HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2005.03.10 - 27901REPORT MR #05033
BY: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, GREGORY C. JAMIAN, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICESNETERANSVICES DIVISION — CREATION OF
ADDITIONAL STAFF
TO: OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed MR #05033 on March 2, 2005 Reports to the
Board with the recommendation 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 05033 February 17,2005
BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, JEFF POTTER, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/VETERANS' SERVICES DIVISION - CREATION OF
ADDITIONAL STAFF
To The Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Veterans' Services main goal is to provide Oakland County veterans and
their families with research and assistance in obtaining the Federal, State and local benefits they
are eligible for; and
WHEREAS Veterans" Benefit Counselors are trained in helping veterans receive the
maximum benefits allowed and are proactive in providing advocacy to obtain those benefits; and
WHEREAS the Department of Veterans' Affairs Regional Office reported that as of 2002
there were 91,054 veterans residing in Oakland County and that Oakland County veterans and
their families received a total of $34,179,000 in compensation and pension benefits; and
WHEREAS the Veterans' Services Division is experiencing a backlog of claims due to
loss of experienced staff; and
WHEREAS the current war in Iraq has contributed to an increase of new veterans filing
for benefits and adding more claims to the counselor's caseloads; and
WHEREAS Veterans' Services is receiving additional referrals from the Veterans'
Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Pontiac, as the facility has doubled its capacity since
2002; and
WHEREAS continued changes in regulations from the office of Veterans Affairs have
contributed to the increase in caseloads; and
WHEREAS the new Great Lakes National Cemetery in Oakland County is proposed to
open in May, 2005 and Veterans' Services has been receiving numerous referrals pertaining to
burial plot eligibility requirements at the cemetery; and
WHEREAS the Veterans' Services is requesting the creation of two (2) GF/GP Veterans'
Benefit Counselor I positions to help decrease the backlog and process the increased Veterans'
Benefits Counselor's caseload.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation of two (2) GF/GP Veterans' Benefit Counselor I
positions.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Service Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Public Services Committee Vote:
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
Resolution #05033 February 17, 2005
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee, There
were no objections,
FISCAL NOTE (M.R. #05033) March 10, 2005
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, CHUCK MOSS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/VETERANS' SERVICES DIVISION - CREATION OF
ADDITIONAL STAFF
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 Veterans' Services main goal is to provide Oakland County
veterans and their families with research and assistance in
obtaining the Federal State and local benefits they are
eligible for.
2. The Department of Veterans' Affairs Regional Office reported
that as of 2002 there were 91,054 veterans residing in Oakland
County and that Oakland County veterans and their families
received $34,179,000 in compensation and benefits.
3. The current war in Iraq has contributed to the number of new
veterans filing for benefits as well as increased referrals
from the Veterans' Community Based Outpatient Clinic in
Pontiac, changes in regulations from the office of Veterans
Affairs and the scheduled opening of the New Great Lakes
National Cemetery in Oakland County have all contributed to
the increased caseload of existing Veterans Benefits Counselor
positions.
4. Veterans' Services Division is requesting the addition of two
(2) GF/GP Veterans' Benefit Counselor I positions.
5. No additional furniture or equipment is necessary for these
positions.
6. Funds will come from a reduction to the General Fund Building
Improvement Operating Transfer Out line item budget.
7. Annual costs equal $52,727 for FY 2005 and $105,454 for FY
2006.
8. A budget amendment to the FY 2005/2006 budget is recommended
as follows:
GENERAL FUND
90-101-310000-98401-8001 Trf to Bldg Fund
17-101-302200-30001-2001 Salary
17-101-302200-30001-2074 Fringe Benefits
FY 2005 FY 2006
($52,727) ($105,454)
$35,269 $70,538
$17,458 $34,916
$-0- $-0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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March 10, 2005 Resolution #05033
Moved by Potter supported by Suarez the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Potter supported by Suarez the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson,
Gregory, Hatchett, KowaII. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
I IRBY APPROPIE TIE FOREGOING ROM
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Ruth Johnson, 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 March 10, 2005
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 10th day of March, 2005.
Ruth John von, County Clerk