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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008.07.07 - 36273CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson MICHAEL GINGELL Vice Chairperson MATTIE MCKINNEY HATCHETT Minority Vice Chairperson July 7, 2008 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:33 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, Jim Nash COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: George Suarez and Tim Greimel OTHERS PRESENT CENTRAL SERVICES J. David VanderVeen, Director Michelle Stover, Airport Rental Agent, Aviation Matt Treais, Maintenance Supervisor COUNTY EXECUTIVE Gerry Poisson, Deputy County Executive Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive/CIO HEALTH DEPARTMENT George Miller, Manager HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Thomas J. Gordon, Ph.D., Director HUMAN RESOURCES Lou Motyka, Supervisor C. Srogi, Analyst Kari Schnagel, Analyst INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director Janette McKenna, Chief Scott Oppmann, Manager Joe Sullivan, Manager, CLEMIS Dawn Siegel, Supervisor PARKS AND RECREATION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B Tina Abbate Marzolf, CEO Tom Wyllie, Director OAKLAND LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY Ron Borngesser, CEO ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY Tom Noechel, Programming Supervisor BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Julia Ruffin, Commissioner Liaison Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator 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 July 7, 2008 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT None. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Crawford moved approval of the previous minutes of June 2, 2008, as printed. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS 1. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND/TROY AIRPORT – 2008 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – REMOVAL OF THE DISPLACED THRESHOLD ON RUNWAY 9 (END), REPLACEMENT OF THE BEACON, AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW STANDBY POWER SOURCE FOR AIRFIELD LIGHTING The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the County of Oakland $100,000 in grant funding, which includes $46,400 in Federal funds, $50,050 in State funds and a required County match of $3,550, which is available in the Airport Fund. The funds would be used for the removal of the displaced threshold on Runway 9 (End), due to new Federal Aviation Administration standards, the replacement of the beacon and the construction of a new standby power source for airfield lighting at the Oakland/Troy Airport. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the grant agreement for an amount not to exceed $100,000. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gingell. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Hatchett, Gregory, Sua rez and Greimel absent. 2. ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY – FY 2008 TRI-PARTY PROGRAM Tom Noechel presented the FY 2008 Tri-Party Program, which lists the planned projects for FY 2008. The total amount of Tri-Party money for these projects is $6.75 million, which will contribute to over $61 million in road improvements. There are 41 project locations, and Mr. Noechel highlighted on a few of them. There are 20 townships and 39 cities and villages that participate in the Tri-Party program. Gingell moved approval of the FY 2008 Tri-Party Program projects. Supported by Jacobsen. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Greimel absent. 3. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B FISCAL YEAR 2009 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 July 7, 2008 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS The Area Agency 1-B (AAA-1B) is a not-for profit 501 (c) 3 organization that provides services to more than 470,000 persons age 60 and older who reside in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw Counties. They are requesting approval of their Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Implementation Plan for Services to Older Adults. Tina Abbate Marzolf, CEO, AAA- 1B introduced Tom Wyllie, Director, AAA -1B, and Mr. Wyllie briefly highlighted areas in the proposed FY 2009 Annual Implementation Plan. The plan seeks to collaborate, coordinate, consult and partner with other local public and private agencies and organizations that administer programs, benefits and services for providing long -term care to older adults an d persons with disabilities. The plan also seeks to address problems with regards to the demand for services exceeding the capacity causing many Region 1 -B older adults to be placed on waiting lists and risking avoidable health problems. The stagnant gove rnment funding, combined with the increasing demand for services and the escalating gas prices has the potential to cripple the home-based care service industry. The FY 2009 AAA 1 -B plan addresses these problems. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jacobsen. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Greimel absent. 4. OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ROGER KIDWELL, WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK The Parks and Recreation Commission and the Department of Facilities Management, are seeking approval of a lease agreement between the County of Oakland and Roger Kidwell. Mr. Kidwell’s property, located at 2896 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, was purchased by the County of Oakland for expansion of the Waterford Oaks County Park. The terms of the purchase agreement provided for the leasing of the property back to the seller in the amount of $800.00 per month, and the seller would be responsible for all utilities, for a period of one year. The resolution authorizes the approval and execution of the Lease Agreement between the County of Oakland and Mr. Roger Kidwell. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Greimel absent. 5. THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST TO GRANT EASEMENT FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY - HIGHLAND OAKS COUNTY PARK The Detroit Edison Company is upgrading its electrical services facilities near the Highland Oaks County Park and is requesting that Oakland County grant a 12 -foot wide easement for overhead electric service along Milford Road. The resolution authorizes and approves the granting of the easement parallel to Milford Road and related appurtenances to the Detroit Edison Company for the sum of one dollar. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 July 7, 2008 Jacobsen moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Greimel absent. GINGELL ASSUMED CHAIR AT 9:48 A.M. LONG RESUMED CHAIR AT 9:51 A.M. 6. THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT PART OF PARCEL NO. 13 -24-126-001, 2930 WATKINS LAKE ROAD FOR EXPANSION OF WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK The Parks and Recreation Commission and the Department of Facilities Management are seeking approval of a purchase agreement between Oakland County and the Wesleyan Church for the purchase of 2930 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford for the sum of $209,000. The Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed/prepared al l necessary documents related to the purchase agreement and recommend approval. The property would be used for the expansion and enhancement of the Waterford Oaks County Park. The purchase is contingent upon receipt of a negative Environmental Assessment report. The resolution approves and accepts the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement between the County of Oakland, as purchaser, and the East Michigan District of the Wesleyan Church, as seller, via a cash sale purchase. Mr. Stencil reminded the commissioners of the 4-H Fair of Oakland County, which is taking place at this time. He informed the commissioners that he has scheduled the Commissioners’ Tour of the Parks for Wednesday, August 13, 2008, and more details will be provided at a later time. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Greimel absent. 7. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT – DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Mr. Gerry Poisson was present to inform the commissioners that Dr. Gordon, Director, Health and Human Services, is retiring at the end of this month. As a result, the County Executive has appointed George Miller as Director, Health and Human Services, effective August 1, 2008 and recommends that the Board of Commissioners concur with this appointment, pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973. Gingell moved to report to the full Board recommending concurrence of the appointment of George Miller to the position of Director of Health and Human Services effective August 1, 2008. Supported by Crawford. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 July 7, 2008 8. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - REORGANIZATION As a result of the impact of budget issues with the County, the Department of Informatio n Technology is requesting the approval of a proposed reorganization in the department, which consists of the deletion of the E-Government Division, along with two positions that are now vacant, due to them taking the retirement incentive . The E-Government Division would be merged into the Application Services and Technical Systems & Networking Divisions. A Deployment Services Team would be created to oversee security issues, performance testing and quality problems. They are also looking at creating a We bSphere environment reflecting a shift from relying on outside contractors to full-time equivalent employees. Two new classifications entitled Chief Manager-Technical Architect and Manager –Deployment Services would be created, and the Chief Technical Systems position would be upwardly reclassified to Manager-Technical Systems & Networking. The Manager of E -Government would be reclassified to Manager-Deployment Services, and the Manager-Technical Systems & Networking would be reclassified to Chief Manager – Technical Architect. The annual savings for this reorganization is projected at $182,957. Savings for the remainder of FY 2008 are $28,147. The resolution authorizes the proposed reorganization of the Department of Information Technology as specified . Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jacobsen. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Greimel absent. 9. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – E-COMMERCE AGREEMENT WITH INTERESTED LOCAL CITIES, VILLAGES AND TOWNSHIPS The Department of Information Technology is seeking approval of an E -Commerce Services Agreement between Oakland County and interested municipalities within Oakland County for access to an E-Commerce system. This system would be available to all interested Oakland County municipalities to offer constituents the convenience of using a credit card or electronic check for the payment of municipal products and services via an internet web site or Interactive Voice Response Unit. The resolution authorizes the approval of the E-Commerce agreement between the County of Oakland and any interested Oakland County municipality. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Greimel absent. 10. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – CLEMIS E-COMMERCE AGREEMENT WITH INTERESTED COURTS The Department of Information Technology is seeking approval of a CLEMIS E -Commerce Agreement with interested district courts in Oakland County. The system would be available to all interested Oakland County District Courts to provide constituents the convenience of using a credit card or electronic check for the payment of fines, fees and costs for civil infractions via an internet web site. The resolution authorizes the approval of the CLEMIS E -Commerce Agreement with Oakland County and any interested Oakland County District Court. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 6 July 7, 2008 Nash moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gingell. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Greimel absent. 11. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL AUTHORITY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH OAKLAND COUNTY TO REIMBURSE ELECTION EXPENSES The resolution approves the adoption of an Interlocal Agreement that provides that the Oakland County Zoological Authority would reimburse the County of Oakland and the local government units within Oakland County for all election costs incurred in connection with the proposed millage on the Primary Election of August 5, 2008. Mr. Doyle indicated, however, that if the millage does not pass, there would be no reimbursements. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jacobsen. Motion carried on unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Greimel absent. 12. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY Due to the death of Leon Pratnicki, General Public member, Oakland County Com munity Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA), there is a vacancy on the OCCMHA to complete his term, which expires on March 31, 2010. Thirteen applications have been received to fill this vacancy. Crawford made a motion to have all of the General Government Committee members review all of the applications, choose their top three candidates, submit them to the Committee Coordinator by July 14, 2008, and out of those selections the top four candidates would be invited to be interviewed at the next General Gove rnment Committee meeting on Monday, July 21, 2008. Supported by Potter. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Suarez and Greimel absent. COMMUNICATIONS A. Oakland County Library Board Minutes of May 28, 2008 B. Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Minutes of March 26, 2008 C. Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Minutes of May 28, 2008 D. RCRWireless News – Cash Crunch Takes Wireless Oakland Offline Kowall moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Nash. Motion carried on a voice vote. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 7 July 7, 2008 OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT In light of the information provided in Item D, Communications, and questions by some of the commissioners, Chairperson Long indicated that Phil Bertolini would be asked to come to a future General Government Committee meeting to address concerns and answer questions that the commissioners may have about the Wireless Oakland project, which at this time is on hold. There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:48 a.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.