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Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward
October 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
1.Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson David T. Woodward called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to
order at 06:17 PM in Commissioners' Auditorium 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac
Michigan 48341.
2.Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Kuhn, Karen Joliat, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Christine
Long, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Robert Hoffman, Eileen Kowall, Marcia
Gershenson, David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Charles Cavell, Gary
McGillivray, Gwen Markham, Janet Jackson, Angela Powell, Kristen Nelson, Yolanda
Smith Charles (19)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Gingell, William Miller III (2)
3.Invocation - Chuck Moss
4.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5.Approval of Minutes
a.Draft Minutes dated September 29, 2021
Eileen Kowall moved approval of the Draft Minutes dated September 29, 2021,
as presented. Seconded by Gary McGillivray.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
6.Approval of Agenda
Charles Cavell moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Christine
Long.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall,
Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas Kuhn, Charles
Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
7.Communications
a.6:00 p.m. - Orion Meijer Brownfield Project
Chairperson David Woodward made the following statement: "A Public Hearing
is now called on the Economic Development and Community Affairs - Resolution
Approving the Provisions of a Brownfield Plan for the Orion Meijer Project -
Charter Township of Orion. Is there anyone present who wishes to speak? No
one requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing
closed.
b.Common Ground 50th Anniversary
Commissioner Charlie Cavell addressed the Board to present a Proclamation
honoring Common Ground on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary.
Philip Weipert moved to receive and file the attached : Communications.
Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
c.Historical Commission - D. Decker, R. Richardson, S. Suszek
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to
read a communication from Chairperson David Woodward appointing the
following individuals to serve out the remaining terms of the Oakland County
Historical Commission:
David Decker Term expires: December 31, 2021
Rosie Richardson Term expires: December 31, 2022
Stephanie Suszek Term expires: December 31, 2022
Philip Weipert moved to receive and file the attached : Communications.
Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
d.TIF Review Committee - W. DeBiasi
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to
read a communication from Solon M. Phillips, Oakland County Corporation
Counsel appointing William M. DeBiasi, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel as
Corporation Counsel's representative to the Tax Increment Financing Ad Hoc
Review Committee for the remaining portion of the 2021-2022 term of the Board
of Commissioners. He also appointed himself as Corporation Counsel's alternate
representative to the Tax Increment Financing Ad Hoc Review Committee for the
remaining portion of the 2021-2022 term of the Board of Commissioners.
Philip Weipert moved to receive and file the attached : Communications.
Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
e.Claims Review Committee - S. Phillips
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to
read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive appointing
Solon Phillips, Oakland County Corporation Counsel to the Oakland County
Claims Review Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022.
Philip Weipert moved to receive and file the attached : Communications.
Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
f.Community Development Citizens Advisory Council - N. Sjogren, S.
Jackiewicz, T. Oliver
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to
read a communication from Chairperson David Woodward appointing the
following individuals to the Oakland County Community Development Citizens
Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2022.
Nathan Sjogren: Citizen-At-Large
Susana Jackiewicz: Alternate Member
Thelma Oliver: Alternate Member
Philip Weipert moved to receive and file the attached : Communications.
Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
g.Oakland Together Mental Health and WellBeing Non-Profit Grant Program
Ad Hoc Committee
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds read a communication
from Chairperson David Woodward and Commissioner Michael Spisz appointing
the following individuals to the Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing
Non-Profit Grant Program Ad Hoc Committee:
Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson
Commissioner Angela Powell, Majority Caucus Representative
Commissioner Eileen Kowall, Minority Caucus Representative
Commissioner Kristen Nelson, Majority Caucus Alternate
Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, Majority Caucus Alternate
Commissioner Christine Long, Minority Alternate
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds read a communication
from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive appointing the following
individuals to the Oakland Together Mental Health and Well-Being Non-Profit
Grant Program Ad Hoc Committee:
Hilarie Chambers, Member
Rudy Hobbs, Member
Ken Dobson, Alternate
Philip Weipert moved to receive and file the attached : Communications.
Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
h.Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program
Oversight Committee
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to
read a communication from David Coulter, Oakland County Executive appointing
the following individuals to the Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning
Grant Program Oversight Committee:
Hillarie Chambers, Member
Chris Ward, Member
Kyle Jen, Alternate
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to
read a communication from Chairperson David Woodward and Commissioner
Michael Spisz appointing the following individuals to the Local Government
Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program Oversight Ad Hoc Committee:
Commissioner William Miller, Chairperson
Commissioner Yolanda Charles, Majority Caucus Representative
Commissioner Michael Spisz, Minority Caucus Representative
Commissioner Charlie Cavell, Majority Caucus Alternate
Commissioner Janet Jackson, Majority Caucus Alternate
Commissioner Karen Joliat, Minority Caucus Alternate
Philip Weipert moved to receive and file the attached : Communications.
Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
8.Public Comment (three minutes max per speaker, related only to items on the
agenda)
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #1: Colleen
Zammit, Kathryn Kennedy and Steven Sioma.
Reports of Standing Committees
CONSENT AGENDA
9.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – WILLIAM
MILLER
a.Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY 2021 Appropriation with the City
of Farmington Hills for the Resurfacing of 12 Mile Road – Project No.
55021
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program FY 2021 Appropriation with the City of Farmington Hills
for the Resurfacing of 12 Mile Road – Project No. 55021. Seconded by
Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-383
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY 2021 Appropriation with
the City of Farmington Hills for the Resurfacing of 12 Mile Road – Project
No. 55021
WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has
authorized the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland
County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction,
maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of
the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC); and
WHEREAS on December 7, 2020, the Board of Commissioners approved
Miscellaneous Resolution #20635 which designated $5,319,430 in fund balance
for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program for projects managed by the
RCOC; and
WHEREAS the City of Farmington Hills, along with the RCOC, has identified a
project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
WHEREAS the RCOC has appropriated its one-third (1/3) share of the funding
for the project in the City of Farmington Hills and said appropriation has been
transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the City of Farmington Hills has demonstrated that it has authorized
its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the project and has executed a
contract for payment with the RCOC; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2021
authorized amount of Tri-Party Road Improvement funding for Project No.
55021 in the City of Farmington Hills is $49,258; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for
Tri-Party 2021 and prior funding (account #383510) for Project No. 55021 in the
amount of $49,258.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the City of
Farmington Hills and authorizes the release of Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program funds from the Oakland County Assigned Fund Balance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED additional project costs, not greater than 15%
from the original agreement, which are consistent with the project as originally
approved, will be paid when invoiced and appropriated in the quarterly forecast
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional project costs exceeding 15% of
the original agreement will require a separate resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to
forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County,
Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Farmington Hills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2021 budget will be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND
(#10100)
FY 2021
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $49,258
Total Revenue $49,258
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-
Party
$49,258
Total Expenditures $49,258
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.55021 Tri-Party_Farmington Hills
b.Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY 2021 Appropriation with the
Charter Township of Lyon for the Gravel Road Paving of Currie Road –
Project No. 55961
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program FY 2021 Appropriation with the Charter Township of
Lyon for the Gravel Road Paving of Currie Road – Project No. 55961.
Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-384
Sponsored By: Philip Weipert
IN RE: Tri-Party Road Improvement Program FY 2021 Appropriation with
the Charter Township of Lyon for the Gravel Road Paving of Currie Road –
Project No. 55961
WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has
authorized the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland
County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction,
maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of
the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC); and
WHEREAS on December 7, 2020, the Board of Commissioners approved
Miscellaneous Resolution #20635, which designated $5,319,430 in fund
balance for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program for projects managed by
the RCOC; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Lyon, along with the RCOC, has identified
a project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
WHEREAS the RCOC has appropriated its one-third (1/3) share of the funding
for the project in the Charter Township of Lyon, and said appropriation has been
transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Lyon has demonstrated that it has
authorized its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the project and has
executed a contract for payment with the RCOC; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2021
authorized amount of Tri-Party Road Improvement funding for Project No.
55961 in the Charter Township of Lyon is $110,881; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for
Tri-Party 2021 and prior funding (Account #383510) for Project No. 55961 in the
amount of $110,881.
WHEREAS in the event the FY 2022, FY 2023, FY 2024, and/or FY 2025 Tri-
Party Program Funds are not available, the COMMUNITY shall be responsible
for their one-third (1/3) share as well as the COUNTY’S one-third (1/3) share.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the Charter Township
of Lyon and authorizes the release of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program
funds from the Oakland County Assigned Fund Balance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED additional project costs, not greater than 15%
from the original agreement, which are consistent with the project as originally
approved, will be paid when invoiced and appropriated in the quarterly forecast
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional project costs exceeding 15% of
the original agreement will require a separate resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to
forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County,
Oakland County Fiscal Services and the Charter Township of Lyon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2021 budget will be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND
(#10100)
FY 2021
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $110,881
Total Revenue $110,881
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-
Party
$110,881
Total Expenditures $110,881
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.55961 Tri-Party_Lyon Twp
c.IT Data Center HVAC Improvements Project
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Funding Transfer: IT Data Center
HVAC Improvements Project. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-385
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: IT Data Center HVAC Improvements Project
WHEREAS the ongoing operation of the Oakland County Information
Technology (IT) Data Center’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
is mission critical; and
WHEREAS the data center room, which contains IT servers, is currently
operating without an AC backup system and requires HVAC improvements due
to prior configuration changes; and
WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations (FM&O) is recommending a
new AC backup unit be installed; existing HVAC ductwork to be reconfigured for
proper hot aisle / cold aisle containment; electrical improvements supporting the
AC unit installation; and tie-in to the new Building Management System (BMS);
and
WHEREAS funding for these replacements was included in the FY 2021 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP); however, due to timing issues from material
shortages and construction delays, the Miscellanous Resolution could not be
presented during FY 2021; and
WHEREAS the total cost of the project is $499,918, which includes $445,596
for new AC backup unit installation, HVAC ductwork reconfiguration, and start-
up from Johnson Controls (an annual, competitively bid contractor); $8,875 for
architectural, mechanical, electrical engineering, and design professional
services from Hooker-Dejong (an annual, competitively bid contractor); and
$45,447 for contingency (see attached project estimate); and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $499,918 is available for transfer from the
Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work
Order Fund (#40400) for the IT Data Center HVAC Improvements Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the IT Data Center HVAC Improvements
Project in the amount of $499,918.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
transfer of funding in the amount of $499,918 from the Capital Improvement
Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) for
the IT Data Center HVAC Improvements Project (#100000003557) as detailed
below:
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND (#40100) FY 2022
1040101-148020-788001-
40400
Transfer Out ($499,918)
PROJECT WORK ORDER
FUND (#40400)
Project ID 100000003557,
Activity PROJ
1040101-148020-695500-
40100
Transfer In $499,918
$ -0-
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.IT Data Center Phase 2 - Project Estimate
d.CVSF FY 22 Grant Acceptance
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: CVSF FY 22
Grant Acceptance. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-386
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: CVSF FY 22 Grant Acceptance
WHEREAS the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has awarded Oakland
County’s Veterans’ Services Division grant funding in the amount of $497,221
for Fiscal Year 2022; and
WHEREAS this is the third year the County has been awarded the County
Veteran Service Fund Grant; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 grant award represents an increase of
$369,869 from the previous year’s award; and
WHEREAS the funding will be used to increase awareness of the benefits and
resources available to veterans and their dependents in the county through a
marketing campaign; and
WHEREAS the marketing campaign will consist of advertising through radio,
newspapers, billboards, social media, and mailings; and
WHEREAS the total program budget consists of the following: $117, 221 for
advertising, $100,000 for enhanced transportation services, $80,000 for
contracted services, $75,000 for creating a temporary emergency housing
program for homeless veterans, $75,000 for incentives, and $50,000 for events
and workshops for veteran owned businesses in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS this grant acceptance has completed the Grant Review Process in
accordance with the Grants Policy approved by the Board of Commissioners at
their January 21, 2021 meeting; and
WHEREAS there is no County match required with this grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts grant funding from the Michigan Veterans Affairs
Agency in the amount of $497,221 for the grant period of October 1, 2021,
through September 30, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve
any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original
award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment and continuation of the grant program is
contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget will be amended as
follows:
VETERANS SERVICE FUND (#29252)
GR0000001119, Budget Ref 2022 Activity: GLB, Analysis: GLB
FY 2022
Revenue
1090401-132050-615571 State Operating Grants $497,221
Total Revenue $497,221
Expenditures
1090401-132050-730072 Advertising $117,221
1090401-132050-730373 Contracted Services 80,000
1090401-132050-730564 Emergency
Shelter 75,000
1090401-132080-732011 Transportation 100,000
1090401-132050-732165 Workshop and Meetings 50,000
1090401-132050-750245 Incentives 75,000
Total Expenditures $497,221
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.CVSF Grant Acceptance packet FY22
e.Orion Meijer Brownfield Project
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Orion Meijer
Brownfield Project. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-387
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: Orion Meijer Brownfield Project
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to and in
accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act,
being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended
(the “Act”), have established a redevelopment of Brownfields Redevelopment
Authority and Board known as the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority (OCBRA) to facilitate the cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfields
within Oakland County’s communities; and
WHEREAS the Orion Meijer site in the Charter Township of Orion (the
“Property”) is defined as a facility under state statute; and
WHEREAS a Brownfield clean up and redevelopment plan (the “Plan”) has
been prepared to restore the environmental and economic viability of this
parcel; and
WHEREAS pursuant to OCBRA by-laws, a local committee has been
appointed, participated in discussions regarding the proposed plan and project,
reviewed the plan, and recommends its approval; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Orion has reviewed the Plan, and has
been provided a reasonable opportunity to express views and
recommendations regarding the Plan in accordance with Sections 13 (13) of the
Act, and has concurred with the provisions of the Plan; and
WHEREAS the OCBRA, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 13 of the
Act, has approved a resolution (attached) adopting the Plan, and recommends
the adoption of the Plan by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to be
carried out within the Charter Township of Orion relating to the Orion Meijer
redevelopment in the Charter Township of Orion; and
WHEREAS the developer, Meijer Inc. will assume Brownfield related eligible
activity development costs estimated at $1,249,021 Costs include baseline
environmental assessments, asbestos abatement, vapor barrier installation and
demolition activities; and
WHEREAS the cost of these eligible plan activities will be reimbursed to the
developer by the OCBRA from tax capture based on the incremental difference
on the taxable value of the property over a sixteen (16) year period. Total tax
capture consists of the following:
Developer Reimbursement $1,249,021
Local Brownfield Revolving Fund $37,930
State Revolving Fund $37,265
OCBRA Admin Fees $80,000
Total Tax Capture $1,404,216
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby adopt the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan to be
carried out within the Charter Township of Orion, relating to the Orion Meijer
redevelopment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing on the adoption of the
Brownfield Plan approved by the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority for the Orion Meijer redevelopment in the Charter Township of Orion
shall be held on October 13 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners’ Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED no budget amendment is required as the budget
already includes tax capture offsets.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.ED&I Packet Orion Meijer
f.Contract Extension for Harris Computer Systems
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Contract - IT Related: Contract
Extension for Harris Computer Systems. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-388
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: Contract Extension for Harris Computer Systems
WHEREAS the office of the Water Resources Commissioner utilizes a software
application called NorthStar for billing water and sewer customers on behalf of
certain Oakland County municipalities; and
WHEREAS the contract allowing the use of the NorthStar application is
between Oakland County and Harris Computer Systems; and
WHEREAS Harris Computer Systems provides maintenance for the NorthStar
software application; and
WHEREAS maintenance for this proprietary software can only be provided by
Harris Computer Systems; and
WHEREAS the current contract was entered into on December 17, 2013 and
extended to December 31, 2021, by Miscellaneous Resolution #18396; and
WHEREAS in order to provide uninterrupted service to the municipalities
served, the office of the Water Resources Commissioner needs to extend this
contract to December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS continued cooperation with Oakland County’s Department of
Information Technology will continue during this period while competitive bids
for a replacement utility billing solution as an integral part of the Water
Resources Commissioner’s approved 2019-2020 Master Plan; and
WHEREAS it is critical that a new utility billing solution is in place and active
before the current contract with Harris Computer Systems ends; and
WHEREAS the office of the Water Resources Commissioner has negotiated a
two-year contract extension with Harris Computer Systems at a 9% increase for
the first year of the extension and 4% for the second year; and
WHEREAS the negotiated cost for continued maintenance during the two-year
extension is a “not to exceed” amount of $244,686.77; and
WHEREAS at the direction of the Oakland County Purchasing Department, a
draft contract amendment has been created for review, and
WHEREAS the Purchasing Terms and Conditions authorized in Section 2400.6
Duration of Contracts and under Procedure states: “The Board of
Commissioners shall approve contracts beyond five years.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the contract extension with Harris Computer
Systems for uninterrupted maintenance of the NorthStar software application for
an additional two years ending on December 31, 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the increase shall not exceed $244,686.77.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the services provided through this contract were
previously budgeted for the FY 2022 through FY 2024 budget. However, a
budget amendment is required to compensate for the increase in the
maintenance cost of $44,686 over the FY 2022 - FY 2024 period.
WATER AND SEWER TRUST FUND (#57010) FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Expense 1-1-22 to 10-1-22 to 10-1-23
to
9-30-22 9-30-23 12-31-23
6010101-149300-730065 Administrative Overhead ($14,958) ($23,544) ($6,184)
6010101-149300-730373 Contracted Service $14,958 $23,544 $6,184
Total Expense $0 $0 $0
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.2021-10-06 Contract Extension Memo
2.Harris Computer Systems Contract 004007 and Amendments
3.Misc Resolution 18396 NorthStar Contract Extension 11.14.2018
4.NorthStar Contract Extension - Quote
5.NorthStar Email Agreement to Extend Terms and Conditions
6.Oakland County NorthStar Contract 004007 Amendment 03 - DRAFT
g.Oakland County EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance Revolving Loan
Fund Plan
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Oakland County EDA
CARES Act Recovery Assistance Revolving Loan Fund Plan. Seconded by
Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-389
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: Oakland County EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance Revolving
Loan Fund Plan
WHEREAS M.R. #20577, on November 19, 2020, approved the preliminary
acceptance of award as Economic Development was notified by the U.S.
Economic Development Administration (U.S. EDA) that the application was
reviewed for merit and selected for consideration; and
WHEREAS M.R. #20577, dated November 19, 2020, authorized Oakland
County to provide an unencumbered, committed $1,000,000 match from
assigned fund balance to awarded RLF capital, in addition to $300,000 for
oversight and administrative costs of CEED Lending; and
WHEREAS M.R. #21196, dated May 26, 2021, accepted the CARES Act
Recovery Assistance Grant from the U.S. EDA in the amount of $3,000,000 for
the period of April 12, 2021, through April 12, 2024; and
WHEREAS M.R. #21196, dated May 26, 2021, established that the Board
Chairperson is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve grant
changes and extensions which are consistent with the original agreement; and
WHEREAS M.R. #21196, dated May 26, 2021, also established that the Board
Chairperson is authorized to execute the agreements with the Great Lakes
Women’s Business Council and its CEED Lending program and to approve
grant changes and extensions which are consistent with the original agreement;
and
WHEREAS M.R. #21196, dated May 26, 2021, affirmed that a budget
amendment is not required as M.R. #20577 authorized the one-time funding of
$1,300,000 to be appropriated from the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance
titled Investing in Oakland County’s Economy (GL Account #383457) to
Economic Development’s Administration Division (#1090101).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves and adopts the Oakland County EDA Cares Act
Recovery Assistance Revolving Loan Fund Plan (see attachment A).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no additional budget amendment is required.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.Oakland County EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance Revolving Loan
Fund Plan
10.FINANCE COMMITTEE – GWEN MARKHAM
a.Wellpath LLC: Jail Health Clinic – Inmate Health Program
Gary McGillivray moved to receive and file the attached Contract: Wellpath LLC:
Jail Health Clinic – Inmate Health Program. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
Sponsored By:
IN RE: Wellpath LLC: Jail Health Clinic – Inmate Health Program
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
DEPARTMENT
Sheriff’s Office
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Sheriff's Office is seeking to enter into a contract for services to provide Jail
Inmate Health Services using unobligated funds appropriated in the FY22
budget. An RFP has been released, bids have been received and the
evaluation process is underway. The current contract for services is set to
expire on 2/28/22. Under the provisions of the Professional Services Contract
Authorization Policy, an office/department seeking to enter into a contractual
agreement subject to the Policy that does not require an additional
appropriation must notify the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee and
Board may object in the form of a resolution within 30 days of notification or the
contract is authorized.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.MemoProfServices Jail Health Services
b.The Segal Company Midwest States, Inc: Human Resources Benefits
Consulting
Gary McGillivray moved to receive and file the attached Contract: The Segal
Company Midwest States, Inc: Human Resources Benefits Consulting.
Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
IN RE: The Segal Company Midwest States, Inc: Human Resources
Benefits Consulting
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department is seeking to enter into a contract for
services to provide benefits consulting and analysis using unobligated funds
appropriated in the FY 22 budget. An RFP has been released, bids have been
received and the evaluation process is underway. The current contract for
services is set to expire on 12/31/21. Under the provisions of the Professional
Services Contract Authorization Policy, an office/department seeking to enter
into a contractual agreement subject to the Policy that does not require an
additional appropriation must notify the Finance Committee. The Finance
Committee and Board may object in the form of a resolution within 30 days of
notification or the contract is authorized.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attahcment:
1.HR Benefits Services sng
11.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –
KRISTEN NELSON
a.Declaring October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in
Oakland County
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Declaring October
2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Oakland County. Seconded by
Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-390
Sponsored By: Janet Jackson, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Thomas
Kuhn, Christine Long, Gary McGillivray, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Charles
Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Penny Luebs,
Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Eileen Kowall, Angela Powell, David
Woodward, Kristen Nelson, Michael Gingell, Marcia Gershenson
IN RE: Declaring October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in
Oakland County
WHEREAS Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the
"Day of Unity" held in October 1981 and was conceived by the National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV); and
WHEREAS the intent was to foster unity among survivors and advocates from
across the country; and
WHEREAS in October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was
observed. That same year marks the initiation of the first national domestic
violence toll-free hotline; and
WHEREAS under current Michigan law, domestic violence is defined as a
pattern of behavior in which an individual uses physical, sexual, emotional,
psychological, or economic abuse to control another person; and
WHEREAS other acts of domestic violence include yelling, humiliation, stalking,
manipulation, coercion, threats, isolation, stealing a paycheck, online stalking,
non-stop texting, consistent use of the silent treatment or insults; and
WHEREAS domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every
race, religion, culture, and status; and
WHEREAS statistics show that one in three women and one in four men have
been victims of some form of physical and emotional abuse by an intimate
partner within their lifetime; and
WHEREAS in Michigan, one in three families is impacted by domestic violence;
and
WHEREAS in April 2020, domestic violence cases surged during the COVID-19
shutdown with 208 cases that were presented to the Oakland County
Prosecutors office. Isolated living conditions during the shutdown, for those
dealing with abuse, has made it more difficult for them to seek help; and
WHEREAS in the last 30 years, the overall rate of domestic violence dropped
nearly two-thirds and state laws have addressed issues such as dating abuse in
the workplace, stalking, employment discrimination and more; and
WHEREAS unfortunately, many instances of domestic violence remain
unreported due to numerous barriers, including the stigma that still surrounds
and prevents survivors from coming forward; and
WHEREAS we must work together to bring awareness, to educate society
about what can be done to prevent domestic violence, to support the individual
and unique needs of survivors, and to ensure that survivors are not re-
victimized.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners declares October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month in Oakland County and strongly supports the efforts of national, state,
and local partners, as well as every citizen, to actively engage in public and
private efforts to prevent domestic violence.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
b.Designation of October 2021 as National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) Awarness Month in Oakland County
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Designation of
October 2021 as National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Awarness Month in Oakland County. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-391
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson, Marcia Gershenson, Adam Kochenderfer,
Thomas Kuhn, Christine Long, Gary McGillivray, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert,
Charles Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Penny
Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Eileen Kowall, Angela Powell, David
Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Robert Hoffman
IN RE: Designation of October 2021 as National Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awarness Month in Oakland County
WHEREAS October is National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Awareness Month to raise awareness of ADHD, to improve the lives of the
millions of children and adults in the United States living with ADHD and to
ensure reliable resources and information based on research and scientific
evidence are provided to support individuals and families; and
WHEREAS ADHD affects both children and adults, it is a persistent pattern of
inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or
development, such as the ability of an individual to regulate activity level, inhibit
behavior, and attend to tasks in developmentally appropriate ways; and
WHEREAS ADHD, the most extensively studied mental disorder in children,
affects an estimated 6 million children and an estimated 10 million adults across
racial, ethnic, and socio-economic lines; and
WHEREAS for children without a diagnosis, ADHD causes them to have trouble
paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, being overly active, and have
difficulty at school, home, or with friends; and
WHEREAS adults undiagnosed and untreated for ADHD can lead to significant
problems with education, social and family situations, relationships,
employment, self-esteem, and emotional health; and
WHEREAS despite the serious consequences that can be apparent in the
family and life experiences of an individual with ADHD, studies indicate that at
least 75 percent of adults who have ADHD do not know they have it and if left
untreated, leads to other problems; and
WHEREAS current research shows that genetics plays an important role and
scientific studies are evaluating other causes and risk factors including brain
injury, environmental exposure (e.g., lead) during pregnancy or at a young age,
alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, premature delivery, and low birth
weight; and
WHEREAS the lack of public knowledge and understanding of the disorder
plays a significant role in the overwhelming numbers of undiagnosed and
untreated cases of ADHD, and the dissemination of inaccurate, misleading
information contributes as an obstacle for diagnosis and treatment; and
WHEREAS the Surgeon General, the American Medical Association, the
American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychological Association, the American
Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the
National Institutes of Mental Health, among others, recognize the need for
proper diagnosis, education, and treatment of ADHD; and
WHEREAS studies by the National Institute of Mental Health and others
consistently reveal that through proper comprehensive diagnosis and treatment,
the symptoms of ADHD can be substantially decreased, and one’s quality of life
can be improved; and
WHEREAS it is essential to continually consider ways to improve access and
the quality of mental health services dedicated to improving the quality of life of
children and adults with ADHD, as well as their families; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages all
Americans to find out more about ADHD, to support ADHD mental health
services, and seek the appropriate treatment and support, if necessary.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners designates October 2021 as National Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month in Oakland County and
encourages our citizens, governmental agencies, businesses, and schools to
observe the day with appropriate programs and activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Oakland County
Health Department, the Oakland Community Health Network and Oakland
Schools
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
c.Recognizing October 2021 as National Disability Employment Awareness
Month in Oakland County
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Recognizing October
2021 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Oakland County.
Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-392
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Thomas
Kuhn, Christine Long, Gary McGillivray, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Charles
Cavell, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet Jackson, Karen Joliat, Penny Luebs,
Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Eileen Kowall, Angela Powell, David
Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Marcia Gershenson
IN RE: Recognizing October 2021 as National Disability Employment
Awareness Month in Oakland County
WHEREAS National Disability Employment Awareness Month brings to light the
immeasurable contributions that Americans with disabilities make to our
workforce; and
WHEREAS their achievements strengthen our economy and communities but
also exemplifies the power of every American to help shape the future of our
country and local communities; and
WHEREAS it is essential that we recommit to advancing an American
workforce where everyone can fully pursue their potential; and
WHEREAS 31 years ago in 1990, the passage of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) was a landmark civil rights legislation that increased
access and opportunity for people with disabilities across society, including the
workplace; and
WHEREAS since then, great strides have been made to create a more inclusive
workforce and to secure a future of purpose for every American; and
WHEREAS with these advancements there are more opportunities as there are
61 million individuals with disabilities in the workforce; and
WHEREAS with emerging technologies that enable individuals with disabilities
to work in new ways and in new environments, it increases the opportunities for
those with disabilities to access and advance in the workplace; and
WHEREAS there is still progress to be made, additional initiatives and
accommodations are essential to build a more disability-inclusive employment
landscape for sustaining careers for individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS together, we can continue to advance and promote an inclusive
workforce in which everyone can provide for themselves and their families,
achieve their dreams, and enjoy prosperity; and
WHEREAS let us recognize every day the achievements, talents, and skills of
individuals with disabilities as we celebrate the 76th year of National Disability
Employment Awareness Month and the 31st year of the Americans with
Disability Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners values the contributions and skills of individuals with disabilities
and recognizes October 2021 as National Disability Employment Awareness
Month in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners encourages all employers to promote and engage in supportive
employment of individuals with disabilities and to recognize the contributions,
skills, and talents they bring to the workforce.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
d.Designation of October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in
Oakland County
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Designation of
October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Oakland County.
Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-393
Sponsored By: Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Eileen Kowall, Robert Hoffman,
Adam Kochenderfer, Marcia Gershenson, Thomas Kuhn, Gary McGillivray,
Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Penny Luebs, Yolanda Smith Charles, Janet
Jackson, David Woodward, Charles Cavell, Gwen Markham, William Miller III,
Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell
IN RE: Designation of October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in
Oakland County
WHEREAS in 1985, the American Cancer Society established Breast Cancer
Awareness Month to promote mammography as the most effective weapon in
the fight against breast cancer; and
WHEREAS 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast
cancer in her lifetime; and
WHEREAS breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women,
except for skin cancers. It is estimated that in 2021, approximately 30% of all
new cancer diagnoses in women will be breast cancer; and
WHEREAS there are several types of breast cancer—divided into non-invasive
and invasive —which can be diagnosed at different stages of development and
can grow at different rates; and
WHEREAS in 2021, an estimated 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer
will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 49,290 new cases of non-
invasive breast cancer; and
WHEREAS on average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast
cancer in the U.S. and in 2021, it is estimated that 43,600 women will die from
breast cancer; and
WHEREAS although rare, an estimated 2,650 men will be diagnosed with
breast cancer this year in the U.S. and approximately 530 will die; and
WHEREAS if cancer is detected at an early stage, it can be treated before it
spreads to other parts of the body. And, while the exact cause of breast cancer
is not fully understood, there are many factors, including age and family medical
history, that increase the likelihood of developing it; and
WHEREAS 64 percent of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized
stage (there is no sign that the cancer has spread outside of the breast), for
which the 5-year survival rate is 99%; and
WHEREAS in recent years, perhaps coinciding with the decline in prescriptive
hormone replacement therapy after menopause, we have seen a gradual
reduction in female breast cancer incidence rates among women aged 50 and
older; and
WHEREAS since 1990, death rates from breast cancer have been declining in
part due to better screening, early detection, increased awareness, and the
continuous improvement in treatment options; and
WHEREAS with the advancement in detection and treatment, there are over 3.5
million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners honors breast cancer patients, survivors, and their families and
recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Oakland County to
promote awareness and research for a cure.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
e.Online Property Records Search Updated Fee Schedule
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Online Property
Records Search Updated Fee Schedule. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-394
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Online Property Records Search Updated Fee Schedule
WHEREAS the Oakland County Register of Deeds office is responsible for the
recording and management of more than 200,000 real estate documents
annually; and
WHEREAS ensuring accessibility of real estate records has been and continues
to be a top priority of the Oakland County Clerk/ Register of Deeds; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Register of Deeds has long provided an on-line
search system for real property which initially made real estate records
available to the public on a fee-for-search basis; and
WHEREAS in 2006, the Board of Commissioners adopted MR #06160 which
established a price structure for subscribers, including large volume users like
title companies, to have different levels of search options; and
WHEREAS in 2014, the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds added the
SuperIndex, a free-to-search database of property records, which utilized the
computational power of a Google-backed search engine; and
WHEREAS in 2020, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown
renegotiated Oakland County’s contract with the vendor to update the system
and provide greater utility to the department and public users alike; and
WHEREAS the new platform will continue to allow customers to conduct free
searches of Oakland County’s property database and only incur fees when
downloading a document; and
WHEREAS the costs for the new platform and on-going maintenance costs are
covered under the Register of Deeds Automation Fund (#21160); and
WHEREAS a new fee schedule is to be established for the new platform to
accommodate both low and high volume users of the new system; and
WHEREAS the proposed fee schedule is contained in the attached document,
titled “UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE FOR ONLINE PROPERTY RECORDS
SEARCH”; and
WHEREAS the expected commencement of the new fee schedule is October
16, 2021.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the revised fee structure as outlined in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this
time as the existing revenue budget in the Clerk's Office General Fund budget
accounts for the anticipated revenue, and the costs associated with the new
platform are covered under the Register of Deeds Automation Fund (#21160).
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.Proposed Amendment
2.UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE FOR ONLINE PROPERTY RECORDS
SEARCH Oct2021
3.RoD-current-fee-structure
f.FY 2022 MIDC Creation of Indigent Defense Services Office
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: FY 2022
MIDC Creation of Indigent Defense Services Office. Seconded by Christine
Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-395
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: FY 2022 MIDC Creation of Indigent Defense Services Office
WHEREAS the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) has awarded
Oakland County grant funding in the amount of $5,799,650.39 for the period of
October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS the total program budget is $7,650,353.49, which includes the
required local share contribution by Oakland County in the amount of
$1,850,703.10; and
WHEREAS the FY 2022 grant award is $462,976.19 more than the previous
year’s award; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act (MIDC Act), MCL
780.981, et al., requires local funding units to take over the delivery of indigent
defense systems, MCL 780.983(g) and MCL 780.993(10) as specified in
standards 1 – 5; and
WHEREAS the MIDC Act requires Oakland County to create an annual
compliance plan and cost analysis required to deliver indigent defense services
in compliance with the approved MIDC standards, MCL 780.993(3); and
WHEREAS the MIDC Act requires the MIDC to appropriate funds and provide
grant monies to local funding units for the costs in excess of the local share to
continue to provide indigent defense services that are in compliance with the
minimum standards established by the MIDC, MCL 780.993(6); and
WHEREAS the award provides funding to Oakland County for the purpose of
continuing to bring indigent defense systems into compliance with the first four
approved minimum indigent defense standards, MCL 780.993(6); and
WHEREAS the award further provides funding to Oakland County for the
purpose of creating an Indigent Defense Services Office to bring the County into
compliance with MIDC Standard 5 and MCL 780.991(1)(a); and
WHEREAS MIDC Standard 5 and MCL 780.991(1)(a) requires that the delivery
of indigent defense services be independent of the judiciary; and
WHEREAS Standard 5 requires that the qualifications, appointment and
compensation for indigent defense counsel be independent of the judiciary; and
WHEREAS Standard 5 requires that the evaluation, approval or denial of
indigent defense attorney requests for experts and investigators be independent
of the judiciary; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is the local funding unit for the 6th Circuit Court
and the four election division districts of the 52nd District Court where indigent
defense services are required under the Sixth Amendment to the United States
Constitution and Article 1 Sec. 20 of the Michigan Constitution; and
WHEREAS it is proposed to create a new Indigent Defense Services Office
under the County Executive Department titled the Indigent Defense Services
Office to meet the requirements under Standard 5 and MCL 780.991(1)(a),
which requires judicial independence; and
WHEREAS it is proposed to transfer all adult indigent defense service positions
of the Oakland Circuit Court and the four election division districts of the 52nd
District Court to the Indigent Defense Services Office; and
WHEREAS the grant award deletes one (1) FTE SR Corrections Deputy I
position (#4030401-12226) due to decreased need identified via a time study
conducted; and
WHEREAS the grant award funds one (1) FTE SR Corrections Deputy I
position (#4030301-12225) within the Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS the grant award funds the following positions currently located
within the Circuit Court: one (1) FTE SR Chief Attorney – Indigent Defense
position (#3010101-12216), one (1) FTE SR Indigent Defense Administrative
Supervisor position (#3010101-12217) and one (1) FTE SR Financial Services
Technician II position (#3010301-12218); and
WHEREAS the grant award funds four (4) FTE SR District Court Clerk positions
(#3020201-12219, 3020301-12220, #3020401-12221, and #3020501-12222)
currently located within each one of the 52nd District Courts; and
WHEREAS the grant award funds two (2) FTE SR Community Correction
Specialist II positions (#1070402-12223 and 12224) within Community
Corrections; and
WHEREAS the grant award funds the creation of two (2) FTE SR Indigent
Defense Clerk positions to be located within the new Indigent Defense Services
Office, Indigent Defense Services Unit to assist with the additional clerical
responsibilities that will result due to judicial independence; and
WHEREAS it is proposed to reclassify five (5) positions to align their
classification titles with judicial independence from the Circuit and District Court;
and
WHEREAS it is proposed to change the salary grade of the Indigent Defense
Administrative Supervisor from UNI/119 to UNI/123 to accurately reflect the
increased responsibilities the position has taken on due to judicial
independence; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has completed the grant review process in
accordance with the Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the FY 2022 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission
Grant Program from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs in the amount of $5,799,650.39 for the period of October 1, 2021,
through September 30, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) FTE SR Corrections Deputy I
position (#4030401-12226).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) FTE SR Correction Deputy I
position (#4030301-12225) within the Sheriff’s Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue the following positions currently
located within the Circuit Court: one (1) FTE SR Chief Attorney – Indigent
Defense position (#3010101-12216), one (1) FTE SR Indigent Defense
Administrative Supervisor position (#3010101-12217) and one (1) FTE SR
Financial Services Technician II position (#3010301-12218).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue four (4) FTE SR District Court Clerk
positions (#3020201-12219, 3020301-12220, #3020401-12221, and #3020501-
12222) currently located within each one of the 52nd District Courts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue two (2) FTE SR Community
Correction Specialist II positions (#1070402-12223 and 12224) within
Community Corrections.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create a new division titled Indigent Defense
Services Office, within the County Executive Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create the following new units within the
County Executive Department, Indigent Defense Services Office
Division:
Administration
Indigent Defense Services
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to transfer the following positions to the County
Executive Department, Indigent Defense Services Office Division,
Administration Unit (1010701):
From Department Position Number Classification
Circuit Court 3010101-12216 Chief Attorney – Indigent
Defense
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to transfer the following positions to the County
Executive Department, Indigent Defense Services Office Division, Indigent
Defense Services Unit (1010702):
From Department Position Number Classification
Circuit Court 3010101-12217 Indigent Defense Administrivia
Supervisor
Circuit Court 3010301-12218 Financial Services Technician II
Circuit Court 3010301-07892 Court Appointment Specialist
District Court 3020201-12219 District Court Clerk
District Court 3020301-12220 District Court Clerk
District Court 3020401-12221 District Court Clerk
District Court 3020501-12222 District Court Clerk
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to laterally reclassify the following positions:
Position #From
To
3010301-07892 Court Appointment
Specialist
Indigent Defense Appointment
Specialist
3020201-12219 District Court Clerk Indigent Defense Clerk
3020301-12220 District Court Clerk Indigent Defense Clerk
3020401-12221 District Court Clerk Indigent Defense Clerk
3020501-12222 District Court Clerk Indigent Defense Clerk
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to change the salary grade of the following
classifications:
Classification
From Grade To Grade
Indigent Defense Administrative
Supervisor
UNI/119 UNI/123
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create two (2) FTE SR Indigent Defense Clerk
positions within the County Executive Department, Indigent Defense Services
Office, Indigent Defense Services Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant contract and that the
Chairperson may approve any grant extensions or amendments, within fifteen
percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original
agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED acceptance of this grant does not obligate the
County to any future commitment and continuation of this program is contingent
upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022-24 budgets are amended, per the
attached Schedule A, to reflect grant funding in the amount of $5,799,650.39
from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) and the required
Oakland County local share contribution of $1,850,703.10 for a total program
budget of $7,650,353.49.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.GRANT SIGN OFF - MIDC FY22 Accept
2.Schedule A - MIDC FY22 RevExp For Entry 9-29-2021_FINAL
3.FY2022 Grant Acceptance Packet_Redacted
4.MIDC FY2022 Grant Acceptance HR Write Up
g.FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW), Representing
Chief Animal Control Officer and Animal Control Supervisor
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement:
FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW), Representing Chief
Animal Control Officer and Animal Control Supervisor. Seconded by Christine
Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-396
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW),
Representing Chief Animal Control Officer and Animal Control Supervisor
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the United Auto Workers, Local 889
(UAW) have negotiated supplemental Agreements for supervisory employees in
the Public Services Department, Animal Control Division; and
WHEREAS the parties agreed the following classifications will be represented
by this bargaining unit: Chief Animal Control and Animal Control Supervisor;
and
WHEREAS a three (3) year Supplemental Agreement has been reached for the
period September 29, 2021, through September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to a shift premium for all supervisory
employees regularly scheduled or temporarily assigned to work the second shift
by their supervisor will be paid an additional $0.75 per hour or, $1.00 per hour
for those assigned to work third shift; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed that supervisory employees in the Kennel
will be reimbursed up to $150 per calendar year for the purchase of
boots/appropriate footwear (FY 2022 – FY 2024 GF/GP financial impact
$300.00); and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed that the County will provide five (5) short
sleeved shirts, five (5) long sleeved shirts and one (1) fleece jacket to all
employees that wish to wear a uniform (FY 2022 – FY 2024 GF/GP financial
impact $864.00); and
WHEREAS the parties agreed that all employees, with approval of the
Department Head, shall be eligible to work a 4/10 (four ten-hour days)
alternative work schedule, and
WHEREAS the parties agreed to all supervisory employees working a 4/10
schedule where the holiday falls on a day on which they are normally scheduled
to work, shall receive ten (10) hours' holiday pay; and
WHEREAS the parties agreed that all non-exempt employees working a 4/10
schedule, shall be entitled to a minimum of three (3) hours overtime pay if called
into the office and required to work on their regularly scheduled non-working
day; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to on-call pay in the amount of one and
one-half (1.5) hours of pay as compensation for being on call during regularly
scheduled workdays; and will receive an additional two (2) hours of pay as
compensation for being on call during a non-regularly scheduled workday and
holiday. Overtime eligible supervisory employees that are on-call and called into
work, will receive a minimum of two (2) hours of overtime pay on a day that is a
regularly scheduled workday and three (3) hours of overtime pay on days that
are not a regularly scheduled workday and/or holiday; and
WHEREAS the FY 2022 financial impact for the Fringe Benefit Fund (#67800)
is $4,650 and $3,150 for FY 2023 - FY 2024, which includes a $50 increase for
an incentive to participate in the Voluntary Wellness Health Screening (From
$100 to $150), a $1,000 increase in 457 County Match (From $500 to $1,500),
and a one-time FY 2022 $500 equity step adjustment that was approved on the
UAW Master Agreement (MR #20637).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
approves the proposed Supplemental Agreements between the County of
Oakland and the United Auto Workers, Local 889, covering the period of
September 29, 2021, through September 30, 2024, for supervisory employees
in the Public Services/Animal Control Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County
of Oakland, is authorized to execute said supplemental agreements as
attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 – FY 2024 budgets are amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.UAW Animal Control Schedule A updated 9-20-2021
2.UAW Animal Control Supplement
3.Original CBA
h.FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW), Representing Non-
Supervisory Employees of Auditor I, Auditor II, and Auditor III
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement:
FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW), Representing Non-
Supervisory Employees of Auditor I, Auditor II, and Auditor III. Seconded by
Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-397
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW),
Representing Non-Supervisory Employees of Auditor I, Auditor II, and
Auditor III
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the United Auto Workers, Local 889
(UAW), have negotiated a Supplemental Agreement covering the non-
supervisory employees of Auditor I, Auditor II, and Auditor III, within the County
Executive/Compliance Office; and
WHEREAS a three (3) year Supplemental Agreement has been reached for the
period of September 29, 2021, through September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS the parties agreed to all employees working a 4/10 schedule where
the holiday falls on a day on which they are normally scheduled to work, shall
receive ten (10) hours of holiday pay; and
WHEREAS the parties agreed that all employees working a 4/10 schedule,
shall be entitled to a minimum of three (3) hours of overtime pay if called into
the office and required to work on their regularly scheduled non-working day;
and
WHEREAS the FY 2022 financial impact for the Fringe Benefit Fund (#67800)
is $3,100 and $2,100 for FY 2023 - FY 2024, which includes a $50 increase for
an incentive in participating in the Voluntary Wellness Health Screening (From
$100 to $150), a $1,000 increase in 457 County Match (From $500 to $1,500),
and a one-time FY 2022 $500 equity step adjustment that was approved on the
UAW Master Agreement (MR #20637).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
approves the proposed Supplemental Agreements between the County of
Oakland and the United Auto Workers, Local 889, covering the period of
September 29, 2021, through September 30, 2024, for the non-supervisory
employees classified as Auditor I, Auditor II, and Auditor III and that the Board
Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said
supplemental agreements as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 – FY 2024 budgets are amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.UAW Auditors Schedule A
2.UAW Auditor Supplement
3.Original CBA
i.FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW), Representing
Supervisory and Non-Supervisory Employees of the Management &
Budget Department
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement:
FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW), Representing
Supervisory and Non-Supervisory Employees of the Management & Budget
Department. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-398
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW),
Representing Supervisory and Non-Supervisory Employees of the
Management & Budget Department
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the United Auto Workers, Local 889
(UAW) have negotiated supplemental Agreements for supervisory and non-
supervisory employees in the Management & Budget Department; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed that the supervisory bargaining unit will
represent fourteen (14) classifications within the Equalization, Fiscal Services,
and Purchasing divisions; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed that the non-supervisory bargaining unit will
represent thirty-four (34) classifications within the Equalization, Fiscal Services,
and Purchasing divisions, and
WHEREAS a three (3) year Supplemental Agreement has been reached for the
period September 29, 2021, through September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to increase the salary range of Equalization
Appraiser III to the following:
Step 01 12 24 36 48 60 72 84
Annual 65,567 68,750 71,932 75,115 78,298 81,481 84,664 87,847
Bi-
Weekly
2,521.8
1
2,644.2
3
2,766.6
2
2,889.0
4
3,011.4
6
3,133.8
8
3,256.3
1
3,378.7
3
; and
WHEREAS the FY 2022 – FY 2024 GF/GP financial impact for the salary
increase and associated fringe benefits for ten (10) Equalization Appraisers III
positions is $53,525; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed that certain employees of the Equalization
Division required to wear a safety/work boot will be reimbursed up to $275 per
calendar year for their purchase and be provided field equipment (FY 2022 – FY
2024 GF/GP financial impact $22,325); and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to a uniform allowance every 18 months for
certain employees in the Equalization Division (FY 2022 – FY 2024 GF/GP
financial impact $7,859); and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed that the recruitment and retention incentive
programs for Equalization employees as identified in Miscellaneous Resolutions
#13097 and #15240 shall be maintained; and
WHEREAS the parties agreed to all employees working a 4/10 schedule where
the holiday falls on a day on which they are normally scheduled to work, shall
receive ten (10) hours of holiday pay; and
WHEREAS the parties agreed that all non-exempt employees working a 4/10
schedule, shall be entitled to a minimum of three (3) hours overtime pay if called
into the office and required to work on their regularly scheduled non-working
day; and
WHEREAS the FY 2022 financial impact for the Fringe Benefit Fund (#67800) is
$254,200 and $172,200 for FY 2023 - FY 2024, which includes a $50 increase
for an incentive in participating in the Voluntary Wellness Health Screening
(From $100 to $150), a $1,000 increase in 457 County Match (From $500 to
$1,500), and a one-time FY 2022 $500 equity step adjustment that was
approved on the UAW Master Agreement (MR #20637).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
approves the proposed Supplemental Agreements between the County of
Oakland and the United Auto Workers, Local 889, covering the period of
September 29, 2021, through September 30, 2024, for supervisory and non-
supervisory employees in the Management & Budget Department, and that the
Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute
said supplemental agreements as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 – FY 2024 budgets are amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.UAW M&B Schedule A updated 9-20-2021
2.UAW Mgmt & Budget Supplement Final
3.Original CBA
j.FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW), Representing
Sheriff’s Office Supervisory Employees of Work Projects Supervisor
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement:
FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW), Representing Sheriff’s
Office Supervisory Employees of Work Projects Supervisor. Seconded by
Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-399
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: FY 2022 – 2024 United Auto Workers, Local 889 (UAW),
Representing Sheriff’s Office Supervisory Employees of Work Projects
Supervisor
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the United Auto Workers, Local 889
(UAW), have negotiated a Supplemental Agreement covering the Sheriff’s
Office supervisory employees of Work Projects Supervisor; and
WHEREAS a three (3) year Supplemental Agreement has been reached for the
period of September 29, 2021, through September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed that the County will provide one (1) pair of
boots every two years at a cost not to exceed $150 per pair (FY 2022 – FY
2024 GF/GP financial impact $150.00); and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed that the County will provide four (4)
summer and four (4) winter uniforms (FY 2022 – FY 2024 GF/GP financial
impact $556.00); and
WHEREAS the parties agreed to all employees working a 4/10 schedule where
the holiday falls on a day on which they are normally scheduled to work, shall
receive ten (10) hours of holiday pay; and
WHEREAS the parties agreed that all employees shall be entitled to a minimum
of two (2) hours overtime pay if called into the office and required to work on
their regularly scheduled non-working day; and
WHEREAS the FY 2022 financial impact for the Fringe Benefit Fund (#67800)
is $1,550 and $1,050 for FY 2023 - FY 2024, which includes a $50 increase for
an incentive to participate in the Voluntary Wellness Health Screening (From
$100 to $150), a $1,000 increase in 457 County Match (From $500 to $1,500),
and a one-time FY 2022 $500 equity step adjustment that was approved on the
UAW Master Agreement (MR #20637).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
approves the proposed Supplemental Agreements between the County of
Oakland and the United Auto Workers, Local 889, covering the period of
September 29, 2021, through September 30, 2024, for the supervisory
employees of Work Projects Supervisor and that the Board Chairperson, on
behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said supplemental
agreements as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 – FY 2024 budgets are amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.UAW Sheriff's Office Schedule A updated 9-20-2021
2.UAW WorkProjectsSupv Supplement
3.Original CBA
k.FY 2022 - 2024 Investigators Association, Representing Prosecutor's
Investigators
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement:
FY 2022 - 2024 Investigators Association, Representing Prosecutor's
Investigators. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-400
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: FY 2022 - 2024 Investigators Association, Representing
Prosecutor's Investigators
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Prosecutor and the
Oakland County Prosecutor’s Investigators Association, have negotiated a
Collective Bargaining Agreement covering approximately nine (9) Prosecutor’s
Investigators; and
WHEREAS a three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement has been reached for
the period October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to a 1% wage increase for Fiscal Year
2022 or “Me Too” with the general, non-represented employees if a greater
increase were approved; and
WHEREAS a new salary range has been established for the Prosecutor
Investigator classification consisting of a 7 year/84 month step; and
WHEREAS movement to this new step would occur at each employee’s next
anniversary date after reaching step 6; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to a 1% wage increase for Fiscal Year
2023 or “Me Too” with the general, non-represented employees if a greater
increase were approved; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to a 1% wage increase for Fiscal Year
2024 or “Me Too” with the general, non-represented employees if a greater
increase were approved; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to the Employer increase in the 457
contribution match from $500 to $1500 for eligible employees; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to an increase in the annual Wellness
Incentive from $100 to $150 for participating employees; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to an increase in the clothing allowance
from $375 annually to $500 annually to be paid in installments of $250.00 June
15 and $250.00 December 15; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to recognize through past practice that
Prosecutor’s Investigators are normally scheduled to work a 10 hour – 4 day
work week. It shall therefore be established that the holiday rate paid to
Prosecutor’s Investigators for a scheduled 4 day work week will be 10 hours of
holiday pay; and
WHEREAS the parties have agreed to add the part-time, non-eligible
Prosecutor’s Investigators classification to the collective bargaining agreement;
and
WHEREAS this agreement provides that any employee benefit modifications
including healthcare and/or retirement benefit modifications implemented on a
countywide basis to general, non-represented employees that take effect during
the duration of this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be applied to
employees represented by this bargaining unit at the same time and in the
same manner; and
WHEREAS this agreement has been reviewed by your Legislative Affairs &
Government Operations Committee, which recommends approval of the
agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Prosecutor and the
Oakland County Prosecutor’s Investigators Association, covering the period of
October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2024, and that the Board Chairperson,
on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as
attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to approve the following classification salary
range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year
2112.93 2240.28 2367.88 2495.31 2622.70 2750.04 2887.54 3031.94
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the budget is amended as shown in Schedule A.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.BU 042 Prosecutor Inv SCHEDULE A R1
2.Pros Invest CBA Oct 1 2021 thru Sept 30 2024
3.Pros Invest SUMMARY OF AGREEMENT 2021 to 2024
l.Salary Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report for FY 2021
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Budget Amendment: Salary
Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report for FY 2021. Seconded by Christine
Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-401
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Salary Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report for FY 2021
WHEREAS the 3rd Quarterly Report for FY 2021 identifies the job studies
conducted and the salary grade changes recommended by the Human
Resources Department through the month of August 2021; and
WHEREAS this report creates five (5) new classifications impacting five (5) full-
time eligible (FTE) positions; and
WHEREAS this report changes the salary grade of one (1) classification,
impacting three (3) FTE positions; and
WHEREAS the General Fund/General Purpose impact is $26,912 for FY 2022 -
FY 2024; and
WHEREAS the Proprietary Fund impact is $20,773 for FY 2022 - FY 2024.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 3rd
Quarterly Report for FY 2021, to be effective October 9, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to change the salary grade of the following
classifications:
Classification From Grade To Grade
Committee Coordinator 115 117
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create the following new classifications:
Classification Salary
Plan
Salary Grade FLSA Status
Case Management Accounting
Specialist
UNI 114 Non-Exempt
WRC Assistant Billing Supervisor UNI 118 Non-Exempt
Supervisor Case Management UNI 120 Non-Exempt
Retirement Team Lead UNI 123 Non-Exempt
Supervisor Employee Benefits &
Wellness
UNI 125 Exempt
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022-2024 Budget be amended in
the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.Schedule A_FY2021 3rd Quarterly Report
2.FY2021 3rd Quarterly Report Packet
m.Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan Amendment and Restatement
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Deferred
Compensation 457(b) Plan Amendment and Restatement. Seconded by
Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-402
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan Amendment and Restatement
WHEREAS under the authority of Public Law 95-600 Revenue Act of 1978,
Oakland County established a Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan for eligible
employees effective May 4, 1978 per MR#8898; and
WHEREAS the Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan (“Plan”) is governed by the
Oakland County Retirement and Deferred Compensation Board (“Retirement
Board”); and
WHEREAS the Retirement Board has approved the restated Plan to be
effective retroactively as of January 1, 2020, to reflect the past operations of the
Plan; and
WHEREAS the material changes are as follows:
Article II – Definitions has been updated to include terms pertaining to a Roth
source within the Plan;
Section 3.5 was updated to reflect that a Plan Participant’s election to decrease
contributions to the Plan will take effect immediately following receipt of a
revised Deferral Agreement;
Section 4.3 was updated to remove obsolete language regarding 457
contribution limits;
Section 5.5 was added pursuant to the IRS Voluntary Closing Agreement and
permits in-service distributions to PTNE employees that have attained age 59½;
Article VI – Roth Provisions was added to allow the County to implement a Roth
source under the Plan, if it so desires;
Section 12.3 was updated to remove unnecessary language; and
Article XV – Signatures was updated to require signatures from the County,
Plan Administrator, and Retirement Board; and
WHEREAS the amendments herein do not change benefit levels provided by
the County or result in any additional costs to the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners adopts the amended and restated Deferred Compensation
Plan, effective January 1, 2020, as set forth in the attached document.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.HR - 457(b) Deferred Comp Plan_Oct. 2019 restatement_clean
(7.29.2021)
2.HR - 457(b) Deferred Comp Plan_Oct. 2019 restatement_redline
(7.29.2021)
n.Temporary Increase in Rate of Overtime Pay to Reduce Employee
Mandatory Overtime Hours
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Temporary Increase
in Rate of Overtime Pay to Reduce Employee Mandatory Overtime Hours.
Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-403
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Temporary Increase in Rate of Overtime Pay to Reduce Employee
Mandatory Overtime Hours
WHEREAS the dedicated employees of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office,
whether sworn deputies or civilian employees, take great pride in the service
they provide around the clock to the residents of Oakland County and beyond;
and
WHEREAS the employees of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office fully embrace
their mission of professional excellence and are accustomed to operating in a
high-stressed, demanding work environment; and
WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has placed extraordinary pressure upon
the entire operation of the Sheriff’s Office, particularly Deputies assigned to the
jail and civilian employees assigned to Emergency Communications &
Operations (9-1-1 Dispatch Center); and
WHEREAS job openings in law enforcement positions currently outweigh the
number of qualified applicants to fill those openings; and
WHEREAS position vacancies and employees in quarantine or on sick leave
because of the pandemic result in insufficient staff to cover all shifts; and
WHEREAS the resulting labor shortage has caused Corrections Deputies,
Dispatchers and Road Patrol Deputies being routinely mandated to work
overtime and double shifts in unprecedented numbers; and
WHEREAS overtime is currently paid at one and a half times the normal wage
per Merit Rule 2.10.3; and
WHEREAS employees may be required to work overtime hours as often as
three times in a normal workweek, making it nearly impossible for any
semblance of a meaningful work-life balance and is taking a toll on families and
relationships; and
WHEREAS sustained mandated overtime work schedules have forced
employees to make contingency plans in place for childcare, appointments,
food, etc. on a daily basis when they are not permitted to leave their post at the
originally scheduled time; and
WHEREAS qualified and valued employees have resigned from the Sheriff’s
Office due to the requirements of sustained forced overtime; and
WHEREAS the Human Resources Department and Sheriff’s Office, in
conjunction with the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (OCDSA),
are recommending a temporary increase in the rate of overtime pay for limited
classifications experiencing the most significant mandated overtime
requirements, at a rate of two times the hourly salary for overtime worked on
Saturdays and Sundays; and
WHEREAS the temporary increase in overtime pay rates will be effective during
an eight (8) week trial period (over four (4) consecutive pay periods) with the
objective of reducing the number of mandated overtime hours required of
employees. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the program will be completed
at the conclusion of the trial period; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost for the eight (8) week trial period (over four (4)
consecutive pay periods) is $302,704; and
WHEREAS the funding for the temporary rate increase of overtime pay will be
covered by the forecasted FY 2021 Sheriff's Office personnel favorability, which
will fall to the fund balance of the General Fund, and therefore the $302,704 will
be appropriated in FY 2022 from the General Fund equity.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves a temporary increase in the rate of overtime pay to
twice the normal employee’s salary for overtime worked on Saturday and
Sunday for the following classifications in the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office:
Corrections Deputy I, Corrections Deputy II, Deputy I, Deputy II, Dispatch
Specialist, Dispatch Specialist Shift Leader, and Fire Investigator. The
temporary increase in overtime pay shall be effective for an eight (8) week
period (over four (4) consecutive pay periods) commencing upon
implementation by the Human Resources Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Deputy County Executive Lynch is
authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Oakland
County Deputy Sheriff’s Association to implement the terms of this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for purposes of implementing this temporary
increase in the rate of overtime pay, the Board of Commissioners authorizes an
exception to the provisions of Merit Rule 2.10.3.1.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report detailing the impact and
effectiveness of the temporary increase in the rate of overtime pay shall be
forwarded to the Board of Commissioners at the close of the eight (8) week
program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2022 budget is amended as reflected
in the attached Schedule A document.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.FY22 Sheriff Temporary OT Increase Schedule A
2.Double Time Memo 9.28.21
12.PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – PENNY LUEBS
a.Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for K-9 Dog
(Mordus)
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Contract: Transfer of Ownership
and Release of Claims Agreement for K-9 Dog (Mordus). Seconded by
Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-404
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for K-9
Dog (Mordus)
WHEREAS Christopher Topacio is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff's
Office, Canine Unit (Unit); and
WHEREAS while Deputy Topacio has worked in this Unit, he has handled the
same canine, Mordus; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office wishes to retire Mordus from
the Unit, transfer ownership of Mordus to Deputy Topacio, and release all
claims and liability the County may have with respect to Mordus; and
WHEREAS this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel, and a
Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement is attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the transfer of ownership and release of claims
agreement to transfer K-9 dog Mordus to trainer and handler Deputy
Christopher Topacio.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the County will sell Mordus to his current handler
for the sum of $1.00 as outlined in the Release of Claims Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.Sheriff K-9 Mordus (Topacio) OWNERSHIP CLAIMS AGT
b.Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for K-9 Dog
(Bolt)
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Contract: Transfer of Ownership
and Release of Claims Agreement for K-9 Dog (Bolt). Seconded by Christine
Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-405
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for K-9
Dog (Bolt)
WHEREAS Craig Pesko is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office,
Canine Unit (Unit); and
WHEREAS while Deputy Pesko has worked in this Unit, he has handled the
same canine, Bolt; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office wishes to retire Bolt from the
Unit, transfer ownership of Bolt to Deputy Pesko, and release all claims and
liability the County may have with respect to Bolt; and
WHEREAS this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a
Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement is attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the transfer of ownership and release of claims
agreement to transfer K-9 dog Bolt to trainer and handler Deputy Craig Pesko.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the County will sell Bolt to his current handler for
the sum of $1.00 as outlined in the Release of Claims Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment is not required.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.Sheriff K-9 Bolt (Pesko) OWNERSHIP CLAIMS AGT
c.FY 2022 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA)
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Grant Acceptance: FY 2022
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA). Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-406
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: FY 2022 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA)
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
(ATPA), has awarded Oakland County funding in the amount of $1,076,945 with
a grant match of $1,044,195 totaling $2,121,140 for the funding period of
October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS the ATPA encourages multijurisdictional agreements; Oakland
County’s award includes one Detroit position and Detroit’s award includes one
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office position; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will receive grant funding in the amount of
$149,483 with a required match of $74,741.50 for the Oakland County position
working with the Detroit ATPA team; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County ATPA award includes funding for the following:
$1,169,562 for Oakland County Sheriff’s Office with a required match of
$568,406; $155,622 for Farmington Hills Police Department with a required
match of $77,811; $128,543 for Hazel Park Police Department with a required
match of $64,271.50; $204,583 for the Royal Oak Police Department with a
required match of $102,291.50; $185,507 for the Southfield Police Department
with a required match of $92,753.50; $122,356 for the Detroit Police
Department with a required match of $61,178; and $154,967 for the City of
Pontiac with a required match of $77,483.50; and
WHEREAS each participating municipality is responsible for their own match
requirement; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s total required match, for both the Oakland
County ATPA award and the City of Detroit ATPA award, is $643,147.50 and is
available in the existing Sheriff’s Office Transfer Out line item and the General
Fund Non-Departmental Grant Match account; and
WHEREAS the award provides continued funding for the following positions in
the Sheriff’s Office: one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Sergeant position
(#4030901-10333), five (5) SR Deputy II positions (# 4030901 - 06108, 06109,
06147, 06148, and 11067), and one (1) SR Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE)
Deputy position (#4030901-12036); and
WHEREAS the award provides continued funding for one (1) General
Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) Deputy II position (#4030601-11149)
contracted with the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the grant award also includes funding for overtime, vehicles and
mileage, investigative supplies, cell phones, office phones, copier, membership
dues, training, office supplies, GPS tracker yearly subscription, communication
devices monthly service, and license plate reader annual service; and
WHEREAS funding for (1) SR Deputy II position (#4030901-10898) in the
Sheriff’s Office, which is assigned to the Detroit ATPA program, is continued
through ATPA grant funding passed through the City of Detroit and awarded to
Oakland County through a separate agreement issued by the City of Detroit;
and
WHEREAS one (1) unmarked vehicle with radio, overtime cost, and cell phone
are included in the Detroit ATPA award; and
WHEREAS the Agreement for Participation in Oakland County Auto Theft
(OCAT) and Receipt of ATPA Grant Funds has been reviewed by Corporation
Counsel; and
WHEREAS the ATPA grant award has completed the Grant Review Process in
accordance with the Grants Policy approved by the Board at their January 21,
2021 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts grant funding from the State of Michigan, Auto Theft
Prevention Authority in the amount of $1,076,945 with a grant match of
$1,044,195 totaling $2,121,140 for the period of October 1, 2021 through
September 30, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts grant funding from the State of Michigan, Auto Theft
Prevention Authority, passed through the City of Detroit, in the amount of
$74,741.50 with a grant match of $74,741.50 totaling $149,483 for the period of
October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) SR Sergeant position
(#4030901-10333), five (5) SR Deputy II positions (#’s 4030901-06108, 06109,
06147, 06148, and 11067) and one (1) SR PTNE Deputy position (#4030901-
12036) in the Sheriff’s Office/ Investigative & Forensic Services/Special Teams
Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) GF/GP Deputy II position (#
4030901-11149) contracted by the City of Pontiac and reimbursed by the ATPA
grant in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services/Pontiac Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to continue one (1) SR Deputy II position
(#4030901-10898) working as part of the Detroit ATPA team in the Sheriff’s
Office/Investigative & Forensic Services/Special Teams Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County’s portion of the required
match totaling $643,147.50 is available in the existing Sheriff’s Office Transfer
Out line item and the Non-Departmental General Fund Grant Match account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement, and to approve
any grant amendments within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which
are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes a representative from the Sheriff’s Office to execute
the Agreement for Participation in OCAT and Receipt of ATPA Grant Funds with
the local units of government and the Agreement for Participation in Preventing
Auto Theft (PAT) and Receipt of ATPA Grant Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment and continuation of the Special Revenue
positions in the grant is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 – FY 2024 budgets are amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.Grant Review Sign-Off
2.08-22 Award Ltr-Contract
3.FY22 Budget
4.Copy of 21-22 PAT
5.OCAT agreement FY2022 (including contacts)_Final_Corrected
6.FY22 ATPA Grant Acceptance Budget Amendment SCHEDULE A R1
d.Acceptance of Donation of Steridol Cleaning Wipes From Lynn Medical
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Other Action: Acceptance of
Donation of Steridol Cleaning Wipes From Lynn Medical. Seconded by
Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-407
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Acceptance of Donation of Steridol Cleaning Wipes From Lynn
Medical
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #83204 adopted a policy for Gift Donations; and
WHEREAS Lynn Medical would like to donate approximately $112,500 worth of Steridol
cleaning wipes for use in the jail and other Sheriff’s Office locations; and
WHEREAS all Sheriff’s Office locations have remained open throughout the pandemic and
the use of cleaning wipes has been essential for disinfecting surfaces and common areas;
and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to accept the donation of the Steridol cleaning wipes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
acknowledges and accepts the donation of Steridol cleaning wipes from Lynn Medical with
an estimated value of $112,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required in order to accept the
Steridol clean wipes.
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.OCSO Donation - Cleaning Wipes
2.nissha-medical-technologies-steridol-wipes-disinfectant-information-sheet
e.FY 2022 Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for
Mental Health Co-Responder Licensed Clinician
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Contract: FY 2022 Interlocal
Agreement with Oakland Community Health Network for Mental Health Co-
Responder Licensed Clinician. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-408
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: FY 2022 Interlocal Agreement with Oakland Community Health
Network for Mental Health Co-Responder Licensed Clinician
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) recognizes that law
enforcement capabilities are enhanced by having access to mental health
professionals; and
WHEREAS by utilizing a co-responder model, law enforcement and mental
health clinicians respond to calls for service together, providing an improved
and immediate response to crisis situations by conducting a more accurate
needs assessment on scene for the person in distress, and connecting them
and their families to community-based resources; and
WHEREAS OCSO is requesting to enter into an interlocal agreement with the
OCHN to pilot a co-responder team program, which would include the creation
of a collaborative team comprised of law enforcement with the support of an
embedded licensed behavior health clinician; and
WHEREAS the OCHN full-time licensed clinician will respond to calls with
OCSO deputies and provide case consultation, crisis intervention, service
coordination, and referrals/linkage to resources for individuals; and
WHEREAS the interlocal agreement is for fiscal year (FY) 2022, October 1,
2021 through September 30, 2022 and includes a not to exceed amount of
$117,270; and
WHEREAS the total amount of $117,270 includes the salary and fringe benefits
of the full-time clinician, technology costs, vehicle/mileage, and supervision.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the FY 2022 Co-Responder Team Program Interlocal
Agreement with the Oakland Community Health Network for the time period
October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for an amount not to exceed
$117,270.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the one-year interlocal
agreement on behalf of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required as the FY
2022 -FY 2024 budget includes funding for this initiative under the Sheriff's
Office Professional Services account (731458).
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.2021.09.27 OCSO OCHN Interlocal CRT Pilot Program (MAJ 9.27.2021)
Final (REM approved 9.27.2021)
f.Create One (1) Homeland Security Specialist Position
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Budget Amendment: Create One
(1) Homeland Security Specialist Position. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-409
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Create One (1) Homeland Security Specialist Position
WHEREAS the Emergency Management & Homeland Security Department,
Emergency Management Division has reviewed its operations and determined
areas where efficiencies could be realized; and
WHEREAS it has been determined that an additional Homeland Security
Specialist position is needed within the Emergency Management Division due to
the increased workload associated with staff assisting in the procurement and
distribution of over four million pieces of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE),
which will continue for the foreseeable future, including to places the
department has not traditionally supported such as doctors’ offices, dentist
offices, hospitals, etc; and
WHEREAS the Emergency Management Division staff is now also responsible
for supporting both COVID-19 testing as well as vaccination clinics, which are
often run seven days a week, and are expected to increase due to the third
round of shot clinicals and the expected FDA approval of vaccines for children
under twelve years of age; and
WHEREAS additionally, the Emergency Management Division has had a
significant increase in reporting guidelines for the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and public messaging campaigns for both
COVID-19 and local disasters; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has experienced more local natural disasters in
2021 than any year in recent history, in addition to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS it is requested to create one (1) Special Revenue (SR) Full-Time
Eligible (FTE) Homeland Security Specialist position in the Emergency
Management & Homeland Security Department, Emergency Management
Division (#1110101) with a sunset date of December 31, 2024, based on the
current known timeframe of the American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal
Recovery federal funds; and
WHEREAS the fiscal impact of the addition of one Full-Time Eligible (FTE)
Homeland Security Specialist will result in a cost of $104,512 for FY 2022 – FY
2024; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has been allocated $244,270,949 in Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan and has received the first of
two expected disbursements in the amount of $122,135,474: and
WHEREAS COVID–19 response and prevention, public health and safety staff,
and providing government services to the extent of a reduction in the recipient’s
general revenue are detailed as eligible uses of these funds under the United
States Department of Treasury’s Interim Final Rule; and
WHEREAS continuation of this position is contingent upon future levels of Local
Fiscal Recovery funding; and
WHEREAS creating this additional Homeland Security Specialist position will
distribute the workload of staff to ensure uninterrupted, timely service to
Oakland County residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of one (1) SR FTE Homeland Security
Specialist position in the Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Department, Emergency Management Division (#1110101) with a sunset date
of December 31, 2024, based on the current known timeframe of the American
Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery federal funds. Continuation of this
position is contingent upon future levels of Local Fiscal Recovery Act funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022-2024 budgets are amended as
follows:
ARP LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND #21285 FY 22- FY 24
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal Operating Grant $ 104,512
Total Revenue $ 104,512
Expenditure
1110101-115090-702010 Salaries Regular $ 66,458
1110101-115090-722900 Fringe Benefit Adjustment 38,054
Total Expenditure $ 104,512
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
g.Appropriation for FEMA Reimbursable Pandemic Response Activities
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Appropriation for
FEMA Reimbursable Pandemic Response Activities. Seconded by Christine
Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-410
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Appropriation for FEMA Reimbursable Pandemic Response
Activities
WHEREAS on March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a nationwide
emergency pursuant to Sec. 501(b) of the Stafford Act in response to threat to
public and health safety posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; and
WHEREAS on January 21, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order
directing the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to
reimburse state and local governments at 100% of the federal cost share for
eligible activities under the Emergency Protective Measures section (Category
B) of the Public Assistance Program related to the COVID-19 pandemic
incurred since the onset of the pandemic in January 2020; and
WHEREAS Oakland County continues to take appropriate actions that are
necessary to protect public health and safety of residents from the ongoing
threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS Oakland County FEMA reimbursable pandemic response activities
include county operational costs and expenditures directed at the management,
control, and reduction of threat to public health and safety posed by the COVID-
19 pandemic; the provision of personal protective equipment to first responders;
and operating vaccination and testing clinics; and
WHEREAS FEMA reimbursement eligible activities are to be separately
accounted for to comply with federal and state regulatory requirements and
Oakland County will use a Project ID (Project ID #100000003582) to track the
related eligible activities; and
WHEREAS an appropriation of $7,089,500 in the FY 22 budget to a dedicated
fund for FEMA reimbursable pandemic response activities administered by the
Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is requested; and
WHEREAS the Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security
will prepare requests for reimbursement of county expenditures under the
FEMA Public Assistance Grant program and present a request for approval to
apply for grant funding in conformance with Grant Review Policies and
Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the appropriation of $7,089,500 for FEMA
reimbursable pandemic response activities under the management of the
Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2022 budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100)
FY 2022
Project ID #100000003582
Revenues
1110101-133095-610313 Federal Operating Grants $7,089,500
Total Revenues $7,089,500
Expenditures
1110101-133095-750301 Medical Supplies 600,000
1110101-133095-750511 Special Event Supplies 127,500
1110101-133095-730373 Contracted Services 6,362,000
Total Expenditures $7,089,500
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.Memo supporting FEMA expenses 2022
h.Appropriation and Grant Administration Plan for the Mental Health and
Wellbeing Emergency Room Services Grant Program
Gary McGillivray moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Appropriation and
Grant Administration Plan for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Emergency
Room Services Grant Program. Seconded by Christine Long.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-411
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Appropriation and Grant Administration Plan for the Mental Health
and Wellbeing Emergency Room Services Grant Program
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the initial guidance of the Interim Final Rule, the County may
use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in public
health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the public
health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium pay to
essential workers; and invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners adopted MR# 21284 on June 30,
2021, authorizing targeted investments to address immediate community needs
utilizing the American Rescue Act Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; and
WHEREAS the County Executive Administration targeted acute community
problems that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic first; and
WHEREAS a broad range of mental health concerns were identified by the
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force; and
WHEREAS MR #21284 included an assignment of $4,000,000 of American
Rescue Plan Act- Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to establish the Oakland
Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Emergency Room Services Grant
Program to support Oakland County health care providers experiencing an
increase in patients visiting emergency rooms seeking mental/behavioral health
and substance abuse care; and
WHEREAS as authorized by the provisions of MR #21284, the County
Executive Administration has gathered data from Oakland County hospitals
experiencing an increasing number of behavioral health emergency department
visits as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on behavioral
health; and
WHEREAS the Administration is requesting the Board of Commissioners
authorize an appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000 to implement the
attached Grant Administration Plan. The remaining balance of $2,000,000
allocated to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Emergency Room Services Grant
Program shall remain available for the consideration of additional proposals
consistent with the objectives outlined in MR #21284; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) shall serve as
grant program administrator in conformance with the provisions of the attached
plan document; and
WHEREAS implementation of the Oakland Together Mental Health and
Wellbeing Emergency Room Services Grant Program will provide much-needed
financial support to Oakland County health care providers, allowing them to
address mental health concerns in emergency departments due to the COVID-
19 public health emergency and its impact on the mental and behavioral health
of individuals.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the implementation of the Grant Administration Plan
for the Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Emergency Room
Services Grant Program (Attachment A).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the $4,000,000
assignment of the American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
for the Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing Emergency Room
Services Grant Program referenced in MR #21284.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of appropriations of the American
Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for programs and services by
Oakland County shall not obligate a commitment of the General Fund unless
authorized by action of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the budget shall be amended as follows:
ARP LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND
(#21285)
FY 2022
Project: 100000003568 ARP Mental Health – MHA Emergency Room Services
Bud Ref: 2021 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal Operating
Grants
$2,000,000
Total
Revenue
$2,000,000
Expenditure
9010101-133095-731598 Regranting
Program
$2,000,000
Total
Expenditures
$2,000,000
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachments:
1.GRANT ADMINISTRATION PLAN ED Grant
2.Oakland County ARPA MHA PSC_9-28-21
REGULAR AGENDA
13.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – WILLIAM
MILLER
a.Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program
Michael Spisz moved to adopt the attached Resolution: Local Government
Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program. Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-382
Sponsored By: Michael Spisz
IN RE: Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program
WHEREAS the United States Treasury allocated Oakland County $244,270,949
of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) established under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021; and
WHEREAS under the initial guidance of the Interim Final Rule, the County may
use these funds at their discretion to support eligible investments in public
health expenditures, address negative economic impacts caused by the public
health emergency; replace lost public sector revenue; provide premium pay to
essential workers; and invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has approved MR #21303, assigning
$2,400,000 in ARPA LFRF funding for a grant program to provide Oakland
County local governments with financial assistance for costs associated with the
planning and design of critical ARPA eligible sewer and water infrastructure
projects; and
WHEREAS ARPA LFRF may be used for pre-project development costs eligible
under the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds programs;
and
WHEREAS partnering with local governments to conduct the critical preliminary
planning and analysis necessary to access state and federal funding for critical
infrastructure improvements is a wise investment of Oakland County’s ARPA
funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the Grant Administration Plan for the Local
Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program (Attachment A).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation of the Local Government Critical
Infrastructure Planning Grant Program Oversight Committee, consisting of:
Two (2) members of the majority party of the Commission and alternates,
One (1) member of the minority party of the Commission and alternate,
Two (2) appointees of the County Executive and alternates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
appropriation of $2,400,000 to implement Local Government Critical
Infrastructure Planning Grant as provided in the Grant Administration Plan.
Release of grant funding shall require approval by the Board of Commissioners
by a separate resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of appropriations of American
Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for programs and services by
Oakland County shall not obligate a commitment of the General Fund, unless
authorized by action of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the budget shall be amended as follows:
ARP LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
FUND (#21285)
FY 2022
PCBU: GRANT Project: 100000003596
ARP – LOCAL GOV’T CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
Bud Ref: 2021 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal
Operating Grants
$2,400,000
Total Revenue $2,400,000
Expenditures
9010101-133095-731598 Regranting
Program
$2,400,000
Total Expenditures $2,400,000
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
Attachment:
1.GRANT ADMINISTRATION PLAN - AS AMENDED
a)AMENDMENT - Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant
Program - Budget Amendment
Michael Spisz moved to amend the attached Budget Amendment:
AMENDMENT - Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant
Program - Budget Amendment. Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-382
Sponsored By: William Miller III
IN RE: AMENDMENT - Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning
Grant Program - Budget Amendment
ARP LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
FUND (#21285)
FY 2022
PCBU: GRANT Project: 100000003596
ARP – LOCAL GOV’T CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
Bud Ref: 2021 Activity: GLB Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal
Operating Grants
$2,400,000
Total Revenue $2,400,000
Expenditures
9010101-133095-731598 Regranting
Program
$2,400,000
Total Expenditures $2,400,000
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
b)AMENDMENT - Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant
Program - Grant Administration Plan Amendment
Charles Cavell moved to amend the attached Other Action: AMENDMENT -
Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning Grant Program - Grant
Administration Plan Amendment. Seconded by Michael Spisz.
Motion Passed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-382
Sponsored By: Michael Spisz
IN RE: AMENDMENT - Local Government Critical Infrastructure Planning
Grant Program - Grant Administration Plan Amendment
Amend the following language in the Grant Administration Plan:
PURPOSE: Utilizing Oakland County’s share of the American Rescue Plan
Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to pProvide financial assistance to
Oakland County local governments for project planning, engineering, analysis
and other related professional services in support of critical infrastructure
project proposals. Eligible infrastructure projects must conform with eligibility
requirements of the Michigan Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) or
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Vote Summary (19-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen
Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Thomas
Kuhn, Charles Moss, Marcia Gershenson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray,
Robert Hoffman
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
14.FINANCE COMMITTEE – GWEN MARKHAM
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance Committee.
15.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE –
KRISTEN NELSON
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee.
16.PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – PENNY LUEBS
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Public Health and Safety
Committee.
17.Reports of Special Committees
18.Special Order of Business
a.Motion to Discharge - MR21191 Board of Commissioners - Opposing
Vaccine Passports in Oakland County
Michael Spisz moved to discharge the attached Resolution from the Legislative
Affairs and Government Operations Committee: Motion to Discharge - MR
#21191 Board of Commissioners - Opposing Vaccine Passports in Oakland
County. Seconded by Karen Joliat.
Motion Failed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21191
Sponsored By: Michael Spisz
IN RE: Motion to Discharge - MR #21191 Board of Commissioners -
Opposing Vaccine Passports in Oakland County
WHEREAS medical records and information are private and fall under HIPAA
protections; and
WHEREAS individual COVID-19 vaccination records are private health
information, which should not be shared by mandate; and
WHEREAS so-called COVID-19 vaccination passports reduce individual
freedom and will harm patient privacy; and
WHEREAS the Food and Drug Administration has granted only Emergency Use
Authorization for COVID-19 vaccines, which must remain voluntary under the
Nuremberg Trial Codes; and
WHEREAS our government has no law requiring a COVID-19 vaccination; and
WHEREAS Oakland County acknowledges there are instances where an
individual, along with their doctor, may decide that being vaccinated may be
unwise, unethical, or unsafe; and
WHEREAS requiring COVID-19 vaccination passports would create two
classes of citizens based on vaccination status for taking part in everyday life
such as attending a sporting event or patronizing a restaurant; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan allows for medical, religious, and
philosophical exemptions from vaccines; and
WHEREAS vaccine passports do not take into consideration the large number
of citizens who have recovered from COVID-19, and therefore, already bear
natural immunity; and
WHEREAS vaccine passports are thus highly discriminatory, racist, and
demeaning to some citizens; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to protect the fundamental rights and privacy of
residents of Oakland County and the free flow of commerce.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners opposes mandatory vaccines, vaccine passports, or production
of any health or HIPAA protected information to access governmental buildings,
public spaces, businesses, or places of employment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the Lieutenant Governor, the State Senate Majority and
Minority leaders, the State House Speaker and Minority leader, the Oakland
County members of the Michigan Legislature, the members of the Oakland
County congressional delegation, and the Michigan Association of Counties.
Vote Summary (9-10-0)
Yes: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert,
Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Robert Hoffman
No: David Woodward, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet
Jackson, Gary McGillivray
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
19.Unfinished Business
20.New & Miscellaneous Business
a.Support of the Oakland County Clerk’s Election Process, the Board of
Canvassers and Confidence in the Results
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-412
Sponsored By: Gwen Markham
IN RE: Support of the Oakland County Clerk’s Election Process, the Board
of Canvassers and Confidence in the Results
WHEREAS Oakland Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown’s Election Division
counted 144,118 absentee ballots on behalf of 16 Oakland County
communities, an effort requiring the training and coordination of over 300
election inspectors; and
WHEREAS following the canvass and certification of the 2020 election results
by the Board of County Canvassers, the Oakland County Elections Division
conducted a procedural audit to verify that legally required processes were
followed by local city and township clerks; and
WHEREAS audits included providing proof of partisan balance and sufficient
training of election workers, documented testing of election equipment, and
tamper-proof sealing of ballot containers, among other things; and
WHEREAS while the state constitution now requires an audit of statewide
elections, post-election procedural audits have been regular practice in Oakland
County since 2013; and
WHEREAS on March 2, 2021 Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced
that the State of Michigan had completed all of the more than 250 election
audits, and every one of them confirmed the integrity and accuracy of the 2020
general election; and
WHEREAS 1,247 randomly selected ballots from Oakland County were
examined as a part of this statewide exercise to further verify the accuracy of
voting equipment; and
WHEREAS the state Bureau of Elections worked with more than 1,300 local
clerks to conduct more audits than ever before in our state’s history, including
Oakland County, and each has reaffirmed the accuracy, security and integrity of
the November 2020 election; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that leaders across the political
spectrum should tell their constituents the truth, that our election was the most
secure in history, and the results accurately reflect the will of Michigan’s voters;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
offices of the Michigan Secretary of State and Oakland County Clerk/Register of
Deeds.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee. There were no objections.
b.Advocate Passage of HB 5026, to Amend the Emergency 9-1-1 Service
Enabling Act
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-413
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
IN RE: Advocate Passage of HB 5026, to Amend the Emergency 9-1-1
Service Enabling Act
WHEREAS the Emergency 9-1-1 Service Enabling Act, Michigan Public Act 32
of 1986, MCL §484.1101 et seq., as amended (“Act”), sunsets on December 31,
2021; and
WHEREAS without an extension of the Act, Oakland County has no authority to
provide 9-1-1 service or to determine the technical, operational, managerial, or
fiscal aspects of 9-1-1 service within the Oakland County 9-1-1 Service District;
and
WHEREAS the cost of the 9-1-1 Emergency Service IP Network has been
historically funded by a user fees on communication devices; and
WHEREAS user fee revenue has fallen short of expectations, which will result
in a deficit in the State fund that pays for 9-1-1 network costs by 2023; and
WHEREAS if sustainable and equitable funding is not continued to be provided
through a user fee, counties will bear the unexpected and unbudgeted cost for
the network; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has already committed local 9-1-1 fees to support
core 9-1-1 call taking equipment and radio communications for all law
enforcement, fire, and public EMS in the county.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports enactment of HB 5026 to ensure continued operation
and funding of 9-1-1 service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the Oakland County members of the Michigan legislature, the
members of the State House Committee on Communications and Technology.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations Committee. There were no objections.
c.Request for Government Transparency in Health Mandates
Adam L. Kochenderfer moved to suspend the rules and vote on the attached
Resolution: Request for Government Transparency in Health Mandates.
Seconded by Eileen Kowall.
Motion Failed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-414
Sponsored By: Adam Kochenderfer
IN RE: Request for Government Transparency in Health Mandates
WHEREAS on August, 24, 2021, Oakland County Executive David Coulter, by
and through an order of the Oakland County Health Division, unilaterally
imposed a masking requirement on over 200,000 students beginning at 4 years
old and recommended “supervised masking” for children at least two years old;
and
WHEREAS Executive Coulter has repeatedly indicated he will “follow the
science”; and
WHEREAS shortly after the order was issued, the Detroit News quoted
Executive Coulter as stating, “This isn’t a political decision, but a health order. It
was made with the best guidance of our public health staff . . . .” and
WHEREAS that statement is untrue based on emails recently uncovered
through a request under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS these emails demonstrate that the Oakland County Health Division
initially proposed a significantly different order that was rejected by the County
Executive’s office; and
WHEREAS specifically, the medical experts of the Oakland County Health
Division proposed that the mask mandate remain in effect “until 60 days past
the date COVID-19 vaccine is authorized or approved by the FDA and available
to persons in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, or community transmission
for Oakland County is categorized as ‘Low’ by the CDC for at least seven
consecutive days, or until further notice from the Oakland County Health
Officer”; and
WHEREAS mere hours before issuance of the final order on August 24, 2021,
the County Executive’s administration sent an email effectively overriding the
Oakland County Health Division; and
WHEREAS specifically, the County Executive’s administration objected to the
County Health Officer’s decision to “ after 60 days after FDA authorization for
younger children”; and
WHEREAS left with little choice, the Oakland County Health Division reversed
its decision and complied with the administration’s preference to ignore the
science; and
WHEREAS the final order renders vaccine availability irrelevant, simply stating
that the unilateral mask mandate will continue “until community transmission for
Oakland County is categorized as ‘Moderate’ by the CDC for at least fourteen
consecutive days, or until further notice from the Oakland County Health
Officer”; and
WHEREAS this is not the only change to the order that reflects the politics
dictating the mandate; and
WHEREAS the original draft of the order cited multiple statutes and an
administrative rule for purported legal authority to mask children across Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s Assistant Corporation Counsel struck many of
these citations in the draft and stated that they do not “allow a health officer to
issue an order to wear masks”; and
WHEREAS in the same email hours before the final order was issued, the
County Executive’s administration asked, “we don’t have the authority?”; and
WHEREAS all references to any legal citation were subsequently struck from
the order; and
WHEREAS after the order was issued, ten Oakland County Commissioners
realized the county did not have statutory authority and introduced a resolution
to the Board of Commissioners on September 2, 2021 urging the Oakland
County Health Division to rescind the order and permit school districts to set
masking requirements; and
WHEREAS the resolution further “requests that the Oakland County Executive,
through the Oakland County Health Division, cease issuing any other
emergency orders in violation of the county’s statutory authority and placing the
county at unnecessary risk of litigation and its related costs”; and
WHEREAS the resolution was referred to committee, but it is clear some
individuals have significant concerns about a transparent and open discussion
regarding this resolution; and
WHEREAS each time a committee chairperson expresses a willingness to put
this resolution on the meeting’s agenda, Commissioner David Woodward, as
Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, overrules
members of his own party and moves the resolution to another committee’s
jurisdiction in the hope of obtaining a more compliant audience; and
WHEREAS the latest committee to have purported jurisdiction over the
resolution features members who also serve in the County Executive’s
administration, the same administration that overrode the Oakland County
Health Division at the onset of this debacle; and
WHEREAS it is long past time for this gamesmanship to end; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners urges the Oakland County Executive’s office and all related
parties to practice transparency, openness, and intellectual honesty with
respect to both science and the law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners requests an opinion from Corporation Counsel addressing the
legality (or lack thereof) of Emergency Order (2021-21) for Control of Pandemic
issued on August 24, 2021; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners requests that, while Corporation Counsel prepares his opinion,
the Oakland County Health Division revert to its original decision before political
meddling and revise the Emergency Order to sunset “60 days past the date
COVID-19 vaccine is authorized or approved by the FDA and available to
persons in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve”; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
offices of the Oakland County Executive and Oakland County Health Division.
Vote Summary (9-10-0)
Yes: Michael Spisz, Karen Joliat, Eileen Kowall, Christine Long, Philip Weipert,
Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Robert Hoffman
No: David Woodward, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet
Jackson, Gary McGillivray
Abstain: None
Absent: William Miller III, Michael Gingell
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Pandemic Ad Hoc Committee.
There were no objections.
Notice to Discharge Resolution #21-357 - Request to the Oakand County
Health Department to Permit School Districts to Determine Mask
Requirements from the Pandemic Ad Hoc Committee as requested by
Commissioner Adam Kochenderfer.
21.Announcements
Commissioner Charlie Cavell addressed the Board to remind everyone that there are
still tickets available for the Common Ground 60th Anniversary Dinner and Gala being
held on October 15, 2021 at the Rockdale Career Academy.
Commissioner Angela Powell addressed the Board to express thanks to the M-1
Concourse for all of their assistance in helping to provide transportation for after-
school programs in the City of Pontiac.
22.Public Comment (three minutes max per speaker, any topic)
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Bob Hoffman,
Colleen Zammit, William Hamilton, Susan Tompkins, Shayna Levin, Jill Basar, Malkia
Newman, Deanna Jamil, Timothy Smith, Katie Kerr, Kristie Rust, Heidi West, Corwin
McCord, Maria Gianetti, Steve Sioma, Gina Hubbs, Francesca Lousia, Anita Lousia,
Richard Bell, John Parkinson, Shaina Thurmon, Shane Trejo, Kristi Pepper, Cindy
Weintraub, Jacob Newby, Justin Winkelman, Kristi Moore, Brittney Flyalko, Denise
Caps, Larry Schmidt, Doug Fleury, Ryan Johnson, Katie Kirn, Tami Schroeder,
Brandon Eldridge, Andy Miller, Valan Kejbou, Georgia Dixon, Kelley Brill, Ginnie
Wade, Steve Johnson and Amy Williams.
Chairman David Woodward addressed the Board to call a recess at 7:15 p.m.
Chairman David Woodward addressed the Board to reconvene at 7:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Kuhn, Karen Joliat, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Christine
Long, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Robert Hoffman, Eileen Kowall, Marcia
Gershenson, David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Charles Cavell, Gary
McGillivray, Gwen Markham, Janet Jackson, Angela Powell, Kristen Nelson, Yolanda
Smith Charles (18)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Gingell, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III (3)
Chairman David Woodward addressed the Board to call a recess at 7:53 p.m.
Chairman David Woodward addressed the Board to reconvene at 8:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Kuhn, Karen Joliat, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Christine
Long, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Robert Hoffman, Eileen Kowall, Marcia
Gershenson, David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Charles Cavell, Gary
McGillivray, Gwen Markham, Janet Jackson, Angela Powell, Kristen Nelson, Yolanda
Smith Charles (18)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Gingell, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III (3)
Chairman David Woodward addressed the Board to call a recess at 8:18 p.m.
Chairman David Woodward addressed the Board to reconvene at 8:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Kuhn, Karen Joliat, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Christine
Long, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Robert Hoffman, Eileen Kowall, Marcia
Gershenson, David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Charles Cavell, Gary
McGillivray, Gwen Markham, Janet Jackson, Angela Powell, Kristen Nelson, Yolanda
Smith Charles (18)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Gingell, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III (3)
Chairman David Woodward addressed the Board to call a recess at 9:00 p.m.
Chairman David Woodward addressed the Board to reconvene at 9:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Kuhn, Karen Joliat, Adam L. Kochenderfer, Christine
Long, Charles Moss, Philip Weipert, Robert Hoffman, Eileen Kowall, Marcia
Gershenson, David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Charles Cavell, Gary
McGillivray, Gwen Markham, Janet Jackson, Angela Powell, Kristen Nelson, Yolanda
Smith Charles (18)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Gingell, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III (3)
23.Adjournment to October 28, 2021 or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 10:29 p.m.