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Human Services |
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Bernie Blackmore |
David Howelman, Chairman |
Laura Stanek |
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Minutes |
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January 25, 2007 |
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Members present: |
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Laura Stanek, Bernie Blackmore and Dave Howelman |
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Members Absent: |
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None |
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Others: |
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Peter Garwood and Jack White |
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1. Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. |
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2. Public Comment None. |
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3. Department of Human Services |
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Fred Harris, Director of the Department of Human Services, joined the meeting. Mr. Harris reviewed a report regarding the Child Protective Services program. The report indicated the program was having a positive effect. |
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4. Probate and Family Court |
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Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator, joined the meeting and presented a financial report for the Child Care Fund. The Committee discussed various programs and issues of the Probate and Family Court with Mr. Hefferan. |
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5. Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility (MBMCF) |
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Blair Coutant, Finance Director at MBMCF, joined the meeting and distributed a quarterly report for the Medical Care Facility. Mr. Coutant informed the Committee that he and Marna Robertson, Administrator, continue to work on a plan to include the Meadowview Apartment building into the medical care facility services. Other issues covered in the report were discussed. |
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6. Meadowview Apartments |
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The Committee reviewed the budget report for November, 2006. There are currently four vacant apartments in the building. |
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Mr. Coutant informed the Committee that they have been experiencing problems with the elevator since it has been rebuilt by KONE. A letter of complaint has been sent to the president of KONE. |
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7. Commission on Aging (COA) |
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Carol Mitchell, COA Director, joined the meeting. Ms. Mitchell presented the new Program Development Objectives required by the Office of Services to the Aging. Discussion followed regarding the relationship with the Area Agency on Aging and the ever increasing requirements. |
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Credit Card |
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Ms. Mitchell informed the Committee that the COA Board approved a motion that she, on behalf of the COA, should have a credit card. After much discussion, the Committee was not ready to support action to recommend a credit card for the Commission on aging.
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8. Mancelona Senior Center Lease Agreement |
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Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, informed the Committee that Mancelona Township is scheduled to have a special meeting tonight to discuss and vote on the proposed lease agreement between Antrim County and Mancelona Township. The Deadline for notification of their decision is Friday, January 26. If the Township and the County cannot come to an agreement on the lease, the current lease will be terminated. The thirty (30) day termination notices sent to the Township will expire on February 21, 2007. |
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Meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m. |