ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 52

Introduced by the Law and Courts and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDING A CONTRACT

WITH MICROFORM SYSTEMS, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL

MICROFILMING SERVICES FOR PROBATE COURT RECORDS

RESOLUTION #97-301

WHEREAS, Probate Court had identified a critical need for microfilming services to alleviate overcrowding in its records storage area as well as to preserve documents which Probate Court is mandated by law to retain; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contracted with Microform Systems, Inc. for the performance of microfilming services for the Probate Court in 1997; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners continued funding for microfilming services during the 1998 budget process.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract with Microform Systems, Inc., for the performance of microfilming be amended to include additional services and the total costs for said services not to exceed $25,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Attorney to prepare the necessary documents with the Board Chairperson and County Clerk to sign the same.



LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97



AGENDA - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 53

Introduced by the Law and Courts and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT

WITH PECKHAM VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE

CROSSROADS AFTER HOURS PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #97-302

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contracted with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. to operate the Probate Court Crossroads After Hours Program from January 1, 1997, to December 31, 1997; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved $70,000 during the 1998 budget process in line item 292 66205 818080 to fund this program.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a contract with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. for a total cost of $70,000 to operate the Crossroads After Hours Program from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board and County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution subject to the approval as to form by the County Attorney.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97



ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 54

Introduced by the Law and Courts and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH PECKHAM

VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE PROBATE COURT

DELINQUENT DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM (CROSSROADS)

RESOLUTION #97-303

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contracted with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. to operate the Probate Court Delinquent Day Treatment Program (Crossroads) from January 1, 1997, to December 31, 1997; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners continued funding of the Crossroads Program in line item 292 66205 818000 during the 1998 budget process.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a contract with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. for a total cost of $250,509 to operate the Probate Court Crossroads Program from January 1, 1998, to December 31, 1998.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board and County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution subject to the approval of form by the County Attorney.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97

ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 55

Introduced by the Law and Courts and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT

WITH MICHIGAN HOUSE ARREST SERVICES, INC.

FOR THE PROBATE COURT ELECTRONIC MONITORING PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #97-304

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners contracted with House Arrest Services, Inc. to operate the Probate Court Electronic Monitoring Program from January 1, 1997, to December 31, 1997; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners continued funding for the Electronic Monitoring Program in line item 292 66217 818000 during the 1998 budget process.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a contract with House Arrest Services, Inc., for a total cost not to exceed $24,000 to operate the Probate Court Electronic Monitoring Program from January 1, 1998, to December 31, 1998.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board and County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution subject to the approval as to form by the County Attorney.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97





ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 56

Introduced by the Law and Courts and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF

A GRANT FROM THE W.B. AND CANDACE THOMAN FOUNDATION

FOR THE PROBATE COURT TUTOR/LIAISON PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #97-305

WHEREAS, the W.B. and Candace Thoman Foundation has offered a grant of $19,725 to the Ingham County Probate Court; and

WHEREAS, this grant is to continue the Tutor/Liaison Program for high-risk Court wards implemented in 1996 with a grant of $15,000 from the Thoman Foundation placed in line item 292 66700 675020.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a contract with the W. B. and Candace Thoman Foundation for a total of $19,725 to operate the Probate Court Tutor/Liaison Program from January, 1998, through December, 1998.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, the County Clerk and the Chief Probate Judge are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution subject to the approval as to form by the County Attorney.



LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97



ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 57

Introduced by the Law and Courts and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO ADJUST THE UNRECONCILED DIFFERENCES IN THE PROBATE COURT ACCOUNTS

RESOLUTION #97-306

WHEREAS, the Michigan Court Administration guide recommends unreconciled differences between the bank statement balance and the Court book balance should be properly adjusted through the local funding unit on an annual basis; and

WHEREAS, the Mason State Bank account #1100099 has an overage of $804.34 and the First of America Bank account #01-0132638-8 has a -$453.53.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Treasurer be authorized to properly adjust these accounts so the book balance is brought into agreement with the reconciled bank statement balance by withdrawing $804.34 from Mason State Bank account #1100099 and placing $453.53 in the First of America Bank account #01-0132638-8.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the remaining balance of $350.81 be placed in the County General Fund.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97













ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 58

Introduced by the Law and Courts and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE INGHAM COUNTY CONTINGENCY FUND TO FUND STATE WARD CHARGEBACKS

RESOLUTION #97-307

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Probate Court has identified the need to increase the state ward chargeback line item due to increased costs and length of placements for delinquent and neglect state wards; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County Probate Court does not have sufficient funds within its budget to cover this cost.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the Controller to make the following budgetary transfer to the 1997 Ingham County Probate Court budget:



From: To:

292-66213-832500

Contingency Fund $75,000 State Ward Chargeback $75,000





LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97

ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 59

Introduced by the Law & Courts Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MICHIGAN PREVENTION PARTNERS

RESOLUTION #97-308

WHEREAS, the Michigan Prevention Partners is a state wide coalition of community based substance abuse prevention organizations; and

WHEREAS, the mission of the Michigan Prevention Partners is to support member organizations to promote healthy community attitudes and behaviors about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use; and

WHEREAS, this is consistent with the Strategic Planning and Budget Activities identified by the Board of Commissioners through Resolution 97-91; and

WHEREAS, the Michigan Prevention Partners has invited the Board of Commissioners to join their organization with full membership status.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts full membership status in the Michigan Prevention Partners organization.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Commissioner Virgil Bernero will be the first Ingham County Board of Commissioners' delegate to this organization.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97















AGENDA - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 60

Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF LANSING FOR THE 1997-1998 S.T.E.P. GRANT

RESOLUTION #97-309

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has entered into a Highway Safety Grant Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "grant") with the Michigan Department of State Police's Office of Highway Safety Planning (hereinafter referred to as "OHSP") for the operation of a Specialized Traffic Enforcement Program (hereinafter referred to as "S.T.E.P."); and

WHEREAS, the City of Lansing and the County wish to enter into a subcontract, setting forth the responsibilities of the Lansing Police Department and the Ingham County Sheriff's Office for the operation of the S.T.E.P. grant; and

WHEREAS, this grant is to reimburse Ingham County for Sheriff Deputies' overtime wages and personnel costs not to exceed $7,953.62.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a contract with the City of Lansing for a S.T.E.P. grant for an amount up to $7,953.62 for the time period of November 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Ingham County Sheriff's Office 1997 and 1998 budgets in accordance with this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, the County Clerk, and the Sheriff are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, McDonald, Hunting, Juall

Nays: None Absent: Goulet Approved 12/02/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97

ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 61

Introduced by the Law & Courts and Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE

BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY AND THE WARDOWSKI'S

RESOLUTION #97-310

WHEREAS, the County has been leasing property from the Wardowski's since 1972 for a radio tower, together with any and all necessary guy wires and supports for radio transmittals for the Ingham County Sheriff's Office operations; and

WHEREAS, the fee for this lease pursuant to a 1989 amendment is currently $913.00 per year, with a 3% escalator clause per year; and

WHEREAS, the Wardowski's have transferred ownership of the property and lease to new owners and the new owners desire an increase in this fee to reflect inflationary increases and market values.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes transferring the lease with Jay and Lynne Wardowski to Shari L. Burke and William R. Love.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes amending the financial terms of the current lease effective January 1, 1998, to $4,587 for 1998; $3,500 per year for 1999 and the year 2000; $4,000 per year in 2001 through 2003, with a $500 per year increase every third year of the lease commencing 2004 and every third year thereafter

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chair and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, McDonald, Hunting, Juall

Nays: None Absent: Goulet Approved 12/02/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97

ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 62

Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 1997-99 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT

RESOLUTION #97-311

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office applied for and has been approved to receive a block grant from the Office of the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs; and

WHEREAS, the amount of the block grant is $37,399 with a match requirement of $4,155 for a total project cost of $41,554; and

WHEREAS, $16,795 of the block grant is for overtime; and

WHEREAS, $16,326 is for equipment; and

WHEREAS, $4,278 is for Enhancing Security; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office must use $4,155, which will be spent from the forfeiture account.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the acceptance of the block grant from the office of the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Sheriff's Office approves the matching funds of $4,155 from the forfeiture account.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chair and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Budgeting Office to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Ingham County Sheriff's Office 1997, 1998, and 1999 budgets.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, McDonald, Hunting, Juall

Nays: None Absent: Goulet Approved 12/02/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97

ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 63

Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:



INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY FOR THE 1997- 1998 HAYFORD STREET CLINIC PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #97-312

WHEREAS, the original Resolution (#97-210 ) authorized entering into a contract with the Office of Drug Control Policy for the 1997 - 1998 Hayford Street Clinic Program for a total amount of $507,927 with $304,756 in federal grant funds and $203,171 in local match to be generated by program fees; and

WHEREAS, the contact amounts actually offered by the Office of Drug Control Policy are $381,005 in federal grant funds with $127,002 in local match for a total of $508,007.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners amends Resolution #97-210 to authorize entering into a contract with the Office of Drug Control Policy for the 1997 - 1998 Hayford Street Clinic Program in the amount of $508,007, of which $381,005 are federal grant funds with $127,002 in local match to be generated by program fees.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chair and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97

ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 64

Introduced by the Law and Courts Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE 1997 M.A.D.D. (MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING)

RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN

RESOLUTION #97-313

WHEREAS, the "Tie One On for Safety" or Red Ribbon Campaign symbolizes a commitment to sober driving at all times, but especially during the holiday season; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Commissioners support the efforts to promote sober driving at all times, but especially during the holiday season; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Commissioners support the Ingham County Sheriff Department's goal to have all county vehicles and employees display a red ribbon as a symbol of the "Tie One On for Safety" or Red Ribbon Campaign.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners declare November 24, 1997 through January 1, 1998 to be the 1997 "Tie One On for Safety" campaign in Ingham County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County Sheriff Department encourage all County Departments to join in this community-wide effort.



LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97





ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 65

Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees:

RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION REQUEST FOR THE FAMILY DIVISION OF CIRCUIT COURT

RESOLUTION #97-314

WHEREAS, Public Act 388 created the Family Court Division of the Circuit Court; and

WHEREAS, the Circuit Court is requesting a supplemental appropriation to facilitate the changes associated with implementing this reorganization, which has been approved by the Supreme Court and is to be effective January 1, 1998.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the following actions:

1) Creation of a telephone call center for Circuit Court, located at the Grady Porter Building;

2) Moving of personnel between the various offices of the Circuit Court, Friend of the Court, and the Juvenile Division of Probate Court as necessary to implement the call center and to implement a centralized record filing function at Towne Center, as authorized by the Chief Circuit Court Judge, subject to the availability of funds;

3) Creation of a new special temporary position of Circuit Court File System Analyst, at an annual cost not exceeding $45,000, and not exceeding two years, with the salary and grade level to be determined by the Human Resources Director.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of residual funds within the 1997 Circuit Court budget and the transfer of funds from the 1997 Contingency, as approved by the Controller, not exceeding $60,000 in total for personnel costs and moving costs as authorized above and for other incidental expenses associated with the establishment of the Family Court Division of Circuit Court.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MIS Director is authorized to purchase and install the necessary equipment and software to create the call center, at a cost not to exceed $75,000, with funds to come from the Telephone Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments, and that the Chairperson is authorized to sign documents and contracts consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, McDonald, Hunting, Juall

Nays: None Absent: Goulet Approved 12/02/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97

ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 66

Introduced by the Law and Courts and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CIRCUIT COURT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE INGHAM COUNTY YOUTH CENTER

RESOLUTION #97-315

WHEREAS, Public Act 388 of 1996 amended the Revised Judicature Act to create the Family Court Division of the Circuit Court; and

WHEREAS, the County must identify who is responsible for the operation of the youth detention facility; and

WHEREAS, after consultation and deliberation with the Board of Commissioners the Circuit Court and Probate Courts Reorganization Plan proposed that the operation of the Ingham County Youth Center would be the responsibility of the Family Court Division of the Circuit Court; and

WHEREAS, the Circuit and Probate Court's Reorganization Plan has been approved by the Supreme Court and is to be effective January 1, 1998.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief Judge of the 30th Circuit Court shall have supervisory authority over and be responsible for the administration of the Ingham County Youth Center in accordance with all applicable state statutes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution will be reviewed in 1999 for its continued appropriateness.

LAW & COURTS: The Law & Courts Committee will meet on 12/04/97

FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved 12/03/97



























ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 67

Introduced by the Law & Courts Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE COURT REFORM ENACTED BY

PUBLIC ACT 374 OF 1996

RESOLUTION #97-316

WHEREAS, the Michigan Association of Counties has advised Ingham County that the Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice has published an Administrative Order addressing certain aspects of Public Act 374 of 1996; and

WHEREAS, the Courts and Commissioners have developed an excellent working relationship in this county, which is not adversely affected by the passage of PA 374 of 1996, or the Administrative Order; and

WHEREAS, the budgetary process provides for financial accountability.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges the Michigan Association of Counties to continue its support of co-employer status for employees in the courts and for conformance by the Courts with the Uniform Budgeting Act as provided in recent court reorganization legislation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges the Michigan Association of Counties to continue to work with representatives of the Chief Justice to affect such changes as may be necessary to fully implement court reorganization.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Michigan Association of Counties, Ingham County area Legislators; the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court; and the Chief Judges of the Ingham County Circuit, Probate, and District Courts.





Law & Courts: Yeas: Bernero, Goulet, Hunting, Pratt, Schafer, Smiley, Stid

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 12/04/97







ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 1997

AGENDA ITEM NO. 68

Introduced by the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING JUNE H. PALLOTTINI

RESOLUTION #97-317

WHEREAS, June H. Pallottini began serving on the Ingham County Parks Board in January, 1993; and

WHEREAS, prior to her appointment to the Parks Board, June served for many years on the Ingham County Fair Board; and

WHEREAS, as a Parks Board Trustee, June assisted in the development and implementation of effective Parks policies; and was instrumental in the establishment of an initiative to create an effective, positive working environment within the Ingham County Parks Department; and

WHEREAS, June played an important role in the successful transition from the Board of Ingham County Parks Trustees to the Ingham County Parks Board; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of Ingham County have greatly benefited by the improved services provided as a result of June's efforts, both as a member of the Parks Board and the Fair Board.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors June Pallottini for the many years of dedicated service and commitment she has provided in serving the County of Ingham and its citizens.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners extends its best wishes to June Pallottini and continued success in all her future endeavors.

Virgil Bernero Linda Keefe Randy Schafer

John Czarnecki Wallace Juall Linda A. Sims

Paul E. Goulet Jean M. McDonald Anne Smiley

Mark Grebner Paul Pratt Mary Stid

Bruce D. Hunting

PULLED - DECEMBER 9, 1997



Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STEP INCREASE FOR A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY EMPLOYEE

WHEREAS, Sherri Wiegman has worked for the Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney as Special Full Time Interim Administrator since May 19, 1997; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wiegman has been a valued and trusted employee who has unique skills and abilities not found in other temporary employees which allows the Prosecutor to utilize her skills in any situation which has been a benefit to the Prosecuting Attorney's Department and the County; and

WHEREAS, the Prosecutor is desirous of raising Ms. Wiegman from Step 1 ($20.48/hour) to Step 3 ($22.78/hour) of Grade Level M-6 for Managerial employees; and

WHEREAS, funds are within the Prosecuting Attorney's 1998 Budget.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney to increase the compensation for the Special Full Time Interim Administrator, Ms. Sherri Wiegman, from Step 1 of Grade Level M-6 for managerial employees to Step 3, effective January 1, 1998.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the employee's status continues to be temporary with no entitlement to holiday pay, sick leave, longevity pay, health or life insurance, overtime or comp time, or other accumulations.

Law & Courts: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Pratt, Schafer, Hunting

Nays: Goulet, Bernero Absent: None Approved 12/04/97

Administrative Services/Personnel:  The Administrative Services/Personnel Committee will meet on December 9, 1997.

Finance: The Finance Committee will meet on December 9, 1997.