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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2001.08.27 - 35660WILLIAM R. PATTERSON Chairperson SHELLEY G. TAUB Vice Chairperson GEORGE SUAREZ Minority Vice Chairperson August 27, 2001 The meeting of the General Government Committee was called to order at 2:08 p.m. by Chairperson Patterson, in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: William R. Patterson, Shelley G. Taub, George Suarez, Thomas A. Law, Hugh D. Crawford, Chuck Moss, Peter H. Webster. Ruel E. McPherson, Michelle Friedman Appel COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT ARTS, CULTURE & FILM Nancy Hayden, Coordinator CENTRAL SERVICES Dave VanderVeen, Director HEALTH Rosemarie Rowney, Manager Tom Fockler, Administrator LIBRARY SERVICES Phyllis Jose, Director PARKS AND RECREATION Jon Kipke, Administrative Assistant LARSEN & ASSOCIATES Mel Larsen, Consultant OLHSA Ron Borngessor, CEO LIGHTHOUSE OF OAKLAND COUNTY Michael Goddard, Executive Director CITIZENS Mark Cortis Robert Book Robert Gaylor David McCleary Larry Miller Roger Rivard OAKLAND PRESS Charlie Crumm, Reporter BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS James VanLeuven, Administrative Director Sheryl Mitchell, Analyst Harvey Wedell, Analyst Helen Hanger, Senior Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT: None. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470 Telephone (248) 858-0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Thomas A. Law Hugh D. Crawford Chuck Moss Peter H. Webster Ruel E. McPherson Michelle Friedman Appel GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 August 27, 2001 Moss moved approval of the minutes of July 23, 2001, as printed. Supported by Taub. Motion carried on a voice vote. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – GUN BOARD POSITION INTERVIEWS Mr. Crawford expressed his opinion that the Prosecutor should remain on the County Gun Board. This vacancy was created as a result of the Prose cutor’s resignation, effective July 1, 2001, following enactment of P.A. 381 of 2000. Discussion ensued as to what the definition of a qualified firearms instructor was pursuant to the statute. The committee asked that staff research what organizations or agencies were considered acceptable as to certifying an individual as a qualified firearms instructor. The following individuals, having submitted applications and resumes for the vacancy on the County Gun Board, were interviewed: Robert Book, Larry Miller, Mark Cortis, Roger Rivard, David McCleary. Several committee members indicated that they were not aware that applications were being accepted for this gun board seat prior to having received their agenda packets last week and asked that action on this appointment be delayed to allow time for additional applications to be submitted. Additionally, Corporation Counsel will also be asked to attend the next meeting to be available for questions. Suarez moved that action on an appointment to the Gun Board be postponed until September 10, 2001. Supported by Law. Motion carried on a voice vote. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD Commissioners were advised in March that a seat on the Library Board would become vacant as of August 24. Since that time, only one application was received, being from Mr. Gaylor for reappointment. Taub moved to report to recommend Mr. Gaylor for appointment to the Library Board for a 5-year term ending August 24, 2006. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – APPLICATION FOR WOMEN’S CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION GRANT The Health Division is requesting to apply for grant funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health, Cardiovascular Health and Nutrition Section, in the amount of $50,000. This is a first-time application and funding will be used to enhance existing efforts to reduce cardiovascular disease risk among African American women through the Health Division’s Worksite & Community Health Promotion program. Law moved committee approval of the grant application. Supported by Suarez. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 August 27, 2001 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2001/2002 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has awarded the Health Division $4,930,666 in Substance Abuse Grant Funds for the period October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, a decrease of $25,000 from the previous year. These funds will be us ed to subcontract with agencies to prevent and reduce drug and alcohol abuse and dependency. No personnel changes are requested. The County’s execution of this agreement is contingent upon acceptance of the agreement containing Addendum A (copy attached). Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Crawford. Taub moved to amend the resolution, third BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, to insert the words “and notification shall be forwarded to the General Government and Finance Committees” at the end of the paragraph. Supported by Webster. Motion to amend carried on a voice vote. Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Mr. McPherson asked that Corporation Counsel provide in writing suggestions as to ways of funding these programs from within the County budget should the state dollars be eliminated. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ARTS, CULTURE & FILM – MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS FISCAL YEAR 2001 REGRANTING PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded Oakland County $88,300 for the period of October 1, 2000, through October 31, 2001. Of the total grant, $73,600 will be redistributed to arts organizations and $14,700 will be put towards program administration costs. No County match or additional positions are required. Moss moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Taub. Moss moved to amend the resolution, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, to insert “subject to Corporation Counsel working out appropriate contract language” at the end of the paragraph. Motion carried on a voice vote. Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote. MR #01192- BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF LIGHTHOUSE OF OAKLAND COUNTY HOUSING PROJECT This resolution was introduced by Commissioner Shelley Taub in support of Lighthouse of Oakland County’s proposed housing project in the city of Pontiac, Unity Park neighborhood. Lighthouse and its affiliate, Lighthouse Community Development, are requesting $2 million in GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 August 27, 2001 federal funding to support this $102 million effort. Unity Park will provide affordable housing for low to moderate-income individuals and families. Mr. Goddard provided the committee with additional information on the project. Residents will be required to provide 250 hours of community service and attend financial counseling classes. This resolution will support the County’s congressional delegation with the request for this additional appropriat ion. Moss moved to report to approve the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Suarez. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. MR #01207 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMENDMENT TO THE RULES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. VanLeuven explained that the current Board Rules do not contain any provision to handle the seating of a new board chair or vice chair or committee chair, vice chair or minority chair should a permanent vacancy occur. This resolution provides specific la nguage, which would amend the current Board Rules, to handle these situations. Suarez moved to report to approve the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Moss. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS PROVISIONS Mr. Kipke stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission has revised its rules and regulations and is requesting that the County Board of Commissioners adopt these revisions. Law moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by McPherson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. Information Technology Memo Re: GIS Efforts – Out-County B. Antrim County Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 63 – Fee Increase for Register of Deeds C. Montcalm County Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 63 – Fee Increase for Register of Deeds D. Ottawa County Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 271, Use of Road Salt and Alternatives in the State of Michigan E. Information Technology Memo Re: GIS Blanket Professional Service Program Suarez moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by Moss. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 August 27, 2001 Motion carried on a voice. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Helen Hanger, James H. VanLeuven, Jr. Senior Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.