HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2002.12.05 - 35777SUE ANN DOUGLAS
Chairperson
CHUCK MOSS
Vice Chairperson
BRENDA CAUSEY-MITCHELL
Minority Vice Chairperson
December 5, 2002
The meeting of the Finance Committee was called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Chairperson
Douglas, in Committee Room A, Commissioners= Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac,
Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sue Ann Douglas, Chair; Chuck Moss, Vice Chair; Brenda Causey-Mitchell, Minority Vice
Chair; Charles Palmer; Larry Obrecht; Nancy Dingeldey; William Patterson; Michelle
Friedman Appel.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Shelley Taub, Tim Melton
OTHERS PRESENT:
CIRCUIT COURT Pam Howitt, Deputy Administrator
CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS G. William Caddell, Clerk/Register
Frank Millard, Deputy Clerk/Register
CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel
DISTRICT COURT 52-1 Judge Brian MacKenzie
Michelle Bilger, Administrator
Debby Bigger, Accountant
Patricia Crane, Probation
EMERGENCY RESPONSE Michael Sturm, Administrator
Gail Novak, Chief
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Mike Hughson, Property Specialist
FISCAL SERVICES Tim Soave, Manager
LaVerne Smith, Supervisor
Stephania Rogers, Supervisor
Joe Matkosky, Analyst
Linda Pearson
Michael Pohlod, Analyst
Gaia Piir, Systems Coordinator
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Phil Bertolini, Director
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
Ed Poisson, Deputy Director
PERSONNEL Tom Eaton, Deputy Director
Mary Pardee, Analyst
Karen Jones, Labor Relations Specialist
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Margaret Scott, Assistant Prosecutor
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
Larry Obrecht
Shelley Taub
Nancy Dingeldey
William Patterson
Michelle Friedman Appel
Tim Melton
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SHERIFF Mike McCabe, Chief of Staff
Damon Shields, Captain
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
SUPPORT SERVICES Todd Birkle, Manager
TREASURER Pat Dohany, Deputy Treasurer
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Hugh Crawford, District #17
James H. VanLeuven, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, Analyst
Harvey Wedell, Analyst
Julia Ruffin, Community Liaison
Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moss moved approval of the minutes of November 14, 2002, and November 21,
2002, as printed. Supported by Patterson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA
Revised handouts for Items 5, 25, 28 and 37 were distributed and reviewed by Mr. Soave.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
5. CONTINGENCY REPORT
Following approval of items 9 and 10 on today's agenda, the FY 2003 Contingency Fund
will be reduced to $276,274.
Mr. Matkosky reviewed the law enforcement payment schedule for Royal Oak Township. A
copy of the November 30, 2002, invoice was provided to the committee.
Obrecht moved to receive and file the Contingency Report for FY 2003 dated
December 3, 2002. Supported by Moss.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
6a. MR #02293 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE - FISCAL YEAR 2003
ALLOCATION
The City of Orchard Lake Village is requesting reimbursement of its Fiscal Year 2003
$20,101.47 Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement allocation for sewer and
drainage expenses related to the Indian Trail paving project.
6b. MR #02290 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS - FY 2002 AND FY 2003
ALLOCATION
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The City of Rochester Hills is requesting reimbursement of its $291,919.73 annual
Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement allocations for Fiscal Years 2002 and
2003 relating to the Moon Drain and Green Acre Drain project.
6c. MR #02297 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF NOVI - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
The City of Novi is requesting reimbursement of its Fiscal Year 2003 $192,638.01
Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement allocation for expenses related to the
protection of shallow ground water wells for property formally used as an orchard site
located north of Twelve Mile Road.
6d. MR #02296 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF NORTHVILLE - FISCAL YEARS 2000, 2001, 2002 AND
2003 ALLOCATIONS
The City of Northville is requesting reimbursement of its $15,598.13 annual Environmental
Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement allocations for Fiscal Years 2000, 2001, 2002 and
2003 relating to the City's program to eliminate illicit discharge.
6e. MR #02295 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WALLED LAKE - FISCAL YEARS 2000, 2001, 2002
AND 2003 ALLOCATION
The City of Walled Lake is requesting reimbursement of its $24,028.43 annual
Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement allocations for Fiscal Years 2000, 2001,
2002 and 2003 relating to the Wellsboro Drive water system improvement project.
6f. MR #02291 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF HOLLY - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
The Village of Holly is requesting reimbursement of its Fiscal Yea r 2003 $18,567.29
Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement allocation for expenses related to storm
sewer, sanitary sewer and watermain replacement of the Maple Street project.
6g. MR #02292 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROSE - FISCAL YEAR 2001 ALLOCATION
The Township of Rose is requesting reimbursement of its Fiscal Year 2001 $20,555.25
Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement allocation for work related to
improvement of public water supply for the Rose Township Hall and creation of Local Area
Network to monitor groundwater protection.
6h. MR #02288 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF TROY - FISCAL YEARS 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 AND
2003 ALLOCATION
The City of Troy is requesting reimbursement of its $418,630.17 annual Environmental
Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement allocations for Fiscal Years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
and 2003 for work related to the Dennis Powers Drain project.
6i. MR #02289 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT IN ADDISON TOWNSHIP - FISCAL YEARS 2001, 2002 AND 2003
ALLOCATION
Addison Township is requesting reimbursement of its $22,762.63 annual Environmental
Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement allocations for Fiscal Years 2001, 2002 and 2003 for
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expenses related to the purchase of watershed acreage.
6j. MR #02294 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH LYON - FISCAL YEARS 1999, 2000, 2001,
2002 AND 2003 ALLOCATIONS
The City of South Lyon is requesting reimbursement of its $28,515.42 annual
Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement allocations for Fiscal Years 1999, 2000,
2001, 2002 and 2003 relating to the South Lyon #1 drain project.
Dingeldey moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Notes
for Consent Agenda items 6a. - 6j. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub, Friedman Appel and
Melton absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
7. TREASURER'S OFFICE - AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW AGAINST DELINQUENT
2002 TAXES
The Treasurer is requesting authorization to borrow against delinquent 2002 taxes for
purposes as authorized under Public Act 206 of 1893.
Moss moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Resolution.
Supported by Dingeldey.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub, Friedman Appel and
Melton absent.
8. TREASURER'S OFFICE - AUTHORIZATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
DELINQUENT 2002 TAXES
The Treasurer is requesting authorization, per P.A. 206 of 1 893, to establish an
administrative fund for the administration of delinquent 2002 taxes.
Dingeldey moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Resolution.
Supported by Causey-Mitchell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub, Friedman Appel and
Melton absent.
9. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON 1999 -2003
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to amend its 1999-2003 law enforcement contract with Lyon
Township beginning January 1, 2003, to add one Deputy II (Patrol Investigator) to the Contracted
Patrol Unit, Patrol Services Division, and to add one unmarked vehicle, with mobile and prep radio,
to the County fleet. Operating costs and revenue equal $65,367 for FY 2003 and $89,450 for FY
2004. Vehicle capital costs of $25,959 will be provided by the Contingency Fund.
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Dingeldey moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Patterson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub, Friedman Appel and
Melton absent.
10. MR #02286 - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND 1999-2003
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to amend its 1999 -2003 law enforcement contract with
Highland Township beginning January 1, 2003. Eleven Deputy II (with fill -in) will be downgraded
to Deputy II (no-fill) and one Deputy II (Patrol Investigator) will be added to the Contracted Patrol
Unit, Patrol Services Division. One unmarked vehicle with Mobile Data Computer, mobile and
prep radio will be added to the County fleet. Operating costs and revenue equal $30,366 for FY
2003 and $41,560 for FY 2004. Vehicle capital costs of $32,267 will be provided by the
Contingency Fund.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Obrecht.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub, Friedman
Appel and Melton absent.
11. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #4 FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD 1999-2003
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to amendment its 1999-2003 law enforcement contract with
Oxford Township to add one Deputy II (no-fill) to the Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol Services
Division. Operating costs and revenue equal $66,160 for FY 2003 and $90,534 for FY 2004.
Patterson moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub, Friedman
Appel and Melton absent.
11a. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD 1999 -
2003
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to amend its 1999 -2003 law enforcement contract
with Springfield Township to add one Deputy II to the Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol
Services Division. Operating costs and revenues total $74,860 for FY 2003 and $102,444
for FY 2004.
Patterson moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Dingeldey.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
12. MR #02287 - SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/DARE, INTERNET &
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DRUG AWARENESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE RANGE
Pursuant to P.A. 368 of 1978, the Sheriff is requesting authorization to use forf eiture funds to
purchase $33,7500.00 in educational supplies for the DARE, Internet/Drug Awareness program,
including $8,750 to purchase a certificate machine, and an additional $8,100 to complete the
purchase of a simulated firing range authorized per MR #02011, for a total of $41,850.
Obrecht moved to report to amend the resolution to strike all language relating to the
DARE certificate machine. Supported by Moss.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Causey-Mitchell, Obrecht, Friedman Appel, Moss
Nays: Palmer, Dingeldey, Patterson, Douglas
Absent: Taub, Melton
Motion failed.
Dingeldey moved to report to amend the resolution to insert the following language:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future maintenance, repairs and replacement
costs associated with the Certificate Machine for DARE be paid for by the Sheriff's
Department Law Enforcement Enhancement Account.
Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Obrecht and Friedman Appel voting no and
Taub and Melton absent.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Obrecht.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Obrecht voting no and Taub and Melton
absent.
In response to questions regarding other departments being able to utilize the machine,
Captain McCabe indicated that the Sheriff would consider those requests on an individual
basis.
13. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR ARMORED VEHICLE
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to use a portion of forfeiture funds to purchase an armored
vehicle with a ramp system for the Special Response Team in the amount of $275,000. This
vehicle will be equipped with the liberator MARS ramp system, authorized for purchase per MR
#02011.
Captain Shields explained the circumstances in which these vehicles are used and p rovided the
committee with a written summary on the requested vehicle. The current Dragoon is owned by
General Dynamics, who has shifted its program to production of a six -wheel version for military
applications and will be moving the program to Spain, ma king it extremely difficult to obtain
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replacement parts. Additionally, the current Dragoon is experiencing transmission problems.
Obrecht moved to report to amend the resolution to insert the following language:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any future costs for maintenance, repair or
replacement of this new armored vehicle be paid for by the Sheriff's Department
Law Enforcement Enhancement Account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any future costs for maintenance, and repair
associated with the existing Dragoon be paid for by the Sheriff's Department Law
Enforcement Enhancement Account with prior authorization by the Board of
Commissioners.
Supported by Moss.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
Patterson moved appro val of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
14. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - 2002-2003 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Department of State Police, Office of Highway Safety Planning has awarded the
Sheriff $1,047,698 in grant funding from Public Act 416 to conduct secondary road patrol activities.
This is a 9.83% increase over the 2001/2002 award. The grant will be used to fund 10 positions
and associated vehicles and equipment.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Moss.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
15. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - 2003 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Automobile Theft Prevention Authority has awarded the Sheriff's Auto Theft Unit $277,350 in
grant funding for the period of January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003. The total program of
$541,871 includes the Sheriff's grant match of $92,450, the Waterford Police Department award
of $72,252, with a $24,084 match, and the Pontiac Police Department's award of $56,801, with a
match of $18,934.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Patters on.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
16. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2003 AUTOMOBILE THEFT
PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA) GRANT
The State of Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority has awarde d the Prosecuting
Attorney $238,928 in grant funding for the period January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003.
This is a 4.68% increase over the previous award. The County match share is $59,732. The
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grant will be used to continue to fund one Assistant Prosecuting Attorney IV and one Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney III.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Patterson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Obrecht, Taub and Melton absent.
17. CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION - 2003 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT CONTINUATION
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Circuit Court has been awarded a $105,000 grant from the State Court Administrators Office,
Michigan Drug Court Program, for the period of January 1, 2003, through Decemb er 31, 2003.
An additional County in-kind match of $35,000, supplied by the Byrne Memorial Grant, is required
for total funding of $140,000. The Grant will be used to fund one Community Service
Coordinator, contracted services, supplies, travel and confe rence.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Dingeldey.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Obrecht, Taub and Melton absent.
18. CIRCUIT COURT/GENERAL JURISDICTION - 2003 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT
CONTINUATION GRANT (ADULT PROGRAM)
The Circuit Court has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the State Court Administrators Office,
Michigan Drug Court Program, for the period of January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003. An
additional County in-kind match of $13,333, supplied by the Byrne Memorial Grant, is required for
total funding of $53,333. The Grant will be used to fund drug testing services, program evaluation
and emergency treatment for detoxification, travel and conference for personnel training and
program supplies. The in-kind match will continue to fund one Community Service Coordinator.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Dingeldey.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
19. STATE OF MICHIGAN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (MICSES)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - CONVERSION TO MICHIGAN CHILD SUPPORT
ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM 2.4
The resolution authorizes the Board of Commissioners' Chairperson to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Family Independence Agency for conversion to MICSES, version 2.4,
following agreement by the County Executive, the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court and the Board of
Commissioners. The State of Michigan must convert its MICSES to version 2.4 statewide by
September 30, 2003, to obtain federal certification and avoid $142 million in penalties.
Dingeldey moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Patterson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
20. 52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION I - FY 2003 MICHIGAN SOBRIETY COURT
CONTINUATION
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The 52nd-1 District Court is requesting authorization to continue two Probation Officer I positions,
scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2002, to handle case management for Sobriety Court
participants. The Court is also proposing to raise its Assessment Fee from $100 to $125 for
program participants for the 2003 calendar year to support these positions.
Judge MacKenzie indicated that the program has saved over 128,000 jail days.
Dingeldey moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
21. DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION I - 2003 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM
CONTINUATION GRANT CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
The State Court Administrator's Office, Michigan Drug Court Program, has awarded the 52 -1
District Court $37,284,with the required County match of $12,428 to be provided by the 2003
Byrne Memorial Grant, for a total of $49,712. The grant will fund one Probation Officer I position.
Causey-Mitchell moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Patterson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
22. 52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION IV - 2003 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM
CONTINUATION GRANT CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
The State Court Administrator's Office, Michigan Drug Court Program, has awarded the 52 -4
District Court $35,000. The required in-kind County match of $55,944 will be provided by general
fund employees, an additional County in-kind match of $25,000 to be provided by the County's
Office of Substance Abuse and $5,500 from the City of Troy will be provided for the local in -kind
match. The grant will fund one Probation Officer I position and contracted services.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Causey -
Mitchell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Dingeldey, Taub and Melton absent.
23. 52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION II - CREATION OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR
ADDITIONAL JUDGESHIP IN THE SECOND DIVISION, CLARKSTON
P.A. 448 of 2000 transferred Rose and White Lake Townships from jurisdiction of the 52 -1 to the
52-2 District Court. In response to this action, MR #01096 transferred one judgeship from the 52-
1 District Court to the 52-2 District Court effective January 1, 2003. The 52 nd-2 District Court is
requesting authorization to create one District Court Recorder II, one Court Clerk and one
Probation Officer I to support this additional judgeship.
Patterson moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Dingeldey, Taub and Melton absent.
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24. COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - CREATION OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR
NEWLY ELECTED JUDGESHIPS IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
P.A. 252 of 2001 authorized two additional judgeships in the Sixth Judicial Court. In response to
this action, MR #02028 authorized creation of these two judgeship s. The Clerk is requesting
authorization to create two Court Clerk positions to support these additional judgeships.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Causey -
Mitchell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Dingeldey, Taub and Melton absent.
25. DRAIN COMMISSIONER - WATKINS LAKE LEVEL AUGMENTATION WELL PROJECT
Pursuant to P.A. 451 of 1994, the Drain Commissioner is requesting that the Board of
Commissioners acknowledge receipt by the Drain Commissioner of the petition for establishment
of a winter level and construction of an augmentation well project for Watkins Lake. Corporation
Counsel shall initiate proceedings in Circuit Court to pursue this request. There are no fiscal
implications at this time.
Mr. Obrecht inquired as to whether the homeowners had put up $10,000 to begin the project.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Obrecht.
Obrecht moved to amend the Fiscal Note to add an 8 th paragraph to state:
8. Passage of the resolution is contingent upon fulfillment of the obligation to escrow
$10,000 at the Drain Commissioner's Office to begin the process.
Supported by Palmer.
Motion to amend carried on a voice vote.
Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Dingeldey, Taub
and Melton absent.
26. COUNTY EXECUTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS - 2002 STATE
DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT GRANT (SDPEG) ACCEPTANCE
The County Executive-Emergency Response and Preparedness Division has been awarded
federal pass-through funding of $301,790 by the Michigan Department of State Police,
Emergency Management Division, for purchase of specialized equipment and an additional award
of $4,500 for exercises. This equipment will enhance state and local agency capability to respond
to domestic terrorism or incidents involving weapons of mass destruction.
Mr. Obrecht asked whether the 52nd District Court was included in the County's Needs
Assessment plan.
Mr. Sturm indicated he thought this to be the case but would check on Mr. Obrecht's question and
let him know.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Obrecht.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Dingeldey, Taub and Melton abse nt.
27. COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS - TORNADO
WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - LYON TOWNSHIP
Emergency Response and Preparedness is requesting authorization to expand the County's
centrally activated tornado warning system within Lyon Township with the purchase of two sirens.
Consistent with past practice, Lyon Township will pay $31,500 or 75% of the total cost for the
sirens and the County will pay the remaining $10,500 or 25% of cost, retain ownership and be
responsible for maintenance and electrical costs.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Moss.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Causey-Mitchell, Dingeldey, Taub and
Melton absent.
28. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES - LEASED VEHICLES - FLEET EXPANSION OF
ONE (1) DEPARTMENT OWNED VEHICLE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERTAINING TO
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The resolution would authorize the purchase of one department -owned emergency response
vehicle to be provided to a local mutual aid group for bioterrorism response. Funding for this
vehicle was authorized by MR #02085 and encumbered in FY 2002.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Moss.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
29. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT
EASEMENTS FOR WATER MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER TO THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
HILLS - NEW 52-3 COURTHOUSE AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER HILLS (TAX PARCEL No. 15-26-377-001)
Facilities Management is requesting authorization to grant easements for water main and sanitary
sewer and related appurtenances to the City of Rochester Hills, for the sum of $1 dollar,
to provide these services for the new 52-3 Courthouse and Sheriff Substation.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Dingeldey.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
30. PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION FIRST QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FY 2003
The Personnel Department has completed its review of 5 salary grade placement
classifications for 7 positions and is recommending 1 class/1 position be upgraded and 4
classes/6 positions remain the same.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Patterson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
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31. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - THREE YEAR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH TOTAL
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE & MANAGEMENT, INC. (T.E.A.M.)
Personnel is requesting authorization to extend its current contract with Total Employee
Assistance & Management, Inc. (T.E.A.M.) for three years starting January 1, 2003, through
December 31, 2005, at a 4% increase per year. The previous contract period was January 1,
2000, to December 31, 2002. T.E.A.M. provides employee assistance services, including
training, presentations and workshops to county employees.
Dingeldey moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Patterson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
At this time, the remaining items were taken up as presenters were available.
34. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - COMMUNITY AND
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION - FY 2002 HOUSING COUNSELING GRANT ACCEPTANCE
Community and Economic Development has been awarded a $20,281 Housing Counseling grant
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grant will be used to
supplement Community Development Block Grant funds to provide housing counseling services.
Obrecht moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
36. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT - APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX
RATES
The resolution authorizes the Equalization Division to sign tax certificates on which tabulation of
local taxes is based, authorizing and directing the various assessing officers to spread the rates
against the taxable valuation set forth for 2002, as detailed in the "2002 Apportionment of Local
Tax Rates" document.
Moss moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Obrecht.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
32. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - RENEWAL OF THE INTER-
GOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND THE
OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
The Health Division is requesting authorization to enter into an inter -governmental contract with
the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) to provide substance abuse
services to Medicaid recipients. The Health Division, Office of Substance Abuse, is the Michigan
Department of Community Health's designated Coordinating Agency for substance abuse services
for Oakland County. OCCMHA will pay $136,226.30 per month for the term of the agreement for a
total of $1,634,715.60, for the period October 1, 2002, to September 30, 2003.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Causey-
Mitchell.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
33. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - ADJUSTMENTS TO THE
HEALTH DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE
The Health Division is requesting authorization to establish a new fee schedule for personal health
and environmental health services. These fees have not been adjusted since 1993. Fees for
vaccines are based on purchasing costs to the county and do not include administrati ve costs.
Comparison fee information of what Macomb, Kent and Wayne Counties charge was provided to
the committee. The proposed fee adjustments will offset the Health Division's costs. A sliding fee
schedule is available for lower income individuals.
Discussion regarding the Onsite Sewerage System Fees followed.
Dingeldey moved to report to amend the resolution's proposed fee schedule by striking
references to the Onsite Sewerage System Fees, Public/Commercial, and to request that
the Health Division return within 90 days to the appropriate committees to provide a
recommendation on the fees for Onsite Sewerage System Fees, Public/Commercial.
Supported by Obrecht.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Palmer voting no and Taub, Friedman Appel and
Melton absent.
Dingeldey moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Causey-
Mitchell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
35. MR #02281 - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - FOURTH QUARTER
2002 DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
The resolution authorizes the transfer of departmental appropriations for actual quarterly expenses
from the non-departmental budget to the user department. Charges are $1,670,122.66 for data
processing and $64,281.50 for imaging development. Direct charges to Special Revenue and
Proprietary fund departments are $269,903.57, with no charge this quarter to non -county
agencies.
Dingeldey moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Causey-
Mitchell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
37. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 2002 YEAR-END
REPORT AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The resolution authorizes the Board of Commissioners to accept the report of operations for Fiscal
Year 2002, identifying year-end budget amendments, reserves, restricted net assets and fund
balances as detailed in the resolution. The FY 2002 Year -End Report identifies an overall
favorability of $15,343,261 in General Fund /General Purpose Operations. Budget to actual
comparison by cost category identifies the majority of favorability from controllable personnel
expenditures of $8,716,483.98 as a result of the hiring freeze and unfilled vacancies. All
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departments were within budget within cost categories.
Mr. Soave reported that the state is proposing to reduce statutory revenue sharing by
$53,000,000, reflecting an estimated 7% cut. The Governor is recommending that new legislation
be passed which would change this formula so that a county, city, village or township would get no
more than a 3.5% reduction in its revenue sharing. This action would be favorable for counties. A
10% reduction in state revenue sharing was assumed in balancing the 2003 budget; however,
other reductions in state funding which may occur, such as court equity, will have to be
considered. It is anticipated that state revenue sharing will be completely eliminated over the next
several years. At that point, any remaining revenue sharing will be ti ed to one-time project
expenditures.
Mr. Bertolini stated that IT was rolling out a Return on Investment process, to include mitigation of
costs and labor, for use by the leadership groups.
Mr. Moss indicated he would like to see this information on an ongoing basis.
Obrecht moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and Melton absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Sheriff Department - Homeland Security Grant 2002 Application
B. Personnel Department - Optional Supplementary Incentive
C. Notice of Public Hearing for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Unique
Fabricating, Inc.
D. Notice of Public Hearing Re: Objections to Apportionment of Cost of Charles R. Moon Drain
E. Notice of Public Hearing Re: Objections to Apportionment of Cost of Greenacre Drain
Moss moved to receive and file Communications A -E. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at
10:27 a.m.
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Helen Hanger James H. VanLeuven, Jr.
Senior Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
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NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.