Amended 4/9/07

HUMAN SERVICES

March 19, 2007

Minutes

 

Members Present:         Curtis Hertel, Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Andy Schor, Mike Severino and Board Chairperson Marc Thomas           

 

Members Absent:         Mark Grebner  and Todd Tennis

 

Others Present: John Neilsen, Dr. Sienko, Sue Hill, Laura Peterson and Randy Marwede

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hertel at 7:07 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

 

Approval of the February 26, 2007 Minutes

The Minutes were approved as submitted.  Absent:  Comms. Grebner and Tennis

 

Additions to the Agenda:           None

Limited Public Comment:          None

 

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

 

3.         Ingham County MSU Extension Office - Resolution to Accept a Grant from Michigan State University to Establish a Learn and Serve America Peer Mentoring Project Operated by MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development

 

4.         Health Department

a.         Resolution to Execute a Second Amendment to the Service Agreement with Patriot Services Corporation to Include Additional Pandemic Influenza Planning and Exercise Requirements

b.         Resolution Appointing Curtis A. Liechty, M.D. as a Deputy Medical Examiner and to Authorize a Contract

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Grebner and Tennis

 

MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Grebner and Tennis

 

1.                  Interviews  - Veterans Affairs Committee

 

The Committee interviewed the following individuals for a position on the Veterans Affairs Committee:

 

Tom Hetchler, Jr. (Middle East)                        Earl Van Riper (Vietnam)

Roy McLain     (Vietnam)                                 Gerald Nelson, Sr.  (Vietnam)

Neal Fulton   (Vietnam)

 

Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that Gary Frayer, applicant, may move out of the County.  He is not present for tonight’s interviews.

 

Comm. Severino requested information from the Veterans Affairs Committee regarding their website content.  Chairperson Hertel stated the VAC will be scheduled for a future meeting to provide a presentation on the website material.

 

2.                  Presentation - Capital Area District Library’s Building Projects – Sue Hill

 

Ms. Hill informed the Committee that a capital improvement plan has been developed for the Library.  The Library’s buildings will be evaluated to determine any structural needs.  Ms. Hill talked about alternatives regarding the Library facility in downtown Lansing.  The final report is due by the end of July 2007.  This plan is the first step in a very long process.  Ms. Hill requested feedback from the Committee.

 

Comm. Schor asked how any future improvements will be funded.  He also stated his concern that it is too soon to place a Millage question on the ballot after the Library’s last attempt.  He is, however, supportive of the planning.  Ms. Hill stated any plans for funding will be addressed in three to four years.  All municipalities will be involved in the planning discussions.  Comm. Schor stated he would like to be updated regarding this item.

 

Ms. Hill addressed additional questions from the Committee.  Comm. Severino asked if it would be possible to make improvements from the CAADL budget.  Ms. Hill stated this issue will be discussed during the planning discussions. 

 

Ms. Hill distributed Background Information and the Spring Library guide to the Committee.

 

5.         Board of Commissioners Communication – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Letter

 

Mr. Neilsen stated the County Attorney and the Personnel Office have reviewed this information.  The County Attorney’s office may want to tweak some of the language.

 

Mr. Marwede stated the ESGR is an excellent program which helps employees and employers.

 

1.         Continued.

 

Chairperson Hertel stated Mr. Hetchler is more than qualified for the Middle East position.  If another applicant does not surface, the Committee should appoint Mr. Hetchler to the 21st Century Middle Eastern position.

 

MOVED BY COMM. SCHOR, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF EARL VAN RIPER TO THE VIETNAM POSITION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Grebner and Tennis

 

Announcements:    None

Public Comment:   None     

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Debra Neff