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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 2012.08.13 - 36651CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson KATHY CRAWFORD Vice Chairperson MARCIA GERSHENSON Minority Vice Chairperson August 13, 2012 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:32 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners’ Committee Room A, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Christine Long, Kathy Crawford, Marcia Gershenson, John Scott, Bob Gosselin, Bob Hoffman, Mattie Hatchett, Jim Nash, Nancy Quarles COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Jeff Matis OTHERS PRESENT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director LIBRARY BOARD Laura Mancini, Director OAKLAND LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICE Ron Borngesser, CEO AGENCY GREAT LAKES STATE FAIR Kathy Matusik, Secretary OTHERS Pat Dohany BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David Potts, District # 20 Jim Ver Ploeg, Admin. Director Sheryl Mitchell, Sr. Analyst Helen Hanger, Sr. Com. Coordinator APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Scott moved approval of the minutes of July 9, 2012 as printed. Supported by Quarles. Motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Crawford moved approval of the agenda as printed. Supporte d by Quarles. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Miller advised that the County Executive had been in an automobile accident on Friday evening, 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 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 August 13, 2012 had surgery as the result of his injuries and was now resting comfortably at McLaren Hospital . Mr. Miller indicated that he would continue to provide updates on Mr. Patterson’s progress. Commissioner Potts spoke in support of Library Board candidate Pam Williams. Mr. Dohany spoke in support of re -appointing Library Board Member John Chambers. Ms. Matusik announced that the State Fair has returned to Michigan and recognized Blair Bowman and the Suburban Collection Showplace and the Detroit Shriners as partners in making this happen. AGENDA ITEMS 1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – INTERVIEWS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD Five-year appointments for two members of the Library Board will expire August 24, 2012. John Chambers has re-applied and Don Jensen has indicated that he is retiring and would not seek an additional term. The following individuals submitted applications and were interviewed: John Chambers (current member), Robert Bonam, Jonath an Landsman and Pamela Williams. Gosselin moved to report to recommend John Chambers . Supported by Quarles. Motion carried unanimously on a rol l call vote. Gershenson moved to report to recommend Pamela Williams. Supported by Hoffman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. (A report by Water Resources Commissioner John McCulloch on activities of the Huron Clinton Metroparks Authority Board was inadvertently placed on today’s agenda as item 2 and will not be taken up until August 27.) 3. MR #12187 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF SPECIAL ELECTION COSTS IN THE 11 TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Crawford to join in with County Clerk Bill Bullard to seek reimbursement of costs to local communities of the 11th Congressional District that are being required to hold a special primary September 5 and an additional general e lection in November to fill the Congressional seat vacated by Thaddeus McCotter. The estimated cost of holding these two elections is $650,000. Clerk Bullard has written a letter to Governor Snyder alerting him to the complications and immense work that will need to be done for this unplanned election and that additional equipment will be required since much of it will be sealed from the August primary and not available for use on September 5. The Letter also asks that if current Michigan law does not pr ovide a mechanism to authorize reimbursement of costs for a special election that such legislation be considered. Crawford moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Hoffman. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Nash, Quarles and Gershenson voting no and Matis absent. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 August 13, 2012 4. MR #12206 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESOLUTION HONORING THE NEW “GREAT LAKES STATE FAIR” The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Crawford to commend and welcome the Great Lakes State Fair to Oakland County and the City of Novi and to encourage all to come and experience the return of this great Michigan tradition. The Great Lakes Agricultural Fair, a 501c(3) organization , was created to provide a resurgence of this agricult ural event with collaborative efforts between the Great Lake Agricultural Fair Board, Blair Bowman and the Suburban Collection Showplace and the Detroit Shriners. Crawford moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent. 5. MR #12188 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESCISSION OF ACTIONS TO EXTEND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ LOBBYIST CONTRACT The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Ge rshenson, et al. and indicates that the measures to enter into a two -year contract extension with Public Affairs Associates to provide lobbying services on behalf of the Board of Commissioners were inappropriate and would be rescinded to void the unauthorized contract. Commissioner Gershenson indicated that she had received comments from Corporation Council that many times Purchasing puts through automatic contract renewals but not when based on a resolution and not when there are complaints and she has pr eviously been on record in this regard. The Board Chairman was authorized to sign the original contract approved by resolution but not the two-year extension. The request for a contract extension should be brought through the committee process and voted on. The original contract expired June 30, 2012 and the resolution states that any requirements relative to notice of cancellation are not applicable. The original contract contains a clause that the contract may be terminated or canceled at any time during the term, renewal or extension upon 90 days written notice to the contractor. Gershenson moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Nash. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Crawford voting no and Matis absent. 6. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS –APPOINTMENT TO THE JURY BOARD FOR OAKLAND COUNTY The Jury Board consists of 3 qualified electors of the County appointed for six -year terms by the Board of Commissioners on recommendation of the Circuit Co urt judges, with not more than two being members of the same political party. The term of William Axtell expired April 30, 2012. The Court has submitted a letter of recommendation to re-appoint Mr. Axtell. Hoffman moved to report to recommend William Ax tell to the Jury Board of Oakland County for a six-year term to being May 1, 2012 and end April 30, 2018. Supported by Scott. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 August 13, 2012 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent. COMMUNICATIONS A. MI Dept. of Human Services -OC Board Minutes – 6/26/12 B. Oakland County Library Board Minutes – 6/26/12 C. Road Commission for Oakland County Minutes – 7/12/12 Crawford moved to receive and file the communications. Supp orted by Nash. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/AD JOURNMENT Commissioner Scott reported that the Veterans’ Advisory Committee (VAC) Study Group had met previous to this committee meeting and is moving forward to draft a recommendation. There being no other business to come before the committee, the me eting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. ______________________________ __________________________________ Helen A. Hanger Jim Ver Ploeg Sr. Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval .