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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2003.08.04 - 35827WILLIAM R. PATTERSON Chairperson PETER H. WEBSTER Vice Chairperson DAVID COULTER Minority Vice Chairperson August 4, 2003 Chairperson Patterson called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 2:07 p.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: William R. Patterson, Bill Bullard, Martin Knollenberg, Jeff Potter, John Scott, David Coulter, Eileen Kowall and Mattie McKinney Hatchett COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Peter Webster OTHERS PRESENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Phil Bertolini, Director Janette McKenna, Chief Scott Oppmann, Chief, Land Management CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Director CENTRAL SERVICES David VanderVeen, Director HUMAN SERVICES Thomas J. Gordon, Ph.D., Director AVIATION & TRANSPORTATION Karl Randall, Manager EXECUTIVE OFFICES Carmen Talbot, Mich. Government Liaison Kristie Everett Zamora, Director Lynn Alexander, Senior Citizen Advocate OLHSA Ron Borngesser, CEO DRAIN COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE Joe Colaianne, Administrator CITY OF HAZEL PARK Edward Klobucher, City Manager OBSERVER ECCENTRIC NEWS Kurt Kuban, Reporter BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Eric Coleman, Commissioner, District #23 Eric Wilson, Commissioner, District #3 Mike Rogers, Commissioner, District #14 Harvey Wedell, Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Talbot mentioned that the Executive Office will be doing a cas ual day on Wednesday for $5.00 per person. The proceeds will go to the family in Pontiac who had lost a mother and five kids in a house fire. 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 August 4, 2003 APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Kowall moved approval of the minutes of July 21, 2003, as printed. Supported by Coulter. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA Scott moved to amend the agenda by postponing Item #19, Board of Commissioners – Establish Survey Program for Victims of West Nile Virus, due to the request of the presenters, and adding a new Item #19, Board of Commissioners – West Nile Virus Fund Disbursement Policy Extension. Supported by Hatchett Motion carried on a voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1. MR #03202 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $1,290.18 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Village of Franklin for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are presented. 2. MR #03201 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF BEVERLY HILLS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $3,834.09 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Village of Beverly Hills for expenses in curred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 3. MR #03196 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROSE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $6,927 .97 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Township of Rose for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 4. MR #03197 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF HOLLY – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $2,346.03 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Village of Holly for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 5. MR #03195 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FARMINGTON - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $3,641.00 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Farmington for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 August 4, 2003 projects, once proper invoices are presented. 6. MR #03194 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $30,373 .51 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Farmington Hills for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 7. MR #03199 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF PLEASANT RIDGE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $893.33 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Pleasant Ridge for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. Kowall moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolutions on the Consent Agenda, Items #1 - #7 be adopted. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster absent. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 8. CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY AIRPORTS 2003 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – AIRPORT CRACK SEALING CONTRACT NO. 2003-0471 – CONTRACT NO. 2003-0472 – CONTRACT NO. 2003-0473 The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded Oakland County grants from State funds in the amounts of $2,000 for the Oakland/Troy Airport; $3,750 for Oakland/Southwest Airport; and $3,750 for the Oakland County International Airport. These funds would be used for airport crack sealing. The Michigan Department of Transportation requires a local grant match of $9,500 for all three facilities. The matching funds are available from the airport fund. Hatchett moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster absent. 9. CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY AIRPORTS – 2003 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – AIRPORT PAVEMENT MARKING CONTRACT NO. 2003 -0451 – CONTRACT NO. 2003-0452 – CONTRACT NO. 2003-0453 The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded Oakland County gran ts from State funds in the amounts of $1,550 for the Oakland/Southwest Airport; $15,000 for the Oakland County International Airport; and $1,600 for the Oakland/Troy Airport. These funds would be used for pavement marking. The Michigan Department of Tran sportation requires a local grant match of $18,150 for all three facilities. The matching funds are available from the airport fund. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 August 4, 2003 Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Coulter. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster absent. 10. CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2003 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) TRAINING – CONTRACT NO. 2003-0247 The Michigan Department of Transportation has award the County of Oakland $4,000 for the development and improvement of the Oakland County International Airport. The funds would be used for aircraft rescue and fire fighting training through the Kellogg Community College. There is no local grant match required. Bullard moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Knollenberg. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster absent. 11. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION This is a report to the Board of Commissioners recommending the appointment of Charles E. Palmer to the Parks & Recreation Commission, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Lawrence Obrecht. Bullard moved to report with a recommendation that Charles E. Palmer be appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Lawrence Obrecht. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster absent. 12. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD This is a report to the Board of Commissioners recommending the re -appointment of John A. Scott to the Library Board. His current term is expiring on August 24, 2003, and the new term is for five years, expiring on August 24, 2008. Coulter moved to report with a recommendation that John A. Scott be re-appointed to the Library Board. Supported by Knollenberg. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster absent. 13. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ACCESS OAKLAND PRODUCTS TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTM ENT OF TREASURY The resolution authorizes an agreement between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Department of Treasury. This agreement allows the Michigan Department of Treasury to obtain data through @ccess Oakland, at no cost, to aid them in the c ollection of delinquent taxes. Either party may terminate this agreement with a seven -day notice. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 August 4, 2003 Knollenberg moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster absent. 14. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 2003/2004 MASTER PLAN QUARTERLY STATUS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is an executive summary that provides an overview of the services and hours provided by the Information Technology Department during the 2003/2004 Master Plan period. Every two years Information Technology prepares a 24 -month Master Plan in cooperation with the Information Technology Leadership Groups. The current Master Plan was prepared in October, 2002. Mr. Bertolini gave a brief overview of this Master Plan and was available to answer questions. Knollenberg moved to receive and file the 2003/2004 Master Plan Quarterly Status Executive Summary. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice vote. 15. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CIVIL LIBERTIES RESOLUTION The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners rejects racial profiling of any group within the communities of Oakland County. It also reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges its Congressional delegation to take steps to repeal any sections of the USA Patriot Act or recent executive orders that limit or violate fundamental rights and liberties protected by the State and United States Constitutions. Hatchett moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported b y Coulter. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Coulter and Hatchett Nays: Patterson, Bullard, Knollenberg, Kowall, Potter, Scott and Hatchett Absent: Webster Motion failed. 16. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR S. 1194 AND H.R. 2387 – MENTALLY ILL OFFENDER TREATMENT AND CRIME REDUCTION ACT OF 2003 The resolution reflects the support of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to adopt Senate Bill 1194 and House Bill 2387 and the enactment of the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2003. This bill would not only promote public safety but public health as well by ensuring that people with serious mental illness are treated as soon as possible to stop the cycle of arrest, release and re-arrest. Judy Cunningham gave a brief update of the history of the Jail Diversion Task Force and what they currently are doing. Bill Allen, Community Mental Health, chairs this task force, and it is partnered with Chief Goss, Farmington Hills Police, Easter Seals, Common Ground, as well as the GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 6 August 4, 2003 Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and others. Potter moved to report with a recommended amendment to the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the adoption o f Senate Bill 1194 and House Bill 2387, as introduced, and the enactment of the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2003. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster absent. 17. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SPECIAL ELECTION REIMBURSEMENT The resolution authorizes that the budgeted funds from the three months of unpaid salary from County Commissioner District #3 be distributed to Orion Township, Oakland Township and the Village of Lake Orion. The amount of money reimbursed would be based on the number of registered voters in the special election precincts to offset the cost of the special elections. Mr. Wilson withdrew his resolution after reviewing the legal opinion of Oakland County Corporation Counsel, which was given last year when a similar circumstance occurred. There was further discussion regarding proposed legislation that would require communities to hold four elections in a year. Mr. Patterson requested that Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel, report back to the General Government Committee on August 25, 2003 with regard to how this proposed legislation, if passed, would affect our communities. 18. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILLS 4609 – 4613: HORSERACING INDUSTRY The resolution reflects the support of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners of the proposed legislation contained in House Bills 4609, 4610, 4611, 4612 and 4613 and urges the Michigan Legislature to adopt these measures that would support the Michigan horse racing industry. Mr. Klobucher, City Manager of Hazel Park, stressed that the horse racing industry brings in about a quarter of a million dollars of revenue to the City of Hazel Park, which has the largest horseracing track in Michigan. House Bills 460 9 – 4613 are a package of bills which would permit off-track wagering on telecast horse racing at racing theatres, including state-licensed casinos; account wagering by telephone and internet on horse racing; and the placement of video lottery games at rac etracks by the Michigan Bureau of State Lottery. If approved, these bills would support the racing industry, which is currently suffering great economic losses. Bullard moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Potter. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 7 August 4, 2003 Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster absent. 19. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND DISBURSEMENT POLICY EXTENSION The resolution authorizes the amendment of Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 – West Nile Virus Fund Disbursement Policy to extend the application deadline from August 1, 2003 to September 30, 2003 for communities to apply for reimbursements. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster absent . COMMUNICATIONS A. January 28, 2003 – Oakland County Family Independence Agency (FIA) Board Minutes B. April 29, 2003 – Oakland County Family Independence Agency (FIA Board Minutes C. May 20, 2003 – Oakland County Family Independence Agency (FIA) Board Minutes D. June 12, 2003 – Oakland County Airport Committee Minutes E. July 7, 2003 – Family Independence Agency Meeting Announcement Memo F. July 21, 2003 – Memo from Nancy Dingeldey – OLHSA Executive Committee and Board of Directors Meetings During July G. OLHSA Schedule of Advisory Council and Committee Meetings for August, 2003 H. July 21, 2003 – Memo from Personnel and Information Technology Departments – Update on the Use of Additional Compensation for Overtime Exempt Employees at the Information Technology Department Coulter moved to receive and file the above-mentioned communications. Supported by Potter. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela Worthington James H. VanLeuven, Jr. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 8 August 4, 2003 Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.