Human Services Committee

Laura Stanek      

David Howelman, Chairman

Joseph Allen

Minutes

August 5, 2003

Members present:

Dave Howelman and Joe Allen

Members absent:

Laura Stanek

Others present:

Pete Garwood and Laura Sexton (for budget discussion)

1.        Meeting called to order at 9:30 a.m.

2.        Housing Commission - Budget Request

Patti Lowery presented the budget request for the Housing Department for the year 2004.

Ms. Lowery informed the Committee that most of the program is supported through grant dollars for both the program and administration.  Ms. Lowery requested $25,000 from the County General Fund in case some of the grant funds for administration do not come through.

Motion by Joe Allen, supported by Dave Howelman, to approve the Housing Commission 2004 budget request (which includes an appropriation of $25,000 from the County) for submittal to the Finance Committee.  Motion carried - unanimous.

3.        Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility

Judy Martin, Administrator and Blaire Coutant, Finance Director of Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility presented the second quarter report for the facility.

4.        Probate and Family Court Update

Bill Heferran, Court Administrator presented the financial report for the Child Care Fund.

5.        Meadowview Apartments Update

Mr. Perkins, representing Meadowview Apartment management presented the tenant roster for July 2003.  Currently there exists one vacant apartment.  Mr. Perkins indicated the unit will be rented this month.

Mr. Perkins updated the committee on how the maintenance agreement with Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility is working out.

Mr. Perkins informed the Committee about a leak in the apartment building.  Tim Moore, Moore Plumbing and heating is working on finding and stopping the leak.

Mr. Perkins informed the Committee that according to real estate license training he received, an apartment manager by law should have a real estate license.  The Committee directed Mr. Garwood to request an opinion from legal counsel on the issue.

Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.