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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2002.01.14 - 35699WILLIAM R. PATTERSON Chairperson PETER H. WEBSTER Vice Chairperson TIM MELTON Minority Vice Chairperson January 14, 2002 The meeting of the General Government Committee was called to order at 10:28 a.m. by Chairperson Patterson, in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: William R. Patterson, Peter Webster, Timothy Melton, Shelley G. Taub, Hugh D. Crawford, Chuck Moss, Ruel E. McPherson, Michelle Friedman Appel. COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT CLERK/REGISTER Frank Millard, Deputy Clerk/Register Stephanie Schroeder, Chief Deputy Kathy Daniels, Supervisor CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel HUMAN SERVICES Thomas Gordon, Director OTHERS (see attached list) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS John Garfield, District #9 James H. VanLeuven, Administrative Director Sheryl Mitchell, Analyst Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Erwin distributed and read his written comments regarding the Community Mental Health Authority and MORC (placed on file). Ms. Cunningham provided the committee with a copy of Judge Kuhn's Opinion and Order in the matter of Harbor Telegraph, et. al and the City of Pontiac vs. Oakland County Board of Commissioners, et. al (placed on file). CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - INCREASE OF FEES FOR SEARCHING FOR AND PROVIDING COPIES OF VITAL RECORDS OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470 Telephone (248) 858-0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Shelley G. Taub Hugh Crawford Chuck Moss Ruel E. McPherson Michelle Friedman Appel GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 January 14, 2002 The Clerk/Register of Deeds is requesting an increase in fees for vital records predicated upon recent legislation allowing for such increases as detailed in the resolution. In 1992 legislation was passed authorizing an increase from $10.00 to $13.00 for certified copies. The fee of $10.00 charged by the Clerk for this service has not increased since 1979. The Clerk is requesting approval to increase several fees and to establish several additional fees for current services, for which no fee was previously established, to offset the costs of providing these services. Taub moved approval of the suggested resolution. Supported by Webster. Taub moved to amend the resolution's NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to strike (D) ($5.00 for verification of facts). Supported by Friedman Appel. McPherson moved to table the resolution. Supported by Moss. Roll Call to table the resolution. Ayes: Melton Nays: Webster Moss Taub McPherson Crawford Patterson Friedman Appel Motion to table failed. Roll Call on the amendment. Ayes: Taub Nays: Crawford Moss McPherson Friedman Appel Webster Melton Patterson Motion to amend failed. Crawford moved to amend the resolution's NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to strike $15.00 for (A) and insert $10.00 (current charge). Supported by Webster. Roll Call on the amendment. Ayes: Crawford Nays: Taub Friedman Appel Moss Webster McPherson GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 January 14, 2002 Patterson Melton Motion to amend failed. Roll call on the main motion. Ayes: Crawford Nays: Moss Patterson McPherson Friedman Appel Webster Melton Taub Motion failed. MR #01336 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - URGING ENACTMENT OF LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS TO ACTIVE MILITARY RESERVISTS AND NATIONAL GUARD AGAINST DISCONNECTION OF UTILITY SERVICE The resolution would encourage the enactment of federal and sta te legislation, and Michigan Public Service Commission rules, to provide for a moratorium on telephone and utility service disconnections for the families of National Guardsmen and Reservists called into active duty. Mr. Garfield stated that reservists and National Guard members constitute 52% of the military. The Solders' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act provides certain protections to military personnel regarding property, taxes and contracts but contains no provisions to protect utility services. Legisla tors would be encouraged to provide this protection not only to overseas military personnel but to those who have been called to active duty on home soil as part of the nation's efforts to implement greater security measures as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. Mr. Garfield, sponsor of the resolution, and Messrs. Bressler, Jackson, Jackson and Morton spoke in support of the resolution. Moss moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Melton. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Mr. Crawford asked to be kept informed on how this effort is progressing. MR #01318 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF MICHIGAN'S BORDERS The resolution, introduced by Commissioner McPherson, supports the appropriation of emergency funding for local law enforcement agencies and the National Guard in maintaining safe and efficient border systems at the Ambassador Bridge, Detroit Windsor Tunnel and Blue Water Bridge. The Detroit Regional Chamber has developed an action plan for border security and has GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 January 14, 2002 been in communication with the office of Homeland Security to address the issue of funding. McPherson moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested res olution. Supported by Crawford. Taub moved to report to amend the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to include Tom Ridge, Office for Homeland Security. Supported by Melton. Motion to amend carried on a voice vote. Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote. OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - STATUS UPDATE The following individuals spoke regarding the current financial status of the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (CMH) and MORC: John Cocciolone, Jackie Wilson, Vickie Krigner, Paul MacCormack, Dale Prentiss, Elmer Cerano and Joseph Erwin. Mr. Berrie, Ms. Griffith and Mr. Garrett of the OCCMHA also provided comments on this matter. Mr. Berrie noted that additional federal funding was available provided that matching dollars could be provided. Mr. Garrett reported that CMH is anticipating a $3.5 million shortfall for FY 2001. A copy of the audit will be provided to the County. It is expected that this shortfall will be paid out of the Authority's existing General Fund. An anticipated $1 million shortfall for FY 2002 will be made up within the Authority's existing structure. The Authority expects to have a balanced budget by the end of this Fiscal Year. Mr. Patterson asked that every commissioner be provided with a copy of the audit. COMMUNICATIONS A. DTE Energy Foundation Grant Application for Senior Resource Guide B. Crawford County Resolution Re: County Youth Homes C. Cheboygan County Resolution Supporting SB 677 D. Arenac County Resolution Supporting SB 677 E. Benzie County Resolution Supporting Reinstatement of Cooperative Resource Management Initiative Program Funding F. Oakland County Historical Commission Minutes (2/14/01; 3/14/01; 4/11/01; 6/13/01; 9/12/01; 10/04/01; 11/01/01) GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 January 14, 2002 G. 09/17/01 Oakland County Senior Advisory Council Minutes H. 10/17/01 Oakland County Senior Advisory Council Minutes I. 10/24/01 OLHSA Minutes J. 12/01 AAA 1-B Aging Issues Update Taub moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by Moss. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 P.M. ________________________ _______________________________ Helen Hanger, James H. VanLeuven, Jr. Senior Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.