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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2015.03.09 - 36872CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson SHELLEY TAUB Vice Chairperson MARCIA GERSHENSON Minority Vice Chairperson March 9, 2015 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Committee Room A, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Christine Long, Shelley Taub, Marcia Gershenson, Bob Gosselin, Jeff Matis, Bob Hoffman, Wade Fleming, David Woodward, Nancy Quarles COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT : HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director HEALTH DIVISION Kathleen Forzley, Manager HOMELAND SECURITY Ted Quisenberry, Manager CNS Dubrae Newman OCCMHA Malkia Newman, Board Chair OLHSA Ron Borngesser, CEO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Chris Ward, Senior Analyst Connie Srogi, Analyst Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committee Coordinator APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Fleming moved approval of the minutes of February 9, 2015, as printed. Supported by Gosselin. Motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The interview scheduled at 9:55 a.m. was struck from the agenda, due to Dane Fons canceling the interview after the agenda packet was mailed . Taub moved approval of the agenda , as amended. Supported by Gosselin. Motion carried on a voice vote. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, BLDG 12E, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0475 Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858-1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Bob Gosselin Jeff Matis Bob Hoffman Wade Fleming David Woodward Nancy Quarles GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 March 9, 2015 PUBLIC COMMENT Jim VerPloeg introduced Connie Srogi, the new Board of Commissioners analyst. Mr. VerPloeg also addressed the mail situation regarding the packets not being received timely. Th is issue is being looked into. George Miller stated that emails have been sent out from anti-vaccine groups. Kathy Forzley spoke about the State’s rule change regarding vaccine waivers. The waivers now need to be obtained from the County Health Department. Vaccine waivers were previously given by the school secretary to enable children to remain in school. Subsequent to the waivers being given , vaccinations would sometimes be forgotten, as there is no reminder system . The waiver rule was revised to create an opportunity for parents to be educated on vaccinations. After kindergarten, the next time vaccinations are revisited is 7th grade. Between 4,000 and 5,000 waivers have been issued per year. The vaccine educational session is 30 minutes and children are encouraged to attend with their parents , presenting a prime opportunity to vaccinate the child. The session is by appointment, which requires no waiting in line. The Health D ivision has been working with vaccine experts in order to obtain and deliver accurate information. Oakland County waiver totals rank 77 out of 84. Malkia Newman gave a brief summary of the status of the O akland County Community Mental Health Authority, which meets at 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Hills office. Chairperson Long indicated that the OCCMHA appointments is item 4 on the agenda. REGULAR AGENDA 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – 2014-2015 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING PROGRAM (HMEP - PP) GRANT AGREEMENT The Homeland Security Division is requesting acceptance of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Program (HMEP -PP) grant. The award in the amount of $11,380 is an increase from last year . The grant comes from the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division , with a required match from the County of $2,845. The grant total is $14,225. Funds will be used toward Local Emergency Planning Committee efforts. Matis moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gosselin. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - INTERVIEW The interview of Jayson Rumball wa s conducted for the Parks an d Recreation Commission vacancy. Chairperson Long indicated a discussion would follow the remaining scheduled interviews. There were no objections. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 March 9, 2015 3. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING AUTHORITY - INTERVIEWS The interviews were conducted of Jamele Hage and Thomas Kelly for the Building Authority vacancy. The memo from Corporation Counsel responding to questions regarding potential conflicts for appointed or elected officials becoming appointees of the Board of Commissioners was briefly discussed. The candidates for Parks and Recreation Commission and the Building Authority were discussed. 2. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – INTERVIEW (Continued) Matis moved to report to recommend the appointment of David Potts to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three -year term of January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2017. Supported by Gosselin. Gershenson moved to report to recommend Brian Marzo lf for the appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Supported by Quarles. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gershenson (1) NAYS: Long, Taub, Gosselin, Matis, Hoffman, Fleming, Woodward, Quarles (8) Motion failed. Main motion carried on a roll call vote with Gershenson voting no and Taub absent . 3. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING AUTHORITY – INTERVIEWS (Continued) Hoffman moved to report to recommend the appointment of Jamele Hage to the Building Authority for the remainder of a three-year term of January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2016 . Supported by Woodward. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY The four incumbents have re-applied. A total of 17 applications have been received, including the incumbents. Chairperson Long suggested revie wing the 13 candidates’ applica tions to determine which are qualified for the appropriate categories for the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority. An additional suggestion was for the committee members to contact the OCCMHA board members in order to obtain more information regarding the board’s status. This item will be put on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting on March 23, 2015. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 March 9, 2015 5. MR #15001 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED FEDERALIZATION OF WATERWAYS The resolution regarding opposition to the proposed federalization of waterw ays was introduced by Commissioner Taub. Support is being sought on this issue. A full color map was distributed outlining the waterways that the federal government proposes to take over. The map illustrates county waterways that run through lakes and drainage ditches are included. Taub moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Hoffman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gershenson absent . COMMUNICATIONS None. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee , the meeting was adjourned at 11 :52 a.m. ______________________________ ________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.