Approved 2/2/06

JUDICIARY

January 12, 2006

Minutes

 

 

Members Present:         Tina Weatherwax-Grant, Dianne Holman, Deb Nolan, Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Randy Schafer, Steve Dougan and Board Chairperson Victor Celentino

 

Members Absent:         None

 

Others Present: John Neilsen and Nervy Oliver

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Weatherwax-Grant at 7:31 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

 

Approval of the December 1, 2005 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DOUGAN, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 1 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Additions to the Agenda:           None

Limited Public Comment:          None

 

1.                  Circuit Court/Family Division

a.       Resolution Authorizing a Contract Renewal with a the Lansing School District for the Truancy Court Casework Aide Position

 

MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. NOLAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE TRUANCY COURT CASEWORK AIDE POSITION.

 

Comm. Dougan asked if the Lansing School District has a firm commitment to continue this program into 2006-07.  He stated he would like to see if the Court can involve other school districts in this program.  Chairperson Weatherwax-Grant stated the Truancy Court program does share this model with other school districts.  Mr. Neilsen explained the Casework Aide position would be eliminated if the School District could not afford to maintain the position. 

 

Comm. Dougan requested the Court to approach the other school districts again regarding their possible participation in the Truancy Court program.  Mr. Oliver explained that County General Fund monies are not used to fund this program.  Chairperson Weatherwax-Grant stated the Court has been very satisfied with the Truancy Court program.  Mr. Oliver stated the Court would speak with other school districts regarding this program.  Comm. Dougan stated he is very supportive of the Truancy Court.  He just has some concerns regarding the financial aspects of the program. 

 

Comm. Schafer stated the Truancy Court program is a good investment for area schools to keep students in school.  Comm. Nolan stated she wished this program was available when she taught school in the past.  The Committee continued their discussion of this item.

 

b.      Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of an Industrial Washer for the Ingham County Youth Center

 

MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DOUGAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AN INDUSTRIAL WASHER FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH CENTER.

 

Comm. Nolan expressed her concern regarding the cost of the industrial washer.  Mr. Oliver explained the industrial washer handles all the laundry of the Ingham County Youth Center.  In response to Comm. Dougan, Mr. Oliver stated an RFP was issued for this washer.  Multiple responses were received.  Mr. Neilsen stated the contract cost includes the cost of the washer, delivery, installation and removal of the old washer.

 

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

c.       Resolution Honoring Lynne Watson

 

MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. BAHAR-COOK, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION HONORING LYNNE WATSON. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Announcements

Mr. Neilsen stated the 55th District Court budget will be evaluated at the end of the first quarter. A report of that evaluation will be submitted to this Committee.  Chairperson Weatherwax-Grant stated representatives of the Court will be present at a February meeting to discuss this issue.

 

Chairperson Weatherwax-Grant stated the Sobriety Court graduation is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2006 in the Mason Courthouse.

 

Comm. Dougan stated Judge Aquilina has informed him that she is pleased with the December collections.

 

Public Comment:          None

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Debra Neff