Human Services Committee

Laura Stanek      

David Howelman, Chairman

Bernie Blackmore

Minutes

March 2, 2004

Members present:

Dave Howelman, Bernie Blackmore and Laura Stanek

Members absent:

None

Others present:

Pete Garwood

1.        Meeting called to order at 9:04 a.m.

2.        Family and Probate Court Update

Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator joined the meeting.

The Committee commented on the good job done by the court and other agencies in the Lula Authorson case.

Mr. Hefferan distributed a chart that tracks the success of the Family Support Program. Mr. Hefferan distributed a graph that compares Antrim County with the other counties in the region on Child Care Fund expenditures.

3.        State Court Administrator Office  (SCAO) Equipment Update

Mr. Hefferan informed the Committee the SCAO is involved in a statewide effort to upgrade the technology network and computer equipment.  They are now focusing on Antrim County and surrounding region.  Mr. Hefferan indicated there would be no cost to the County.

4.        Agreement between Meadow Brook and Meadowview Apartments

George Perkins, Meadowview Apartments Management, and Judy Martin, Director of Meadow Brook, Blair Coutant, Finance Director and Ken Thompson, Maintenance Director of Meadow Brook joined the meeting.

The Committee and both parties (Meadowview Apartments and Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility) agreed on the new square feet of both facilities. The Committee agreed the best way to ease into the new square feet assignments is to increase Meadowview Apartments increase of square feet by 50% this year and 50% in 2005.

The Committee also indicated they did not agree with an increase in the per hour charge for maintenance services.

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the revised agreement between Meadow Brook and Meadowview for services (attached).  Motion carried – unanimous.

5.        Meadowview Apartments - Air Handling

Mr. Thompson informed the Committee the timer on the air handler system has been repaired and is working well.

6.        Meadowview Apartment Update

Mr. Perkins informed the Committee that all apartments were rented 100% in the month of February.

Mr. Perkins will pursue bids for new stoves for some of the apartments for next months meeting.

7.        Various Matters

None.

Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.