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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2010.04.26 - 36437CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson SHELLEY TAUB Vice Chairperson MARCIA GERSHENSON Minority Vice Chairperson April 26, 2010 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:31 a.m. in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Christine Long, Shelley Taub, John Scott, Bradford Jacobsen, David Potts, Kim Capello, Jim Runestad, Mattie Hatchett, Mattie Hatchett, Jim Nash, Gary McGillivray, Steve Schwartz COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Marcia Gershenson OTHERS PRESENT CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS Joe Rozell, Elections Director HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director HEALTH Kathy Forzley, Manager NBC, Inc. Robert Fitzpatrick, President OLHSA Ron Borngesser, CEO SHERIFF Mike McCabe, Undersheriff MI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eileen Kowall, District #44 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT None. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Scott moved approval of the minutes of April 12, 2010 as printed. Supported by Runestad. Motion carried on a voice vote. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0475 Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE John Scott Bradford Jacobsen David Potts Kim Capello Jim Runestad Mattie Hatchett Jim Nash Gary McGillivray Steve Schwartz GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 April 26, 2010 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Runestad moved the agenda with the addition of MR #10087 – Board of Commissioners – Support Legislation Addressing Statutory Mandates as item 1. Supported by Jacobsen. Motion carried on a voice vote. 1. MR #10087 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION ADDRESSING STATUTORY MANDATES The resolution was introduced by Commissi oner Runestad and supports the findings and recommendations in the interim and final reports of the Legislative Commission on Statutory Mandates; encourages the Governor, Legislature and Supreme Court to adopt and enact those recommendations and supports legislation, including House Bills 5766, 5797 – 5802, to address the impact of legislation on local units of government. Representative Kowall explained that this legislation would be taken up by the Judiciary Committee on May 5. The Committee Chair has indicated he would like to move this legislation quickly to the full house. This legislation is supported by the Michigan Municipal League. Taub moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Runestad . Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gershenson absent . 1a. COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION – FY 2010 ELECTRONIC POLL BOOK (EPB) EQUIPMENT GRANT ACCEPTANCE Elections is requesting authorization to accept a FY 2010 Electro nic Poll Books Equipment Grant from the Michigan Department of State of one Laptop Computer, one Laptop Case, one Encrypted 1 gigabyte USB Flash Drive, one mouse and one Magnetic Stripe Card Reader to facilitate training associated with the State’s Electronic Poll Book Program which will automate and document certain voter verification and ballot tracking functions as performed by the various boards of election inspectors at the polls and to automate updating of the Qualified Voter File voter history follow ing an election. Mr. Rozell explained that the system will back up to an external flash drive every 30 minutes. A paper poll book will be available in the event the power goes out and the laptop battery dies. The Clerk’s Office maintains county death records and they are used to keep the voter file as current as possible. Voters who have the newer driver’s license, which contains a magnetic strip and bar code, can have it swiped to verify their identity and then are issued a ballot. Those with older licenses or another form of identification will fill out an application slip to be looked up in the system. If you do not have identification, you must sign an affidavit saying you are who you claim to be and you will be allowed to vote . If there is a federal requirement tied to you (i.e. you have registered by mail and never appeared at a precinct before) you must show your identification first and then be allowed to vote or you may have to visit the County Clerk/Elections Office to prove yourself. Scott moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 April 26, 2010 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gershenson absent . As the presenter for Item 2 was not yet available, Item 3 was taken up without objection. 3. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2010 FETAL INFANT MORTALITY DATA ABSTRACTION AGREEMENT – GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Health Division is requesting authorization to accept $6,480 from the Michigan Public Health Institute in return for entering infant mortality data for Oakland County into a statewide database to assist with statistical analysis for the period March 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010. No county match or additional positions are required. Ms. Forzley explained that the County is reimbursed $270 for each case interviewed and input into the system. Data is compiled into a report aimed at reducing fetal deaths by improving child health care systems. Recently received 2007 data appears consistent with 2000-2004 data showing that premature births are found to be the leading cause of infant deaths. Improper pre-natal care, smoking and obesity are significant contributing factors. Statistics for Pontiac and Southfield were reviewed. Commissioner Nash asked that the statis tical report be provided as an agenda communication. Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gershenson absent . 2. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO REDUCTION IN 2011 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL AND TRAFFIC ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM The resolution opposes a proposed $2.6 million reduction in Secondary Road Patrol funds for any purpose, including subsidizing the Michigan State Police Budget, and asks the Michigan Legislature to support full funding for Fiscal Year 2011 of the Secondary Road Patrol. Undersheriff McCabe explained that this funding was originally authorized in 1978 for counties to patrol secondary roads, excluding state trunk line s and interstates. The Governor ha proposed removing $2.8 million from and giving it to the State Police to avoid layoffs of State Troopers. This funding reduction will result in the layoff of county deputies statewide, including three in Oakland County. The Undersheriff indicated that he had attended a meeting of the State Police Subcommittee and had expressed the Sheriff’s concerns. The House version in the Senate eliminates the raid on this funding and is receiving favorable comments on the Senate side. Runestad moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Capello. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gershenson absent . 4. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY DISCOUNT DENTAL PROGRAM The resolution would authorize a three year contract extension with National Benefit Consulting, Inc. (formerly Benefit Control Methods, Inc. as authorized by MR #07072) to provide a Discount Dental GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 April 26, 2010 Program for Oakland County residents. T he program will continue to provide for a savings of 30% to 40% for subscribers who use those dentists participating in the program. The program provides access to 761 dentists in Oakland County, 2,700 dentists in Michigan and over 70,000 nationwide. The subscription cost to participate is $69.00 a year and results in a savings of 30% to 40%. Membership allows for participation of up to nine people residing in the same residence or students in college. No concerns regarding the cost of the program have been received. Mr. Doyle reviewed the history of the program, including the original bidding and review process that resulted in the selection of what is now NBC, Inc. . NBC Inc. was originally selected because of the network they provided through De ntaMax, as well as their proposal for marketing and program oversight. Pursuant to purchasing procedures, it is permissible to extend an existing contract for a three -year period. There have been no complaints regarding the cost of the program. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that NBC, Inc. has been providing this type of service for over twenty years and has the lowest priced on-line dental discount program in the country. No other program allows up to 9 people to sign up for one subscriber. Some 2,000 Oakland County families, averaging 3 people, are enrolled in the program. The average family saves $800. The subscription cards can be used as often as you need. NBC, Inc. uses DentaMax to find providers and they agree to pay only what has been negotiated with them. You can view on line what participating dentists will charge an enrollee. The average family saves $800 for services. There is no limit on card usage. Jacobsen moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Taub moved to amend the resolution to insert a final BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after the three -year renewal expires, this contract will go out for a Request for Proposal. Supported by Nash. Roll Call: Ayes: Nash, McGillivray, Jacobsen, Taub Nays: Capello, Runestad, Hatchett, Schwartz, Scott, Potts, Long Absent: Gershenson Amendment failed Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Schwartz voting no and Gershenson absent. 5. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPLICATION REVIEW FOR APPOINTM ENT OF FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The term of the current Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee Family Law Practice Attorney member will expire June 30, 2010. Mr. Berlin has served two consecutive terms and under the statute he is not eligible for reappointment for two years immediately following the end of this term. Four applications for this position were provided to the General Government Committee for review. Hatchett moved to schedule interviews for Mr. Gornbein and Mr. Reisdorf once their residency in Oakland County was established. Supported by Scott. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 April 26, 2010 Motion carried on a roll call vote with Capello voting no and Gershenson absent. COMMUNICATIONS A. City of Oak Park Resolution in Suppor t of Road Commission Tri -Party Program B. Village of Beverly Hills Resolution Urging State and Federal Legislators to Protect Road Funding C. Allegan County Resolution to Stop Asian Carp Migration into the Great Lakes D. Allegan County Resolution to Cal l for Modification of State Act 312 of 1969 E. Cheboygan County Resolution Objecting to Election Management System License Renewal Fees F. Leelanau County Resolution Supporting the Findings and Recommendations in the Interim And Final reports of the Legislative Commission on Statutory Mandates Potts moved to receive and file the communication s. Supported by Nash. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ Helen A. Hanger Lawrence Doyle Sr. Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.