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Home My WebLink AboutResolutions - 2002.05.02 - 26916May 2, 2002 REPORT MR #02108 BY: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, NANCY DINGELDEY, CHAIRPERSON RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER — CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP DEPUTY FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed MR #02108 on April 24, 2002, recommends the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Personnel Committee Vote: Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Galloway, Gregory and Buckley absent. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02108 April 18, 2002 BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER-CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP DEPUTY FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in December of 1999, the Medical Examiners Division requested that a contract be created for a Forensic Pathologist position to assist with the upward trend of autopsies being performed; and WHEREAS this contract began in December 1999 and is currently in effect; and WHEREAS the Medical Examiner Division is now requesting to terminate this contract and create one (1) GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist position to accommodate the caseload of autopsies being performed and to stay current with the national guidelines set forth for the office of the Medical Examiners; and WHEREAS for each autopsy performed by a contracted Forensic Pathologist, the Medical Examiner is required to oversee, assist and supervise the work of the contractor; and WHEREAS the creation of the new position will require less direct contact and supervision from the Medical Examiner, thus, freeing up his time for more administrative duties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of one (1) GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist position to be located in Public Services/Medical Examiner Division (17601), and the deletion of one (1) Forensic Pathologist professional service contract. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUB,L/C SE'RkICE/c2MMITTEE 2---/3 /), Public Services Committee Vote: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Moffitt, Galloway and Coleman absent. REQUEST 1) To create one (1) GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist position in the Medical Examiners Division. 2) To discontinue one (1) Forensic Pathologist professional service contract. BOARD/COMMITTEE ACTION: Public Services Committee: 04/09/02 Board of Commissioners: 04/18/02 Personnel Committee: 04/24/02 Finance Committee: 04/25/02 Final Board of Commissioners: 05/02/02 PROPOSED FUNDING: Professional Service Contract funds, and Salary/Fringe Adjustment account. OVERVIEW: Currently there are two (2) Deputy Forensic Pathologist positions in the Medical Examiners office. The creation of one (1) GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist at the Medical Examiner Division will assist in the upward trend and growing number of bodies being autopsied. Additionally, this position is critical in order for the Medical Examiners Division to continue to maintain the high standards set forth by the nationally recognized organizations with which it is associated. To offset the cost of creating a position, the Medical Examiner proposes to delete one (1) Forensic Pathologist professional service contract. The termination of the contract and the creation of one (1) GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist position will allow the Medical Examiner to spend less time supervising each autopsy and overseeing medical notes and devote more time to administrative duties. PERTINENT SALARIES 2002 Deputy Forensic Pathologist Flat Annual Rate $119,233 SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFIT COST Annual Cost Remainder of Fiscal Year Cost (05/04/02-9/20/02) Create one (1) GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist Flat Annual Rate $119,233 $45,858 Fringes @ 40% 47,693 18,343 TOTAL $166,926 $64,201 Note: Cost to be offset by the deletion of the Professional Service contract funds, and the non-departmental Salary and Fringe Adjustment accounts. John G. McBain Prosecuting Attorney John G. McBain Prosecuting Attorney Sincerely, AftP, tro OFFICE OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 312 S. JACKSON STREET JACKSON, MI 49201 (517) 788-4072 • FAX (517) 780-4714 JOHN G. McBA1N DAVID R. LADY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY CHIEF ASSISTANT March 1, 2002 Dr. Lubisa Dragovic, M.D. Chief Medical Examiner 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 28 Pontiac, MI 48341-0438 RE: Valery Alexandrov, M.D. Dear Dr. Dragovic: I recently had the opportunity to work with Valery Alexandrov, Forensic Pathologist, on a murder case our office was prosecuting. He did an outstanding job. He was very well prepared and presented his testimony and opinions in a compelling fashion. I have handled the testimony of a number of Medical Examiners over the years and Dr. Alexandrov was one of the best I have worked with. I hope that you will give serious consideration to making his position full time. If I can provide any further information on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best personal regards. "Working For You In The Pursuit Of Justice" Resolution #02108 April 18, 2002 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance Committees. There were no objections. Autopsies Total Revenue Salaries $45,858 Fringe Benefits 18,343 Medical Svcs Autopsies (28,000) Contingency (19,701) Total Expenses $16,500 REVENUE 17-911000-15000-0301 FY 2002 $16,500 $16,500 FY 2003 $ 14,926 $ 14,926 EXPENSE 17-912000-15000-2001 17-912000-15000-2075 17-912000-15000-3156 90-290000-25000-2564 $119,233 47,693 (152,000) 0 $ 14,926 FISCAL NOTE (M.P. #02108) May 2, 2002 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP DEPUTY FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST POSITION 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: 1. The Medical Examiner presently has a contract for a Forensic Pathologist to assist with autopsies. 2. The Medical Examiner has requested to create one (1) GF/GP Deputy Forensic Pathologist position to fulfill these duties provided by contracted services. 3. The Medical Examiner has agreed to increase revenue, terminate the contract and apply these resources to implement partial support of this position in FY 2002 and fully support this position in FY 2003 and thereafter. 4. Revenue reflects increased activity. 5. Funds are available in Non-Departmental Contingency to cover the balance needed for FY 2002. 6. A budget amendment is recommended for FY 2002 and FY 2003 as follows: FINANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. THE FOREGOING RESOViT10,.: G. William Caddell, County Clerk Resolution #02108 May 2, 2002 Moved by Patterson supported by Suarez the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted and appointments being confirmed). AYES: Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted and appointments being confirmed). 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 May 2, 2002, 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 2nd day of May, 2002.