Human Services
Bernie Blackmore		David Howelman, Chairman	Laura Stanek
Minutes
July 26, 2007
Members present:	Laura Stanek, Bernie Blackmore and Dave Howelman
Members Absent:	None
Others:	Peter Garwood
1.         Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.         Public Comment None.

3.         Probate and Family Court

Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator, joined the meeting and presented the 2008 Probate and Family Court Child Care Fund Budget request.

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to approve the Probate and Family Court Child Care Fund budget request for 2008, for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Board of Commissioners authorize the Chair to sign the Child Care Fund Budget Summary for submittal to the State.  Motion carried – unanimous.

The Committee discussed the Zero Tolerance Grant concerns with Mr. Hefferan.

4.         Department of Human Services (DHS)

Fred Harris, Director of DHS, joined the meeting with the budget appropriation request for his department ($13,000).

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to approve the appropriation request for the Department of Human Services for the 2008 budget year.  Motion carried – unanimous.

5.         Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility (MBMCF)

Marna Robertson, Administrator, and Blair Coutant, Finance Director, joined the meeting and presented a request for the 2008 MBMCF budget.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to approve the Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility budget request including the full millage leverage of .985 for 2008 for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.

6.         Meadowview Apartments

Mr. Coutant presented the budget request for the Meadowview Apartments for 2008.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to approve the Meadowview Apartments budget request for 2008 with the removal of the assumption of a 3% increase in rent on the revenue side.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Mr. Coutant indicated that he will provide an updated version of the budget request (reflecting the changes) shortly.

7.         Housing Department

Patti Lowery, Housing Director, joined the meeting and presented and distributed a revised copy of the Housing Department budget request.

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to approve the (revised) Housing Department budget request for 2008 for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.

8.         Veterans Affairs

Deborah Peters, Veterans Counselor, joined the meeting and presented the budget for the Veterans Affairs Office and Veterans Trust Fund.  The Committee indicated that the computer and software ($2,350) in the operating budget should be moved to a capital outlay request.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to approve the 2008 operating and capital outlay budget request for the Veterans Affairs Office (amended) and the Veterans Trust Fund budget.  Motion carried – unanimous.

9.         Area Agency on Aging (AAA)

Greg Piaskowski, Director of AAA, joined the meeting and presented the AAA budget appropriation request.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to approve the 2008 Area Agency on Aging budget appropriation request for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.

10.       Commission on Aging (COA)

Carol Mitchell, COA Director, joined the meeting and presented the COA budget request for 2008.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to approve the 2008 Commission on Aging budget request including the full millage levy of .3803 for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried – unanimous.

11.       Traverse City District Library/Blind Services

The Committee reviewed the appropriation request for the Traverse City District Library for services to the blind.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to approve the 2008 budget appropriation request for the Traverse City Library for services to the blind ($1,000).   Motion carried – unanimous.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:00 noon.