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OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
September 15, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jamian at 9:34 a .m. in Committee Room A,
Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Greg Jamian, Chairperson, Mike Rogers, Mattie Hatchett, Chuck Moss, William Patterson,
Thomas Middleton, Eric S. Wilson and George Suarez
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Eric Coleman
OTHERS PRESENT:
Human Resources Edwin Poisson, Director
Jennifer Mason, Supervisor
Mary Pardee, Analyst
Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
Kelly Karns, Analyst
Heather Mason, Analyst
Sheriff Department Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Ann Russell, Jail Administrator
County Executive Carmen Talbot
Public Services Mike Zehnder, Director
Medical Examiner Bob Gerds, Administrator
Fiscal Services Michael Pohlod, Analyst
Health Department George Miller, Manager
Purchasing Scott Guzzy, Chief
Board of Commissioners Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
Harvey Wedell, Senior BOC Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
Greg Jamian
Chairperson
Mike Rogers
Majority Vice-Chair
Mattie Hatchett
Minority Vice-Chair
Chuck Moss
William Patterson
Thomas E. Middleton
Eric S. Wilson
Eric Coleman
George W. Suarez
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September 15, 2004
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 1, 2004
Rogers moved to approve the minutes of September 1, 2004 as printed. Supported
by Wilson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
MR #04249 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES & SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – TRANSFER
OF JAIL HEALTH PROGRAM AND CLERICAL POSITIONS FROM THE HEALTH DIVISION TO
THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT CORRECTIVE SERVICES DIVISION
It has been determined it would be beneficial to transfer the Jail Health Program and
clerical support from the Department of Human Services to the Sheriff Department
Corrective Services Division to provide a consistent combination of authority and
accountability. The Health Division will continue to provide pharmacy, x -ray, dental,
laboratory services, and peer review services for a fee to the Jail Health Program if desired
by the Sheriff. A new unit will be created in the Sheriff Department Corrective Services
Division titled Jail Health Program. Twenty-three clinical positions and four clerical support
positions will be transferred. Mr. Cunningham indicated the Human Resources Department
would be providing emergency staff for six months to determine if additional help will be
needed.
Patterson moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the
recommendation MR #04249 be adopted. Supported by Moss.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Hatchett and Coleman absent.
MR #04255 SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
The Charter Township of Commerce has approved a proposed amendment to the Oakland
County Sheriff's Contract to provide law enforcement services. This amendment would
add one Patrol Investigator and bring the total number of contracted positions to twenty -
four. One Deputy II position will be created in the contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol Services
Division of the Sheriff's Office and one unmarked vehicle with mobile and prep will be
added to the County fleet.
Wilson moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the
recommendation MR #04255 be adopted. Supported by Moss.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Hatchett and Coleman absent.
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MR #04254 PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER – ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE GENESEE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER
SERVICES AND TO CREATE POSITIONS
Genesee County has requested Oakland County provide the services of the Oakland County
Medical Examiner. The contract provides that mutual agreement and amendment shall no t
become effective prior to the approval by concurrent resolutions of both the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners and Genesee County Board of Commissioners.
Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approves the one-year contract which includes the
Scope of Services, Fee Schedule, Compensation to Oakland County for services performed
and compliance by the Oakland County Medical Examiner with all applicable Federal, State
and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The Oakland County Medical Examiner
Division is requesting the creation of one full-time eligible Medical Examiner Investigator
position, the creation of a Forensic Pathology Fellow classification and position, one full -
time eligible Family Service Counselor, the creation of two part-time non-eligible 1,000
hour/year Autopsy Attendant positions, and two part-time non-eligible 1,000 hour/year
Office Assistant II positions to assist with the additional and pending caseload. All
requested positions will be subject for review if the Genesee contract is not renewed.
Middleton moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the
recommendation MR #04254 be adopted. Supported by Wilson.
Commissioner Wilson requested the Medical Examiner Report to the Personnel
Committee in six months with detailed expenses and revenues to determine if the
fees are sufficient to cover costs.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Hatchett and Coleman absent.
GRETCHEN'S HOUSE 2nd QUARTER REPORT
The 2nd Quarter Report for Gretchen's House @ Little Oaks indicates $14,167.92 of the
monthly management fee was returned to Oakland County.
Rogers moved to receive and file. Supported by Suarez.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CHILDCARE RFP PROCESS
Mr. Guzzy of Purchasing explained the Purchasing Department compiled a group of
vendors capable of providing childcare services and have sent out approximately 150
letters and received six requests for the approximately 70 page RFP. At this time it appears
four vendors are interested enough to complete the RFP. Several letters were returned as
non-deliverable approximately 50% have been resent with better addresses. The bids are
due October 4th.
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HUMANA PRESENTATION
Chairperson Jamian requested the agenda be amended to remove this item.
Middleton moved to amend the agenda by removing this item. Supported by Moss.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
Patterson moved to receive and file Communication Items A - C. Supported by Moss.
A. Position Change Summary Report
B. Phase I of E-Financial System Modules to be Live by Beginning of Fiscal Year
C. Circuit Court/Family Division Court Services – CY 2005 Juvenile Drug Court –
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Application
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned
at 10:15 a.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.