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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007.02.26 - 36151CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson MICHAEL GINGELL Vice Chairperson MATTIE MCKINNEY HATCHETT Minority Vice Chairperson February 26, 2007 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:31 a.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christine Long, Michael Gingell, Mattie McKinney Hatchett, Hugh D. Crawford, Eileen Kowall, Bradford Jacobsen, David Potts, George Suarez, Jim Nash and Tim Greimel COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Jeff Potter and Vincent Gregory OTHERS PRESENT AVIATION Karl Randall, Manager PARKS AND RECREATION Joe Figa, Chief of Design Jon Noyes, Landscape Designer COMM, MENTAL HEALTH AUTH. John Bowker, Director DETROIT FREE PRESS Kathy Gray, Reporter THE DETROIT NEWS Maureen Feighan, Reporter OLHSA Ron Borngesser, CEO STRATEGIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS Paul Welday, Lobbyist BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS John Scott, Commissioner, District #5 Robert Gosselin, Commissioner, District #13 Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT John Bowker recommended that the General Government Committee reappoint Judith Summers, Bettye Arrington and Leon Pratnicki to the Community Mental Health Authority (CMHA). Steve Ruskin did not wish to reapply for reappointment, therefore leaving a vacancy for a Primary Consumer on the CMHA. Mr. Bowker indicated that Mr. Ruskin gave his endorsement of Malkia Maisha Newman to take his seat. Mr. Bowker gave his endorsement of Ms. Newman , as well. 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 Eileen Kowall Jeff Potter Bradford Jacobsen David Potts Vincent Gregory George Suarez Jim Nash Tim Greimel GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 February 26, 2007 APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Crawford moved approval of the minutes of January 22, 2007, as printed. Supported by Gingell. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA Phil Bertolini had requested that items #6, Department of Information Technology – First Quarter 2007 Development Appropriation Transfer, and #7, Information Technology 2007/2008 Master Plan Quarterly Status Executive Summary, be postponed until the March 12 th General Government Committee meeting due to a scheduling conflict. Chairperson Long indicated that there were requests to postpone Item #5 , Department of Health and Human Services/Health Division – Implementation of Fee for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, until the March 12th General Government Committee meeting to allow the committee members time to find more out about the HPV vaccine. Suarez moved to amend the agenda by removing Items #5, #6 and #7 from the agenda for postponement until the March 12, 2007, General Government Committee meeting. Supported by Crawford. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS 1. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – ADOPTION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE - 2007 The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has undertaken a five -year parks and recreation plan that describes the physical features, existing recreation f acilities and the desired actions to be taken to improve and maintain recreation facilities during the period between 2007 and 2011. A public comment session was held on January 31, 2007 at the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Administration building to provide an opportunity for citizens to express opinions, ask questions and discuss all aspects of the recreation plan. The Master Plan meets the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission’s long -range goals, objectives and funding. The resolution authorizes the adoption of the 2007 Oakland County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potter and Gregory absent. 2. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – EVENING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MEETINGS The resolution authorizes an amendment to Rule XIII, Section I of the Rules for Oakland County Board of Commissioners reflecting that the following scheduled Board of Commissioners’ GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 February 26, 2007 meetings would be held on the preceding Wednesday nights, as follows: CURRENT NEW EVENING DATE Thursday, April 5, 2007 Wednesday, April 4, 2007 Thursday, April 26, 2007 Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Thursday, May 24, 2007 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Thursday, June 14, 2007 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 At the conclusion of the trial period, the Oversight Committee would review the level of public participation and impact associated with holding evening meetings. The committee would then make their recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Scott indicated that this would provide a trial basis to find out what the actual costs are to hold these meetings at night. Commissioner Gingell indicated that the concept is a good idea; however, he sai d that the timing of it, in a financial perspective, is not good, with the cuts coming down from Lansing. Commissioner Nash expressed his concerns about the commissioners not being available to their constituents. He indicated that night meetings would help in this regard. Commissioner Crawford indicated that he attends meetings at nights in his community where he is available to his constituents, and night Board meetings would conflict with those meetings. He indicated that Board staff would be working all day and then into the evening. He indicated that when the Board did have night meetings, there were not a lot of citizens present. Commissioner Potts suggested that Commissioner Scott get some feedback from County Administration. He would like to know how they would feel about night Board meetings. Suarez moved to report to the full Board with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Supported by Nash. Greimel moved to postpone consideration of this resolution until the March 12th General Government Committee meeting to provide some time for County Administration and the Clerk’s Office to give their input on the concept of night Board meetings and to find out whether compensation time could be given instead of overtime pay for contract employees. He would also like information regarding what past night meetings had cost. Supported by Potts. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Hatchett, Potts, Suarez, Greimel (4) NAYS: Gingell, Crawford, Kowall, Jacobsen, Nash, Long (6) Motion failed. Commissioner Hatchett expressed her concerns about people wanting to attend the Board meetings. She said that if night meetings are not possible, then the Board meetings should be taped. Then the public could see what the commissioners do. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: AYES: Hatchett, Suarez, Nash and Greimel (4) GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 February 26, 2007 NAYS: Gingell, Crawford, Kowall, Jacobsen, Potts, Long (6) Motion failed on a roll call vote with Potter and Gregory absent. 3. MR #07024 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LATE PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD The resolution reflects that July 14th, the date of former President Gerald R. Ford’s birthday, would be recognized as President Gerald R. Ford Day in Oakland County each year, as a respectful tribute to an honored son of Michigan. Commissioner Gosselin indicated that State Representative Garfield has presented a bill to implement a minor State holiday to recognize Gerald R. Ford as the 38th President of the United States. Crawford moved to report to the full Board with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Supported by Gingell. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potter and Gregory absent. 4. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMENDMENT TO BOARD RULES REGARDING MEETING PROCEDURES The resolution amends the 2007 Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to insert the following into Section XIII – Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Procedures: O. Amendments of Resolutions or Other Matters All amendments to a resolution or other matter to be voted on shall be in writing and copies distributed to the Clerk and all commissioners present before a vote is taken on such amendment. If necessary, the Board Chairperson shall recess the meeting until an amendment is reduced to writing. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jacobsen. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potter and Gregory absent. 8. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – UPDATE OF AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN (PARTIAL) The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the County of Oakland $34,300 in grant funding, which includes $27,440 in Federal funds; $6,002 in State funds and a required County match of $858, which is available in the airport fund. The f unds would be used for a partial update of the airport layout plan. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the grant contract in the amount of $34,300. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jacobsen . Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potter and Gregory absent. 9. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – CONDUCT AN OBSTRUCTION SURVEY AND DESIGN OF THE RELOCATION OF A GLIDESLOPE, MEDIUM INTENSITY APPROACH GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 February 26, 2007 LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND PRECISION APPROACH PATH INDICATOR The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the County of Oakland $103,000 in grant funding, which includes $82,400 in Federal funds; $18,025 from the State; and a required County match of $2,575. The funds would be utilized for an obstruction survey and design of the relocation of a glideslope, medium intensity approach lighting system and precision approach path indicator. These upgrades would provide an additional margin of safety at the airport. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the grant contract in the amount of $103,000. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Potts. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potter and Gregory ab sent. 10. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – PURCHASE OF SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the County of Oakland $152,000, which includes $144,400 in State funds and a required County match of $7,600. The funds would be used to purchase snow removal equipment (loader and runway friction measuring device). The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the grant contract in the amount of $152,000. Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Nash. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potter and Gregory absent. 11. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REVIEW APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY Four seats on the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) are expiring on March 31, 2007. Three of the four individuals have applied for reappointment. Press releases had gone out, and the deadline for receiving applications was February 16, 2007. We have received 40 applications in total, of which six were for Primary Consumer; eleven for Secondary Consumer; nine for General Public; six for a Provider of Mental Health Services; and eight applied under the Representative of an Agency or Have an Occupation Dealing with Mental Health Services category. Crawford moved Item #11 for discussion. Supported by Jacobsen. Crawford made a motion to interview all 40 applicants. Supported by Greimel. After some discussion, Crawford moved to withdraw his motion to interview all 40 applicants. Greimel did not withdraw his support. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Greimel (1) NAYS: Gingell, Hatchett, Crawford, Kowall, Jacobsen, Potts, Suarez, Nash, Long (9) Motion failed on a roll call vote with Potter and Gregory absent. Hatchett moved to report to the full Board with the recommendation that the following GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 6 February 26, 2007 incumbents be reappointed to the Community Mental Health Authority: Bettye Vonciel Arrington, Representative of an Agency or Have Occupation Involving Mental Health Services Leon W. Pratnicki, General Public Judith M. Summers, Secondary Consumer Supported by Nash. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potter and Gregory absent. Hatchett moved to interview the applicants who had applied for the Primary Consumer seat at the next General Government Committee meeting on Monday, March 12, 2007. Supported by Greimel. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potter and Gregory absent. COMMUNICATIONS A. Community Mental Health Authority Board Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2007 B. CLEMIS Funds – Financial Statements and Schedules for the Year Ended September 30, 2006 C. Oakland County Senior Advisory Council Meeting Minutes – November 20, 2006 D. Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Board of Directors ’ Meeting Minutes – December 6, 2006 E. Oakland County Library Board Minutes of November 22, 2006 Nash moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Jacobsen. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.