HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2001.11.01 - 35685SUE ANN DOUGLAS
Chairperson
NANCY DINGELDEY
Vice Chairperson
BRENDA CAUSEY-MITCHELL
Minority Vice Chairperson November 1, 2001
The meeting of the Finance Committee was called to order at 9:08 a.m., by Chairperson
Douglas, in Committee Room A, Commissioners= Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac,
Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sue Douglas, Nancy Dingeldey, Charles Palmer, Shell ey Taub, Fran Amos, William
Patterson, Chuck Moss, Brenda Causey-Mitchell, Michelle Friedman Appel,Tim Melton.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
CENTRAL SERVICES David VanderVeen, Director
CLERK/REGISTER G. William Caddell, Clerk/Register
Mary Jo Hammond, Elections Director
CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel
DRAIN COMMISSIONER Kevin Larsen, Chief Deputy
FISCAL SERVICES Tom Ott, Manager
Tim Soave, Chief
LaVerne Smith, Supervisor
Joe Matkosky, Supervisor
Wayne Keller, Supervisor
Linda Pearson, Analyst
Prentiss Malone, Analyst
Michael Pohlod, Analyst
Shelley Domin, Analyst
HEALTH Tom Fockler, Administrator
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Scott Oppmann, Supervisor
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Jeff Pardee, Director
PARKS AND RECREATION Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Joe Figa, Chief
PERSONNEL Judy Eaton, Director
David VandeGrift, Analyst
SHERIFF Mike McCabe, Captain
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
SOLID WASTE Marty Seaman, Manager
FREE PRESS Kathy Gray, Reporter
OTHERS PRESENT CONTINUED:
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470
Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858-1572
FINANCE COMMITTEE Charles Palmer
Shelley Taub
Fran Amos
William Patterson
Chuck Moss
Michelle Friedman Appel
Tim Melton
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS James H. VanLeuven, Jr., Director
Harvey Wedell, Analyst
Sheryl Mitchell Analyst
Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Patterson moved approval of the minutes of October 18, 2001, as printed.
Supported by Moss.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
AGENDA
Revised material for Items 5, 6 and 17 was distributed.
5. CONTINGENCY REPORT
Item 15 will increase the FY 2002 Contingency Fund current balance of $243,307 to
$243,916. Item 16 will than reduce that figure to $190,418.
Amos moved to receive and file the Contingency Report dated October 11, 2001.
Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
6. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SPECIAL ELECTION, DISTRICT #4
Frank Millard has resigned the position of county commissioner, effective October 25, 2001,
leaving a vacancy in the 4 th Oakland County Commissioner District, requiring that a special
election be scheduled to fill the vacancy. State law requires that vacancies occurring in odd -
numbered years be filled by special election. A Special Primary Election will occur on January 8,
2002; the Special Election will be held on February 5, 2002. The Board has chosen not to fill this
position through appointment in the interim.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Report. Supported by
Amos.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Friedma n Appel absent.
7. MR #01284 – SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/INTERNET &
DRUG AWARENESS
The Sheriff is requesting use of $25,000 in forfeiture funds to purchase educational
supplies for the Internet/Drug Awareness program, including coloring books, crayons,
pencils and brochures. A current balance of $934,814 exists in the Sheriff’s Law
Enforcement Account.
Patterson moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Dingeldey.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Patterson absent.
8. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – ACCEPTANCE OF WAVE POOL
RENOVATION GRANT
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded CMI Recreation Bond Program
grant funds of $250,000 to Parks and Recreation. The award is is the same amount as requested
for in the application. A local match of $250,000 (50%) is required. Funds will be used to renovate
the Waterford Oaks Waterpark wave pool. The project completion period is September 1, 2001, to
August 31, 2003. Corporation Counsel is working with the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources to resolve differences on specific contract language.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Amos.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
9. DRAIN COMMISSIONER – TRANSFER OF TWO (2) SPECIAL REVENUE
POSITIONS TO IT/DISC DIVISION
The Drain Commissioner, in conjunction with Information Technology, has reviewed its
Geographic Information System needs and is recommending that one Application
Analyst/Programmer II and one Customer Services Technician I be transferred from the Drain
Commissioner to Information Technology to assist with integration and implementation of GIS
programs for the Drain Commissioner. This action will also allow these posi tions to acquire
additional skills in maintaining GIS technology for the Drain Commissioner on a long -term basis.
Transfer of positions to another department requires a public hearing, which has been set for the
November 8, 2001, Board meeting.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Amos.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
10. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT 2001 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
– DESIGN TAXISTREET CONFIGURATION
The Oakland County International Airport is in receipt of a Michigan Department of Transportation
Grant Contract for Federal Aviation Administration funds in the amount of $87,300, and state funds
of $4,850, for development and improvement of the Airport. The funds will be used for
environmental clearance for realignment, widening and extension of Runway 18/36, closure of
Runway 4/22, a ground run-up enclosure, development of hangar area and design of taxistreet
configuration near the proposed ground run -up enclosure site. The required County match of
$4,850 will be provided by the Airport Fund.
Patterson moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Amos.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
11. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – FLEET EXPANSION OF TWO (2)
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VEHICLES FOR PARKS & RECREATION
Parks and Recreation is requesting the addition of two leased vehicles, an extended cab
pick-up truck and a sports utility vehicle, to be assigned to Recreation Administration and
Technical Support. Cost of purchase is $53,500 and will be taken from General Fund
Contingency. Any future reduction of the Parks and Recreation fleet will result in a return of
the remaining capital to the County General Fun d.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Amos.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
12. MR #01280 – DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION –
2001/2002 COMPREHENSIVE, PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC)
ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Department of Community Health has awarded the Health Division funding of
$7,987,371 for FY 2001/2002. Funds are utilized for Health Division programs as outlined in the
attached resolution. No personnel changes are being requested.
Mr. Palmer requested information on the Family Planning General Services program.
Amos moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Moss.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Patterson absent.
13. MR #01281 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION –
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ)
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has awarded reimbursement agreement
funding of $1,163,890 to the Health Division for FY 2001/2002. Funding is for services related to
Non-Community (Type II) Water Supply, Long-Term Drinking Water Monitoring, Radon, Public
Swimming Pool Inspections and Source Water Assessment Programs. No personnel changes are
requested.
Amos moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Dingeldey.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Patterson absent.
14. MR #01283 – DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
– RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The resolution authorizes creation of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) which
will allow the County to identify and treat environmentally distressed areas for revitalization.
This resolution will be before the Board of Commissioners on November 29, 2001, following
the public hearing and consideration of the Resolution of Intent to Create a Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority.
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Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Report. Supported by
Amos.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
15. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT /FISCAL SERVICES/
REIMBURSEMENT – TRANSFER OF MEDICAL CARE FACILITY BILLING FUNCTION
AND RELATED PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Management and Budget is seeking to consolidate the funct ion of reimbursement by
transferring three positions that handle Medical Care Facility medical billing services from
the Fiscal Services Division to Reimbursement. One Account Clerk II and two Jr.
Accountant positions will be transferred to Reimbursement. Management and Budget is
also anticipating the retirement of several long-term employees and is requesting the
creation of one temporary Collection Specialist I position to assist during the transition and
training period and the reclassification of several positions within Reimbursement to reflect
proposed changes and assignments. Funding will be provided by a FY 2001 Year End
Designated Fund Balance.
Amos moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by
Dingeldey.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
16. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – REVISE FISCAL POLICIES
MANUAL TO INCLUDE CAPITALIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Management and Budget is requesting to amend the County’s Fiscal Policy Manual to include a
capitalization threshold for Enterprise Funds of $5,000, the same as the General Fixed Assist
Account Group. Risk Management will maintain a video inventory of all physical assets for
insurance purposes.
Dingeldey moved approval of the attached suggest ed Resolution. Supported by
Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
17. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION –
ALLOCATION TO SUPPORT FY 2001 INDIRECT COST CHARGE
Management and Budget is requesting authorization to appropriate $489,338 from the
Designated Fund Balance for Internal Service Fund – Rate Adjustments, to the Medical
Care Facility Fund, the Information Technology Fund, the CLEMIS Fund, the Radio
Communications Fund, the Telephone Communication Fund, the County Market Fund and
the Printing, Mailing and Copier Fund, to pay FY 2001 indirect cost charges consistent with
with the County’s Indirect Cost Allocation Plan developed by DMG Maximus.
Amos moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution . Supported by Moss.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
B. Sheriff Department –Criminal Records Improvement Byrne Grant Application
C. GFOA Letter of Award for Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
Dingeldey moved to receive and file the communications B and C. Supported by Causey-
Mitchell.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
A. Sheriff’s Department – Aviation unit Status Report (Verbal Presentation)
Sheriff Bouchard summarized the activities of the helicopter from the time it was put into
service following delivery to the County in May. The helicopter has responded to numerous
requests for assistance from other police departments within the County. Efforts include
locating lost children, pursuing suspects, assisting a t accident scenes, as well as
responding to anthrax scares and increased patrol and security flights following the
September 11 terrorist attack.
Under warranty and FAA requirements, the helicopter must be on the ground for
maintenance after a certain number of hours in the air. As a result of this requirement, the
Sheriff will be requesting a second helicopter before year end. A second pilot is currently in
training.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the commit tee, the meeting was adjourned at
10:52 a.m.
_________________________ _______________________________
Helen Hanger James H. VanLeuven, Jr.
Senior Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committ ee approval.