THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2000, AT 7:00 P.M. IN
CONFERENCE ROOM B OF THE HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING, 5303 S. CEDAR, LANSING.
Agenda
Call to Order
Approval of the January 24, 2000 Minutes
Additions to the Agenda
Limited Public Comment
1. Health Department
a. Resolution to Authorize a Contract for Services with the Expectant Parents Organization
b. Resolution to Authorize a Reorganization of the Maternal and Infant Outreach Programs in the Health Department
c. Resolution to Authorize the Expenditure of Funds for Well Plugging in Lansing Township
d. Resolution to Authorize Contracts with Qualified Health Plans
e. Resolution Appointing Norman S. Miller, M.D. as a Deputy Medical Examiner and to Authorize a Contract
f. Resolution to Amend the 4C Agreement with the Family Independence Agency
g. Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to the 1999-00 Comprehensive Plan Budget and Contract (CPBC) Agreement
h Resolution to Authorize an Agreement with the Mid-Michigan District Health Department to Provide MSS/ISS Services
2. Commissioner Severino - Resolution to Urge the Capital Area District Library to Adopt an Internet Use Policy
3. Medical Care Facility - Communication, Susan O'Shea, Administrator on Annual Survey
4. Controller's Office - Resolution to Authorize Ingham County Purchasing & Properties Department to Assume
Responsibility of the Veterans' Memorial Monument on the Courthouse Grounds
5. Board Referrals
a. Resolution from Arenac County Supporting the County's Right of First Opportunity Alternative in Regards to Michigan Public Behavioral Healthcare System
b. Resolution from Ottawa County In Support of Retaining Local Control of Substance
Abuse Services and Mental Health Services
c. Resolution from the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission in Support of Retaining Local Control of Substance Abuse Services and Mental Health Services
d. Resolution from Eaton County in Support of Retaining Local Control of Substance Abuse Services and Mental
Health Services
Announcements
Public Comment
Adjournment
The County of Ingham will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting for the visually impaired, for individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five (5) working days notice to the County of Ingham. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Ingham in writing or by calling the following: Ingham County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 319, Mason, MI 48854 Phone: (517) 676-7200. A quorum of the Board of Commissioners may be in attendance at this meeting.
The following items have attachments available in the Board of Commissioners Office:
3. Medical Care Facility - Communication, Susan O'Shea, Administrator on Annual Survey
4. Controller's Office - Resolution to Authorize Ingham County Purchasing & Properties Department to Assume
Responsibility of the Veterans' Memorial Monument on the Courthouse Grounds
5. Board Referrals
a. Resolution from Arenac County Supporting the County's Right of First Opportunity Alternative in Regards to Michigan Public Behavioral Healthcare System
b. Resolution from Ottawa County In Support of Retaining Local Control of Substance
Abuse Services and Mental Health Services
c. Resolution from the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission in Support of Retaining Local Control of Substance Abuse Services and Mental Health Services
d. Resolution from Eaton County in Support of Retaining Local Control of Substance Abuse Services and Mental Health Services
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Minutes
Members Present: John Czarnecki, Anne Smiley, Mark Grebner, Alfreda Schmidt and
Mike Severino
Members Absent: None
Others Present: John Neilsen, Mary Stid, Jerry Ambrose, Jim Wilson, Bob Godbold,
Bruce Bragg, Pat Lindemann, Roxanne Peterson, Steve Chalker, Skip
Losey, Terry Guerin, Guillermo Lopez, Bevery Bishop, George Rowan and Jean Golden
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Czarnecki at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room B of the Human Services Building, 5303 South Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the December 6, 1999 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. SCHMIDT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 6
MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Additions to the Agenda
2i. Resolution to Accept a Donation, Amend the Budget and Authorize Equipment Purchases
2j. Resolution to Authorize a Contract with the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University
5. Substitute Resolution
Chairperson Czarnecki stated the next scheduled Committee meeting will be canceled.
Limited Public Comment: None
1. Interviews
b. Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission
The Committee interviewed Jean Golden for the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission
a. Board of Health
The Committee interviewed the following applicants for the Board of Health:
Cleophus Boyd
George Rowan
Beverly Spyke.
5. Solid Waste Planning Committee - Resolution Approving the Ingham County Solid Waste Plan Update
Mr. Lindemann stated the Plan contains a majority and a minority report. The minority stressed a source of permanent
funding should be established. The majority report did not recommend any permanent funding source.
Mr. Lindemann stated the household hazardous waste pick up is a vital service to the community. The County Health Department operates an excellent service. Without this service, people may dispose of their hazardous waste in appropriate ways. It is incumbent upon the County to fund this service. The price of this service is approximately $30,000 per year. The majority report calls for an end to the rural recycling program. The cities of East Lansing and Lansing have their own recycling programs.
Mr. Lindemann stated the County should purchase signs to be posted at the Mason site notifying them of the end of the
program if the Board approves this Plan. If the Plan is approved, he also suggested that fences be installed temporarily to
prevent further dumping at the Mason site once the recycling containers are removed.
Mr. Lindemann explained that it is the desire of Mayor Hollister to have some discussions with the Board regarding
approaching recycling from a regional perspective. Comm. Pratt had the same conversation with Mayor Hollister in 1999.
Therefore, Mr. Lindemann encouraged a letter from the Chair to the Mayor to begin those discussions once the Plan has
been adopted.
Comm. Severino stated he appreciated the work of the Planning Committee on this matter. In response to Comm. Severino,
Mr. Lindemann explained that the State does not have the authority to instruct the County to conduct a recycling program.
Mr. Wilson stated he has been informed the State will not implement or fund any recycling programs.
Mr. Neilsen explained the main issue at hand is funding and the scope of the funding. The Controller's recommendation is
that recycling should not be conducted only in rural areas. If recycling is not offered to the entire County, it should be left
up to the local units of government. The Controller's Office is also recommending the Plan be sent back to the Planning
Commitment for a review of the fees. The Plan format should also be revised to comport with Ingham County legal counsel
and Michigan DEQ recommendations. If this Committee approves the Substitute Resolution to send the Plan back to the
Planning Committee, the Board will act on same on February 8. The Board would act upon the revised Plan on March 28.
The Resolution to return the Plan to the Planning Committee was compiled after discussions with the County attorney.
Mr. Guerin stated two proposed funding mechanisms were presented to this Committee last year. The minority report
contained a two-tiered funding mechanism and a generation fee. He stated there was a question last year regarding the
legality of the proposed mechanisms. Mr. Neilsen explained that the County attorney did not believe the 2-tiered funding
mechanism met the requirements of the Bolt decision. Therefore, the attorney would not recommend that the County
entertain the adoption of that proposal. The generation fee was deemed legal as long as it was set up properly.
Mr. Chalker stated that recycling services should be determined by the local jurisdictions. The County does not employ an
entity which is capable of providing the necessary operations for a rural recycling program. When the rural recycling
program began, it was meant to be a demonstration for the local municipalities. Many local jurisdictions refuse to have any
direct involvement in rural recycling services. Mr. Chalker explained that the majority report recommends that general fund
monies should be the primary source of funding. If the Plan is sent back to the Planning Committee, there will not be any
dramatic change in funding recommendations.
Mr. Losey explained that from a haulers stand point, it is difficult to use their own funds to implement a recycling program.
Mr. Wilson stated that Stockbridge had dropped out of the recycling program. They have since requested the return of the
program. Delhi has requested a recycling site. The community has expressed a need for the recycling program. The
recycling program is cost effective.
In response to Chairperson Czarnecki, Mr. Lindemann explained that a few municipalities would contribute some funds to a recycling program. It would have to be negotiated. This idea has not been attempted to his knowledge. Mr. Lindemann also stated that people come from all over the County to use the Mason recycling site. He stated the County should be prepared for an outcry from the community once the recycling services have ended. The Board should send letters to the municipalities indicating an interest to work out a regional program.
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Chairperson Stid stated the Board has been remiss in reminding the public that the recycling service in Mason is a temporary
service. If the County does not provide this service, people will not continue to recycle their recyclable items.
In response to Comm. Grebner, Mr. Wilson stated the current recycling budget is approximately $200,000. The Committee
discussed this issue briefly. Mr. Wilson explained the cost recovery options. The County could recover up to the full cost
of the program. The Committee continued their discussion of the Plan.
Mr. Neilsen stated that Waste Management is interested in negotiating an extension of the recycling contract. Waste
Management will also send letters to the municipalities regarding the end of the recycling program.
Comm. Severino stated that rebating the tipping fee to municipalities which perform their own recycling programs would
guarantee a stream of revenue. Mr. Lindemann stated this issue could be negotiated with the municipalities. The
Committee continued their discussion regarding the tipping fees.
Comm. Grebner stated it would be appropriate for the Board Chair to send letters to the municipalities notifying them when
the recycling program will end. The County should also take the initiative in developing a rural recycling program.
Implementing the program would require levying a County-wide fee. The fee would then be rebated back to the cities, in
part. Households would incur a four or five dollar fee. Chairperson Czarnecki stated East Lansing and Lansing
should be reimbursed for their actual costs. However, he believes the townships should step up and assume their actual
costs.
Mr. Guerin explained that if the Report is sent back to the Planning Committee, the issue of levying a generation fee would
need to be reviewed by the County's attorney. This is a jurisdictional issue. The committee would revisit the issue of a
funding mechanism. Mr. Guerin also explained that the majority voted for educational programs with the understanding that
the support would come from the general fund.
Comm. Severino stated that Comm. Grebner's proposal should be put in writing. The costs of admission appear to be within
the Plan. The haulers need to decide which direction they wish to take. Mr. Wilson explained that the County must submit
how much waste it generates on an annual basis. Mr. Chalker stated he is concerned that the discussion of fees may put his
business, and others, at a serious disadvantage.
Comm. Grebner suggested that the Planning Committee consider the idea of a fee levied, at the tipping point, on all waste
generated from Ingham County and deposited into the eligible landfills. This fee would be sufficient in amount to cover the
cost of site-based or comprehensive recycling programs. The money generated from the fee would be paid to the
municipalities which run recycling programs in proportion to their generation of waste. Mr. Chalker stated this suggestion
would create a real administrative nightmare.
The Committee concurred with Comm. Grebner's suggestion. This proposal is to be added to the Board's Statement of
Objection to Solid Waste Plan 2000 Update as item number six. This proposal will be drafted by Mr. Neilsen for the next
Finance meeting.
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHMIDT, TO APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION FOR PRESENTATION OF DRAFT - INGHAM COUNTY SOLID WASTE PLAN FIVE-YEAR UPDATE AND REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMITTEE WITH OBJECTIONS WITH THE CHANGE NOTED ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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3. Informational Item from Commissioner Schafer - Resolution to Support HOME: Homecare Options for Michigan's Elders
Ms. Peterson explained that the elderly population is increasing. However, the funding has not increased. This Resolution
has been passed by several other counties. It requests the State to consider increasing the amount of dollars available for
non-Medicaid and disabled elderly persons.
Mr. Neilsen explained that Ms. Peterson had suggested a change to the Resolution. The BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
paragraph should read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that our citizens request Governor Engler and the Michigan Legislature to implement a phase-in appropriation plan to provide incremental funding increases for each of the next three years to support Homecare Options for Michigan's Elders (HOME).
MOVED BY COMM. SMILEY, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO
SUPPORT HOME: HOMECARE OPTIONS FOR MICHIGAN'S ELDERS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Peterson commended Comm. Schafer's initiative in submitting this Resolution to this Committee.
MOVED BY COMM. GREBNER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SMILEY, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
2. Health Department
a. Resolution to Appoint Dean G. Sienko, M.D. to the Post of Ingham County Medical Examiner
b. Resolution to Appoint Deputy Medical Examiners for a Term of Office Beginning January 1, 2000
c. Resolution to Establish the Term of Office, to Set Compensation for and to Authorize Independent Contractor Agreements with Deputy Medical Examiners
d. Resolution to Adjust the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program Fee Schedule
e. Resolution to Adjust the Maternal Support Services & Infant Support Services Fee Schedules
f. Resolution to Authorize a Contract with the City of Lansing to Provide Dental Services to Homeless People
g. Notice of Dental Grant Proposal to State of Michigan
h. Resolution to Authorize a Child Day Care Licensing Agreement with the Michigan Department of Consumer and
Industry Services
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
In response to Comm. Severino, Mr. Bragg explained that items d and e are adopting the State's fee schedule. He also
explained that he did not include copies of the old schedules as the State changes procedures each year.
In response to Comm. Smiley, Mr. Bragg stated that the proposal in item 2f has been submitted on behalf of the County. He
explained that he was interested in having someone else administer the service. The service is intended to be self supporting.
The County is not interested in taking up another responsibility. To date, another provider has not stepped up to provide
this service. There was further discussion regarding this issue.
2i. Resolution to Accept a Donation, Amend the Budget and Authorize Equipment
Purchases
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MOVED BY COMM. SMILEY, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO
ACCEPT A DONATION, AMEND THE BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2j. Resolution to Authorize a Contract with the Institute of Public Policy and Social
Research at Michigan State University
Mr. Bragg explained that a contract was authorized with ITS to conduct a population-based survey of health related
behaviors. The County made a payment to ITS of $24,000. ITS began its work, finalizing and testing the survey
instrument. Once the survey instrument was ready, Health Department staff began pressing for dates when the survey would
be implemented. ITS was evasive, promised dates and then failed to start work. ITS notified the Department in December
1999 that it was having financial difficulties and that it might file for bankruptcy. ITS could not conduct the survey.
The County Attorney drafted a letter to ITS demanding the work be completed or to return the money to the County. The
attorney is in the process of filing a complaint against ITS. It could be one to two years before the County receives the
money, if at all.
In the interim, the Department has been talking with the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State
University about conducting the survey. IPPSR advised that it could use the survey instrument that is now ready and
conduct the telephone survey for $35,000. The County has $24,778 available from the R.W. Johnson and W.K. Kellogg
foundation grants. The additional $10,222 is available in the Community Health Assessment Unit project in the Health
Department's 2000 budget.
MOVED BY COMM. SMILEY, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO
AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH THE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY AND SOCIAL RESEARCH AT
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Neilsen stated that all the Health Department Resolutions will go before the Board on Tuesday with the exception of
item 2i.
4. Veterans' Affairs - Informational Item
Mr. Neilsen explained that discussions have been taking place regarding the continued maintenance and upkeep of the
Ingham County Veterans Memorial Monument. The Monument Committee has formally asked the County to assume the
maintenance of the Monument. A meeting will be held with Purchasing and Properties and Randy Marwede to further
discuss this matter. This Committee will be updated on this matter once the discussions have taken place.
Comm. Schmidt thanked Mr. Neilsen for following up on this matter. She suggested that Douglas Williams be invited to
attend the discussions.
Mr. Ambrose explained that issues such as adding or deleting names from the Monument will be difficult to handle. The
maintenance will be relatively easy. Mr. Ambrose stated he did not know the annual cost of maintaining the Monument.
Comm. Grebner stated the County may be willing to take care of the standard maintenance of the Monument. However, if
the Monument is in need of substantial renovations in the future, the needed funds may need to come from donations.
Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission
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MOVED BY COMM. SCHMIDT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SEVERINO, TO APPOINT JEAN GOLDEN TO THE
MID-SOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Board of Health
MOVED BY COMM. SMILEY, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHMIDT, TO REAPPOINT PATRICIA HEPP, SUE
GILLETTE RENSING AND SATURNINO RODRIQUES TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY COMM. SCHMIDT, SUPPORTED BY COMM. GREBNER, TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH:
GUILLERMO LOPEZ Consumer 12/31/00
BEVERLY BISHOP Provider 12/31/01
GEORGE ROWAN Provider 12/31/01
CLEOPHUS BOYD, JR. Consumer 12/31/02
A COMMUNICATION WILL BE SENT TO BETH SPYKE NOTIFYING HER THAT SHE WILL BE STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED FOR THE NEXT VACANCY.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Board Referrals
a. Letter from the Library of Michigan Approving Delhi Township, Meridian Township and Williamston City as Participating Municipalities of the Capital Area District Library
b. Letter and Resolution from Arenac County Urging the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services and the Office of Regulatory Reform to Rely on the Recommendations of Child Development and the Child Care Experts to Improve and Strengthen the Proposed Rules R 400.5101 Through R 400.5555 That Govern Child Care Centers
c. Letter and Resolution from Midland County to Respond to "Competition for Management of Public-Funded Specialty Services"
d. Resolution from Monroe County Regarding Mental Health Services
e. Resolution from the Mid South Substance Abuse Commission to Retain Quality Control of Specialty Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services
The Board Referrals were received and placed on file.
Announcements
Chairperson Czarnecki stated the Board of Health will be addressing this Committee in the near future regarding the banning
of smoking in public and private work places.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff
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MEMORANDUM
To: Human Services Committee
Finance Committee
From: Bruce Bragg
Date: February 29, 2000
Subject: Proposal to Contract with the Expectant Parents Organization
This is a recommendation to authorize a contract with the Expectant Parents Organization (EPO), a Michigan non-profit
organization located at 3401 E. Saginaw, Suite 102A, Lansing, Michigan, 48912. The Health Department has used the EPO
for many years to provide education and training on childbirth, pregnancy, care of newborns and family planning services to
pregnant women who are patients of the Department's Women Health programs. The previous contract expired December
31, 1999.
I am recommending a two year agreement, with the year 2000 compensation to increase by three percent over the 1999 rate,
and the year 2001 compensation to increase by three percent over the year 2000 rate. This will place total compensation for
2000 at $8,709 and total compensation for year 2001 at $8,970. The Scope of Services for the agreement remains the same
as it has been for the last several years:
The Expectant Parent Organization shall conduct classes in the Second Waiting Room in the Ingham County Health
Department's Women's Health Services on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and on Thursdays from 9:30am
to 11:30 am. The curriculum for these classes shall cover the following topics:
Choices in birth control.
Pregnancy, Changes and discomforts of the mother and growth of the baby.
Labor and Delivery: Childbirth video & Discussion.
Breathing and Relaxation Exercises & Comfort Measures for Labor.
Breast feeding.
Caring for Mother and Baby: What to expect in the hospital and at home.
Newborn Care and Feeding.
Cesarean Birth Discussion & Video.
A copy of the Class Schedule will be attached to the contract and is posted in Women's Health Services for clients to review.
I recommend that the Board adopt the attached resolution and authorize the two year agreement with the Expectant Parents Organization.
Attachment
cc: John Jacobs w/attachment
Bruce Miller w/attachment
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
WITH THE EXPECTANT PARENTS ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department provides services to pregnant women and has contracted with the
Expectant Parents Organization (EPO) for many years to provide education and training related to childbirth, pregnancy,
care of newborns and family planning services to the women served; and
WHEREAS, the contract with the EPO expired on December 31, 1999 and the Health Officer is recommending that a new
contract be authorized for a two year period; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that this is an anticipated and budgeted service.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract for services with
the Expectant Parents Organization, a Michigan not-for-profit corporation, located at 3401 E. Saginaw, Suite 102A,
Lansing, Michigan, 48912.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County shall compensate the EPO at the rate of $8,709 during 2000 and at the
rate of $8,970 during 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the contract after review by the County
Attorney.
MEMORANDUM
To: Human Services Committee
Administrative Services/Personnel Committee
Finance Committee
From: Bruce Bragg
Date: January 31, 2000
Subject: Reorganization of the Maternal and Infant Outreach Programs
This memo will describe a change in the organization and supervision of the Maternal Infant Outreach Program (MIHAS) and JumpStart Program. In October, 1999 these two units were combined on a trial basis to address issues of continuity of care and duplication of services as well as staffing needs in Women's Health. The trial has proven successful and I am now recommending a formal reorganization be put into place.
Rationale
Prior to October, 1999 the Department operated two separate paraprofessional outreach programs that addressed maternal
and infant patient needs. The focus of the MIHAS program is to facilitate access to care for pregnant women and infants
through home based paraprofessional services. JumpStart's primary goal is prevention of child abuse and neglect through
home based paraprofessional services that promote positive parenting. Because the services overlap, there was some
duplication of referrals and services and a need to change providers at specific points in time. This resulted in an interruption
of service and a lack of continuity. The two programs were housed together but had separate coordinators and were
supervised by different managers in the Department. Record keeping and client documentation were completely separate and
when clients needed services they had to call both programs.
Also, prior to October Women's Health Services was in critical need of additional nursing hours. Women's Health Services
had assumed primary care responsibility for 3,200 Ingham Health Plan enrollees and the effect was a shortage of nursing
time for the traditional family planning services and clients. The shortage resulted in delays for walk-in service and a great
deal of pressure on all scheduled visits. An additional nursing position was needed to facilitate patient flow and allow for
increased capacity to meet the need.
Proposed Solution
The solution proposed was to combine supervision of the MIHAS and JumpStart staff, have them work under a single
coordinator and to cross train them. To accomplish this Tamara Stein, JumpStart Coordinator was assigned to coordinate
both programs. The MIHAS Coordinator was transferred to Women's Health Services as a Clinic Nurse. The change was
implemented on a trial basis in October. I am now recommending that the change be formalized.
Reclassification of Position
The Human Resources Department has evaluated the new position, Jumpstart/MIO Coordinator, and has recommended that
it be classified at the ICEA P6 level. This recommendation would result in the JumpStart Coordinator's position being
reclassified from ICEA P5 to ICEA P6 and the MIHAS Coordinator position being reclassified as a Clinic Nurse at the N1
level, with the incumbent being red-lined at the N4 level.
The Attached Resolution will authorize the reorganization and implement the proposed changes in classifications for the two
coordinator positions.
Attachment
cc: Bruce Miller w/attachment
Elaine Tannenbaum w/attachment
John Jacobs w/attachment
Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A REORGANIZATION OF THE MATERNAL AND INFANT OUTREACH
PROGRAMS IN THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Health Department has for many years operated a Maternal and Infant Outreach Program, as a part of
Women's Health Services, intended to facilitate access to care for low-income pregnant women and infants, through home
based paraprofessional services; and
WHEREAS, in 1998 the Department began to administer a JumpStart Program, as a part of the Public Health Nursing
Bureau, focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect through home based paraprofessional services that promote
positive parenting; and
WHEREAS, Women's Health Services has assumed primary care responsibility for about 3,200 women enrolled in the
Ingham Health Plan, and this has resulted in a shortage of nursing staff; and
WHEREAS, the Department implemented a temporary reorganization in October, 1999 to merge the two paraprofessional
outreach activities under one coordinator and within one unit of the Department and assigned the MIHAS Coordinator as a
Clinic Nurse in Women's Health Services; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the reorganization of paraprofessional outreach services be made permanent.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a reorganization of the
paraprofessional outreach programs operated within the Health Department (Maternal and Infant Outreach and JumpStart)
effective February 28, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the two programs shall operate under a single coordinator position and that position
number HLHNUR035 (JumpStart Project Coordinator, ICEA P5) shall be classified as a JumpStart/MIO Coordinator at the
ICEA P6 level.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that position number HLHMHA001 (Maternal and Infant Outreach Coordinator, ICEA
N4) shall be classified as a Clinic Nurse at the ICEA N1 level, and that the incumbent shall be red-lined at the N4 level.
MEMORANDUM
To: Human Services Committee
Finance Committee
From: Bruce Bragg
Date: February 29, 2000
Subject: Authorization to Amend the FY 2000 Budget, to Arrange for Services to Locate and Plug Abandoned Wells in
Accordance with a Circuit Court Order
This is a recommendation to adjust the Health Department's FY 2000 Budget and to authorize the Health Officer to arrange
for and pay for services necessary to locate and plug abandoned wells on six properties located in Lansing Township. The
Department has been working for more than four years to get Eyde Brothers Development Company to properly plug
abandoned wells on properties they plan to develop in Lansing Township, just north of Lake Lansing Road and just west of I127.
Eyde Brothers Development Company has repeatedly refused to plug the wells. In 1996, the County Attorney filed an
action on behalf of the Department to order the owners to properly plug the wells. Judge Lawrence M. Glazer has been
unable to gain the cooperation of the Eyde Brothers Development Company to properly plug the wells. In late 1999, Judge
Glazer issued an order for the Health Officer to locate the wells on the properties and to plug them. He further ordered that
the owners would pay 125% of the cost of those actions. The location and plugging was ordered to be accomplished before
9:00 p.m. on May 15, 2000.
The Department has worked with the Ingham County Drain Office to locate the wells. Additionally, we have requested
quotes from several well drillers for properly plugging the wells. I am requesting that the Board of Commissioners authorize
the Controller to adjust the Department's FY 2000 budget to increase revenues and expenses by $40,000. This adjustment
should cover the cost of the locating and plugging and cover the 25% administrative cost ordered by the Court.
The Bureau of Environmental Health Director has requested that the administrative funds, which will probably be between
$7,000 and $8,000, should be expended to purchase global positioning system units to assist the Department in locating
abandoned wells and to serve a number of other purposes within the environmental health program. I support that request
and authorization is included in the authorizing resolution.
Attached is a resolution to authorize the County and the Department to take the actions necessary to implement the Court's
order. This is an important event in our efforts to protect the very valuable ground water supply that serves our community.
I recommend that the Board adopt the resolution and authorize the actions necessary to implement the order.
Attachment
cc: Bob Godbold w/attachment
Richard McNulty w/attachment
Darnell Earley w/attachment
John Jacobs w/attachment
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
WELL PLUGGING IN LANSING TOWNSHIP
WHEREAS, abandoned, unplugged drinking water wells pose a threat to Ingham County's drinking water resources,
providing an open conduit for surface contaminants to reach the drinking water aquifer; and
WHEREAS, Rule 325.1668, promulgated under 333.12714 of the Public Health Code, gives the Health Officer authority to
require well owners to plug abandoned wells; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department, with the assistance of the County Attorney, has petitioned Circuit Court for Ingham
County to order the proper well plugging of wells on six (6) Lansing Township properties, known as 2323 Lake Lansing
Road, 2327 Lake Lansing Road, 2401 Lake Lansing Road, 2409 Lake Lansing Road, 2411 Lake Lansing Road and 2423
Lake Lansing Road; and
WHEREAS, efforts to have the wells plugged by the owner have failed and Circuit Court Judge Lawrence M. Glazer has
ordered the Health Officer by May 15, 2000 "to directly or indirectly undertake any and all necessary means to locate and
plug the wells identified above." Further, Judge Lawrence M. Glazer stipulated the Defendants shall pay and tender to the
Plaintiff (Ingham County) "125% of direct cost of payroll, materials and services incurred by Plaintiff. The balance over
direct costs is to cover administrative costs incurred by Plaintiff."; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Ingham County Drain Office, the
Health Officer has identified the unplugged wells and has received quotes from three licensed well drilling contractors; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Controller to amend the
Health Department's FY 2000 budget to authorize the expenditures necessary to implement the Circuit Court's order and to
anticipate the revenue from the property owner.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to amend
the Health Department's FY 2000 budget by increasing revenues and expenditures by $40,000, with the expenditures to
support the cost of locating and properly plugging the abandoned wells on the six properties included in the Circuit Court
Order No. 95-81048-CE and the revenues to come from the property owner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Officer be authorized to issue one or more purchase orders and/or execute
contracts with well drillers and other individuals or organizations necessary to locate the wells and to properly abandon them
in accordance with the order from the Circuit Court, and in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures of
the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is authorized to use the administrative costs for the purchase of
global positioning systems, GPS, to assist in locating unplugged abandoned wells.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any agreements or contract necessary to
implement this resolution, after review by the County Attorney.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Human Services Committee
Finance Committee
FROM: Bruce Bragg
RE: Contracts with Qualified Health Plans
Since 1994, the Health Department has had relationships with Qualified Health Plans that hold Medicaid contracts with the
State of Michigan. At the present time, the Health Department has relationships with three Qualified Health Plans:
Physicians Health Network (PHP), The Wellness Plan (TWP), and the McLaren Health Plan (MHP).
Under the relationships, the Health Department is paid a monthly capitation to render primary care to people who choose to
come to Health Centers that are operated by the Health Department. The capitation contracts are important. The Health
Department is paid by the three Qualified Health Plans to render primary care and perform other services to approximately
7,500 Medicaid managed care patients during any given month. They have largely replaced the older fee-for-service
relationships between the Health Department and the State of Michigan Medicaid Agency.
All three Qualified Health Plans are being required to make changes in their contracts by the State of Michigan. All three
have presented new contracts to the Health Department. The contracts include the changes required by the state and also
changes that the Qualified Health Plans are making on their own.
The only agreement where there will be a significant change is the contract with PHP. The contract changes the risk sharing
arrangement and also eliminates language that made a subsidy available to support one of the Health Centers under certain
circumstances. The risk sharing arrangement that PHP is proposing includes a 10 percent withholding of the primary care
capitation if the Health Department does not break even on the specialty care and hospital pools. The only risk to the
County is the loss of the withholding. If there is a balance at the end of the year, the County will receive the withholding
and 50 percent of the balance.
The McLaren Health Plan contract also has a 10 percent withholding. The only risk to the County is the potential loss of the
withholding if all of MHP does not break even. The upside opportunity is limited to 12.5% of the total Inpatient Pool
surplus. This is exactly the same arrangement as it appears in the original McLaren agreement.
The financial and risk sharing arrangement in the TWP contract is also identical to the arrangement in the old agreement. It
also includes a 10 percent withholding of the primary care capitation. It also involves sharing gains. Losses, if any are
carried forward into future contract years.
I urge the Board to approve the new contracts with the Qualified Health Plans so that the Health Department can continue
providing Medicaid managed care.
cc: Bruce Miller
John Jacobs
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS WITH QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS
WHEREAS, Ingham County has since 1994 had relationships with Qualified Health Plans that hold Medicaid contracts with
the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, at the present time the Department has relationships with three Qualified Health Plans; Physicians Health
Network (PHP); The Wellness Plan (TWP) and the McLaren Health Plan (MHP); and
WHEREAS, under the capitation contracts the Health Department is paid to render primary care and perform other services
to approximately 7,500 Medicaid managed care patients each month; and
WHEREAS, all three Qualified Health Plans are being required to make changes in their contracts by the State of Michigan
and have presented new contracts to the Health Department; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes agreements with
Physicians Health Network, The Wellness Plan and McLaren Health Plan to provide primary care services, through the
Health Department, to Medicaid-eligible persons enrolled in the three Health Management Organizations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these agreements shall provide for a capitated monthly payment to Ingham County for
each person assigned, and that the County shall share in any savings earned by the HMO for those persons assigned to the
County and shall have limited liability, not to exceed 10 percent of the monthly capitation for any losses experienced by the HMO.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement shall be for one year periods and shall be continued on a year to year
basis with either party having the right to terminate with proper notice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the contracts after review by the County Attorney.
Memorandum
TO: Human Services Committee
FROM: Dean G. Sienko, M.D.
Medical Examiner
DATE: February 22, 2000
SUBJECT: Appointing Norman S. Miller, M.D. as a Deputy Medical Examiner
The attached resolution appoints a new Deputy Medical Examiner for the appointment to expire on December 31, 2003.
DGS/kjr
Attachment
Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPOINTING NORMAN S. MILLER, M.D. AS A DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TO
AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, under the authority of Public Act 181 of 1953, as amended, is
responsible for appointing the County Medical Examiner, and with the approval of the Medical Examiner, may appoint
Deputy Medical Examiners; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has granted authority to contract with physicians appointed as Deputy Medical
Examiners and has set out certain contractual terms and conditions including term of office and method and rate of
compensation, in Resolutions No. 00-009 and 00-010; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has appointed Dean G. Sienko, M.D., as the Medical Examiner in
Ingham County to a term expiring December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sienko is requesting that the Board of Commissioners hereby appoint Norman S. Miller, M.D. as a Deputy
Medical Examiner.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints Norman S. Miller,
M.D., 716 North-Lawn, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, as a Deputy Medical Examiner to a term of office expiring
December 31, 2003 subject to the terms and conditions set out in Resolutions 00-009 and 00-010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorize a contract with Dr. Miller subject to the terms
and conditions set out in Resolutions 00-009 and 00-010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the contract after review by the County Attorney.
MEMORANDUM
To: Human Services Committee
Administrative Services/Personnel Committee
Finance Committee
From: Bruce Bragg
Date: February 29, 2000
Subject: An Amendment to the Michigan 4C Agreement with the Family Independence Agency
This is a recommendation to authorize an amendment to the existing agreement with the Michigan Family Independence
Agency to support Community Coordinated Child Care(4C) services provided through the Office For Young Children
(OYC). The OYC provided information, referral, training, and other services to day care organizations and to parents of
children in Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee Counties. The Michigan Family Independence Agency (FIA) is the
major financial supporter for these services through a Michigan 4C agreement with Ingham County.
The FIA proposes to amend the agreement for the period January 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000
to expand child care resources and referral services for FIA clients identified by Clinton County and Shiawassee County
"Project Zero." The FIA proposes to provide Ingham County with an additional $66,842 to implement the expanded services.
The attached resolution will authorize the proposed amendment, including the addition of two grant funded, part-time OYC
Day Care Specialist (ICEA P-3) positions and the purchase of two laptop computers. The additional funding will support
the additional cost of providing the expanded services. I recommend that the Board of Commissioners adopt the resolution
and authorize the amendment.
Attachment
cc: Bob Townsend w/attachment
John Jacobs w/attachment
Darnell Earley w/attachment
Ken Sperber w/attachment
Bob Glandon w/attachment
Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 4C AGREEMENT WITH THE
FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children provides information, referral, training, and other services to day care
organizations and to parents of children in Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee Counties; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has provided financial support for these services for many years, originally through the
Michigan Department of Social Services and now through the successor organization, the Michigan Family Independence
Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Family Independence Agency (FIA) has a contract with Ingham County for the period October 1,
1999 through September 30, 2000 for these purposes and is proposing to amend the agreement to expand child care
resources and referral services for FIA clients identified by Clinton County and Shiawassee County Project Zero; and
WHEREAS, the FIA will provide an additional $66,842 to support these services during the period January 1, 2000 through
September 30, 2000 and anticipates continuing the funding in the FY 2001 agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the amendment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an Amendment to the 4C
Agreement with the Michigan Family Independence Agency (FIA), originally authorized in Resolution No. 98-243, and
amended with #99-250.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment will expand the services of the Office for Young Children, during the
period January 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000, to provide supportive services to Clinton and Shiawassee County FIA
clients seeking employment as part of Project Zero.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum dollar amount of the Agreement shall be increased by $66,842 from
$221,747 to $288,589.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two grant funded, part-time Day Care Specialist positions (ICEA P3) will be
established for the duration of the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MIS Director is authorized to purchase two laptop computer workstations, for up to $6,000 to support the services delivered by the OYC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department's FY2000 budget to implement this resolution, and that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
MEMORANDUM
To: Human Services Committee
Finance Committee
From: Bruce Bragg
Date: February 29, 2000
Subject: Amendment to the 1999-00 CPBC Agreement with the State
This is a recommendation to authorize an amendment to the 1999-00 Comprehensive Plan Budget and Contract (CPBC)
Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). The Agreement was originally authorized in
Resolution No. 99-175. It incorporates slightly greater than $5.0 million of State and Federal funding to support public
health programs in Ingham County. It also establishes the program requirements that Ingham County must deliver.
The MDCH defines the "Amendment Purpose and Justification" as:
The purpose of this amendment is to: incorporate Attachments I, II and IV as revised for the Local Public Health
Operations (LPHO) and categorical budget detail, output measures and performance reimbursement criteria; add/revise
information in Attachment III for new programs and clarification of existing programs; and adjust funding and performance levels.
The amendment will recognize a net increase in funding of $421,389 from $4,607,750 to $5,029,139. Following is a listing
of the major changes in the Agreement that will be incorporated through the amendment.
I recommend that the Board of Commissioners adopt the attached resolution and authorize the proposed amendment to the 1999-00 CPBC Agreement.
Attachment
cc: John Jacobs w/attachment
Darnell Earley w/attachment
Bob Townsend w/attachment
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1999-00 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BUDGET AND
CONTRACT (CPBC) AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Ingham County annually enters into a Comprehensive Plan Budget and Contract (CPBC) Agreement with the
Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) to define State and Federal funding support for services to be
provided in Ingham County and to establish service program requirements; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County has an executed 1999-00 CPBC Agreement with the MDCH; and
WHEREAS, there have been program and funding changes proposed and implemented since the agreement was executed
and there is mutual need to amend the CPBC Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed amendment to
the 1999-00 CPBC Agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the
1999-00 Comprehensive Plan Budget and Contract Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total State and Federal funding made available through the Agreement shall
increase by $421,389 from $4,607,750 to $5,029,139.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to adjust the Health Department's 2000 budget to
implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment and subcontracts and
grants which are a part of the 1999-00 CPBC Agreement after review by the County Attorney.
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Human Services Committee
Finance Committee
FROM: Bruce Bragg
DATE: February 29, 2000
SUBJECT: Contract with Mid-Michigan District - Maternal Support Services and Infant Support Services
Maternal Support Services and Infant Support Services are a set of nursing, social work and nutrition services provided to
support women and infants, with the intent of improving the health status of both. The Health Department has documented
that the application of these supportive services will improve the health status of infants born to at-risk women.
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department made a business decision to stop providing MSS/ISS services in Clinton
County. The Ingham County Health Department is a certified provider of MSS/ISS services, and provides these services to
approximately 1,025 women and children annually in Ingham County. Additionally, the Department provides pregnancy
related services to a number of clients who reside in Clinton County. Historically we have referred these clients to the
Mid-Michigan District Health Department for MSS/ISS services. We can no longer do that. I have proposed to the
Mid-Michigan District Health Department Director that Mid-Michigan authorize Ingham County to provide MSS/ISS
services in Clinton County until such time that Mid-Michigan decides to again provide these services.
The Mid-Michigan District Director is prepared to support an authorization for Ingham County to provide MSS/ISS
services in Clinton County. The authorization will facilitate good coordination of care for a number of at-risk pregnant,
low-income women.
Attached is a resolution to authorize a contract with the Mid-Michigan District Health Department. The Mid-Michigan
District Board of Health will consider a similar resolution. I recommend that the Board adopt the resolution and authorize
the cooperative agreement with the Mid-Michigan District Health Department.
cc: John Jacobs w/attachment
Bruce Miller w/attachment
Elaine Tannenbaum w/attachment
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MID-MICHIGAN DISTRICT HEALTH
DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE MSS/ISS SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Mid-Michigan District Health Department has made a business decision to stop delivering Maternal
Support Services and Infant Support Services; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department is a certified provider of Maternal Support Services (MSS) and Infant
Support Services (ISS) and has primary and speciality care clients who reside in Clinton County; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County and the Mid-Michigan District Health Officers recommend that the Ingham County Board
of Commissioners and the Mid-Michigan District Board of Health authorize the Ingham County Health Department to
provide Maternal Support Services and Infant Support Services to eligible clients in Clinton County until such time as the
Mid-Michigan District Health Department should re-initiate these services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with the
Mid-Michigan District Health Department pursuant to MCLA 124.501, the Urban Cooperation Act of 1967, whereby the
Ingham County Health Department shall provide Maternal Support Services and Infant Support Services to eligible clients
residing in Clinton County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Health Department shall be authorized to deliver these services as
long as it maintains its State certification to deliver the services and/or until the Mid-Michigan District Health Department
shall re-initiate these services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the inter-county contract shall be for the period commencing 15 days after it is fully
signed through September 30, 2000, after which date it shall continue from year to year upon the same terms and conditions
as set forth in the contract until terminated by joint action of both counties, or by either county upon not less than one (1)
year after delivery of written notice thereof to the other county.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the contract after review by the County Attorney.
Introduced by Commissioner Severino of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO URGE THE CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
TO ADOPT AN INTERNET USE POLICY
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appoints the members of the Capital Area District Library; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is committed to protecting minors from obscene material or
sexually explicit material that is harmful to minors; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is committed to providing choice for parents in terms of what
their children are exposed to in the library.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges the Capital Area District
Library to adopt an "Internet Use Policy" for its library branches that offer use of the Internet or a computer to access the Internet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the "Internet Use Policy" should be one which protects the children of this district who
use the library system from obscene matter or sexually explicit matter that is harmful to minors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, one or more of the following methods should be used to accomplish this goal:
-Make available, to individuals of any age, 1 or more terminals that cannot access obscene matter or sexually explicit matter
that is harmful to minors,
-Reserve, to individuals 18 years of age or older or minors who are accompanied by their parent or guardian, 1 or more
terminals that may receive any Internet material,
-Require an adult library employee to monitor the terminals being used by minors,
-Arrange the terminals in a configuration that allows a Library staff employee to view the terminals used by minors at all times,
-Provide an access system or install software that prevents a minor from viewing obscene matter or sexually explicit matter
that is harmful to minors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Capital Area District Library
and the legislative body of each municipality that is a member of the library district.
RESOLUTION STAFF REVIEW DATE: February 28, 2000
Agenda Item Title: Resolution to Authorize Ingham County Purchasing & Properties Department to Assume Responsibility
of the Veterans' Memorial Monument on the Courthouse Grounds
Submitted by: Controllers Office/Veterans Affairs Office
Committees: Ad.Ser/Per. , H.S. * , Law & Cts. , Finance *
Summary of Proposed Action: This resolution will authorize the Ingham County Purchasing & Properties Department to
assume responsibility of the Veterans' Memorial Monument on the Courthouse Grounds as outlined in the attached
"PROPOSAL TO THE INGHAM COUNTY PURCHASING & PROPERTIES DEPARTMENT TO ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VETERANS' MEMORIAL MONUMENT ON THE COURTHOUSE GROUNDS"
Financial Implications: Funds from the DART Bank Donation fund can be used for care and maintenance of the Ingham
County Veterans' Memorial Monument, there is only a $200 - 300 balance normally and the reality is the County will
probably have to absorb these costs in the near future
The monument is currently in good shape and no major costs are anticipated in the near future although it will be the
County's responsibility in the future. The current Ingham County Veterans' Memorial Monument Committee has advised the
County that Veterans' groups will be active in fund raising efforts in the future.
Other Implications: These ongoing maintenance cost expenses are not viewed to be major and will be within the Purchasing
& Properties Courthouse grounds budget.
Staff Recommendation: JA DE JN * HH
This resolution should be approved.
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INGHAM COUNTY PURCHASING & PROPERTIES DEPARTMENT
TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VETERANS' MEMORIAL MONUMENT
ON THE COURTHOUSE GROUNDS
WHEREAS, the Council of Ingham County Veterans in 1990 established the Ingham County Veterans' Memorial
Monument Committee to raise funds to refurbish and care for the Veterans' Memorial Monument on the Courthouse
Grounds; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Veterans' Memorial Monument Committee has approached Ingham County to request that
the County resume the responsibility of maintaining the Veterans' Memorial Monument on the Courthouse Grounds Department.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County
Purchasing & Properties Department to assume responsibility of the Veterans' Memorial Monument on the Courthouse
Grounds as outlined in the attached "PROPOSAL FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY PURCHASING & PROPERTIES
DEPARTMENT TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VETERANS' MEMORIAL MONUMENT ON THE
COURTHOUSE GROUNDS".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Veterans Affairs Office will serve as the liaison between the Veterans groups and
the Purchasing & Properties Department for the policy on the placement of any veterans names onthe Ingham County
Veterans' Memorial Monument and any future major renovations.
PROPOSAL FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY PURCHASING & PROPERTIES DEPARTMENT TO
ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VETERANS' MEMORIAL MONUMENT
ON THE COURTHOUSE GROUNDS
-The County Purchasing & Properties staff will take over the maintenance and upkeep of the Ingham County Veterans'
Memorial Monument as part of their normal Ingham County Courthouse responsibilities.
-The Veterans Affairs Office will serve as the liaison between the Veterans groups and Purchasing & Properties for the
addition of any names under specific criteria to be developed and sent to The Vets Affairs Office by the Ingham County
Veterans Memorial Monument Committee.
-At some point in the future, the Veterans Affairs Committee/Veterans Affairs Office may take over all the liaison duties if
the Ingham County Veterans Memorial Monument Committee ceases to perform that function
-the Ingham County Veterans Memorial Monument Committee will be consulted on major renovations of the monument
until such time the Veterans Affairs Committee/Veterans Affairs Office takes over all the liaison functions.
-the Ingham County Veterans Memorial Monument Committee will continue to have Veterans groups maintain the DART
Bank Donation fund for flowers and flags and the Veterans groups for the time being, will continue to do the planting of
flowers, the flags and trimming of the bushes until further notice.
-Funds from the DART Bank Donation fund (normally a annual balance of $200-$300) can be used for care and
maintenance of the Ingham County Veterans Memorial Monument as long as these funds are available.
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