HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2003.12.04 - 35865CHUCK MOSS
Chairperson
DAVID L. MOFFITT
Vice Chairperson
VINCENT GREGORY
Minority Vice Chairperson
December 4, 2003
Chairperson Moss called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 9:26 a.m., in the Board of
Commissioners' Committee Room A, Commissioners' Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT :
Chuck Moss, David L. Moffitt, Vincent Gregory, Charles Palmer, William Patterson, Hugh Crawford,
Peter Webster, Thomas Middleton, George Suarez, Helaine Zack.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT :
ANIMAL CONTROL Larry Obrecht, Manager
Joanie Toole, Sergeant
CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel
DISTRICT COURT 52-1 Michelle Bilger, Administrator
Patricia Crane, Probation Officer
Debby Bigger, Account Clerk
DRAIN COMMISSIONER Phil Sanzica, Chief Engineer
EMERGENCY RESPONSE Michael Sturm, Manager
Gail Novak, Chief
Tracey McGee, Coordinator
EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager
Lori Norris, Tax Standards
EXECUTIVE OFFICE Robert Daddow, Assistant Deputy Executive
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Mike Hughson, Property Specialist
FISCAL SERVICES Tim Soave, Manager
Nancy Fournier, Chief
LaVerne Smith, Supervisor
Joe Matkosky, Supervisor
HEALTH DIVISION George Miller, Manager
HUMAN RESOURCES Ed Poisson, Director
Mary Holden, Deputy Director
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Jim Taylor, Chief
Francis Zak, Applications Analyst
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
Art Holdsworth, Deputy Director
PUBLIC SERVICES Mike Zehnder, Director
SHERIFF Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
TREASURER Pat Dohany, Treasurer
OTHERS PRESENT CONTINUED
FREE PRESS Kathy Gray, Reporter
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
William Patterson
Hugh D. Crawford
Peter Webster
Thomas Middleton
George Suarez
Helaine Zack
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OAKLAND PRESS Charlie Crumm, Reporter
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Harvey Wedell, Analyst
Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Suarez moved approval of the minutes of November 6, 2003, as printed. Supported by
Crawford.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. CONTINGENCY REPORT
The FY 04 Contingency Fund balance is $167,600. The fund will be reduced by Item #8 ($65, 536)
and Item #16 ($21,472). Item #22 would return $26,498 to the Contingency Fund.
Palmer moved to receive and file the Contingency Report dated December 3, 2003.
Supported by Suarez.
Motion to receive and file carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA
Crawford moved the agenda with an amendment to add consideration of Waumegah Lake
Improvement Board - Request for $150,000 Loan from Long Term Revolving Fund for
Augmentation Well Project as the first item on the Regular Agenda. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
6a. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON, JANUARY 1, 2004 -
DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Addison Township to provide l aw
enforcement services for the period January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008. The current contract
expires December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one Detective Sergeant and
Six Deputy II (with fill).
6b. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON, JANUARY 1, 2004
- DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Brandon Township to provide law
enforcement services for the period January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008. The current contract
expires December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one Detective Sergeant, two
Patrol Investigators, one Deputy II (no fill) and nine Deputy II (with fill).
6c SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
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SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE, JANUARY 1,
2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Commerce Township to provide law
enforcement services for the period January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008. The current contract
expires December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one Lieutenant, one Patrol
Sergeant, five Patrol Investigators, fifteen Deputy II (no fill) and one Deputy I (no fill).
6d. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND, JANUARY 1, 2004
- DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Highland Township to provide law
enforcement services for the period January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008. The current contract
expires December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one Lieutenant, one
Detective Sergeant, four Patrol Investigators and fourteen Deputy II (no fill).
6e. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON, JANUARY 1, 2004 -
DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Lyon Township to provide law enforcement
services for the period January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008. The current contract expires
December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one Detective Sergeant, three Patrol
investigators and nine Deputy II (with fill).
6f. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND, JANUARY 1, 2004
- DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Oakland Township to provide law
enforcement services for the period January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008. The current contract
expires December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one Lieutenant, one Patrol
Sergeant, nine Deputy II (with fill) one Deputy II (no fill) and one Patrol Investigator.
6g. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION, JANUARY 1, 2004 -
DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Lyon Township to provide law enforcement
services for the period January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008. The current contract expires
December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one Lieutenant, one Detective
Sergeant, one Patrol Sergeant, four Patrol Investigators and twenty -one deputy II (no fill).
6h. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS, JANUARY 1, 2004 -
DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Rochester Hills to provide law enforcement
services for the period January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008. The current contract expires
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December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one Captain, two Lieutenants, five
patrol Sergeants, one Detective Sergeant, eleven Patrol in vestigators and thirty-seven Deputy II (no
fill) and one Deputy II (no fill/no car).
6i. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, JANUARY 1,
2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Springfield Township to provide law
enforcement services for the period January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008. The current contract
expires December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one De tective Sergeant and
nine Deputy II (with fill).
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Notes for
Consent Agenda Items 6a. - 6i. Supported by Patterson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
6j. MR #03311 - WAUMEGAH LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD - REQUEST FOR $150,000
LOAN FROM LONG-TERM REVOLVING FUND FOR AUGMENTATION WELL PROJECT
The Waumegah Lake Improvement Board is requesting Board authorization for the Treasurer to
advance a sum not to exceed $150,000 to the Improvement Board and Special Assessment District
for design and construction of an augmentation well for Waumegah Lake. This request is
consistent with MR 02019, which allows for loans to local units for amounts up to $150,000 for
individual projects as requested.
Mr. Middleton indicated he had received a letter from a constituent concerned about the affect the
well would have on the water table.
Mr. Sanzica explained that the MDEQ permitting process will require a hydrogeological study of
drawdown and that this issue will be discussed at that time.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Suarez.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton voting no.
7. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, JANUARY 1, 2004 -
DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Oxford Township to provide law enforcement
services for the period January 1, 200 4 - December 31, 2008. The current contract expires
December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one Lieutenant, one Detective
Sergeant, two Patrol Investigators, two Deputy II (no fill) and nine Deputy II (with fill). One Deputy II
(no fill) will also be added to the contract at a cost of $70,464 for FY 2004 and $99,320 for FY 2005.
Palmer moved to report to amend the resolution to add the following language.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of law enforcement services, in cluding
personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the municipality.
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Supported by Gregory.
Motion to report to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Patterson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fis cal Note.
Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
8. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, JANUARY 1,
2004 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Independence Township to provide law
enforcement services for the period January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008. The current contract
expires December 31, 2003. The Agreement will continue funding for one Lieut enant, two Patrol
Sergeants, one Detective Sergeant, five Patrol Investigators and eighteen Deputy II (no fill). Two
Patrol Investigators will also be added to the contract at a cost of $144,032 for FY 2004 and
$202,904 for FY 2005. The addition of two P atrol Investigators will also require an addition to the
County fleet of two semi -marked patrol units with Mobile Data Computers and mobile and prep
radios, a one-time capital cost of $65,536.
Middleton moved to report to amend the resolution to add the following language.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of law enforcement services, including
personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the municipality.
Supported by Suarez.
Motion to report to amend carried una nimously on a roll call vote.
Suarez moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported
by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
9. MR #03339 - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/DARE,
INTERNET AND DRUG AWARENESS
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to utilize $25,000 from the Sheriff's Law Enforcement
Enhancement Account to pay for educational supplies for DARE and the Internet and Drug
Awareness programs. The balance in the Law Enforcement Account as of September 30, 2003, is
$705,500.23.
Palmer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported
by Gregory.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
10. MR #03340 - SHERIFF'S OFFICE - DISPOSITION OF CANINE (K -9) DOG
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to allow the Deputy assigned to handle the canine known as
"AZY" to purchase the canine for a sum of $1.00 as provided for in the agreement attached to the
resolution. The Deputy assigned to the dog has requested to leave the K-9 unit. Individual loyalty
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established between the handler and dog will make it unsuitable for the animal to be retrained with
another handler.
Palmer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported
by Suarez.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
11. MR #03336 - DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - APPROVAL AND
ACCEPTANCE OF LEASE FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, 5782 TEREX AVE., SUITE A,
CLARKSTON, MI 48346
The Department of Facilities Manag ement and the Sheriff are requesting authorization to lease an
industrial facility from Richard Detkowski, located at 5782 Terex Avenue, Ste. A, Clarkston,
Michigan, for a three -year period at the rate of $2,000 a month, to be used to house and maintain
various pieces of mobile law enforcement equipment. No adequate County -owned facility currently
exists to provide this function. Sufficient funding is available within the Sheriff's existing FY 2004
and FY 2005 Contract Services Budget.
Suarez moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported
by Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
12. TREASURER - e-TAX / @CCESS - OAKLAND INTERNET PROPERTY TAX INQUIRY
AND PAYMENT SYSTEM PROJECT
The Treasurer is requesting authorization to enhance its ability to collect current and delinquent
taxes through the implementation of a new electronic property tax payment/collection system to be
called "e-Tax Payments." The Treasurer anticipates that of the 40,000 plus properties returned
delinquent each year, 10% will use the Internet for payment, increasing collections and investment
earnings and resulting in a cost savings to the Treasurer from a decreased need for staff
assistance. The Information Technology Project developmen t cost of $205,570 is available in the
General Fund Designation for Operational Improvements, with an anticipated Return on Investment
of four years.
Mr. Taylor explained that, as with previously adopted e -@ccess fees, the web site will contain
notice that a fee will be charged for use of credit cards.
Suarez moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported
by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
13. MR #03342 - COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS
CREATE (1) PTNE OFFICE ASSISTANT I POSITION
Emergency Response and Preparedness (ERP) is requesting the deletion of two Summer Business
Assistant positions and creation of one part -time, non -eligible Office Assistant position. This
change will eliminate the need to continually train summer employees to assist the Information
Technology/GIS Unit with Extremely Hazardous Substances facility vulnerability mapping. This
information is used for County planning purposes and forwarded to first responders for local
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emergency response plans. Funds of $7,959 will be transferred from Summer Help to ERP.
Suarez moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported
by Patterson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vot e.
14. MR #03341 - COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS -
TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY
Emergency Response and Preparedness is requesting authorization to issue a purchase
agreement with Holly Township for the pu rchase of one tornado warning siren as part of the
County's centrally-activated tornado warning system. Consistent with past agreements, the
Township will pay 75% ($15,750) of the estimated cost of the siren and the County will pay the
other 25% ($5,250), retain ownership and be responsible for maintenance and electrical costs.
Patterson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note.
Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
15. COUNTY EXECUTIVE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS -
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE FOR 2003 ODP STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
PROGRAM, EXERCISE GRANT AGREEMENT
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Office for Domestic Preparedness, has
reimbursed Oakland County State Homeland Security Grant funds not to exceed $17,000. Funds
will be used for first responder exercise activities to address the design, development, completion
and evaluation of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosive related event.
Zack moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Suarez.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
16. MR #03329 - HUMAN RESOURCES - FISCAL YEAR 2004 WAGE AND BENEFIT
REOPENER FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
(MNA)
Human Resources has negotiated a Wage Reopener for FY 04 with the Michigan Nurses
Association to provide a 2% increase for 126 Public Health Nurses beginning September 20, 2003.
The County will further provide that any additional general wage increase for non -represented
employees that takes place during FY 04 be applied to this bargaining unit. The County will also
provide the nurses with cellular phones and allow for up to two (2) hours off to attend to minor car
repairs for damage incurred during working hours.
Gregory moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported
by Suarez.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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17. MR #03330 - HUMAN RESOURCES - FISCAL YEAR 2004 WAGE AND BENEFIT
REOPENER FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY TEAMSTERS LOCAL 214
Human Resources has negotiated a FY 04 Wage and Benefit Reopener, for 17 General Staff
Nurses represented by Teamsters Local 214, to provide a 2% wage increase beginning September
20, 2003, and to provide that any additional general wage increase for non -represented employees
taking place during FY 04 be applied to this bargaining unit. The agreement also provides that
health care benefits shall be frozen at current levels for the remai nder of the 2001-2004 Collective
Bargaining Agreement.
Suarez moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported
by Patterson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
18. MR #03328 - HUMAN RESOURCES - AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO EXTEND THE
MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY
DUTY
Human Resources requests authorization to extend, for a second time, medical benefits for county
employees called to active military duty and for their depe ndents. MR #01269 originally authorized, for up
to one (1) year, the medical benefits of dependents of employees called to active duty on or after
September 11, 2001. MR #03062 extended the program through December 31, 2003.
Palmer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported
by Suarez.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
19. MR #03337 - DEPARTMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT - RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE FORMER SANICEM LAND FILL
The Department of Waste Management is requesting approval of a $700,000 Brownfield Clean Up
Loan to the Brown Road Group, LLC and authorization for the Board Chair to execute those
documents required to complete the loan, subject to Corporation Couns el approval. These funds
were accepted per MR #02285 as part of an EPA $1,000,000 Brownfield Clean -Up Revolving Loan
Fund Grant. A provision of that grant specifically requires $700,000 be used for clean -up "removal"
activities. These funds will be used towards implementation of methane and leachate control
systems during the construction phase of redevelopment of the Sanicem landfill located in Orion
Township.
Palmer moved to report to amend the resolution's title to strike the word "PLAN" and insert th e word
"LOAN" in its place. Supported by Suarez.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Palmer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note with the title
corrected to concur with the recommended amendment to the resolution . Supported by
Webster.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
20. MR #03338 - PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - SALARY INCREASE FOR
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CHIEF FORENSIC TOXICOLOGIST CLASSIFICATION
The Medical Examiner is requesting that the Chief Forensic Toxicol ogist classification salary range
be increased by 10% to be more competitive in the labor market. The minimum qualifications for
this position will be changed to require a Ph.D. rather than a master's degree. Human Resources
has assisted the Medical Exam iner's Office in developing this recommendation by conducting
national and local surveys of similar positions requiring a Ph.D. Additionally, the Medical
Examiner's Office is seeking accreditation with the American Board of Forensic Toxicologists, a
process expected to be enhanced by the change in position requirements. The new salary will
range from a base step of $80,179 to a five -year step of $104,322.
Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
21. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION -
REORGANIZATION
The Animal Control Division is requesting authorization to reorganize to provide more customer and
clinical services to the public. The reorg anization will include the deletion of one Animal Control
Officer, as a result of the cancellation of the Royal Oak Contract; creation of one full -time eligible
Veterinarian Technician position and one part-time, non-eligible Veterinarian Technical Assista nt;
downward reclassification of one Account Clerk II to Account Clerk I and deletion of one PTNE
Animal Census Leader and one PTNE Summer Animal Census Worker position. Budget reductions
to several accounting line items are being proposed to offset the c reation of positions, including the
Veterinary Contract, which will be reduced from $41,500 to $20,000.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Gregory.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
22. MR #03333 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DECREASE SALARY RANGE FOR
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR -
PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
The Board of Commissioners' Personnel Committee is proposing that the salary range for its
Administrative Director position be reduced from the current salary range of 85,662 to $110,174 to a
range of $85,662 to $99,000. The position is currently vacant.
Middleton moved to report to amend the resolution's proposed salary range of $85,662 to
$99,000 over a three year period to $85,662 - 99,000 over a 5 -year period. Supported by
Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Moffitt moved the suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Palmer.
Moffitt moved to amend the Fiscal Note to strike paragr aph 4. Supported by Crawford.
Motion to amend carried on a voice vote.
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Main motion on the amended Fiscal Note carried on a roll call vote with Patterson, Suarez,
Palmer and Moss voting no.
Webster moved to reconsider the report. Supported by Moffitt.
Motion to reconsider carried on a roll call vote with Crawford, Middleton and Zack voting no.
Roll Call on the report to recommend an amendment to the resolution:
Ayes: Crawford, Middleton
Nays: Webster, Suarez, Zack, Moffitt, Gregory, Palmer, Patterson , Webster
Motion failed.
Mr. Webster stated that he believed the salary range should be reviewed further prior to making a
final decision.
Moffitt moved to report to the Personnel Committee to recommend that the resolution not be
adopted. Supported by Webster.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton and Crawford voting no.
Moffitt moved to reconsider the Fiscal Note. Supported by Webster.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Moffitt moved to postpone consideration of the Fiscal Note until the next regular meeting of
the Finance Committee on January 15. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
23. MR #03344 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REDUCTION IN 2003 -2004 TRAVEL AND
CONFERENCE BUDGET
Commissioner McMillin introduced this resolution on November 20, 2003. Adoption of this
resolution would reduce the current Board of Commissioners' FY 04 travel budget from $91,090 to
$68,317.50, a 25% decrease. This reduction is based on the B oard Chairman's declaration of a
moratorium on travel from October through December, 2003, which is 25% of the 2004 Fiscal Year.
No motion was made to move the resolution.
24. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT - CHANGES TO FY 03
APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES
Management and Budget is requesting authorization to revise previously adopted apportionment
rates, pursuant to MR #03308, to include additional millages voted up through December 7, 2003,
for schools and, if adopted, up to and including November 4, 2003, for taxing jurisdictions. A
revised copy of the 2003 Apportionment of Local Tax Rates document was provided to all
commissioners. Revised rates include revisions for Waterford Township and the City of Auburn
Hills; the City of Royal Oak, as a result of elections; and corrections for Oak Park School District
and Romeo Community Schools.
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Patterson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note.
Supported by Gregory.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Webster and Middleton absent.
25. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT - FISCAL YEAR 2003 YEAR -END
REPORT AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Crawford moved to postpone consideration of this item until the next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
26. 52ND DISTRICT COURT - DIVISION 1 - SOBRIETY COURT UPDATE
Ms. Bilger distributed additional information regarding the status of the 52 -1 District Court's Sobriety
Court. As of December 1, 2003, the total number of ind ividuals having participated in the program
is 246 of which 64 have completed the entire eighteen -month program and are no longer on
probation. Only four defendants who have been admitted to the program have relapsed.
Crawford moved to receive and file the 52-1 District Court Sobriety Court report. Supported
by Suarez.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Court/Family Division, Community Corrections Division: FY 2004
Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) Application
B. Department of Information Technology - Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2003, Financial
Statements
Suarez moved to receive and file Communication Items A -B. Supported by Gregory.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJO URNMENT
There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
________________________ _______________________________
Helen Hanger Nancy Wenzel
Senior Committee Coordinator Committee Coordinator
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.