Amended 6/18/07
HUMAN SERVICES
June 4, 2007
Minutes
Members Present: Curtis Hertel, Mark Grebner, Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Andy Schor, Tim Soule, Mike Severino and Board Chairperson Marc Thomas
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Jared Cypher, Dr. Sienko, Jim Wilson, Laura Peterson, Bill Haun and Rich McNulty
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hertel at 7:03 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the May 14, 2007 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO APPROVE THE MAY 14 MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Minutes were amended to reflect the following:
Page One: Members Present; Todd Tennis was replaced with Tim Soule
Page One: Others Present; John Neilsen was replaced with Jared Cypher
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:
2. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for the “Early On’” Program
b. Resolution to Authorize a Public Health Nursing Letter of Understanding with the Ingham Intermediate School District
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. SEVERINO, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Health Department
c. Information – Ingham County Health Department Intent to Establish Clinic for HIV/AIDS Services
Dr. Sienko reviewed his memorandum, dated May 23, 7007, to this Committee. The Health Department intends to expand ambulatory health center services within the Department’s Cedar Community Health Center. The expansion will incorporate the operation of an Infectious Disease Center. The Clinic will provide care to approximately 500 people who are afflicted with HIV/AIDS. The expansion will be effective July 2, 2007.
Dr. Sienko further stated the Health Department responded to a Michigan Department of Community Health Request for Proposals for its HIV Continuum of Care Program. This Program is funded through the federal Ryan White Title II program. The award notification has been received. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2007.
The Committee discussed this item briefly.
e. Information – Memorandum of Understanding to Establish a Lead Partnership with the City of Lansing
Dr. Sienko’s May 24, 2007 memorandum to this Committee details the information regarding this item. Dr. Sienko informed the Committee that he has signed, along with other community partners, a Lead Safe Lansing Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Lansing to enhance lead control activities within the City.
The Health Department will provide training on lead hazards to community residents and will test children for elevated lead levels. The cost of providing these services will be approximately $850.00.
The Committee held a brief discussion regarding this matter.
d. Information – Point of Sale
Dr. Sienko stated the Power Point presentation will update the Committee regarding the Health Department’s Point of Sale Program. A printed copy of the presentation was distributed to the Committee.
Comm. Schor asked how the homeowners are notified that their well and septic systems are to be inspected. Comm. Severino explained that realtors provide homeowners with disclosure statements to complete prior to listing the homes for sale. This Statement includes the inspection notices.
The Committee held a general discussion regarding this matter. Comm. Severino commended the Health Department for providing the information in the presentation.
1. County Attorney – Discussion on the Release of Attorney/Client Privilege Materials
MOVED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHOR, TO ENTER A CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE RELEASE OF ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE MATERIAL. MOTION CARRIED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE: ALL YEAS.
Announcements: None
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff