HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2021.05.26 - 34525REPORT (MISC. #21189)
May 26, 2021
BY: Commissioner Kristen Nelson, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee
IN RE: MR #21189 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RETURN TO IN PERSON BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having reviewed the above -referenced
resolution on May 18, 2021, reports to recommend adoption of the resolution with the following
amendments:
1. Amend the 1st WHEREAS clause, as follows:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of County Commissioners (the "Board") recognizes the
concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic halaAgRd I.A.fith the GGFRP@t'Rg goods of public
transparency and open government; , and
2. Insert the following language after the 151 WHEREAS clause
WHEREAS the Board has remained committed to public transparency and open
government throughout the pandemic; and
WHEREAS the Board quickly pivoted to implement virtual meetings with full video
capabilities, providing for continued transparency and opportunities for public
participation when the pandemic began as well as throughout the following months; and
3. Delete the 3r1 WHEREAS clause, as follows
4. Amend the 51h WHEREAS clause, as follows
WHEREAS Commissioners, Board staff also, and the public has had access to the COVID-19
vaccination; and
5. Amend the 611 WHEREAS clause, as follows:
WHEREAS the Board efSePAPAssiongrs approved has already spent at least $25,000GR for
social distancing and safety equipment in the Board auditorium; and
6. Insert the following language after the 61h WHEREAS clause:
WHEREAS the Human Resources Department is requesting all departments prepare for
services to be in -person by June 15, 2021; and
7. Delete the 711 811gm and 1011 WHEREAS clauses, as follows:
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WHEREAS extreme public health mpgsuFps hRVP h8PR a feature of a pandeMiG IsMeFgeRGY
Regime, but afteF ever a year t Is time In move from a. State of ERR8Fg8RGy tA R MAFP sustainAbig
and open routine; and
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8. Insert the following language after the 10th WHEREAS clause:
WHEREAS the Michigan Open Meetings Act provides for some continued remote
attendance to meetings through December 31, 2021, due to military service, health
reasons, or local states of emergency; and
9. Amend the 12th WHEREAS clause, as follows:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' return to in -person meetings is a
positive step closer toward getting through this pandemic together. Gan show leadersh p by
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10. Delete the 131h WHEREAS clause, as follows:
11. Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED clause, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will
F8t61FR te jR peFsen pub! G meetings and access, subject to appropriate pub! c safety measuFas,
effective for the May 26 2021 Board of CommissiARPrA Meeting. plans to return to in -person
public meetings, subject to appropriate public safety measures, effective for the June 8,
2021 Board of Commissioners meeting.
12. Insert the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clauses:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the standing committees of the Board plan to return to in -
person public meetings effective June 8, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners will continue to follow State
and local public health orders and follow the Center for Disease Control guidelines.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board Chair may consider holding future virtual Board
meetings in consultation with the Oakland County Department of Health and Human
Services Director, the County's Medical Officer, or in the future issuance of local or State
health orders.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
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Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5
Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations Committee
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer absent.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21189
BY. Commissioners Chuck Moss, District #12; Thomas Kuhn, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — RETURN TO IN PERSON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETINGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners (the "Board") recognizes the concerns about the
COVID-19 pandemic balanced with the competing goods of public transparency and open government; and
WHEREAS improvements in both infection rates and vaccination rates have occurred; and
WHEREAS many, if not most, Commissioners are 'fully vaccinated', defined as 2 shots (or the one dose
Johnson and Johnson) + 14 days; and
WHEREAS the plentiful supply of vaccines and availability from both the Oakland County Health
Department and other outlets has given widespread access to vaccinations for those who desire it. As of
May 10, 2021, 637,468 residents of Oakland County have received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,
and 509,679 residents of Oakland County have been fully vaccinated (61.9% of the total
County population); and
WHEREAS Board staff also has had access to the COVID-19 vaccination; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has already spent at least $25,000 on distancing and safety
equipment; and
WHEREAS hybrid virtual options are available for anyone who is unvaccinated or believes they would still
be at risk, to participate remotely; and
WHEREAS in -person meetings facilitate greater transparency, accountability, and public participation; and
WHEREAS extreme public health measures have been a feature of a pandemic Emergency Regime, but
after over a year it is time to move from a State of Emergency to a more sustainable and open routine; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has had to pursue a one -size -fits -all approach for the entire State, while
Oakland County can tailor specific policy to its specific situation; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has always been a leader in Michigan policies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners can show leadership by transitioning to a Post -
Emergency structure and protocol; and
WHEREAS it is possible to pursue both responsible safety and openness.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will return to in -
person public meetings and access, subject to appropriate public safety measures, effective for the May
26, 2021, Board of Commissioners meeting.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Commissioner Chuck Moss Commissioner Tom Kuhn
District #12 District #11
Resolution #21189
May 13, 2021
Moved by Moss seconded by Hoffman to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #21189
— Board of Commissioners — Return to In Person Board of Commissioners Meetings.
Vote on suspension:
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Moss, Weipert, Gingell, Hoffman, Joliat. (9)
NAYS: Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Woodward, Cavell, Charles,
Gershenson,Jackson. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #21189 — Board of Commissioners — Return to In Person Board of Commissioners Meetings
failed.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee.
There were no objections.
Resolution #21189
May 26, 2021
Moved by Moss seconded by Luebs the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Charles, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Joliet, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs,
Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Moss, Nelson, Powell, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward, Cavell. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted
(with accompanying reports being accepted).
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I HERE13Y APPROVE THIQ RRSQLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ACTING PUR"NTTO MCL 45.669A V)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, 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 26, 2021,
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 Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 261h day of May, 2021. -
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Lisa Brown, Oakland County