INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 14, 1999
REGULAR MEETING - 7:30 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS' ROOM, COURTHOUSE
MASON, MICHIGAN
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL BY CLERK
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. MEDITATION
V. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 1999
VI. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
VII. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
(To be distributed at the meeting)
BOARD AGENDA PAGE TWO DECEMBER 14, 1999
BOARD AGENDA PAGE THREE DECEMBER 14, 1999
VIII. LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS
BOARD AGENDA PAGE FOUR DECEMBER 14, 1999
BOARD AGENDA PAGE FIVE DECEMBER 14, 1999
BOARD AGENDA PAGE SIX DECEMBER 14, 1999
BOARD AGENDA PAGE SEVEN DECEMBER 14, 1999
BOARD AGENDA PAGE EIGHT DECEMBER 14, 1999
X. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XII. CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS
XIII. 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, 517-676-7200.
Commissioners' Room - Courthouse
Mason, Michigan - 7:30 p.m.
November 9, 1999
The Commissioners met for their regular meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Pratt. Roll was called, with the following Commissioners present: Bernero, Czarnecki, Grebner, Juall, Lynch, McDonald, Minter, Pratt, Schafer, Schmidt, Severino, Smiley and Stid ... 13.
Donald Moore, Ingham County Treasurer, led the Commissioners in the pledge of allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes of the October 26, 1999 meeting were approved, without objection from the body, with the following corrections: In the header of each page the second line should read "Reconvened from October 12, 1999" and under additions to the agenda, in the third paragraph, first sentence, it should read: "Commissioner Juall announced that there was a late resolution...".
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Czarnecki announced that there was a substitute for agenda item no. 21 - Resolution Authorizing the Establishment of a Community Education/Volunteer Coordinator Position Under the Byrne Grant. This was accepted by the body.
Commissioner Czarnecki announced that there was a substitute for agenda item no. 8 - Resolution Making Appointments to the Equal Opportunity Committee, specifically removing the name of "Carmen Fahy". This was accepted by the body.
Commissioner Stid announced that there were two late resolutions: Resolution Honoring the Honorable Judge Donald S. Owens and Resolution Honoring Alfonso Salas. These were accepted by the body and added as agenda items 24 and 25, respectively.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Ingham County Veteran's Affairs - 1998 Annual Report. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Ingham County Road Commission - 1998 Annual Report. Referred to the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee.
Letter from the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission forwarding their financial audit for fiscal year 1997-98. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Letter from Representative Paul DeWeese acknowledging receipt of the Board's opposition to executive order 1999-9. Received and placed on file.
Resolution and position paper from Muskegon County Community Mental Health Services regarding proposed changes to the Michigan Mental Health Code. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Letter from the Family Independence Agency transmitting the revised IV-D contract billing forms. Referred to the Law and Courts Committee.
Letter from the Michigan Association of County Clerks transmitting the Department of Environmental Quality's position on environmental liability on tax reverted lands. Referred to the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees.
Letter from Samuel Hall, Jacqueline Hall, Michelle Ann Hall and Scott Diederich regarding a request to rescind an order to annex property referenced as file number 94-275 for property located on North Main Street in Webberville, Michigan. Referred to the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee.
Letter from Leroy Township regarding the annexation of property in Leroy Township to the Village of Webberville. Referred to the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michelle Hall spoke regarding a request to rescind an order to annex property referenced as file number 94-275 for property located on North Main Street in Webberville.
Jacqueline Hall spoke regarding a request to rescind an order to annex property referenced as file number 94-275 for property located on North Main Street in Webberville.
Samuel Hall spoke regarding a request to rescind an order to annex property referenced as file number 94-275 for property located on North Main Street in Webberville.
Scott Diederich spoke regarding a request to rescind an order to annex property referenced as file number 94-275 for property located on North Main Street in Webberville.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
Moved by Commissioner Juall, supported by Commissioner Schafer to adopt a consent agenda. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by unanimous roll call vote. Items voted on separately are so noted.
The following resolution was introduced by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners:
RESOLUTION HONORING HOM-TV, MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP'S GOVERNMENT ACCESS STATION
RESOLUTION #99-278
WHEREAS, HOM-TV is Meridian Township's award winning government access station which is provided as a public service for local residents; and
WHEREAS, it was founded by the Meridian Township Board as a government access Channel for televising Township Board and Local Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, HOM-TV is a means to inform the public not only on township government, but community life as well, and to provide an opportunity for public involvement in township government; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia and electronic programming developed by municipal agencies, the National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors recently awarded HOM -TV two government programming awards for their "Election 98" series, and "Healthy Lifestyles: Arthritis in America"; and
WHEREAS, at the 22nd Annual Hometown Video Festival, the oldest and largest festival celebrating the accomplishments of local video providers, HOM-TV received four awards, National First Place Awards were given for the "Meridian Magazine" series, "Open Line Candidate Debate" series, "Open Line 8th Congress Debate" and a Judge's Choice Award was presented for the "Meridian Magazine" series; and
WHEREAS, for eleven consecutive years; HOM-TV has received at least one National First Place Award and are the recipients of 105 awards in all.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates HOM-TV on the numerous awards they have received and extends its sincere appreciation to Meridian Township and HOM-TV for their dedicated service and their contributions to the citizens of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes them continued success in their future endeavors.
SS\ Bernero, Czarnecki, Grebner, Juall, Lynch, McDonald, Minter, Pratt, Schafer, Schmidt, Severino, Smiley and Stid
Moved by Commisioner Juall, supported by Commissioner Minter for adoption of the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners:
RESOLUTION HONORING MARY KAY SCULLION
RESOLUTION #99-279
WHEREAS, Mary Kay Scullion was a founding member of the Ingham County\City of Lansing Community Corrections Advisory Board (CCAB) and has served on the Advisory Board since its inception in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Mary Kay Scullion, over the course of her tenure, has served as CCAB Chairperson, Vice-Chair, and Program Committee Chair; and
WHEREAS, Mary Kay Scullion brought knowledge and experience to the CCAB that has proven to be invaluable to the formation and continued growth of the CCAB; and
WHEREAS, as a member and through the leadership roles in which she has served, Mary Kay Scullion has tirelessly devoted time and effort well beyond those expected of a volunteer advisory board member to build a strong, effective community corrections structure in Ingham County and to provide a continuum of community programs that meet local needs and provide quality treatment for the Ingham County offender population; and
WHEREAS, Mary Kay Scullion's work through the CCAB has included efforts to enhance communication among local criminal justice departments and agencies and to maximize local corrections resource management, as demonstrated by her recent leadership in the Criminal Justice-System Mapping Project.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners extends its highest commendation and appreciation to Mary Kay Scullion for 9 years of outstanding service on the Ingham County\Community Corrections Advisory Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes Mary Kay Scullion continued success in all of her future endeavors.
SS\ Bernero, Czarnecki, Grebner, Juall, Lynch, McDonald, Minter, Pratt, Schafer, Schmidt, Severino, Smiley and Stid
Moved by Commissioner Smiley, supported by Commissioner Bernero for adoption of the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #99-281
WHEREAS, due to the expiration of terms there are several vacancies on the Equal Opportunity Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee reviewed applications of citizens interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby reappoints:
David Cunningham, 500 W. Lake Lansing Road, Apt. D-11, East Lansing, MI 48823
to the Equal Opportunity Committee to terms expiring September 30, 2001; and appoints
Ed Noyola, 2435 Kinglet Court, Lansing, 48911
to the Equal Opportunity Committee to a term expiring September 30, 2001.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Moved by Commissioner Czarnecki, supported by Commissioner Schmidt for adoption of the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioner Schafer voting no, all others voting yes.
The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED
PROJECT PLAN, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
(Martin Luther Memorial Home, Inc. Project)
(TEXT OF THIS RESOLUTION IS ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE)
Moved by Commissioner Czarnecki, supported by Commissioner Grebner for adoption of the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
FAIR BOARD
RESOLUTION #99-282
WHEREAS, due to the expiration of terms there are several vacancies on the Fair Board; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee reviewed applications of citizens interested in serving on this Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby reappoints:
Stanley Jordan, 310 E. Sycamore, Mason, 48854
to the Fair Board to a term expiring December 31, 2003.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN INLAND FISHERIES ACCESS PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK
RESOLUTION #99-283
WHEREAS, notification has been received that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has approved a grant request for $20,000 to construct accessible fishing docks and boardwalks at Hawk Island County Park; and
WHEREAS, the required matching funds of $20,000 will come from previously appropriated county funds reserved for this purpose (Resolution #94-192).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract to accept the funds from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign said contract documents after approval by the Corporation Counsel as to form.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and the Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ONE UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK
AT LAKE LANSING PARK SOUTH
RESOLUTION #99-284
WHEREAS, it is necessary to undertake a remediation project at Lake Lansing Park South which will include the removal and disposal of one underground fuel storage tank including any liquid contents of the tank and the removal and disposal of soil surrounding said tank and performance of related testing; and
WHEREAS, the full scope of the work to be performed cannot be determined until the project is started and tests evaluated; and
WHEREAS, proposals were solicited and received by the Purchasing Department and said proposals have been reviewed and evaluated.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with McKenzie Environmental Services, Inc, 4248 W. Saginaw Highway, Grand Ledge, Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the remediation work to be performed at Lake Lansing Park South.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the contract after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF TWO PARKS DEPARTMENT
TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS
RESOLUTION #99-285
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Department has received donations for various purposes throughout the years and maintained trust fund accounts for these donations; and
WHEREAS, one of these accounts is the Lake Lansing Nature Conservancy Trust Fund established for the purpose of acquiring a parcel of land for Lake Lansing Park - North with a current balance is $739.26; and
WHEREAS, another account is the Carousel Trust Fund Account established for the purpose of keeping the carousel at Lake Lansing Park South with a current balance is $34.68; and
WHEREAS, the purposes for which these accounts were established no longer exists and a recommendation by the Parks Board has been made to close these accounts.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes that the Lake Lansing Nature Conservancy Trust Fund Account be closed and the current balance be transferred to the Parks General Trust Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Carousel Trust Fund Account be closed and the current balance be transferred to the Parks General Trust Fund.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO HAVE THE STATE OF MICHIGAN FORECLOSE PROPERTY FORFEITED TO THE COUNTY TREASURER PURSUANT TO SECTION 78(3) OF PUBLIC ACT NO. 206 OF THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACTS OF 1893, AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION #99-286
At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ingham, Michigan, held on the 9th day of November, 1999, at 7:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, in the Courthouse in Mason Michigan there were:
PRESENT: Commissioners Bernero, Czarnecki, Grebner, Juall, Lynch, McDonald, Minter, Pratt
Schafer, Schmidt, Severino, Smiley, and Stid
ABSENT: None
The following preambles and resolution were offered by Commissioner Czarnecki and seconded by Commissioner McDonald.
WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 78, Subsection (3) of Act No. 206 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1893, as amended (Act 206), permits a County to elect to have property forfeited to its County Treasurer pursuant to Act 206 foreclosed by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners believes it is in the best interest of the County of Ingham to make this election; and
WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has concurred in this election, a copy of which concurrence is attached as Exhibit A.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF INGHAM as follows:
1. The County of Ingham hereby elects pursuant to the authority granted to it by Section 78, subsection (3) of Act 206 to have the State foreclose property under Act 206 forfeited to the County Treasurer under Section 78q of Act 206;
2. A certified copy of this resolution shall be sent by the County Clerk to the Treasurer of the State of Michigan.
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN AS FOLLOWS:
YEAS: Bernero, Czarnecki, Grebner, Juall, Lynch, McDonald, Minter, Schafer, Schmidt
Severino, Smiley and Stid
NAYS: Pratt
ABSTAIN: None
THE RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED ADOPTED.
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF INGHAM )
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the County of Ingham, hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting held on the 9th day of November, 1999, at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout and that an original thereof is on file in the records of the County. I further certify that the meeting was conducted, and public notice thereof was given, pursuant to and in full compliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, and that minutes of such meeting were kept and will be or have been made available as required thereby.
________________________________
Mike Bryanton, Ingham County Clerk
DATED: November 10, 1999
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Severino, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
APPENDIX A
CONSENT OF COUNTY TREASURER TO HAVE THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
FORECLOSE PROPERTY FORFEITED TO THE COUNTY TREASURER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 78 (3) OF PUBLIC ACT NO. 206
OF THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACTS OF 1893, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 78, Subsection (3) of Act No. 206 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1893, as amended ("Act 206"), permits a County to elect to have property forfeited to its county treasurer pursuant to Act 206 foreclosed by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, before this may occur the county treasurer has to concur in this election;
1. The undersigned, County Treasurer of the County of Ingham hereby consents pursuant to the authority granted to the treasurer by Section 78, subsection (3)of Act 206 to have the State foreclosure property under Act 206 forfeited to the county treasurer under Section 78q of Act 206;
_________________________________
Donald Moore
Ingham County Treasurer
Dated: ____________________
Moved by Commissioner Czarnecki, supported by Commissioner McDonald to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE 1999 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR BOARD
RESOLUTION #99-287
WHEREAS, the Master Plan calls for a replacement schedule on buildings; and
WHEREAS, the Fairgrounds is in need of replacing five concrete block buildings and replacing them with a new building and building addition; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Board and Manager recommend the buildings replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Board recommends the following amendment to the 1999 Capital Improvement Budget for buildings replacement; from 1998, $56,751 from retained earnings, $20,582 from excess Hotel/Motel funds; from 1999 Capitol Improvement Budget, $20,000 left over surfacing funds, for a total of $97,333.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the amendment to the 1999 Capital Improvement Budget to include $97,333 for a new building and building addition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Severino, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Moved by Commissioner Czarnecki, supported by Commissioner Schafer for adoption of the resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION #99-288
WHEREAS, Ingham County began leasing space from Sparrow Hospital in 1994 to house a community health center; and
WHEREAS, the lease agreement was for a five year period, ending on June 30, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department has notified Sparrow Health System of its interest in renewing the lease agreement for a two year period; and
WHEREAS, Sparrow Health System has proposed to provide the space currently occupied by the Community Health Center in the Medical Arts Building at the same annual cost as the County has paid during the five years of the original lease agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners enter into the lease agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a lease agreement with Sparrow Health System for 4,508 square feet of space in the Medical Arts Building, 1322 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the lease agreement shall be July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2001 and that Ingham County shall pay Sparrow Health System $4,965 per month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the lease agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Smiley, Czarnecki, Stid, Schmidt
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 11/01/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR COMMUNITY BALANCED AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EXPLORATION (BARJ)
RESOLUTION #99-289
WHEREAS, Ingham County has been approached by the State of Michigan Family Independence Agency Office of Juvenile Justice to serve as the fiduciary for technical assistance funds allocated and awarded by the agency to selected communities in the State of Michigan for Community Balanced and Restorative Justice Exploration (BARJ); and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County MSU Extension Office has offered to act as the Administrative unit to process these grant payments; and
WHEREAS, the Contract with the State of Michigan will be structured to make sure that Ingham County has no liability in serving as a fiduciary for these state awarded technical assistance grants.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Ingham County MSU Extension Office to serve as the fiduciary for technical assistance grant funds allocated and awarded by the State of Michigan Family Independence Agency Office of Juvenile Justice to selected communities in the State of Michigan for Community Balanced and Restorative Justice Exploration (BARJ).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Smiley, Czarnecki, Stid, Schmidt
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 11/01/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE INGHAM COUNTY VETERANS
RESOLUTION #99-290
WHEREAS, Veteran's Day is Thursday, November 11, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County's veteran population is 24,000; and
WHEREAS, official recognition of Armistice Day was made in a concurrent resolution (44 Stat. 1982) and states that it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners would like to recognize Ingham County veterans for their sacrifices and commitment to our country; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners would like to emphasize their commitment to the veterans of Ingham County by demonstrating united support of veterans and Veteran's Day activities.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners extends its support and conveys a profound sense of gratitude to veterans county wide.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges all citizens of the County to demonstrate their appreciation by attending and becoming involved with the Veteran's Day parade and activities.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Smiley, Czarnecki, Stid, Schmidt
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 11/01/99
Moved by Commissioner Smiley, supported by Commissioner Juall to adopt the resolution. Moved by Commissioner Schafer to amend the resolution as follows: in the "Be it Further Resolved" paragraph, delete the words "held in the City of Lansing on the evening of November 11, 1999." This was accepted as a friendly amendment. The motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, was adopted unanimously.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY BOARD
RESOLUTION #99-291
WHEREAS, due to the expiration of a term, there is a vacancy on the Family Independence Agency Board; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee reviewed applications of citizens interested in serving on this Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby reappoints:
Lloyd Fett, 1147 W. Dansville Road, Mason
to the Family Independence Agency Board to a term expiring October 31, 2002.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Smiley, Czarnecki, Stid, Schmidt
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 11/01/99
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE MID-SOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #99-292
WHEREAS, due to the expiration of a term, there is a vacancy on the Mid-South Substance Abuse Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee reviewed applications of citizens interested in serving on this Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby reappoints:
Larry Olney, 2761 Dell Ridge Drive, Holt, 48842
to the Mid-South Substance Abuse Advisory Council to a term expiring December 31, 2001.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Smiley, Czarnecki, Stid, Schmidt
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 11/01/99
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Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE WOMEN'S COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #99-293
WHEREAS, due to the expiration of terms there are several vacancies on the Women's Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee reviewed applications of citizens interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby reappoints:
Gertrude Mitchell, 3024 Fauna, Lansing, 48911
to the Women's Commission to a term expiring December 31, 2002.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Smiley, Czarnecki, Stid, Schmidt
Nays: None Absent: Severino Approved 11/01/99
Moved by Commissioner Smiley, supported by Commissioner Grebner for adoption of the resolution. Motion carried, with Commissioner Schafer voting no, all others voting yes.
The following resolution was introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY EDUCATION/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR POSITION UNDER THE BYRNE GRANT
RESOLUTION #99-294
WHEREAS, Resolution 99-229 authorized acceptance of the Byrne Grant with the Michigan Department of Community Health's Office of Drug Control Policy; and
WHEREAS, in order to carry out the necessary functions under this grant, a Community Education/Volunteer Coordinator position is needed; and
WHEREAS, said Coordinator will work with local police agencies to implement projects such as a fast track docket (reducing time elapsed between arrest and prosecution), high risk cases (repeat offenders), victimless prosecution, and inter-agency cooperation, the CARE coordinator will conduct community awareness and education for local agencies, medical personnel, service providers, schools, churches, and neighborhood associations; and.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Human Resources Department to post said grant position in the next County of Ingham Job Posting, said grant position shall be entitled to no other benefits other than wages and those required under law for the duration of the grant which is October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the Community Education/Volunteer Coordinator grant position shall be determined through the normal Human Resources policies for a special ICEA professional position for the duration of the Byrne Grant.
BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that this special grant-funded position shall be established without the objection of the ICEA.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Severino, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IJIG'S COMMITTEE TO CONTINUE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE IJIS PROJECT
RESOLUTION #99-295
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized through Resolution #97-151 a contract for professional management services; and
WHEREAS, Pro-Temps has been the contractor for these professional management services; and
WHEREAS, the original authorization was through December of 1999 and the project will extend into 2000.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the IJIG's Committee to continue a contract with Pro-Temps for professional management services for the IJIS Project to be continued through project completion as determined by the IJIG's Committee and the Controller but not to continue after December 31, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments to the 2000 Budget in accordance with this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract funds will come from the IJIS budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the IJIG's Committee the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas:: Grebner, Schafer, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/28/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFER WITHIN THE
FRIEND OF THE COURT 1999 BUDGET
RESOLUTION #99-296
WHEREAS, the federal Custody and Parenting Time Waiver expired September 30, 1999 and was not extended by the federal government; and
WHEREAS, it appears unlikely that the County will receive replacement funds from the State of Michigan or the federal government for the last quarter of 1999; and
WHEREAS, in anticipation of this event the Friend of the Court saved over the course of the year, through attrition and a hiring freeze implemented in September of 1999, approximately $222,000; and
WHEREAS, the Friend of the Court anticipates additional savings through line items of approximately $9,000 during this last quarter of 1999.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Controller to make the appropriate budgetary transfers within the Friend of the Court 1999 budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hiring freeze shall continue at the Friend of the Court through the end of 1999 and into 2000 so long as replacement funding cannot be identified sufficient to maintain operational levels identified in the 2000 county budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event there are funds not utilized during the last quarter of 1999 by the Friend of the Court, either through attrition or line item savings, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Controller to re-appropriate those funds into the Friend of the Court 2000 county budget to be used to offset the funding loss of the Custody and Parenting Time Waiver.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas:: Grebner, Schafer, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/28/99
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Severino, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Bernero, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/02/99
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners:
RESOLUTION HONORING THE HONORABLE JUDGE DONALD S. OWENS
RESOLUTION #99-297
WHEREAS, the Honorable Judge Donald S. Owens has served as an Ingham County Probate Judge since February 1974, Chief Judge from 1984 through 1992 and 1996 to present, and by permanent assignment has served as an Ingham County Circuit Court Judge since January of 1998; and
WHEREAS, upon becoming Chief Judge in 1984, Judge Owens sought from the court's employees as well as public and private agencies that dealt with the court, input as to how the court could be improved; and
WHEREAS, he reorganized and simplified the management structure of the court, began a computerization of its clerical functions, successfully opened a new and larger juvenile detention facility, instituted a number of new juvenile programs, such as the In-Home Detention program, the Intensive Neglect Services program, the Community Work Service program, the Restitution program, the Status Diversion program, the Summer Enrichment program, the Crossroads program and Court Appointed Special Advocate program; and
WHEREAS, in 1999 Judge Owens was selected as the Michigan Judge of the Year by the Michigan Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates and is the recipient of the 1989 Ambassador Award from Peckham Vocational Industries; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as an Ingham County Probate Judge, he has served as Chairperson of the Ingham County Election Commission, Chairperson of the Juvenile Court Rules Committee, Chairperson of the Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee of the Ingham County Bar Association, and as a member of the Michigan Court Forms Committee, Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice and Big Brothers/Big Sisters Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, Governor John Engler recently appointed Judge Donald S. Owens to the Michigan Court of Appeals.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors the Honorable Judge Donald S. Owens for his dedication and commitment to the citizens as the longest serving Probate Judge in the history of Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners extends its sincere appreciation to Judge Owens and best wishes for continued success in all of his future endeavors.
SS\ Bernero, Czarnecki, Grebner, Juall, Lynch, McDonald, Minter, Pratt, Schafer, Schmidt, Severino, Smiley and Stid
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners:
RESOLUTION HONORING ALFONSO SALAS
RESOLUTION #99-298
WHEREAS, Alfonso Salas arrived in Lansing, Michigan in January, 1974 as a seasonal migrant worker; and
WHEREAS, Alfonso Salas, who his friends and family know as Al, made that annual trek to El Norte, who labored in the harvest of sugar beets, wheat, cherries, cucumbers, tomatoes and apples in the fields and orchards of Nebraska, Ohio and Michigan respectively; and
WHEREAS, in spite of these annual treks, Al Salas graduated from Brownsville High School; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of United Migrants for Opportunity, Inc. and friends like Raul and Ramiro Gonzales, as well as Ted Deleon, Al Salas dropped out of the migrant stream to work at General Motors where he has worked for twenty-four years, first as a line workers, relief worker, group leader and as a supervisor; ;and
WHEREAS, Al Salas furthered his education at Lansing Community College, GM's School for Industrial Management where he gained his entrepreneurial skills and knowledge; and
WHEREAS, in 1986, he started an apparel business with one booth at the Lansing City Market, which expanded to six booths in 1988; and
WHEREAS, today Al Salas operates a successful retail business - Lansing Athletics - which has become an inspiration for others looking to start a new business; and
WHEREAS, Al Salas acknowledges that this success has been made possible through the team effort of his family, especially his wife, Gina, who is the driving force of their enterprise; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce has recognized Al Salas' business rise by naming him as the Minority Small Business Person of the Year.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Alfonso Salas for his personal achievements and for his contributions to the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors.
SS\ Bernero, Czarnecki, Grebner, Juall, Lynch, McDonald, Minter, Pratt, Schafer, Schmidt, Severino, Smiley and Stid
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Pratt announced that he would like to designate Commissioner Schmidt as the Board's representative at Lansing's Veteran's Day Parade. This was supported without objection from the body.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Bernero, supported by Commissioner Grebner to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $2,218,854.25. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
PAUL PRATT, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
Teresa Aven, Deputy Clerk
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 23
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING DEB DELEON
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Deb DeLeon's outstanding leadership has guided the Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee for the past 7 years; and
WHEREAS, as a member and Chairperson, Deb has served as a model of decorum and integrity in the conduct of public affairs; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Equal Opportunity Committee, Deb assisted in the development and implementation of initiatives to be utilized by the Equal Opportunity Committee, Human Resources Department and employees to create an effective, positive working environment within the County of Ingham; and
WHEREAS, Deb has been a great asset to the Equal Opportunity Committee as they have worked toward fulfilling their mission of assuring equal opportunity in all matters of employment recruitment, selection and work environments; and
WHEREAS, Deb DeLeon has been guided by what is right for the employees and citizens of the County of Ingham.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Deb DeLeon for her years of outstanding service as a member of the Equal Opportunity Committee and extends its sincere appreciation for the commitment she has made toward improving the quality of life for the employees and citizens of the County of Ingham.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes Deb continued success in all of her future endeavors.
Virgil Bernero Jean McDonald Alfreda Schmidt
John Czarnecki Thomas Minter Michael Severino
Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Anne Smiley
Wally Juall Randy Schafer Mary Stid
Calvin Lynch
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 24
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING THE LANSING AREA SAFETY COUNCIL
ON THE EVENT OF ITS 60TH BIRTHDAY
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Lansing Area Safety Council was established on December 1, 1939; and
WHEREAS, in 1940, the Lansing Area Safety Council was responsible for the Kremel Survey of the Lansing Police Department, which resulted in establishment of the Lansing Police Department's Traffic Division; and
WHEREAS, by gaining public interest for effective enforcement, education and engineering, in 1942 the Safety Council was instrumental in having Lansing win the title as the safest city in its population group in the country; and
WHEREAS, in 1943, in cooperation with the Lansing State Journal, the Safety Council perfected the organization of the School Safety Patrols, which included school safety patrol equipment, awards and the annual picnic at Lake Lansing; and
WHEREAS, in 1943, the Industrial First Aid and Health Division, which was organized under the Lansing Area Safety Council, sponsored a "war-dog show" which worked toward improving the protection of war workers while off the job; and
WHEREAS, since 1939, the Lansing Area Safety Council has become a solid grass roots, non-profit, non-governmental, public service organization and has been a Chapter of the National Safety Council since 1950; and
WHEREAS, while serving mid-Michigan, the Council's mission continues to focus on promotion of all types of safety through education, particularly child/school, traffic, home/community and work place safety, with the purpose of preventing the personal and economic loss associated with injuries and health hazards, the programs established in the early years continue to thrive; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1999 the Lansing Area Safety Council will celebrate its 60th birthday.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates the Lansing Area Safety Council on the event of its 60th Birthday and extends its sincere appreciation to the Board
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 24
RESOLUTION #99-
of Directors and staff of the Lansing Area Safety Council for their contributions and dedicated commitment for the welfare and safety of the citizens of the County of Ingham.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes them continued success.
Virgil Bernero Jean McDonald Alfreda Schmidt
John Czarnecki Thomas Minter Michael Severino
Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Anne Smiley
Wally Juall Randy Schafer Mary Stid
Calvin Lynch
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 25
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING KIRK CURTIS
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Kirk Curtis began serving on the Ingham County Fair Board in September of 1986; and
WHEREAS, during his years of service, he has served as President and Vice-President of the Ingham County Fair Board; and
WHEREAS, as a board member, Kirk assisted in the development and implementation of effective policies for the operation of the Ingham County Fair and Exposition Center; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Ingham County have greatly benefitted by the improved services provided as a result of Kirk's efforts, as a member of the Fair Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Kirk Curtis for the many years of dedicated service and commitment he 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 Kirk Curtis and continued success in all his future endeavors.
Virgil Bernero Jean McDonald Alfreda Schmidt
John Czarnecki Thomas Minter Michael Severino
Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Anne Smiley
Wally Juall Randy Schafer Mary Stid
Calvin Lynch
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 26
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING PHIL BALLBACH
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Phil Ballbach's outstanding leadership has guided the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board in fulfilling its vital mission for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, during his years of service, Phil has served as Vice-Chairperson of the Community Mental Health Board of Directors, as well as Secretary; and
WHEREAS, Phil Ballbach has chaired several committees including the Finance, Personnel, Strategic Planning and By-Laws Committees, and most recently, the Recipient Rights Committee, a position which he currently holds; and
WHEREAS, as a member and Chairperson, Phil has served as a model of decorum and integrity in the conduct of public affairs; and
WHEREAS, people with developmental disabilities and mental illness have always had a true friend and supporter in Phil Ballbach.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners extends its sincere appreciation to Phil Ballbach for his 17 years of outstanding service on the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes Phil continued success in all of his future endeavors.
Virgil Bernero Jean McDonald Alfreda Schmidt
John Czarnecki Thomas Minter Michael Severino
Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Anne Smiley
Wally Juall Randy Schafer Mary Stid
Calvin Lynch
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 27
Introduced by:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING ELINOR HOLBROOK
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Elinor Holbrook's outstanding leadership has guided the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board in fulfilling its vital mission for more than 8 years; and
WHEREAS, during her years of service, Elinor has served as Vice-Chairperson of the Community Mental Health Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Elinor has chaired several committees including the Program and Planning, Building & Sites Committees, and Ad Hoc Committee on Program Services; and
WHEREAS, as a member and Chairperson, Elinor has served as a model of decorum and integrity in the conduct of public affairs; and
WHEREAS, Elinor Holbrook is a true friend and supporter to people with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners extends its sincere appreciation to Elinor Holbrook for her more than 8 years of outstanding service on the Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners wishes Elinor continued success in all of her future endeavors.
Virgil Bernero Jean McDonald Alfreda Schmidt
John Czarnecki Thomas Minter Michael Severino
Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Anne Smiley
Wally Juall Randy Schafer Mary Stid
Calvin Lynch
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 28
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to have an organizational meeting; and
WHEREAS, since 1999 was not an election year for County Commissioners, the Board Rules do not provide for a meeting on January 3, 2000, the first working day of the year; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to have the organizational meeting on Monday, January 3, 2000.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby schedules an organizational meeting for Monday, January 3, 2000, at 7:30 p.m., in the Board of Commissioners Room, Ingham County Courthouse, Mason.
Virgil Bernero Jean McDonald Alfreda Schmidt
John Czarnecki Thomas Minter Michael Severino
Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Anne Smiley
Wally Juall Randy Schafer Mary Stid
Calvin Lynch
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 29
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a nonviolent and peaceful movement and as a result, he was awarded the Nobel Prize; and
WHEREAS, the President, Congress and people of the United States of America thought it fitting to recognize this great American by naming a national holiday in his honor; and
WHEREAS, the naming of his birthday as a national holiday makes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the only person of the twentieth century so honored; and
WHEREAS, the fifteenth of January has been designated as a national holiday in honor of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County was one of the first government entities and the State of Michigan one of the first states to observe this national holiday.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners urges the citizens of Ingham County to celebrate this holiday in the memory of Dr. King and his many accomplishments.
Virgil Bernero Jean McDonald Alfreda Schmidt
John Czarnecki Thomas Minter Michael Severino
Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Anne Smiley
Wally Juall Randy Schafer Mary Stid
Calvin Lynch
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 30
Introduced by Commissioners Juall and Schafer of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD RULES TO INCLUDE AN INTERVIEW
PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners makes appointments to many advisory boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, some of these boards and commissions have the responsibility of overseeing the expenditure of county funds and setting policy; and
WHEREAS, it is important that only the most qualified individuals are appointed to these boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Board Rules to include an interview process for qualified applicants.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby amend the Board Rules to state if one or more Commissioners request interviews for any or all candidates for Liaison Committee appointments, interviews must be held by the Liaison Committee or a subcommittee thereof before the appointment is made.
____________________
Wallace Juall
____________________
Randy Schafer
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 31
Introduced by Commissioners Juall and Schafer of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD RULES TO INCLUDE AN INTERVIEW
PROCESS FOR BOARD CHAIRPERSON APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, a number of appointments to Ingham County's advisory boards and commissions are Board Chairperson appointments; and
WHEREAS, some of these boards and commissions have the responsibility of overseeing the expenditure of county funds and setting policy; and
WHEREAS, it is important that only the most qualified individuals are appointed to these boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Board Rules to include an interview process for qualified applicants.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby amend the Board Rules to state if one or more Commissioners request interviews for appointments made by the Board Chairperson, the full Board or a subcommittee thereof, must interview selected applicants before the appointment is made.
______________________
Wallace Juall
______________________
Randy Schafer
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 33
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FAIR BOARD
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Fair Board; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee has reviewed applications of citizens interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby makes the following appointments to the Fair Board:
Stanley Jordan, 310 E. Sycamore, Mason
is reappointed to a term expiring December 31, 2003; and
Harvey Fanson, 4731 Bunker Road, Mason, 48854
is appointed to a term expiring December 31, 2003.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Severino, Minter Nays: None Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 34
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Environmental Affairs Commission; and
WHEREAS, applications of individuals interested in serving on this Board have been reviewed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby reappoints:
Forestry Representative: Robert Cool, 2840 Cherithbrook Drive, Mason, 48854
Waterways Representative: John Warbach, 6070 Columbia, Haslett, 48840
Citizen Representative: Carla Clos, 2669 Linden, East Lansing, 48823
to terms expiring December 31, 2001.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 35
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF SLOAN & McCOLLOUGH
TO PROVIDE FUND-RAISING SERVICES FOR THE KENNETH A. HOPE SOCCER COMPLEX
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County Parks Board have agreed that the Kenneth A. Hope Soccer Complex be self supporting; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Board has determined that it is necessary to secure sources of funding from the community to assure that the soccer complex be self supporting; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the expertise for fund-raising is not available within the department; and
WHEREAS, proposals were solicited by the Purchasing and Properties Department in accordance with County Procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Board has recommended that the contract be awarded to the firm of Sloan and McCollough; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Park Trustees has identified funds within the Parks Department's budget for this purpose.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Sloan & McCollough, Fund Development Consultants, 3935 Barton Road, Lansing, Michigan, be contracted to provide fund-raising services on behalf of the Kenneth A. Hope Soccer Complex, for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, for one time, one year's service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds for this project are available in the Park's Enterprise Fund (508) and said funds will be recovered through the revenues generated from the fund-raising effort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter, Severino Nays: None Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 36
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CURRENT ACT 51 FUNDING FORMULA
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Public Act 51, the funding mechanism for Michigan's transportation infrastructure, will expire in October 2000; and
WHEREAS, Governor Engler has appointed the Public Act 51 Study Committee to evaluate Michigan's transportation needs and make legislative recommendations by December, 1999; and
WHEREAS, all roads, both state and local, are equally important for travel and commerce in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is committed to providing the same quality and level of service to the motoring public of Ingham County without resorting to alternative funding sources.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the current Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF) distribution formula (39.1% state, 39.1% counties, 21.8% cities and villages) should be continued, there should be no change in that formula absent a statewide needs assessment justifying such changes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, procedures should be established to ensure township involvement in county-level road decision, as well as at the state level when state roads are located within a township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, more funding for bridge maintenance and replacement is needed and should be provided.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, twenty-five percent (25%) of federal funds received by the state should continue to be directed to local road agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Act 51 Study Committee and Ingham County's state legislative delegation.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: McDonald, Lynch, Minter
Nays: Czarnecki, Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 37
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE UPGRADE OF THE ENTERPRISE SERVER "MAINFRAME"
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners in Resolution #95-266 approved the upgrade of the then current multiple Unisys Enterprise to purchase an A14; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County MIS Department is maintaining the proprietary Unisys software and hardware on this system at an increasing cost in terms of both real dollars and departmental staff time; and
WHEREAS, Unisys, Systems Consultants, Incorporated, and the Ingham County MIS Department has worked jointly to provide a solution to replace the current A14 processor with a Clearpath Technology Modernization Plan; and
WHEREAS, the current contract with Unisys and Systems Consultants, Incorporation authorizes the purchase of additional equipment in section 3.2; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County MIS Department is in need of obtaining an Enterprise Wide Tape Backup System, to replace the seven unique systems currently used; and
WHEREAS, this proposal has been developed with the support and concurrence of the MIS Director.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the replacement of the Unisys A14 Enterprise Server with a Unisys Clearpath NX5621-31HWSWsub.link, a DSI and B&L Tape Backup System, included printers and servers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the acquisition of this Unisys Clearpath Technology Modernization Plan from Unisys and Systems Consultants, Incorporated through a five-year lease agreement at a cost not to exceed $225,250, in the budget Year 2000, the funds for which have been designated for Unisys during the budget process for the purchase outright of this equipment from Systems Consultants Incorporated and the use of CIP funds associated with the mainframe computers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioner's approves an amendment to the current Unisys contract to provide the necessary hardware and software maintenance for the five-year period.
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 37
RESOLUTION #99-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioner's and the County Clerk are authorized to sign an amendment to the Systems Consultants, Incorporated contract to purchase the Unisys Clearpath Technology Modernization Plan and to extend the Systems Consultants, Incorporated contract for a five-year period subject to review by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 38
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A HOUSING GRANT FROM THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND ENTERING INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Housing Commission has applied for and received and grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority in the amount of $300,000; and
WHEREAS, County policy requires that the grant be accepted and authority be given to enter into a grant agreement with the granting authority; and
WHEREAS, notice of this application was given to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners prior to its submission and approval for the intent of the grant was given.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the $300,000 grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement with MSHDA after review by the County Attorney as to form.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Housing Commission is given the authority to Administer all facets of this Community Development Block Grant program within Michigan State Housing Development Authority guidelines.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 39
Introduced by the Administrative Service/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING N ADJUSTMENT TO THE 1999 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR BOARD
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Fairgrounds is in need of a new snow plow truck; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Board and Manager recommend a new truck; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Fair Board recommends the following amendment to the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget transferring $27,705 from Arena Upgrading to a new snow plow truck.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the amendment of the 1999 Capital Improvements Budget to include $27,705 for a new snow plow truck.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary budget adjustments.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 40
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #4
TO A GRANT FROM THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
TO DEVELOP A SOCCER COMPLEX AT THE AURELIUS ROAD LANDFILL SITE
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing and Ingham County have entered into an agreement to develop a soccer complex on a vacant parcel of land on the east side of Aurelius Road between Jolly and Miller Roads; and
WHEREAS, the funding package for the soccer complex includes a grant from the Michigan Recreational Bond Program administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $744,000; and
WHEREAS, construction delays have occurred as a result of the decision to move the complex from the original site to the Aurelius Road site and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has agreed to extend the agreement until December 31, 1999.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment #4 of the agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources extending the grant commitment to December 31, 1999 be approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment be approved subject to review by the Corporation Counsel.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 41
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Ingham County continues to offer employees and retirees the opportunity to participate in health benefit programs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners enter into a one-year agreement beginning January 1, 2000 with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for the following health programs at the monthly rates listed below;
Blue Choice Point of Service-employees & retirees under age 65 in all bargaining units except FOP/SUP and FOP/LEO
1-person $185.31
2-person $389.15
family $454.01
Blue Choice Point of Service-FOP/LEO employees & retirees under 65
1-person $210.39
2-person $441.80
family $515.44
Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Provider Organization - FOP/Supervisors employees & retirees under age 65
1-person $227.55
2-person $477.85
family $557.51
Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional
1-person $234.51 FOP/SUP employees & retirees only
2-person $492.46 FOP/SUP employees & retirees only
family $574.51 FOP/SUP employees and retirees only
1 comp. $286.13 FOP/SUP retirees 65 & over
2 comp. $572.22 FOP/SUP retirees 65 & over
1 reg/1 comp. $520.64 FOP/SUP retirees 1 over 65, 1 under
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 41
RESOLUTION #99-
1 comp. $304.43 FOP/LEO retirees 65 & over
2 comp. $608.86 FOP/LEO retirees 65 & over
1 reg/1 comp. $514.79 FOP/LEO retirees 1 over 65, 1 under
1 comp. $226.65 all other retirees 65 & over
2 comp. $453.30 all other retirees 65 & over
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the vision and dental benefits provided to Parks AFSCME employees are provided thru Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional (group 69930-003).
Dental
1-person $14.69
2-person $31.06
family $41.26
Vision
1-person $3.11
2-person $6.54
family $7.61
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County enter into a one-year agreement beginning January 1, 2000 with Blue Care Network/Health Central for health benefits at the monthly rates listed below.
1-person $224.49 FOP Sups/actives & eligible retirees only
2-person $498.36 FOP Sups/actives & eligible retirees only
family $527.55 FOP Sups/actives & eligible retirees only
1-comp. $183.34 eligible retirees only
2-comp. $366.68 eligible retirees only
1 reg/1 comp. $407.83 eligible retirees only
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County enter into a one-year agreement beginning January 1, 2000 with Physicians Health Plan of Michigan for health benefits at the monthly rates listed below, P.P. Plus - FOP/Supervisors employees/eligible retirees only.
1-person $277.82
2-person $577.85
family $652.86
1-comp. $234.99 eligible retirees over 65
2-comp. $457.57 eligible retirees over 65
1 reg/1 comp. $506.57 eligible retirees 1 over 65, 1 under 65
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 41
RESOLUTION #99-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary documents after review by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 42
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GROUP BENEFIT SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE SELF-FUNDED DENTAL; WEIGHT MANAGEMENT/INFERTILITY; AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Ingham County's eligible employees are provided certain benefits and Group Benefit Services has satisfactorily provided administration of self-funded programs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Ingham County enter into an agreement with Group Benefit Services beginning January 1 and ending December 31, 2000 for the following:
a) to continue to provide administration of the self-funded employee Dental program at a cost of $1.75 per month per employee plus reimbursement of claim expenses, postage at $.33 each (subject to any increase in postage fees); wallet cards at $.75 each; explanation of benefit forms at $.20 each; employee booklets at $1.50 each.
b) to continue to provide administration of the self-funded employee Weight Management and Infertility Benefit Plan with payment consisting of ten percent of claims paid (no cards, no additional booklets) plus reimbursement for claims paid.
c) to provide administration of the new Prescription Drug Reimbursement Program at a cost of $1.25 per month per employee/retiree plus reimbursement of claims expenses, postage at $.33 each (subject to any increase in postage fees), explanation of benefit forms at $.20 each and start up costs of $500 (no wallet cards).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary documentation after review by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Attorney are authorized to sign appropriate documents after review by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 43
Introduced by Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VISION SERVICE PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATION OF A SELF-FUNDED VISION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, all employee units except FOP/SUP are provided vision coverage; and
WHEREAS, the renewal agreement with Vision Service Plan has been received and provides continuation of the administration of the vision benefit for a two-year period beginning January 1, 2000.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Ingham County enter into two-year agreement with Vision Service Plan to provide administration of a self-funded employee vision plan effective January 1, 2000 thru December 31, 2001 at a cost of $2.88 per month per contract plus claims expenses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign appropriate documents after review by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 44
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPROVING A WAGE INCREASE AND CHANGE IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR MANAGERIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Administrative Services / Personnel and Finance Committees have approved the granting of a three per cent (3%) salary increase to Managerial and Confidential employees effective January 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Employer will provide the Health Insurance Program as recommended by the Health Coalition to Managerial and Confidential employees effective January 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS, this economic improvement is within the approved guidelines; and
WHEREAS, other changes in benefits will be considered later in the year of 2000 as well as updating the Managerial and Confidential Personnel Manual; and
WHEREAS, the Circuit, District and Probate Chief Judges are in agreement with the changes as outlined above.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2000, Managerial and Confidential employees shall receive a three per cent (3%) salary increase added to the scales.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Employer will provide the Health Insurance Program as recommended by the Health Coalition to Managerial and Confidential employees effective January 1, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that other changes in benefits for Managerial and Confidential employees will be considered later in the year of 2000, as well as the updating of the Managerial /Confidential Personnel Manual.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter, Severino Nays: None Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 45
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT AND CHARTER OF THE CAPITAL AREA MICHIGAN WORKS!
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Michigan Constitution of 1963, Article VII, Section 28, and 1967 PA 7, as amended, being MCLA. 124.501, et seq., the Lansing Tri-County Employment and Training Consortium, was established through an urban cooperative agreement approved and entered into by the mutual agreement of the duly elected legislative bodies of the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing and the Counties of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton, Michigan in 1983; and
WHEREAS, the Cities and Counties wish to amend the Agreement and Charter to rename and establish the Capital Area Michigan Works!, which shall continue as a separate legal entity; and
WHEREAS, Article 10 of the Agreement and Charter provides that amendments thereto must be in writing by the respective Cities and Counties.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached Revised Agreement and Charter of the
Capital Area Michigan Works! is approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the attached Agreement and Charter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution, and the attached Agreement and Charter, shall be filed with the County Clerk's office and the Michigan Secretary of State's office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution, and the attached Agreement and Charter, shall be sent to the Michigan Governor's office pursuant to the Urban Cooperation Act, 1967 PA7.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 46
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 1999 COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,723
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Housing Commission has applied for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the 1999 Comprehensive Improvement Assistant Program; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has granted the Ingham County Housing Commission $119,723 for modernization improvements to Carriage Lane Apartments.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the modernization grant of $ 119,723 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and will utilize the funding for improvements to Carriage Lane Apartments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of the money must be approved by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners before the Annual Contributions Contract can be amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement after review by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Housing Commission is given the authority to administer all facets of this modernization program grant within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter, Severino Nays: None Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 47
Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the 1999 Apportionment Report was approved by Resolution #99-276; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to that approval certain corrections have become necessary.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution #99-276 be amended by substituting the attached statement of state equalized valuations and the millage apportioned to the various units in Ingham County for the year 1999.
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 48
Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER TO MAKE YEAR END BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Public Act 621 of 1978 requires that local units of government maintain a balanced budget and periodically adjust the budget to reflect revised revenues and expenditure levels; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners annually authorizes the Controller to make necessary year end transfers to comply with state statute.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make necessary transfers among all budgeted funds, activities, and line items in order to comply with the state statute and to balance the 1999 Ingham County General Fund budget at $58,310,037.*
*Does not include funds associated with the sale of Ingham Medical Center
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Bernero, Minter Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 49
Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD TO CONTINUE CONTRACT FOR STAFF CONSULTANT SERVICES
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized funds within the FY 2000 budget to continue a contract for staff consultant services; and
WHEREAS, Pro-Temps has been the contractor for these staff consultant services; and
WHEREAS, the current authorization is through December of 1999.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the continuation of a contract with Pro-Temps for staff consultant services for the Community Corrections Advisory Board through December 31, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract funds will come from the CCAB 2000 budget at a cost not to exceed $53,151.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 50
Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE WOMEN'S COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Women's Commission due to recent resignations; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee has reviewed applications of citizens interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby makes the following appointments to the Women's Commission:
Joyce Newmyer, 2400 Kensington, Lansing, 48910
to a term expiring December 31, 2000; and
Kimberly Hadlock, 1889 Shadywood Lane, Okemos
to a term expiring December 31, 2001; and reappoints
Damita Zweiback, 904 W. Shiawassee, Lansing, 48915
to a term expiring December 31, 2002.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Czarnecki, Stid, Severino, Schmidt Nays: None
Absent: Smiley Approved 12/6/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 51
Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, several vacancies exist on the Community Mental Health Board; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee has reviewed applications of citizens interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby makes the following appointments to the Community Mental Health Board:
Christopher Swope, 1405 Prospect Street, Lansing, 48912
Matthew Kaufman, 1117 White Pond Road, East Lansing, 48823
are appointed to terms expiring December 31, 2002; and
Nolan Owen, 200 W. Potter, Lansing, 48910
is reappointed to a term expiring December 31, 2002; and
Joan Jackson Johnson, 2211 Barritt, Lansing, 48913
is reappointed to a term expiring December 31, 2002, hereby waiving the two term limit.
HUMAN SERVICES: VOTE FOR NOLAN OWEN AND JOAN JACKSON JOHNSON: Yeas: Czarnecki, Stid, Severino, Schmidt Nays: None Absent: Smiley
VOTE FOR CHRISTOPHER SWOPE Yeas: Czarnecki, Stid, Schmidt
Nays: Severino Absent: Smiley
VOTE FOR MATTHEW KAUFMAN Yeas: Stid, Severino, Schmidt
Nays: Czarnecki Absent: Smiley
Approved 12/6/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 52
Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Veterans Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee has reviewed applications of citizens interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints:
Anne Thompson, 1513 Downing, Haslett, 48840
to the Veterans Affairs Committee, as a representative of the Persian Gulf War, to a term expiring May 8, 2000.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Czarnecki, Stid, Severino, Schmidt Nays: None
Absent: Smiley Approved 12/6/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 53
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY
AND THE MICHIGAN COUNCIL ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY TO PROVIDE CLERICAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COALITION
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition (YVPC) and the Ingham County Board of Commissioners continue to support youth violence prevention programming; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has an agreement with Ingham County through the Health Department to provide $6,900 to Ingham County MSU Extension for securing an independent contractor to provide clerical and program support services to the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition in 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has authorized the allocation of $6,900 to match the City of Lansing's grant to provide a total allocation of $13,800 for clerical and program support services to the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition for 2000; and
WHEREAS, $13,800 has been allocated to the Ingham County MSU Extension 2000 budget to provide clerical and program support services to the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition for 2000; and
WHEREAS, the coalition leadership is requesting that the County Board of Commissioners establish a means for the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency (MCCD) to continue to provide clerical and program support services to the coalition from the period of January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency, not to exceed $13,800, to provide 1,040 hours of clerical and program support services to the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition for the time period of January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. MCCD will provide services in the three following activity areas based on the needs and direction of the YVPC:
a) Support community collaboration through internal and external communications.
b) Provide program services support to the YVPC including preparation, facilitation, and follow-up for Coalition Leadership and Task Force meetings.
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 53
RESOLUTION #99-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event funding provided under this Agreement is inadequate for the Second Party to provide the required services, the Second Party shall, at its own expense, provide any additional services and/or physical resources which may be necessary for its performance of the required services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Czarnecki, Stid, Severino, Schmidt Nays: None
Absent: Smiley Approved 12/6/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 54
Introduced by the Human Services, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PART-TIME PHYSICIAN POSITION
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Health Department has $56,000 budgeted in FY 2000 to contract for a part-time Family Practice physician, and working with its partners at MSU and Sparrow Health System have been unable to find a physician to fill that role; and
WHEREAS, the Department has been requested by the National Council on Alcoholism to provide services to persons in its residential treatment centers, including the provision of a physical examination and development of health history record for approximately 200 annual clients with an anticipated annual payment of $14,000; and
WHEREAS, the Department has not been able to hire a temporary Family Practice physician to meet its existing needs and to also deliver the services requested by the National Council on Alcoholism; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners amend the Department's FY 2000 budget to reflect the additional $14,000 from the National Council on Alcoholism and move funds from the contractual services line item to support the $70,000 cost of a part-time physician, and to establish a part-time (24 hour per week) physician position.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to adjust the Health Department's FY 2000 budget to recognize an additional $14,000 in fee revenue and to increase the salary and fringe benefit line items by $70,000 and to reduce the contractual services line item by $56,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners establishes a part-time physician position in the Health Department effective December 1, 1999, and directs the Human Resources Director to post and recruit for the position according to the standard County procedures.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Czarnecki, Stid, Severino, Schmidt Nays: None
Absent: Smiley Approved 12/6/99
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Bernero, Minter Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 55Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INGHAM COUNTY MSU EXTENSION TO ACCEPT A $1000 COST SHARE TECHNOLOGY GRANT FROM MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO USE 1999 EXTENSION FUNDS FOR LOCAL MATCH TO PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County MSU Extension Office frequently uses computer assisted presentations in educational programming throughout the county requiring lightweight and up-to-date video projection equipment; and
WHEREAS, the lowest vendor quote for the EPSON ELP-7550C XGA (1024X 768) 800 Lumen Video/Data Projector is $4,695.90; and
WHEREAS, Michigan State University has granted and will reimburse $1000 to Ingham County MSU Extension for the purchase of an EPSON Data/Video Projector; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County MSU Extension has $3695.90 available in its 1999 budget to use as local match to purchase an EPSON Data/Video Projector.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes Ingham County MSU Extension to accept the MSU technology grant reimbursement of $1000 and to allocate $3695.90 from the 1999 MSU Extension budget to purchase an EPSON ELP-7550C XGA (1024X 768) 800 Lumen Video/Data Projector for a total cost not to exceed $4,696.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the 1999 Ingham County MSU Extension capital improvement budget in accordance with this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this Resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Czarnecki, Stid, Severino, Schmidt Nays: None
Absent: Smiley Approved 12/6/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 56
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A SUBLEASE WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS FOR SPACE AT WILLOW PLAZA
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Ingham County has leased space at 306 Willow Street since 1984 to house the Adolescent Health Programs; and
WHEREAS, during all that time, the County has sublet space to the Neighborhood Youth Corps, which is an agency of the Capital Area Community Services (CACS) focused on developing employment related skills in at-risk youths; and
WHEREAS, the sublease expires on December 31, 1999 and CACS would like to continue to occupy the space; and
WHEREAS, the County is exercising its option to extend the lease arrangement at 306 Willow Street for an additional five years with the lease rate to be adjusted by the rate of inflation over the five year period; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the County continue the sublease arrangement with CACS, increasing the sublease rate by the rate of inflation over the last five years.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a sublease with Capital Area Community Services for 1,500 square feet of space at 306 Willow Street, Lansing to house the Neighborhood Youth Corps.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the sublease shall be January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2004 and that Capital Area Community Services shall pay Ingham County $753 per month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the sublease after it has been prepared by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Czarnecki, Stid, Severino, Schmidt Nays: None
Absent: Smiley Approved 12/6/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 57
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A GENDER SERVICES PROGRAM AGREEMENT (PROJECT RESPECT) WITH THE CITY OF LANSING
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing and Ingham County cooperated to develop a proposal to the Family Independence Agency to implement a school suspension alternative program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has been notified that the proposal has been accepted and funded; and
WHEREAS, the Gender Services Program was implemented on a pilot basis in 1997-98 through the Otto Middle School Community Health Center and the subcontract was continued in 1998-99; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing is proposing to contract with Ingham County to continue these services for the period November 1, 1999 through October 31, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed agreement, and advises that the funds (both grant and County general fund) and staffing to implement this program were included in the adopted FY 2000 Health Department Budget.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the City of Lansing to implement a Gender Services Program as part of a school suspension prevention initiative through the Otto Middle School Community Health Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be November 1, 1999 through October 31, 2000 and that the City of Lansing will reimburse Ingham County up to $32,657 for program related expenditures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Czarnecki, Stid, Severino, Schmidt Nays: None
Absent: Smiley Approved 12/6/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 58
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A SMALL GRANT FROM THE UNITED WAY AND AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S FY 2000 BUDGET
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the staff at the Otto Community Health Center submitted a proposal to the Capital Area United Way, requesting financial support for a series of community meetings regarding substance abuse prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Area United Way has awarded a $1,000 grant to support the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept the grant award and authorize an amendment to Health Department's FY 2000 budget.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts a $1,000 grant award from the Capital Area United Way, with the purpose of conducting a series of workshops in North Lansing regarding substance abuse prevention.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to adjust the FY 2000 Health Department budget, increasing total revenues and total expenditures by $1,000, and adjusting line items to implement this resolution.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Czarnecki, Stid, Severino, Schmidt Nays: None
Absent: Smiley Approved 12/6/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 59
Introduced by the Law & Courts Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE INGHAM COUNTY FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has passed and the Governor has signed PA 366 of 1996, known as the Friend of the Court Act, which requires counties to establish Citizens Advisory Committees; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners formed a Citizens Advisory Committee in May of 1997; and
WHEREAS, this Citizens Advisory Committee has a vacancy in the Family Law Attorney slot; and
WHEREAS, the Law & Courts Committee has reviewed applications of citizens interested in serving on this Committee.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby reappoints
Nan Casey, 407 Clarendon, East Lansing, 48823
to serve as the Family Law Attorney representative on the Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee to a term expiring May 27, 2002.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 60
Introduced by the Law & Courts Committee of the:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized participation of Ingham County with the City of Lansing in a joint City/County Community Corrections Advisory Board (CCAB) through Resolution 90-51; and
WHEREAS, the make-up of the CCAB must represent various criminal justice and community interests as specified in Public Act 511; and
WHEREAS, the communications/media representative position is currently vacant; and
WHEREAS, Judith Taran is interested in being appointed to the CCAB as the communications/media representative.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appoints Judith Taran to serve on the CCAB as the communications/media representative to a term expiring September 17, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the City of Lansing for consideration of this joint appointment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lansing is requested to review and confirm the above appointment as soon as possible.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 61
Introduced by the Law & Courts Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE 1999 M.A.D.D.
(MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING) RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN
RESOLUTION #99-
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's Office 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 22, 1999 through January 1, 2000 to be the 1999 "Tie One On For Safety" campaign in Ingham County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County Sheriff's Office encourage all county departments to join in this community-wide effort.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 62
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATED POLICE ANTIQUES FOR THE
INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office maintains a display of police antiques; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robert P. Lane of Holt, Michigan has donated the following police antiques: 19th century handcuffs, leather "sap", Colt 32 cal. 6 shot pistol, Harrington & Richardson .38 cal. revolver; and
WHEREAS, these antiques would be used to enhance the police antique's display in the Sheriff's Office lobby.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Sheriff to accept and display the police antiques.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff's Office thanks Mr. Robert P. Lane of Holt for his contribution.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 63
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT ANTIQUE "BILLY CLUB" FOR THE
INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office maintains a police antique's display; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Rose of Mason has donated an antique police billy club for display; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's office will display the billy club along with other police antiques in the Sheriff's Office lobby.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Sheriff to accept the billy club for the antique display.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff's Office thanks Mr. Robert Rose for his contribution to the Sheriff's Office antiques display.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 64
Introduced by the Law & Courts Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INGHAM COUNTY AND THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF TO CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF LANSING FOR THE SPECIAL DEPUTIZATION OF THEIR POLICE OFFICERS
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Sheriff, at the request of various municipalities and other public entities, specially deputizes police officers of those entities; and
WHEREAS, there is currently a contract with the City of Lansing for Income Tax Investigators who are certified police officers and Parks Department - Parks Officers; and
WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the County and the Sheriff to have a contract with Lansing to cover the Lansing Police Department.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Sheriff and Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners are hereby authorized to sign contracts with the City of Lansing, whereby the Sheriff will specially deputize their police officers subject to the contract documents being approved as to form by the County Attorney and being consistent with this resolution.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 65
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM MR. ROLLIN DART AND
FROM DART NATIONAL BANK, TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS
REWARD MONEY FOR THE WANDA MASON HOMICIDE
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, Mr. Rollin Dart and the Dart National Bank of Mason committed a total of $4,000.00 for reward funds for the Wanda Mason homicide; and
WHEREAS, information was received by the Ingham County Sheriff's Office from an individual who assisted in the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the homicide; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dart and Dart National Bank request that the money be distributed through the Ingham County Sheriff's Office rather than paid directly to the individual who provided us with the information.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to receive a total of $4,000.00 from Mr. Rollin Dart and the Dart National Bank
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to pay the $4,000.00 to the person who provided valuable information to assist in solving this homicide.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 66
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT
WITH HIGHFIELDS, INC. FOR THE FIVE-DAY ATTENTION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contracted with Highfields, Inc. to operate the Family Court Five-Day Attention Program from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners approved $216,270 during the 2000 budget process in line item 292 66206 818000 to fund this program; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a contract with Highfields, Inc. for a total cost of $216,270 to operate the Five-Day Attention Program from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners 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: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 67
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE
W.B. AND CANDACE THOMAN FOUNDATION FOR THE FAMILY COURT TUTOR/LIAISON PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the W.B. and Candace Thoman Foundation has offered a grant of $21,900 to the Ingham County Family 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; and
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 $21,900 to operate the Family Court Tutor/Liaison Program from January, 2000, through December, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, the County Clerk and the Presiding Family Court 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: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 68
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contracted with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. to operate the Family Court Delinquent Day Treatment Program (Crossroads) from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners continued funding of the Crossroads Program in line item 292 66205 818000 during the 2000 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 $261,638 to operate the Family Court Crossroads Program from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners 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: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 69
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH PECKHAM VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE CROSSROADS AFTER HOURS PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contracted with Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. to operate the Family Court Crossroads After Hours Program from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved $72,800 during the 2000 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 $72,800 to operate the Crossroads After Hours Program from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000.
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: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 70
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners contracted with House Arrest Services, Inc. to operate the Family Court Electronic Monitoring Program from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners continued funding for the Electronic Monitoring Program in line item 292 66217 818000 during the 2000 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 $21,000 to operate the Family Court Electronic Monitoring Program from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2000.
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: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Schafer, Juall
Nays: Lynch Absent: Bernero, Minter Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 71
Introduced by Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH MICROFORM SYSTEMS, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL MICROFILMING SERVICES FOR
PROBATE COURT RECORDS
RESOLUTION #99-
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 1996; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners continued funding for microfilming services during the 1997 budget process.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract with Microform Systems, Inc., for the performance of microfilming be amended to include additional services under the total costs for said services not to exceed $10,000.
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: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 72
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH EAST LANSING FOR FUNDING
TO RELOCATE THE EAST LANSING 911 CENTER
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has established a 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services fund for Management and System Improvements to the County emergency dispatch system; and
WHEREAS, the East Lansing 911 Center working with their 911 Center and architect have developed a proposal to relocate the existing East Lansing 911 Center within the East Lansing city hall facility; and
WHEREAS, the 911 Advisory Committee approved this request at their November 18, 1999 meeting and are now recommending that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approve this funding proposal.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of up to $131,700 from the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services fund for Management and System Improvements for the East Lansing 911 Center to be relocated within the city hall facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 73
Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel, and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFERS WITHIN 55TH DISTRICT COURT
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the 55th District Court has funds in their current budget to pay for temporary help and overtime; and
WHEREAS, the 55th District Court will have two employees out on medical leave until the end of this year - possibly longer for one employee; and
WHEREAS, the 55th District Court will lose an employee to retirement that is effective on November 30th but will be on leave starting on November 4th; and
WHEREAS, the 55th District Court must meet work load demands and provide service to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Judge of the 55th District Court has made this request as a result of an emergent and unexpected need, which is covered under the Family Medical Leave Act.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the transfer of $7,400 from the 55th District Court's jury fee line item (101-13700-81100) to salaries and wages - temporary (101-13700-705000) in the amount of $3,700; and salaries and wages - overtime in the amount of $3,700 to hire one temporary Clerk Typist II until December 30th ($3,700) for the more routine court duties; and provide a minimum of 120 hours of overtime ($3,700) for the higher level duties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Controller to make the necessary budgetary transfers within the 55TH District Courts 1999 budget.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Czarnecki, McDonald, Lynch, Minter Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 12/7/99
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: None Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 74
Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO THE CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION 1999 GENERAL FUND AND CHILD CARE BUDGETS
RESOLUTION #99-
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Circuit Court, Family Division has identified a significant increase in projected expenses which will result in a deficit in the State Ward line item of $165,000 and $145,094 in the residential placement line items for the 1999 Child Care budget; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Youth Center has had to utilize more employee overtime and intermittent replacements to meet the overall safety, liability and operational needs of the facility; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Circuit Court - Family Division has identified a significant increase in Court-appointed attorneys which will result in a deficit in the Attorney Fees line item for the 1999 General Fund Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Circuit Court, Family Division is requesting the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to increase their 1999 budget appropriation and amend their budget accordingly.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize an increase in the Circuit Court - Family Division 1999 Child Care Fund total budget by a increase of $310,094 in gross costs and $237,547 net general fund and a increase of $50,000 to the Circuit Court - Family Division 1999 general fund budget for Attorney fees
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is directed to make the following budgetary transfers within and to the Child Care Fund:
EXPENSES
FROM: TO:
Pringle Group Home
292-66207-818340 $14,000 Residential Placements
Electronic Monitoring 292-66203-818400 $55,815
292-66217-818000 12,000 Salaries & Wages - Overtime
Medical Services 292-66204-706000 3,000
Salaries & Wages - Temporary
Direct Supervision
292-66200-803000 490 292-66204-705000 18,000
Psychological Services State Ward
Direct Supervision 292-66213-832500 165,000
292-66200-803040 3,000
Special Projects
Direct Supervision
292-66200-967000 814
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 74
RESOLUTION #99-
Mileage
Intensive Probation Services
292-66212-861000 1,511
Salaries & Wages - Perm.
292-66204-704000 3,000
Salaries & Wages - Perm.
292-66204-704000 18,000
Supplies 30,000
101 13001 726010
Transcripts 25,000
101 13001 810000
Jury Fees 60,000
101 13001 811000
Attorney Fees 45,000
101 13001 814000
Local Travel 8,000
101 13001 861000
In State Professional Development 1,000
101 13001 861100
Work Study 20,000
101 13001 999130
Total $241,815 Total $241,815
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funding sources for these Circuit Court - Family Division increases are:
Delinquent Tax Transfer increase $37,892
State Child Care Fund 72,547
Circuit Court GF Transfers 189,000
Contingency fund 60,655
$360,094
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total General Fund Budget is increased to $58,310,037 by increasing delinquent tax transfers by $37,892.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to increase the Child Care Fund Budget by $310,094, and to increase the Family Division Budget by $50,000, to be funded by a transfer of $60,655 from the contingency account, $37,892 in increased General Fund revenues, $72,547 in increased state child care revenues, and $189,000 from the Circuit Court General Trial Division Budget.
DECEMBER 14, 1999
Agenda Item No. 74
RESOLUTION #99-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make necessary line item adjustments within these budget totals to reflect additional expenditures in residential placements, state wards, temporary employees, attorney fees in Family Court, and other line items.
LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Grebner, Smiley, Stid, Bernero, Schmidt, Juall
Nays: None Absent: Schafer Approved 12/2/99
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Lynch, Schafer, Juall, Minter
Nays: McDonald Absent: Bernero Approved 12/8/99