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March 9, 2017
Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 9:34 a.m. in
Committee Room A of the Commissioners' Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac,
Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Thomas Middleton, Eileen Kowall, David Woodward, Christine Long, Shelley Goodman
Taub, Wade Fleming, Hugh Crawford, Helaine Zack, David Bowman
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE
None
OTHERS PRESENT
ANIMAL CONTROL/PET ADOPTION CENTER Joanie Toole, Chief
CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS Joe Rozell, Director, Elections
COMPLIANCE OFFICE Pam Weipert, Compliance Officer
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive II/CIO
Matt Gibb, Deputy County Executive I
William Mullan, Media & Communications Officer
ECON. DEV. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Dan Hunter, Deputy Director
EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Manager
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Ed Joss, Manager
Paul Zachos, Property Management Specialist
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Manager
Leigh Anne Stafford, Chief
Jody Overall, Manager, Children's Village
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mary Morgan, Supervisor, Application Services
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
FISCAL SERVICES Lynn Sonkiss, Manager
Gaia Piir, Chief
Holly Conforti, Chief
Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Supervisor II
Terri Brockmiller, Senior Financial Analyst
Antonio Pisacreta, Analyst
Leo Lease, Analyst
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Kent Gardner, Administrator, Forensic Lab
TREASURER’S OFFICE Fred Miller, Community Liaison
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0475
Telephone (248) 858-0100 FAX (248) 858-1572
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Christine Long
Shelley Goodman Taub
Wade Fleming
Hugh Crawford
Helaine Zack
David Bowman
TOM MIDDLETON
Chairperson
EILEEN KOWALL
Vice Chairperson
DAVID WOODWARD
Minority Vice Chairperson
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OTHERS PRESENT, cont’d.
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Ben Lewis, Manager
Sid Lockhart, Special Projects Manager
Mike Walsh, Civil Engineer III
CITY OF OAK PARK Erik Tungate, City Manager
Crystal McLain, City Manager Assistant
Kim Marron, Director, Economic Develop. Director
ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY Eric Wilson, Chairman
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA
Chairperson Middleton indicated that Items #18, #19 and #15 will be moved to the beginning of the
agenda.
Fleming moved approval of the agenda, as amended. Sup ported by Taub.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Taub moved approval of the previous minutes of February 9, 2017, as printed. Supported
by Fleming.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
FY 2017/FY 2018/FY 2019 CONTINGENCY REPORT
The FY 2017 General Contingency balance will be decreased by $53,600 with the adoption of Items
#1 and #4 on today’s agenda , leaving a balance of $130,922 . The FY 2017 Security Reserve
balance will be decreased by $77,846 with the adoption of Item #1. The General Fund Equity will
be reduced by $111,250 for the Sheriff Aviation line item and $45,700 for the unfunded mandates
line item, which is related to the Presidential election recount.
Zack moved to receive and file the FY 2017 Contingency Report . Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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COMMUNICATIONS
A. County Executive Compliance Office/Purchasing – Contract Exception Report for the March
9, 2017 Finance Committee Meeting
B. Health and Human Services – Health Division – 2017 Minority Health Grant Program
Application
C. Health and Human Services – Children’s Village Division – FY 2017 Behavioral Health
Proactive Grant Application
D. Health and Human Services – Health Division – FY 2017 Behavioral Health Grant
Application
E. Sheriff’s Office – 2018 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program –
Grant Application
F. CLEMIS Funds – Financial Statements and Schedules for the Quarter Ended December 31,
2016
G. Notice of Hearing: City of Southfield – February 27, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. – 1.) Establishment of
an Industrial Development District for a Property at 20700 & 207 50 Civic Center Drive 2.)
Application for Exemption of New Personal Property filed by Credit Acceptance Corporation
H. Notice of Hearing: City of Pontiac – February 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Proposal to remove
boundaries of Tax Increment Finance Authority Parcels : 19-04-226-001, 19-04-226-003 and
19-04-226-013
Mr. Gibb addressed questions asked by Commissioners Taub and Woodward about the
Detroit Symphony Orchestra item within Communication Item A, Contract Exception Report.
Mr. Gibb explained that this sponsorship event will allow the Oakland County Economic
Development & Community Affairs staff to meet with almost 30 companies over the next 30
days. He offered to provide a report that includes information about international investment
amounts for new business opportunities as well as the expansion and retention of current
businesses.
Kowall moved to receive and file the items on Comm unications. Supported by Bowman.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
18. MR #17019 – FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION –
HIGHLAND OAKS – PODINA LEASE (postponed from February 9 th Finance Committee
meeting)
The Facilities Management Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission are seeking
approval of a five-year lease agreement between the County of Oakland and Jo hn and Carolyn
Podina for a 927-square foot house located at 6555 North Milford Road, Holly, Michigan 48442 .
The lease period is fro m March 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021. This item was pos tponed
from the last Finance Committee meeting to confirm the square footage and the monthly rent
amount for the house.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
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Long moved to report to amend the resolution and the Lease Agreement, as follows:
1. Amend the 4 th WHEREAS paragraph and page 1 of the Residential Lease Agreement,
as follows:
March 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 $657.00 $700.00 per month
January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 $670.00 $714.00 per month
January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 $683.00 $728.00 per month
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 $696.00 $743.00 per month
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 $709.00 $758.00 per month
2. Amend Section 4.3 Tenant Duties of the Agreement, as follows :
4.3.4 Landlord shall install smoke -detection devices for the Premises along
with batteries to operate the devices. Tenant must regularly test the
devices to ensure that they are operational and if not notify Landlord
immediately. Tenant must never remove batteries from smoke -detection
device, except when necessary to replace the batteries.
4.3.5 The performance of “tenant duties,” set forth in the Lease does not
and is not intended to create an employee/employer relationship between
Landlord and Tenant.
Supported by Fleming.
Motion to report to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
Motion to approve Fiscal Note carried unanimou sly on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
19. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – WATERFORD
OAKS – ROWLAND LEASE (postponed from February 9 th Finance Committee meeting)
The Facilities Management Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission are seeking
approval of a five-year lease agreement for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31,
2021. The lease agreement is between the County of Oakland and Chris Ro wland for a 759-square
foot house located at 2866 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, MI, 48328, on the grounds of the
Waterford Oaks County Park.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Kowall moved to report to amen d the resolution and Lease Agreement, as follows:
1. Amend the second (2 nd) WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS, a 927 759-square foot house, identified as 2866 Watkins Lake Road,
Waterford, MI 48328, is located on the grounds of Waterford Oaks County Park; and
2. Amend the 4th WHEREAS paragraph and Page 1 of the Residential Lease Agreement:
March 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 $807.00 $587.00 per month
January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 $823.00 $598.00 per month
January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 $840.00 $609.00 per month
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January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 $857.00 $621.00 per month
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 $874.00 $633.00 per month
3. Amend Page 3 of the Residential Lease Agreem ent, Section 4.3 Tenant Duties, as
follows:
4.3.5 The performance of “tenant duties,” set forth in the Lease does not and is
not intended to create an employee/employer relationship between Landlord and
Tenant.
Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
Motion to approve Fiscal Note carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
The Parks and Recreation Commission provided the Commissioners with a copy of the Parks and
Recreation Residential Property Lease Policy.
Taub moved to receive and file the Parks and Recreation Commission Lease Policy.
Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
15. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROPOSED CITY OF OAK PARK CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY TAX CAPTURE
The TIF Review Comm ittee met on February 17, 2017, at which time the City of Oak Park
presented the City’s proposed Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) Plan. The TIF Review
Committee recommends that the attached suggested resolution be adopted. The resolution
recommends that the County, through its Corporation Counsel, attempts to negotiate a contract
consistent with the CIA’s presentation to the TIF Review Committee. Kim Marrone and Erik
Tungate from the City of Oak Park presented the proposed CIA plan to the Finance Com mittee.
The proposed CIA Plan is for a 75% tax capture for 20 years.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Woodward.
Woodward moved to amend the Resolution by adding the following BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph as the 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph :
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after ten (10) years Oakland County would allow
100%to be captured. Supported by Zack.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
AYES: Woodward, Zack, Bowman (3)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Taub, Fleming, Middleton (5)
ABSENT: Crawford
Motion to amend failed for lack of a majority vote.
Main motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
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1. MR #17041 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ADDITION OF SERGEANT POSITION FOR THE JOINT
TERRORISM TASK FORCE
The FBI has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office assign s a full-time officer to the
FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). Currently, there is one part -time Officer assigned to this
Task Force. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of the creation of one General Fund/General
Purpose, full-time eligible Sergeant in the Sheriff’s Office, Investigative Services Division , effective
March 18, 2017. One unm arked vehicle with mobile and prep radio will be added to the Cou nty
fleet effective March 18, 2017. The FBI will reimburse the County up to $19,000 in overtime for this
position.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2017 MICHIGAN MEDICAL MARIHUANA OPERATION AND
OVERSIGHT – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Bureau of Professional
Licensing has awarded the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office $342,189 in grant funding for the period
of January 1, 2017 through September 15, 2017. There is no County match required for this grant.
The grant funds will be used to partially reimburse overtime of NET Investigators ($171,459), to
purchase surveillance equipment ($134,900) and to purchase 30 sentry helmets ($35,830. The
resolution approves the 2017 Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant Subrecipient
Agreement and authorizes the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson to execute
this agreement with the following local units of government: the Cities of Auburn Hills, Birmingham,
Farmington Hills, Farmington, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Rochester, Royal Oak,
Southfield and Troy; the Townships of Bloomfield, Water ford, West Bloomfield and White Lake.
Undersheriff McCabe indic ated that a new State statute will be in effect in the Spring of 2018 for the
regulation of Medical Marijuana, which will give communities a choice to opt in or opt out .
Undersheriff McCabe indicated that pursuant to the new S tate statute, effective Spring of 2018,
LARA will be in charge of the Medical Marijuana Program , and LARA wi ll decide who gets the
licenses and at what levels they get them.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2017 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION
AUTHORITY (ATPA) SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PONTIAC
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA)
Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Oakland and the City of Pontiac . This covers a
Sheriff’s Deputy that is paid for by the City of Pontiac, but is assigned to the Auto Theft Unit. Since
the City of Pontiac is receiving reimbursement funding from the ATPA grant for 5 0% of the officer’s
time, a subrecipient agreement is needed between Oakland County and the City of Pontiac .
Long moved approva l of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
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4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION 2017/2018
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a contract amendment for the Law Enforcement Services
agreement with the Charter Township of Ori on. The amendment consists of the creation of one
General Fund/General Purpose full -time eligible Deputy II, who will serve as a Patrol Investigator.
This amendment will bring the number of Deputies in the Charter Township of Orion back to the
levels they were prior to the Crash of 2008 , when positions were eliminated.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent .
5. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – PAINT CREEK TRAILWAYS CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FOR THE 2017/2018 SEASON
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval for an annual law enforcement services contract between
the Paint Creek Trailways Commission and the County of Oakland . As part of the contract the
Mounted Deputy positions will continue for the 2017/2018 season to monitor the Paint Creek
Trailways.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent .
6. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF
WIXOM 2017/2018
The City of Wixom has asked the Sheriff’s Office to provide auxiliary Deputy services for special
events within the City. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a contract for auxiliary services
with the City of Wixom effective June 15, 2017 , through December 31, 2018. Deputy services will
be performed on an overtime basis. One GF/GP part -time, non-eligible 240 hr./yr. Mounted Deputy
position will be continued in the Parks Unit, Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent .
7. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF
ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE 2017/2018
The City of Orchard Lake Village has asked the Sheriff’s Office to assist them with a security plan
for the St. Mary’s Fair. As a result, the Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a contract for auxiliary
Deputy services with the City of Orchard Lake Vi llage for the 2017/2018 season. The overtime for
Deputies is reimbursed at 100%.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent .
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8. MR #17040 – WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – DAN DEVINE DRAIN DRAINAGE
DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS – FULL FAITH AND CREDIT RESOLUTION
The Charter Township of Bloomfield submitted a petition to the Oakland County Water Resources
Commissioner’s Office to construct a County d rain to resolve flooding problems in the Community .
The Water Resources Commissioner is requesting approval to pledge full faith and credit of the
County of Oakland for the payment of principal and interest in an amount not to exceed $1,975,000
on the Dan Devine Drain Drainage District Drain Bonds, Series 2017, pursuant to the authorization
provided in Section 474 of the Drain Code. The bond issue is to be used to defray all or part of the
cost of the acquisition and construction of improvements to the dra in. The bond issue shall bear an
interest rate of 6% per annum.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
9. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE,
WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30,
2019
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking approval of an interlocal agreement
between Oakland County and the Waterford School District for the period of July 1, 2016 through
June 30, 2019, with annual budget negotiations to begin no later than February 28 th of each school
year. The total net cost of the agreement is $255,209 per year, which is an increase o f $1,210 per
year compared to the previous 2013 – 2015 agreement. Gross school district costs for the 2016/17
school year is $2,619,309, of which $2,364,100 is expected to be reimbursed by the State, leaving a
net expense of $255,209. The net expense is eligible for reimbursement of 50% from the State
Child Care Fund.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
10. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION –
OAKLAND COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND
THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR
PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
The OCCMHA has agreed to partne r with Oakland County Children’s Village and to provide funding
for psychiatric services by contracting with Oakland County Children’s Village. The Department of
Health and Human Services is seeking approval of an interlocal agreement between Oakland
County and the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) for youth
Psychiatric Services at Oakland County Children’s Village. The contract is for budget year
October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 in the not-to-exceed amount of $75,000, which will be
reimbursed in a lump sum for actual expenditures incurred upon commencement of this contract.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Fleming moved to report to amend the 7th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS Children’s Village will submit to the Community Mental Health Authority a
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narrative summary report on the work performed under the agreement by November 31,
2016 November 30, 2017; and
Supported by Zack.
Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
Motion to approve the Fiscal Note carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford
absent.
11. MR #17037 – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – E-HEALTH
SOLUTION REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking approval to authorize funding in the
amount of $494,938 to purchase licenses and implement a commercial “cloud.” Mr. Bertolini
explained that initially the County was considering building this system , but through research it was
determined that the State of Michigan was looking at the same technology , and there is an
opportunity to collaborate with the State of Michigan to procure the commercially -available solution.
This resolution approves the use of $494,938, which is held in an IT equity reserve, to purchase 50
licenses for both FY 2017 and FY 2018, at the cost of $148,219 each year, and to implement a
commercial “cloud” product to replace E -Health.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
12. MR #17038 – HEALTH DIVISION/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – HEALTH
DIVISION LEAD ANALYZER LAB REMODELING PROJECT
The Health Division and Facilities Planning & Engineering are requesting approval to transfer
$43,401 from the Health Division General Fund to the Project Work Order Fund for the Health
Division Lead Analyzer Lab Remodeling Project. The Project consists of th e purchase and
installation of a lead analyzer that can assist the public with analyzing the content of lead, copper
and arsenic in the water. The analyzer requires a dedicated fan hood, which vents out of the roof
and a dedicated electrical line and gas line. There is a fair amount of remodeling that needs to be
done in the Health Lab to accommodate this project. Ms. Forzley indicated that there will be fees
for the water testing; however, they have not been set at this time.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Zack moved to report to amend the resolution, as follows:
1. Add the following paragraph as the 1 st WHEREAS paragraph:
WHEREAS quality, safe drinking water is essential in Oakland County communities
for public health and wellness; and
2. Add the following paragraph as the 3 rd WHEREAS paragraph:
WHEREAS it is imperative that residents across the County be notified in a timely
manner about the potential health impacts of lead c ontamination in drinking water.
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Lead, copper, and arsenic are all very dangerous contaminants to health, especially
in young children; and
3. Add the following paragraph as the 4 th WHEREAS paragraph:
WHEREAS about 1 in 22 children in America have high levels of lead in their blood,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and
4. Add the following paragraph as the 5 th WHEREAS paragraph:
WHEREAS current wait times on water testing results from the State labo ratories are
inadequate for the County standards. As the water crisis in Flint has illustrated, the
system failed for thousands of Michigan residents. A prompt water testing system is
necessary to keep Oakland County residents’ health and well-being safe; and
5. Add the following paragraph as the 1 st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby authorizes to waive the water testing fees charged to Oakland County School
Districts by the Oakland County He alth Division.
Supported by Woodward.
Chairperson Middleton ruled that the amendment is not germane to this particular
resolution.
Zack moved to appeal the decision of the Chair. Supported by Woodward.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Ayes: Woodward, Zack, Bowman
Nays: Kowall, Long, Taub, Fleming, Middleton
Absent: Crawford
Motion to appeal decision of the Chair failed for lack of a majority vote.
Main motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
13. ANIMAL CONTROL AND PET ADOPTION CENTER – BISSELL EMPTY THE SHELTERS
GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
The Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center is seeking approval to apply and accept a grant from
the Bissell Pet Foundation. The Bissell Pet Foundation is creating special days that shelters can
participate in, and the reimbursement grant will pay the adoption fees. This year the event is on
April 29, 2017 (maximum of $57.50 per cat, $135.00 per dog and $114.00 per puppy). Last year
the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Ado ption Center adopted out 28 dogs and 32 cats.
Commissioner Bowman indicated that he had witnessed long lines of people last year during this
event. Ms. Toole mentioned that there were also giveaways at the event last year, and the event
was posted on Facebook. Last year they were reimbursed $6,110.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
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Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
14. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY (AT&T MICHIGAN)
FOR AN EQUIPMENT ROOM IN THE OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
There is a 1348-square foot room in the basement of the courthouse that has been leased by ATT
since 1988. The old copper phone system has been primarily used as a backup. There is value in
keeping that backup system. The Department of Facilities Management is seeking approval of a
lease agreement with Michigan Bell Telephone Company (AT&T Michigan) for the use of the
equipment room space in the Oakland County Courthouse commencing on March 20, 2017 until
March 19, 2022. The County will provide all utilities for the equipment room space, and funding has
been included in the FY 2017 – FY 2019 Adopted Budget for building s pace allocation in the
General Fund.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
16. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET – FISCAL YEAR 2017 FIRST QUARTER
FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Ms. Sonkiss gave a brief overview of the FY 2017 First Quarter Financial Report and Budget
Amendments and addressed questions posed by the Commissioners. Blue sheets were provided
of pages 1, 4, 9, 11, 41 and 44 of the document. Page 1 was corrected to change the amount in
Item B in Charges for Services, Reimbursement General from $120,000 to $100,000, with $20,000
for Soil Erosion Fees in the Water Resources Com missioners’ Office. This correction does not
change the overall favorable variance for 2017 of $1 1.5 million, which is split between receiving
($361,936) less revenue than anticipated and projected favorability in expenditures of $11.8 million.
The Resolution was am ended to delete the 13th WHEREAS paragraph because the Animal Control
and Pet Adoption Center is not utilizing part-time vet service hours. This will be addressed during
the budget process this year. The WRC Department is projected to be unfavorable by $1 00,000 at
the end of the Fiscal Year (barring any amendments), primarily due to Drain Equipment Labor
expenditures, but it is offset by favorable revenues of $120,000 for Soil Erosion Fees and
Reimbursement General.
Taub moved approval of the attached su ggested Resolution. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent.
17. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET – FY 2018 – FY 2020 REVENUE
ESTIMATES
The Department of Management & Budget presented the FY 2018 – FY 2020 Revenue Estimates,
which is the first step towards the budget process. The Budget Orientations will begin in a couple
weeks. The report reflects a review of all departments as far as r evenue estimates for the next
three years. Ms. Sonkiss gave some highlights of the report indicating that revenues are projected
to decrease by about $645,000, including an increase for revenue sharing of $200,000, based on
the State’s forecast for County Revenue Sharing and the County Incentive Program, which is
dependent upon legislators’ approval and/or changes in the economy.
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Taub moved to receive and file the FY 2018 – FY 2020 Revenue Estimates. Supported by
Fleming.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Eric Wilson, Chairman, Road Commission for Oakland County, invited the Commissioners to attend
the Strategic Planning Commission meetings that will take place in various communities . He gave
an update on the power outages.
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:21
p.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.