Human Services
Bernie Blackmore		David Howelman, Chairman	Laura Stanek
Minutes
April 1, 2008
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.        Commission on Aging (COA)

Joining the meeting during the discussion about the Commission on Aging (COA) funding were Ed Bradford, chairman COA; Carol Mitchell, Director COA; Betty Jo Hudson and Don Schuitemann COA board members and Barbara Young.

Ed Bradford, chairman of the COA explained the need for additional funding for the COA, which resulted in a request for additional millage. Mr. Bradford acknowledged the indication from the Board of Commissioners that an increase in the millage request is unlikely. However, he asked that the County appropriate $100,000 to the COA annually.

Mr. Howelman, chairman of the Human Services Committee was very clear that the Board of Commissioners will not allow the COA to fail.  He also indicated that the assistance provided by the Board of Commissioners would likely need to be tied to something like health insurance.  Much discussion took place between the Committee and the COA representatives.

Motion by Laura Stanek, Supported Bernie Blackmore, to recommend that Finance Committee find the funds and the Board of Commissioners approve taking over payment of the health insurance for the COA beginning 2009.  Motion Carried – Unanimous.

The Committee agreed that if the COA experiences a shortfall this year they can come to the Finance Committee as they have in past years.

Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported Laura Stanek, to retract the motion regarding the proposed COA millage that was approved by the Human Services Committee at the February 28, 2008 meeting (to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a .4 renewal for the COA millage for a two year period and allow the COA director to come to the County for financial assistance with capital outlay items.). Motion Carried – Unanimous.

Ms. Mitchell explained the license for the kitchens which in the past were granted at no cost, will now have a cost associated with them.  The COA has four kitchens that require licensing.

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve a .4 renewal for the COA millage for a four year period. Motion Carried – Unanimous.

4.        Probate and Family Court

Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator joined the meeting and distributed a financial report for the child care fund and associated funds. The Committee discussed the activities of the Probate and Family Court with Mr. Hefferan.

5.        Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility (MBMCF)

Marna Robertson, Administrator and Dave Schulz, Finance Director joined the meeting and gave a report on the financial and programmatic activities of MBMCF.

6.        Meadowview Apartments

Mr. Schulz updated the Committee on the improvements that have taken place in the apartments and also provided a financial report.

Meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.