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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2003.07.07 - 35818WILLIAM R. PATTERSON Chairperson PETER H. WEBSTER Vice Chairperson DAVID COULTER Minority Vice Chairperson July 7, 2003 Chairperson Patterson called the meeting of the General Government Committee t o order at 2:05 p.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: William R. Patterson, Peter Webster, Bill Bullard, Martin Knollenberg, Jeff Potter, John Scott, David Coulter, Eileen Kowall and Mattie McKinney Hatchett COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE Bob Daddow, Asst. Deputy County Executive Carmen Talbot, South Oakland Liaison, Special Projects INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Phil Bertolini, Director CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Director MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Art Holdsworth, Deputy Director HUMAN SERVICES Thomas J. Gordon, Ph.D., Director CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS G.W. Cadell, Clerk/Register Larry Mitchell, Deputy Clerk/Register S.M.A.R.T. Dan Dirks, General Manager Donna Sykes, Ombudsperson DETROIT FREE PRESS Kathy Gray, Reporter STRATEGIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS Paul Welday, Lobbyist MCPHERSON WELL DRILLING Steve McPherson, Owner JOE MAHER WELL DRILLING Joe Maher, Owner BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tom McMillin, Commissioner, District #11 Chuck Moss, Commissioner, District #20 Greg Jamian, Commissioner, District #16 James VanLeuven, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Larry Mitchell invited the commissioners to attend a demonstration of the new Electronic OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470 Telephone (248) 858-0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Bill Bullard Martin Knollenberg Eileen Kowall Jeff Potter John Scott Mattie McKinney Hatchett GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 July 7, 2003 Recording Exchange (ERX) system that the Clerk/Register of Deeds has put in place. The demonstration will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2 003, at 9:00 a.m. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Scott moved approval of the minutes of June 2, 2003, as printed. Supported by Coulter. Motion carried on a voice vote. Kowall moved approval of the minutes of June 12, 2003, as printed. Supported by Knollenberg. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS 1. VARIOUS CLEMIS OPERATING FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2003 This is a six-month CLEMIS Operating Fund Financial Statement for the period ending March 31, 2003. Information Technology is required to submit financial statements to the General Government and Finance Committees for informational purposes. This financial statement is a breakdown of the Radio Communications Fund, CLEMIS Operating Fund, COPS MORE Fund and the Fire Records Management Fund. Mr. Daddow mentioned that this information is also available on the Oakland County website. Potter moved to receive and file the above -mentioned financial statement. Supported by Hatchett. Motion carried on a voice vote. 2. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – REVISON OF @CCESS OAKLAND MASTER FEE STRUCTURE The resolution approves the revised @ccess Oakland Master Fee Structure. The Master Fee Structure now includes shopping cart products which allows the public to pur chase several products and enter them all in one shopping cart, “One -Stop Shopping”, over the Internet. Fifteen (15%) percent of the revenue generated from this website goes back to the local cities, villages and townships (CVTs). Commissioner Bullard requested to see the total amounts being sent to the CVTs at the end of the fiscal year. Mr. Bertolini stated that he had those reports available, and he would be happy to bring that report to the next General Government Committee meeting. 3. WELL EDUCATION AND PROTECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE – WELL ABANDONMENT PROCEDURES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY This is a report from the Well Education and Protection Advisory Committee requesting that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners formulate a policy establishing that when a GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 July 7, 2003 public water line is brought into a community where the properties (residential and commercial) are using existing wells, that the building department be required to place some type of notification on the property description as to the status of th e well when those properties are tapped into the public water supply. Mr. McPherson expressed his concern that when wells are no longer being used, they are not being properly abandoned, by being capped off. This could cause contaminants, such as lawn fe rtilizer to get into the water tables. Dr. Gordon stated that he is aware of this problem, and he has personally sent letters to people reminding them about proper abandonment, and his staff are frequently in contact with the public informing them about well abandonment and how it has to be recorded. Dr. Gordon’s department (Human Services) is working with the Drain Commissioner’s Office in getting information about whether wells have been abandoned. They have also been working with the Well Drillers Association, and the communities are aware of the proper well-abandonment procedure. 4. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE This is a report to the Board of Commissioners recommending the reappoint ment of Dr. Patricia Armstrong as the mental health professional on the Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee. Scott moved approval of the foregoing attached report recommending the appointment of Dr. Patricia Armstrong to the Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee. Supported by Webster. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING & BUILDING AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEES This is a report to the Board of Commissioners recommending the appointment of Eric Wilson to the Planning & Building Committee and the Personnel Committee. Webster moved approval of the foregoing attached report recommending the appointment of Eric Wilson to the Planning & Building and Personnel Committees. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. MR #03153 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES’ PROPOSAL TO REDUCE PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) The resolution reflects the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ opposition to the proposal by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to drastically cut Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to local units of government for state -owned land. Mr. Welday, GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 July 7, 2003 Strategic Public Affairs, gave an update on this item in Lansing. He stated that on January 3rd, 2003 the Senate had added an amendment to the fiscal year 2003 budget, supplemental Senate Bill 540, and that put the money back in for PILT. He mentioned that there is some ongoing controversy in Lansing on this issue, and it should be resolved within the next few weeks. Bullard moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. MR #03130 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE EXPENSE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 The resolution authorizes the reduction of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Travel and Conference and Workshops & Meeting expense budget by 50% for the f iscal year ending 9/30/03. Mr. Scott suggested that a report be done on the true Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ travel policy and submitted to the Board. The consensus of the committee members was this would be a legitimate issue for next fiscal year, but that it is too late for this year. The resolution failed due to lack of a motion and support. 8. MR #03133 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION TO GRANT A FEDERAL CHARTER TO THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION The resolution reflects the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ support of the Korean War Veterans Association and urges the 108th Congress to pass Bills S. 478 and H.R. 1043, which would grant a Federal Charter to the Korean War Association, Inc. Scott moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Kowall supported. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 9. MR #03142 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE MICHIGAN ITS SHARE OF FEDERAL TRANSIT FUNDI NG AND FOR GREATER FUNDING FOR BUS PROJECTS The resolution reflects the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ support of S.M.A.R.T. in regards to their position of asking the Michigan Congressional delegation to provide a greater return of transit money to the state of origin, making more funding available for bus projects. Currently, only 20% of Federal discretionary funding for transit projects may be allocated to bus or bus facilities, while 65% of all public transportation is provided on buses in this country. Bullard moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Coulter. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 July 7, 2003 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 10. MR #03143 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $17,091.49 from the West Nile Fund to Bloomfield Township for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. Scott moved to report with a recomm endation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 11. MR #03144 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $6,720.39 from the West Nile Fund to the City of Birmingham for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. Webster moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 12. MR #03145 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN COMMERCE TOWNSHIP AND VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $13,420.99 from the West Nile Fund to the Township of Commerce and $1,618.57 to the Village of Wolverine Lake for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. Scott moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 13. MR #03148 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FERNDALE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $7,473.75 from the West Nile Fund to the City of Ferndale for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. Coulter moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Hatchett. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 6 July 7, 2003 14. MR #03149 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $6,340.46 from t he West Nile Fund to the City of Hazel Park for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. Coulter moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 15. MR #03150 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BERKLEY – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $5,234.20 from the West Nile Fund to the City of Berkley for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. Hatchett moved to report with a recommendation that the attached resolution be adopted. Supported by Coulter. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 16. MR #03151 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF LAKE ANGELUS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $327.71 from the West Nile Fund to the City of Lake Angelus for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control p rojects. Scott moved to report with a recommendation that the attached resolution be adopted. Supported by Webster. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. May 8, 2003 – Oakland County Airport Committee Minutes B. June 5, 2003 – Memorandum from L. Brooks Patterson to Tom Law – County Executive’s Appointment to the Oakland County Well Advisory Committee C. June 13, 2003 – Family Independence Agency Meeting Notice D. June, 2003 – Area Agency on Aging 1-B – MI Choice Notice E. May 28, 2003 – Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) Board of Directors Meeting Minutes F. June 30, 2003 – Memo to Tom Law – RE: Senior Prescription Drug Discount Program Study Group – Additional Members Added Kowall moved to receive and file the above-mentioned communications. Supported by Scott. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 7 July 7, 2003 Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Mr. Welday gave an update on pending issues in the House and Senate. He talked a little about Senate Bill #575, which has to do with revenue sharing for c ommunities. This bill combines constitutional and statutory revenue sharing. The House bill, in a substitute, would preserve constitutional revenue sharing and cut statutory revenue sharing. The City of Detroit is one community that would stand to lose more under the substitute House bill than it would under the governor’s substitute bill. Substitute Bill 575 was passed in the House, and the Senate needs to consider whether they want to revise the original versus the substitute because they believe it will be vetoed by the Governor. A decision probably won’t be made for another week or so. There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:38 p.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela Worthington James H. VanLeuven, Jr. Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.