HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2011.03.14 - 36517CHRISTINE LONG
Chairperson
KATHY CRAWFORD
Vice Chairperson
MARCIA GERSHENSON
Minority Vice Chairperson
March 14, 2011
Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:34 a.m. in
Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac,
Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT :
Christine Long, Kathy Crawford , Marcia Gershenson, John Scott, Bob Gosselin, Jeff Ma tis,
Bob Hoffman, Mattie Hatchett, Jim Nash, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
OTHERS PRESENT
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director
OTHERS John Paul Torres
Myrna Lebrun
Susanne O’Connor
Sidney Rubin
Dr. Robert Klotz
Amy Peterman
Pamela Barckholtz
Edward Kriewall
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Long led the committee members and all others present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Scott moved approval of the minutes of February 28, 2011. Supported by Hoffman.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF THE A GENDA
Gosselin moved approval of the revised printed agenda. Supported by Scott.
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
Bob Gosselin
Jeff Matis
Bob Hoffman
Mattie Hatchett
Jim Nash
Nancy Quarles
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Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
Without objection, item 3 was taken up to begin discussion while waiting for the first CMH Board
interview to begin.
3. MR #11034 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION REFORM
ON FILING COUNTY COMMISSIONER VACANCIES
Commissioner Hoffman introduced the resolution in support of County Clerk Bill Bullard’s efforts to
seek a change in Michigan’s current law that requires a special election if a vacancy occurs in the
office of County Commissioner in an odd -numbered year. Senate Bill 204 and House Bill 4357
have been introduced to eliminate this requirement and instead allow for an appointment to fill the
vacancy until the next general election. This change would be consistent with laws governing
vacancies in other local offices.
Scott moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution.
Supported by Hoffman.
Discussion ensued.
Gershenson moved to table the resolution. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
1. INTERVIEWS FOR THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY BOARD
A study group was created at the February 28, 2011 meeting of the General Government
Committee consisting of 2 majority party members and 1 minority party member to review
applications for the Community Mental Health Authority Board. As a result, the follo wing applicants
were scheduled for today’s interviews: John Paul Torres (incumbent), Myrna LeBrun (incumbent),
Susanne O’Connor, Sidney Rubin, Dr. Robert Klotz, Amy Peterman, Pamela Barckholtz.
Hatchett moved to report to recommend that Dr. Robert Klotz be appointed to the
Community Mental Health Authority Board , with the designation of Mental Health Provider ,
for a 3 year term of April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2013. Supported by Hoffman
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Matis moved to report to recommend that Myrna LeBrun and Sidney Rubin be appointed to
the Community Mental Health Authority Board , with the designation of General Public , for 3
year terms of April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2013. Supported by Hatchett.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Nash and Quarles voting no.
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2. INTERVIEW FOR THE HURON CLINTON METRO POLITAN PARKS AUTHORITY
BOARD
A study group was created at the February 28, 2011 meeting of the General Government
Committee consisting of 2 majority party members and 1 minority party member to review
applications for the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Autho rity Board consisting of Commissioners
Crawford, Matis and Gershenson. As a result, five applicants were scheduled to be interviewed.
Mr. Kriewall was interviewed today. The other four applicants will be interviewed o n April 11, 2011
at which time a recommendation will be made to the Board .
Gershenson moved to remove agenda item 3 – MR #11034 from the table. Supported by
Scott.
3. MR #11034 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION REFORM
ON FILING COUNTY COMMISSIONER VACANCIES
Roll Call:
Ayes: Scott, Gosselin, Matis, Hoffman, Crawford, Long
Nays: Hatchett, Nash, Quarles, Gershenson
Motion carried.
4. MR #11054 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING NATIONAL COUNTY
GOVERNMENT MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY – APRIL 2011
Commissioner Hatchett, et al. sponsored the resolution to proclaim the month of April, 2011 as
National County Government Month in Oakland County, with the theme of “Serving Our Veterans,
Armed Forces and Their Families.” In conjunction with recognition of National County Governme nt
Month, the Board of Commissioners will host its annual Youth in Government Day Program, inviting
local high school students to meet with their county commissioner and learn about county
government. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Michigan Association of Counties.
Gosselin moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution.
Supported by Hatchett.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:31
p.m.
______________________________ __________________________________
Helen A. Hanger Nancy Wenzel
Sr. Committee Coordinator Committee Coordinator
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NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.