Amended 4/16/07

HUMAN SERVICES

April 9, 2007

Minutes

Members Present:         Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Andy Schor, Todd Tennis, and Mike Severino

Members Absent:         Curtis Hertel and Mark Grebner

Others Present: John Neilsen, Randy Marwede, Dr. Sienko and Gary VanNorman

The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Bahar-Cook at 7:02 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

Approval of the March 19, 2007 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. TENNIS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE MARCH 19 MINUTES AS AMENDED.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent: Comms. Hertel, Grebner and Severino

The Minutes were amended to reflect the correction of Earl Van Riper’s name under agenda item #1.

Additions to the Agenda:           None

Limited Public Comment:          None

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

2.         Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission – Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission and a 2007 Contract for Accounting with Respect Thereto

Comm. Schor asked for the status of Mid-South’s funding of the D.A.R.E. program. Mr. VanNorman stated Mid-South is no longer funding this program. 

(Comm. Severino arrived at 7:05 p.m.)

3.         Health Department – Resolution to Amend the Plan of Organization and Authorize a Reorganization in the Health Department

5.         Human Services Committee – Resolution of Support for the Michigan Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent Comms.  Hertel and Grebner

MOVED BY COMM. TENNIS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent Comms. Hertel and Grebner

1.         Interviews

            a.         Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Committee interviewed the following applicants for a position on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board:

            Frank Badalamente

            Janet Clark

Vice Chairperson Bahar-Cook informed the Committee that Sandra Wicker could not be present this evening due to a regular babysitting job on Monday evenings.  Comm. Schor suggested the Committee interview Ms. Wicker via telephone.

Comm. Schor asked if there is a reason why only three people sit on this Board.  Mr. Neilsen stated he will look into this question.

            b.         Appointment – Veterans Affairs Committee

MOVED BY COMM. SCHOR, SUPPORTED BY COMM. TENNIS, TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF TOM HETCHLER, JR. TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Hertel and Grebner

4.         Commissioner Andy Schor – Resolution of Support for a Campaign for Smoke Free Air          

Comm. Schor suggested a Friendly Amendment to the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph.  The phrase “supports legislation” should be changed to “supports House Bill 4163, Senate Bill 109 and Senate Bill 110.”

VICE CHAIRPERSON BAHAR-COOK STATED SHE IS CURRENTLY IN CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SMOKE FREE CAMPAIGN.  SHE THEREFORE STATED SHE WOULD REMOVE HERSELF FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM.

Comm. Severino stated he prefers to vote on the Resolution as presented this evening.  Comm. Schor withdrew his suggestion for a Friendly Amendment.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comms. Hertel and Grebner

6.         Controller’s Office - Introduction of the 2008 Strategic Planning Information Report – Information from County Offices, Departments and the Courts Regarding 2008 Strategic Planning and Budget Process.  This Report includes background information, activity indicators and performance measures.

Mr. Neilsen stated this is the first of a three part process.  The second part involves a review of a summary of department requests and the review of budget priorities.  This Committee will approve the 2008 Budge Priorities Resolution during the third part of the process. 

Public Comment

Dr. Sienko distributed an organizational chart to the Committee for its review.  He explained there was an error in his March 22, 2007 memorandum to this Committee.  The memorandum indicated there will be three position reclassifications; however, there will be four reclassifications.  Dr. Sienko then stated the language in the Resolution is accurate as presented. 

Comm. Schor asked if anyone else needs to weigh in on this matter.  Dr. Sienko stated the ICEA and the UAW approve of the reorganization. 

Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that Mr. Aten will be present at tomorrow night’s Board meeting. 

Announcement: None

Public Comment:          None

The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff