Human Services Committee
Laura Stanek		David Howelman, Chairman	Bernie Blackmore
Minutes February 1, 2005
Members present:	Laura Stanek and Dave Howelman
Members absent:	Bernie Blackmore
Others present:	Pete Garwood
1.         Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m.
2.        Family and Probate Court
Judge Hayes and Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator, joined the meeting.  Mr. Hefferan distributed the financial report for the Child Care Fund and other funds.  The Judge and Mr. Hefferan discussed with the Committee, trends and concerns with the juvenile population in Antrim County.
3.        Meadowview Apartment Update
George Perkins, representative of Meadowview management, joined the meeting.  Mr. Perkins reported that two apartments are currently empty.  He has been showing the apartments, but it seems that no one wants to move in the winter.
Mr. Perkins indicated that during the subzero weather some of the tenants complained that their apartments were a little cold.  Mr. Perkins indicated that maintenance came over but were not able to adjust the boiler for more heat in those rooms.  He provided small heaters to be used only on such unusually cold days.
Mr. Perkins informed the Committee the septic system malfunctioned.  It was pumped and fixed, but one of two pumps will need to be replaced at a cost of $3,000 to $3,500.  Mr. Perkins indicated it would cost $28,000 plus to hook up to the Village sewer.
Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve replacing the septic pump at Meadowview Apartments for a cost not to exceed $3,500.   Motion carried – unanimous.
Mr. Perkins and the Committee discussed the potential of carpet replacement in some of the apartment units.   The issue will come up again after the first quarter of the year.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.