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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007.09.20 - 36209CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson MICHAEL GINGELL Vice Chairperson MATTIE MCKINNEY HATCHETT Minority Vice Chairperson September 20, 2007 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:07 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, Jeff Potter, Bradford Jacobsen, David Potts, Vincent Gregory, George Suarez, Jim Nash and Tim Greimel COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT ANIMAL CONTROL Larry Obrecht, Manager Joanie Toole, Administrative Supervisor CIRCUIT COURT Kevin Oeffner, Court Administrator CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS Jim VanLeuven, Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds EXECUTIVE OFFICE G. Poisson, Deputy County Executive Robert Daddow, Deputy County Executive Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive/CIO Carmen Talbot, State Govt. Liaison HUMAN RESOURCES Nancy Scarlet, Director INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff DETROIT FREE PRESS Kathy Gray, Reporter EQUAL Gloria Norris, Tax Stad. Spec. Shannon Moore, Equalization Clerk DPB Todd White OAKLAND COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY Chip Tischer, Political Director STRATEGIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS Colleen Pobur, Lobbyist GENERAL PUBLIC Randy Oram, Citizen BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Bill Bullard, Jr., Commissioner, District # 2 Marcia Gershenson, Commissioner, District #17 Mike Rogers, Commissioner, District #14 Dave Coulter, Commissioner, District #25 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 September 20, 2007 OTHERS PRESENT, CONT’D. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, cont’d. Karen Spector, Commissioner, District #16 Eric Coleman, Commissioner, District #23 Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director Julia Ruffin, Commissioner Liaison Jim Cavanaugh, Commissioner Liaison Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Rogers expressed his support for Randy Oram to be appointed to the Oakland County Retirement Commission. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE To save time, Chairperson Long suggested foregoing the Pledge of Allegiance today. There were no objections. AGENDA ITEMS 1. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT FOR THE RELOCATION OF AN INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM (ILS) The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the County of Oakland $409,000 in grant funding, which includes $327,200 in Federal funds, $71,575.00 in State funds and a required County match of $10,225.00. The funds would be used for a project, which consists of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reimbursable agreement for the relocation of an instrument landing system (ILS). The County match is available from the airport fund. The resolution accepts the grant contract in an amount not to exceed $409,000, which includes the local grant match of $10,225.00. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. MR #07205 – PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION – ANIMAL CONTROL SOFTWARE SYSTEM In conjunction with the Information Technology Department, Animal Control Administration has researched pre-packaged software applications that will enhance the tracking and reporting of Division activities leading to more efficient control of the animal population in Oakland County. Funding is available in the Designated Fund Balance for Operational Improvements to cover the software purchase, and it is projected that this investment will pay for itself within six years. The resolution authorizes the Animal Control Software System purchase and implementation. Gingell moved to report to the full Board with the recommendation t hat the resolution be adopted. Supported by Potts. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 September 20, 2007 3. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE RETIREMENT COMMISSION (SENT BACK FROM FULL BOARD FOR RE-EVALUATION) At the General Government Committee meeting of August 20, 2007, the committee had recommended to the full Board that Mr. D’Arcy Gonzales be appointed to the Oakland County Retirement Commission. The Board of Commissioners had referred this recommendation back to the General Government Committee for re-evaluation. Gingell moved to report to the full Board with the recommendation that D’Arcy Gonzales be appointed to the Oakland County Retirement Commission. Supported by Potts. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Hatchett, Gregory, Suarez and Greimel voting no. 4. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REVIEW APPLICATIONS FOR SOLID WASTE PLANNING COMMITTEE The terms for the individuals currently sitting on the Act 641 Solid Waste Planning Committee are expiring on October 11, 2007. Eleven out of Fourteen incumbents have reapplied to the committee. Gregory moved to report to the full Board with the recommendation that the following incumbents be reappointed to the Act 641 Solid Waste Planning Committee : Michael Csapo, Michael Czuprenski, Richard Padlo, Solid Waste Industry Jean Gramlich and Randall Young, Environmental Interest Groups Sue Ann Douglas, County Government Claire Galed, City Government Jill Bastian, Township Government Linda S. Furlough, Industrial Waste Generator Mary Ann Ryan and Steven Balagna, General Public Supported by Crawford. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. Community Mental Health Authority Board Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2007 B. Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2007 C. Oakland County Library Board – Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2007 D. Oakland County Library Board – Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2007 E. Oakland County Library Board – Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2007 F. CLEMIS Funds – Financial Statements and Schedule for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2007 Crawford moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Jacobsen. Motion carried on a voice vote. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 September 20, 2007 OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.