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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2016.06.06 - 36983CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson SHELLEY TAUB Vice Chairperson MARCIA GERSHENSON Minority Vice Chairperson June 6, 2016 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:31 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, Adam Kochenderfer, David Woodward, Nancy Quarles COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT : CORPORATION COUNSEL Joellen Shortley, Deputy Director HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director HEALTH DIVISION Leigh Anne Stafford, Chief Tony Drautz, Administrator HISTORICAL COMMISSION Melissa Luginski, Chair Jennifer Radcliff, Member Richard Stamps, Member BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS John Scott, Commissioner, District #5 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 Fleming moved approval of the minutes of May 18, 2016 , as printed. 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 -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 Bob Hoffman Wade Fleming Adam Kochenderfer David Woodward Nancy Quarles GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 2 June 6, 2016 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Quarles moved approval of the agenda, as printed. Supported by Taub. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Miller announced the schedule for the Energizing Connections for Healthier Oakland (ECHO) on June 23, 2016 , at the Troy San Marino Club includes: Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., Morning program begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 12:00 p.m., and Afternoon session runs from 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. An invitation was extended to the Commissioners to attend. Ms. Stafford commented on the presentation format and workshop session. REGULAR AGENDA 1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL AUTHORITY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO REIMBURSE ELECTION EXPENSES The resolution was drafted by Corporation Counsel for approval of the agreement with the Oakland County Zoological Authority for reimbursement of ele ction expenses. This agreement is the same as the prior one approved in 2008. Ms. Shortley stated the costs consist of posting either a summary or the entire ballot proposal. A summary is the least expensive option. Fleming moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote . 2. MR # 16080 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO REPEAL OF MICHIGAN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS The resolution introduced by Commissioner Scott is in opposition to House Bill 5169. The adoption of this resolution will exempt fully disabled veterans from having to pay Michigan property taxes . The House Bill is still in Committee in Lansing. Taub moved to report to recommend approval of the attached resolution. Supported by Hoffman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote . 3. MR # 160124 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR MICHIGAN SENATE BILL 557, ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR CITIES AND VILLAGES TO BEAR A PORTION OF THE COST OF OPENING, WIDENING, AND IMPROVING STATE TRUNK LINE HIGHWAYS The resolution introduced by Commissioner McGillivray is in support of Senate Bill 557. The Senate Bill introduced last year eliminates the requirement for cities and villages to bear the cost of opening, widening and improving state trunk lin e highways. Madison Heights has been requested to pay $3.4 million while receiving only $80,000 per year in State funds (F51 monies). Troy’s portion is $8 million. Commissioner Taub announced that Bloomfield Township is holding a meeting at the town hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Square Lake/I -75 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 3 June 6, 2016 Interchange. Fleming moved to report to recommend approval of the attached resolution. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote . 4. MR #16127 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISHMENT OF DRINKING WATER QUALITY SPECIAL COMMITTEE The adoption of this resolution would lead to forming a special committee to examine the issues surrounding clean drinking water. Commissioner Taub stated that the main intent of the resolution is to educate the general public on these issues. A brief discussion was held. Mr. Miller added that additional information via the Health Department from the Water Resources Department (WRC) and Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) could be made available and provided to the Committee for the August 8 meeting. Taub moved to postpone action in order to gather additional information until August 8, 2016. Supported by Gosselin. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Gershenson, Woodward and Quarles voting no. 5. MR #16128 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR U.S. HOUSE RESOLUTION 3694 – THE STOP ORGAN TRAFFICKING ACT Commissioner Taub introduced the resolution to support House Resolution 3694, the Stop Organ Trafficking Act. Commissioner Taub explained that t he resolution does not refer to normal organ transplants for medical purposes. The language in the resolution addresses the practice of harvesting and trafficking human organs and focuses on international and illegal situations. Taub moved to report to recommend approval of the attached resolution. Supported by Fleming. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. MR #16143 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OBJECTION TO THE CUSTOMERS OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY ASSUMING ARREARAGES OWED BY THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK AND REQUESTING INTERCESSION BY STATE OFFICIALS The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Taub to show opposition to the Great Lakes Water Authority customers having to bear the burden of pay ing off debt owed by Highland Park. A 3.2 percent increase added to the water bill is earmarked for the payment of the Highland Park arrearages. Taub moved to report to recommend approval of the attache d resolution. Supported by Fleming. Woodward moved to amend the first Be It Therefore Resolved paragraph of the resolution, as well as correct the typographical error in the title to “ARREARAGES,” as follows: “Including but not limited to the State of Michigan paying the arrearages back to GLWA.” GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 4 June 6, 2016 Supported by Hoffman. Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote . Quarles moved to amend the last Be It Therefore Resolved paragraph of the resolution by adding to the end of the paragraph the following : “and the participating governing authorities of GLWA.” Supported by Hoffman. Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote . Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote . 7. HISTORICAL COMMISSION – STATUS UPDATE/PRESENTATION The Historical Commission will give a PowerPoint presentation after the equipment is set up. COMMUNICATIONS A. Oakland County Senior Advisory Council Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2016 B. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Board May 12, 2016 Memo regarding May 24, 2016 Board Meeting Agenda C. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Board Meeting Minutes, April 20, 2016 D. Library Board – 2016 Remote Access Legal Database Grant Application – Oakland County Bar Foundation E. Friend of the Court – Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, February 8, 2016 and March 14, 2016 F. Department of Health and Human Se rvices - Health Division FY 2016 Great Parents, Great Start Grant Agreement – Amendment #1 within 15% of Original Agreement G. Department of Health and Human Services – Health Division – FY 2016 MDEQ – Local Health Department Agreement – Amendment #1 within 15% of Original Agreement Gosselin moved to receive and file the Communication s. Supported by Hoffman . Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS Chairperson Long stated that Clara Bohrer has submitted her application for re -appointment to the Library Board. The term expires on August 24, 2016. Commissioner Taub , a Library Board member, reported that the Board is currently functioning well and that Ms. Bohrer is a valuable member. There were no objections to waiving publication of the position due to re -appointment of Ms. Bohrer. Taub moved to recommend re -appointment of Clara Bohrer as representative to the Library Board for a five-year term beginning August 25, 2016 and will end August 24, 2021. Supported by Gershenson. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Page 5 June 6, 2016 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote . 7. HISTORICAL COMMISSION – STATUS UPDATE/PRESENTATION (Continued) The current Chairperson Ms. Luginski, stated that the presentation follows the main points of Advocacy, Collaboration and Education. Ms. Luginski spoke about the challenges the Commission faced related to Public Act 169 . The Board of Commissioners passed a resolution regarding this matter to support the Commission’s efforts . The Commission will actively continue to gather support for historic preservation . Social media has been incorporated to send out releases every week on historic properties or countywide events. Facebook has be en an effective tool in reaching the community and page visits are up 200 percent. Recently highlighted is the New Hudson restoration, which is scheduled to open on June 24. Other properties mentioned were the Franklin Grill and Bar, a gas station in Clarkston that will be repurposed as a Mexican restaurant and also a Rochester Walking Tour that was held in April. A comprehensive collection of historic sites is currently being put together with the Rochester Avon Historical Society. The Buhl Estate tours at Addison Oaks is being collaborated with Oakland County Parks. A partnership with Detroit Historical Society has resulted in three bus tours and more are planned for this year. Ms. Luginski relayed that the Bailey House that still remains on Parks property is being considered for preservation. A buyer is being sought to purchase the building from the Parks so that it can be relocated. The Heritage Conference will showcase the history of Woodward Avenue , from Ferndale to Pontiac. Another collabora tive event was the sold -out Davisburg Springfield Tour on May 22 of this year. Ms. Luginski stated that the education portion combines with collab oration. Glen Oaks is another Parks structure and is featured in a book that will be released soon. The Historical Society of Michigan annual conference was held in March. Carol Egbo, Commiss ion member, was recognized for receiving the annual Community Service award and also for her contributions to the community. Looking ahead, several projects are planned for the future as follows: the M1 Concourse project, centralized storage space for historical information at the Law Library, digitizing historic publications, a Civil War searchable database, Addison Oaks fall color tours and a possible Auto Barons tour in north Oakland County. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m. ______________________________ ________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.