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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2003.08.25 - 35833WILLIAM R. PATTERSON Chairperson PETER H. WEBSTER Vice Chairperson DAVID COULTER Minority Vice Chairperson August 25, 2003 Chairperson Patterson called the meeting of the General Government Committe e to 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: OTHERS PRESENT CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Director CENTRAL SERVICES J. David VanderVeen, Director HUMAN SERVICES Thomas J. Gordon, Ph.D., Director AVIATION & TRANSPORTATION Karl Randall, Manager EXECUTIVE OFFICES Carmen Talbot, Mich. Government Liaison COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Bob Gatt, Chief of Field Operations Barb Hankey, Manager MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Art Holdsworth, Deputy Director CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS Edward C. Swanson, Mayor Jon R. Austin, City Manager Peter J. Connors, Deputy City Manager TRIANGLE FOUNDATION Sean Kosofsky, Director of Policy THE OAKLAND PRESS Carol Hopkins, Reporter STRATEGIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS Paul Welday, Lobbyist PUBLIC Richard Wallace Jason Ellenburg BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Hugh D. Crawford, Commissioner, District #9 George Suarez, Commissioner, District #24 Tom McMillin, Commissioner, District #11 Vince Gregory, Commissioner, District #21 Harvey Wedell, Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Richard Wallace voiced his opposition to the passing of MR #0214 and MR #03192 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 25, 2003 supporting the definition of marriage being exclusively between one man and one woman. Carmen Talbot informed the commissioners that there would be a Quality People Quality County breakfast held on September 24th, at 8:00 a.m. Ernie Harwell will be honored, as well as Bert Okma, the principal of the International Academy, which was named the number one high school b y NewsWeek Magazine. The breakfast will be held at the Marriott Centerpoint in Pontiac. Sean Kosofsky, Director of Policy for the Triangle Foundation, voiced his opposition to the passing of MR #0214 and MR #03192 regarding the definition of marriage. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Scott moved approval of the minutes of August 4, 2003, as printed. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1. MR #03212 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF AUBURN HILLS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $8,523.53 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Auburn Hills for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are presented. 2. MR #03213 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $3,813.64 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Rochester for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 3. MR #03215 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OR NORTHVILLE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $1,191.09 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Northville for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 4. MR #03217– WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $9,238.32 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Township of Springfield for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 5. MR #03218 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 August 25, 2003 The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $11,005.62 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Township of Highland for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 6. MR #03221 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $10,744.01 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Madison Heights for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 7. MR #03222 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $23,628.15 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Pontiac for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 8. MR #0323 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $24,677.91 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Charter Township of West Bloomfield for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 9. MR #03224 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ROYAL OAK – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $1,803.87 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Charter Township of Royal Oak for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 10. MR #03225 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $28,199.47 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Southfield for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 11. MR #03226 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WIXOM – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $5,454.57 from th e West Nile Fund to reimburse the City of Wixom for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 12. MR #03227 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $14,431.36 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Charter Township of Orion for expenses incurred in connection with GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 August 25, 2003 mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 13. MR #03228 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $9,158.54 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Charter Township of Oakland for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 14. MR #03230 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $6,826.39 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Township of Addison for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 15. MR #03231 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN T HE TOWNSHIP OF GROVELAND – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $6,896.91 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Township of Groveland for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. 16. MR #03232 – WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $8,976.34 from the West Nile Fund to reimburse the Charter Township of Brandon for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects, once proper invoices are presented. Coulter moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolutions on the Consent Agenda, Items #1 - #16 be adopted. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 17. CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND/TROY AIRPORT - 2003 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DESIGN FOR DETENTION BASIN MODIFICATION – CONTRACT NO. 2003-0600 The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded Oakland County a total of $65,000 in grant funding ($58,500 from Federal funds and $3,250 from the State of Michigan). These funds would be used for improvements to the detention basin at the a irport. The Michigan Department of Transportation requires a local grant match of $3,250. The matching funds are available from the airport fund. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Coulter. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 August 25, 2003 18. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE WELL PROTECTION AND EDUCATION POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE This is a report to the Board recommending the reappointment of Gerald Dywasuk, Steve McPherson and Joseph Maher to the We ll Protection and Education Policy Advisory Committee, as their current terms expire on September 24, 2003. Potter moved to report with a recommendation that Gerald Dywasuk, Steve McPherson and Joseph Maher be re-appointed to the Well Protection and Education Policy Advisory Committee. Supported by Bullard. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 19. MR #03177 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISH SURVEY PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF WEST NILE VIRUS The resolution recommends that the Oakland County D epartment of Human Services/Health Division institute a program immediately of contacting by telephone and letter, if necessary, each person clinically diagnosed with West Nile Virus to get information about where they were when they got bit. This would aid in the fight against the spread of West Nile Virus. Dr. Gordon handed out a couple of documents to the General Government Committee, as well as Commissioner Suarez, with information that is being provided by the Health Division through the Oakland County web site and updated weekly. After many questions and much discussion, Commissioner Suarez withdrew his resolution. 20. MR #03198 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF THE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF MICHIGAN’S FIELD OF DREAMS IN SOUTHFIELD The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners congratulates the City of Southfield for their commitment to helping others in need and in their being the host of the first Field of Dreams project in the State of Michigan. The Miracle League is a non - profit, charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical disabilities an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. Webster moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Knollenberg. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 21. MR #03216 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES USE OF STATE OWNED COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS The resolution reflects the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ request that Governor Jennifer Granholm reconsiders her veto of Senate Bill 293 and signs the bill into law. This bill has to do with allowing local governmental public safety agencies to attach communications equipment to existing state-owned towers. Webster moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 6 August 25, 2003 resolution be adopted. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Hatchett abstaining. 22. MR #03191 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION LIMITING THE IMPORTATION OF SOLID WASTE The resolution reflects the support by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for provisions within the Solid Waste Interstate Act of 2003 to authorize states to establish limits on the amount of out-of-state waste received annually for disposal at each facility. Webster moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Knollenberg. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 23. MR #03214 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT’S POSITION REGARDING MARRIAGE The resolution reflects the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ support of the view of President George W. Bush that the definition of marriage is exclusiv ely between one man and one woman. Hatchett moved to table the resolution. Supported by Coulter. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Coulter and Hatchett Nays: Patterson, Webster, Bullard, Knollenberg, Kowall, Potter and Scott Motion failed. Webster moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Bullard. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Coulter, Scott and Hatchett voting no. 24. MR #03200 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF STATE LEGISLATION ALLOWING LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO REGULATE THE USE OF CELL PHONES ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES The resolution reflects the support of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for state legislation that removes the statewide ban of the use of cell phones and other ele ctronic devices under the Revised School Code. Commissioner Hatchett withdrew her resolution because since the time of the drafting of this resolution the Governor has signed House Bill #4218 into law, which this resolution references. 25. MR #03229 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 7 August 25, 2003 DIVISION FUNDING LEVELS The resolution is a request by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the Michigan Department of Corrections/Office of Community Corrections, through the State Board, reallocate funds to Oakland County Community Corrections in the amount of $135,000, bringing the total state award for Plans & Services in FY 2004 to $1,612,131. The funds will allow Community Corrections to fill two positions that have been vacant for some time due to the budget crunch. 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. 26. MR #03219 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSING HOUSE BILL NO. 4919 The resolution reflects the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ opposition to House Bill 4919 and encourages state legislators to defeat the bill. This bill would supersede local zoning in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Counties allowing residential de velopment at a maximum density of 8 units per acre, if public water and sewer service is or could be made available. It would also allow mixed use and cluster development at the choice of the developer. Webster moved to report with a recommendation that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Coulter voting no and Hatchett abstaining. 27. MR #03172 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILLS 4609-4613: HORSE RACING INDUSTRY This resolution was referred back to the General Government Committee on August 14, 2003 for further consideration. 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 m illion dollars of revenue to the City of Hazel Park, which has the largest horseracing track in Michigan. House Bills 4609 – 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 racetracks by the Michigan Bureau of State Lottery. If approved, these bills would support the racing industry, which is currently suffe ring great economic losses. Coulter moved to report with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Supported by Hatchett. Potter moved to report with a recommended amendment of the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph as follows: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 8 August 25, 2003 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby support the proposed legislation contained in House Bills 4609, 4610, 4611, 4612 and 4613 that call for the placement of video lottery games by the Michigan State Lottery only and urges the Michigan Legislature to adopt these measures that would support the Michigan horse racing industry. Supported by Coulter. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Patterson, Coulter, Bullard, Potter and Hatchett Nays: Webster, Knollenberg, Kowall and Scott Motion carried on a roll call vote. 28. MR #03192 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – THE DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE The resolution reflects the support of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to secure the definition of marriage, exclusively between one man and one w oman, in our State Constitution. It also encourages the referral of a constitutional amendment to that effect to the people of Michigan on the November, 2004 ballot. In light of the fact that Commissioner McMillin had co -sponsored MR #03214, Item #23 on the agenda, a similar resolution, he withdrew his resolution. COMMUNICATIONS A. Various CLEMIS Financial Statements – June 30, 2003 B. May 14, 2003 – County of Newaygo Board of Commissioners – Resolution to Stress the Importance of Revenue Sharing to Counti es and Request that No further Cuts be Made C. June 3, 2003 – Oakland County Historical Commission – Minutes D. August 19, 2003 – OCCMHA Jail Diversion Status Report E. July 17, 2003 – Oakland County Airport Committee Minutes Hatchett moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Coulter. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Patterson mentioned that in the Citizen newspaper, which is the Goodrich and Atlas Township paper, there was an article regarding Genesee County and the fight against a mobile home park development. The developer withdrew the rezoning request; therefore Genesee County won the fight. There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:08 p.m. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 9 August 25, 2003 ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela Worthington James H. VanLeuven, Jr. Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.