Human Services Committee

Laura Stanek           

David Howelman, Chairman

Joseph Allen

Minutes

February 4, 2003

Members present:

Dave Howelman and Laura Stanek

Members absent:

Joe Allen

Others present:

Pete Garwood

1.        Meeting called to order at 9:25 a.m.

2.        Family and Probate Court Update

Judge Norman Hayes and Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator came in to give the Committee an update on the Family and Probate Court.

The Committee reviewed the financial reports for the Court.  Judge Hayes and Mr. Hefferan updated the Committee on the activity of the Court.

3.        Meadowview Apartments Update

George Perkins came in and presented a report on Meadowview Apartments.  The Apartments are currently 100% rented.  One tenant will be leaving at the end of February.  Mr. Perkins thinks they have a renter for the vacant room beginning in March.

§         Laundry Room Equipment Bids

Mr. Perkins presented bids for both regular machines and commercial machines (two coin operated washers and three coin operated dryers) both from Max’s appliance. 

Committee had asked Mr. Perkins to get additional bids at the last meeting.  Mr. Perkins informed the Committee that in this area Max's is the only vendor that provides "coin operated" laundry facilities.

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners authorize the purchase of two coin operated washers and three coin operated dryers for a total of $4,105 (see attachment) to be paid from Meadowview funds.  Motion carried – unanimous.

Mr. Perkins informed the Committee of a leak in the maintenance room and the public bathroom on the first floor.   Mr. Perkins stated it doesn't appear to be the plumbing but may be coming through the wall from outside the building.  Because it is a small amount of water Mr. Perkins will have the maintenance people keep an eye on it and try to determine where the water is coming from.

4.        Agreement Between Meadowview and Meadow Brook Apartments

The Committee and Mr. Perkins reviewed the draft agreement between Meadow Brook and Meadowview for services to Meadowview by Meadow Brook personnel.  The Committee had many questions regarding the agreement and decided to delay a decision on it until Ms. Judy Martin, Director of the Meadow Brook Medical Care facility could be present.

Mr. Perkins informed the Committee of a situation where a tenant is allowing a couple of other people to stay in their room.  He will be notifying the tenant that visitors are not allowed to stay in their room.

Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.