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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2003.04.17 - 27025REPORT (MISC. #03062) April 17, 2003 By: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson IN RE: MR#03062 - PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO EXTEND MEDICAL BENEFITS BEYOND THE PREVIOUS ONE YEAR TIME FRAME FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee recommends the Resolution be amended, by replacing: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the medical benefits for dependents of an employee called to active duty be extended for the military duty under the qualifying parameters outlined in miscellaneous resolution #01269. with NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the medical benefits for dependents of an employee called to active duty be extended through December 31, 2003, if the employee is considered to be on active military duty under the qualifying parameters outlined in Miscellaneous Resolution #01269. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the foregoing report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent. March 20, 2003 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION /03062 BY: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - THOMAS F. MIDDLETON, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO EXTEND MEDICAL BENEFITS BEYOND THE PREVIOUS ONE YEAR TIME FRAME FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS as a result of the September 11 th act of terrorism against the United States, the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #01269 authorizing the County to supplement the military pay for employees called to active military duty; and WHEREAS employees activated for military service usually receive substantially less pay from the military than from their normal County paycheck and by the County supplementing the employee's military pay, they receive pay comparable to their total County compensation; and WHEREAS the County does not pay medical benefits for the employee and employee's dependents when employees are called to active duty. Miscellaneous resolution #01269 also authorized the County to provide, for up to one year, the medical benefits for dependents of employees called to active duty; and WHEREAS the one year timeframe will soon lapse since the first eligible employee began receiving this authorized benefit for their family under miscellaneous resolution #01269; and WHEREAS Oakland County remains committed to supporting the Oakland County employees, who out of commitment to the protection of their country, have dedicated their time and energy to serve as military reservists. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the medical benefits for dependents of an employee called to active duty be extended for the entire duration the employee is considered to be serving active military duty under the qualifying parameters outlined in miscellaneous resolution #01269. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Personnel Committee Vote: Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote Resolution #03062 March 20, 2003 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03062) April 17, 2003 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, CHUCK MOSS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO EXTEND MEDICAL BENEFITS BEYOND THE PREVIOUS ONE YEAR TIME FRAME FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY 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. Per M.R. #01269, the Board of Commissioners authorized the County to supplement the military pay for employees called to active military duty and provide for up to one year, the medical benefits for dependents of the employees called to active military duty. 2. Although the one-year time span is currently about to lapse, the County remains committed to supporting the Oakland County employees, who have committed their time and energy to serve as military reservists. 3. The request is to extend the medical benefits for dependents of an employee called to active duty for the entire duration of the time they are serving as active military duty. 4. Currently, six (6) County Employees are serving active duty as reservists. 5. Total Salaries budgeted for these employees equal $226,261 and Fringe Benefits equal $114,357. 6. The number of factors that remain uncertain are A. The number of County employees that could be called to active duty. B. The rank and pay scale for each reservist called to active duty C. The duration of the call-up to active duty. 7. The cost for these positions is currently budgeted within the department's budgets for FY 2003 and FY 2004. 8. Due to the number of uncertain factors, a budget amendment is not recommended at this time. 9. It is recommended that a quarterly report, developed by the Department of Management and Budget and the Personnel Department, be submitted regarding the total number of County employees listed in active duty, along with the total personnel costs to the County for the employees listed. FINANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. G. William Caddell, County Clerk Resolution #03062 April 17, 2003 Moved by Middleton supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted. Moved by Middleton supported by Long the Finance Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted. Moved by Middleton supported by Scott the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report. A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Law. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, 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 April 17, 2003, 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 17th day of April, 2003.