Human Services
Bernie Blackmore		David Howelman, Chairman	Laura Stanek
Minutes
October 3, 2006
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, distributed the financial report for Probate and Family Court including the Child Care Fund.  The Committee reviewed the report and was satisfied with the numbers.  The Committee also reviewed a recent program audit conducted by the State, which indicated that the Antrim County Court is in compliance with the State rules for the Child Care Fund.

4.         Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility (MBMCF)

Marna Robertson, Director, Blair Coutant, Finance Officer, Ken Thompson, Information Technology Director, and Mike Paradis, Board Member of the MBMCF, joined the meeting.  Ms. Robertson gave a presentation on proposed future services that could be offered by MBMCF and how Meadowview Apartments could fit into the plans.

It was the consensus of the Committee that Ms. Robertson and the others should proceed on the planning and collaboration toward additional services that could be offered by Meadow Brook.

5.         Meadowview Apartments Update

Mr. Coutant distributed the financial report for Meadowview Apartments which shows a $29,249.91 deficit due to improvements made in the apartments.  The deficit may be partially paid for by rents as the year goes on.  The Committee will keep an eye on it.

6.         Veterans Affairs

Deborah Peters, Veterans Counselor, joined the meeting.  Ms. Peters gave an update on the activities she has been involved in since being hired.

Asset Limit Increase

Ms. Peters proposed the County increase the asset limit that a Veteran can have and still be eligible for the $300 burial amount from $25,000 to $40,000.

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve increasing the asset limit that a Veteran can have from $25,000 to $40,000 and still be eligible for the $300 burial amount.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Mileage for George Ouvry

The Committee clarified that the $200 budgeted for George Ouvry for cemetery research for veterans includes mileage, postage, phone calls and other expenses, but does not include per diem.

7.         Commission on Aging (COA)

Carol Mitchell, COA Director, joined the meeting.  The Committee reviewed the most recent edition of a lease agreement between the County and Mancelona Township for the use (by the COA) of the Mancelona Senior Center.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the draft lease agreement with Mancelona Township for use of the Mancelona Senior Center on a daily basis.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.