HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2005.06.23 - 36010CHUCK MOSS
Chairperson
MIKE ROGERS
Vice Chairperson
TIM MELTON
Minority Vice Chairperson
June 23, 2005
Chairperson Moss called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order
at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of Commissioners' Committee Room A, Commissioners' Wing, County
Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT :
Chuck Moss, Mike Rogers, Tim Melton, Charles Palmer, Hugh Crawford, Eric Wilson, Greg Jamian,
David Coulter, Helaine Zack, Dave Woodward
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Christine Long
OTHERS PRESENT :
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Barb Hankey, Manager
Bob Gatt, Chief
CORPORATION COUNSEL Karen Agacinski, Assistant Counsel
Jody Hall, Assistant Counsel
DRAIN COMMISSIONER Kevin Larsen, Chief Deputy
Philip Sanzica, Chief Engineer
Tim Prince, Chief Engineer
Jerry Silagyi, Operations Engineer
EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager
FISCAL SERVICES Nancy Fournier, Chief
LaVerne Smith, Supervisor
Joe Matkosky, Supervisor
Joe Rozell, Analyst
Leo Lease, Accountant
Nancy Falardeau, Analyst
Greg Givens, Grants Administrator
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Pat Coates
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
Art Holdsworth, Deputy Director
PARKS & RECREATION Joe Figa, Chief
PURCHASING Joe Hylla, Manager
SHERIFF Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Eileen Kowall, District #6
Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
Harvey Wedell, Sr. Analyst
Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
MINUTES
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
Hugh D. Crawford
Eric Wilson
Greg Jamian
Christine Long
David Coulter
Helaine Zack
David Woodward
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Crawford moved approval of the previous minutes of June 9, 2005, as printed. Supported by
Palmer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. CONTINGENCY REPORT
The FY 2005 Contingency Fund Balance of $300,731 will not be altered by items on today's agenda.
Rogers moved to receive and file the FY 2005 Contingency Report dated June 17, 2005.
Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
6. MR #05117 - SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON 2004 -2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to amend it s 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Contract with Lyon
Township to delete one Deputy II position (Patrol Investigator) and one unmarked vehicle, with mobile and
prep radio. Budget amendments will be made to reflect reduced operating revenues of $25,631 for FY
2005, $101,747 for FY 2006 and $105,455 for FY 2007.
Mr. Cunningham indicated that this Deputy II was assigned to the schools. The Township anticipates it will
try to put this position back in place after the first of the year.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward and Long absent.
7. MR #05118 - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 48 TH
DISTRICT COURT - BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR 2006/2007/2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with the 48 th District Court in Bloomfield Township to
continue to provide three part-time, non-eligible Court Deputy II positions for security purposes. MR
#03165 authorized the ori ginal contract. The County Executive's FY 2006 and FY 2007 Recommended
Budget includes revenues and expenditures related to this contract.
Moss moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Jamian.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward and Long absent.
8. MR #05119 - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 47 TH
DISTRICT COURT - FARMINGTON FOR 2006/2007/2008
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The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with the 47 th District Court in the City of Farmington to
continue to provide three part-time, non-eligible Court Deputy II positions for security purposes. MR
#02127 authorized the original contract. The County Executive's FY 2006 and FY 2007 Recommended
Budget includes revenues and expenditures related to this contract.
Rogers moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward and Long absent.
9. MR #05120 - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 43rd
DISTRICT COURT - MADISON HEIGHTS FOR 2006/2007/2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with the 43rd District Court in the City of Madison Heights
to continue to provide two part -time, non-eligible Court Deputy II positions for security purposes. MR
#02126 authorized the original contract. The County Executive's FY 2006 and FY 2007 Recommended
Budget includes revenues and expenditures related to this contract.
Palmer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
10. SHERIFF'S AND PROSECUTOR'S OFFICES - FISCAL YEAR 2005 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded Oakland County, along with the cities of Southfield and
Pontiac, $307,854 in grant funding under the Fiscal Year 2005 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant. Funds are to be expended by September 30, 2008. Th e County's share of $55,876 will be used to
purchase laptop computers and appropriate software for the Prosecutor's Office and cell extraction team
gear for the Sheriff's Office. No County match is required. As authorized by MR #05058 the County will act
as fiduciary and lead agency for the entire award.
Wilson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Coulter.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
11. MR #05115 - DRAIN COMMISSIONER - REWOLD DRAINAGE DISTRICT - FULL FAITH AND
CREDIT
The Drain Commissioner is requesting that the Board of Commissioners pledge the full faith and credit of
the County for payment of principal and interest on the Rewold Drain Bonds, Phase II Drain Improvemen ts,
Series 2005, in an amount not to exceed $3,340,000. These funds will be used to acquire and construct
Phase II. The bonds shall bear an interest rate not to exceed 6% per annum. Of the estimated project cost
$3,233,454 will be apportioned to the Cit y of Rochester Hills under the bond sale and will be paid for
through a Special Assessment Roll. Remaining project costs of $46,760 for the State of Michigan and
$59,786 for Oakland County will be paid up front to avoid annual bond interest payments. Fun ding is
available in the FY 2005 Non -Departmental Current Drain Assessment account to cover the County's cost.
Jamian moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
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12. DRAIN COMMISSIONER - AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE DRAIN EQUIPMENT
AND STORAGE BUILDING
The Drain Commissioner is requesting authorization to proceed with Phase I construction of a 13,500
square foot Drain equipment and storage building to be located at the current public works property, One
Public Works Drive, Waterford. A single -story pre-engineered storage building will be constructed and
equipment and vehicles will be relocated from the garage area. Total estimated project c osts of $678,535
include $572,850 to Ideal Contracting for construction; $15,000 for the OCDC to remove and relocate a
storm drain, $10,000 to remove and relocate water service and $5,000 for miscellaneous assistance;
$14,000 for borings and material testi ng by an independent contractor and $61,685 in contingency for
design and construction. Funding will be provided by a variety of measures, including loan and repayment
from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund, as outlined in the Fiscal Note. Once Phase I i s completed,
authorization for Phase II will be requested for renovation of the garage area to provide for additional office
space.
Ms. Van Pelt explained that use of DTRF requires approval by 2/3 vote of the Board of Commissioners. The
Loan from the DTRF will be paid back over 15 years, with interest.
Palmer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Jamian.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
13. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - INDEPENDENCE OAKS ORGANIZATIONAL
YOUTH CAMP CONNECTOR TRAIL GRANT - ACCEPTANCE
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) is requesting authorization to accept a
$219,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant. The grant per iod is June 1, 2005,
through May 31, 2007. The OCPRC Capital Improvement Fund will provide the required local match of
$146,000. Funds will be used to construct a 6,000 linear foot Organizational Youth Camp Connector Trail
at Independence Oaks, including 4,890 feet of 8' wide asphalt trail, 1.060 linear feet of 8' wide boardwalk
and a 50-foot bridge.
Crawford moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Palmer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long a bsent.
14. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
RENOVATION - SHERIFF'S ADMINISTRATION PROJECT, REQUEST FOR PROJECT FUNDING
Facilities Management is requesting authorization to proceed with renovation of the Community Me ntal
Health Building for the Sheriff's Administration. Originally, project costs were estimated at $8,900,000 and
included in the FY 2005 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). MR #04332 authorized contract awards of
$428,600 with Landmark Design Group for architectural/engineering services and $524,973 with G.W. Auch
Company for construction management services. MR #05018 authorized $700,000 for selective interior
demolition work and to clarify and finalize the project work scope. Design drawings and cost specifications
have been completed and include Entrance Lobby and Vehicle Processing additions. Revised estimated
project costs are $9,380,000. Funding of $7,726,427 is available from the CIP/Building Improvement Fund
and Estimated Carry-Forward from the Building Fund from Previous Year to be transferred to the Project
Work Order Fund.
Commissioner Palmer indicated that the cost increase was due to an increase in supply costs.
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Palmer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supp orted by
Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
15. MR #05116 - DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
FOR THE NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
Facilities Management is requesting authorization to enter into a construction license and lease agreement
with Orion Township to construct a tower, equipment shelter and install a generator for the countywide
radio system on land provided by the Township at 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan. The County
will sell the tower, etc., to the Township for $1 upon completion and the Township will lease the County
space on the tower for $1 per year. The Township will be responsible for o peration and maintenance. The
initial term of the lease is 15 years with three renewable five -year terms. Construction and lease costs will
be covered by the 4% emergency telephone operational charge levy authorized by MR #99279, pursuant to
MCL 484.1401.
Wilson moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
16. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND APPLICATION FOR FY 2006
Community Corrections is requesting Board approval to submit its comprehensive plan and application to
request $3,804,909 for FY 2006 to the State Office of Co mmunity Corrections for the purpose of continuing
programs for offenders who meet P.A. 511 eligibility. P.A. 511 requires a resolution from the County Board
of Commissioners approving the plan as prepared by the Community Corrections Advisory Board.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
17. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET / EQUALIZATION DIVISION - APPROVAL OF
CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH THE
CITY OF SOUTH LYON
Equalization is requesting authorization to contract with the City of South Lyon to provide equalization
services to include annual assessment of real and personal property through the 20 06, 2007 and 2008 tax
years and other services as outlined in Subsection 2 of the contract. The City will pay $13.50 each contract
year for each real property description and $11.06 for each personal property description. Payments for
each contract year are due on July 1 of the contract year.
Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department of Management and Budget / Purchasi ng Division - Contract Exception Report for the
Month of May
B. Department of Management and Budget - Regional Collaborative RFP for Copy Paper Bid
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C. Notice of Hearing Re: Request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Esys Corporation
at 1670 Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
D. Department of Information Technology - CLEMIS Funds - Financial Statements and Schedules for
the Six Months Ended March 31, 2005
Crawford moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by Jamian.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
________________________ _______________________________
Helen A. Hanger Lawrence M. Doyle
Senior Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.