HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2010.08.12 - 36464TOM MIDDLETON
Chairperson
MIKE GINGELL
Vice Chairperson
TIM GREIMEL
Minority Vice Chairperson
August 12, 2010
Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 9:01 a.m. in the Board
of Commissioners' Committee Room A of the Commissioners' Auditorium Wing, County Service Center
in Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Tom Middleton , Mike Gingell, Tim Greimel, Sue Ann Douglas, Christine Long, David Potts,
Shelley Taub, Helaine Zack, David Coulter, David Woodward
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
OTHERS PRESENT
ANIMAL CONTROL Larry Obrecht, Manager
Joanie Toole, Supervisor
AUDIT Pam Weipert, Manager
CENTRAL SERVICES J. David VanderVeen, Director
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE Jody Overall, Manager
CIRCUIT COURT PROBATION Cheryl Braxton, Manager
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Barb Hankey, Manager
EXECUTIVE OFFICE Jerry Poisson, Deputy Executive
Bob Daddow, Deputy Executive
Phil Bertolini, Deputy Executive
Doug Smith, Deputy Executive
FACILITIES Paul Hunter, Manager
FISCAL SERVICES Tim Soave, Manager
Nancy Fournier, Chief
Lynn Sonkiss, Chief
LaVerne Smith, Supervisor
Jeff Phelps, Supervisor
Shelley Cook, Supervisor
Wayne Keller, Analyst
Linda Pearson, Analyst
Prentiss Malone, Analyst
Antonio Pisacreta, Analyst
Vicki Poynter, Accountant
Val Kline, Accountant
Jawyeuan Chen Tsai, Accountant
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0475
Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858-1572
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Sue Ann Douglas
Christine Long
David Potts
Shelley Taub
Helaine Zack
David Coulter
David Woodward
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OTHERS PRESENT CONTINUED
HUMAN RESOURCES Nancy Scarlet, Director
Jennifer Hain, Manager
Cathy Shallal, Manager
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director
Dawn Siegel, Chief
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
MEDICAL EXAMINER Dr. Ljubisa Dragovic, Medical Examiner
Bill Gerds, Administrator
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Dan Hunter, Manager
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Jessica Cooper, Prosecuting Attorney
Terri Meiers, Admin. Financial Coordinator
PUBLIC SERVICES Mike Zehnder, Director
PURCHASING Jack Smith, Manager
SHERIFF Michael Bouchard, Sheriff
Michael McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
SUPPORT SERVICES Todd Birkle, Administrator
AUTOMATION ALLEY Charles DeVries, Director of Gov. Affairs
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director
Harvey Wedell, Sr. Analyst
Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Potts moved approval of the previous minutes of July 29, 2010 as printed. Supported by
Gingell.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA
Woodward moved the agenda as printed. Supported by Potts.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
FY 2010 / FY 2011 / FY 2012 CONTINGENCY REPORT
The beginning FY 10 Contingency Fund balance of $301,917 has been reduced to $297,455 with adoption
of resolutions as follows: MR 10003 - $617; MR 10131 - $8,155; MR 10189 – ($13,234). There are no
items on today’s agenda that will impact the fund balance of $297,455.
Taub moved to receive and file the FY 2010 Contingency Report dated August 5, 2010. Supported
by Potts.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1a. MR #10194 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2010 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF OAK PARK PROJECT NO 50491, 10
MILE ROAD FROM GREENFIELD TO EAST CITY LIMITS
Introduced by Commissioner Zack, the resolution approves the project submitted by the City of Oak Park as
eligible for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funding and authorizes the release of the County’s one -
third share of funding from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for FY 2009 and prior. The program
consists of crack sealing on 10 Mile Roa d from Greenfield Road to the East City Limits . A copy of the Cost
Participation Agreement between the Road Commission f or Oakland County and the City of Oak Park is
included. A budget amendment of $9,290 will be made as outlined in the Fiscal Note.
1b. MR #10193 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2010 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
OVERLAY PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 50521
Introduced by Commissioner s Middleton, Scott and Runestad , the resolution approves the project
submitted by the Charter Township of Waterford as eligible for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program
funding and authorizes the release of the County’s one -third share of funding from the General Fund
Designated Fund Balance for FY 2010. The progr am consists of the milling and asphalt overlay of
Hatchery Road from Crescent Lake Road to Frembes Road, Airport Road from M -59 to Hatchery Road and
Pontiac Lake Road from Hospital Road to Airway Road . A copy of the Cost Participation Agreement
between the Road Commission for Oakland County and Oakland Township is included. A budget
amendment of $131,448 will be made as outlined in the Fiscal Note.
1c. MR #10192 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2010 APPROPRIATION – ADDISON TOWNSHIP GRAVEL ROAD PROGRAM PROJECT
NO. 50542
Introduced by Commissioner Jacobsen, the resolution approves the project submitted by Addison Township
as eligible for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funding and authorizes the release of the C ounty’s
one-third share of funding from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for FY 2010. Funding will be
used towards the 2010 Gravel Road Program for various roads within the Township. A copy of the Cost
Participation Agreement between the Road Com mission for Oakland County and Addison Township is
included. A budget amendment of $42,462 will be made as outlined in the Fiscal Note.
1d. MR #10191 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2010 APPROPRIATION – BRANDON TOWNSHIP GRAVEL ROAD
PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 50572
Introduced by Commissioner Jacobsen, the resolution approves the project submitted by Brandon
Township as eligible for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funding and authorizes the release of the
County’s one-third share of funding from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for FY 2010.
Funding will be used towards the 2010 Gravel Road Program for various roads within the Township. A
copy of the Cost Participation Agreement between the Road Commission for Oakland County and Brandon
Township is included. A budget amendment of $67,606 will be made as outlined in the Fiscal Note.
Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note s for Consent Agenda Items
1a – 1d. Supported by Zack.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long and Greimel absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
2. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET / EQUALIZATION DIVISION – CREATION OF
ONE (1) EQUALIZATION CLERK POSITION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND
COUNTY EQUALIZATION D IVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF WIXOM
Equalization is requesting authorization to contract with the City of Wixom to provide equalization services.
The City will pay $17.00 per real property des cription of 3,921 parcels and $12.88 for personal property
description of 1,120 parcels for a total contact value of $81,083 for each contract year , beginning July 1,
2010 and ending June 30, 2013 . Also requested is the creation of o ne Equalization Clerk full-time eligible
position to be fully funded by the contract at an annual cost of $31,519 in salaries and $19,764 in fringe
benefits. No budget amendment for FY 10 is needed; however, the FY 2011 – FY 2013 County Executive
Recommended Budget will be amended during the budget process to include this contract.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Gingell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long and Greimel absent.
3. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET / EQUALIZATION DIVISION – CREATION OF
ONE (1) EQUALIZATION APPRAISER I POSITION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND
COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF FARMINGTON
Equalization is requesting authorization to contract with the City of Farmington to provide equalization
services. The City will pay $17.00 per real property description of 3,693 parcels and $12.40 for personal
property description of 663 parcels for a total contact value of $71,002 for each contract year, beginning
July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2013. A lso requested is the creation of one Appraiser I full -time eligible
position to be fully funded by the contract at an annual cost of $40,130 in salaries and $25,162 in fringe
benefits. No budget amendment for FY 10 is needed; however, the FY 2011 – FY 2013 County Executive
Recommended Budget will be amended during the budget process to include this contract.
Woodward moved approval of the attached revised suggested Resolution. Supported by
Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long and Greimel absent.
4. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – FY
2010 MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS REGIONAL MINI -GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
Children’s Village is requesting authorization to accept a Michigan Counc il for the Arts $4,000 mini-grant.
The funds will be used to provide a hands -on art experience for kids in treatment programs in conjunction
with the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Kids are transported to the Art Center and work with several
experienced artist-educators. The program consists of 2 -hour, twice weekly studio classes for a period of
20 weeks. Projects generally take about six weeks to complete. The program’s evaluation methodology
includes an assessment component to expand and adjust the program’s effectiveness. Completed
artworks will be exhibited. The BBA will provide a grant match and source of $5,404 toward the program.
The Award is funded through the County’s Office of Arts, Culture and Film’s Arts Grant Fund and will be
transferred to the Children’s Village Child Care Grants Fund. A FY 10 budget amendment will be made as
outlined in the Fiscal Note.
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Potts moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote w ith Long and Greimel absent.
5. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH BS&A
SOFTWARE
Information Technology is requesting extension of its contract with BS&A Software, which expired July 31,
2010 for a two -year period of August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2012. This contract has been in place since
August 1, 2005. BS&A software is used to support the revenue generating functions of assessing, property
taxation, multi-year special assessments and personal property E -filing and is the on ly provider of
maintenance and upgrades to those systems. A Request for Proposal (RFP) to replace the system has
been released and responses are due in September.
Mr. Bertolini explained that at the time of the original contract five years ago this was the only software
company certified by the State for compliance with Michigan laws regarding taxation and assessment. This
company handles 90% of the systems in the State. A percentage of the Equalization contract rates
charged to participating local units goes toward system costs but is lesser than if the local units were to
perform this function on their own. P articipation in the system with the County also reduces their cost for
software licensing. IT staff has attended conferences and encouraged out of state companies to become
certified in the State of Michigan and is expecting several replies to the RFP with the hope that those
additional certified companies will drive down the cost. The local units are also involved with the RFP
process. Any gove rnmental units in the state that are not using this software are either performing these
functions manually or are using a mainframe system.
Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution . Supported by Gingell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Greimel absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department of Management and Budget / Purchasing Division – Contract Report for the Month of
August, 2010
B. Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs/Planning and Economic
Development – 2010 Climate Showcase Communities – Grant Application
C. Sheriff’s Office – 2010 COPS Hiring Program Grant Application
D. Sheriff’s Office – 2011 Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Safety Education Program Reimbursement Grant
Application
E. Department of Info rmation Technology – CLEMIS Operations – Parity issue Statue
F. Department of Information Technology – CLEMIS Funds – Financial Statements and Schedules for
the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2010
G. Notice of Hearing RE: Request for a Tax Exemption for New Personal Property for Magneti Marelli
Holding USA, for Facility Located at 3900 Automation Avenue, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Long moved to receive and file the communication s. Supported by Gingell.
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
The Committee recessed f rom 9:25 a.m. – 9:31 a.m.
FY 2011 – FY 2012 Budget Hearings:
County Executive (Administration, Corporation Counsel, Risk Management)
Representatives of the County Executive’s administrative and department staff were present to respond to
questions. Mr. Daddow reviewed measures taken to reduce the Audit Division’s impact to the County’s
General Fund Budget, including the downsizing of staff from 11 positions in 2009 to 4 positions in 2012.
Several staff transfers to other departments were implemented earlier than projected and will result in a n
additional one-time savings. One position will be moved to the Health Division to perform Substance Abuse
Services contract monitoring and assistance with implementation of recommendations.
The Professional Services line item is used by Risk Management for risk insurance, claims analysis, etc.
Outside legal services to assist Corporation Counsel are funded under Building Liability.
Public Services - (Animal Control, Community Corrections, Circuit Court Prob ation, Medical Examiner,
MSU-Extension, Veteran’s Services)
Mr. Zehnder and staff responded to questions regarding the use of overtime at Animal Control and car
allowance for MSU-Extension, which is used for non-county employees. Circuit Court Probation has 114
staff with multi-line phones and they have been charged with improving supervision and monitoring of
offenders by meeting with those offenders, their families and working with law enforcement . Mr. Poisson
explained that the County is obligated to provide them with the equipment to perform this function.
The Medical Examiner’s Office (ME) has improved expedition of toxicology testing for autopsies through
realignment of staff and functions. Mr. Gerds offered statistics that indicated the length of time waiting for
those results has been greatly reduced. There has again been discussion with Genesee County on
contracting with Oakland County for services. If this occurs, it will come back to the Commissioners for
approval. Dr. Dragovic explained that the ME’s position is to be on standby for any jurisdiction outside
Oakland County statewide. The Laboratory Fees line item has increased as a result of the reorganization
but may be adjusted going forward. All cremations within the County must be a pproved by the ME. The
Cremation Approval Fees revenue line item receives these funds. Funeral homes are billed for this
requirement but it is not known if they pass it on to the families. The Medical Services Physicians line pays
for doctor depositions and testimony. Miscellaneous includes costs for other autopsy records, body bags,
storage, etc.
Mr. Poisson advised that Animal Control Services will be expanded to various communities which will
require additional resources. A final plan is in review a nd discussion with the local units to make sure
everyone understands what is required and this proposal will be coming before the Commissioners.
Central Services – (Airports: Oakland County International/Oakland Southwest/Oakland Troy;
Support Services – Motor Pool; Print Shop; Convenience Copier; Cafeteria)
Mr. VanderVeen reported that all three airports are in the black and are not receiving assistance from the
General Fund. The new Oakland County International Airport terminal is on schedule and should be
completed July of 2011. As a result of the slowing economy and resulting less airport activity, several
positions have been filled with part -time non-eligible employees. Regarding Support Services, last year the
motor pool was reduced by 32 veh icles and 1.5 positions were eliminated. Some staff changes including
retirements are forthcoming and the balance of the operations will be reviewed for further improvements.
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Facilities Management
Facilities Management is an internal services depa rtment and cuts were made to reduce rates prior to other
departments doing their budget tasks . The County looks at market rental rates for its outside housing
needs and as a benchmark for its own operations but the majority of these rates are calculated on a cost
basis – what it cost the county to provide building and component space. Rate information is included in
the recommended budget on page 566. The Oakland Pointe offices are in two “L” shaped buildings and
they are being connected to reduce redun dancies in security. The Parks and Recreation Commission has
notified the County that they are waiting 12 months while they work on their programming before brin ging
the Farmers’ Market into their operation. Facilities will be looking at upgrades to see if they are necessary
other issues such as the grounds, for which the County was going to provide assistance in maintaining .
Economic Development and Community Affairs
This is the first year that Waste Resource Management and the NO HAZ program have been incorporated
into the Planning and Economic Development division’s budget so that has impacted certain line items such
as Professional Services . The Dry Goods and Clothing line item includes logo items for client gifts.
Commissioner Woodward asked that an accounting of the EDAC Profe ssional Services line item be
provided to the committee.
The Micro-Loan Program currently has 12 applicants now being counseled. The goal is to have a greater
success rate so staff is spending a lot of time counseling . There is a phone line specific to this program
and a webpage and traffic has increased dramatically on the site. Currently there is adequate program
funding.
Health and Human Services (Health, Children’s Village, Homeland Security)
Mr. Miller reported that the number of Homeland Security staff has increased from 10 to 13 as a result of
increased grants but several are part -time non-eligible positions. Only the manager and secretary positions
are General Fund. A resolution was authorized a few years ago to privatize the Medical Care Facility
known as Golden Oaks. Construction is ongoing and once the facility is built and the vendor is certified by
the state the County will transfer its license and the residents will be moved to the new facility.
A previously authorized Commission reorganization of Health eliminated positions and transferred some to
Children’s Village to shore up those operations. Staff is always working to fill excess capacity and has
housed kids from Genese e, Macomb and Jackson counties and is always in contact with those counties to
see how well we are doing and look for improvements. On a daily basis there are any where from 10-15
beds available. This may be the result of the lawsuit that pushed the Michigan Department of Huma n
Services to move kids faster to foster care . Some of those kids fail in the foster care system and come
back. Additional beds have not been needed in quite some time. Staff monitors housing requirements to
avoid overcrowding. If that should occur, the judges need to address the problem by moving them to other
facilities or placing them on a tether. The Neglect and Abuse Unit has 44 beds and is always full. Best
practices are constantly in review.
Information Technology
Information Technology (IT) rates were also reduced prior to other departments completing their budget
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tasks. The $.05 increase in wireless surcharge approved by the Commissioners was specifically for
CLEMIS operations and is shifted from the CLEMIS Fund to the Radio Communications Fund. Other IT
personnel and programs are ineligible expenses . Contractual Services include s funds for disaster
recovery. Professional Services is used to hire contractors. IT uses a selective outsourcing model for 30%
of its work. Sourcing vendors is done in three-year increments and provides three years of rates. Last year
IT vendors complied with a request to reduce their rates by five percent . A new Request For Proposal
(RFP) is being done for the next three years and prices should be coming down because of economy.
When IT needs a service, a vendor is contacted and that vendor sends a list of qualified staff. Many are
local. IT is hoping to recover development costs from cloud computing in providing programs to other
users. IT is also is keeping an eye on Google’s new market model of off -loading government services.
There are legal issues as to privacy and as to cost for this effort. The County provides many local units
with lines and high speed internet at no cost - government providing services to other governments. CVTs
that use the County’s network have their email addresses placed over the County’s so it looks like it comes
from them.
Travel and Conference funds are used to educate staff and IT is anticipating that with its larger programs
additional staff training will be necessary . The proposed budget a mount is the same as that for 2009.
Mr. Soave explained that the County has a contract with Maximus that sets indirect costing rates . This is a
requirement of federal grant regulation for internal services.
Human Resources
There are currently about 18 Human Resource position s in the Fringe Benefit Fund, which is under
Management and Budget. Those positions actually work on employee benefit packages and this is
considered a proper allocation of resources because employee benefit packages are for employees
regardless of the funding source. Most of this cost is paid by other departments in the General Fund.
About 25% is absorbed by other funds. Remaining HR positions are charged under indirect costing and the
outside auditors scrutinize the rate that is passed through. Unemployment insurance increases are being
driven by the economy, the federal government’s extension of unemployment benefits and increased
layoffs. This has impacted all budgets. Ms. Scarlet added that some part -time employees could qualify for
unemployment benefits if they meet a certain wage threshold. The 312 Arbitration award at 14% was
higher than the 11% planned for and has added an additional $2 million in cost in pushing up bas e pay for
those deputy positions. However, the award also required higher co -pays and deductibles on health care
and required that new positions be under the Defined Contribution Plan.
Management and Budget (MB) (Equalization, Fiscal Services, Purchasing, Reimbursement)
Ms. Van Pelt explained that most MB activity is required by law or Commission resolution. The budget task
was met by streamlining Equalization services through technology and the County recently received an
award for these efficiencies. Five major contracts this year brought in over $500,000 which delayed further
cuts. International standards suggest that the current level of service be handled by 107 positions and
Equalization is providing that same level of service with 87 people and has cross-trained staff and is using
part-time employees as well. Since 1999 fourteen positions eliminated.
Four Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) staff were transferred to Management and Budget/Fiscal
Services with last year’s PRC reorganization . These positions are still housed at and work exclusively for
PRC but they work under M&B’s organization and standards. These positions are charged to the PRC but
M&B is hoping to be able to use them for other resources in the n ext year, which may impact the General
Fund. M&B has also converted some positions from full time to part time.
Prosecuting Attorney
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The Prosecuting Attorney (PA) and staff were on hand to answer questions on their budget task. The West
Law contract was negated with the help of Management and Budget and Corporation Counsel. A new
contract was negotiated that will save the PA $60,000 a year and includes all other county departments
which should result in a total savings for the County of about $200,000. One set of Michigan’s Compiled
Laws and one hard copy set of West Law printed material will continue to be utilized. Th e Prosecutor
assigned to the Child Support Unit has brought in $1.5 million. This position is funded primarily by federal
incentive funds. Other revenue projections have been adjusted as indicated in the Categorical budget. Ms.
Meiers was transferred from Auditing and has been extremely helpful in working to utilize available funds to
pay for programs. Prosecuting attorneys have been taken off lawsuits to focus on the Michigan Department
of Corrections’ release of offenders into our communities . Ten appeals have resulted in offenders
remaining in prison. The PA is still putting together data and a proposal to establish a specializ ed White
Collar Crime program. A case regarding Michigan’s medical marijuana law was recently heard before the
Michigan Court of Appea ls and the PA is awaiting the outcome.
Sheriff
The Sheriff has met his budget task for the next three years and review ed some of the larger cuts that have
been made to date. Statistics show that the Sheriff is responding more to requests for assistance from the
local units who are also having budget problems and are continuing to cut programs. Law enforcement
contracts have been renewed but at lesser staffing levels for this same reason. The Sheriff receives Social
Security payments for inmates who are housed at the jail. This is mainly Medicare/Medicaid dollars.
Rental payments are for housing of the Aviation U nit’s two helicopters and the Sheriff’s command vehicles.
One pilot was eliminated as well as a fixed wing plane donated by the Federal Government to the Sheriff.
The increase in Professional Services was a result of the transfer of a Community Corrections pro gram last
year and is used to pay for drug testing. The Forensic Lab is covering its costs and should achieve
certification this fall that will allow it to do more and obtain certain kinds of grants. The 2.5% salary
reduction for Fiscal Year 2010 is still in negotiation with the Union representing the Sheriff’s Road Patrol
deputies. There are currently 10 vacant positions so the salary budget will be fairly on target at the end of
the fiscal year. The bigger unit – Corrections Officers- has taken the cu t. Efforts to divert the mentally ill
from the jail are continuing but the state keeps cutting the programs. Forfeiture funds go into a general
ledger account and are not transferred to the Sheriff until the Commissioners’ authorize the request. There
is legislation proposed to provide the ori ginating county with 50% of its water registration fees. Oakland
County has 90,000 boats or 10% of the state total. A consideration of law enforcement contracts is the
staffing level available on a shift to provide backup.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners budget task was met with line item reductions and changing one full -time
eligible position to a part-time non -eligible. A majority of the Law Library function has been moved to
Cooley Law School which has resulted in a large savings. Over the next six months, the Administration will
be reviewing additional ways to achieve savings.
Ms. Mancini reported that the Library Board has consolidated the remaining Law Library functions with
those of the Research Library and the Library for Blind and Visually Handicapped to one location on the
second floor of the west wing. Additional savings were in internal services and include a reduction from 40
to 15 phone lines and 6 to 3 copie rs and the retirement of 25 computers/printers.
Commissioner Greimel asked to be provided with the number of phone lines and cell phones in use by the
Commissioners’ Administration.
OTHER BUSINESS / ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:12 p.m.
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________________________ _______________________________
Helen A. Hanger Lawrence M. Doyle
Senior Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee app roval.