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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2015.11.02 - 36933CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson SHELLEY TAUB Vice Chairperson MARCIA GERSHENSON Minority Vice Chairperson November 2, 2015 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:30 a.m. in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Christine Long, Shelley Taub, Marcia Gershenson, Bob Gosselin, Bob Hoffman , Wade Fleming, David Woodward, Nancy Quarles COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Jeff Matis OTHERS PRESENT : BUILDING AUTHORITY Jay Shah, Chairperson CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS Ronald Crank, Jr., Plat Engineer COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY Willie Brooks, Executive Director Christine Burk, Manager Christina Nicholas, SUD Manager DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Lisa Forzley, Humane Ed. Manager Claire Lannoye-Hall, Curator of Education HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director Kathy Forzley, Health Division Manager Jody Overall, Children’s Village Manager OLHSA Ron Borngesser, CEO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Chris Ward, Senior Analyst Connie Srogi, Analyst Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Long led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Gosselin moved approval of the minutes of September 28, 2015, as printed. Supported by Taub. 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 -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 November 2, 2015 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Quarles moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Hoffman. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. REGULAR AGENDA 1. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – AMENDMENT #8 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND THE OAKLAND COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY The Department of Health and Human Services – Health Division is requesting approval of the interlocal agreement amendment. This resolution serves as a notification of the dissolution of the Prior Authorization Central Evaluation (PACE) program to Oakland County Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA). Mr. Miller gave a brief history of the situ ation and explained that due to changes in state legislation, the PACE program is being discontinued from the County’s operations. Mr. Brooks added that an initial transition deadline of July was requested from the State. The State sent a letter stating that the PACE program services were not in compliance. The current PACE unit employees became aware of the plan to discontinue PACE services through the County and job- seeking began for possible transfers to other County positions. Ultimately the absence of staff would lead to the inability to continue to run the program. Efforts have been made to keep the current staff intact; however, retention of these employees is beyond the department’s control. A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to go over the transition plans. OCCMHA intends to fill the positions as the current staff departs. One concerned staff member took a $12,000 pay cut for a new job. Three staff members remain. One of those persons is looking to transfer to the Health Department, another will probably move to OCCMHA and one individual remains. Common Ground will perform the mental health and substance abuse as sessments upon the PACE discontinuation . The funding provided for the PACE program was to be used for substance abuse services only and now will be diverted back to OCCMHA. The purpose of the resolution is to be in legal compliance and serve as notice as part of due diligence relating to the contract agreement. A brief discussion followed . Gershenson moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Fleming. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Taub voting no and Matis absent. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – 2015/2016 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Health Division is requesting acceptance of the National School Lunch Program grant. The grant is a reimbursement program provid ed by the United States Department of Agriculture and Michigan Department of Education. The grant monies help fund the cost of meals and snacks throughout the campus. The reimbursement is based on the meals and snacks for the population, GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 November 2, 2015 which fluctuates. The total reimbursement amount is determined at the end of the year. Last year approximately $758,000 was spent on snacks and meals, of which $317,000 was reimbursed by the program grant. Children’s Village received the highest criteria level by providing nutritionally balanced meals . Hoffman moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Matis absent. 3. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – BUILDING AUTHORITY INTERVIEWS – APPOINTMENT The Building Authority seat currently held by Jay Shah has a term expiration date at the end of the year. The following candidates were interviewed: Jay Shah, incumbent, and Jason Cerbin. Chairperson Long stated that further discussion regarding the candidates and appointment recommendation will commence after the next item. There was no objection. 4. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION AND DETROIT ZOO COLLABORATION The Children’s Village and Detroit Zoo collaborated to provide a program for boys at Children’s Village. This effort has been ongoing for five years. Lisa Forzley and Claire Lannoye -Hall presented a slide show of the program’s highlights. The projects run year-round. In summers it is once a week and the off-season is every other week. One of the projects i n progress is a garden that was started behind the C Building. The gardens have been expanded from the small beginning garden to a larger garden with raised beds and also to gardens in the secure courtyards at J Building. Plants are started indoors as well. A couple years ago trees were planted, both apple and cherry. A grant for a photography project provided 20 digital cameras to the bo ys. Other art projects that were implemented include creating garden stepping stones, pressing leaves and flowers, making cards and making braided dog toys. The distribution of cards and toys were part of teaching the boys to give back to their community. The boys were able to experience a trip to the zoo. 3. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – BUILDING AUTHORITY INTERVIEWS – APPOINTMENT (Continued) The Building Authority candidates were briefly discussed. Each applicant interviewed was well- qualified. Hoffman moved to report to recommend that Jay Shah be reappointed to the Building Authority for a three -year term beginning January 1, 2016 and will end December 31, 2017. Supported by Taub . ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Long, Taub, Gosselin, Hoffman, Fleming (5) NAYS: Gershenson, Woodward, Quarles (3) Motion carried on a roll call vote with Matis absent . GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 November 2, 2015 COMMUNICATIONS A. Oakland County Senior Advisory Council Meeting Minutes, May 18, 2015 B. Area Agency on Aging 1-B July 24, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes C. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Board – Oakland County Memo dated October 16, 2015 , regarding October 27, 2015 Meeting Agenda D. Clerk/Register of Deeds – 2016 Survey and Remonumentation Grant – Grant Application E. Health and Human Services – Health Division – 2015 Brighter Futures Grant Application Commissioner Woodward inquired about Item E. The $5,000 grant from Delta Dental is used toward teeth cleaning and educating children on proper care techniques. Gosselin moved to receive and file the Communication s. Supported by Fleming. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. ______________________________ ________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.