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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2013.04.11 - 36710 April 11, 2013 Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Fina nce Committee to order at 9:03 a.m. in 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, John Scott, Kathy Crawford, Jeff Matis, Helaine Zack COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE Nancy Quarles OTHERS PRESENT CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS Lisa Brown, Clerk/Register of Deeds Sheila Cummings, Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds Ron Crank, Plot Boundary Specialist EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager Tiffany Jacob, Appraiser Kimberly Hampton, Technical Assistant EXECUTIVE OFFICE Robert Daddow, Deputy County Executive FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Manager HOMELAND SECURITY & PREPAREDNESS Sara Stoddard, Chief Emergency Manager HUMAN RESOURCES Karen Jones, Manager Heather Mason, Analyst MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Tim Soave, Manager, Fiscal Services Lynn Sonkiss, Chief, Fiscal Services Gaia Piir, Supervisor II, Fiscal Services Holly Conforti, Financial Analyst, Fiscal Services Antonio Pisacreta, Analyst Monica Tinsley, Analyst Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Analyst PURCHASING Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Admin., Compliance Office Pam Weipert, Compliance Officer, Compliance Office SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager TREASURER’S OFFICE Jim VanLeuven, Chief Deputy Treasurer CITY OF PONTIAC Lou Schimmel, Emergency Manager John Naglick, Finance Director Bill Brickey, Outside Auditor TAX TRILOGY Peter Arbour, Appraiser AXE & ECKLUND John Axe, Bond Counsel OTHERS PRESENT, CONT’D 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 John Scott Kathy Crawford Jeff Matis Helaine Zack Nancy Quarles TOM MIDDLETON Chairperson SHELLEY TAUB Vice Chairperson DAVE WOODWARD Minority Vice Chairperson FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 2 April 11, 2013 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Senior Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Middleton led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Scott moved approval of the previous minutes o f March 14, 2012, as printed. Supported by Taub. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA Chairperson Middleton stated that Item #15 “Facilities Management/Facilities Planning & Engineering – Water Tower Logo did not make it out of the Planning & Building Committee, so it will need to be removed from today’s F inance Committee agenda . PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Matis introduced Mr. Pete Arbo ur, appraiser, Tax Trilogy , from Rochester Hills and mentioned that his daughter recently went on a mission to meet all elected officials in all levels of government, which included the President of the United States. FY 2013 CONTINGENCY REPORT The beginning Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 – FY 2015 Classification and Rate Change balance of $122,746 will be decreased by $31,289 by item 10 of today’s agenda to $91,457 . Of General Fund Equity During FY 2013 – RCOC Tri-party funds available will be reduced by another $36,270.00 with approval of items 1a and 1b on today’s agenda. Commissioner Taub asked about the West Nile Virus Distribution Balances for FY 2013 on Page 10 and whether or not communities are still using these funds for spraying for mosqu itoes in communities. Mr. Miller explained that it is still early in the year for communiti es to do that, and Commissioner Taub asked that the commissioners be updated on whether or not these funds are being used. Scott moved to receive and file the FY 2013 Contingency Report dated April 5, 2013. Supported by Crawford. Motion carried on a voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. Department of Management and Budget/Purchasing Division – Contract Exception Report for the April 11, 2013 Finance Committee Meeting Commissioner Taub inquired as to the status of Finn, the K -9 dog who had injured his neck/back. Mr. Cunningham indicated that he was doing much better and that they anticipate that h e will make a full recovery. B. Sheriff’s Office - 2013 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 3 April 11, 2013 Program – Grant Application C. Health & Human Services/Health Division – 2013 Creating a Model for Southeast Michigan: The Pontiac Health Initiative – Grant Application D. Memorandum – Estimated Sequestration Impact – IRS Guidance on Build America Bonds Commissioner Taub asked for clarification of the sequestration impact on the County . Lynn Sonkiss explained that the County has four bond issues that were issued in 2010, and they entitled the County to receive 45 percent interest expense reimbursement over the life of the bonds from the IRS as part of the Build America Bonds/Recovery Act P rogram. The rate is now being cut by 8.7 percent, which would be an estimated $18,658.84 decrease in funds for the County in FY 2013 with $715.12 impact to the General Fund and the remaining $17,973.72 impact to Enterprise Funds or CVTs. She explained that they are not honoring the full 45 percent investment reimbursement because of the cut at the Federal level. E. City of Pontiac – Order No. S -252 – Authorizing Action to Defease the Outstanding Oakland County Building Authority, Building Authority Refunding Bonds, Series 2006, Prior to Maturity and Approving an Escrow Agreement F. City of Pontiac Real Property Tax Collection – Oakland County Corporation Counsel and State of Michigan Attorney General Opinions Commissioner Taub asked for an explanation on the Oakland County Corporation Counsel opinion in regards to the City of Pontiac Real Property Tax Collection and whether or not the Oakland County Treasurer can assume all or most of the City of Pontiac’s obligations for real property tax collections under the General Property Tax Act. Mr. Daddow explained that the County wants to accept the responsibility through the Treasurer’s Office in the collection of current taxes, and the City of Pontiac wants to give up that effort; therefore, the County and the City of Pontiac are in agreement. However, the Coun ty requested that Oakland County Corporation Counsel research the issue over a three -week timeframe, and the conclusion by Corporation Counsel is that the County can accept this role and responsibility for the collection of current taxes, but because of th e State constitution and the fact there is no statutory support of the function , the County Treasurer cannot since the supervision of the current tax collections by local units is provided by the Treasurer’s Office, and if he provides the operation, he cannot provide the supervisory function. Mr. Daddow, the County Treasurer and the Emergency Financial Manager of the City of Pontiac requested an Attorney General opinion. The Attorney General sent an e-mail with several MCL sites that refuted both of the arguments of Oakland County Corporation Counsel’s opinion. Crawford moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Matis. Motion carried on a voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA 1a. MR #13072 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2013 APPROPRIATION – VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS – 13 MILE ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE ROUGE RIVER, ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS – PROJECT NO. 48323 The resolution, which was introduced by Bill Dwyer, authorizes the release of $5,010 (Oakland County’s 1/3 share) in Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Designated Fund Balance for a project that was submitted by the Village of Bingham Farms. The project consists of fence installation and sidewalk construction in conj unction with the Thirteen Mile Road bridge replacement project. A Cost Participati on Agreement is included, and a budget FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 4 April 11, 2013 amendment of $5,010 is recommended. Any additional project costs less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored under this a greement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval. Matis moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Woodward. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 1b. MR #13071 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2013 AP PROPRIATION – CITY OF ROCHESTER – DEQUINDRE ROAD AT THE CLINTON RIVER TRAIL AND MACOMB ORCHARD TRAIL CROSSING – PROJECT NO. 51701 The resolution, which was introduced by Jeff Matis, authorizes the release of $31,260 (Oakland County’s 1/3 share) in Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Designated Fund Balance for a project that was sub mitted by the City of Rochester . The project consists of pedestrian safety improvements on Dequindre Road at the Clinton River Trail and Macomb Orchard Trail Crossing. A copy of the Cost Participation Agreement is included, and a budget amendment of $31,260 is recommended. Any additional project costs less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored under this agreement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval. Matis moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Woodward. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. REGULAR AGENDA 2. RESOLUTION APPROVING ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR THE DEFEASANCE OF ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2006 PRIOR TO MATURITY The resolution approves the defeasance of outstanding Oakland County Building Authority Refunding Bonds, Series 2006 bonds dated March 1, 2006, in the principal amount of $7,760,000 and approves an escrow agreement, effective April 30, 2013, with a bank or trust company desi gnated by the Treasurer. Mr. Daddow explained that an escrow fund would be created with the intent of funding the remaining bonds that the City of Pontiac owes Oakland County, through the Building Authority , relating to the debt that the City of Pontiac had borrowed from the County around 2006. The City of Pontiac will pay the County cash into this escrow fund. This option will save the City of Pontiac approximately $1.9 million over the long -term. No budget amendment is required. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF OAKLAND COUNTY 9 -1-1 CHARGE RATE (FORMERLY TELEPHONE OPERATING SURCHARGE) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014 It is an annual requirement under the Michigan statute for county boards of commissioners to approve the 9-1-1 charge rate for the fiscal year period from July 1 through June 30 each year. The resolution approves the 9-1-1 charge of $.20 per mo nth per device, as defined by Michigan statutes for the period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. The funds are used to support local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, hospitals, homeland security and other operating purposes. No bu dget amendment is recommended. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 5 April 11, 2013 Mr. Daddow spoke briefly about the memo that was attached as back -up to this resolution, and it addresses two projects that are coming up. The first is to replace the display consoles in 2014, which have been in place from 2003 – 2006. The other is replacement of the mobile/portable radios as County administration was recently notified that the radio communications vendor will no longer support the mobile and portable radios at the end of calendar year 2017. T hese radios have been in place from 2003 – 2009. Mr. Daddow indicated that the County is receiving enough money from the telephone operating surcharge to cover the cost of both of those replacements. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 4. TREASURER’S OFFICE – AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW AGAINST DELINQUENT 2012 REAL PROPERTY TAXES The Treasurer’s Office is seeking authorization to borrow $25 million against the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to make payments of any or all delinquent ad valorem real property taxes owed to the County and the local units that will have remained unpaid on March 1, 2012. It is estimated that the total amount of unpaid 2012 delinquent taxes outstanding on March 1, 2013, will be approximately $100,000,000, exclusive of interest, fees and penalties. Matis moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 5. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET – 2013 EQUALIZATION REPORT Mr. Hieber had sent the Equalization Report out electronically to all the commissioners , and hard copies were handed out at today’s meeting . Mr. Hieber explained that every year Oak land County Equalization reviews the assessments of all classes of property for all communities in Oakland County, and if they found that an assessor was not assessing appropriately compared to Oakland County Equalization studies, they would recommend the Board of Commissioners either add to or subtract from that community’s totals, which he stated has not happened in at least ten years. Oakland County Equalization is recommending approval of the 2013 Equalization Report without any factors that the Board of Commissioners need to apply to any communities. He mentioned that the Equalization report reflects no change for taxable value for Oakland County, as a whole. The resolution adopts the 2013 equalization report and authorizes its certification by the C hairperson of the Board of Commissioners and that it be entered on the County records and delivered to the appropriate official of the proper township or city. Commissioner Zack inquired as to what projections are for next year, and Mr. Hieber i ndicated that they are projecting a 1% increase in taxable value in 2014 for the County; however, they will continue to monitor it. Chairperson Middleton asked about a piece of legislation that was passed on property taxes and what, if any, impact it could have on property taxes in Oakland County. Mr. Hieber explained that there is a 12 -bill package that would change how personal property is valued. He stated that the major impact for personal property could be in 2014. The legislature and the Governor signed bi lls that would eliminate property taxes on taxpayers that have a taxable value of less than $40,000 on personal property , which could reduce about 15% of the County’s revenue from personal property taxes, which amounts to about $1.3 million, but it is conditioned upon whether or not a state -wide referendum, that is tie -barred to the legislation, is going to be passed state -wide in August of 2014. Long moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 6 April 11, 2013 Motion carried unanimously o n a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 6. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COU NTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF WIXOM The Department of Management and Budget/Equalizat ion Division is seeking approval of a contract between Oakland County and the City of Wixom for Equalization Division Assistance Services for the period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2016. Mr. Hieber indicated that there are 32 communities in Oakland County currently that are utilizing Equalization Division Assistance Services , which include original assessments, reappraisals and file maintenance . Mr. Hieber stated that there are provisions in the contract to address personal property and the rates relative to personal property in the event that the referendum previously mentioned passes in August of 2014. Long moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 7. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUX ILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE 2013 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a contract between the County of Oakland and the City of Orchard Lake for auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputy Services for special events. The period of the contract is May 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013; however the effective date in the resolution states April 1, 2013. This is a continuation of a contract, and it includes the continuation of one General Fund/General Purpo se 240 hour/yr. Mounted Deputy position in the Patrol Services/Contracted Patrol -Parks Division. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Report to amend t he 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that thi s contract will take effect on May 1, 2013. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 8. COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION – AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHFIELD AND THE CITIES OF FARMINGTON HILLS, MADISON HEIGHTS, OAK PARK, ROYAL OAK AND TROY The County Clerk/Register of Deeds is seeking approval of a continuation of a contract for agreements with the Charter Township of Independence, Township of Southfield and the Cities of Farmington Hills, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Royal Oak and Troy to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers. The service fee is $25.00 per precinct, which will help defray the cost of election certification, as provided by Public Act of 116 of 1954, and eliminate the duplication of services. No budget amendment is recommended. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 7 April 11, 2013 Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note . Supported by Woodward. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 9. CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – 2013 SURVEY AND REMONUMENTATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Clerk/Register of Deeds is seeking acceptance of the Assistance for Survey, Monumentation and Remonumentation Grant for the period of January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013 ,in the amount of $339,282. No County match is required. The grant will partially reimburse one existing full -time eligible General Fund/General Purpose Plat & Boundary Review Specialist. The Fiscal Note that was included in the meeting packets omitted some line items u nder expenses. A new revised Fiscal Note was handed out at today’s meeting on blue paper to be considered in place of the previous one. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott absent. 10. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – INCREASE PAYRATE OF CHIEF – HEALTH DIVISION MEDICAL SERVICES CLASSIFICATION The Department of Human Resources, on behalf of the Health Division, is seeking approval of an increase in pay rate of the Chief, Health Division Medical Services to a flat rate yearly salary of $146,773. Commissioner Scott explained that the Human Resources Committee will take up this item on Wednesday, April 17th, prior to the full Board meeting. The Human Resourc es Department had conducted a salary survey and found that the salary of the Chief, Health Division Medical Services for Oakland County was much lower than market averag e. The State of Michigan Public Health Code Act #368 of 1978 requires that this position be held by an M.D. or a D.O., and Ms. Forzley stated that they are currently seeking to fill this position as the previous person had left, and it is currently being filled temporarily by an individual who does not meet the qualifications , and their term ends in June, 2013. Ms. Forzley explained that this job is a required job under the Public Health Code, as the person in this position oversees all of the operations of the clinic, the laboratory and x-ray. They also handle every tuberculosis case in O akland County and work closely with the hospitals. Commissioner Zack stated that if they have difficulty in getting a quality candidate to fill this position at this salary level, they should come back to the Finance Committee for further review of the salary level. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 11. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – PERFORMANCE GRANT AGREEMENT FO R FISCAL YEAR 2011 FUNDING AMENDMENT The Health and Human Services Homeland Security Division is seeking acceptance of a grant amendment from the State of Michigan for additional funding of $17,457 for a grant agreement that was approved and accepted through Miscellaneous Resolution #11234 in the amount of $51,656. The funds represent a reimbursement for a portion of salaries and is a pass -through of Federal funds for which no County match is required. Matis moved approval of the attached suggested Fi scal Note. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 8 April 11, 2013 12. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – CHILDREN’S VILLAGE K BUILDING RENOVATION Facilities Management is requesting authorization to proceed with the Children’s Village Kitchen (CV -K) renovation project. The kitchen was built in 1973 and has had minimal upgrades. The project would include installing a new refrigerator and freezer, reconfiguring the kitchen layout and installing new food service equipment and air conditioning units. This project is budgeted for $300,000 in the Capital Improvement Program; however the total estimated cost of this project is $450,000. The additional $150,000 will be transferred from the Elevator Maint enance Building Projects section, which currently has $600,000 available. Mr. Holdsworth handed out the bid summary for this item for the commissioners to review. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Crawford. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 13. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – MEDICAL CARE FACILITY RE -ROOFING PROJECT Facilities Management is seeking authorization for the Medical Care Facility Re -Roofing Project. Mr. Holdsworth explained that the Medical Care Facility is being leased by the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, and the building is undergoing extensive renovations to accommodate them, including the installation of new HVAC equip ment on the roof. Since the roof will be exposed to construction traffic for the HVAC installation it could increase the risk of future leaking and damage to the building’s interior. The roof is 16 years old, and it has four years left on its warranty, a nd Facilities Management is requesting authorization to replace the roof at this time at an estimated cost of $363,000. George W. Auch Company, the Construction Manager for Oakland County, has competitively bid the re - roofing work. The total project cost s are estimated at $363,000, including the contract award of $316,512, the 4% construction manager fee of $12,600 and a contingency of $33,828. The cost of the project will be supported by utilizing funds in the Elevator Maintenance Fund, which currently has $600,000 available. Mr. Holdsworth handed out the bid summary for this item for the commissioners to review. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. 14. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENG INEERING – NORTHEAST COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT Facilities Management is seeking authorization for the Northeast Courthouse Parking Lot Pavement Repair Project. Mr. Holdsworth explained that each year Facilities Management staff examines the parking lots on the County Campus to determine which one is in the most need of repair. This year they have determined that the Northeast Courthouse Parking Lot should be repaired at this time. Bids were received on March 5, 2013 and reviewed by the Facilities Planning & Engineering Division and the Purchasing Division. The lowest responsible bidder was Asphalt Specialists, Inc. of Pontiac, Michigan with a bid of $348,712. The total project cost is estimated at $418,454, which includes a 20% contingency. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack and Quarles absent. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 9 April 11, 2013 16. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – SUPPORT OF A 2013 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION GRANT APPLICATION Due to the downturn in the economy, the City of Pontiac has had a decline in its tax base as a result of the loss of suppliers and support services within the City. In order to assist the City of Pontiac, the County of Oakland intends to apply for funding in the amount of $80,000 in EDA grant funds as administrator for the City of Pontiac to prepare an Economic Recovery Plan, which includes the development and implementation of an economic development strategy. Due to the City of Pontiac’s lack of staff and its being subject to an emergency financial manager, the Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Division has agreed to provide an additional $35,000 in in -kind services, which would consist of approximately 800 hours of consultant staff time over the course of a one -year grant cycle to help the City of Pontiac develop an Economic Development Recovery Plan. The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking Board of Commissioners’ approval of a grant application on behalf of the City of Pontiac for the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Agency (EDA) Planning Program and Local Technical Assistance Initiative Grant. The EDA grant application guidelines require a resolution of support from the applicant’s governing body. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. S upported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent. AGENDA Chairperson Middleton added two letters regarding public hearings in Pontiac and Auburn Hills as Communications Items G and H. There were no objections. COMMUNICATIONS G. Letter from the City of Pontiac – Public Hearing on April 9, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. H. Letter from the City of Auburn Hills – Public Hearing on April 15, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Long moved to receive and file Communications Items G and H. Supported by Zack. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Crawford informed the commissioners that today is Paralyzed Veterans of Michigan Awareness Day, and that the City of Novi is having an open house until 4:00 p.m. today at Gran d River and Novi roads. There being no other business to come before the committe e, the meeting was adjourned at 10:19 a.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Pamela L. Worthington Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 10 April 11, 2013 NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.