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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007.12.03 - 36229CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson MICHAEL GINGELL Vice Chairperson MATTIE MCKINNEY HATCHETT Minority Vice Chairperson December 3, 2007 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:39 a.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christine Long, Michael Gingell, Mattie McKinney Hatchett, Hu gh D. Crawford, Eileen Kowall, Jeff Potter, Bradford Jacobsen, David Potts, Vincent Gregory, Jim Nash and Tim Greimel COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: George Suarez OTHERS PRESENT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Mike Hughson, Property Management Specialist HEALTH DIVISION George Miller, Manager HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Thomas Gordon, Director PARKS AND RECREATION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B Tina Abbate Marzolf, CEO Jim McGuire, Director of Planning STRATEGIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS Mike Frederick, Lobbyist Colleen Pobur, Lobbyist BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT None APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Crawford moved approval of the previous minutes of November 5, 2007, as printed. Supported by Nash. Motion carried on a voice vote. 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 December 3, 2007 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA ITEMS 1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE Six applications were received for two General Public vacancies on the Friend of the Court Citizens’ Advisory Committee. The committee coordinator had received a letter from Mr. Daelemans requesting to withdraw his application and cancel his interview. He was scheduled fo r 9:50 a.m. Rita Lichtman was interviewed at 9:52 a.m. AGENDA Chairperson Long suggested moving Items 5, 6 and 7 up on the agenda at this time for consideration, since Ms. Hepburn had not arrived yet. There were no objections. 5. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2008 Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested report recommending the following 2008 Standing Committee appointments: FINANCE COMMITTEE: Rogers (Chair), Kowall (Vice Chair), Zack (Minority Vice Chair), Douglas, Crawford, Middleton, Long, Potter, Coulter, Woodward, Greimel GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Long (Chair), Gingell, (Vice Chair), Hatchett (Minority Vice Chair), Crawford, Kowall, Potter, Jacobsen, Potts, Gregory, Suarez, Nash, Greimel PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Middleton (Chair), Jacobsen (Vice Chair), Suarez (Minority Vice Chair), Douglas, Rogers, Scott, Gosselin, Coleman, Hatchett, Zack, Spector PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE: Douglas (Chair), Potts (Vice Chair), Nash (Minority Vice Chair), Jacobsen, Gingell, Gosselin, Gershenson, Woodward, Burns PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE: Potter (Chair), Scott (Vice Chair), Gershenson (Minority Vice Chair), Middleton, Gingell, Potts, Gregory, Burns, Spector Supported by Gingell. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Suarez absent. 6. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested report recommending the following appointments: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 December 3, 2007 AIRPORT COMMITTEE (One-Year Term ending 12/31/08) Hugh D. Crawford, Christine Long, Tom Middleton, Vincent Gregory, David VanderVeen (Executive Designee) SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG ) (One-Year Term ending 12/31/08) Delegates Alternates L. Brooks Patterson David VanderVeen Jeff Potter Dennis Toffolo Christine Long Hugh Crawford John Scott David Potts Eric Coleman Vincent Gregory Jim Nash Tim Greimel Supported by Nash. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Suarez absent. 7. ADOPTION OF 2008 RULES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Gingell moved approval of the attached suggested report recommending approval of the Proposed 2008 Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Supported by Crawford. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Greimel voting no and S uarez absent. 1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jan Hepburn was interviewed at 10:12 a.m. Rackeline Hoff was interviewed at 10:27 a.m. AGENDA Chairperson Long suggested taking up the other items on the agenda at this time for consideration, since Ms. Hepburn had not arrived yet. There were no objections. 2. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – PURCHASE OF SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (RUNWAY BROOM) The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the County of Oakland $515,000 in grant funding, which includes $443,579 in Federal funds, $58,546 in State funds and a required County match of $12,875, which is available from the Airport Fund. The funds would be used to purchase snow removal equipment (runway broom). The resolution authorizes acceptance of the grant contract in the amount of $515,000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 December 3, 2007 Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Suarez absent. 3. OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 17.29 ACRES OF LAND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ROSE FOR EX PANSION OF ROSE OAKS COUNTY PARK Oakland County Parks and Recreation would like to purchase 17.29 acres of land that is owned by the Holly Area School District to expand Rose Oaks County Park. The departments of Parks and Recreation, Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have negotiated the terms and conditions of a purchase agreement between the County of Oakland and the Holly Area School District for the purchase of this property. The resolution approves and accepts the terms and conditions of the attached purchase agreement between the County of Oakland, as purchaser, and the Holly Area School District, as seller for a cash sale purchase. Mr. Stencil thanked all those commissioners who participated in their recent stakeholder interviews and focus groups to formulate a strategic plan for Parks and Recreation, and said that he appreciated the input that was provided. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall . Motion carried on a roll call vote with Suarez absent. 4. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2007/2008 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has awarded the Oakland County Health Division $4,742,245 in Substance Abuse Grant funds for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. These funds would be used to subcontract with agencies to prevent and reduce the incidence of drug and alcohol abuse and dependency. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the $4,742,245 grant. Future level of service, including personnel, would be contingent upon the level of funding for this program. Commissioner Potts inquired why the Methamphetamines Prevention Project was dropped from the Substance Abuse Program. Mr. Miller did not have an answer for him at this time. Greimel moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jacobsen . Motion carried on a roll call vote with Suarez absent. 1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE - INTERVIEWS Ms. Norton had not called or arrived for her interview today. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 December 3, 2007 Crawford moved to report to the full Board with the recommendation that Mel Ettenson and Rackeline Hoff be appointed to the Friend of the Cou rt Citizens’ Advisory Committee as members of the General Public. Supported by Potts. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Suarez absent. COMMUNICATIONS A. Clerk/Register of Deeds – 2008 Remonumentation Grant Application B. Thank You Letter from John Lowry Kowall moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Kowall indicated that she had read a letter to the editor of the Oakland Press by Judge Cheryl Matthews regarding her attempt to call the Michigan Department of Human Services Agency (DHSA) for a possible abuse of a child, and she was on hold for 20 minutes. Commissioner Kowall suggested that the commissioners contact Ms. Dudley, who was recently reappointed to the DHSA Board by the Board of Commissioners, and talk to her about this issue. Commissioner Nash indicated that he was planning on attending the next DHSA Board meeting, and he would bring that issue up at the meeting and get back to the co mmittee on his findings. There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:08 a.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.