while. Chairperson Hertel stated this Resolution will go before the Board next Tuesday.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Human Services Committee – Resolution Appointing the Ingham County Health Officer
MOVED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairperson Hertel stated this Committee is very excited to have Dr. Sienko serve as the County’s Health Officer.
Announcements: None
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. 7:14:33 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff