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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2009.06.01 - 36355CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson SHELLEY TAUB Vice Chairperson MARCIA GERSHENSON Minority Vice Chairperson June 1, 2009 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:32 a.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Christine Long, Shelley Taub, Marcia Gershenson, Jeff Potter, Bradford J acobsen, David Potts, Kim Capello, Jim Runestad, Mattie Hatchett, Jim Nash, Gary McGillivray, Steve Schwartz COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT CORPORATION COUNSEL Joellen Shortley, Financial Counsel HEALTH Kathy Forzley, Manager HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Dawn Siegal, Supervisor CITIZENS/OTHERS (See Attached Attendance Sheets) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Julia Ruffin, BOC Liaison Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Long explained that the agenda had been set up so that public commen t on Item 3 would be taken up following the Committee’s review of Items 1 and 2. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Gershenson moved approval of the previous minutes of May 11, 2009, as printed. Supported by McGillivray. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0475 Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Jeff Potter Bradford Jacobsen David Potts Kim Capello Jim Runestad Mattie Hatchett Jim Nash Gary McGillivray Steve Schwartz GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 June 1, 2009 Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS Schwartz moved to amend the agenda to make Item 3 an action item rather than for discussion only. Supported by Capello. Roll Call: Ayes: Runestad, Hatchett, Nash, Schwartz Nays: Taub, Gershenson, Potter, Jacobsen, Potts, Capello, McG illivray, Long Motion failed. 1. FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS The following applicants were interviewed for the vacant position of “Mental Health Professional Who Provides Family Counseling” on the Friend of the Court Citi zens Advisory Committee: Nancy Fishman, Janice Tracht, and Elise Finch-Sophiea. (See additional information following item 2.) 2. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR USE OF E -HEALTH FOODS SOFTWARE BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE STATE OF MICHIGAN The Health Division is requesting authorization to enter into an Interlocal agreement with the State of Michigan for use of the County’s E -Health Food Software for a five -year period. The E -Health system was developed by Oakland County and will be shared with the State, which will then host the system for other local health departments. The system will be used to enhance the management of food service establishment licensing and inspection responsibilities through the sharing of data. The State may develop modifications to enhance system performance but can not alter the basic functions. The County will provide technical support and enhancements as outlined in the agreement. Ms. Forzley explained that this system has been in place at the Health Division for 2.5 years. The system will be used for data trending, early surveillance to identify and track food borne illnesses across the state as they occur, identify contaminated food products for recalls and review state-wide trends in critical violations in an effort to find some common functions that can be corrected. Other local health departments approached Oakland County for access to the system and it was determined that to modify the system for their use wo uld be labor intensive so the state will be hosting the system. Whether the State will charge a user fee to other counties is unknown. The Michigan Township Association has indicated they are interested in making access to the system affordable for smaller counties. Jacobsen moved approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Runestad. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 June 1, 2009 1. FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS Schwartz moved to postpone this item u ntil July 6, 2009. Supported by Hatchett. Motion carried on a voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. Michigan Department of Human Services Minutes – April 28, 2009 B. Bay County Resolution to Hold Counties Harmless from Increased County Child Care Fund Expenses Ass ociated with the Agreement Reached by the Department of Human Services and Children’s Rights C. Gratiot County Resolution Asking the Governor to Terminate any Memorandum of Agreement Between Michigan and the Federal Government to Require RFID Chips in Michigan Driver’s Licenses, Enhanced Driver’s License or Other I.D. Documents Issued by the State of Michigan Jacobsen moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by Capello. Motion carried on a voice vote. The Committee recessed at 11:05 a.m. to move the meeting to the Commissioners’ Auditorium due to the large number of people wishing to give public comment on Item 3. The C ommittee reconvened at 11:18 a.m. 3. MR #09116 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REQUIRING OAKLAND COUNTY CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL E - VERIFY PROGRAM Public comment was given regarding MR #09116. A list of those who spoke has been attached to these minutes as public record. The Chairperson explained that the committee members had contin ued to receive additional information on this resolution as late as the previous night and would not be voting until after June 30 when the Federal Government will make a final ruling requiring certain federal contractors and subcontractors to use E -Verify. Schwartz moved to place MR #09116 on the July 20, 2009, General Government Committee agenda for action. Supported by Runestad. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioners Schwartz and Potts asked for a legal opinion as to whether Section 15.268(f) of the Open Meetings Act is applicable to those candidates being considered by the Committee for appointment to its other commissioners, boards, etc. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 June 1, 2009 There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting w as adjourned at 12:05 a.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ Helen A. Hanger Lawrence Doyle Sr. Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.