Board of Commissioners Rooms - Courthouse
Mason -7:30 p.m.
August 26, 2008
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Thomas called the August 26, 2008 meeting of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to order at 7:35 p.m. Roll as called and all Commissioners were present, except Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, and Weatherwax-Grant.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Dr. Parvathy Pillai, a Pediatric resident at the University of Michigan Medical School of Public Health, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments of silence were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Celentino to approve the Minutes of the July 22, 2008 meeting, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, and Weatherwax-Grant.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Chairperson Thomas announced that there would be a substitute resolution for agenda item 28 –Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to the Agreement with Michigan State University to Delegate Certain Environmental Health Responsibilities.
Chairperson Thomas announced that agenda item 41 - Resolution Authorizing a Bridge Appropriation for a 2008 Agreement for the Child and Family Services Angel House Program will be pulled from the agenda and referred back to the Judiciary Committee.
Moved by Commissioner Schor, supported by Commissioner Grebner to add a Resolution Amending Resolution #08-201 Accepting an Offer to Purchase County-Owned Real Property Located at 812 East Jolly Road, Lansing, MI 48910 to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, and Weatherwax-Grant. This was added as agenda item 47.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Resolution from Lake County in support of House Bill 5398. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Resolution from St. Joseph County in opposition to House Bill 6112. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Notice of a public hearing from the City of Lansing Economic Development Corporation regarding the establishment of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for property located at 1030 S. Holmes Street, Lansing. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Notice of a public hearing from the City of Lansing Economic Development Corporation regarding approval of a new personal property exemption for XYZ Machine & Tool Fabrication. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division’s Pending New Source Review Application Report. Received and placed on file.
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Letter from Mari Nicol, D.V.M., tendering her resignation from the Animal Control Advisory Board. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter from the Charter Township of Meridian authorizing Ingham County to activate the township’s outdoor warning sirens from the Lansing 9-1-1- dispatch center. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Letter from the American Legion Browne/Cavender Post #148 and VFW Jean R. Anderson Post #7309 inviting and encouraging the board members and their constituents to attend the 2008 Veteran’s Day parade in Mason. Received and placed on file.
Letter and report from Rehman Robson regarding the audit of Ingham County financial records for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Letter from Gary VanNorman, Executive Director, Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission requesting the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission’s Portion of the 2008 Ingham County Liquor Tax Funds. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
Robert Kerr- Lansing, Michigan, expressed concern regarding the Friend of the Court’s child support collection and incarcerating individuals behind on support payments and violations of the constitution.
John Neilsen introduced the new Financial Services Director, Jill Rhode. Jill Rhode expressed her pleasure with her new position at Ingham County.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Dougan, supported by Commissioner Hertel to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items. Motion to adopt a consent agenda carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, and Weatherwax-Grant. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, and Weatherwax-Grant. Items voted on separately are so noted in the Minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AUGUST 26, 2008 AS
WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #08-211
WHEREAS, in 1848 at the Seneca Falls Convention, a group of visionary women gathered to proclaim the idea that "all men and women are created equal" and "endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights”; and
WHEREAS, that convention eventually turned into a national movement that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote in 1920; and
WHEREAS, the passage of the 19th Amendment reflects the vision and determination of the suffragists who stood for a freer society and changed our Nation's history; and
WHEREAS, the continuing struggles of women are not forgotten as women continually fight for the full rights and privileges, public or private, legal or institutional, which are available to male citizens of the United States both in our country and also abroad; and
WHEREAS, women still do not have pay equity, equal opportunity in the workforce, or the same access to resources as men; and
WHEREAS, in 1971 a Joint Resolution of Congress designated August 26 of each year as Women’s Equality Day.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes August 26, 2008 as Women’s Equality Day in Ingham County and welcomes the day when all women are truly equal to their male counterparts.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING ALEX GRICE
RESOLUTION #08-212
WHEREAS, Alex Grice is a 2008 graduate of Williamston High School, he is active in the community, enjoys participating in his church youth group, and was captain of his high school soccer team; and
WHEREAS, Alex began his scouting career as a Cub Scout, where he earned the Arrow of Light, after joining Troup #63 in 2001, he has earned 24 merit badges; and
WHEREAS, his scout leadership history includes experience as instructor, treasurer, historian, librarian and quartermaster; and
WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle rank, a scout must demonstrate leadership and citizenship, while earning 21 merit badges before reaching the age of 18 and must also complete a service project for the benefit of his community, school or religious institution; and
WHEREAS, Alex’s service project entailed continuation of a church improvement project started by his two older brothers in planting trees, assembling picnic tables, painting and installing a fire pit for his church; and
WHEREAS, with 24 merit badges, Alex has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Alex Grice for achieving the Eagle Scout rank and serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING DANIEL BLAINE SHUCK
RESOLUTION #08-213
WHEREAS, Daniel Blaine Shuck is a 2008 graduate of Williamston High School and will be attending Lake Superior State University this fall; and
WHEREAS, Daniel was very active on the Williamston High School football, tennis and wrestling teams; and
WHEREAS, Daniel began his scouting career as a Tiger Scout in the first grade, joining Troup #63 in 2001; and
WHEREAS, his scout leadership history includes experience as treasurer, instructor, librarian, quartermaster, assistant patrol leader and patrol leader; and
WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle rank, a scout must demonstrate leadership and citizenship, while earning 21 merit badges before reaching the age of 18 and must also complete a service project for the benefit of his community, school or religious institution; and
WHEREAS, Daniel’s service project entailed building shelves in the football team’s equipment room at the high school; and
WHEREAS, with 38 merit badges, Daniel has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Daniel Blaine Shuck for achieving the Eagle Scout rank and serving as a positive role model for the youth in our community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SIX WEEK HIRING DELAY POLICY
FOR THE 2009 BUDGET YEAR
RESOLUTION #08-214
WHEREAS, in order to balance the 2009 Ingham County Budget, the Controller Recommended Budget will identify $5.6 million in expenditure reductions and revenue increases; and
WHEREAS, $500,000 of this amount is based on the implementation of a six week hiring delay; and
WHEREAS, several permanent positions are proposed for elimination in the 2009 Controller Recommended Budget, and this strategy will offset the need for further position reductions.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that for budget year 2009, a six week hiring delay will be implemented as detailed in the attached policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that budget year 2009 is the same as the 2009 calendar year, except for Fund 221 (Health Fund) and Fund 292 (Family Division Child Care Fund), for which the 2009 budget year is October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hiring delay will be effective for all departments, with the only exceptions being for positions that are funded 100% from non-General Fund sources.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that departments will only be able to fill vacant positions with temporary employees when funds for temporary salaries are already available within their department budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in cases where a department deems it necessary to fill a position before six weeks have passed, if alternative budget savings can be identified by the department outside of permanent wages and fringes, the Controller may approve a budget transfer in the amount necessary to offset savings that would have been derived by the six week hiring delay.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
2009 HIRING DELAY POLICY
As part of the budget balancing strategy for 2009, Ingham County will impose a six week hiring delay for the 2009 budget year. (The 2009 budget year is the same as the 2009 calendar year, except for Fund 221 (Health Fund) and Fund 292 (Family Division Child Care Fund), for which the 2009 budget year is October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009.)
1) The hiring delay will be effective for all departments. The only exceptions will be for positions that are funded 100% from non-General Fund sources.
2) The length of the hiring delay will be from the date of termination to the hire date. Departments will be allowed to post positions, interview candidates and make offers of employment in the interim, but the hire date cannot be until six weeks after the termination date.
3) Departments will only be able to fill vacant positions with temporary employees when funds for temporary salaries are already available within the department budget. The provision of Resolution 91-267, which allows departments to hire temporary employees to fill fully vacant authorized positions for the most critical functions of the vacant positions, and for the Controller to transfer funds from permanent salaries to temporary salaries as necessary, is rescinded for 2009.
4) In a case where a department deems it necessary to fill a position before six weeks have passed, if alternative budget savings can be identified by the department outside of permanent wages and fringes, the Controller may approve a budget transfer in the amount necessary to offset savings that would have been derived by the six week hiring delay.
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR
THE POTTER PARK ZOO PENGUIN POOL EXHIBIT REPAIR
RESOLUTION #08-215
WHEREAS, repairs were made to stop a significant leak in the penguin pool which has caused underground erosion over the years; and
WHEREAS, deterioration to the exhibit and pool has occurred over the course of many years and restoration is needed to cover past repair efforts and bring the pool and exhibit back to its original state; and
WHEREAS, work on the project cannot begin until October 1, 2008 because the penguins must be finished molting, and work needs to be finished within 45 days due to weather conditions; and
WHEREAS, in order to meet the October 1, 2008 deadline, the Potter Park Zoo Board passed Resolution #11-08 on July 1, 2008 and the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission passed Resolution #21-08 on July 28, 2008 recommending that the Board of Commissioners enter into a contract with the vendor approved by the Ingham County Purchasing Director in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Purchasing Department solicited bids in accordance with Ingham County Purchasing policies that were due August 5, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Ingham County Purchasing, Facilities, and Parks Departments on August 5, 2008 to ensure the low bidder met all specifications and requirements; and
WHEREAS, Cusack’s Masonry Restoration, Inc. submitted the lowest bid at $23,450; and
WHEREAS, the approved 2008 Capital Improvement budgeted amount is $50,000; and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Director has requested that $5,000 be set aside as a contingency amount for unidentified problems associated with the project.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract with Cusack’s Masonry Restoration, Inc. of Hubbardston, Michigan for the repair of the Potter Park Zoo Penguin Pool Exhibit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $5,000 be set aside as a contingency amount for unidentified problems associated with the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH INTEGRATED INTERIORS, INC. FOR ACOUSTICAL PANELS AT THE POTTER PARK ZOO SAFARI ROOM
RESOLUTION #08-216
WHEREAS, the Facilities Department and the Zoological Society have identified a need to improve the sound quality in the Safari Room at the Potter Park Zoo so that presentations made by docents and communication among visitors can be optimized; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project have been budgeted for in the 2008 CIP Project 258-69900-977000-0706Z, Safari Room Ceiling Panels; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited bids for the purpose of providing and installing an acoustical sound-dampening system in the Safari Room at the Potter Park Zoo; and
WHEREAS, due to the specialized nature of this project, only one bid was received from Integrated Interiors, Inc. for a cost not to exceed $14,055.00; and
WHEREAS, the Facilities and Purchasing Departments in consultation with its consultant Simoni Systems, have reviewed the bid and are in agreement that a Purchase Order be awarded to Integrated Interiors, Inc., 21221 Hoover Road, Warren, Michigan 48089.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Purchase Order be issued to Integrated Interiors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ $14,055 to supply and install an acoustical sound-dampening system in the Safari Room of the Potter Park Zoo.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL RESTORATION, INC.
TO PROVIDE MASONRY RESTORATION SERVICES
TO THE INGHAM COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #08-217
WHEREAS, the Drain Commission Building in Mason is in need of masonry restorations due to deterioration over time and the garage has become a safety issue; and
WHEREAS, the funds for this project are available within the 2008 Capital Improvement Project; 245-27599-976000-8FC03 - Drain Building Repair; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited bids for this project, and after review, it is the recommendation of the Facilities Department in concurrence with the Purchasing Department to award a contract to National Restoration, Inc. to provide the masonry restorations for a cost not to exceed $84,600.00, which reflects the payment of prevailing wage; and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Department would like to add a contingency amount of $15,000.00 for in-conspicuous repairs, if needed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes awarding a contract to National Restoration, Inc., 2306 Hester Court, Keego Harbor, Michigan 48320, to perform masonry repairs at the Drain Commission Building in Mason, for a total cost not to exceed $99,600.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE MERS ANNUAL MEETING
RESOLUTION #08-218
WHEREAS, the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System will hold the 62nd Annual Meeting at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI during the time period of September 30 - October 2, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of each member municipality must certify an employee delegate who has been elected by the other employee members, and appoint an officer delegate of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County will pay the expenses of the Officer Delegate and Employee Delegate pursuant to the County’s mileage policy to a maximum of $900.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby certified as Ingham County Representatives for the MERS Annual Meeting:
Officer Delegate: T. A. Lindsey
Employee Delegate: Sally Auer
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH BARGAINING UNITS TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INGHAM HEALTH COALITION FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN 2009
RESOLUTION #08-219
WHEREAS, the Ingham Health Coalition investigated various plan designs and
options and determined that eliminating multiple insurance carriers would yield
savings for employees, retirees, and Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, after extensive research and analysis of available options in Health Care, the Ingham Health Coalition considers PHP of Mid-Michigan best able to meet the insurance needs of employees and retirees within current budget constraints; and
WHEREAS, Letters of Understanding which would enable these options to be effective January 1, 2009, are being prepared for the various bargaining units.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the Letters of Understanding regarding the recommendations of the Health Coalition for 2009 health insurance options.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign said letters on behalf of the County, contingent upon final approval of the bargaining units.
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, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Managerial/Confidential Personnel Manual shall be updated to incorporate the revised Health Insurance Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign appropriate documents after review by the County Attorney, as needed.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE
2009-2010 MANAGERIAL/CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL MANUAL
RESOLUTION #08-220
WHEREAS, the Managerial/Confidential/Elected Officials Steering Committee solicited input from managerial and confidential employees regarding benefit and salary changes to the Managerial/Confidential Personnel Manual; and
WHEREAS, after careful consideration, the Steering Committee recommended changes for the 2009-2010 Managerial/Confidential Personnel Manual.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham Board of Commissioners approves the following recommendations, as proposed by the Managerial/Confidential/Elected Officials Steering Committee, to the 2009-2010 Managerial/Confidential Personnel Manual as follows:
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE REORGANIZATION OF THE MIS DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #08-221
WHEREAS, Management Information Services (MIS) is proposing a reorganization / restructuring of the department due to substantial changes in organizational service needs, and changes in classification responsibilities, departmental efficiency, budgetary constraints, and internal equity; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has requested additional MIS support; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #08-96, Authorizing the Initial Reorganization of MIS, yielded a cost savings of $26,776 - $34,685; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Employees Association - County Professionals (ICEA), and United Auto Workers/Technical/Office/Paraprofessional Services (UAW) Representatives have been notified of this reorganization; and
WHEREAS, the MIS Department desires the following changes:
WHEREAS, in recognition of the County’s hiring freeze we will delay adding the new Computer Technician Level I (UAW-I) and Reclassification the Computer Technician (position #958017) from a UAW-I salary grade to a Network Administrator Level I, (ICEA PRO-07) salary grade until January 1, 2009.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the reorganization of MIS as outlined below:
|
Position # |
Current Grade |
Current Max. Cost |
Proposed Grade |
Proposed Max. Cost |
|
958020 |
PRO-05 |
$73,257.00 |
PRO-07 |
$83,955.00 |
|
958003 |
PRO-10 |
$95,240.00 |
PRO-11 |
$101,729.00 |
|
958005 |
PRO-10 |
$95,240.00 |
PRO-11 |
$101,729.00 |
|
958014 |
UAW-I |
$73,611.00 |
UAW-J |
$77,053.00 |
|
January 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
New Title |
UAW-I |
$73,611.00 |
UAW-I |
$73,611.00 |
|
958017 |
UAW-I |
$67,249.00 |
PRO-07 |
$78,239.00 |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that job descriptions for the above positions be amended/revised by the MIS Department and/or Human Resources to reflect elevated levels of duties and responsibilities commensurate with the reclassification.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the necessary adjustments to the 2008 MIS Budget and Position Allocation List in accordance with this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Human Resources is directed to execute Letters of Agreement with the respective unions reflecting the reclassifications/salary ranges.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this reorganization will take effect on the first day of the payroll period beginning after approval by the Board of Commissioners.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KEY GOVERNMENT FINANCING FOR THE FINANCING OF A VACTOR TRUCK FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #08-222
WHEREAS, the Drain Commissioner currently uses a Vactor Truck to clean storm drains; and
WHEREAS, the Drain Commissioner has determined that it is more cost-effective to purchase a new Vactor Truck rather than continue costly repairs on the current 1991 Ford Vactor Truck; and
WHEREAS, the new Vactor Truck has been priced at $308,567.50, with a trade in value for the old Vactor Truck at $12,500 and a $75,000 down payment leaving a total of $221,067.50; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department and the Treasurer’s Office have agreed with the financing of the Vactor Truck through an Installment Purchase Agreement with Key Government Finance at 4.92% interest per annum; and
WHEREAS, the payments to Key Government Finance shall be over a five-year period with the final payment due in 2012 in the amount of $48,558.39 per annum which includes both principal and interest; and
WHEREAS, the estimated life expectancy for the new Vactor Truck is ten (10) years old, costs associated with the purchase of the truck are expected to be recaptured within five (5) years.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the purchase of a new Vactor Truck for the Drain Commissioner’s Office, priced at $308,567.50 minus $12,500.00 in trade in of old Vactor Truck and a $75,000.00 down payment leaving $221,067.50 to be paid through an Installment Purchase Agreement with Key Government Finance at 4.92% per annum interest, with five payments of $48,558.39 per annum which includes both principal and interest.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents after approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSET INDEPENDENCE COALITION EFFORTS IN FINANCIAL EDUCATION
RESOLUTION #08-223
WHEREAS, the Asset Independence Coalition (AIC), under the umbrella of the Power of We Consortium (Ingham County Human Services Collaborative), coordinates financial education efforts, including Income Tax Preparation for low and moderate income citizens; and
WHEREAS, the AIC’s efforts have been funded and carried out by an ad hoc working group of non-profits in the tri-county area; and
WHEREAS, the group has successfully assisted thousands of taxpayers with refunds from the Earned Income Tax Credit and is expanding efforts in financial education; and
WHEREAS, these efforts have expanded through a part-time coordinator position hosted and administered by the United Way and would further benefit from additional time and resources, and would benefit low income taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Treasurer and Lansing Mayor have laid the groundwork for a Bank on Lansing initiative to assist the unbanked and coordinate educational efforts toward financial literacy; and
WHEREAS, these efforts assist the economic condition of those most impacted by the economy and the financial education efforts help with the payment of delinquent taxes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Commissioners authorizes additional funding for the coordination efforts at $37,000 to be expended from the Delinquent Tax Administration Fund (516-25601) to assist with the Bank on Lansing initiative and financial education.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is directed to make all necessary budget adjustments consistent with this resolution.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
COHL, STOKER, TOSKEY & McGLINCHEY, P.C.
RESOLUTION #08-224
WHEREAS, a Legal Services Agreement has been entered into between Ingham County and Cohl, Stoker, Toskey & McGlinchey, P.C.(CSTM) for 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides the Board of Commissioners the option to extend the Agreement for an additional year commencing January 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the County Controller has recommended that the Board exercise that contract option extension; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners concurs in that recommendation.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby exercises its option to extend the Agreement with Cohl, Stoker, Toskey & McGlinchey, P.C. for an additional year (2009) under the same Terms and Conditions which it is currently operating under.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller shall notify CSTM of that extension.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING BARBARA KETCHUM
RESOLUTION #08-225
WHEREAS, Barbara Ketchum began her career with Ingham County in September 1997 as a temporary Clerk Typist in the Immunization Clinic in the Ingham County Health Department; and
WHEREAS, in December, 1997 she was appointed to a permanent position as a Community Health Representative II in the Immunization Clinic; and
WHEREAS, in October, 1999 she was promoted to a Community Health Representative III; and
WHEREAS, in May, 2006, as the result of the classification study, she was promoted to a Community Health Representative IV; and
WHEREAS, for 11 years she has been dedicated to serving the Ingham County Health Department and the community; and
WHEREAS, her outstanding service and reporting as an immunization liaison facilitated the health improvement and protection of students enrolled in Ingham County schools; and
WHEREAS, her outstanding work on quality assurance has made the Ingham County Health Department a better institution than it was upon her arrival; and
WHEREAS, she established a reputation of reliability, expertise, and trustworthiness among her colleagues and the community.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Barbara Ketchum for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham and for the contributions she has made to the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:
RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE INGHAM COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
FOR ITS INVOLVEMENT IN THE MASS VACCINATION PANDEMIC
FLU CLINIC EXERCISE ON JUNE 13, 2008
RESOLUTION #08-226
WHEREAS, Bill Conklin, Managing Director of the Ingham County Road Commission, has agreed to allow the Ingham County Health Department to utilize the Ingham County Road Commission Garage as the Ingham County Distribution Node for the United States Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) during public health emergencies and exercises; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Road Commission Garage functioned as the Ingham County Distribution Node for the United States Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) during the Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise held on June 13, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Joe Pulver, former Director of Operations, served on the Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise Planning Committee for the June 13, 2008 Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise; and
WHEREAS, Jim Charles, Interim Director of Operations and Sign/Signal Shop Supervisor, served on the Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise Planning and Committee and provided logistical support during the June 13, 2008 Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Road Commission staff participated in the June 13, 2008 Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes the Ingham County Road Commission for its efforts during the Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise held on June 13, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its sincere appreciation to the Ingham County Road Commission for its continued support of Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE OKEMOS SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR ITS INVOLVEMENT IN THE MASS VACCINATION
PANDEMIC FLU CLINIC EXERCISE ON JUNE 13, 2008
RESOLUTION #08-227
WHEREAS, Cheryl Kreger, Superintendent of the Okemos School District, has agreed to allow the Ingham County Health Department to utilize the Okemos High School as a Neighborhood Emergency Help Center/Dispensing Site during public health emergencies and exercises; and
WHEREAS, Okemos High School functioned as a Neighborhood Emergency Help Center/Dispensing Site during the Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise held on June 13, 2008; and
WHEREAS, John Lanzetta, Okemos High School Principal, and Russell Verrell, Okemos High School Assistant Principal, ensured staff assistance and access to and use of rooms and equipment at Okemos High School during the June 13, 2008 Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise; and
WHEREAS, Steve Lathrop, Okemos Schools Director of Operations, served on the Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise Planning Committee for the June 13, 2008 Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise; and
WHEREAS, Mike Miller, Okemos High School Maintenance Supervisor, provided logistical support during the June 13, 2008 Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise; and
WHEREAS, the Okemos High School staff assisted in the set-up of Okemos High School for the June 13, 2008 Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes the Okemos School District for its efforts during the Mass Vaccination Pandemic Flu Clinic Exercise held on June 13, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends its sincere appreciation to the Okemos School District for its continued support of Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
DATED JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010
RESOLUTION #08-228
WHEREAS, the main contract with the Capital Area Transportation Authority was authorized effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010, using the proceeds from the millage levy approved November 2, 2004; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2006, the electorate approved a supplemental countywide public transportation millage level of .08/100 (.08) of one mill, to be used for the purpose of funding a transportation system to be used primarily by elderly and disabled persons in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners envisioned that the revenues generated as a result of these millage levies would be turned over to the Capital Area Transportation Authority and used to provide the transportation service.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves an amendment to the agreement with the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) which authorizes the County to pay CATA the expenses incurred for providing a public transportation system, to be used primarily by elderly and disabled persons in Ingham County from revenue generated as a result of the 2004 public transportation millage of 40/100 (.40) of one mill and the 2006 supplemental millage of 8/100 (.08) of one mill.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, the County shall reimburse CATA as set forth in the attached Scope of Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the appropriate agreements and documents necessary to implement the above, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
For October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009
CATA shall carry out the following activities with respect to small bus transportation primarily serving elderly and disabled residents of Ingham County:
1. Take all reasonable steps to improve the quality of small bus service primarily serving the elderly and residents with disabilities of Ingham County. CATA shall constantly strive to develop methods to provide such services in more cost efficient ways.
2. Manage and operate the small bus system commonly known as CATA Rural Services (CRS), providing a minimum of 79 hours per day of service to the residents of Ingham County who reside outside of the boundaries of the urbanized area. Service shall be provided in conformity with the requirements of the state and federal grants received for the operation of the service. A maximum of $600,000.00 of the funds received under this agreement shall be used to pay for the actual expenses of operating, administering and marketing CATA Rural Services.
3. Continue to operate service for persons with disabilities, known as CATA Spec-Tran, providing at a minimum the level of service in effect on October 1, 1988, to residents of Ingham County who reside within the boundaries of the urbanized area and who further qualify for this specialized service by nature of their mobility-related disabilities. Services shall be provided in conformity with state and federal requirements and grants received for the operation of the service. A maximum of $2,950,000.00 of the funds received under this Agreement shall be used to pay the actual expenses of operating, administrating and marketing SpecTran.
4. The amount of $101,927.00 shall be retained by the County for the operation of a vehicle used to transport area veterans to VA Hospitals in the region. CATA has no responsibility for this service and does not participate in its operation or funding.
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY TO DELEGATE CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES
RESOLUTION #229
WHEREAS, Ingham County has since the mid 1970’s delegated certain responsibilities and authorities for inspection and licensing of food service establishments operating on the main Michigan State University (MSU) campus; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department and Michigan State University are desirous of adhering to the provisions of the Food Law of 2000, as amended, and certain provisions of the Public Health Code pertaining to swimming pool, child care facility, and campground inspections; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County and MSU entered into an Agency Agreement as allowed by the Food Law, MCL 289.3105 and the Public Health Code, MCL 333.2435, for the period July 15, 2005 through July 14, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the terms of the Agency Agreement have been advantageous to both parties; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize a new Agency Agreement with MSU for the period covering July 15, 2008 through June 14, 2011
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an Agency Agreement with MSU.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County, on behalf of the Department, hereby continues its appointment of MSU as its agent for the purpose of making recommendations on license applications and suspensions and for the administration and enforcement of other provisions set forth in PA 2000, as amended, Minimum Program Requirements, as established by the Michigan Department of Community Health, and Chapter IV of the Ingham County Sanitary Code, 1978 Edition, regarding food service establishments and facilities that are owned, kept, operated or sponsored by MSU or an outside entity, whether fixed or mobile, temporary or permanent, that are located on the MSU campus at East Lansing, which shall be limited to locations identified in the Agency Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that MSU shall continue to accept from applicants all fees for food service establishment licenses, swimming pool renewal permits, child care licensing permits and campground licenses and shall submit same with ten (10) business days of receipt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the term of the new Agency Agreement shall be July 15, 2008 through July 14, 2011.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Agency Agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
FIVE YEAR EXTENSION OF THE VOLUNTARY FUNDING AGREEMENTS
RESOLUTION #08-230
WHEREAS, Granger III and Associates, L.L.C. (“Granger”), Waste Management of Michigan (“Waste Management”) and C&C Landfill, Inc., and Adrian Landfill, Inc. (“Allied”) are the three principal providers of solid waste disposal services in Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, collectively, they dispose of more than 95 percent of Ingham County solid waste; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #02-272, the County entered into Voluntary Funding Agreements with Granger, Waste Management and Allied to partially fund the County’s household hazardous waste, solid waste regulation, and solid waste and recycling education program; and
WHEREAS, over the first term of the Voluntary Funding Agreements, Granger, Waste Management and Allied will have collectively paid to the County approximately $1,000,000 to partially fund the County’s household hazardous waste, solid waste regulation, and solid waste and recycling education program; and
WHEREAS, the Voluntary Funding Agreements will expire on December 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Voluntary Funding Agreements provide the County the option to extend them for an additional five (5) year term; and
WHEREAS, the required notice to extend the Voluntary Funding Agreements must be delivered prior to November 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends the extension of the Voluntary Funding Agreements for an additional five (5) year term.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves a five (5) year extension of the Voluntary Funding Agreements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the extension of the Voluntary Funding Agreements shall commence on January 1, 2009 and continue through December 31, 2013.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Attorney is authorized and directed to provide the required contractual notice of the extension of the Voluntary Funding Agreements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the extension of the Voluntary Funding Agreements after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SHIAWASSEE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #08-231
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners authorized a Memorandum of Agreement with the Shiawassee Community Mental Health Authority (SCMHA) to provide the services of a half-time Early Childhood Consultant in the Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) Office for Young Children (OYC) to support a grant called “Shiawassee Collaborative Foundations for Success;” and
WHEREAS, Resolution #07-224 authorized an agreement period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Shiawassee Community Mental Health Authority (SCMHA) has proposed to amend the Memorandum of Agreement to extend the period from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, and increase the amount reimbursed to the County to no more than $40,000; and
WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children will be able to continue to provide the staff support; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners amend the Memorandum of Agreement with the SCMHA.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners amends the Memorandum of Agreement with the Shiawassee Community Mental Health Authority (SCMHA) through which the Office for Young Children will provide staff support to the “Shiawassee Collaborative Foundations for Success.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that SCMHA will pay Ingham County up to $40,000 for the services of a half-time Early Childhood Consultant position from the Office for Young Children.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH
CAPITAL AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES TO SERVE
EARLY HEAD START CHILDREN THROUGH THE JUMP START PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #08-232
WHEREAS, Capital Area Community Services (CACS) manages the Head Start Program to provide early education and growth programming to a younger at-risk population; and
WHEREAS, CACS has contracted with Ingham County to incorporate a home visiting outreach component to the programming through the Jump Start Program; and
WHEREAS, Capital Area Community Services has proposed to continue the services for the period August 1, 2008 to July 31, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department has proposed to continue such programming as part of its Jump Start Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that this agreement is anticipated in the 2009 budget and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the continuation of the agreement with Capital Area Community Services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with Capital Area Community Services to provide home visiting outreach worker services to support the Early Head Start Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement will be August 1, 2008 to July 31, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Capital Area Community Services will provide Ingham County with up to $62,295 to support home visiting outreach services to the Early Head Start Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is required by the grant agreement to provide, as a non-federal share, an in-kind match in an amount of at least $15,574 which shall constitute supervisor wage/salary and benefits, indirect, facilities, advisory committee participation and parent participation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION #08-233
WHEREAS, the Ingham Intermediate School District is the administrator of Michigan’s Early‑On Program, a program to identify and serve high risk infants and children through three years of age; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department’s Public Health Nursing Unit and the Child Health Clinic represent important resources to identify, prevent, and correct health problems in high risk infants and children; and
WHEREAS, in FY 1996‑97, the Ingham Intermediate School District initiated a Letter of Understanding with Ingham County to help support public health nursing services to high risk infants and children; and
WHEREAS, the Intermediate School District proposes to execute a new Letter of Understanding for public health nursing and home visiting outreach services for FY 2008‑2009; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize an agreement with the Intermediate School District to accept the funds and provide the supportive services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the Ingham Intermediate School District to provide up to $128,788 in “Early‑On” funds, to reimburse Ingham County for public health nursing and paraprofessional services to high risk infants and children.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement and to sign any documents that might be required by the Intermediate School District, after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CAROLYN R. BURT, D.O., AS A
DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT
RESOLUTION #08-234
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners under the authority of Public Act 181 of 1953, as amended, is responsible for appointing the County Medical Examiner, and with the approval of the Medical Examiner, may appoint Deputy Medical Examiners; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has granted authority to contract with the physicians appointed as Deputy Medical Examiners, and has set out certain contractual terms and conditions including the term of office and method and rate of compensation in Resolutions #07-325 and #07-326; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has appointed Dean G. Sienko, M.D. as the Medical Examiner in Ingham County to a term expiring December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sienko is requesting that the Board of Commissioners hereby appoint Carolyn R. Burt, D.O. as a Deputy Medical Examiner.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints Carolyn R. Burt, D.O., P.O. Box 19, Shaftsburg, Michigan 48882, as a Deputy Medical Examiner to a term of office expiring December 31, 2011, subject to the terms and conditions set out in Resolutions #07-325 and #07-326
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with Dr. Burt subject to the terms and conditions set out in Resolutions #07-325 and #07-326.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the contract after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT #3 TO THE 2007-2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING AGREEMENT WITH
THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
RESOLUTION #08-235
WHEREAS, the responsibility for protecting the public health is a shared responsibility between the State and County governments in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and Ingham County have historically entered into contracts to clarify the role and responsibility of each party in protecting the public health; and
WHEREAS, the MDCH and Ingham County have entered into a 2007-2008 Agreement for the delivery of public health services under the Comprehensive, Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) process to clarify roles and responsibilities, including funding relationships, authorized by Resolution #07-223 and amended by Resolutions #08-13 and #08-84; and
WHEREAS, the MDCH has proposed a third amendment to the 2007-2008 CPBC to adjust grant funding levels and clarify Agreement procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Amendment.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes Amendment #3 to the 2007-2008 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC) Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall: 1) Add/revise information in Section IV – Payment and Reporting Procedures; 2) Add/revise information in Attachment I – Annual Budget Instructions; 3) Add/revise information in Attachment III – Program Specific Assurances and Requirements; and 4) Incorporate Attachment IV – Funding/Reimbursement Matrix for the Local Public Health Operations (LPHO) and categorical budget detail, output measures and performance reimbursement criteria, as indicated in the attachment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the net adjustment in state/federal funding shall be an increase of $160,308 from $4,666,667 to $4,826,975 which includes: 1) Support for AIDS Referral and Care - $30,880, 2) an increase in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)- $29,100, 3) Bioterrorism activities support in August and September - $32,291, 4) Regional Epidemiologist support in August and September - $1,667, 5) Childhood Lead Poisoning prevention activities - $55,000, 6) Diabetes Rewards program in WISEWOMAN - $1,620, 7) an increase in the Family Planning/BCCCP Joint Project - $3,000, 8) an increase in support for the WIC program - $6,750, and that Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s Budget in order to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Amendment also revises sections of the Agreement which includes: A) It increases from 3,225 to 3,516 the number of cancer screenings required of the, BCCCP, B) It clarifies the
deliverables under the Infant Mortality Coalition Support-Interconception Care Project, C) Informs us of the requirement to submit a plan for distributing reward items under the Diabetes Rewards program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2008-2009 AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LANSING
RESOLUTION #08-236
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has for many years provided funding to Ingham County to help support public health services for City of Lansing residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing is proposing to provide such support for the 2008-2009 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, these revenues are anticipated in the Health Department's 2009 budget request; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the agreement with the City of Lansing.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the City of Lansing to provide financial support to certain services provided by or through the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Lansing shall provide $150,000 to support the following services:
1. Adult Health/STI Clinic - $30,500
2. Food Bank Project Operation - $10,000
3. Child Care Scholarship Program/OYC - $68,000
4. High Risk Adolescent Program - $21,500
5. Health Care Access - $10,000
6. Community Coalition for Youth - $10,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson be authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2008-2009 AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING
AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) PROCESS
RESOLUTION #08-237
WHEREAS, the responsibility for protecting the public health is a shared responsibility between the State and county governments in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health and Ingham County have historically entered into contracts to clarify the role and responsibility of each party in protecting the public health; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health is in the process of establishing tentative grant funding levels for 2008-2009, and these funding levels are included in the Health Department’s 2009 budget request; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health has proposed a 2008-2009 Agreement for the delivery of public health services under the Comprehensive, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) process to clarify roles and responsibilities, including funding relationships; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the 2008-2009 CPBC Agreement be authorized and executed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a 2008-2009 Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health for the delivery of public health services under the Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the Agreement shall be October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the scope of services included in this Agreement shall include Local Public Health Operations, and several categorical public health programs identified in the attachments to the Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approximately $4.7 million of state/federal funds will be made available to Ingham County through the CPBC Agreement, and that Ingham County’s contribution to expenditures associated with the Agreement and budget shall not exceed levels appropriated in the County's 2009 Budget for these purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes subcontracts for the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 with specialty physicians, laboratories, and health care institutions and other service providers necessary to implement the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program in Clinton,
Gratiot, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties, which is a program included in the CPBC Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that service contracts are authorized with the following list of providers to support outreach activities to potential and current Medicaid beneficiaries in the following categories:
- Medicaid Outreach and Public Awareness
- Facilitating Medicaid Eligibility Determination
- Program Planning, Policy Development and Interagency Coordination Related to Medicaid Services
- Referral, Coordination and Monitoring of Medicaid Services
- Medicaid-Specific Training on Outreach Eligibility and Services
- Arranging for Medicaid-related Transportation and Provision of Medicaid-related Translation
These service contracts braid together requirements and funds from multiple sources including the County, W. K. Kellogg Foundation and Medicaid Administration (Federal Share). The braided service contracts shall be authorized up to the amounts identified below for the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009:
• Allen Neighborhood Center $122,196 ($109,038 for outreach; $13,158 for Planning/Coordination to strengthen social safety net in the community)
• NorthWest Initiative $122,196 ($109,038 for outreach; $13,158 for Planning/Coordination to strengthen social safety net in the community)
• Carefree Clinic $20,000
• Baker Donora Center $81,400
• South Lansing Community Development Association $26,265
• South Side Community Coalition $109,038
• Capital Area Community Services $4,000
• Child Abuse Prevention Services $55,000
• Catholic Charities St. Vincent Home $137,000
• Cristo Rey $65,000
• Family and Community Development Services $94,000
• Greater Lansing African American Health Institute $67,320
• School Community Health Alliance of Michigan $1,212,513
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Agreement, contracts and subcontracts after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE SHIAWASSEE REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES DISTRICT
RESOLUTION #08-238
WHEREAS, in 2006, the Shiawassee Regional Education Services District was awarded a Great Start Collaborative grant by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC); and
WHEREAS, Resolution #06–248 authorized an agreement with the Shiawassee Regional Education Services District (RESD) to contract with Ingham County to retain the services of the Office for Young Children (OYC) to lead the Great Start Collaborative initiative in Shiawassee County; and
WHEREAS, the RESD proposes to continue the agreement with Ingham County and contract for 80% of a OYC Program Coordinator’s time during the period of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County will be reimbursed up to $89,000 for the cost of the services made available through this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize an amendment to the agreement.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the agreement with the Shiawassee Regional Education Services District (RESD) with the intent of providing staff from the Office for Young Children to serve as the Great Start Collaborative Coordinator in Shiawassee County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County shall make available the services of 80% of a Program Coordinator’s time during the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the RESD shall compensate Ingham County up to $89,000 for the cost of the services provided during the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment to the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
THE CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY
RESOLUTION #08-239
WHEREAS, Ingham County and the Capital Area United Way share an interest in promoting the health and well being of Ingham County residents, and both desire to measure health and well being over time through a set of indicators; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County and the Capital Area United Way executed a collaborative agreement in 2005, wherein the United Way provides administrative support to the Community Data Committee and manages a pool of funds for consulting and other contractual services in support of the Community Indicators Project; and
WHEREAS, the collaborative agreement was originally authorized in Resolution #05-148 and amended in Resolutions #06-205 and #07-154 and there has been no break in collaborative activities since the agreement’s inception; and
WHEREAS, a major product of continued collaboration will be the production of the fourth edition of the Indicators of Our Well-Being report in 2009, along with the raw data from resident surveying that will be available for community use; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that the Ingham County funds to support the continuation of this collaboration are included in the Health Department’s 2008 budget and has recommended that Ingham County enter into a collaborative agreement with the Capital Area United Way that will continue the collaborative work begun in 2005.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with the Capital Area United Way.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract period shall be from April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County will contribute up to $48,300.00 from the Health Department’s 2008 budget to support the research, analysis, and report writing essential to the collaboration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds not expended by the end of the Health Department’s 2008 fiscal year (September 30, 2008) shall be carried forward to support contracted activities during the remainder of the agreement period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/18/08
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Soule Approved 8/19/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO INCREASE AUTOMON ENROLLMENT FEE
RESOLUTION #08-240
WHEREAS, Ingham County and the 54A District Court entered into a contract with the AutoMon Corporation in 2000 in which the AutoMon Corporation agreed to provide an automated reporting system for persons on probation or pretrial release; and
WHEREAS, an enrollment fee of $10 was established by Ingham County and the 54A District Court; and
WHEREAS, said enrollment fee is paid by the defendant and deposited into account 267-36240 for the Community Corrections Advisory Board, for use by Ingham County to advance probation and pretrial release programs; and
WHEREAS, the enrollment fee has not been upwardly adjusted since the contract’s inception in 2000; and
WHEREAS, an upward adjustment of the enrollment fee would increase the amount of money available for use to advance probation and pretrial release programs such as subsidizing the cost of an electronic monitoring system for indigent defendants.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the $10 enrollment fee established at the inception of the contract between Ingham County, the 54A District Court and AutoMon be increased to $15 and that the additional money paid for Circuit Court enrollments be used to subsidize the cost of electronic monitoring services for indigent defendants.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the fee increase will take effect September 1, 2008.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Bahar-Cook, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 8/14/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH TeL SYSTEMS, INC.
TO PURCHASE COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT
RESOLUTION #08-241
WHEREAS, the Circuit Court has a need to upgrade audio/video technology in two Circuit Court courtrooms in the Veterans Memorial Courthouse; and
WHEREAS, these upgrades will allow the courts to provide better customer service by utilizing state-of-the-art technology; and
WHEREAS, Circuit Court in conjunction with Purchasing and Management Information Services (MIS) sought proposals; and
WHEREAS, the Circuit Court has budgeted CIP funds in the amount of $121,137 and the recommended bid amount is $117,628.19; and
WHEREAS, an Evaluation Committee comprised of Circuit Court, Purchasing
and MIS reviewed the proposals, and after careful consideration and evaluation,
the committee is unanimously recommending entering into a contract with TeL
Systems.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners do hereby authorize entering into a contract with TeL Systems, Inc. at a cost of $117,628.19 for the purpose of supplying and installing courtroom technology.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total cost will be paid out of the Circuit Court’s budgeted CIP funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make any necessary budget adjustments.
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.
JUDICARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Bahar-Cook, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 8/14/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2009 AGREEMENTS FOR
JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMUNITY AGENCIES
RESOLUTION #08-242
WHEREAS, a Juvenile Millage was approved by the voters of Ingham County in November of 2002, and renewed in 2006 for the purpose of funding an increase to Ingham County’s capacity to detain and house juveniles who are delinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for the treatment of such juveniles; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners established a Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process, through Resolution #08-153 by reserving a pool of Juvenile Justice Millage funds, to seek and fund proposals from qualified vendors to increase the capacity of the county juvenile justice system for the treatment of delinquent and disturbed youth which the County believes to be consistent with the provisions of the millage proposal approved by the voters; and
WHEREAS, the County has received applications for the 2009 Juvenile Justice Community Agency Process.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the County Attorney to draft contracts for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, for each Community Agency listed below in accordance with the dollar amounts allocated in the 2009 Budget as stated below, and for the services to Ingham County residents previously approved by the Judiciary Committee:
Child and Family Services Capital Area $50,000
Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan $21,750
Lansing Teen Court $28,250
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the necessary contracts documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
JUDICARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Bahar-Cook, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 8/14/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITH LANSING AND EAST LANSING
FOR 911 CENTER 2008/09 OPERATIONS
RESOLUTION #08-243
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 a policy that reserves twenty percent of the total revenues per year for these purposes and eighty percent for operational expenses by the two 911 Centers; and
WHEREAS, under this policy the Lansing and East Lansing 911 Centers’ 2008/09 operational budgets will not receive the full ninety-five per cent reimbursement this fiscal year due to their costs exceeding eighty percent of the total 911 2008/09 revenues.
WHEREAS, East Lansing and Lansing have requested a supplemental appropriation to fully fund the operational contracts at the traditional 95% of operational costs, the East Lansing contract would be for $1,380,977 (an increase of $69,172) and Lansing for $5,208,000 (an increase of $260,866).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an appropriation out of the 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch Services Budget by approving reimbursement of the City of East Lansing’s 2008/09 operational budget of up to $1,380,977 and by approving reimbursement of the City of Lansing’s 2008/09 operational budget of up to $5,208,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contractual documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Holman, Copedge, Celentino, De Leon
Nays: Schafer Absent: Tennis Approved 8/14/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement, Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SELECTION OF
SENTINEL OFFENDER SERVICES FOR AN
OFFENDER FUNDED ELECTRONIC MONITORING PROGRAM
SUBJECT TO A FINAL CONTRACT AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #08-244
WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Committee scheduled several meetings early in 2007 to address the complex problems associated with jail overcrowding; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of these informational meetings, a series of recommendations were forwarded to the Jail Utilization Coordinating Committee (JUCC) for further review and recommendations, including the recommendation that use of electronic monitoring (EM) be increased; and
WHEREAS, JUCC members agreed that jail utilization can be improved by utilizing an EM Program by the Sheriff’s Office for appropriate jail inmates released early to EM and by Pretrial Services for appropriate defendants on pre-trial status; and
WHEREAS, JUCC members agreed to proceed through a JUCC Sub-Committee charged with meeting with vendors to explore available equipment and services, assisting with a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and making a final recommendation to the County; and
WHEREAS, after distributing and receiving responses to an RFP, the JUCC Sub-Committee agrees that EM services can be made available through a completely offender funded client fee structure that will allow electronic monitoring to be available to the largest possible number of clients with varying financial capabilities, including provisions for indigent offenders; and
WHEREAS, after completing the RFP process, including presentations from selected vendors, the JUCC Sub-Committee recommends the following:
1.) That the County pursues a contract with Sentinel Offender Services to provide an Offender Funded Electronic Monitoring Program pursuant to the requirements of the scope of work set forth in the RFP.
2.) That the JUCC Sub-Committee members (Major Sam Davis – Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, Rhonda Swayze - 30th Judicial Circuit Court, John Rehagen – Circuit Court Pretrial Services, Beryl Frenger – 55th District Court, and Mary Sabaj, Community Corrections) continue to serve as the Electronic Monitoring Oversight Committee (EMOC), to work with Sentinel Offender Services to develop program polices and procedures with input and final agreement to be obtained from the Courts and to provide ongoing oversight of the Offender Funded Electronic Monitoring Program.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into contract negotiations with Sentinel Offender Services for services pursuant to the requirements of the scope of work set forth in the RFP.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the JUCC Sub-Committee members listed above continue to serve as the Electronic Monitoring Oversight Committee (EMOC) for the purpose of working with Sentinel Offender Services to develop program polices and procedures with input and final agreement from the Courts, and to provide ongoing oversight of the Offender-Funded Electronic Monitoring Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon completion of contract negotiations with Sentinel Offender Services, a contract shall be submitted for approval by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners by a target date of October 1, 2008.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Holman, Copedge, Celentino, De Leon, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 8/14/08
JUDICARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Bahar-Cook, Holman, Nolan, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 8/14/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH IMAGESOFT TO PURCHASE AN IMAGING APPLICATION FOR THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND THE CORE IMAGING APPLICATION FOR INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #08-245
WHEREAS, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in conjunction with MIS has a need for a county-wide imaging solution; and
WHEREAS, this application will allow the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to electronically scan and store documents that will lead to cost savings through the efficient use of state-of-the-art document management; and
WHEREAS, Ingham County will piggyback onto the Request for Proposal (RFP) previously administered by Genesee County that will guarantee an On-Base software discount of 25% for all Ingham County departments through the end of 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Pit Crew and IJIG’s committees approved the purchase for the Prosecuting Attorney’s office in the amount of $179,000 from IJIS funds (Public Improvement Fund 245); and
WHEREAS, MIS will fund an additional $67,200 to be paid from the
Networking Fund for core imaging components that can be utilized by other
county departments for a total cost of $246,200.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners do hereby authorize entering into a contract with ImageSoft at a cost of $246,200 for the purpose of supplying and installing an On-Base imaging system for the Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney’s office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total cost will be paid out of the IJIS ($179,000) and the Ingham County Networking fund ($67,200).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make any necessary budget adjustments.
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.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Holman, Copedge, Celentino, De Leon, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 8/14/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 8/20/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee:
RESOLUTION HONORING SERGEANT KENNETH FREEMAN
RESOLUTION #08-246
WHEREAS, Sergeant Kenneth Freeman began his career on August 1, 1983 as a graduate of the first Ingham County Sheriff's Office Corrections Academy; and
WHEREAS, from 1983 to 1986, Kenneth served as a Corrections Deputy and was transferred to patrol duty in 1986, after his graduation from the Mid-Michigan Police Academy; and
WHEREAS, while serving as a Patrol Deputy, Kenneth was designated as a Field Training Officer and continued this role for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth also served as a department firearms instructor for 17 years, as a member and supervisor of the Underwater Recovery Unit for 20 years, and as a weapons armorer for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth served as a special agent of the Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad for 2.5 years, and served in the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office training section for 1.5 years as a Deputy, he was one of the first pursuit driving instructors and mobile field force instructors, training Deputies in these areas for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth was promoted to Sergeant in 1997 and as his first command assignment supervised the training section, also during this time he was a Coordinator with the Mid-Michigan Police Academy; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Freeman served as a Patrol Sergeant in the Delhi Township Division and in the Sheriff’s Office Field Services Patrol Division, he finished the last 2.5 years of his career serving as a Corrections Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Kenneth Freeman is retiring from his position with the Ingham County Sheriff's Office.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors Sergeant Kenneth Freeman for 25 years of distinguished service to the citizens of Ingham County and wishes him continued success in all of his future endeavors.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Holman, Copedge, Celentino, De Leon, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Tennis Approved 8/14/08
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Schor:
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #08-201 ACCEPTING AN OFFER TO PURCHASE COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 812 EAST JOLLY ROAD, LANSING, MI 48910
RESOLUTION #08-247
WHEREAS, through Resolution 08-201 the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized the acceptance of the $240,000 offer from the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties to purchase the County-Owned real property located at 812 East Jolly Road, Lansing, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 08-201 set a deadline date for the closing of no later than September 1, 2008; and
WHEREAS, more time is necessary before the closing can occur, and an extension of the deadline is needed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution 08-201 is hereby amended to extend the deadline for the closing date to no later than September 15, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other terms and conditions included in Resolution 08-201 remain unchanged.
s\ Commissioner Schor
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Moved by Commissioner Soule, supported by Commissioner Grebner to reappoint Viviana Arcia to the Ingham County Youth Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, and Weatherwax-Grant.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Robert Kerr addressed the Board regarding transcription equipment for the Court. Mr. Neilsen will provide Mr. Kerr with the requested information.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Dougan informed the Board that the Management Control letter is included in the audit report that was distributed this evening. This was a subject of discussion and some contention with the previous auditors.
Commissioner Dougan congratulated Frank Brown of Mason and of the Holt/Dimondale Agency as the Grand Marshall for Holt Hometown Days Festival Parade; Philip Birdsall on his retirement from the Mason Downtown Development Authority; and Shawn Perry, Deputy Director of the Friend of the Court, who is leaving Ingham County to accept a job at a District Court in Grand Rapids.
Commissioner Copedge congratulated the Southside Coalition and all involved in the Southside Coalition this past weekend. He also recognized Judge Claude Thomas and Kyle Anderson, of the school district, who recently passed away.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Schor to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $16,529,355.90. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners Nolan, Schafer, and Weatherwax-Grant.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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MARC THOMAS, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Teresa Borsuk, Deputy Clerk