HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008.04.17 - 36258MIKE ROGERS
Chairperson
EILEEN KOWALL
Vice Chairperson
HELAINE ZACK
Minority Vice Chairperson
April 17, 2008
Chairperson Rogers called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of
Commissioners' Committee Room A, Commissioners' Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Eileen Kowall, Helaine Zack, Sue Ann Douglas , Hugh Crawford, Tom Middleton, Christine Long,
Jeff Potter, David Coulter, David Woodward , Tim Greimel
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Mike Rogers
OTHERS PRESENT
AVIATION Karl Randall, Manager
CENTRAL SERVICES J. David VanderVeen, Director
CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Corp. Counsel
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Dave Ross, Director
FISCAL SERVICES Nancy Fournier, Chief
Wayne Keller, Supervisor
LaVerne Smith, Supervisor
Linda Pearson, Analyst
Prentiss Malone , Analyst
Nancy Falardeau, Analyst
HUMAN RESOURCES Nancy Scarlet, Director
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Deb Carley, Chief Deputy
PURCHASING Jack Smith, Manager
SHERIFF Michael McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
SUPPORT SERVICES Todd Birkle, Administrator
DEFENSE BAR Diana Bare, Attorney
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
Harvey Wedell, Sr. Analyst
Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0475
Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858-1572
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Sue Ann Douglas
Hugh D. Crawford
Tom Middleton
Christine Long
Jeff Potter
David Coulter
David Woodward
Tim Greimel
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APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Crawford moved approval of the minutes of April 3, 2008, as printed. Supported by Long.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Bare thanked the Committee for last year’s action to implement a minor increase for court-appointed
defense attorneys and indicated that she would be coming back with new information on the subject.
AGENDA
5. FY 2008 C ONTINGENCY REPORT
The FY 2008 Contingency Fund balance of $152,300 will increase by $4,412 to $156,712 with approval of
Item #6. The Grant Match line item will be reduced by $9,639 from $847,099 to $837.460 with the adoption
of Item 11.
Middleton moved to receive and file the Contingency Report dated April 10, 2008. Supported by
Coulter.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
The agenda was amended to add the Reimbursement Division’s FY 2007 Annual Report to the Consent
Agenda as Item F.
6. MR #08057 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CANCELLATION OF PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR COURT
SECURITY AT THE 50TH DISTRICT COURT – PONTIAC FOR 206/2007/2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to cancel the contract for court security services between the 50 th
District Court, the City of Pontiac and Oakland County effective February 29, 2008. The Sheriff was
relieved of this responsibility by order of the 50th District Court. One full-time eligible (FTE) Deputy II, four
FTE Deputy I positions and four part -time, non-eligible Court deputy II positions in the Corrective Services -
Satellite Division will be deleted. Six prep radios, two PCs with printer, u niform costs, liability insurance and
Information Technology Operations will also be deleted. Budget amendments will be made as outlined in
the Fiscal Note.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Douglas.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers, Woodward and Greimel absent.
7. MR #08064 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON 2004 -2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to amend its law enforcement contract with Brandon Township for
the balance of the contract year through December 31, 2008. The amendment will create one Deputy I
position in Contracted Patrol Unit effective April 26, 2008. Budget amendments will be made as outlined in
the Fiscal Note.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note . Supported by Zack.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers, Woodward and Greimel absent.
8. MR #08065 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD 2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to provide patrol services to the Charter Township of Bloomfield for
special events August 4, 2008 through August 11, 2008, on an overtime basis only. Rates for these
services were established per MR #03265. Sufficient operation revenue and expenses are includ ed in the
FY 2008 budget and will be reviewed during the quarterly forecast.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Douglas.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers and Woodward absent.
9. MR #08066 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – PAINT CREEK TRAILWAYS CONTRACT FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2008 SEASON
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to cont ract with Paint Creek Trailways to provide Law Enforcement
Mounted Patrol Services for the 2008 season. Tw o part-time, non-eligible Mounted Deputies at 1,150
hours each per year and one PTNE Mount Deputy at 1,200 hours per year will be provided under the terms
of the contract. An additional 500 hours added per MR #06129 are included in the contract and rates are
consistent with those established in the FY 2008 Salary Schedule. Budget amendments will be made as
outlined in the Fiscal Note.
Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Greimel.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers and Woodward absent.
10. MR #08067 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CAMP DEARBORN CONTRACT FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2008/2009/2010 SEASONS
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to contract with Camp Dearborn to provide law enforcement services
for the 2008/2009/2010 Seasons. One Deputy II and three Deputy I will be provided on an overtime basis.
Ten part-time non-eligible Park Deputies will also be continued. Sufficient revenue and expend itures are
included in the FY 2008 and 2009 budgets.
Long moved the attached report to amend the resolution, 5 th WHEREAS, by striking the words “and
approved by the Department of Management and Budget.” Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers and Woodward absent.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers and Woodward absent.
11. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND CIRCUIT COURT – FAMILY DIVISION – PROGRAM YEAR
2008 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT (JABG) ACCEPTANCE
The Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Court are requesting authorization to accept $96,393 from the
Michigan Department of Human Services for the period of April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. The gra nt
will provide funding for the Juvenile Drug Court – Art therapy Program and Juvenile Forum Peer Groups,
Teen Court and Prosecuting Attorney juvenile offender backlog reduction staffing. The total grant award of
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$96,393 includes $86,754 in State funding and $9,639 in County matching funds. Matching funds are
included in the FY 2008/2009 Budget. The grant does not include recovery of anticipated administrative
and support costs of $5,514. One full -time eligible Probation Officer I and one part -time non-eligible
Assistance Prosecutor II will be continued. Budget amendments will be made as outlined in the Fiscal
Note.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers absent.
12. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION
The Oakland County International Airport is requesting authorization to accept a grant contract from the
Michigan Department of Transportation for Federal funds of $322,830, State funds of $8,495 and a local
match of $8,496. The required local match is available in the Airport Fund. The project will consist of
residential sound insulation for approximately 10 homes surrounding the airport as part of the Airport’s
noise mitigation program.
Mr. VanderVeen indicated that this program required that the oldest homes were insulated first.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers absent.
13. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – CONSTRUCTION OF A WEST PERIMETER ROAD,
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RUNWAY SAFETY A REA ON RUNWAY 9R AND 9L, EXTENSION OF
RUNWAY 9L AND TAXIWAY D, RESURFACING OF RUNWAY 9L/27R AND RELOCATION OF
UTILITIES
The Oakland County International Airport is requesting authorization to accept a grant contract from the
Michigan Department of Transp ortation for Federal funds of $1,496,000, State funds of $327,250 and a
local match of $46,750. The required local match is available in the Airport Fund. The project will consist
of construction of a west perimeter road, improvements to the runway safe ty area on runway 9R and 9L,
extension of runway 9L and taxiway D, resurfacing of runway 9L/27R and relation of utilities.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote w ith Rogers absent.
14. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – PREPARATION OF A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Oakland County International Airport is requesting authorization to accept a grant contract from the
Michigan Department of Transportation for Federal funds of $70,400, State funds of $15,400 and a local
match of $2,200. The required local match is available in the Airport Fund. The project will consist of the
preparation of a vegetat ion management plan.
Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers absent.
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15. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND SOUTHWEST AIRPORT – GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – PREPARATION OF A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Oakland County Southwest Airport is requesting authorization to accept a grant contract from the
Michigan Department of Transportation for Federal funds of $12,640, State funds of $2,765 and a local
match of $395. The required local match is available in the Airport Fund. The project will consist of
contamination assessment and wetland delineation.
Greimel moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers absent.
16. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION AND FUNDING REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY
ELECTRICAL GENERATOR INSTALLATION FOR HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY
Facilities Management is requesting authorization to pro ceed with the Emergency Electrical Generator
Installation Project at the Human Services Facility (formerly the Executive Office Building) in the amount of
$275,000. Grant funding of $100,000 towards the project will be provided by the Health Bioterrorism Fund
through the Cities Readiness Initiative. The remaining $175,000 is available for transfer from the Capital
Improvement Program/Building Fund to the Work Order Fund. This project is part of the County Human
Services Department Business Continuity of Operations and Recovery Plan. The generator will be used to
ensure continuity of facility operations in housing vaccines. Budget amendments will be made as outlined
in the Fiscal Note.
Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Suppo rted by Coulter.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers and Crawford absent.
17. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERIVCES / HEALTH DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR
2007/2008 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE
The Health Division is requesting authorization to accept a reimbursement agreement from the Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality for $1,209,097 for services related to Non-Community (Type II) Water
Supply, Long-Term Drinking Water Monitoring, Radon, Public Swimming Pool Inspections, Septage, On -
Site Sewage, Campground Inspection and Drinking Water Supply. The FY 2008 Budget reflects
$1,163,561 in revenue for these services. Budget amendments will be made as outlined in the attach ment
to the Fiscal Note.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Rogers absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department of Management and Budget / Purchasing Division – Contract Exception Report for the
Month of March, 2008
Contract Exception for P arks & Recreation – Golfe Networks
Mr. Smith explained that the Golfe Networks cash register system contract expired in October, 2005
during the County’s transition to the Peop leSoft financial system and was inadvertently omitted.
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Since that time, no other work was has been done on this system by the vendor and p urchasing
procedures do allow for emergency contracts when necessary. The contract will be re -established
but the upgrades needed to be installed in time for the opening of the parks May 31, 2008.
Ms. Van Pelt explained that County Auditing approves installation of cash registers and oversees
vendor upgrades when new fees are implemented . Auditing has also worked with Parks to
implement procedural changes to tighten up reconciliation efforts.
B. Oakland County Retiree’s Health Care Trust – Actuarial Valuation Report as of September 30, 2007
C. Oakland County Employees’ Retirement System – Actuarial Valuation Report as of September 30,
2007
D. Department of Management and Budget – Oakland County Grant Listing as of April 4, 2008
E. Drain Commissioner – Special Assessment Role for the Maintenance of the following Drains: Lynn
D. Allen Drain; Kasper Drain; Austin Drain
Coulter moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS / ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Van Pelt reported that the special Finance Committee meeting being held April 24, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.
was to review the 2008 Equalization Report. Hard copies of the document will be provided to each
commissioner and an electronic version will also be sent out to everyone prior to that date.
There being no other business to come before the committe e, the meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m.
________________________ _______________________________
Helen A. Hanger Lawrence M. Doyle
Senior Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.