Human Services

Bernie Blackmore

David Howelman, Chairman

Laura Stanek

 

Minutes

February 5, 2008

 

Members Present:

 

Laura Stanek, Bernie Blackmore (left at 10:05 a.m.) and

Dave Howelman

Members Absent:

 

None

Others:

 

Peter Garwood

 

1.         Meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m.

 

2.         Public Comment

None.

3.         Probate and Family Court

Judge Norman Hayes and Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator joined the meeting and presented the financial report for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. There was discussion regarding collections of fees and other costs from those who come before the Probate Court.

 

4.         Meadow brook Medical Care Facility (MBMCF)

Marna Robertson, Administrator, and Dave Schulz, Finance Director, of the MBMCF, joined the meeting.  Ms. Robertson distributed and reviewed an agenda regarding issues to be discussed with the Committee, as well as a financial report.

 

5.         Meadowview Apartments

The Committee reviewed the monthly and year-to-date budget for Meadowview Apartments.  Ms. Robertson and Mr. Schulz discussed the future plans for Meadowview Apartments with the Committee.

 

6.         Commission on Aging (COA)

Carol Mitchell, Director of the COA joined the meeting. Ms. Mitchell indicated she will be requesting a 2.5% increase for the part-time irregular employees at the COA aside from the Homemaker in which she will be requesting a 3.5% increase for 2008.  This is consistent with the wage increases received by the employees covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

 

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by David Howelman to recommend the Administration Committee recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the same wage increases for the part-time irregular employees in the COA, as the Union employees received retroactive to January 1, 2008 (2.5% for all part-time irregular employees except that the Homemaker position shall receive 3.5%). Motion Carried – Unanimous.

 

The Committee and Ms. Mitchell discussed the budget concerns and the upcoming millage request for the COA.

 

7.         Various Matters

            None.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.