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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2006.01.25 - 36060 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD  PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE January 25, 2006 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jamian at 9:35 a.m. i n Committee Room A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Greg Jamian, Thomas Middleton, Eric Coleman, Chuck Moss, William Patterson, Mike Rogers, John Scott, George Suarez, Mattie Hatchett and Ji m Nash PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Human Resources Nancy Scarlet, Director Mary Pardee, Supervisor Jennifer Mason, Manager Cathy Shallal, Manager Heather Mason, Analyst Dana Cosby, Analyst Brenthy Johnston, Analyst Sheriff's Office Dale Cunningham, Business Manager County Executive Jerry Poisson, Deputy County Executive Board of Commissioners Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Sheryl Mitchell, Senior BOC Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Middleton moved to approve the minutes of January 11, 2006. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a voice vote. Greg Jamian Chairperson Tom Middleton Majority Vice-Chair Eric Coleman Minority Vice-Chair Chuck Moss William Patterson Mike Rogers John A. Scott George W. Suarez Mattie Hatchett Jim Nash Personnel Committee Page 2 January 25, 2006 PUBLIC COMMENT None. Chairperson Jamian requested the agenda be amended regarding Item #4 – MR #05277 Board of Commissioners – Authorization to Launch NACo's Prescription Discount Card Program in Oakland County by changing the Action Required from Report to Board to Information. Moss moved to amend the agenda accordingly. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice vote. MR #06011 CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION/FRIEND OF THE COURT – REORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL RELATED ACTIONS Sixty six percent of the funding for Circuit Court/Family Division/Friend of the Court is reimbursed by the Cooperative Reimbursement Program through the Michigan Department of Human Services and approximately 34% is funded by General Fund General/Purpose dollars. After review of the duties and responsibilities within their area it has been determined that certain reclassifications will save General Fund/General Purpose dollars. The downward reclassification of the Chief Assistant – FOC Operations position from Salary Grade 20 to Salary Grade 17 and reclassifying the Chief -Child Support Account and Banking position from Salary Grade 16 to Salary Grade 17 is requested. It is also requested a new classification titled F.O.C. Case Assistant – Supervisor, be created as a Salary Grade 8, overtime non-exempt position. Coleman moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation MR #06011 be adopted. Supported by Patterson. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Hatchett absent. MR #06013 SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD 2004-2008 The Charter Township of Oxford has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to provide law enforcement services. The Township has requested the deletion of one Patrol Investigator bringing the total of contracted positions to sixteen effective February 4, 2006. One unmarked vehicle with mobile and prep radio will be deleted from the county fleet. Patterson moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation MR #06013 be adopted. Supported by Middleton. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Hatchett absent. Personnel Committee Page 3 January 25, 2006 MR #06012 SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ROYAL OAK 2004-2008 Royal Oak Township has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to provide law enforcement services. The Michigan State Police have agreed to provide patrols for the midnight shift in the Township, therefore, the Township is requesting the deletion of three Deputy II (with fill-in) positions to take effect February 4, 2006. One patrol vehicle with mobile, prep, MDC and video camera will be deleted from the county fleet. Coleman moved the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation MR #06012 be adopted. Supported by Nash. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. MR #05277 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AUTHORIZATION TO LAUNCH NACo's PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM IN OAKLAND COUNTY The National Association of Counties (NACo) has established a free discount card program to enable local counties to assist their residents by establishing a program offering savings on the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. All county residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage may use these discount drug cards. This program also may be used any time a prescription is not covered by insurance. Hatchett moved to Receive & File. Supported by Suarez. Motion carried on a voice vote. GRETCHEN'S HOUSE @ LITTLE OAKS – 3RD QUARTER, 2005 REPORT AND FRIENDS OF LITTLE OAK'S UPDATE The Gretchen's House @ Little Oaks Third Quarter Report indicates a loss of $15,435.97. Gretchen indicates this loss is due to a drop in enrollment. More public schools are now marketing pre-school programs that parents are taking advantage of. Nancy Scarlet requested Committee approval of a Letter of Understanding stating Gretchen's House will report quarterly to the Committee but will return profits to the County on a calendar year basis rather than quarterly. Commissioner Rogers requested Gretchen's House supply the Committee with enrollment figures for the last two years to determine if there is historically a drop in enrollment in the fall and the percentage of that drop. Coleman moved the Human Resource's Department issue a "Letter of Understanding" to Gretchen's House requiring quarterly reports to the Committee and allowing for the return of profit to the County on a calendar year basis. Supported by Middleton. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Personnel Committee Page 4 January 25, 2006 OAKLAND COUNTY'S PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM UPDATE Oakland County currently has two prescription drug programs in effect. Per MR #00264 a Senior Citizen Resident Prescription Discount Program was established for Oakland County residents who have attained the age of sixty. The County pays an annual subscription fee of $6.00 for not more than three years and one year thereafter for new enr ollments. This resolution also states "If the State or Federal government creates a prescription program that is equal to or better than this program, the County shall terminate this program for those who qualify." MR #02031 establishes a County prescription discount program for residents under the age of sixty through NPA that can be used at a national network of participating chain and independent pharmacies to receive an average savings of 40% on generic medications and an average savings of 15% off brand name medications. There is an annual family fee of $20.00 or an individual fee of $14.00 for participation. Mr. Poisson reported enrollment in both these programs has dropped considerably since the inception of Medicare Part D as citizens can not participate in two programs. County Administration is currently reviewing a Michigan Prescription Drug Discount Program now offered by the State and the NACo program Coleman moved to Receive & File. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS Middleton moved to Receive and File Communication Items A – C. A. Position Change Summary Report B. Personnel Appeal Board Update C. Vacancy Report Supported by Scott. Commissioner Scott questioned Item B – Personnel Appeal Board Update. He asked why there are cases from 2004 and 2005 scheduled for February when there are still cases dating back to 2003 pending. It was explained that frequently the same employee is involved in several appeals. Motion carried on a voice vote OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 10:46 a.m. ___________________________________ _________________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.