Human Services Committee
Laura Stanek			David Howelman, Chairman	Bernie Blackmore
Minutes June 1, 2004
Members present:		Dave Howelman, Laura Stanek and Bernie Blackmore
Members absent:		None
Others present:		Howard Yamaguchi and Jack White
1.        Meeting called to order at 9:10 a.m.
2.        Bid Opening - Carpeting & Vinyl Flooring Replacement for Meadowview Apartments
§ Bartlett's Home Interiors
	Total amount = $28,616.00
§ Northern Floor and Tile Service, Inc.
	Total amount = $30,661.00
§ Kiss Carpet
	Total amount = $31,263.39
	Selection of the contractor was tabled until next month, pending staff analysis of the three bids.
3.        Meadowview Apartments Update
	Mr. George Perkins updated the committee on the Meadowview Apartments.
§ The roster is full.
§ He gave a report to the committee regarding a letter he wrote to one of the tenants for non payment of rent.
§ One tenant is on assistance for rent.
4.        Family/Probate Court Update
	Judge Hayes and Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator, joined the meeting.
§ Big increase in Foster Care cost; decreases in other categories.
§ Discussion on monthly cost fluctuations.
§ Discussion on FIA role in family support programs and county's role.
§ Discussion on accomplishments (and lack thereof) of state program.
§ Concerns about FIA farming out responsibilities to contractors.  Positive things being accomplished; can we do it for less?
	Judge Hayes and Bill Hefferan thanked the committee for the new computers in the Family/Probate Court Office.
5.        Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan (AAANM) – Area Implementation Plan
	The committee reviewed the Area Agency on Aging Annual Report and Implementation Plan.
	Motion by Laura Stanek, seconded by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Board of Commissioners adopt the attached resolution recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2005 Area Implementation Plan of the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan.  Motion passed - unanimous.
Meeting adjourned 10:25 a.m.