HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014.07.10 - 36823OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
July 10, 2014
Vice Chairperson Taub called the meeting of the Fina nce Committee to order at 9:10 a.m. in
Committee Room A of the Commissioners' Auditorium, County Service Center in Pontiac,
Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Shelley Taub, David Woodward, Christine Long, John Scott, Kathy Crawford, Jeff Matis,
Helaine Zack, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE
Tom Middleton .
OTHERS PRESENT
CENTRAL SERVICES Karl Randall, Manager, Aviation
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Barb Hankey, Manager
COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT Gordon Lambert, Chief of Operations
Karry Rieth, Manager
Kathy Williams, Supervisor
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Matthew Gibb, Deputy County Executive
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/COMM. AFFAIRS Irene Spanos, Director
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Ed Joss, Manager, Facilities P lanning & Engineering
HUMAN RESOURCES Lori Motyka Taylor, Manager
Connie Srogi, Analyst
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Patricia Coates, 911 Coordinator, CLEMIS
LIBRARY BOARD Laura Mancini, Director
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director, Management & Budget
FISCAL SERVICES Lynn Sonkiss, Manager
Gaia Piir, Chief
Holly Conforti, Chief
Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Supervisor II
Laura Huyghe, Accountant
Jeff Phelps, Parks & Recreation Fiscal Coordinator
Monica Tins ley, Financial Analyst
Leo Lease, Financial Analyst
TOM MIDDLETON
Chairperson
SHELLEY TAUB
Vice Chairperson
DAVE WOODWARD
Minority Vice Chairperson
Christine Long
John Scott
Kathy Crawford
Jeff Matis
Helaine Zack
Nancy Quarles
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OTHERS PRESENT, CONT’D
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
FISCAL SERVICES Kim Elgrably, Financial Analyst
Prentiss Malone, Jr., Financial Analyst
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Joseph Quisenberry, Captain
Chris Wundrach, Captain
TREASURER’S OFFICE Andy Meisner, County Treasurer
Ross Gavin, Deputy Treasurer
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Philip Sanzica, Chief Deputy
Sherri Gee, Chief, Administration
Tim Prince, Manager
Sid Lockhart, Chief Engineer
Glenn Appel, Chief Engineer
Tom Maxwell, Project Engineer
AXE & ECKLUND John Axe, Bond Counsel
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Chris Ward, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Chairperson Taub led the Pledge of Allegian ce.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Quarles moved approval of the previous minutes o f June 5, 2014, as printed . Supported by
Scott.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA
Crawford moved approval of the agenda, as presented. S upported by Matis.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
FY 2014/ FY 2015/FY 2016 CONTINGENCY REPORT
There are no items on today’s agenda that impact the General Contingency fund balance, which is currently
at $110,720. The Use of General Fund Equity During FY 2014 balance will be reduced by $225,866 with
the adoption of Items #1a, b, c and d (Tri-Party Resolutions).
Long moved to receive and file the FY 201 4 – FY 2016 Contingency Report dated July 2, 2014.
Supported by Zack.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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COMMUNICATIONS
A. County Executive Compliance Office/Purchasing – Contract Exception Report for the July 10, 2014
Finance Committee Meeting
B. Circuit Court – 2015 Urban Drug Court Initiative (UDCI) Program – Grant Application
C. Circuit Court – 2015 Michigan Mental Health Drug Court Grant Program – Grant Application
D. Public Services Department – Community Corrections – FY14 Second Chance Act Two – Phase
Adult Reentry Demonstration Program – Planning and Implementation – Grant Application
E. Sheriff’s Office – FY 2015 Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant (ATPA) – Grant Application
F. Sheriff’s Office – 2015 Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Safety Education Program – Grant Application
G. Notice of Hearing: Charter Township of Orion – July 21, 2014 at 7:0 0 p.m. – RE: Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Fuyao Automotive North America, Inc., located at 315
W. Silverbell Road, Ste. 100, Orion MI 48359
H. Notice of Hearing: City of Pontiac – June 26, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. – RE: Application for Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for Strand Theater Manager LLC , located at 8-16 N.
Saginaw, Pontiac, MI
I. Notice of Hearing: City of Southfield – July 21, 2014 – RE: Discussion and Possible Approval of a
Brownfield Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Southfield Park Plaza LLC
J. McCartney & Company P.C. – Annual Accounting for Oakland County 9 -1-1 Service District
Vice Chairperson Taub had requested that Ms. Coates give a brief presentation on the annual
accounting provided by McCartney & Company, P.C. for the Oakland County 9-1-1 Service District.
This report reflects the amount of money that the County gets for 9 -1-1 surcharges that appear on
phone bills for land lines. Telephone service providers of each service district are required to prepare
an annual accounting of the 9 -1-1 technical (network) revenues and expenses McCartney & Company,
P.C. was retained by service providers listed on the statement to compile this in formation and submit it
to Oakland County. They are recommending that the County surcharge for 9 -1-1 services stay at the
same amount for FY 2014.
K. Highland Downtown Development Authority (HDDA) – 2013 Annual Tax Increment Financing
Report
Matis moved to receive and file the Communications . Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
1a. MR #14144 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE – 2014
GRAVEL ROAD PROGRAM – PROJECT NO. 52382
The resolution, which was introduced by Jim Runestad, authorizes the release of $29,381 (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 Charter Township of White Lake. The project
consists of the spreading of gravel and chloride on various roads within the Township . The work is
expected to be completed early this summer. A Cost Participation Agreement is included, and a budget
amendment of $129,381 is recommended. Any additional project cost less than 15% of the original
agreement will be honored under this agreement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an additional
resolution and approval.
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1b. MR #14145 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF SOUTHFIELD – RECONSTRUCTION OF
SOUTHBOUND GREENFIELD ROAD FROM 8 MILE ROAD TO NORTH OF 9 MILE ROAD –
PROJECT NO. 51831
The resolution, which was introduced by Nancy Qu arles and Janet Jackson, authorizes the release of
$162,000 (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 City of Southfield. The project
consists of the reconstruction of southbound Greenfield Road from 8 Mile Road to north of 9 Mile Road.
Construction on this project is expected to begin this summer. A Cost Participation Agreement is included,
and a budget amendment of $162,000 is recommen ded. Any additional project cost less than 15% of the
original agreement will be honored under this agreement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an
additional resolution and approval.
1c. MR #14146 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF SOUTH LYON – IMPROVEMENTS TO 10 MILE
ROAD FROM DIXBORO ROAD TO STRYKER STREET – PROJECT NO. 52441
The resolution, which was introduced by Phil Weipert, authorizes the release of $28,485 (Oakland Count y’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 City of South Lyon. The project consists of the milling and
resurfacing 10 Mile Road from Dixboro Road to St ryker Street. Construction on this project is expected to
begin this summer. A Cost Participation Agreement is included, and a budget amendment of $28,485 is
recommended. Any additional project cost less than 15% of the original agreement will be honore d under
this agreement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval.
1d. MR #14150 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF ROYAL OAK – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK
FOR 11 MILE ROAD AT WILLIAMS STREET – PROJECT NO. 52421
The resolution, which was introduced by Dave Woodward, authorizes the release of $6,000 (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 City of Royal Oak. The project consists of the
construction of a pedestrian crosswalk on 11 Mile Road at Williams Street. This work is expected to be
completed this summer. A Cost Participation Agreemen t is included, and a budget amendment of $6,000 is
recommended. Any additional project cost less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored under
this agreement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval.
Quarles moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note s for Items 1a – 1d. Supported
by Woodward.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHO RITY,
BUILDING AUTHORITY REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014 (REFUNDS SERIES 2007) AND
APPROVING THE UNDERTAKING TO PROVIDE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
The Oakland County Building Authority and the County of Oakland have entered into a Full Faith and Credit
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General Obligation Lease Contract dated December 1, 2006, and a Sublease between the County and the
Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (CMHA) dated June 27, 2007. Pursuant to the Lease
Contract and the Sublease, the Building Authority issued Building Authority Bonds, Series 2007 in the
original aggregate principal amount of $5,500,000 dated August 1, 2007, which remain outstanding . These
bonds were issue to defray the cost of acquiring various facilities located throughout the County to be used
by the Community Mental Health Authority. The County has determined that a significant cost savings can
be realized by refunding the outstanding 2007 Bonds in whole or in part.
The resolution authorizes that the Oakland County Building Authority to issue its building authority
refunding bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,300,000 pursuant to the provisions
of Public Act 31 for the purpose of refunding the Building Authority Bonds, Series 2007, dated August 1,
2007. The total estimated net savings from the refunding of the bonds is $280,875.
Quarles moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
3. MR #14143 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS
AGREEMENT FOR K -9 DOG (GIO)
The resolution authorizes the transfer of ownership of K-9 Dog, Gio, to Sergeant Hatfield per the Transfer of
Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for $1.00. Gio is retiring from the Oakland County Sheriff’s
Office, Canine Unit.
Scott moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2014 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT ACC EPTANCE
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) has awarded the Sheriff’s Office $119,000 in
grant funding, which includes $44,700 in Federal funding and $74,300 in State funding. There is a 25%
County match for the State portion of the fundi ng, which totals $24,767, which is based on the State’s
formula of dividing the State funding by 75% and then multiplying that sum by 25%. The County match will
be met through in-kind Sheriff’s Marine Safety program expenses. The State grant period is Ja nuary 1,
2014 through December 30, 2014, and the Federal grant period is January 1, 2014 through September 30,
2014. The current award of $119,000 is $81,000 less than the FY 2014 Budget of $200,000; therefore, a
budget amendment is required.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Matis.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
5. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR UNDERCOVER VEHICLE PURCHASE
FOR NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM
The resolution authorizes the use of $25,000 in Law Enforcement Enhancement Funds (Fund 21341) to
purchase one used vehicle for use in undercover narcotics activity. A budget amendment is required.
Zack moved approval of th e attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
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6. MR #14139 - WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CITY OF
PONTIAC 2014 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT AND CITY OF PONTIAC
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS BONDS, SERIES 2014
The resolution approves the City of Pontiac 2014 Water Supply System Improvements contract and
approves the issuance of the City of Pontiac Water Supply System Improvements Bonds, Series 2014, in
accordance with the provisions Act 342 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended. The bond issue is not to
exceed $6,894,663 and is to be used for a project that consists of constructing a new water main, including
all connections and appurtenances. The bonds shall be secured primarily by the full faith and credit pledge
by the City of Pontiac. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will pledge the full faith and credit of
the County as secondary obligors for the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds. In order to utilize
proceeds of the State of Michigan State Revolving Fund, the Bonds are to be sold in a private negotiated
sale to the Michigan Finance Authority as authorized by Act 227, Public Acts of Michigan, 1985, as
amended. The bond issue shall bear an inte rest rate not to exceed 2.5% per annum. The revenues from
the City of Pontiac Water Supply System will pay for the principal and interest on the Bonds. No County
general funds shall be appropriated to this project.
Zack moved approval of the attached s uggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
7. MR #14140 - WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE OAKLAND
COUNTY FARMINGTON HILLS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS BO NDS, SERIES
2014 BOND RESOLUTION
The resolution authorizes the issuance of the Oakland County Farmington Hills Water Supply System
Improvements Bonds, Series 2014, in an amount not to exceed $10,100,000 in accordance with the
provisions of Act 342 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended. Mr. Appel explained that this is for Stage 2
of a project for the Farmington Hills Water Project. This phase of the project consists of the construction of
pressure reducing vaults, 20” diameter water main, an addition to the City’s DPW Building, and other
miscellaneous improvements. Mr. Appel indicated that he had a location map available if the
commissioners wanted to review it. The bonds shall be secured primarily by the full faith and credit pledge
by the City of Farmington Hills. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will pledge the full faith and
credit of the County as secondary obligors for the payment of the principal and interest on the Bonds. The
Bonds shall be issued in multiple series, bear an interest rate not to exceed 6% per annum. The City of
Farmington Hills will pay for the bonds through revenues of the water supply system paid by users of the
system. No County general funds shall be appropriated to this project.
Quarles moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note . Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
8. MR #14141 - WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE
EVERGREEN AND FARMINGTON SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS MIDDLEBELT TRANS PORT
AND STORAGE TUNNEL CONTRACT AND EVERGREEN AND FARMINGTON SEWAGE
DISPOSAL SYSTEMS MIDDLEBELT/TRANSPORT AND STORAGE TUNNEL BONDS, SERIES
2014
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The resolution authorizes the Evergreen and Farmington Sewage Disposal Systems (EFSDS) Middlebelt
Transport and Storage Tunnel Contract and EFSDS Middelbelt Transport and Storage Tunnel Bonds,
Series 2014 in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 342 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended . The
Bond issue is not to exceed $46,600,000, shall bear an interest rat e not to exceed 2.5% per annum, and is
to be used for the acquisition, construction and financing the sewage disposal system improvements and
facilities constituting a part of the system that will promote the public health and welfare of the residents.
The project consists of the construction of a 3.6 million gallon storage tunnel for excess wet weather
sanitary flow for $46,600,000 with a 40 -year and upward useful life. The bonds shall be secured primarily
by the full faith and credit pledge by the City of Farmington Hills, City of Keego Harbor, City of Orchard
Lake Village and the Charter Township of West Bloomfield. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners
will pledge the full faith and credit of the County as secondary obligors for the payment of pri ncipal and
interest on the Bonds. The Bonds are to be sold in a private negotiated sale to the Michigan Finance
Authority as authorized by Act 227, Public Acts of Michigan, 1985, as amended, in order to utilize proceeds
of the State of Michigan State Revo lving Fund. The project cost of $46,600,000 will be paid for by the
following Municipalities: City of Farmington Hills, 53.1% or $24,744,600; City of Keego Harbor, 2.1% or
$978,600; City of Orchard Lake Village, 3.2% or $1,491,200; and Charter Township o f West Bloomfield,
41.6% or $19,385,600. The principal and interest will be covered by user rates from the respective
municipal systems. No County general funds shall be appropriated to this project. A location map was
handed out for review.
Scott moved approval of the attached sugge sted Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
9. WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CREATE & RECLASSIFY POSITIONS TO
ACCOMMODATE THE ACQUISITION OF SERV ICES TO THE CITY OF PONTIAC
The Water Resources Commissioner (WRC) is seeking approval to create and reclassify some positions,
as follows: an Environmental Planner III, Salary Grade 14, and a Supervisor-Cross Connection & Pre-
Treatment classification, Salary Grade 13, to upwardly reclassify the Cross Connection & Pre -Treatment
Supervisor position, Grade 12 to a Supervisor – Cross Connection & Pre -Treatment classification, Grade
13 and to upwardly classify the Civil Engineer III, Grade 16 position to an As sistant Chief Engineer, Grade
19 position. In addition, the WRC seeks approval to create 12 full-time eligible Proprietary (PR) funded
positions. These position changes will accommodate the modification of the United Water contract related
to the water distribution system, including water operations and maintenance and water metering for the
City of Pontiac. These modifications will be paid for by the reductions realized through the contract
amendments to the United Water contract and the existing water and sewer rates charged to the users of
the system. A budget amendment is recommended.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note . Supported by Scott.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
10. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
2014 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) TRAINING
The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the County of Oakland $1,800 in grant funds for
the development and improvement of the Oakland County International Airport. The grant requires a $200
local grant match, which is available from the Airport Fund. The grant funds will be used for a project that
consists of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) training provided by a training provider using a mobile
fire training unit at the Oakland County International Airport. The Airport Committee has reviewed the
project and recommends acceptance of the grant contract. Mr. Randall explained that the ARFF Training is
required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be performed annually. No general fund
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appropriation is required.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Matis.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
11. MR #14142 - DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION – LEASE AMENDMENT #1 – OAKLAND COUNTY 4-H FAIR
ASSOCIATION – SPRINGFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK
The Department of Facilities Management and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission are
recommending approval and acceptance of an Amendment #1 to the lease agreement between the County
of Oakland and the 4-H Fair Association to extend the current lease, which expires on September 30, 2014,
to December 31, 2016 , so that the lease will terminate on the same date as the Oakland County Fair
Cooperative agreement between the same Parties. The lease is for a 3,000 square foot building that is
being utilized for Oakland County Parks and Recreation office operations.
Scott moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
12. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY & HOME
IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – FY 2014 MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HOUSING EDUCATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR COUNSELING SERVICES - ACCEPTANCE
The resolution accepts the FY 2014 Michigan State Housing Development Authority Housing Ed ucation
Program Agreement in the amount of $42,000 in grant funds to provide approximately 230 billable units of
group and/or individualized homebuyer education or foreclosure prevention counseling services for
Oakland County families. The revenue will su pplement the Federal Community Development Block Grant
and Housing Counseling Grant funds allocated for the housing counselors’ salaries and fringe benefits from
July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. No County match is required for this grant.
Commissione r Zack expressed concern about whether or not the County has sufficient staff to perform
housing counseling services. Ms. Williams indicated that the wait time for clients is currently two weeks,
which is down from what it was a year or so ago. Ms. Williams stated that they anticipate keeping
counseling staff the same, which is four full -time counselors and one part -time counselor, with this grant
through 2015 .
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
13. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT – DELETE AND
CREATE POSITIONS
The Economic Development and Community Affairs Department is seeking authorization for the deletion of
a vacant full-time eligible General Fund/General Purpose Chief Automation Alley position, which Ms.
Spanos indicated has been vacant for about three years. They would like to utilize the funds for this
position deletion to create one full -time eligible, General Fund/General Purpose Supervisor – Marketing &
Communications position and three part -time, non-eligible, 1,000-hours per year General Fund/General
Purpose Technical Assistant positions to provide technical supp ort and research, two in the Business
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Development Unit, and one in the Financial Services Unit. The cost of these position changes is $2,428 for
the remainder of FY 2014, and $47,142 annually for FY 2015 – FY 2017.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarl es.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
14. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT
OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND APPLICA TION FOR FY 2015
Public Act 511 of 1988 requires a resolution approving the application by the governing board of the county
when applying for grant funds for Community Corrections. The Oakland County Community Corrections
Division has applied to the Mic higan Department of Corrections (MDOC) requesting funding in the amount
of $1,734,003 for plans and services for the grant period of October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015.
The State of Michigan is responsible for the payment and billing of the Proba tion Residential Centers in the
amount of $1,947,275, which will be paid directly to the residential centers. The County is responsible for
requesting the allocation and tracking of the costs. The remaining amount of $1,734,003 is the County’s
responsibility as detailed on Schedule A. The application seeks funding to continue 11 full -time eligible
positions, 2 part-time, non-eligible positions that are 50% funded by the State and 50% funded by the
County’s General Fund with the Community Corrections Divi sion. It also seeks funding to continue 4 full-
time eligible positions and one part -time, non-eligible position within the Sheriff’s Corrective Services
Division. No budget amendment is required at this time.
Zack moved approval of the attached sugge sted Fiscal Note. Supported by Matis.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
15. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND VAN BUREN CHARTER TOWNSHIP FOR THE FIRE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Department of Information Technology is seeking approval of an interlocal agreement between
Oakland County and Van Buren Charter Township to allow Van Buren Charter Township to join CLEMIS
and become a fire records member pursuant to the Urba n Cooperation Act of 1967, 1967 PA 7, MCL
124.501 et seq., beginning September 1, 2014. The Fire Records Management System is intended to
capture and create fire records from their inception at a 9 -1-1 call and continuing the record to include the
computer-aided dispatch information resulting with a standard records management system, allowing Van
Buren Charter Township the benefit of a single system, common standards, and costs shared through a
cooperative relationship with the County. Mr. Hess indicated that Van Buren Charter Township is the 35 th
fire department participating in the system and the 5 th non-Oakland County fire department to participate in
the system. Van Buren Charter Township will be responsible for paying an annual department fee of
$4,902 and an annual fee of $1,401 for each additional station.
Quarles moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Matis.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
16. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF WEBCASTING CONTRACT AND
CONTINUATION OF WEBCASTING AD HOC COMMITTEE
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The resolution accepts and approves a three -year contract with Sound Que Entertainment to webcast
the meetings of the Board of Commissioners and its standing committees. In addition, the resolution
authorizes the continuation of the Webcasting Ad Hoc Committee to review the performance and
quality of services provided by Sound Que and to address any concerns that may arise. The original
contract expires on July 31, 2014. The annual cost of the three-year contract is $31,740, which is
$18,090 less than the current annual contract amount and approximately $40,000 less than the other
bidder. Commissioner Matis also indicated that Sound Que is willing to add the jump -to-agenda service
at no extra charge, which is a feature to enable viewers to jump right to the portion of the video that
relates to the item on the agenda that the viewer is interested in.
Commissioner Matis, Chairperson of the Webcasting Ad Hoc Committee, indicated that R equests for
Proposals were submitted, and the Purchasing Department received two bids, one from the current
vendor, Sound Que, and one from a company called Motown Digital, LLC. The Webcasting Ad Hoc
Committee reviewed the bids, provided a copy of the bid s to the Information Technology Department
(I.T.) and conducted interviews with both companies. Richard Brower, Purchasing, and Mary Gaissert,
I.T., were present during the interview process. After the interviews were concluded both Mr. Brower
and Ms. Gaissert provided their recommendation that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
choose Sound Que for a three -year contract. The Webcasting Ad Hoc Committee c oncurs with this
recommendation, and the General Government Committee unanimously approved thi s resolution.
Commissioner Long inquired about whether the Board of Commissioner could get a better report
showing viewership and locations. Commissioner Crawford explained that when that issue was
addressed to Sound Que, the response was that when viewe rs are watching the videos via a
Smartphone, the location may not be correct because it may show the location of the communication
provider instead, and they don’t have any control of that. Commissioner Long requested that a report
indicating total amount of viewers would be sufficient.
Commissioner Scott indicated that it is not possible to watch the video live with an iPad, and if there is
any possible way for Sound Que to resolve that. Commissioner Woodward suggested that perhaps
they could ask Sound Q ue what the cost would be to change their software to provide access for
viewers with iPads, and then the Board of Commissioners could consider how to proceed from there.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note.
Woodward moved to amend the 7 th WHEREAS paragraph to make it the first BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED WHEREAS that the Board of Commissioners ’ staff will reach
out to local cable stations to confirm their interest in receiving broadcasts of the meetings. All
questions regarding broadcast s shall be referred to the wWebcasting Aad Hhoc sub
Ccommittee that shall respond within a month to any reasonable inquiries. The subcommittee
Webcasting Ad Hoc Committee shall report to the General Government Committee with
quarterly updates.
Supported by Matis.
Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton absent.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
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Ms. Sonkiss informed the Commissioners that the categorical analysis books will be available at the next
Board meeting, on July 16, 2014.
There being no other business to come before the committe e, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 a.m.
________________________ _______________________________
Pamela L. Worthington Jim VerPloeg
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.