Approved 4/30/07

HUMAN SERVICES

April 16, 2007

Minutes

Members Present:         Curtis Hertel, Mark Grebner, Andy Schor, Todd Tennis and Mike Severino

Members Absent:         Rebecca Bahar-Cook

Others Present: John Neilsen, Jared Cypher, Dr. Sienko and Randy Marwede

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 April 9, 2007 Minutes

THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED.    Absent:  Comm. Bahar-Cook

The Minutes were amended to reflect the following:

Page one:  George VanNorman was changed to Gary VanNorman

Page two:  Item 1b was repeated – the second reference to 1b was deleted.

Additions to the Agenda:           None

Limited Public Comment:          None

1.         Health Department – Resolution to Authorize Staffing Changes in the Billing and Reporting Unit of the Health Department

MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFFING CHANGES IN THE BILLING AND REPORTING UNIT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent: Comm. Bahar-Cook

2.         Veterans Affairs – Ingham County Web Site Presentation

Mr. Marwede thanked Ms. Bennett for her assistance with the web site. He stated Ms. Bennett initially developed the web site.  He then presented the web site to the Committee via a power-point presentation.  During this presentation, Mr. Marwede addressed general questions from the Committee.  The Committee also reviewed a folder containing a variety of information regarding Veterans Affairs.  

Mr. Marwede stated he is very proud of the County’s VA Office.  It is well known in the Veteran communities and the State.

Comm. Severino stated he would like the VA Office to transfer much of the information from this meeting to the website.  Mr. Marwede stated all of the information, with the exception of the pocket guide to PTSD, will be placed on the website.  Chairperson Hertel suggested the website also include information which is not veteran specific. 

Mr. Neilsen stated he used the service of the VA Office for a family member last year and he was very grateful and thankful for the services the Office provided. 

Chairperson Hertel asked Mr. Marwede to email the Committee a website link once the site has been updated.

3.         Controller’s Office

a.         2008 Budget Guidelines:  Discussion – Resolution Establishing Areas of Priority Emphasis Guiding 2008 Activities and Budget Process

Mr. Neilsen stated the 2007 Priority Resolution is included in tonight’s agenda.  He highlighted the priorities that pertain to this Committee.

Comm. Schor stated he will ask for language which addresses the avoidance of duplication of services in the Community Agency process.  He then asked for an update regarding the goal of providing access to health care for 100% of uninsured county residents no later than 2010.  Chairperson Hertel stated the County is in the second year of this goal.  Efforts continue to reach out to eligible residents. 

            b.         2007 First Quarter Budget Adjustment

MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2007 INGHAM COUNTY BUDGET.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Absent:  Comm. Bahar-Cook

Announcements:           None

Public Comment:          None

The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff