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March 20, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dingeldey at 9:30 a.m. in the Pernick-
Aaron Conference Room, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Nancy Dingeldey, David N. Galloway, Vincent Gregory, Fran Amos, David B. Buckley, an d
William Brian
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Eric Coleman and George W. Suarez
OTHERS PRESENT:
Personnel Department Judy Eaton, Director
Jennifer Mason, Supervisor
Lois Koeber, Supervisor
Nancy Scarlet, Manager
Roxanne Hill, Training Supervisor
Heather Mason, Analyst
Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
Kelly Stout, Analyst
Fiscal Services Tim Soave
Sheriff's Department Captain McCabe
Dale Cunningham, Manager
Chuck Snarey, Captain
Stephen Jacobs, Lieutenant
Rich Cummins, Sergeant
Douglas Eader, Captain
Berry Zeemas, Lieutenant
Barbara Martin, Clerk
Christina Russell, Chief of Comm.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Nancy Dingeldey
Chairperson
David N. Galloway
Majority Vice-Chair
Vincent Gregory
Minority Vice-Chair
Fran Amos
David B. Buckley
William Brian
Eric Coleman
George W. Suarez
Circuit Court Pamela Howitt, Deputy Administrator
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OTHERS PRESENT (Continued):
Community Corrections Barbara Hankey, Manager
52nd District Court Linda Hammerstein, Court Admin. 52-3
Oakland Press C. Crumm
Board of Commissioners Harvey Wedell, Senior BOC Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT
Roxanne Hill, Personnel Department, indicated she attended the meeting to comment on
the Personnel Department's meeting with the Prosecutor. Commissioner Coleman
requested this information. As Commissioner Coleman was unable to attend today's'
meeting she will return April 10th.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF February 27, 2002
Amos moved to approve the minutes of February 27, 2002 as printed. Supported by
Buckley.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Galloway, Coleman and Suarez
absent.
Chairperson Dingeldey indicated several handouts had been distributed.
1. Corrected Personnel Committee Summary
2. Corrected Merit System Eligibility List Extension
3. Corrected page 2 of Item #6
4. Item #9 as amended by the Public Services Committee
The Public Services Committee changes made to Item #9 eliminate the need for Personnel
Committee action.
Amos moved to remove Item #9 from the agenda. Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Galloway, Coleman and Suarez
absent.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – EXTENSION OF MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBIL ITY LISTS
The Personnel Department is requesting the extension of eight eligibility lists for an
additional six months.
Brian moved approval of the extension of the requested eligibility lists. Supported
by Amos.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION, PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, AND PUBLIC
SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – FY2002 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY
INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Family Independence Agency approved the grant application as submitted,
and awarded Oakland County a federal pass-through grant totaling $750,182 of which
$675,162 is from the State as a Federal pass-through, and the balance of $75,018 is the
County's match. Eight existing positions will continue and funding for one SR Youth and
Family Caseworker II position will be transferred from State Court Administrative Office
grant funding to funding under this grant. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the
County to any future commitment. Continuation of the special revenue positions in the
grant is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
Amos moved to receive and file this item. Supported by Gregory.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Galloway, Coleman and Suarez
absent.
MR #02062 52ND DISTRICT COURT/SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
SECURITY AT 52ND DISTRICT COURT
The Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office conducted a security study of the 52 nd
District Courts and recommended the implementation of certain actions to improve
security. This request is for purchase and installation of metal detection and x-ray
equipment and facility alterations to address security concerns at the court's public areas
and public entrances, as well as in the courtrooms. To implement these measures
additional staff will be required to operate the equipment. Authorization to create four
GF/GP full-time eligible Deputy I positions and three GF/GP part-time non-eligible Court
Deputy II positions at 1,640 hours each in the Sheriff/Corrective Services-Satellite
Facilities/Courthouse Security Unit is requested.
Amos moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation MR #02062 be adopted. Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Coleman and Suarez absent.
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MR #02058 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #4 FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
The City of Rochester Hills is requesting an amendment to their contract which
would add one Deputy II (no-fill) and one Patrol Investigator bringing the total
Deputy II's (no fill) to thirty-seven and Patrol Investigators to eleven. Total number
of contracted officers is fifty-eight. One unmarked vehicle (with mobile and prep
radio) and one marked patrol unit (with MDC, mobile and prep radio) will be added
to the County fleet.
Amos moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation MR #02058 be adopted. Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Coleman and Suarez absent.
MR #02059 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3 FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD 1999-2003
The Charter Township of Oxford is requesting an amendment to their contract which
would add one Lieutenant, bringing the total number of contracted officers to fourteen.
One marked patrol vehicle (with mobile, prep and MDC) will be added to the County fleet.
Galloway moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation MR #02059 be adopted. Supported by Amos.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Coleman and Suarez absent.
MR #02060 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – IMPLEMENTATION OF A MEDICAL AND FIRE
DISPATCH SYSTEM AND PERSONNEL ACTIONS
To ensure prompt and accurate processing of calls for emergency medical assistance, the
Sheriff's Department is proposing the implementation of a medical and fire priority
dispatch system. To coordinate these changes the Sheriff's Department is requesting the
creation of a new classification and one position titled Sheriff Communications Quality
Assurance Supervisor at salary grade 11, Overtime Non-Exempt.
Gregory moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation MR #02060 be adopted. Supported by Amos.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Coleman and Suarez absent.
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MR #02061 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – CREATION OF FORENSIC ARTIST CLASSIFICATION
AND RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE POSITION
A valuable investigative tool in the identification process is the development of two -
dimensional composite drawings, two and three dimensional craniofacial reconstruction,
photographic retouching, hand-drawn age progressions, crime scene sketching and
graphic visual aids. To more efficiently conduct investigations and more effectively
provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies the Sheriff's Department is
proposing the creation of a new classification titled Forensic Artist, overtime Non-Exempt.
Amos moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation MR #02061 be adopted. Supported by Brian.
Buckley moved to amend MR #02061 by replacing the existing NOW THEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED paragraph with the following:
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of a new classification titled Forensic Artist,
overtime Non-Exempt, at salary grade 8."
Supported by Brian.
Motion to amend carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman and Suarez
absent.
Main Motion as amended.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman and Suarez absent.
MR #02041 DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET / FISCAL SERVICES –
CREATION OF ACCOUNTANT III POSITION FOR GRANTS ACCOUNTING
During the past eight years Oakland County has made a concerted effort to obtain grant
funding from Federal, State and private sources in order to expand services to its citizens
without expenditure of General Fund dollars. Oakland County has expanded the dollar
value of grants by 80%. The addition of one GF/GP funded Accountant III position would
place the County in a better position to meet all grant accounting and financial reporting
requirements.
Amos moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation MR #02041 be adopted. Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Coleman and Suarez absent.
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MR #02050 COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/SOLID WASTE RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT – CREATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP ASSOCIATE PLANNER AND ONE (1) SR
CLERK III POSITION
The creation of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has significantly increased the
workload of Solid Waste Resource Management staff. Management is requesting the
creation of one GF/GP Associate Planner position to oversee the conversion of historical
data with GIS data, and assist in the preparation and implementation planning projects
related to waste management and specialized programs. Management is also requesting
the creation of one SR Clerk III position to provide clerical support for Solid Waste
Resource Management programs and staff. The SR Clerk III position will be funded by the
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Grant and is contingent on continued grant funding.
Gregory moved the Personnel Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation MR #02050 be adopted. Supported by Amos.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman and Suarez absent.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Amos moved to receive and file Items A and B.
A. Position Change Summary Report
B. Circuit District Court – 2002 Byrne Juvenile Drug Court Grant Application
Supported by Gregory.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
Brian moved to adjourn at 10:20 a.m. Supported by Gregory.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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James H. VanLeuven, Jr., Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.