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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2006.03.13 - 36066WILLIAM R. PATTERSON Chairperson CHRISTINE LONG Vice Chairperson MATTIE MCKINNEY HATCHETT Minority Vice Chairperson March 13, 2006 Vice-Chairperson Long called the meeting o f the General Government Committee to order at 2:00 p.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: William R. Patterson, Christine Long, Mattie McKinney Hatchett, Hugh D. Crawford, Eric Wilson, Eileen Kowall, Will Molnar, Vincent Gregory, David Coulter, Tim Melton COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT AVIATION & TRANSPORTATION Karl Randall, Manager CENTRAL SERVICES Dave VanderVeen, Director CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS Ruth Johnson, Clerk Connie Spak, Deputy Clerk CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel EXECUTIVE OFFICES Robert Daddow, Deputy County Executive Carmen Talbot, State Gov. Liaison FISCAL SERVICES Tim Soave, Manager Linda Pearson, Analyst HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Thomas J. Gordon, Ph.D., Director INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director Scott Oppmann, Manager Anita Campbell Jim Taylor, Chief, E-Government MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director Art Holdsworth, Deputy Director PARKS & RECREATION Joe Figa, Design Chief Sue Wells, Administrator Jon Noyes, Landscape Designer OCPTA Eurick Crayton, Secretary SMART Donna Sykes, Ombudsperson BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Bill Bullard, Chair, District #2 Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470 Telephone (248) 858-0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Hugh D. Crawford Eric Wilson Eileen Kowall Will Molnar Vincent Gregory David Coulter Tim Melton GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 March 13, 2006 OTHERS PRESENT CONTINUED BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Talbot distributed information to the commissioners on the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Kowall moved approval of the minutes of February 27, 2006, as printed. Supported by Wilson. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS At the request of Commissioner Wilson, Chairman Patterson asked that the agenda be amended to add MR #06017 for consideration. Kowall moved to amend the agenda to add MR #06017. Supported by Crawford. Motion carried on a roll cal vote with Coulter voting no. MR #06017 was added to the agenda as item 11a. 1. ACT 196 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY – MILLAGE REQUEST FOR AUGUST 1, 2006, BALLOT The resolution would authorize the Oakland County Public Tr ansportation Authority to place a millage question before its 22 member communities to continue the .60 millage to support public transit. Mr. Crayton spoke on behalf of the OCPTA. Melton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Coulter. Coulter moved to amend the resolution to correct where necessary the date of the primary election to “August 8, 2006”. Supported by Kowall. Motion to amend carried on a voice vote. Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll cal l vote. 2. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND/SOUTHWEST AIRPORT – 2006 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 March 13, 2006 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – DESIGN ENGINEERING Central Services/Southwest Airport is requesting authorization to accept a Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract for Federal funds of $80,000 and State funds of $17,500. Funds will be used for design engineering services to rehabilitate Runway 7/25, partial parallel taxiway, and lighting. The required local match of $2,500 is available in the Airport Fund. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 2006 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – DESIGN ENGINEERING Central Services/Oakland County International Airport is requesting authorization to accept a Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract for Federal funds of $80,000 and State funds of $17,500. Funds will be used for design engineering services for Runway 9R extension, runway safety area improvements, parallel taxiway and a perimeter road. The required local match of $2,500 is available in the Airport Fund. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 2006 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) TRAINING Central Services/Oakland County International Airport is requesting authorization to accept a Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract for state funds of $5,500. Funds will be used for aircraft rescue and fire fighting training through Kellogg Community College using the mobile fire training unit owned by MDOT-Bureau of Aeronautics. No match funds are required. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION – 2006 HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT – QUALIFIED VOTER FILE (HAVA-QVF) EQUIPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT The Clerk is requesting authorization to accept a Michigan Secretary of State (State) HAVA-QVF grant to provide computer hardware and software infrastructure upgrades to comply with the Help America Vote Act and Michigan’s election consolidation. This is the second phase of the program. Equipment includes one base personal computer along with keyboard, video card, hard drive, operating system, modem, CD/DVD-ROM drive, sound card, speakers, software and bar code reader. Equipment specifications are as detailed in the attached agreement and all equipment will be maintained by the State. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 March 13, 2006 Wilson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Coulter. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ACCESS OAKLAND PRODUCTS TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Information Technology is requesting authorization to contract with the Internal Revenue Service to provide this agency with Access Oakland products. Use of these products will be provided pursuant to the attached intergovernmental agreement consistent with other governmental and quasi-governmental agreements for these services as previously approved by the Board of Commissioners. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Hatchett. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. PARKS AND RECREATION - SUPPORT FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADDISON OAKS SAFETY PATH/TRAIL CONNECTOR The Parks and Recreation Commission is requesting authorization from the Board of Commissioners to submit an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the Addison Oaks Safety Path/Trail Connector Development project. This grant is in keeping with the goals and objectives of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan – February 6, 2002. A 1.7 mile trail would be constructed along the outside boundary fence to the park and into the park to the Bald Mountain Recreation Area along the original Old Romeo Road. The grant period is April 1, 2006, through March 31, 2007. Total project costs include the $270,000 grant request and a required local match of $180,000 to be provided by the Parks and Recreation Fund. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 8. PARKS AND RECREATION - SUPPORT FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP PROPERTY The Parks and Recreation Commission is requesting authorization from the Board of Commissioners to submit an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the Springfield Township Property Acquisition project. Funds will be used to acquire the historic 57- acre Samuel Farm property located at 7141 Hall Road opposite the Park. This grant is in keeping with the goals and objectives of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan – February 6, 2002. Total project costs include the $360,000 grant request and a required local mat ch of $540,000 to be GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 March 13, 2006 provided by the Parks and Recreation Fund. Mr. Figa explained that this property has been included in the P&R Master Plan for acquisition since 1975 and is one of the last opportunities to increase the size of Springfield Oaks before it is encircled by residential development. Mr. Figa indicated that he would get an exact figure for Commissioner Coulter but indicated that several million dollars remains in the Parks budget for land acquisition and that money for this purpose is replenished annually. Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Crawford. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 9. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE HURON CLINTON METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY Mr. Walters was originally appointed to the Authority to complete the unfinished term of the late James Clarkston, expiring May 15, 2006. Kowall moved to report to recommend the appointment of Peter Walters to the Huron - Clinton Metropolitan Authority for a six-year term ending May 15, 2012. Supported by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 10. COUNTY EXECUTIVE – COPERATIVE INITIATIVES APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR COLLABORATION WITH AND BETWEEN CITIES, VILLAGES AND TOWNSHIPS Long moved to reconsider the resolution. Supported by Wilson. Motion to reconsider carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Molnar moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Mr. Holdsworth explained the recommended amendment s to the resolution, accompanying application and the added Acceptance Process page. He explained that the Review Committee will review, rank and approve applications for consultant engagement funding and will report quarterly to the General Government Committee on those applications submitted and accepted, the progress of each project and the status of all consulting engagements. Commissioner Melton indicated that he felt that the Review Committee should review and make recommendations as to ranking but that the final approval for funding consultant study projects should be done by the Board of Commissioners. He also asked if school districts could be involved in this program. Commissioner Wilson noted that this is a new program and procedures could b e reviewed next GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 6 March 13, 2006 year to consider changes. Mr. Holdsworth noted that the County’s local school districts are under the purview of the Intermediate School District. They could apply to participate in a cooperative project , such as purchasing, but the program would still be lead by Oakland County. Long moved to amend the resolution and attachments as presented (see attached). Supported by Kowall. Motion to amend carried on a voice vote. Crawford moved a secondary amendment to the third BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to insert “and one (1) representative who is the Board of Commissioners’ Administrative Director, appointed by the Board of Commissioners.” Motion on the secondary amendment carried on a voice vote. Motion on the amended first amendment carried on a voice vote. Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 11. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE COOEPRATIVE INITIATIVES REVOLVING FUND REVIEW COMMITTEE Crawford moved to report to recommend appointment of Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director, Oakland County Board of Commissioners, to the Cooperative Initiatives Revolving Fund Review Committee. Supported by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 11a. MR #06017 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE 29TH DISTRICT Commissioner Wilson explained that he was proposing to amend the resolution to request that the Governor and State Legislature draft legislation to provide for special elections to fill any vacancy in the House or Senate lasting longer than six months. This would replace the original language specific to the vacancy in the 29th District. He indicated that as a commissioner seated by special election he felt that representation is important to ensure that taxpayers have a voice in Lansing. Ms. Johnson spoke in support of the resolution. She stated that the voice of the taxpayers and citizens is not heard when a community goes without representation. Staff can not vote or sit at the table to advocate or participate in the budget process. She noted that several districts currently have vacancies and that the process to draft and consider such legislation would probably take some time and not impact the 29th District. Commissioners Gregory, Melton, Coulter and Hatchett indicated that they felt this effort would best be initiated at the State level, perhaps to amend the constitution, and that the 29th District had GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 7 March 13, 2006 already expressed its concerns about the cost of a special election to the Governor. Commissioner Hatchett questioned how realistic or effective it would be to schedule a special election and fill a vacancy for only several months Wilson moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Molnar. Wilson moved the following amendments: - Change Title: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE 29TH DISTRICT VACATED LEGISLATIVE OFFICES - Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges the Governor and Michigan Legislature to reconsider the previous decision and adopt legislation that will provide for a law to schedule an expeditious special election to fill the any vacancy for the 29th House District seat in March, 2006, that will extend for more than six (6) months to ensure that the residents, taxpayers, businesses, schools and communities within the City of Pontiac and the City of Auburn Hills are represented in the State Legislature by a duly elected State Representative or State Senator. Motion to amend carried on a voice vote. A roll call vote was taken on the original motion, as amended: Ayes: Kowall, Molnar, Long, Crawford, Wilson, Patterson Nays: Gregory, Coulter, Melton, Hatchett Main motion, as amended, carried on a roll call vote. 12. GOLDEN OAKS MEDICAL CARE FACILITY Dr. Gordon was asked to speak to the General Government Committee today regarding the Fiscal Year 2006 forecasted year-end unfavorability of $2.4 million for the Medical Care Facility. Dr. Gordon explained that a variety of issues have impacted the Facility, including changes to Medicare and Medicaid rates, staffing issues, a decrease in new patients and the inability to accept new patients during the State au dit process. An IV Therapy program was also implemented that has not brought in the number of clients anticipated. He explained that the Facility has been an Enterprise Fund since 1994 which requires that it be self -supporting. This year the Facility will not be able to produce enough revenue for this to occur and this may be the case next year as well. There has been a down turn in general for nursing homes. Administration is considering options, including a Request for Proposal for an operation and maintenance agreement. If this can not be acquired, it may be necessary to sell the facility. Also looking at the possibility of closing some beds but there is a disincentive to do so because once they are closed it is difficult to get them open again. If the facility were sold or closed, it would take six to nine GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 8 March 13, 2006 months to place the residents. Commissioner Melton asked to see itemized information on the Facility, including occupancy rates and what was projected for IV patients, before the RFP process is implemented. He indicated that he felt the commissioners should be involved in the study before a decision is made to go forward with the RFP and noted that he has introduced a resolution to require Board of Commissioners approval prior to issuing RFPs to solicit bids for Professional Services Contract that affect existing county services provided by county employees. COMMUNICATIONS A. Oakland County Transportation Authority – February 8, 2006, Minutes Crawford moved to receive and file Communication A. Supported by Long. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Helen A. Hanger Lawrence Doyle Sr. Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.