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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2004.04.05 - 35891WILLIAM R. PATTERSON Chairperson PETER H. WEBSTER Vice Chairperson DAVID COULTER Minority Vice Chairperson April 5, 2004 Chairperson Patterson called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 2:04 p.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: William R. Patterson, Peter Webster, David Coulter, Bill Bullard, Jeff Potter, John Scott, Martin Knollenberg, Eileen Kowall and Mattie McKinney Hatchett COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None. OTHERS PRESENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE Robert Daddow, Asst. Deputy County Executive Carmen Talbot, State Government Liaison CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel FISCAL SERVICES Tim Soave, Manager MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director CENTRAL SERVICES J. D. VanderVeen, Director HUMAN RESOURCES Mary Pardee, Analyst PARKS & RECREATION Dan Stencil, Administrator HUMAN SERVICES Thomas J. Gordon, Ph.D., Director CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS G. William Caddell, Clerk/Register Frank Millard, Deputy Clerk/Register SHERIFF’S OFFICE Dale Cunningham, Business Manager Douglas Eader, Major INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES R. Scott Oppmann, Chief, Land Management ROAD COMMISSION Brent Bair, Managing Director Richard Skarritt, Chairman STRATEGIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS Paul Welday, Lobbyist PUBLIC Charlie Jones, Citizen BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chuck Moss, Commissioner, District #20 Chuck Palmer, Commissioner, District #19 Eric Coleman, Commissioner, District #23 Mike Rogers, Commissioner, District #14 Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel, handed out a copy of an article from The Detroit 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 Jeff Potter John Scott Martin Knollenberg Eileen Kowall Mattie McKinney Hatchett GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 April 5, 2004 News web site regarding a lawsuit that was filed last week by Oakland County against Affiliate Computer Systems, Inc. (ACS). She wanted to inform the committee about the lawsuit since it was in the paper. The lawsuit has been filed, but it has not been answered at this time. Oakland County is dissatisfied with the integrated justice information system that ACS had installed. Charlie Jones, citizen, informed the committee that he had filed a claim with Risk Management because of an incident where he was tasered by an Oakland County Deputy. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Kowall moved approval of the minutes of March 22, 2004, as printed. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS 1. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ACCESS OAKLAND PRODUCTS TO THE UNITED STATES (U.S.) IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement requested to have access to @ccess Oakland products. In order for the request to be granted an agreement needs to be executed between Oakland County and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforc ement. The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the execution of the Intergovernmental Agreement, which would authorize the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to Oakland County’s @ccess Oakland product s. Coulter moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Bullard. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster and Hatchett absent. 2. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE ELECTIONS SCHEDULING COMMITTEE This is a report to the Board recommending the appointment of Kevin McLogan to the Elections Scheduling Committee to fill the current vacancy of a School Board Member. The term of this appointment will expire on December 31, 2004, as will the committee itself, due to th e Election Consolidation Legislation. Coulter moved to report to the Board with a recommendation that Kevin McLogan be appointed to the Elections Scheduling Committee. Supported by Knollenberg. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster and Hatc hett absent. 3. COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – NEW NOTARY PUBLIC ACT; REQUEST TO ASSESS MANDATED APPLICATION FEE PURSUANT TO STATUTE New rules, procedures and fees relative to the appointment of notaries public were put into effect on April 1, 2004 by way of the Michigan Notary Public Act 238 of 2003. As a result, the resolution GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 April 5, 2004 authorizes the Clerk and Register of Deeds to increase the county fee for notary public applications to $10.00 per application with $2.00 of this fee to be deposited into the notary education and training fund, as mandated by P.A. 238 of 2003. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Potter. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Webster and Hatchett absent. 4. COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – NEW NOTARY PUBLIC ACT; REQUEST TO AMEND SERVICE CHARGE AS PROVIDED BY STATUTE New rules, procedures and fees relative to the appointment of notaries public were put into effect on April 1, 2004 by way of the Michigan Notary Public Act 238 of 2003. As a result, the resolution authorizes the Clerk and Register of Deeds to increase the county service charge for notary public services to $3.00 per notarization of a document and $5.00 per certification of notary, as permitted by P.A. 238 of 2003. Knollenberg moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Webster. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Hatchett absent. 5. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION/JAIL HEALTH PROGRAM – CREATION OF TWO (2) GF/GP FULL-TIME ELIGIBLE GENERAL STAFF NURSE POSITIONS The resolution authorizes the creation of two full-time eligible General Staff Nurse positions in the Human Services/Health Division/Jail Health Program to be assigned to handle clinical services at the new Work Release Facility. These positions are necessary because female inmates will be transferred to this new facility in order to relieve jail overcrowding. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Knollenberg. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS REVISIONS The resolution authorizes the following changes to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission’s General Information and Regulations, as follows: 1. Page 16, Section 17B. Fishing: Change Paragraph B to read: All shanties must comply with the State of Michigan Fishing Laws. 2. Page 18, Section 23. Firearms, 3 rd Sentence to read: Provided, however, this section shall not affect the rights of individua ls who possess a valid Concealed Pistol License issued by the state of their residence. apply to any deputy sheriff, police officer, peace officer, park officer, park ranger or other duly - appointed law enforcement officer while carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their position nor to any person while upon designated target ranges or areas 3. Back page cover: Add address, phone numbers and information for the Red Oaks GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 April 5, 2004 Golf Course. Knollenberg moved to report to the Board with the recommendation that the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission’s General Information and Regulations be revised as stated above. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. MR #04068 – ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY – APPROPRIATION OF ONE- TIME FUNDING FOR COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS The resolution authorizes a one-time appropriation of $400,000 for Fiscal Year 2003/2004 to the Road Commission for Oakland County to be used for construction, maintenance and repair of highways. Due to a recent fire, the Road Commission suffered considerable damage to its facilities and equipment, and this loss could impact the ability of the Road Commission to complete some planned county road projects. The proposed appropriation from Oakland County would help the Road Commission recoup some of its losses. The money would come from the Oakland County Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund, which is generally used for capital improvements. Commissioner Hatchett expressed her displeasure that the County Executi ve had promised this appropriation to the Road Commission at his State of the County Address prior to approval by the Board of Commissioners. Bullard moved to report with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Hatchett voting no. Mr. Skarritt, Chairman of the Road Commission, thanked and assured the committee that the money would be used properly. 8. MR #04079 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF A CHOICE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COMPETITIVE ELECTRIC PRICES FOR OUR CITIZENS The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports a Choice Program that would provide competitive electric prices for citizens, while creating a level playing field for all electrical companies who offer utility services to Michigan’s consumers. Under Michigan’s current law, PA 141, citizens are at risk for severe power interruptions, due to out-of-state companies utilizing Michigan’s existing infrastructure without contributing to the capital investment of the system. Bullard moved to report with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Supported by Potter. Potter moved to report with a recommendation that the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph of the resolution be amended, as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Jennifer Granholm, Oakland County’s State legislators and, the Michigan Association of Counties, and the Michigan Public Service Commission. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 April 5, 2004 Supported by Kowall. Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Motion to report to the Board with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted, with amendments, carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 9. MR #04076 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT) The State of Michigan provides local units of governments with a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) for all tax-reverted, recreation and forest land that is owned by the State and administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The resolution reflects that Oakland County supports funding the payments by utilizing any and all possible DNR sources of funding, including restricted funds and revenue from the sale of state lands. Hatchett moved to report with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Supported by Kowall. Potter moved to report with a recommendation that the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph be amended, as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County also supports eff orts to streamline tax bills so the DNR gets just one bill from each county and supports giving local governments veto authority on future DNR land purchases, in their respective jurisdictions. Supported by Bullard. Motion to amend withdrawn by Potter. Support to amend withdrawn by Bullard. Webster moved to report to the Board with a recommendation that the resolution be amended by deleting the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph. Supported by Scott. Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Motion to report to the Board that the resolution be adopted, with amendment, carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 10. MR #04078 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR STATE HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 159 – DETROIT WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the House Select Committee that was created with the adoption of House Resolution No. 159. HR 159 was created to review the practices and policies of the Detroit Water and Sewer age Department. The resolution also reflects the request by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the Michigan House of Representatives publish the findings of the House Select Committee. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 6 April 5, 2004 Webster moved to report with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Supported by Scott. Bullard moved to report with a recommendation that the 2 nd NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph be amended, as follows: NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Michigan House of Representative to publish the findings of the House Select Committee. Supported by Webster. Motion to amend carried on a roll call vote with Coulter voting no. Motion to report to the Board with a recommendation that the reso lution be adopted, with amendments, carried on a roll call vote with Coulter voting no. COMMUNICATIONS A. City of the Village of Clarkston – Resolution – Proposed POH Medical Center – Clarkston Area – 3/9/2004 B. Midland County Board of Commissioners – Resolution in Opposition to Senate Bill 217 – 3/16/2004 C. Antrim County Board of Commissioners – Resolution in Support of Nomination of Eric Coleman for Second Vice-President of the National Association of Counties – 3/17/2004 D. Antrim County Board of Commissioners – Resolution Opposing House Bill 4234 – 3/18/2004 E. Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners – Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 217 – 3/17/2004 F. March 21, 2004 – Letter of Thanks from Ms. Bettye Arrington, Ph.D. – CMH Board Appointee G. March 22, 2004 – Memo to Oakland County Commissioners – Appointment of New Member to the Government Relations Study Group Webster moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:43 p.m. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 7 April 5, 2004 ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela Worthington Helen Hanger Committee Coordinator Senior Committee Coordinator NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.