Approved 2/4/08
HUMAN SERVICES
January 14, 2008
Minutes
Members Present: Andy Schor, Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Curtis Hertel, Tim Soule, Mike Severino, Steve Dougan and Board Chairperson Marc Thomas
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Jared Cypher, Dr. Sienko, Melany Mack, John Jacobs, Marcus Cheatham and others
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Schor at 7:01 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the December 3, 2007 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 3, 2007 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Additions to the Agenda: None
Limited Public Comment: None
MOVED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
2. Health Department
d. Resolution to Authorize Amendment #1 to the 2007-2008 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health
3. Local Emergency Planning Committee – Resolution to Release Funds for a Siren Education Project for Use by the City of Lansing Emergency Management Division
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Board of Health Interviews
The Committee interviewed the following individuals for a position on the Board of Health:
Christopher Johnson
Donald Wasserman
2. Health Department
a. Tobacco Licensing Regulation – Policies and Guidelines
Dr. Sienko stated the Policies and Guidelines have not been updated since 1992 when the Regulation was enacted. The Department has suggested some significant changes to the Policies and Guidelines. Dr. Sienko requested this Committee’s approval of the changes.
Comm. Dougan asked about the Compliance Check Operation Policies. Dr. Sienko explained the Check is conducted in cooperation with the Sheriff’s Office. Ms. Mack stated the youth who participate in the Checks are 15 and 16 year olds. Chairperson Schor stated the violation fees were approved last year. The Health Department will provide a copy of the fee schedule to Comm. Dougan.
Comm. Bahar-Cook asked why the hourly rate was increased from $8.00 to $10.00. Ms. Mack stated the hourly rate has not been increased for several years. Comm. Bahar-Cook asked about the “nominal payment.” Ms. Mack stated the nominal payment is between $5.00 and $10.00. Comm. Bahar-Cook stated she was uncomfortable with the nominal payment. Ms. Mack stated the amount could be listed as $7.50.
The Committee continued their discussion of this item. Comm. Dougan asked how many compliance checks are done per year. Ms. Mack stated every establishment that sells tobacco products will be checked each year.
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO APPROVE THE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Resolution to Authorize a 2007-2008 Moving Our Community Toward Health Grant
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SOULE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2007-2008 MOVING OUR COMMUNITY TOWARD HEALTH GRANT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
c. Resolution to Authorize a 2007-2008 Agreement with the City of Lansing
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2007-2008 AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LANSING.
Comm. Dougan stated the Committee is being asked to approve an agreement which started six months ago. Dr. Sienko explained that discussions with the City of Lansing have been ongoing. The Health Department was notified that the City’s 2008 appropriation would be $20,000 less than in 2007. If the City’s appropriation was going to be reduced, the money would have been appropriated differently.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
e. 2008 Performance Objectives
Dr. Sienko stated he thought it would be helpful to have a calendar of items to be completed by the Health Department this year. He then explained it is his intent to disseminate the objectives through the Health Department’s chain of command to align individual and collective efforts towards specific and focused goals. The objectives reflect the priorities of this Committee and the Board of Commissioners.
Board Chairperson Thomas asked if staff will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the objectives. Dr. Sienko stated he hopes staff will see where their ideas may fit with the general goals. He further stated he would welcome recommendations from the staff. Staff will receive a copy of the objectives and will also be asked to provide feedback regarding same.
Comm. Dougan stated he would like the budget language in the material to reference “up to” $334,264. Chairperson Schor explained that this item is not being presented for approval this evening. It is only an update. He further stated the proposed amount may be reduced. Comm. Hertel stated the Health Department is responding to the Board of Commissioners’ priorities. If we do not intend to fund the objectives, they should be removed from our list of priorities. Comm. Hertel stated this Committee should support this matter.
Comm. Severino commended Dr. Sienko for going down the chain of command and for seeking their recommendations.
Announcements
Comm. Bahar-Cook stated the Women’s Commission conducted a study on access to services within this County. The executive study should be available in the next few weeks. She stated she would like this Committee to review the study results. Chairperson Schor indicated this matter would be placed on an upcoming agenda.
MOVED BY COMM. HERTEL, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SOULE, TO RECOMMEND THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE. ROWAN AND THE APPOINTMENT OF DONALD WASSERMAN TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairperson Schor stated this Committee appropriated funds to the Habit for Humanity for a boiler during the 2008 budget process. Habitat is asking that the funds be used instead for a truck. The truck is needed for the agency to carry out its mission. The Committee consented to this request. Comm. Severino stated Habitat should not come before this Committee to request additional funds for a boiler this year.
Comm. Dougan asked about the Ingham Regional issue. Chairperson Hertel stated a full update regarding this matter will be placed on this Committee’s next agenda. The Committee discussed this matter briefly.
Comm. Bahar-Cook encouraged the Commissioners to tour the new Sparrow facility.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff