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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2009.08.26 - 36378 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 26, 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, Eric Coleman, Thomas F. Middleton, John A. Scott, Robert Gosselin, Michael J. Gingell, Mattie Hatchett and Janet Jackson HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT: Human Resources Nancy Scarlet, Director Cathy Shallal, Manager Heather Mason, Analyst Lori Motyka, Supervisor Connie Srogi, Analyst Jennifer Mason, Manager Dean Shackelford, Supervisor David VandeGrift, Analyst Homeland Security Theodore Quisenberry, Manager Management & Budget Laurie VanPelt, Director County Executive Gerald Poisson, Deputy County Executive Fiscal Services Tim Soave, Manager Nancy Fournier, Chief Community & Home Improvement Karry Rieth, Manager Sheriff’s Office Under Sheriff McCabe Dale Cunningham, Business Manager Board of Commissioners Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Sheryl Mitchell, Sr. BOC Analyst Harvey Wedell, Sr. BOC Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator 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 Human Resources Committee Page 2 August 26, 2009 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2009 Scott moved to approve the minutes of August 5, 2009 as printed. Supported by Jackson. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. MR #09161 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – URGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO VOLUNTARILY REDUCE THEIR FY 2010 AND FY 2011 PAY AT THE SAME RATE AS COUNTY EMPLOYEES Due to the effects of Michigan’s recession negatively impacting t he economy and lives of all citizens the County Executive is proposing a budget with a 2.5% decrease in salary for all employees. Since elected officials compensation cannot be reduced during their term of office this resolution requests County Commissioners to voluntarily reduce their pay at the same rate as County employees. Gingell moved to Report to the Board with the recommendation MR #09161 be adopted. Supported by Hatchett. Gingell moved to amend the resolution as follows: “NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that if the County Board of Commissioners adopts a 2010, 2011, 2012 budget that includes the across the board pay reductions for all county employees, that all County Commissioners are strongly urged to voluntarily return to Oakland County the same percentage cut in net pay imposed on county employees, starting October 1, 2009 as well any additional cut in net pay beginning October 1, 2010, for the year 2010. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby sets the salary for the 2011 and 2012 County Commissioner term of office as a “me too” consistent with the same percentage of salary decrease imposed upon Oakland County employees for 2011 and the same amount of increase or decrease provided to Oakland County employees in 2012. Supported by Coleman. Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Main motion as amended carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Scott moved to reconsider MR #09161. Supported by Coleman Motion to reconsider carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Coleman moved to amend MR #09161 in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to Read: ….”cut in net gross pay imposed on county employees…..” Supported by Scott. Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Human Resources Committee Page 3 August 26, 2009 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION - ACCEPTANCE FOR 2008 FEMA STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM – REGIONAL FIDUCIARY The State of Michigan has awarded a 2008 Homeland Security Grant to Region 2, which includes Oakland County. The Region 2 Planning Board has selected Oakland County to serve as fiduciary and sub grantee for the regional portion of the Grant program. The total award is $3,115,575.75 of which up to 3% may be retained by Oakland County for Management and Administrative expenses. This grant funds four current positions. No County match is required. Continuation of all positions and other program costs associated with this grant are contingent upon continuation of grant funding. Hatchett moved approval of the attached Report. Supported by Capello. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION - ACCEPTANCE FOR 2008 FEMA STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM – OAKLAND COUNTY The State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County reimbursement for qualified expenses up to, but not exceeding $151,417 for the State Homeland Security Program; and $1,549,353 for the Urban Area Security Initiative for a total of $1,700,770. The Oakland County Grant Allocation Committee will determine projects in the solution areas of Planning, Training, Equipment and Exercise to undertake with this funding. Two special revenue full -time eligible Homeland Security – Regional SAP positions will be reassigned to and funded by the Regional Fiduciary Program. No County match is required. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Hatchett moved approval of the attached Report. Supported by Middleton. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR CDBG, HOME AND ESG PROGRAMS AND 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT The CDBG provides housing and community funding to 50 participating communities in Oakland County for public facilities, neighborhood and housing improvements and public services benefiting low and moderate income persons. The HOME program provides assistance for down payments, housing rehabilitation and new construction of affordable housing for low -income persons. The ESG program provides essential services, maintenance and operations for homeless shelters. The resolution accepts the 2009 consolidated HUD $5,799,885 grant for CDBG, HOME and ESG: $500,000 in Home Improvement Revolving Loan Funds, $51,706.83 in Community Program Income, $300,000 in estimated HOME Program Income; and HOME county match of $376,093 and accepts the 2008 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance amendment to reflect CDBG Home Improvement Revolving Loan fund revenues of $689,118.46 and the Home Investment Income of $9,031. This resolution provides for the continuation of o ne position in Fiscal Services and twenty-two positions in Community & Home Improvement. Plus 40% funding for one Environmental Program Coordinator in Planning & Economic Development Services/Waste Resource Management. Acceptance of these grants does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Scott moved approval of the attached Report. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Human Resources Committee Page 4 August 26, 2009 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2009 HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE- HOUSING PROGRAM (HPRP) GRANT ACCEPTANCE AND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN HUD awarded 2009 HPRP funds totaling $1,553,232 to Oakland County as a substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Annual Action Plan. HPRP provides emergency financial and case management assistance to individuals and families who would otherwise become homeless and help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon the level of Federal funding available for this program. Middleton moved approval of the attached Report. Support ed by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. BUDGET WRAP-UP SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS There are seven items on the “List” (attached) of possible amendments to the County Executive Recommended Budget. The final vote will be September 24, 2009. Coleman moved Committee Approval of the attached “List”. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS – CONSENT AGENDA Scott moved to Receive & File Items A & B. Supported by Gingell. A. Position Change Summary Report B. Blue Choice POS Medical Plan Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. ____________________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator _____________________________________________ Larry Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.