HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2004.10.21 - 27640October 7, 2004
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04292
BY: Personnel Committee — Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES — AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO EXTEND THE MEDICAL BENEFITS 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, 2001 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 the County did not pay medical benefits for the employee and employee's dependents
when employees are called to active duty; and
WHEREAS those medical benefits extended to dependents by the armed services do not provide for
easily accessible services; and
WHEREAS 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 employee activation for military service has continued due to military activity occurring
in the Middle East; and
WHEREAS activation for military service has been generally extended to periods of more than one
year; and
WHEREAS the one year timeframe was extended through December 31, 2003 by Miscellaneous
Resolution #03062 and through December 31, 2004 by Miscellaneous Resolution #03328; 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 Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
medical benefits for dependents of an employee called to active duty be extended for the lesser of either the
entire duration the employee is considered to be serving active military duty under the qualifying parameters
outlined in Miscellaneous Resolution #01269 or through December 31, 2005.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERStNN COMMITTEE
Personnel Committee Vote:
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Hatchett absent
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. 104292) October 21, 2004
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, CHUCK MOSS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES - AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO EXTEND THE MEDICAL
BENEFITS 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) It is requested that medical benefits for dependents of an
employee called to active duty be extended for the lesser
of either the entire duration the employee is considered to
be serving active military duty under the qualifying
parameters outlined in Miscellaneous Resolution #01269 or
through December 31, 2005.
2) The current extension as approved per Miscellaneous
Resolution #03328 will expire December 31, 2004.
3) There are two (2) FTE county employees currently serving
active duty in the military.
4) The personnel costs for these employees on an annual basis
totals $139,030 ($86,219 in salaries; $52,811 in Fringe
Benefits).
5) There are a number of factors that remain uncertain,
however, which do not allow for a complete assessment of
the financial impact related to this resolution:
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.
6) Due to the fact that the County budget salary and fringe
benefit dollars is an amount equal to "full employment",
sufficient funds should exist in the department's budget to
cover the expense. However, should a department require
temporary replacement personnel on an emergency basis to
continue standard operations, additional funding may be
required.
7) At this time, no budget amendment is recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford, Jamian
and Knollenberg absent.
Resolution #04292 October 7, 2004
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Resolution #04292 October 21, 2004
Moved by Jam ian supported by Long the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Knollenberg, KowaII, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas,
Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
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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
October 21st, 2004 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 21st day of October, 2004.
G. William Caddell, County Clerk