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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
August 5, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Douglas at 9:35 a.m. in Committee Room A,
Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sue Ann Douglas, Kim T. Capello, Thomas F. Middleton, John A, Scott, Robert Gosselin, Mattie
Hatchett and Janet Jackson
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Michael J. Gingell
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITHOUT NOTICE:
Eric Coleman
OTHERS PRESENT:
Human Resources Nancy Scarlet, Director
Cathy Shallal, Manager
Jennifer Mason, Manager
Heather Mason, Analyst
Lori Motyka, Supervisor
Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
Jordie Kramer, Analyst
Kelly Siddiqui, Analyst
Fiscal Services Tim Soave, Manager
Sheriff’s Office Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Robert Smith, Major
Public Services Mike Zehnder, Director
Veterans Services Garth Wootten, Manager
County Executive Jerry Poisson, Deputy County Executive
Corporation Counsel Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel
Karen Agacinski, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Library Board Laura Mancini, Director
Board of Commissioners Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, Sr. BOC Analyst
Harvey Wedell, Sr. BOC Analyst
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
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 22, 2009
Scott moved to approve the minutes of July 22, 2009 as printed. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
MR #09158 SHERIFF’S OFFICE – POLICE AND FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF
WALLED LAKE SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 TO MARCH 31, 2012
The Sheriff’s Office has contracted with several Cities and Townships for police and fire dispatch
services. The City of Walled Lake has requested Police and Fire Dispatch services from the Sheriff
and has agreed by contract to the terms and conditions for the years 2009-2012. Corporation
Counsel has reviewed and approved the contract. It is also requested that two new additional
Dispatch Specialist positions be created in the Sheriff, SEPTC, Communications Unit.
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Gosselin moved the Human Resources Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation MR #09158 be adopted. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Coleman, Middleton, Gingell and Hatchett
absent.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PER DIEM RATE FOR MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD
Public Act 280 of 1939 – the Social Welfare Act – provides for the creation of a county family
independence agency. A three member Michigan Department of Human Services Board was
established in Oakland County. The authorized annual compensation has been set at $2,000 for the
chairperson and $1,500 for each member. A preferred mechanism for compensation would be on a per
diem basis which provides accountability and a process for fiscal oversight. This resolution establishes a
per diem rate for the Chairperson of $166.67 with the annual sum not to exceed $2000.04 and $125.00
per meeting for the members with an annual sum not to exceed $1,500.00.
Scott moved the attached suggested resolution be referred directly to the Finance Committee and
adopted. Supported by Capello.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Coleman Middleton and Gingell absent.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AUTHORIZATION FOR LAW LIBRARY COLLABORATION WITH
THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL
It has been found it is in the best interest of the taxpayers of Oakland County and the users of the Adams
Pratt Library to enter into mutually beneficial collaboration with Thomas M. Cooley Law School to avoid
unnecessary duplication of law library services, while promoting the widest public use of legal books,
manuscripts, materials and facilities. Oakland County will provide, at its expense, two full time
employees to assist the public and attorneys at the Cooley Law School Auburn Hills Campus for one
year.
Capello moved the Human Resources Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation the above referenced Resolution be adopted. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Coleman and Gingell absent.
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MR #09159 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/VETERANS’ SERVICES DIVISION DELETION OF
ONE VETERANS’ BENEFITS COUNSELOR III POSITION
To assist in meeting the County Executive’s budget task reduction, the Veterans’ Services Division has
reviewed its operations and organizational structure, has closed one office and is requesting to delete
one GF/GP Veterans’ Benefits Counselor III position effective 10/1/09.
Scott moved the Human Resources Committee Report to the Board with the
recommendation
MR #09159 be adopted. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Coleman and Gingell absent.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 3RD 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
of classifications. Four classes requested a review invol ving seven positions. The Human
Resources Department is not recommending any changes to these classifications. The
Department is recommending the classification of Trails & Recreation Planner be changed to
Recreation & Trails Planner with no change in factors or salary.
Middleton moved the attached suggested resolution be adopted. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote with Coleman and Gingell absent.
COMMUNICATIONS – CONSENT AGENDA
Hatchett moved to Receive & File Items A & B. Supported by Scott.
A. Position Change Summary Report
B. Gretchen’s House Quarterly Report
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS / BUDGET HEARINGS
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Corporation Counsel
To meet their FY 2010 Budget Task, Corporation Counsel is requesting the deletion of
one GF/GP Assistant Corporation Counsel III position, this position is currently vacant.
Auditing/Auditing Finance/Performance
The Auditing Division is requesting the creation of one GF/GP College Intern PTNE (480
hrs. /yr. position). The deletion of one GF/GP Summer Business Assistant PTNE (520
hrs/yr.) position, currently vacant. And the transfer of one GF/GP Supervisor Auditing
position scheduled to sunset 9/30/10 to the Prosecuting Attorney Administration
Division.
The County Executive is recommending these requests be approved.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology is requesting the deletion of three vacant positions: Production
Control Analyst II, Clerk II/Delivery Person and the Deputy Director Information Technology
position
The County Executive is recommending these requests be approved.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
To meet their FY 2010 Budget Task Facilities is requesting the deletion of the following
positions:
1 Custodial Worker II
7 Summer Shift Laborers PTNE 680 hrs/yr
1 Seasonal Laborer PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr
7 Seasonal Laborers PTNE 680 hrs/yr
1 General Helper PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr
1 Safety Dispatcher PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr
Decrease hours to 500 hrs/yr. from 1,000 hrs/yr of 1 PTNE Facility Contract Specialist
Reclassify 1 Building Safety Attendant to Safety Dispatcher
In addition some full time positions are being under filled with PTNE personnel.
The County Executive is recommending these requests be approved.
CENTRAL SERVICES
Mail Room
Delete the following vacant positions:
2 ClerkII/Delivery Person positions and
2 Seasonal Laborer PTNE 520 hrs/yr positions
Create 2 Clerk II/Delivery Person FTNE 2,000 hrs/yr positions
Printing
Delete 2 Seasonal Laborer PTNE 520 hrs/yr positions, currently vacant
Leased Vehicle Operations
Delete 1 Garage Account Clerk position, currently vacant
Create 1 Communications Installer I PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr position
The County Executive is recommending these requests be approved.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Planning
Delete 1 GF/GP Planning Technician position, currently vacant
Delete 1 GF/GP Summer Business Assistant PTNE 520 hrs/yr position, currently vacant
Information Services
Delete 1 GF/GP Summer Business Assistant PTNE 520 hrs/yr position, currently vacant
Workforce Development
Delete 1 SR Summer Business Assistant PTNE 520 hrs/yr position, currently vacant
The Department is also requesting a change in funding for 1 GF/GP Sr. Business Development
Representative position to the Workforce Development Grant.
Also requested is a partial change in funding by Planning & Economic Development/Waste
Resource Management for 1 GF/GP Environmental Program Coordinator Position - 40% will be
charged to the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Grant. In addition a partial change
in funding for 1 GF/GP Associate Planner position - 70% will be charged to the Waste Resource
Management Administration Fund.
Also under consideration is the deletion of the vacant Deputy Director position.
The County Executive is recommending these requests be approved.
TREASURER
After having reported at the last meeting, t he County Treasurer is submitting a change in their
request. The Treasurer is requesting the deletion of 1 PTNE Clerk position and moving one
Account Clerk II position from GF/GP funding to the Delinquent Personal Property Fund. This
will delay the deletion of three full-time positions in the 2012 budget.
The County Executive is recommending these requests be approved.
Scott moved approval of the above mentioned Department requests. Supported by
Jackson
Motion carried on a voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at
10:40 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.