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OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
November 14, 2012
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Bosnic at 1:30 p.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium
Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mike Bosnic, Helaine Zack, Thomas F. Middleton, Bill Dwyer, Beth Nuccio, Philip J. Weipert, Mattie Hatchett
and Craig Covey
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
John A. Scott
OTHERS PRESENT:
Human Resources Nancy Scarlet, Director
Karen Jones, Supervisor
Lori Motyka, Supervisor
Heather Mason, Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff McCabe
Information Technology Ed Poisson, Director
Prosecutor’s Office Terri Meiers, Supervisor Administration
Board of Commissioners Jim VerPloeg, Director
Sheryl Mitchell, BOC Senior Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF October 24, 2012
Dwyer moved to approve the minutes of October 24, 2012 as printed. Supported by Covey.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
John A. Scott
Chairperson
Mike Bosnic
Majority Vice-Chair
Helaine Zack
Minority Vice-Chair
Thomas F. Middleton
Bill Dwyer
Beth Nuccio
Philip J. Weipert
Mattie Hatchett
Craig Covey
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1. CIRCUIT COURT – 2013 URBAN DRUG COURT INITIATIVE (UDCI) PILOT PROGRAM STATE COURT
ADMINISTRATIVE (SCAO) – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Circuit Court has been awarded SCAO grant funds in the amount of $247,229 and PA 511 funds in the
amount of $167,000, for a total award of $414,229, no County match is required. Th e UDCI Pilot Program will
focus on high-risk, high-need offenders who have committed criminal offenses within the City of Pontiac and
who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder. This Program consists of three phases including
varying types of treatment programs, court appearances, incentives and sanctions as needed with specific
goals for graduation into the next phase and ultimately graduation from the program. This program also
provides funding for drug testing supplies and kits, interlock tethers for participants, indirect costs and therapy.
The grant provides for the creation of one SR FTE Youth and Family Caseworker Supervisor position in the
Circuit Court Civil/Criminal Services Criminal Case Support system. One SR Technical Assistant position will
be partially funded by this Pilot Program and the Adult and Juvenile Drug Court Grant Programs. Continuation
of associated positions is contingent upon continuation of state funding and receipt of additional funding
sources. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
Nuccio moved to Report to the Board this resolution be adopted. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
2. CIRCUIT COURT – 2013 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (JUVENILE TREATMENT COURT)
– GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Circuit Court has been awarded State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) grant funds in the amount of
$40,000, Child Care Fund contributions of $398,873 (of which 50% is reimbursab le) Restore Foundation
donation of $59,404 and General Fund support of $24,143 ($21,018 personnel support and $3,125 operating
support). The Juvenile Drug Court intends to continue to deal with the problems of increasing recidivism,
increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs rising systems costs, and an increase in out of home placement
days ordered. The Juvenile Drug Court Program has one SR FTE Youth and Family Caseworker I position
partially funded by the SCAO grant and the Restore Foundation .One SR Technical Assistant position will also
be funded by the Adult Drug Court and Urban Drug Court Initiative Pilot Program funds. Continuation of
positions associated with this grant is contingent upon continuation of state funding and receipt of additional
funding sources.
Zack moved to Report to the Board this resolution be adopted. Supported by Dwyer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
3. CIRCUIT COURT – 2013 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (ADULT TREATMENT COURT) –
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Circuit Court applied for a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court
Grant Program in the amount of $30,000, PA 511 Community Corrections contributed funds of $100,000
General Fund support of $69,489 ($35,237 operating support and $34,252 personnel support) and a Restore
Foundation donation of $18,940. One SR Technical Assistant position will also be funded by the Juvenile Drug
Court and Urban Drug Court Initiative Pilot Program funds. Two positio ns are partially funded by the Adult
Treatment Court Grant, one SR FTE Youth and Family Case work Supervisor and one SR FTE Technical
Assistant position. The Court intends to continue the Adult Treatment Court to deal with the problems of
increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs and the increase in jail
days ordered. Continuation of related grant positions is contingent upon continuation of state funding and
receipt of additional funding sources. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
Covey moved to Report to the Board this resolution be adopted. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
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4. SHERIFF, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2013 OAKLAND COUNTY NARCOTICS
ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) BYRNE GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan State Police has awarded the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney funding for the FY 2013 Narcotics
Enforcement Team (NET) Byrne Grant Program. The grant award is for $397,700, the State share is $198,850,
and the County 50/50 match is $198.850. The balance of program funding of $191,752 will be derived from
Sheriff’s Restricted Revenue Account ($87,452) and reductions to Prosecutor’s general fund expense budget
($104,472) representing a total NET Byrne program budget of $589,452. The award will delete one FTE SR
Deputy II position and continue partial funding of two FTE SR Sergeant positions and one SR PTNE 1,000
hours per year Office Assistant position in the Sheriff’s Office. The grant also partially funds the continuation of
one FTE SR Assistant Prosecutor II position and one FTE SR Assistant Prosecutor IV position. Continuation of
this program, including positions, is contingent upon continued grant, general fund and Restricted Revenue
Account funding.
Dwyer moved to Report to the Board this resolution be adopted. Supported by Nuccio
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
5. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2013 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL AND TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Sheriff’s Office applied to the Michigan Department of State Police – Office of Highway Safety Planning for
$710,556 in grant funding from Public Act 416 to conduct secondary road patrol activities for the period October
1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Grant acceptance provides continuation funding for four SR FTE Deputy
II positions and one SR FTE Sergeant position. One SR FTE Deputy II position is continued for three months
and will be deleted on January 1, 2013. No county match or additional positions are required. Continuation of
this program and associated positions are contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
Zack moved to Report to the Board this resolution be adopted. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
6. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTATION PLAN – 1st QUARTERLY REPORT
FOR FY 2013
The Salary Administration Plan approved by the Board of Commissioners for Salary Grades 1 – 21 provides a
process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary grade placement of classifications. One
position was reviewed in the 1st Quarter – Chief – Automation Alley Grade 17. After reviewing the factors for this
position the Human Resources Department found some changes in factors but were insufficient to change the
grade. The Human Resources Department is recommending a change in Classification to – Chief – International
Business Development and remaining at Grade 17.
Hatchett moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Middleton
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent.
7. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY INCENTIVE
Per MR #01200 – Optional Supplementary Incentive for new hires for difficult to recruit positions the Human
Resources Department is requesting approval to utilize the Incentive for a User Support Specialist III-GIS position.
The amount of the incentive will not exceed five percent of the maximum of the salary range or $5,000, whichever
is less. The maximum amount is $3,267. Funding is available within the Information Technology Departmen t
current salaries budget to cover the cost of this request.
Zack moved to approve the use of the Optional Supplementary Incentive in the requested amount.
Supported by Nuccio.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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CONSENT AGENDA/COMMUNICATIONS
Middleton moved to Receive & File Item A. Supported by Covey.
A. Position Change Summary
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:56 p.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.