Human Services
Bernie Blackmore		David Howelman, Chairman	Laura Stanek
Minutes
May 29, 2008
Members Present:	Laura Stanek, Bernie Blackmore and Dave Howelman
Members Absent:	None
Others:	Peter Garwood, Ray Mills (Area Seniors, Inc.), Carol Mitchell (Commission on Aging) and Dean Johnson
1. Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Public Comment None

3. Senior Center Lease Agreement

The Committee discussed, with Ray Mills from Area Seniors, Inc., changes to the lease agreement between Antrim County and Area Seniors, Inc. for the Senior Center building. Mr. Mills' proposal is attached and essentially called for both a $500 a month rental payment and the County to pay for the major maintenance and repairs at the Senior Center (the current lease obligates the County to pay only for minor repairs and maintenance). The Committee indicated they would be willing to take a proposal to the Board of Commissioners to take on the responsibility of either the major repair and maintenance, or a $500 a month rental payment, but not both. Mr. Mills indicated he will take the Committee’s proposal to the Area Seniors, Inc. board. Mr. Garwood will look in to the insurance issue.

4. New Proposed Building

Mr. Mills distributed a communication which expressed the Mission Statement and Goals of the Area Seniors, Inc.

Mr. Mills indicated some of the surrounding counties have a larger millage than Antrim County for senior services. He believes that Antrim County could increase the millage and implement a senior day care (respite) program. The Committee indicated they were not willing to propose the Board of Commissioners put an additional millage on the ballot, and/or take on an additional building lease arrangement and additional senior programs in the current tough economy.

5. Meadowview Apartments

Dave Schultz, manager of the Meadowview Apartments joined the meeting. Mr. Schultz indicated that all but two of the smaller newly remodeled apartments have been rented. He also indicated someone is looking at one of the two.

Mr. Schultz also requested approval to install new vinyl flooring and new carpeting in the apartment of a long time resident at the Meadowview Apartments.

Motion by Laura Stanek, supported by Bernie Blackmore, to recommend the board of commissioners approve approximately $1,200 to install new carpet and vinyl flooring in the apartment in Meadowview Apartments occupied by Aethale Chapman. Motion carried - unanimous

6. Respite Care Center Conversion

Mr. Schultz indicated that he has discovered if a part of Meadowview Apartments is going to be converted to a respite care center, there will be changes required to bring the center up to code. He will relay that to the architects that they will be working with.

7. Nifty Thrifty Shop

Ms. Mitchell informed the Committee that the Nifty Thrifty shop is losing money. She proposed we make changes to try to increase revenues and reduce costs. The proposal includes removing much of the items that have not moved for quite some time, and reducing hours. The Committee indicated they would be willing to wait and see if the changes make a difference in the ability of the store to be self supporting.

8. Probate and Family Court

Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator joined the meeting and presented the financial report for the Child Care and associated funds.

Meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.