HUMAN SERVICES - Jackson County, Michigan

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Monday, February 2, 2009
12:00 p.m.
6 th Floor Conference Room
I. CALL TO ORDER
II.
III.
IV.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMITTEE ITEMS
A. Minutes – Standing Committee
1. Minutes of the 1/12/09 Human Services Committee Meeting
B. Boards/Committee Action Items
1. Appointments
a. Sanitary Code Board of Appeals – one public contractor member (alternate), term
to 1/2013
Attachments:
*Human Services Board Appointments – February 2009
*February Applications
2. Mid South Substance Abuse Commission
a. Bi-Annual Report (No action required)
Attachments: None.
3. Department on Aging
a. Monthly Report (No action required)
Attachments:
*Monthly Report
4. Community Action Agency
a. Monthly Report (No action required) – Introduction of new Communications
Director, Jessica Murray
Attachments: None.

Human Services Agenda
February 2, 2009
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5. Medical Care Facility
a. Monthly Report (No action required)
Attachments:
*Monthly Report
*Financial Report
6. Health Department
a. Self-Assessment of the Private and Type III Public Water Supply Program
(No action required)
Attachments:
* Self-Assessment of the Private and Type III Public Water Supply Program
b. STD Statistics (No action required)
Attachments:
*STD Statistics
V. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Claims
c. Michigan Department of Community Health Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
Reduction Plan (No action required)
Attachments:
*Michigan Department of Community Health Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
Reduction Plan
To: FB
1. 12/1/08 – 12/31/08 Claims
B. Minutes – Other Committees (No action required)
1. 12-18-08 Region 2 Area Agency on Aging
2. 12-17-08 LifeWays
3. 1-20-09 Local Emergency Planning Committee

Human Services Agenda
February 2, 2009
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C. Reporting Schedule – March
1. Department on Aging
2. Health Department
3. Community Action Agency
4. Medical Care Facility
5. Department of Human Services
6. LifeWays
7. MSU Extension
VI.
VII.
VIII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURN TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR
Mike Way, Chairperson
Jon Williams, Vice Chairperson
Cliff Herl
Pat Smith
Jeff Kruse
Steve Shotwell, Jr. – Board Chairperson
Earl Poleski - Board Vice Chairperson

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MINUTES OF THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
January 12, 2009
6 th Floor Conference Room
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Mike Way, Chairman, Jon Williams, Vice-Chairman,
Pat Smith, Cliff Herl, Jeff Kruse
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Earl Poleski, Board Vice-Chairman
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED/ABSENT: None.
OTHERS PRESENT: R. Treacher, A. Brown, K. Smith, T. Westmeier, J. Steele, R. Markowski,
S. Schweizer, H. Klaft, B. Williams, J. Backus, S. Lott
MEETING CONVENED: 12:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion:
Moved by Herl, supported by Smith to approve the agenda. Motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
COMMITTEE ITEMS:
A. Approval of Minutes
Motion:
Moved by Kruse, supported by Williams to approve the 12/08/08 Human
Services Committee meeting minutes with the correction of attendance --
removal of Todd Brittain’s name and addition of Jeff Kruse’s name. Motion
passed.
B. Boards/Committee Action Items
1. Appointments
a. Health Department Food Protection Hearing Board – Commissioner member,
term to 1/2011
*Chair of Human Services Committee
Motion:
Moved by Williams, supported by Herl to nominate Mike Way to
the Food Protection Hearing Board. Motion passed.
b. Health Department Food Protection Hearing Board – Commissioner member,
term to 1/2011
*Member of Human Services Committee
Motion:
Moved by Williams, supported by Herl to nominate Pat Smith to
the Food Protection Hearing Board. Motion passed.

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January 12, 2009
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c. Human Services Coordinating Alliance – Commissioner member, term to 1/2010
*Chair of Human Services Committee
Motion:
Moved by Herl, supported by Kruse to nominate Mike Way to
the Human Services Coordinating Alliance. Motion passed.
d. MALPH – Commissioner member, term to 1/2010
*Member of Human Services Committee
Motion:
Moved by Kruse, supported by Herl to nominate Mike Way to
MALPH. Motion passed.
e. Sanitary Code Board of Appeals – one Commissioner member (main), term to
1/2010
*Member of Human Services Committee
Motion:
Moved by Kruse, supported by Smith to nominate Jon Williams to
the Sanitary Code Board of Appeals as the main member. Motion
passed.
f. Sanitary Code Board of Appeals – one Commissioner member (alternate), term
to 1/2010
*Member of Human Services Committee
Motion:
Moved by Smith, supported by Herl to nominate Jeff Kruse to
the Sanitary Code Board of Appeals as the alternate member.
passed.
Motion
g. Sanitary Code Board of Appeals – one public contractor member (main), term to
1/2013
Motion:
Moved by Williams, supported by Herl to nominate Leland Prebble to
the Sanitary Code Board of Appeals (main public contractor member).
Motion passed.
h. Sanitary Code Board of Appeals – one public contractor member (alternate), term
to 1/2013
There were no applicants. Randy Treacher asked that Steve Hall try to recruit an
applicant for this position.
2. Department on Aging
a. Monthly Report – Kristy Smith presented her monthly report and answered questions
from the committee.

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3. Health Department
a. JCHD Update – Ted Westmeier provided a verbal update for the Health Department.
The Kids Count Data Book is being released tomorrow.
4. Medical Care Facility
a. Monthly Report – Brad Williams, Ron Markowski, and John Steele provided an update
and answered questions from the Committee. December’s report should be similar to
November’s. They have an approved budget for 2009. The year ended with 93%
occupancy and is the figure being budgeted for next year. Copies of literature on the
state’s new 5 star rating system will be distributed to the committee by Sue Lott. The
residents of Jackson County need to be aware of the Medical Care Facility -- what they
are and what they do. The MCF is working on getting finding ways to get information out
to the community.
OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
A. Claims – December 2008 claims will be reviewed for approval in February.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT: To the call of the Chair at 1:43 p.m.

Human Services Board Appointments – February 2009
NEW
TERM COMMITTEE
BOARD EXPIRES CURRENT MEMBER APPLICANTS APPOINTMENTS
Sanitary Code Board of Appeals
1) Public Member Contractor (alternate) 1/2013 Marvin Jester Marvin Jester
Jan2009HumanSevicesBoard
appointments.doc
1/28/2009

Jackson County Department on Aging
Director’s Report, Kristy Smith
– for February 2009 (reported January 22, 2009)
MMAP program leads the State
The Region 2 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Medicare and Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
program that covers Jackson, Hillsdale, and Lenawee counties was the only AAA region in
Michigan to meet all Center for Medicare Services (CMS) contract benchmark goals as of
November 30, 2008. Amy Minix coordinates the Jackson County program.
Annual Tax Clinic
AARP Tax Assistance for basic returns begins Feb.3 at Crouch Senior Center. Appointments are
already being scheduled between 1-4 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tax Program Coordinator
Bill Stoewer has 29 slots per day available to seniors on the Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons of
tax clinics. E-filing is available.
Partnership with Alzheimer’s Association
Department on Aging social workers Amy Jehnzen and Danielle Pequet will begin Feb. 24
facilitating an eight-week early stage Alzheimer’s Disease discussion group for seniors with earlystage
memory loss and their care partners. This will be in partnership with the Great Lakes
Alzheimer’s Association and the Jackson Community Foundation, through which the funding was
granted.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
JANUARY 2009
ADMINISTRATION
• This will be my last report as Administrator of JCMCF; this due
to Board action on December 30, 2008. I will say that I am
stunned by this Board’s action; as are the majority of the
employees, families and residents. It is unfortunate this Board
chose this action over a number of different choices that were
available to them. I believe the choice made points to the
character and integrity of this Board; my conscience is fine. My
last working day continues to be January 30, 2009.
• The facility awaits the Annual Survey; each department
continues to prepare themselves for this intense scrutiny.
• A new brochure for the facility has been “created”, it is in need
of tweaking, but the product is very good. Elaine Gribble has
the task of completing it within the next 2-4 weeks.
• Bob Best continues to work on the agreement with LifeSpan; he
is often discouraged by their lack of haste.
• We will have our Service Awards presentation on the 29 th of
January in the Main Dining Room. We will honor 2 employees
for 20 years of service, 3 for 10 years of service and 8 for 5
years of service.
• LEGAL: The Director of Nursing will meet with the attorney
representing the facility in the Washam case this week
Thursday. There has been no activity on other cases under
consideration.
FINANCE
• Our audit has been scheduled with the Lally Group for the last
week in January.
• John has met with the County IT department to discuss
concerns. He is cautiously optimistic in their ability to service
our facility.
DIETARY
• There is discussion about eliminating the ability of employees to
purchase meals. Some changes will ultimately occur due to the
Board decision regarding meal service at JCMCF.

NURSING
• The facility reported an unusual occurrence due to a fracture
that occurred. There was no abuse noted; however, because
harm occurred a G-level citation may be forth-coming.
ACTIVITIES
• This month marks a salute to Activities. They will be treated to
lunch here at the facility.
MAINTENANCE
• Flooring is scheduled to be installed in a few rooms as well as
the hallway outside of the kitchen. There are also plans to
replace the delivery doors in the loading dock area.
• The boilers have been ordered; they will be installed as soon as
possible.

STD Statistics
2007 2008 % Increase
Clients Examined
Chlamydia Positive Cases
Chlamydia Case Rates **
1,228 1,559 7.9
643 745 8.6
359.0 470.0 7.6
Gonorrhea Positive Cases
Gonorrhea Case Rates **
317 347 9.1
221.0 219.0 1.0
** Case rates = number of cases × 100,000
population
Population is based on 2000 census data

Michigan Department of Community Health
Gonorrhea (GC) and Chlamydia (CT) Reduction Plan
Intervention I: Universal Male Screening in Local Public Health STD Clinics
MDCH Support: Test collection devices, lab services, and medication
Staff Impact and Rationale: LPH currently screens only some male clients and much
of this is done with LPHO or local funding. MDCH will now cover the cost of all male
screening in STD clinics. According to CDC guidance, all males presenting in STD
clinics, regardless of symptoms, are to be screened for GC and CT. This is due to the
large amount of asymptomatic disease. Universal screening will also improve the
accuracy of reporting and surveillance.
Intervention II: Retesting of Positives (90 days post treatment)
MDCH Support: Test collection devices, lab services, and medication
Staff Impact and Rationale: Due to high rates of re-infection, the CDC recommends
retesting persons who test positive 90 days after their treatment. Based on research and
the efficacy of single dose therapy, persons found to be positive at 90 days post treatment
have been re-infected either by the same partner or another partner. Notifying and
treating partners in these cases should receive extra attention. Clinics are encouraged to
utilize current reminder systems (i.e. phone, e-mail, postcards etc.) to encourage clients to
return in 90 days for retesting. In the coming months, MDCH will work in concert with
local partners to develop tools to increase the proportion of positive clients who return for
a retest. In the meantime, clinics are asked to provide clients, at a minimum, with a card
and a return date for follow-up testing. Clients returning for retests are not required to
receive a full service visit. An express or screening only visit may be utilized to reduce
the time burden on the client and staff.

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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
102 North Main Street, Brooklyn, Michigan 49230
Members Present: Howard Griffis (Board Chair), Brad Densmore, Lisa Pinkerman, Arlene
Shepherd, Patricia Smith, William Snyder, Carol Tuckerman, Rosalie
Warrick
Excused Absence: Fred Gallagher
Staff:
Brenda Lang, David Runyon, Ginny Wood-Bailey, Kris Godbold
Visitors: Terry Vear, Sally Griffis, Harvey Warrick, Kristy Smith
1. A regular meeting of the Region 2 Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors was
called to order at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2008. The president was in the
chair and the secretary was present. Upon completion of the Pledge of Allegiance the
secretary called the roll. The minutes of the November 20, 2008 meeting were read by
the members and adopted upon motion by Carol Tuckerman.
2. Reports
a. Director’s Report: Ginny Wood-Bailey summarized events from the past month.
b. Office of Services to the Aging (OSA): No report.
c. Personnel Committee: Carol Tuckerman made the following report and motions.
1) The Personnel Committee held its regular meeting on December 15, 2008.
2) The Personnel Committee reviewed proposed revisions for the ‘Billing
Specialist’ job description. It determined that the proposed revisions improve
the format and content for the job description. By direction of the Personnel
Committee Carol Tuckerman moved “That contingent upon Union
concurrence; the ‘Billing Specialist’ position description be revised as
indicated in the attached paperwork.” The motion carried.
3) The Personnel Committee continued its review of the Agency’s Employee
Handbook.
d. Finance Committee: Lisa Pinkerman made the following report and motions.
1) The Finance Committee held its regular meeting on December 16, 2008.
2) The Finance Committee reviewed the Agency’s financial records for the past
reporting period. By direction of the Finance Committee Lisa Pinkerman
moved “That the November 2008 Financial Report, November 2008 Check
Register, Year-to-Date Revenue and Expense Report ending 11/30/2008, Yearto-Date
Fiscal Year-End Comparison ending 11/30/2008, Year-to-Date
Contractor Expenditures ending 10/31/2008, and the November 2008 Credit
Card Statements be adopted.”
The motion carried.
3) By direction of the Finance Committee Lisa Pinkerman moved “That the
October 2008 MI Choice Waiver Financial/November 2008 Care Management
Reports be adopted.” The motion carried.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
102 North Main Street, Brooklyn, Michigan 49230
4) By direction of the Finance Committee Lisa Pinkerman moved “That the Yearto-Date
Evidence Based Disease Prevention Grant Report ending 11/30/2008,
be adopted.” The motion carried.
5) The Finance Committee reviewed a request by the Jackson Department on
Aging to reduce meals served at the Napoleon Meal Site from three per week
to two per week because of low attendance figures and county budget cuts. By
direction of the Finance Committee Lisa Pinkerman moved “That the Jackson
Department on Aging be authorized to reduce the Napoleon Meal Site’s
meals per week from three to two days per week; however, if future
funding permits and/or there is a request by meal site participants to
increase the number of meals served per week to three, Jackson
Department on Aging is to consider reinstating the third meal per week.”
The motion carried.
6) The Committee reviewed a proposed adjustment to the fiscal year 2008
Nutrition Services Incentive Program per meal amount for the three county
departments on aging. By direction of the Finance Committee Lisa Pinkerman
moved “That retroactive to October 1, 2007; the fiscal year 2008 Nutrition
Services Incentive Program per meal amount be increased from the current
amount to $0.631485 for the Hillsdale Senior Services Center, Jackson
Department on Aging, and the Lenawee Department on Aging.” The motion
carried.
7) The Finance Committee reviewed recommendations for reallocation of unspent
fiscal year 2008 funds.
• By direction of the Finance Committee Lisa Pinkerman moved “That for
the Lenawee Department on Aging under Volunteer Respite, transfer:
$1,269.00 from Escheats to Gerontology Network
$ 393.00 from 3E to Gerontology Network
$ 225.00 from Tobacco to Gerontology Network
$1,818.00 from Chore 3B to Jackson Department on Aging
$ 80.00 from I&A 3E to Gerontology Network
$1,680.00 from Kinship Care 3E to Gerontology Network
$ 298.00 from Disease Prevention 3B to the Evidence Based Disease
Prevention Grant.”
The motion carried.
• By direction of the Finance Committee Lisa Pinkerman moved “That for
Catholic Charities under Volunteer Respite, transfer:
$4,695.00 from Tobacco to RSVP for Caregiver Transportation.
The motion carried.]
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
102 North Main Street, Brooklyn, Michigan 49230
• By direction of the Finance Committee Lisa Pinkerman moved “That for
Citizens for Better Care under Ombudsman, transfer:
$2,214.00 from 3B to the Jackson Department on Aging Home Care
Assistance
$1,401.00 from 3B to the Lenawee Department on Aging Home Care
Assistance.”
The motion carried.
e. Advisory Council: No report. The Advisory Council did not meet in December.
3. Unfinished Business: None.
4. New Business: None.
5. Announcements
a. Ginny Wood-Bailey reviewed the handouts provided in the meeting packets.
b. U.S. Census Bureau Employment: David Runyon reported that there are
brochures available that provide information regarding temporary, part-time work
with the US Census Bureau.
c. Single Point of Entry: Ginny Wood-Bailey provided an update regarding
Michigan’s Single Point of Entry Program.
6. Public Comments: None.
7. The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
Next meeting: Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.
Region 2 Area Agency on Aging Office, 102 North Main Street, Brooklyn, Michigan
David Runyon
Executive Assistant
______________________________
Ginny Wood-Bailey
Board Secretary
Approved at the ____________________ Board of Directors Meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008
The LifeWays Board of Directors met in regular session at the LifeWays Building, 1200 N.
West Avenue, Jackson, Michigan, on Wednesday, December 17, 2008.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Julianne North (Chairperson), William Bockwitz,
Bradley Bohner, Michael Hoover, Kenneth
Lautzenheiser, Gail W. Mahoney, Jeffrey Peterson, Jim
Shotwell Sr., Maxine Vanlerberg, Edward Woods
BOARD MEMBERS EXCUSED:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Robert McNitt, Monica Moser
Joanne Sheldon, Lynn Guernsey, Diane Cranston,
Karen Cascaddan
Greg Gallagher (Recovery Technology)
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson North called to order the Regular Business Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation, presented by William Bockwitz, was followed by recitation of the Pledge
of Allegiance to the American Flag by audience and Board members.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson North distributed the Roll Call for the signature of all those in attendance.
She noted that Gail Mahoney and Kenneth Lautzenheiser were participating in the
meeting via teleconference.
APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA
Chairperson North requested the addition of “Appointment of Nominating Committee” to
New Business.
MOTION BY MICHAEL HOOVER, SUPPORTED BY JEFFREY PETERSON, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA, AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES
LW 08-09-117 - Approval of Minutes of November 19, 2008 R egular B us ines s
Meeting
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MOTION BY MICHAEL HOOVER, SUPPORTED BY WILLIAM BOCKWITZ, TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 2008 REGULAR BUSINESS
MEETING, AS WRITTEN. MOTION CARRIED 10-0.
RECOGNITIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
Joanne Sheldon, Chief Executive Officer, briefly highlighted communication
provided in the Board Folder. (A copy of the Board Folder contents can be found
in the Supplemental Minutes portion of the Board Minutes Book.)
SPECIAL ORDER
There was no Special Order Topic presented
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• QUALITY IMPROVEMENT & CREDENTIALING
Mr. Hoover provided the report of the Quality Improvement & Credentialing (QI&CR)
Committee, the content of which can be found in the QI&CR Committee Minutes of
December 8, 2008.
LW 08-09-118 - Approval to Accept Quality Management R eport – December 2008
MOTION BY MICHAEL HOOVER, SUPPORTED BY MAXINE VANLERBERG, TO
ACCEPT THE DECEMBER 2008 QUALITY MANAGEMENT REPORT, AS
PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
LW 08-09-119 - Approval to Accept C redentialing Activity Monthly R eport –
December 2008
FACILITIES
MOTION BY MICHAEL HOOVER, SUPPORTED BY MAXINE HOOVER, TO ACCEPT
THE DECEMBER 2008 QUALITY MANAGEMENT REPORT, AS PRESENTED.
MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
Ms. Vanlerberg reported that there was no Facilities Committee meeting for the month of
December.
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• PROGRAM & FINANCE
Mr. Peterson provided the report of the Program & Finance Committee, the content of
which can be found in the Program & Finance Committee Minutes of December 10, 2008.
LW 08-09-120 - Approval of Finance R eport – October 2008
MOTION BY JEFFREY PETERSON, SUPPORTED BY JIM SHOTWELL, TO
APPROVE THE FINANCE REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2008.
MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
LW 08-09-121 - Approval of E xpenses – November 2008 - $4,003,546.72
MOTION BY JEFFREY PETERSON, SUPPORTED BY JIM SHOTWELL, TO
APPROVE THE EXPENSES FOR NOVEMBER 2008, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$4,003,546.72. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
LW 08-09-122 - Approval of LifeWays 2009 R isk Management Plan
MOTION BY JEFFREY PETERSON, SUPPORTED BY MAXINE VANLERBERG, TO
APPROVE THE 2009 LIFEWAYS RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN, AS PRESENTED.
MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
LW 08-09-123 - Approval of Out of State Conference R equest: Two Staff Members
(Maribeth Caldwell, Corporate Compliance Officer, and Lynn
Guernsey, Chief Operating Officer) to Attend The Health Care
Compliance As s ociation’s Compliance Institute in Las Vegas, NV
from April 25 to 29, 2009, at an es timated cos t of $4,158 for
R egistration, Hotel, Transportation and Meals
MOTION BY JEFFREY PETERSON, SUPPORTED BY BRADLEY BOHNER, TO
APPROVE THE OUT OF STATE CONFERENCE REQUEST FOR TWO STAFF
MEMBERS (MARIBETH CALDWELL, CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AND
LYNN GUERNSEY, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER) TO ATTEND THE HEALTH CARE
COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION’S COMPLIANCE INSTITUTE IN LAS VEGAS, NV
FROM APRIL 25 TO 29, 2009, AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $4,158 FOR
REGISTRATION, HOTEL, TRANSPORTATION AND MEALS. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
LW 08-09-124 - Approval of E xpens e: Pre-P urchase of 110 Tons S alt in the
amount of $14,691.60
MOTION BY JEFFREY PETERSON, SUPPORTED BY MICHAEL HOOVER, TO
APPROVE THE EXPENSE: PRE-PURCHASE OF 110 TONS SALT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $14,691.60. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
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LW 08-09-125 - Approval of E xpens e: Purchas e of S oftware Licens ing from S HI
Company in the Amount of $19,047.04, for the Purpos e of S oftware
Licens ing Compliance
MOTION BY JEFFREY PETERSON, SUPPORTED BY WILLIAM BOCKWITZ, TO
APPROVE THE EXPENSE: PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE LICENSING FROM SHI
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,047.04, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOFTWARE
LICENSING COMPLIANCE. MOTION CARRIED 9-0.
• RECIPIENT RIGHTS
• MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARDS
• LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
• EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• POLICY COMMITTEE
• CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL ISSUES
• CHILDRENS ISSUES
• FINANCE COMMITTEE
• CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
• MEMBER/SERVICES COMMITTEE
Mr. Lautzenheiser entered the meeting (via teleconference) at 5:25 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to address.
NEW BUSINESS
LW 08-09-126 - Approval of 2009 B oard Meeting Invocation Schedule
MOTION BY JEFFREY PETERSON, SUPPORTED BY MICHAEL HOOVER, FOR
APPROVAL OF THE OF 2009 BOARD MEETING INVOCATION SCHEDULE.
MOTION CARRIED 10-0.
LW 08-09-127 - Approval of Nominating Committee to S elect 2009 B oard Officers
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MOTION BY WILLIAM BOCKWITZ, SUPPORTED BY JEFFREY PETERSON, TO
APPROVE THE CHAIRPERSON’S APPOINTMENT OF A NOMINATING COMMITTEE
COMPRISED OF BRADLEY BOHNER, MICHAEL HOOVER, AND EDWARD WOODS,
TO SELECT NEW BOARD OFFICERS. MOTION CARRIED 10-0.
CEO REPORT
Jackson City Council Ward 4 Issue – Ms. Sheldon provided Board members a
report of the Jackson City Council meeting held last evening. Judge Schmucker
presented an overview of MPRI (Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative), MH (Mental
Health) Court, and Recovery Court. Kevin Thomson, LifeWays Attorney, also
attended to provide legal clarity about the protection of people’s rights.
Meeting with State Representative-Elect Ken Kurtz – Ms. Sheldon reported
regarding a meeting with Mr. Lautzenheiser and Representative Elect Ken Kurtz
(elected to the seat vacated by outgoing Representative Bruce Caswell). The
purpose of the meeting was to familiarize Mr. Kurtz with LifeWays and some of the
current issues of impact to LifeWays.
Mental Health Court – Ms. Sheldon announced the Jackson County Mental Health
Court received a grant for a pilot program in the amount of $250,000.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Chairwoman North presented Ms. Sheldon with a gift certificate, and expressed
appreciation to her for all she has done during her tenure as CEO.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Greg Gallagher (CEO, Recovery Technology) – expressed appreciation for the
collaborative work of the LifeWays staff during the recent DCH (Department of
Community Health) audit. He cited Ms. Sheldon for her compassionate and
wonderful approach to management, which he believes is filtering through the
organization.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson North adjourned
the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
___________________________________
Maxine Vanlerberg, Secretary
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JACKSON COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
COUNTY COURTHOUSE – 312 S. JACKSON ST., JACKSON, MI 49201
MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 2009
ATTENDANCE:
Chuck Adams, Scott Ambs, Dirk Borton, Jessy Conard,
Jim Freeman, George Gancsos, Cliff Herl, Sarah Hill,
Robert Howe, Bob Johnson, Jon Johnston, Aaron Kantor,
Fred Newton, Brad Piros, Phil Tocco, John Worden
Guest - Lloyd McIntyre from Marathon Petroleum
The meeting was called to order at 9:04 am in the Emergency Management Conference
Room.
Committee Business:
Jon Johnston reviewed the focus and responsibilities of the
LEPC. Training and Exercise responsibilities were
discussed and the possibility of forming subcommittees to
keep the group on task.
The vacancy left by the retirement of City Fire Assistant
Chief Brian Thurston was discussed. Jon suggested that
Brian stay on the LEPC as a Citizen at Large. This would
allow the group to benefit from Brian’s expertise and
experience.
There is still a vacancy on the City Fire Hazmat Team. Jon
advised that they are still in existence and Chief Bosell is
looking for a replacement for Brian.
Marathon Petroleum:
Member Comment:
Lloyd McIntyre from Marathon Petroleum presented
information regarding their facility response plan. They have
a team which will respond to an incident and train and
exercise periodically. He provided the committee with a
DVD about ethanol emergency response training.
Cliff Herl and Scott Ambs talked about the work that Jackson
County GIS is doing in improving addressing information for
use in the new 911 computer system. The Office of the
Sheriff is switching to a new dispatch and record software
today. Chuck Adams reported that the new system has a
hazmat feature where information regarding the chemical
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Aaron Kantor mentioned that the Jackson City Police
Department has been touring large facilities such as
Consumers, Allegiance Health, and Jackson Community
College to orient officers to the facility to improve response
to an incident at that location.
Bob Johnson, the new executive director of the South
Central Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross,
introduced himself and explained that he sees his primary
role with the organization to be maintaining the level of
staffing and services as the economy changes by bringing in
needed funds.
Sarah Hill said their response plan is required to include
information on hazardous material throughout the county
and was in favor of a site visit subcommittee. She also
reported that a new disaster response trailer has been
purchased and is stored in Hillsdale. This, along with the
trailer in Jackson, could provide a large amount of cots and
other supplies. A reception is being held January 23 to
welcome the new director at the Red Cross office on 3425
Francis St.
George Gancsos said that Allegiance Health is focusing on
mass casualty exercises and surge capacity issues.
Through grant money the region has been able to purchase
equipment that can be gathered together to transport to a
location in the event an offsite hospital facility needs to be
established.
Dirk Borton said that HVA’s special response team
completed some additional hazmat training. They have
updated their supplies and have a large tent that can be set
up very quickly for decontamination.
Jim Freeman reported that the health department is going
though an accreditation and so far four of their plans have
gotten a 100%.
MSU Extension held a workshop for first responders training
them in how to handle livestock. The Farm Bureau is
planning to host a training about farm equipment for first
responders. Phil Tocco has been working on a plan for how
to handle livestock and pets in a disaster.
Fred Newton said that as of February all state prisons will be
smoke free. He spoke about the capabilities and willingness
of the Department of Corrections Emergency Response
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Jessy Conard reported that Chemetall has the local fire
department in to tour the facility and has realized due to a
recent alarm incident that police could benefit from the same
facility information.
Subcommittees:
It was discussed that two subcommittees would be created,
one for site visits and another for exercise and training. A
meeting will be scheduled and information sent to all
members and those interested can attend.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 am.
NEXT MEETING – 9:00 A.M. – April 21, 2008