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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2005.09.15 - 36032CHUCK MOSS Chairperson MIKE ROGERS Vice Chairperson TIM MELTON Minority Vice Chairperson September 15, 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, Christine Long, David Coulter, Helaine Zack, Dave Woodward COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT : ARTS, CULTURE & FILM Kristie Zamora, Coordinator AUDITING Jim Fitzpatrick, Manager Bruce Karnanon, Chief CIRCUIT COURT Lisa Langton, Family Division Administrator CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel EXECUTIVE OFFICE Jerry Poisson, Deputy Executive Robert Daddow, Deputy Executive DRAIN COMMISSIONER Joe Kozma, Deputy Steven Korth, Assistant Chief Engineer EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager FISCAL SERVICES Nancy Fournier, Chief LaVerne Smith, Supervisor Leo Lease, Accountant Wayne Keller, Supervisor Nancy Falardeau, Analyst Gaia Piir, Budget Systems Coordinator Joe Rozell, Analyst Monica Tinsley, Analyst Kathleen McLernon, Accountant Joe Matkosky, Analyst HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Tom Gordon, Director HUMAN RESOURCES Nancy Scarlet, Director INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director Janette McKenna, Chief LIBRARY SERVICES Laura Mancini, Director MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Art Holdsworth, Deputy Director PARKS & RECREATION Ralph Richard, Executive Officer Frank Trionfi, Administrator OTHERS PRESENT CONTINUED 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 FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 2 September 15, 2005 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Dan Cojanu, Supervisor PURCHASING Joe Hylla, Manager SHERIFF Dale Cunningham, Business Manager OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES Nancy Rebar, Director of Family Preservation MICHIGAN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES Mel Kaufman, District 5 Manager OTHER Allan Meltzer BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Bill Bullard, District #2 Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Sr. Analyst Sheryl Mitchell, Sr. Analyst Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator MINUTES Rogers moved approval of the previous minutes of August 25, as printed. Supported by Palmer. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Rebar spoke regarding the report of the Auditing Division and payment of past due invoices to Oa kland Family Services. 5. CONTINGENCY REPORT The FY 2005 Contingency Fund balance of $303,543 will remain unchanged and will fall to fund balance. Palmer moved to receive and file the FY 2005 Contingency Report dated September 9, 2005. Supported by Long. Motion carried on a voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA 6a. MR #05101 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WALLED LAKE - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The City of Walled Lake is requesting reimbursement of its $2,433.87 West Nile V irus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6b. MR #05202 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The Township of Springfield is requesting reimbursement of its $9,238.32 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6c. MR #05200 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH LYON - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The City of South Lyon is requesting reimbursement of its $3,659.29 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6d. MR #05192 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 3 September 15, 2005 The City of Southfield is requesting reimbursement of its $28,199.47 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6e. MR #05189 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The City of Rochester Hills is requesting reimbursement of its $26,149.74 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incur red in connection with mosquito control projects. 6f. MR #05197 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The City of Pontiac is requesting reimbursement of its $23,628.15 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6g. MR #05204 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The Charter Township of Oxford is re questing reimbursement of its $8,591.71 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6h. MR #05196 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The Charter Township of Oakland is requesting reimbursement of its $9,158.54 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6i. MR #05198 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND RE IMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF NOVI - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The City of Novi is requesting reimbursement of its $19,191.92 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6j. MR #05193 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BERKLEY - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The City of Berkley is requesting reimbursement of its $5,234.20 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connectio n with mosquito control projects. 6k. MR #05190 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The Village of Bingham Farms is requesting reimbursement of its $487.70 West Nile Virus Fund A llocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6l. MR #05188 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BINGHAM FARMS - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The City of Novi is requesting reimbur sement of its $6,720.39 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 4 September 15, 2005 6m. MR #05194 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE COMMERCE TOWNSHIP AND VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION Commerce Township is requesting reimbursement of its $13,420.99 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6n. MR #05199 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMEN T FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WIXOM - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The City of Wixom is requesting reimbursement of its $5,454.57 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. 6o. MR #05203 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROSE - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The Township of Rose is requesting reimbursement of its $6,927.97 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with m osquito control projects. 6p. MR #05195 - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD - FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION The Township of Milford is requesting reimbursement of its $7,325.97 West Nile Virus Fund Allocation for FY 2005 for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Notes. Supported by Wilson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent. 7. FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND FISCAL YEAR 2007 PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGET The proposed report will amend the FY 2006 and FY 2007 Finance Recommended Budget to include the FY 2006 and FY 2007 Parks and Recreation Budget as approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. No General Fund dollars are included. Palmer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Report. Supported by Woodward. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 8. MR #05186 - DRAIN COMMISSIONER - OAKLAND COUNTY OXFORD TOWNSHIP WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM BOND RESOLUTION The Drain Commissioner is requesting authorization to pledge the County's full faith and credit for payment of principal and interest on the Oakland County Oxford Township Water Supply System Bonds, Series 2005. The bond issue will not exceed $17,725,000 and shall bear an interest rate not to exceed 7% per annum. Project costs of 100% will be apportioned to the Charter Township of Oxford with bond payment through connection fees and monthly service charges. Funding for the County's portion is available in the Non-Departmental Current Drain Assessment account. Wilson moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Palmer. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 5 September 15, 2005 9. DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2005 LAKE LEVEL A SSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The Drain Commissioner is requesting authorization to assess, levy and collect $246,317.37 for the year 2005 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls, for the purpose of operating and maintaining 24 lake levels located within Oakland County. The County's share of assessments is $1,458.24 and is available in the Non -Departmental Account - Drain Assessments. Commissioner Long requested that, in the future, the previo us year's assessment figures be included on the spreadsheet. Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 10. DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2005 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASS ESSMENT RESOLUTION The Drain Commissioner is requesting authorization to assess, levy and collect $88,528.57 for the year 2005 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls, for the purpose of maintaining, cleaning and repairing 30 Chapter 4 drains within Oakland County. The County's share of assessments is $6,322.91 and is available in the Non -Departmental Account - Drain Assessments. Jamian moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. S upported by Palmer. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 11. DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2005 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION The Drain Commissioner is requesting authorization to assess, levy and collect $30,880.86 for the year 2005 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls, for the purpose of maintaining, cleaning and repairing 17 Chapter 18 drains within Oakland County. The County's share of assessments is $3,007.90 and is availab le in the Non-Departmental Account - Drain Assessments. Palmer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Jamian. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 12. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - FY 2005 BULLETPROOF VEST P ARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT The Sheriff is requesting acceptance of a $37,932 U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Program, grant award allowing for reimbursement of costs incurred for the purchase of approved bulletproof vests for office rs for the period of October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2005. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Jamian. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 6 September 15, 2005 13. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - FY 2006 CRIME VICTIMS SERVICE S GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Prosecuting Attorney is requesting acceptance of a $187,100 Michigan Department of Community Health FY 2006 Crime Victim Services Grant for the period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006. No County match is required. Fu nds will be used to continue three Victim Advocate positions and one Victim Rights Leader position, and to purchase supplies and materials. The award amount is the same as for the previous year and has been included in the FY 2006 Finance Recommended Budg et. Mr. Cojanu explained that this program provides services to victims of crime and their families from arraignment through sentencing as provided for under the enabling statute, including retrieval of property. Zack moved approval of the attached sugg ested Fiscal Note. Supported by Palmer. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 14. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - FY 2006 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Prosecuting Attorney is requesting acceptance of a $125,740 Michigan Department of Community Health FY 2006 Victims of Crime Act Grant for the period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006. This grant amount includes a $25,148 County match consisting of voluntary part -time Victim Advocate positions and a $20,000 cash match. The grant will be used to continue two Victim Advocate positions. Administrative support costs of $7,198 are included in the FY 2006 budget but can not be recovered under the grant. The $20,000 grant match is available in the Non -Departmental Grant Match account. Mr. Cojanu explained that this particular grant program is known only in Oakland County. It provides a mobile advocate team to the district courts to meet with victims and explain their rights. Law students receive credit for participating in the program as voluntary part-time Victim Advocate Interns. Commissioner Wilson asked to be provided with statistics on the program. Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 15. MR #05187 - CIRCUIT COURT / FAMILY DIVISION - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET 2005-2006 The Circuit Court/Family Division is requesting approval of its FY 2006 Child Care Fund Budget for submission to the Bureau of Juvenile Justice's Child Care Fund Unit, Department of Human Services. P.A. 280 of 1975 requires development and submission of a plan and budget for funding foster care services to the Child and Family Services Office of the Juvenile Justice. The application reflects $2 9,506,251 in gross expenditures and $2,043,750 in offsetting revenues, leaving a net expenditure of $27,462,501, a $4,603,277 increase from FY 2005. Net expenditures are shared 50/50, or $13,731,251 each, by the State and County should the state approve the budget and the County expend the funds. The FY 2006 Finance Committee Recommended Budget for State Reimbursement is $9,700,000. Mr. Soave explained that the budget includes as much as possible for reimbursement. The state will only reimburse up to the budgeted amount and anything beyond that will be the County's responsibility. If another County does not expend its entire allocation, Oakland County can request additional funds. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Wilson. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 7 September 15, 2005 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 16. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ARTS, CULTURE AND FILM - FY 2005 MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE The County Executive is requesting acceptance of the M ichigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs award to Oakland County of $10,600 for administrative services relating to its FY 2005 Regional Regranting Program. A local in -kind match of 50% or $10,600 for salary costs is required for this program. The C ounty anticipated FY 2005 funding of $7,450. A budget amendment of $3,150 will be made. Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Palmer. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 17. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ARTS, CULTU RE AND FILM - FY 2005 MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE The County Executive is requesting acceptance of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs award to Oakland County of $35,800 for its FY 2005 Regional Regranting Program. No County match is required for this program. Funding is included in the FY 2005 Adopted Budget. Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Jamian. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 18. MR #05185 - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - EXTENSION OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR OVERTIME EXEMPT EMPLOYEES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES The Department of Information Technology is requesting authorization for additional compensation for overtime-exempt employees who work beyond a 48 -hour workweek, at a straight time hourly rate on specific pre-approved assignments, thereby providing a cost -effective alternative to adding temporary contractual staff. Additional compensation is estimat ed at $12,000 for FY 2006 based on previous usage for FY 2002 - FY 2005. Funding is available in the FY 2006 Finance Committee Recommended Budget. Wilson moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward absent. 19. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - 2005/2006 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE The Department of Human Services/Health Division is requesting acce ptance of a Michigan Department of Community Health award of $7,854,416 under the Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting and Contracting Agreement. This is a $254,759 decrease from the previous year's award. Funds will be used for various programs as detailed in the Fiscal Note. Mr. Miller indicated that the Legislature has restored some hearing and vision funding but to some extent is not yet known. Jamian moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 8 September 15, 2005 20. MR #05184 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/LIBRARY BOARD - LIBRARY FUND APPROPRIATION The Library Board is requesting authorization to use $1,500.00 from the Library Fund designated fund balance to allow one staff person to attend the Training Orientation Program sponsored by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically handicapped being held in Washington, DC in October. The Library Fund Designated Fund Balance consists of gifts and donations to the Library Board and was established for the exclusive use of Library Board activities as authorized by the Board of Commissioners. Rogers moved approval of the attached suggested Report to amend the resolution. Supported by Palmer. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward absent. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Palmer. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 21. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - 2005 COUNTY GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX AND PARKS AND RECREATION T AX RATES The resolution requires the Board of Commissioners to authorize the 2005 County General Property Tax Levy of 4.1900 Mills, the Voted for Parks and Recreation 0.2415 Mill and the Huron -Clinton Metropark Authority 0.2146 Mill. The resolution furth er authorizes each Supervisor of the various townships and Assessing Officers of the several cities of Oakland County to spread on their respective township or city tax rolls these tax rates for the year 2005. Crawford moved approval of the attached sugge sted Resolution. Supported by Palmer. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 22. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET / EQUALIZATION DIVISION - CONCURRENCE OF OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WITH COUNTY EQUALIZATION MANAGER TO ELECT TO AUDIT HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF PUBLIC ACT 105 OF 2003, MCL 211.7CC(10) FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 The Equalization Division is requesting authorization to elect to audit homestead exemptions under t he provisions of P.A. 105 of 2003 for the period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2007. This Act allows counties the ability to deny improper homestead exemptions and pays counties for the work involved in reviewing such homestead exemptions. The initial audit period of 2003-2005 identified a large number of properties improperly receiving this exemption. Long moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Jamian. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 9 September 15, 2005 23. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 2005 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL FORECAST AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS Management and Budget is requesting authorization for FY 2005 Third Quarter Budget amendments as detailed in the resolution and accompanying Schedules, a long with appropriation of Designated Fund Balance for E-Health operations and Future Technology Replacement. The August 24, 2005 Letter of Transmittal reports with a forecasted year -end favorability of revenue in excess of expenditures of $7,549,123. T his forecast is a result of $4 million in revenue above budget and $3.5 million less in expenditures resulting mostly from personnel turnover. Palmer moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Rogers. Motion carried unanimously o n a roll call vote. 24. COUNTY EXECUTIVE / AUDIT DIVISION - DHS OAKLAND COUNTY AUDIT REPORT The Auditing Division has completed its review of the process used by the Oakland County Local Office of the Michigan Department of Human Service (formerly Family Independence Agency) to report Child Care Fund expenditures. The Audit Subcommittee has reviewed this information, accepted the report and referred the matter over to the Finance Committee. Dr. Gordon and Mr. Fitzpatrick reviewed the information and re commendations of the Auditing Division with the Committee. There was a lengthy discussion regarding this matter. Zack moved to pay the 86 past due invoices, as identified in the Auditing Division's Review of the Local Office of the Michigan Department o f Human Services - Child Care Fund, in the amount of $277,000 from Designated Fund Balance and to develop a policy within the next 30 days based on the Auditing Division's recommendations. Supported by Melton. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Wilson voting no. COMMUNICATIONS A. Correspondence from Drain Commissioner - OCDC Soil Erosion Fee Adjustments as of October 1, 2005, per the Consumer Price Index B. Correspondence from Bob Daddow regarding Pontiac - Use of Oakland County Credit Rating C. Sheriff's Office - CY 2006 Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Grant Application D. Sheriff's Office - FY 2006 Secondary Road patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention program Grant Application E. Correspondence from the U.S. Department of Justice / Office of C ommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS) - Re: Approval to Extend COPS MORE '98 Grant through September 30, 2007 F. Department of Information Technology - CLEMIS Funds - Financial Statements and Schedules for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2005 Crawford moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by Coulter. Motion carried on a voice vote. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 10 September 15, 2005 OTHER BUSINESS There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Helen A. Hanger Lawrence M. Doyle Senior Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.