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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2017.08.28 - 37092 August 28, 2017 Vice Chairperson Fleming called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:32 a.m. in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Wade Fleming, Marcia Gershenson, Shelley Taub, Bob Hoffman, Eileen Kowall, Adam Kochenderfer, David Woodward, Nancy Quarles COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Christine Long OTHERS PRESENT : CHILDREN’S VILLAGE Joanna Overall, Manager HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Director BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst Connie Srogi, Analyst Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coo rdinator Brandon Rusz, College Intern PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairperson Fleming led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Taub moved approval of the minutes of August 10 , 2017, as printed. Supported by Quarles. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA Hoffman moved approval of the agenda, as presented . Supported by Gershenson . Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Shelley Taub Bob Hoffman Eileen Kowall Adam Kochenderfer David Woodward Nancy Quarles CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson WADE FLEMING Vice Chairperson MARCIA GERSHENSON Minority Vice Chairperson General Government Committee Page 2 August 28, 2017 AGENDA ITEMS 1. MR #17233 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 11 - 17, 2017 AS MICHIGAN PATRIOT WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY The resolution being presented by Commissioner Hoffman seeks to designate September 11 -17, 2017, as Patriot Week in Oakland County. Judge Warren and his daughter created Patriot Week. The events for the week are listed online. Taub moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent . 2. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF SHELTER RESIDENTIAL FOSTER CARE - AMENDMENT #1 Health and Human Services Department is seeking approval to am end the interlocal agreement between Oakland County and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The agreement will be extended one year through September 30, 2018 . The agreement terms remain the same. The shelter care services for abused and neglected children are provided by Mandy’s Place, which is licensed for 18 children . An exception to exceed beyond that number can be reques ted. A brief discussion was held. This item was an Automatic Direct Referral to the Finance Committee. Hoffman moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent . 3. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REMAINDER OF 2017 APPOINTMENTS MEMO The upcoming appointments to be made in October are as follows : Solid Waste Planning Committee, Michigan Department of Human Services and Canvassing Board. Appointments for the Building Authority and Parks and Recreation are up at the end of the year. Commissioner Hoffman stated that the Solid Waste Pl anning Committee has been well-attended; however, has not had a meeting in a couple years. At least one seat on the Solid Waste Planning Committee, previously held by Anne Vaara, will be vacant. A recommendation will be sought for her replacement and the remainder of the members will be contacted regarding their reappointment. The Michigan Department of Human Services has one seat with an expiring term. Commissioner Quarles commen ted that the member, Sherrie Ross, is very active and attend s the meetings. Ms. Ross will be contacted regarding her reappointment. The Canvassing Board appointments will be confirmed next month . The Republican Party has submitted their nominees. Commissioner Woodward has spoken with the Democratic Party chairperson and reported that their nominations are expected soon. The Building Authority member’s term expires on December 31, 2017. Dennis King, who currently holds the position, will be contacted concerning his reappointment. The Parks and Recreation Commission appointments were discussed. Two citizen seats expire at the end of the year. General Government Committee Page 3 August 28, 2017 Vice Chairperson Fleming suggested that the current members be contacted regarding reappointments and their attendance records checked . This Committee can determine the next steps. Chairperson Long will be consulted about this issue and the appointments will be addressed at the next meeting. Commissioner Taub requested that the applicants use t heir home addresses when apply ing and all appointees should live in Oakland County. Mr. Ward stated that the residency requirement for each committee may be different and some committees are governed by statute. Gershenson moved to receive and file the Remainder of 2017 Appointments Memo. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. Health and Human Services - Children’s Village Division - 2018 Child and Adult Care Food Program Application B. DHHS Board Minutes - July 18, 2017 Kowall moved to receive and file Communication Items A - B. Supported by Woodward. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gershenson indicated that the Health Oakland partnership held at the Oakland County Market was well-attended and thanked all those who helped make t he event a success. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. ______________________________________ _____________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld , Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.