Human Services
Bernie Blackmore		David Howelman, Chairman	Laura Stanek
Minutes
November 30, 2006
Members present:	Laura Stanek, Bernie Blackmore and Dave Howelman
Members Absent:	None
Others:	Peter Garwood and Jack White
1.         Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.         Public Comment None.

3.         Meadowview Apartments

Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner, distributed a memorandum regarding rental rates for the last ten (10) years at Meadowview Apartments.

4.         Probate and Family Court

Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator, joined the meeting and presented the financial report for the Probate and Family Court.

Mr. Hefferan indicated that the State has paid in advance for some services (such as transportation, in home probation, etc.). They have indicated in the future it will be done on a reimbursement basis.

5.         Veterans Affairs

Deborah Peters, Veterans Counselor, joined the meeting.  Ms. Peters requested the Committee consider giving her position additional hours for a short period of time to get the Veterans Office squared away.

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Administration Committee and the Board of Commissioners consider increasing Ms. Peters’ hours from 24 hours to 30 hours a week for the months of January and February 2007, only.  Motion carried – unanimous.

6.         Commission on Aging

Carol Mitchell, COA Director, joined the meeting.  The Committee discussed the lease agreement with Mancelona Township.  Mr. Howelman and Ms. Mitchell verbalized the COA Board’s position on the lease agreement.  There was an expression of confusion regarding the Township’s position on the lease agreement.  It was also discovered that as we continue with no settlement on this issue, the County continues to pay all costs associated with the Senior Center, while the Township continues to let the church group use it for the purpose of serving meals.  This brought up two concerns: 

1. The use of funds legally meant for seniors being used for the general population. 

2.  Possible liability since the County supposedly has a 24/7 lease agreement with the Township on the building.

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the original lease drafted by Charlie Koop for lease of the Senior Center in Mancelona at $25.00 a day.  Motion carried – unanimous.

The Committee indicated, if the Board approves the recommendation, this would be the County’s last offer to the Township on this issue. 

The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m.