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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2003.07.21 - 35823WILLIAM R. PATTERSON Chairperson PETER H. WEBSTER Vice Chairperson DAVID COULTER Minority Vice Chairperson July 21, 2003 Chairperson Patterson called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 2:02 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 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Phil Bertolini, Director Janette McKenna, Chief Scott Oppmann, Chief, Land Management CORPORATION COUNSEL Chris Preston, Summer Law Clerk HUMAN RESOURCES David VandeGrift, Analyst HUMAN SERVICES Thomas J. Gordon, Ph.D., Director AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B Jim McGuire, Director, Planning & Advocacy MERCY SERVICES FOR AGING Helen Siudau, Program Director EXECUTIVE OFFICES Lynn Alexander, Senior Citizen Advocate AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Carrol Ostendorf, Health Initiatives Director DETROIT FREE PRESS Kathy Gray, Reporter STRATEGIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS Paul Welday, Lobbyist Kim Haefner, Lobbyist MCPHERSON WELL DRILLING Steve McPherson, Owner THE OAKLAND PRESS Charles Crumm, Reporter BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Eric Coleman, Commissioner, District #23 Hugh D. Crawford, Commissioner, District #9 Harvey Wedell, Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Scott Oppmann informed the committee that Oakland County had entered into a partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to produce new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) on a countywide basis. The United States Congress 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 21, 2003 authorized $150 million to FEMA for this endeavor; therefore, there is no cost to Oakland County. He passed out a copy of the letter from FEMA to the Oakland County GIS Project Manager regarding this. Commissioner Crawford expressed his concerns regarding Item #8 on the agend a (the AAA 1-B Implementation Plan). His concern has to do with the centralization of the assessment for Meals on Wheels and homebound meals. Item #8 includes a suggested change to the language regarding the centralized assessment, and Mr. Crawford state d that he was satisfied with that. Mr. McGuire from AAA 1 -B stated that if this does not address the problem, he would do what he needed to do at some other time. Helen Siudau, Program Director, Mercy Services for Aging, stated that she is the director for Meals on Wheels and that Mr. Crawford had addressed their concerns. Mercy Services for Aging has a concern regarding the funding for the two existing pilot programs, which are being paid for by every county in the region. She serves western Oakland Co unty. She recommended that in the future every county should pay for its own assessment cost, and if they want to keep things local, they should not pay. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Webster moved approval of the minutes of July 7, 2003, as prin ted. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1. MR #03180 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $8,591.71 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Charter Township of Oxford for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are presented. 2. MR #03178 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WALLED LAKE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $2,433.87 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Walled Lake for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 3. MR #03167 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $26,149.74 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Rochester Hills for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 4. MR #03168 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 July 21, 2003 CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $1,536.56 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Lathrup Village for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 5. MR #03176 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $2,132.50 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Huntington Woods for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 6. MR #03175 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF OAK PARK – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $10,046.83 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Oak Park for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 7. MR #03169 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ROYAL OAK – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $20,490.19 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Royal Oak for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. Scott moved to report with a recommendation th at the attached suggested resolutions on the Consent Agenda, Items #1 - #7 be adopted. Supported by Coulter. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 8. AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B – FY 2004-2006 MULTI-YEAR AREA PLAN AND FY 2004 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The resolution approves the FY 2004 -6 Multi-Year Area Plan and FY 2004 Annual Implementation Plan of the Area Agency on Aging 1 -B. AAA 1-B is a private, nonprofit organization responsible for planning, coordinating, and fun ding older adult services in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw Counties. Mr. McGuire gave an overview of the Implementation Plan. He addressed Ms. Siudau’s comments about in-home services by stating that the AAA 1-B assesses the needs of individuals on a case-by-case basis, and if long-term services are needed, they choose from a pool of agencies that have agreed with them to do 3 – 6 hours of care a week. Mr. McGuire distributed a document produced by AAA 1-B regarding the efforts toward the prevention of the West Nile Virus. They have been working with local health departments to inform the communities about what they can do to prevent West Nile Virus in their own homes. Webster moved approval of the attached suggested reso lution. Supported by GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 July 21, 2003 Potter. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 9. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ONGOING PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR OVERTIME EXEMPT EMPLOYEES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES The resolution authorizes additional compensation for overtime-exempt employees in the Information Technology Department (excluding Managers and the Director) giving them a straight-time, hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 48 hours in a workweek for specific, pre-approved assignments. In order for employees to be compensated, however, the hours need to be approved by their supervisor. Overtime is necessary at times to meet deadlines and approach projects that need to be done over the weekends or in the evenings when PC usage is low. Commissioner Webster requested that when this resolution comes to the Board of Commissioners again next year from Information Technology, it should include the hours and the rate information as well. Webster moved to amend the NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes for one year additional compensation for overtime exempt employees in the Information Technology Department (excluding Managers and the Director) at a straight time hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 48 hours in a workweek (hours worked beyond 48 in a workweek must be pre-approved by supervision in order to be compensable) for specific pre-approved assignments. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice vote. Webster moved approval of the attached suggested resolution, as amended. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 10. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 3RD QUARTER ’03 DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER The Department of Information Technology has determined the Third Quarter 2003 data processing development charges to be $1,180,920 and the imaging development charge to be $88,411 for the General Fund/General Purpose County Departments. Direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary Fund Departments are $146,034.40, and non -county agencies are $0 for the Third Quarter of 2003. The resolution authorizes the total appropriation transfer of $1,415,365.40 for data processing development. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 July 21, 2003 Coulter moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Knollenberg. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 11. MR #03030 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY REGULATION TO CONTROL SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby prohibit smoking in all private work sites and public places in Oakland County, but not including bars and food services establishments. After much discussion, Commissioner Coleman decided to withdraw the resolution at this time. 12. MR #03132 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 87 – MICHIGAN RACIAL PROFILING AND REPORT STATISTICS ACT The resolution reflects the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ support of Senate Bill 87, as well as encourages and supports continued efforts by all law enforcement officials to participate in training and education of their staff and officers in anti -discriminatory police practices that prevent and prohibit racial profiling. Coulter moved to report with a recommendation that the attached resolution be adopted. Supported by Hatchett. Roll Call: Ayes: Coulter, Potter, Hatchett Nays: Patterson, Webster, Bullard, Knollenberg, Kowall, Scott Motion failed. Commissioner Webster moved to reconsider Item #12, Board of Commissioners – Support of Senate Bill 87 – Michigan Racial Profiling and Report Statistics Act. Supported by Kowall. Mr. Webster made a motion to amend the resolution, as follows: Strike the 5 th Whereas paragraph. Change the 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports Federal, State and Local legislation encouraging the collection of appropriate data and furthermore establishes policies, practices and procedures to prevent and prohibit racial profiling. Change the 3rd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 6 July 21, 2003 does hereby support the adoption of Senate Bill 87 and urges the Michigan Senate Committee on Judiciary to hold hearings. Mr. Coleman mentioned that if those changes were approved, the title would need to be changed also. Mr. Webster withdrew his motion to reconsider and amend the resolution. Kowall withdrew her support. Chairperson Patterson suggested that Mr. Coleman move the resolution at the next General Government Committee meeting on August 4, 2003. 13. MR #03146 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 4764 – AMENDMENT TO THE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT: CONTROL SHARE S ACQUISITION The resolution reflects the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ support of House Bill 4764 and its proposed amendments to the Business Corporation Act. In 1988 Public Act 58 was created, sometimes referred to as the Michigan Control Share s Acquisition Act, to help Michigan public corporations hold off hostile takeover attempts. Currently, the Simon Property Group is trying to buy out Taubman Centers, Inc., but the Taubman family cannot vote those shares to save its corporation. House Bill 4764 addresses the fact in which they can vote their personal shares which would outnumber the number of shares that Simon was trying to buy. The resolution failed because of a lack of motion. 14. MR #013147 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR HB 4151 AND HB 4289 TO ADDRESS THE HIGH COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR SENIORS AND WORKING FAMILIES The resolution reflects the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ support of House Bill 4151 and House Bill 4289 and their proposals to make prescription d rugs more affordable. Coulter moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Hatchett. Commissioner Bullard mentioned that it appears that the Federal Government may be taking some action in regards to this issue, such as implementing different drug programs. It is possible something may be in place by this fall. There were some concerns that these House Bills may be amended in the near future, and it would not be clear as to what the Board of Commissioners would be supporting. Webster moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be referred to Strategic Public Affairs, Sheryl Mitchell and the Prescription Drug Study Group before further review by the General Government Committee. Supported by Potter. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Coulter and Knollenberg voting no. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 7 July 21, 2003 COMMUNICATIONS None. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Mr. Bertolini provided an Access Oakland Revenue Summary for FY 2003. It shows the Gross Revenues for FY 2003, as well as the revenues shared with CVTs, County Net Revenues, and then it gives a breakdown of the revenues shared in each CVT in Oakland County not only for FY 2003, but in 1999-2002 also. Commissioner Bullard had requested this information on July 7, 2003. Ms. Alexander mentioned that she had some concerns about the AAA -1B Multi-Year and Annual Implementation Plan; however, she supports the changes that were made in the language. She informed the committee that the deadline for the nominations to the Senior Advisory Council had been extended to August 1, 2003. Nominations can be e -mailed to her at alexanderl@co.oakland.mi.us. She distributed a copy of a memo that she had composed on July 21, 2003 to the Commissione rs about the deadline and the list of nominations to date. She mentioned that she had teamed up with Channel 4 and the Commerce Township Senior Center to produce 20 videos of the West Nile series. They will be shared with the senior centers in Oakland County. There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela Worthington James H. VanLeuven, Jr. Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.