HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2010.03.25 - 10189Miscellaneous Resolution # 10063
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Brad Jacobsen, Shelley G. Taub, Marcia Gershenson
RE: Board of Commissioners — Oakland County Senior Planning Coalition Needs
Assessment and Authorization of Collaborative Strategic Plan - Phase fl
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson. Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution
#09055 creating the Oakland County Senior Planning Coalition, which was charged with developing
a strength and needs assessment of the Oakland County Aging population, including findings,
conclusions, and consensus recommendations for the enhancement of the business climate, quality
of life, and health and social services safety net for older Oakland County residents, as well as
support services for the r families and caregivers; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Senior Planning Coalition engaged over 70 volunteers, including
leadership 'rom the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, United Way of Southeastern Michigan. elected
officials, business leaders, consumers and other stakeholders; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Senior Planning Coalition operated within a committee structure to
look at key areas of chal:enge and opportunity for an aging population, including: Economic Impact,
Social Services, Housing, Transportation, Health and Active Lifestyles; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Senior Planning Coalition has completed the Needs Assessment
Phase and presented its recommendations to the General Government Committee and the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners for the enhancement of the business climate and quality of life for
seniors in Oakland County. and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Senior Planning Coalition is seeking authorization to continue into
the next phase of the strategic planning process which involves identifying organizations and
resources to collaboratively develop strategies that will support and sustain our older citizens.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
receives the neeas assessment report and recommendations from the Oakland County Senior
Planning Coalition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges and
thanks Area Agency on Aging — 1B. the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Facilitator Christine
Scharrer, Oakland County Commissioners, the Oakland County Executive Administration and the '70
plus volunteers fcr contributing their time, energy, talent and resources
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges the
Oakland County Senior Planning Coalition recommendations and looks forward to the continuation
into Phase 11 of the Collaborative Strategic Plan — which will focus on identifying organizations and
resources to strategically address the recommendations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Oakland County Senior Planning Coalition partnering with the Oakland County Senior Advisory
Council, Area Agency on Aging -1B and Jnited Way of Southeastern Michigan to host a public
forum on May 3, 2010, where the recommendations of the Oakland County Senior Planning
Coalition will be presented to stakeholders interested in improving services and support for
Oakland's County senste . population,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Senior Planning Coalition shall provide a
status report to the General Government Committee and the Board of Commissioner, by the end of
2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, George Miller (Director of Oakland
County's Health and Human Services Department), the Area Agency on Aging - 1B, the Oakland
Livingston Human Services Agency, United Way of Southeastern Michigan, Wayne County
Executive Robert Ficano, Macomb County Chairperson, Paul Gieleghem and City of Detroit Mayor
Dave Bing.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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Resolution #10063 March 25, 20'.
Moved by Zack supported by Nash to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #10063 -
Board of Commrssioners — Oakland County Senior Planning Coaiition Needs Assessment and Autnorization of
Collaborative Strategic Plan - Phase H.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Jacobsen, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Schwartz, Taub, Zack. Bullard, Burns,
Capelic, Coleman, Coulter, Gershenson, Gingell. Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson. (18)
NAYS: Long, Potts. Runestac, Scott, Douglas, Gosselin. (6)
A sufficient majority naving voted in favor, tne motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #10063 - Board of Commissioners — Oakland County Senior Planning Coalition Needs Assessment
and Authorization of Collaborative Strategic Plan - Phase II carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Zack supported by Nash The resolution be adopted.
AYES: McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Runestad, Schwartz, Taub, Zack, Bullard, Burns,
Capelio, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson,
Jacobsen, (20)
NAYS: Long, Potts, Scott, Gosselin. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
I HEREBY APPROVE THE FOREGO. l\G RESOLLTON
ACTING PURSUANT TO 1973 PA 139
STATE OF M.CH.GANI)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
1, Ruth Johnson. Clerk of the County of Oakland, do nereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on March 25, 2010,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
in Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 25th day of March, 2010.
Gat
Ruth Johnson, County Clerk