Human Services Committee
Laura Stanek			David Howelman, Chairman	Bernie Blackmore
Minutes June 29, 2004
Members present:		Dave Howelman, Laura Stanek and Bernie Blackmore
Members absent:		None
Others present:		Pete Garwood
1.         Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.        Meadowview Apartments Update
	Robert Atkinson, from Bartlett’s Home Interiors, joined the meeting for the discussion on the carpet bids.  George Perkins, representing Meadowview Apartments management, was also present.  At last month’s meeting, the Committee had opened the bids for re-carpeting and tiling in some of the apartment units in the Meadowview Apartments.  However, action on the project was delayed until staff could research the bid information.
	The Committee discussed the priorities for the Apartments, considering the funds available.  The Committee was concerned the carpet job, along with other priorities and the rising cost of natural gas, might deplete more of the fund equity than would be desirable and wise at this time.
	Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to table the bids for Meadowview Apartments’ re-carpeting until the Committee has had a chance to review the budget.  Motion carried - unanimous.
	The Committee reviewed the monthly report for the Meadowview Apartments.  Mr. Perkins reported the apartments are currently full.
3.        Family Independence Agency (FIA) Appropriation Request
	Fred Harris, Director for the FIA, joined the meeting to discuss the appropriation request of $13,000.
	Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to approve the FIA proposed budget appropriation request for submittal to the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners.  Motion carried – unanimous.
4.        Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility
	Judy Martin, Administrator, and Blair Coutant, Finance Officer, joined the meeting.
	The Committee reviewed the proposed budget for the 2005 year for the medical care facility in relation to the level of millage requested.
	Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to approve the Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility’s requested millage, for submittal to the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners.  Motion carried – unanimous.
5.        Family and Probate Court
	Judge Norman Hayes and Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator, joined the meeting. Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to approve the proposed Child Care Fund budget, for submittal to the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners.  Motion carried – unanimous. Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to authorize the Board of Commissioner Chair to sign the Child Care Fund agreement with the State of Michigan.  Motion carried – unanimous. Mr. Hefferan submitted and the committee reviewed the year to date financial report, ending May 2004.
6.        Meadowview Apartments Budget Request
	George Perkins, representing Meadowview Apartment management, joined the meeting to discuss the Meadowview budget for the 2005 year. Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve raising the rent at Meadowview Apartments by 4% beginning January 1, 2005.  Motion carried – unanimous. Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the purchase of ten (10) stoves for ten (10) apartment units in Meadowview Apartments, not to exceed $3000.00.  Motion carried – unanimous. The Committee agreed to include carpeting in four units in the 2005 budget.  The committee also discussed replacing carpet in four (4) apartments each year until all are replaced in the apartments that need new carpet. Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to approve the Meadowview Apartments budget (as amended) for the year 2005 for submittal to the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners.  Motion carried – unanimous.
7.        Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Budget Request
	Greg Piaskowski, Director of Area Agency on Aging, joined the meeting. The Committee reviewed the budget data presented by Mr. Piaskowski. Motion by Bernie Blackmore, supported by Laura Stanek, to approve the Area Agency on Aging budget appropriation for submittal to the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners.  Motion carried – unanimous.
8.        Commission on Aging (COA) Budget Request
	Carol Mitchell, Director of the Commission on Aging, joined the meeting. The Committee reviewed the Commission on Aging proposed budget in relation to the proposed millage amount for the 2005 year. Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners approve a .3659 mils for the 2005 year for the Commission on Aging.  Motion carried – unanimous.
9.        Traverse City District Library
	Kathy Kelto, from the Traverse City District Library, joined the meeting to make a request for an appropriation to the Traverse City District Library. The appropriation is used to provide services to disabled customers (books on tape to those who are visually impaired). Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to approve the requested appropriation for the Traverse Area District Library for submittal to the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners.
10.      North Country Community Mental Health
	Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to approve the North Country Community Mental Health appropriation request (same as last year) for submittal to the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioner.  Motion carried – unanimous.
11.      Veteran's Affairs/Relief Fund Budget
	George Perkins, Veteran’s Counselor, joined the meeting. Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to approve the Veteran's Relief Fund budget request for submittal to the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners.  Motion carried – unanimous. Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to approve the Veteran's Affairs budget request for submittal to the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners.  Motion carried – unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 12:25.