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OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
February 25, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Douglas at 9:30 a.m. in Committee Room A,
Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sue Ann Douglas, Kim T. Capello, Eric Coleman, Thomas F. Middleton, John A. Scott, Robert
Gosselin, Mattie Hatchett and Janet Jackson
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Michael J. Gingell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Human Resources Nancy Scarlet, Director
Heather Mason, Analyst
Lori Motyka, Supervisor
Jordie Kramer, Analyst
Jennifer Mason, Manager
Karen Jones, Supervisor
Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
Cathy Shallal, Manager
Sheriff’s Office Mike McCabe, Under Sheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Jail Library Kimarie Martin, Library Aide
Board of Commissioners Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, Sr. BOC Analyst
Harvey Wedell, Sr. BOC Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 28, 2009
Middleton moved to approve the minutes of January 28, 2009 as printed. Supported by
Scott.
Motion carried on a voice.
Sue Ann Douglas
Chairperson
Kim T. Capello
Majority Vice-Chair
Eric Coleman
Minority Vice-Chair
Thomas F. Middleton
John A. Scott
Robert Gosselin
Michael J. Gingell
Mattie Hatchett
Janet Jackson
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February 25, 2009
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
MR #09023 SHERIFF’S OFFICE-CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON-2009
The Charter Township of Lyon has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department to
provide law enforcement services. The Township has approved a proposed amendment to the
contract adding two Deputy II (no-fill) positions bringing the total number of Deputy II (no-fill)
positions to twelve and the total number of contracts to fifteen.
Middleton moved the Human Resources Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation MR #09023 be adopted. Supported by Coleman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent.
MR #09024 SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR PRIVATE FOOD SERVICE VENDOR
THROUGH 2012
The Sheriff requested the County Purchasing Division to send out a Request for Proposal to
privatize the food service operation within the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff ’s Department
contracted with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc. for three years starting August 19, 2000. The
contract has been renewed two times through August of 2009. Aramark has agreed to maintain
the current price per meal effective on August 19, 2008 and to hold that price until August 19,
2009, and to cap the increase for the second year at CPI or 3% and CPI or 5% for the third year,
Aramark will assume the operation of the Commissary and will continue to fund two Library
Technician and one Account Clerk II position as the Commissary did. Aramark will continue to
fund an estimated $65,000 annually for indigent inmates and reimburse the county for inmate
welfare items. Aramark will make payments of $15,000 a month to the County as long as the
eligible inmate population stays above 1,600 and should commissary revenues exceed $1,665,500
by 10% annually Aramark would negotiate a higher percentage of revenue to the County. Three
positions will be changed from Proprietary to General Fund/General Purpose effective March 14,
2009. Eight positions in the Jail Commissary Unit will be deleted effective March 14, 2009.
Scott moved the Human Resources Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation
MR #09024 be adopted. Supported by Coleman.
Coleman moved to Report to the Finance Committee with the recommendation that the
Sheriff’s Office be required to report to the Finance Committee when there is a variance over
$50,000 above the approved contract. Supported by Capello.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent.
Main Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2009 WAGE & BENEFIT RE-OPENER AND
ONE YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION OF THE LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES UNION
The County of Oakland and the Oakland County Employees Union have negotiated a contract
covering approximately 347 employees. A wage and benefit re-opener and one year contract
extension has been reached for the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2010. The
agreement provides for a 1% increase for Fiscal Year 2009 and a wage re-opener for Fiscal Year
2010. As provided in MR #07216 the health benefit contribution increases for 2009 with a benefit
re-opener for 2010.
Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Hatchett.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – CHANGE TO MERIT RULE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10A, 11, 12, 13,
18, 21, 22 AND 23
Several Merit Rules need to be updated due to the changes in the Merit System Resolution passed
by the electorate of Oakland County on November 4, 2008, changes in Federal Law regarding the
Family Medical Leave Act, the Personnel Committee was re -titled to the Human Resources
Committee, and current County procedures.
Hatchett moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Coleman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 1ST QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FY 2009
The Salary Administration Plan approved by the Board of Commissioners for Salary Grades 1 -21
provides a process for departments and employees to request a review of salary grade placement
and classifications. Six reviews were requested involving ten positions. Two of the reviewed
classifications were upgraded while four remained the same. The unused classification title of
“Senior Financial Analyst” was deleted.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent
Chairperson Douglas requested the Human Resources Department Report back to the Committee
regarding the standards used in the review process and what benchmarks are used in
determining the wage structure.
COMMUNICATIONS – CONSENT AGENDA
Scott moved to Receive & File Item A
A. Position Change Summary Report
Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Chairperson Douglas requested the Committee be supplied with a Vacancy Report in the near
future.
Commissioner Hatchett reminded the Committee the Commissioners are invited to a reception
sponsored by the judges at 5:00 p.m. today.
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at
10:30 a.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.