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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014.07.24 - 36827OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0475 Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 FINANCE COMMITTEE July 24, 2014 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, 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, Nancy Quarles. COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE None. OTHERS PRESENT CENTRAL SERVICES J. David VanderVeen, Director COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT Karry Rieth, Manager Kathy Williams, Supervisor COUNTY EXECUTIVE Phil Be rtolini, Deputy County Executive /CIO COMPLIANCE OFFICE Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Administrator Pam Weipert, Compliance Officer ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/COMM. AFFAIRS Irene Spanos, Director FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Ed Joss, Manager, Facilities Planning & Engineering Bob Larkin, Manager, FM&O 52-3 DISTRICT COURT Hon. Julie Nicholson, Chief Judge 52-4 DISTRICT COURT Jill Palulian, Court Administrator HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director HUMAN RESOURCES Nancy Scarlet, Director John Hajkus, Deputy Director Jennifer Hain, Manager, HR/Benefits Division Lori Taylor, Manager INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ed Poisson, Director MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director, Management & Budget FISCAL SERVICES Lynn Sonkiss, Manager Gaia Piir, Chief Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Supervisor II Monica Tinsley, 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 FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 2 July 24, 2014 OTHERS PRESENT (CONTINUED) PROBATE COURT Rebecca Schnelz, Probate Court Administrator PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director ANIMAL CONTROL Bob Gatt, Manager SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager TREASURER’S OFFICE Ross Gavin, Deputy Treasurer BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Chris Ward, Senior Analyst Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Taub moved approval of the previous minutes o f July 10, 2014, as printed. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice vote. PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA Taub moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Quarle s. 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 $138,356 with the adoption of Items #1a, b, c, d and e (Tri-Party Resolutions). Taub moved to receive and file the FY 201 4 – FY 2016 Contingency Report dated July 16, 2014. Supported by Zack. Motion carried on a voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. County Executive Compliance Office/Pur chasing – Contract Exception Report for the July 24, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting B. Notice of Hearing: City of Southfield – July 21, 2014 – RE: Establishment of an Industrial Development District and Application for Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption fo r Maxitrol Company located at 23555 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI C. Notice of Hearing: City of Southfield – July 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. – RE: Application for Exemption of New Personal Property for Federal Mogul Corporation located at 27100 W. 11 Mile, 27200 W. 11 Mile, 27300 W. 11 Mile, 27350 W. 11 Mile, Southfield, MI and vacant property parcel 76 -24-18-351- FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 3 July 24, 2014 011 Taub moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Quarles. Motion carried on a voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA 1a. MR #14172 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND – CLYDE ROAD GRAVEL ROAD PAVING – PROJECT NO. 50181 The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Hoffman, authorizes the release of $39,398 (Oakland County’s 1/3 share) in Tri -Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Designated Fund Balance for a p roject that was submitted by Highland Township . The project consists of the gravel road paving of Clyde Road from 2,800 feet east of Hickory Ridge Road to 400 feet west of Strathcona Drive. Construction work is expected to begin this summer. This project is in the FY14 budget. A Cost Participation Agreement is included and a budget amendment of $39,398 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. 1b. MR #14173 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEM ENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND – LIMESTONE PROGRAM – PROJECT NO. 52432 The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Spisz , authorizes the release of $20,557 (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 Oakland Township. The project consists of the spreading and grading of limestone on various roads within the township. Construction on this project is expected to be completed this summer. A Cost Participation Agreement is included and a budget amendment of $20,557 is recommended. Any additional project cost less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored under this agreement. Project co sts exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval. 1c. MR #14174 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF BIRMINGHAM – INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS O N QUARTON ROAD AT CHESTERFIELD ROAD – PROJECT NO. 52411 The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Taub , authorizes the release of $14,066 (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 Birmingham. The project is for intersection improvements on Quarton Road at Chesterfield Road. Construction on this project is expected to begin this summer. A Cost Participation Agreement is include d. A budget amendment of $14 ,066 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. 1d. MR #14175 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS – INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ON QUARTON ROAD AT CHESTERFIELD ROAD – PROJECT NO. 52411 The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Taub , authorizes the release of $14,066 (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 Bloomfield Hills. The project is for intersection improvements on Quarton Road at Chest erfield Road. Construction on this project is expected to begin this FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 4 July 24, 2014 summer. A Cost Participation Agreement is included . A budget amendment of $14,066 is recommended. Any additional project cost less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored u nder this agreement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval. 1e. MR #14176 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF AUBURN HILLS – CONCRETE SLAB REPLACEMENT I-75 RAMPS NORTH OF BROWN ROAD – PROJECT NO. 52391 The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Gingell, authorizes the release of $50,269 (Oakland County’s 1/3 share) in Tri -Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Desi gnated Fund Balance for a project that was submitted by Auburn Hills. The project is for concrete slab replacement on Baldwin Road from south of the I-75 ramps to north of Brown Road. Construction on this project is expected to begin this summer. A Cost Participation Agreement is included and a budget amendment of $50,269 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. Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note s for Items 1a – 1e. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford and Matis absent. REGULAR AGENDA 2. MR #14164 - RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SUBLEASE IN CONNECTION WITH THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH A UTHORITY HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED IN OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN The Oakland County Building Authority and the County of Oakland have entered into a Full Faith and Credit General Obligation Lease Contract dated December 1, 2006, and a Sublease between the County and the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) dated June 27, 2007 to sublease group home facilities to OCCMHA. The County, OCCMHA and Building Author ity have determined it necessary to issue refunding bonds maturing on March 1, 2015 through March 1, 2025 on September 1, 2014. The refunding bonds will refund in part the prior bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,300,000. The total estimated net savings from the refunding of the bonds is $280,875 . This item was referred and approved by the Planning and Building Committee. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford and Matis absent. 3. MR #14167 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT THE MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL – 2014 SEASON The resolution authorizes the Sheriff’s Office to enter into an agreement to continue to provide law enforcement services at the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Groveland Township for the 2014 season. The effective dates are August 16, 2014 through September 28, 2014. These services have been provided for this event for 20 years. No budget amendment is required. This item was referred and approved by the Public Services Committee. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long. FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 5 July 24, 2014 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford and Matis absent. 4. MR #14168 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON The resolution authorizes the Sheriff’s Office to amend their contract with Brandon Township to provide additional patrol services. This second amendment to the contract would create a Brandon School Liaison Officer position effective August 20, 2014 through June 19, 2015. A budget amendment is recommended . This item was referred and approved by the Public Services Committee. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford and Matis absent. 5. CENTRAL SERVICES – SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VEHICLE OPERATIONS/SHERIFF’S OFFICE - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR UNDERCOVER VEHICLE PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FOR OPERATING COSTS FOR FUGITIVE APPREHENSION TEAM The resolution authorizes the acceptance of a donated vehicle from the United States Marshals Service for use in undercover fugitive apprehension operations. The anticipated receipt of the vehicle is August 1, 2014. The vehicle is planned to be used by the Fugitive Apprehension Team (FAT). This resolution also authorizes monies from the Law Enforcement Enhancement Funds to be use d for the vehicle’s operating costs, such as for fuel, maintenance and insurance. The total operating costs for 2015 through 2017 is $3,900. A budget amendment for FY 2014 through FY 2017 is recommend ed. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent. 6. MR #14166 – FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING/HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – INSTALLATION OF KIOSKS AT SOUTH OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER The resolution approves the request and funding for the installation of five kiosks at the South Oakland Health Center. Similar kiosks are located and used successfully at the North Oakland Health Center. The kiosks allow the clientele to enter information via self -service. Reports can be produced from the information entered. The installation cost for the kiosks is $7,498. These costs cover the labor involved for minor work and electrical work. A budget amendment is recommended. This item was referred and approved by the Plann ing and Building Committee. Zack moved approval of the attached sugg ested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles . Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent. 7. MR #14165 – FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING/HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES – CHILDREN’S VILLAGE -J BUILDING BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS The resolution approves the request and funding for the renovation of the Children’s Village -J Administration Building. The renovation cost for the basement and first floor is $28,008. The renovation will consist of consolidating clerical staff into one area and freeing up space for a conference area to be used for staff meetings. The basement area has not been fully utilized since foster care pulled out years ago. A budget amendment is recommended. This item was referred and approved by the Planning and Building Committee. The number of children at the Village is close to 185 and has varied throughout the FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 6 July 24, 2014 summer. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note . Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent. 8. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – 2014 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES RECREATION IMPROVEMENT FUND GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded Oakland County $20,000 in grant funds to help with the site development and earth work to develop a training and demonstration facility for ORV recreation in Groveland Township. The grant is the RIF 14-101 Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Training and Demonstration Site Development Work Grant from the Recreation Improvement Program. The resolution allows acceptance of the grant. This item was referred and approved by the Planning and Building Committee. Scott moved approval of the attached sugge sted Fiscal Note. Supported by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent. 9. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY AND HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – FY2014 HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM GRANT - ACCEPTANCE The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Oakland County the FY 2014 Housing Counseling Program Grant . The total is $18,748 in grant funds, which is $1,000 less than last year. This annual grant will supplement the Community Development Block Grant and Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSDHA) Housing Education Program personnel funds allocated to deliver housing counseling services. A budget amendment is recommended. No county match is required. This item was referred and approved by the Planning and Building Committee. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford . Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent. 10. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMU NITY AFFAIRS – 2014 MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION GRANT - ACCEPTANCE The resolution authorizes acceptance of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MDEC) grant. The grant is $10,000 and covers the period of May 1, 2014 through Septem ber 30, 2014. Each of the counties, Oakland, Macomb and Wayne, receives $10,000. The funds will be used for administrative time to help facilitate communication and act ion for communities. The grant will be used toward local community project work sessions in Region 10 and is open to all communities. No grant match is required. A budget amendment is recommended. This item was referred and approved by the Planning and Building Committee. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. S upported by Crawford. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent. 11. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIRD QUARTER 2014 DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER Information Technology is requesting approval of the Third Quarter 2014 Appropriation Transfer for FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 7 July 24, 2014 development charges during the third quarter, which the Department of Information Technology has determined to be $1,118,276.05 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments. Direct charges to Special Revenue and Pro prietary Fund departments are $458,846.13 and non-county agencies are $7,863.50 for the Third Quarter of 2014. The schedule provides detailed information. A budget amendment is recommended. Mr. Bertolini mentioned the cyber security assessment tool launch next quarter on G2G for use by smaller cities, villages and townships without cyber security expertise. Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Long. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent. 12. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 2013/2014 MASTER PLAN QUARTERLY STATUS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Information Technology Master Plan Quarterly Status Executive Summary provides an overview of the services and hours provided by IT during the 2013/2014 Master Plan period. Analysis for the third quarter of the 2013/2014 Master Plan shows that 72 % of IT’s labor force was spent supporting and maintaining the County’s current systems, which includes Customer Support, Maintenance, Planned Maintenance and Upgrades, Team Management and Non -Project time. The remaining 2 8% of IT’s labor force was spent implementing systems requested by various County Divisions through the IT Leadership Group Process. There are a total of 263 Enhancement and New Development pro jects on the 2013/2014 Master Plan across the seven leadershi p groups. Of these projects, 91 are completed, 144 are in process and 28 are not started. As of June 27, 2014, 152.811 hours of IT labor have been expended on project -based work. Mr. Bertolini informed the Committee that IT is currently in the process of meeting to prepare the next two - year plan to begin October 1. Over the next two years, funding for cyber security will be $1 million a year. IT will seek the Board’s support. Mr. Bertolini agreed to make a cyber security presentation in front of the Board of Commissioners later this year. In the meantime there is a videotape of the NACo panel presentation online. Scott moved to receive and file the attached suggested 2013/2014 Master Plan Quarterly Status Executive Summary . Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis and Quarles absent. 13. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S RECOMMENDED FY 2015-2017 BUDGET – OVERVIEW OF REVENUE AND NON -DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET AND SALARY RECOMMENDATION Ms. Sonkiss gave a brief overview and highlighted changes that are listed in the 2015-2017 County Executive Recommended Budget. County Executive Patterson gave his overview presentation during the July 16, 2014 Board meeting. The fund basis of the budget is divided into three different funds: Gener al Fund/General Purpose, such as Child Care Fund; Special Revenue and Proprietary. The Special Revenue funds are related primarily to grants. Two different grou ps make up the Proprietary Funds, Enterprise and Internal Services. Internal Services Funds are provided within the structure itself, for example, motor pool, IT, telephone communications and fringe benefit fund. The Enterprise Funds focus on external or outside of the government structure, for example, CLEMIS, County Airports, Parks and Recreation. Page 10 of the Budget Overview lists an $800 million budget, $418 million of which is General F und, $60 million is Special Revenue and $321 million is Propri etary. The difference between the 2014 and 2015 budget is a $11.5 million decrease. The lower fringe benefit rate due to Retiree Health Care Savings from bond refunding resulted in the decrease and also reflected is the 3 percent employee salary increase . Special Revenue Fund decreased $12.3 million due to reduced revenue sharing in 2015 . Proprietary Funds are increased by $7.3 million, which is due to water and sewer system operations and those type s of FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 8 July 24, 2014 issues. The overview for 2016 and 2017 indicates compensation changes of the 2 percent general salary increase in 2016 and 1 percent in 2017. Approximately 50 percent of the revenue comes from property taxes, followed by charges for services. The tax worksheet shows other factors for calculating estimated property tax revenue, such as millage reduction and increment financing offsets. About 55 percent of services fees are charged to governmental units like law enforcement and equalization. Other fees consist of 28 percent charged to individuals and businesses. Another 15 percent is related to court fines and costs. For Fiscal Year 2015, $41.4 million in intergovernmental revenue will come from the State and Federal Government. The majority of the General Fund operations relate to personnel costs o f about 61 percent. Law enforcement is the largest expenditure, followed by the County Executive. An amendment list was handed out for review and a brief overview was given on the FY 2015, 2016 and 2017 Budget Summary of Finance Committee Amendments . The amendment process was summarized. The amendments will be voted on at the Finance Committee Budge t Wrap -up on August 28, 2014. Taub moved to receive and file the attached suggested County Executive’s Recommended FY 2015-2017 Triennial Budget Overview. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. RECESS TAKEN AT 10:05 A.M. RECONVENED AT 10:16 A.M. COUNTY EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDED BUDGET – 2015-2017 (CERB) BUDGET HEARINGS COUNTY EXECUTIVE Mr. Daddow was joined by all primary department directors and managers representing the County Executive. Ms. VanPelt and Ms. Scarlet gave short presentations. Ms. Scarlet covered the Human Resources portion and Ms. VanPelt addressed the Management and Budget portion. Most department restructuring changes have been cost neutral for the last two years. When personnel changes have been made, the department budget has been cut in other places. The only new position is a judge position and some ancillary support staff. Health care costs have remained flat. For employee benefits enrollment, new health care vendors were selected and an employee benefit eligibility audit was done for active and retired employees. As far as employee salary ranges, Ms. Scarlet noted that the focus is shifting to recruitment and retention as evidenced by the proposal of a 3 percent raise for 2015, 2 percent for 2016 and 1 percent for 2017 . Mr. Daddow, Ms. VanPelt, Ms. Scarlet, Ms. Sonkiss and Ms. Spanos responded to questions posed by the commissioners on some of the budget line items. Capital improvement projects have been prioritized. During the economic downturn , less money was available, so fewer projects were completed . Additional funding of $1.2 million will be used to complete prioritized projects through 2019. If unlimited funding was available, the future projects list could be accomplished. R eplacement of the old building control technology system that runs the heating and cooling of all facilities is now in the planning stages. The plan is adjusted as unexpected department needs and emergencies come up. CIRCUIT COURT Chief Judge Grant stated that the Circuit Court ha s essentially a continuation budget with the exception of FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 9 July 24, 2014 the reinstatement of four positions that support the return of the 19 th judgeship that was voluntarily suspended four years ago due to a budget shortfall. Judge Grant, Mr. Oeffner and Ms. Langton responded to questions about the ir budget line items. In response to questions regarding the Cunningham case ruling, Judge Grant stated that the pertinent statute is 30 years old. Funding has not been identified for the services requested, such as for indigents and foreign language interpretation. Caseloads are down, so costs have not increased. Judge Grant agreed that all courts should use one research system. Mr. Oeffner reported that he has been appointed to the Governor’s Indigent Defense Commission to develop standards, but they are a long way off from making any recommendations. Commissioner Taub asked that the court let her know w hen the Lexis research contract expires. PROBATE COURT Chief Judge Pezzetti presented on behalf of the Probate Court. She stated that the Probate Court caseload is rising and will continue to increase in the next few years due to the aging population. It is possible that more staff space and judges may be needed in the future. Ms. Schnelz stated that two office assistants were added and are cost neutral. In addressing the necessary changes in light of the Cunningham case ruling, Ms. Schnelz commented that the Michigan Civil Rights Commission has created rules regarding interpreting for deaf and blind individuals , but this does not have much of an impact on their court. Judge Pezzetti and Ms. Schnelz answered questions posed by the commissioners regard ing budget line items. DISTRICT COURT Chief Judge Nicholson stated that the Supreme Court order from the Cunningham case was provided to the District Courts and indicated that from June 18 forward the courts were no longer allowed to assess any costs that were not allowed under the particular statute for that particular offense. The courts are working to get all fine schedules in line with the Cunningham guidelines. The re are approximately 700 various offenses listed in the district courts as well as local ordinances. The potential annual financial impact from the recent ruling is estimated to be between $1 and $2 million. Judge Nicholson used the example of use of an interpreter in her courtroom at least one day a week, compared to Clarkston district court’s use may be once a month , so their costs are lower. The district courts have been using part-time non-eligible positions for the last few years, but due to the improved economy, these part-time individuals are trained and remain in their positions for seven to eight months and then leave. Judge Nicholson, Ms. Black, Ms. Rupe and Ms. Palulian answered questions posed by the commissioners regarding budget line items. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the commit tee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:47 a.m. ________________________ _______________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approva l.