HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1999.09.09 - 25894REPORT (MISC. 199218) September 9, 1999
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: MR #99218 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - FORMATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
EVALUATION TASK FORCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above referenced
resolution on August 31, 1999, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted with amendments as follows:
add a fourth WHEREAS to read:
WHEREAS the vulnerability of the power transmission
infrastructure to the elements resulting in downed lines end
potential for accidents is well documented; and
- revise the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the formation of an Electrical Energy
Evaluation Task Force consisting of Bev= (7) nine (9) members, feet
44* six (6) of which shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the
Board of Commissioners, one representing Oakland County's local
governments; and three (3) of which shall be appointed by the County
Executive.
- revise the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall:
—o Coordinate an evaluation with County CVTs that includes
a presentation by the local electrical companies;
—o Following Request for Proposal preparation and response evaluation,
hire a consultant at a cost not to exceed $50,000 in County funds to
evaluate the status of Oakland County's current and future
electrical power needs and the condition of the electrical
infrastructure;
—o
Solicit financial participation from Oakland County CVT's to assist
in funding this effort.
o Seek regional participation and coordination through contact with
SEMCOG, the Michigan Municipal League, the Michigan Association of
Counties, the Michigan Township Association and the County's
legislative delegation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Schmid voting no and Galloway
and Patterson absent.
REPORT (MISC. #99218) September 9, 1999
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: MR #99218 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - FORMATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
EVALUATION TASK FORCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on
September 2, 1999, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted
with amendments as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall:
—o Coordinate an evaluation with County CVTs that includes a
presentation by the local electrical companies;
—o Following Request for Proposal preparation and response evaluation,
hire a consultant at a coot not to cxcccd CS0,000 in County fundo to
evaluate the status of Oakland County's current and future
electrical power needs and the condition of the electrical
infrastructure;
—o
Colicit Seek financial participation from Oakland County CVT's to
assist in funding this effort.
o Report findings to SEMCOG, the Michigan Municipal League, the
Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Township Association
and the County's legislative delegation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move a
of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Palmer voting no and Amos
absent.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 199218
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, District #8; John McCulloch, District #22;
Terry Sever, District #19; Eric Coleman, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - FORMATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
EVALUATION TASK FORCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is dependent on a steady reliable
source of electrical energy to ensure public health, safety and
well being and to promote economic growth and productivity; and
WHEREAS in recent years, Oakland County's businesses and
residents have experienced widespread power failures, brownouts,
and power dips; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's city, village and township (CVT)
officials have experienced an increase in complaints regarding
electrical service; and
WHEREAS the total number of electric customer complaints on
service related issues including brownouts, power failures and
repair & maintenance issues to the Michigan Public Services
Commission has increased over 50% from a total of 645 in 1996 to
972 in 1998; and
WHEREAS energy production, transportation and infrastructure
maintenance is a highly technical area that will require
professional assistance to evaluate; and
WHEREAS a coordination of effort by the county and local
communities would best serve county residents and businesses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the formation of an Electrical Energy
Evaluation Task Force consisting of seven (7) members, four (4) of
which shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners, one representing Oakland County's local governments,
and three (3) of which shall be appointed by the County Executive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall:
- coordinate an evaluation with County CVTs that includes
a presentation by the local electrical companies;
- hire a consultant at a cost not to exceed $50,000 in
county funds to evaluate the status of Oakland County's
current and future electrical power needs and the
condition of the electrical infrastructure;
- solicit financial participation from Oakland County CVT's
to assist in funding this effort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall report back
to the Public Services Committee on its progress within 45 days and
shall make a final report to the Public Services Committee once it
has completed its charge.
airper$on, I move the adoption o g resolution.
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Resolution #99218 August 19, 1999
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee
and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
FISCAL NOTE (M.R. #99218) September 9, 1999
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - FORMATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY EVALUATION TASK
FORCE
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above referenced resolution and finds funds are available in the Designated
Fund Balance for Strategic Planning (9407-15000) to cover the cost of the
consultant's contract, the following amendment to the FY 1999 budget is
recommended:
General Fund Revenue
90-190000-14000-1582 Prior Years Balance S50,000
General Fund Expenditures
51-211000-10000-3348 Bd.of Comm. - Pro. Services S50,000
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FINANCE COMMITTEE fl
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE;
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Palmer voting no and Amos
absent.
I HEREBYpRO FOREGOING RESOL
L. Broe4 Pa4efi&Ceounty Executive Date
Resolution #99218 September 9, 1999
Moved by Millard supported by Douglas the Public Services and Finance
Committee Reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Millard supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Millard supported by Douglas the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Public Services Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Millard supported by Douglas the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Devine supported by Garfield the resolution be amended in the new
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph by deleting the words "hire a consultant" and
insert the words --recommend to the Board of Commissioners the hiring of a
consultant--.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Douglas supported by Coleman to amend the resolution in the new
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, after nine (9) members, by adding "and
up to three (3) alternates for the commissioner seats" ...
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos. (24)
NAYS: Palmer. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners on September 9, 1999 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
le County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 9q,day September, 1999.
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ham Caddell, County Clerk