HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2012.01.12 - 36597TOM MIDDLETON
Chairperson
SHELLEY TAUB
Vice Chairperson
DAVID WOODWARD
Minority Vice Chairperson January 12, 2012
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, Shelley Taub, David Woodward, Christine Long, David Potts, Jim Runestad,
Kathy Crawford, Bill Dwyer, Helaine Zack, Tim Greimel, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITHOUT NOTICE:
Tim Greimel
OTHERS PRESENT
CIRCUIT COURT Pamela Davis-Drake, Manager
John Cooperrider, Busine ss Manager
CIRCUIT COURT -FAMILY DIVISION Lisa Langton, Deputy Administrator
FACLITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Mike Hughson, Property Specialist
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director
HOMELAND SECURITY Ted Quisenberry, Ma nager
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
FISCAL SERVICES Tim Soave, Manager
Lynn Sonkiss, Chief
LaVerne Smith, Supervisor
Sheila Cox, Supervisor
Nancy Falardeau, Analyst
Antonio Pisacreta, Analyst
PURCHASING Jack Smith, Manager
HUMAN RESOURCES Nancy Scarlet, Director
Dana Cosby, Analyst
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Terri Meiers, Administrative Supervisor
OAKLAND COUNTY CREDIT UNION Allan McMorris, President/CEO
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim Ver Ploeg, Administrative Director
Harvey Wedell, Sr. Analyst
Julia Ruffin, Liaison
Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0475
Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858-1572
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Christine Long
David Potts
Jim Runestad
Kathy Crawford
Bill Dwyer
Helaine Zack
Tim Greimel
Nancy Quarles
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APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Long moved approval of the previous minutes o f December 8, 2011 as printed. Supported
by Quarles.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
FY 2012 CONTINGENCY REPORT
The Fiscal Year 2012 Contingency Fund balance of $596,561 will remain unchanged by items on today’s
agenda.
Long moved to receive and file the FY 2011 Contingency Report dated January 11, 2012 .
Supported by Taub.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. MR #11316 – CIRCUIT COURT – CREATION OF A NEW C LASSIFICATION OF PERSONAL
PROTECTION ORDER LIAISON AND RECLASSIFICATION OF A STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION
Circuit Court is requesting authorization to downwardly reclassify a Staff Attorney position to a newly
created classification titled Personal Protection Order Liaison to serve as a central point of contact between
Circuit Court staff and the general public regarding the personal protection order process. The budget will
be amended as detailed in the Fiscal Note to reflect this action.
Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by
Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Greimel absent .
2. CIRCUIT COURT – FY 2012 MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH COURT GRANT PROGRAM
(MMHCGP) – GRANT AGREEMENT
Circuit Court is requesting authorization to accept an $11,825 State Court Administrative Office FY 12
grant. Funds will be used to support the activities of the Adult Treatment Court and Juvenile Drug Court
programs as outlined in the resolution. The budget will be amended as reflected in the Fiscal Note.
Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Greimel absent .
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3. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SE CURITY DIVISION 2010 -2011
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GRANT FUNDING AMENDMENT
Homeland Security is requesting authorization to accept an additional $15,363.75 in Hazardous Materials
Emergency Preparedness grant funds. Because fewer communi ties originally applied for these dollars than
anticipated, those that had applied and been awarded funding were given the second opportunity to apply
for additional funds. MR #11070 authorized receipt of the original award of $7,870, for a total amended
award of $23,233.75. The budget will be amended to reflect acceptance of the reward.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Greimel absent.
4. MR #11314 – DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
FOURTH LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OAKLAND COUNTY CREDIT UNION, BUILDING 51 WEST
Facilities Management is requesting authorization to approve a fourth lease agreement with the Oakland
County Credit Union (CU) for property on which Building 51 West is located. The current lease is in effect
until 2028. The CU owns the 7,223 square foot building, is planning to perform some exterior and interior
renovations, and has requested that the lease be exte nded to expire on June 28, 2051. The Tenant must
obtain and maintain proper insurance coverage as decided by the County’s Risk Management. The CU will
reimburse the County for designated services and utilities for the building. The Administration supports the
presence of the CU on the County campus. No budget amendment is required.
Commissioner Taub offered a friendly amendment to the proposed Fiscal Note to recognize the $1 lease
currently in place. The committee was in agreement .
Commissioner Potts asked what the financial benefit was for extending the expiration date an additional 25
years when 16 years remains on the current lease and asked if there are contractual reverter rights.
Mr. McMorris reviewed the history of past improvements and expansions to the Credit Union. The value of
the building and its contents is established annually for insurance purposes and is currently about $1.8
million (the exact amount will be provided to commissioners ). The CU Board of Directors approved a
budget of $150,000 for improvements to the interior and the roof. Due to the current economy, the Board of
Directors felt it best to perform short-term fixes and come back later with a larger project. The CU has
performed continuous improvements to accommodate expan ding membership and to make sure that this
branch building reflects positively on campus. Membership has been expanded to all Oakland County’s
citizens.
Mr. McMorris offered several examples of instances of the CU providing services that the banks did no t and
noted that in 2009 when the banks had restricted loans because of the economy the CU had increased its
lending by 28%.
Commissioner Crawford reported that the CU supported many county programs as well, including Farmers’
Market vendors and Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s Waterford Oaks Greenhouse program.
Mr. Holdsworth indicated that the Board has the right to review and authorize building renovations. Mr.
Holdsworth and Mr. McMorris indicated that they would research further requirements un der the lease as to
vacating, reversion, etc.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potts voting no and Greimel absent.
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COMMUNICATIONS
A. Department of Information Technology – CLEMIS Funds – Financial Statements and Schedules
for the Year Ended September 30, 2011
B. Department of Health and Human Services – Homeland Security Division – 2011-2012
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Application
C. Economic Development and Community Affairs Department - Community and Home
Improvement Division – FY 2011 Housing Counseling Grant Application
D. Notice of Hearings with City of Auburn Hills – 1/9/12 @ 7:00 p.m. for:
1. Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate for Dynamic Corporation - 2193 Executive Hills Blvd.,
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326
2. Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for TD Joslyn Road, LLC – 3900 Joslyn
Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Crawford moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the committe e, the meeting was adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
________________________ _______________________________
Helen A. Hanger Jim Ver Ploeg
Senior Committee Coordinator Administrator Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.