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 #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.