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August 31, 2017
Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 9:06 a.m. in
Committee Room A of the Commissioners' Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac,
Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Thomas Middleton, Eileen Kowall, Helaine Zack, Christine Long, Shelley Goodman Taub,
Wade Fleming, Hugh Crawford, David Woodward, David Bowman
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE
None
OTHERS PRESENT
ANIMAL CONTROL/PET ADOPTION CENTER Joanie Toole, Chief
CIRCUIT COURT John Cooperrider, Court Business Manager
Erin O’Brien, Chief, Juvenile Adoption Services
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Barb Hankey, Manager
CORPORATION COUNSEL Keith Lerminiaux, Corporation Counsel
Joellen Shortley, Deputy Corporation Counsel
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Bob Daddow, Deputy County Executive
Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive /CIO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/COMM. AFFAIRS Dan Hunter, Deputy Director
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Ed Joss, Manager, Planning & Engineering
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Jody Overall, Manager, Children’s Village
HUMAN RESOURCES Jordie Kramer, Director
Lori Taylor, Deputy Director
Heather Mason, Comp. & Class Supervisor
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mike Timm, Director
Tammi Shepherd, Chief, Application Services
LIBRARY BOARD Laura Mancini, Director
John Chamber, Chair
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Equalization Officer
FISCAL SERVICES Lynn Sonkiss, Manager
Gaia Piir, Chief
Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Supervisor II
Katie West. Grant Compliance
Monica Tinsley, Analyst
Antonio Pisacreta, Analyst
Terri Brockmiller, Analyst
LaQuita Lowery, Analyst
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 D. Crawford
David Woodward
David Bowman
TOM MIDDLETON
Chairperson
EILEEN KOWALL
Vice Chairperson
HELAINE ZACK
Minority Vice Chairperson
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OTHERS PRESENT, cont’d.
FISCAL SERVICES Stacey Smith, Analyst
MEDICAL EXAMINER Cas Miarko, Administrator
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
PROBATE COURT Rebecca Schnelz, Court Administrator
Jill Daly, Probate Register
PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE Jessica Cooper, Prosecuting Attorney
Paul Walton, Chief Assistant Prosecutor
PURCHASING Andy Krumwiede, Buyer II
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Melissa McClellan, Executive Lieutenant
Dale Cunningham, Fiscal Officer
Matt Costello, Supervisor, Program Services
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Steven Korth, Manager
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP Pat Kittle, Supervisor
Steve Joppich, Attorney
GENERAL PUBLIC Ian Sandler-Bowen, Citizen
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Phil Weipert, Commissioner, District #8
Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Brandon Rusz, Intern
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Crawford moved approval of the minutes from August 3, 2017, as printed. Supported by
Kowall.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA
Chairperson Middleton indicated that the following items would be added to the agenda: “Board of
Commissioners – Amendment to the Agreement with the Charter Township of Independence
Corridor Improvement Authority” as Item #16, and “Board of Commis sioners – Updated Policy for
Participation in Downtown Development Authorities, Local Development Authorities, Corridor
Improvement Authorities and Limitation on County Revenue Subject to Capture by all Authorities”
as Item #17.
Crawford moved approval of the agenda, as amended. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Commissioner Woodward introduced his nephew, Ian Sandler-Bowen, a Berkley High School
student, to the Finance Committee. Mr. Sandler-Bowen is interested in public policy and
government.
FY 2017/FY 2018/FY 2019 CONTINGENCY REPORT
There are no items on today’s agenda that will affect the FY 2017 – FY 2019 Contingency balance
of $130,922. The Classification and Rate Change balance will be decreased by $9,978 for FY 2018
only with the adoption of Item #6 on today’s agenda. The FY 2017 Capital Outlay balance will be
decreased by $22,413 with the approved memo for furniture replacement in the 52/1 District Court
in Novi. The Assigned Fund Balance will be reduced by $1,545,500 under Catastrophic Claims with
the adoption of Item #5 on today’s Agenda.
Fleming moved to receive and file the Contingency Report. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. County Executive Compliance Office/Purchasing – Contract Exception Report for the August
31, 2017 Finance Committee Meeting
B. Sheriff’s Office – FY 2018 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program
Grant Application
C. Health and Human Services – Children’s Village Division – 2018 Child and Adult Care Food
Program Application
Kowall moved to receive and file the Communications . Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
16. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
On June 12, 2008, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution
#08117, which approved the County’s participation in the Charter Township of Independence and
the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority Tax Increment Financ ing Plan. The current
resolution approves an amendment to the agreement that provides for a nine-year extension of the
term through tax collections attributable to tax year 2029 , and the amount of County tax capture
remains at $1,294,501.37. Mr. Kittle thanked County staff and Commissioners, and he indicated
that this will help them fund the final phase of their project. The Tax Increment Financing District
Review Policy Ad Hoc Review Committee met on August 30, 2017 and unanimously approved the
resolution and agreement.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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17. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – UPDATED POLICY FOR PARTICIPATION IN DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES, LOCAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES, CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITIES AND LIMITATION ON COUNTY REVENUE SUBJECT TO
CAPTURE BY ALL AUTHORITIES
The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopts the recommended
revisions to the TIF Policy with two new requirements. One is that projects the County agrees to
have its tax revenue captured for must include the construction of a building/structure or the
improvement of a roadway in the community’s list of projects for its plan. The second revision
prohibits an Authority from using County taxes to accumulate funding to attract a developer to a
District.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution . Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll cal l vote.
1. MR #17245 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MEDICATION -ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT)
PROGRAM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH
NETWORK (OCHN) AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR INMATE CASEWORK SPECIALIST
POSITION WORKING ON MAT PROGRAM AND JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT (JAWS )
PROGRAM
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of an interlocal agreement b etween the County of
Oakland, the Oakland County Sheriff and the Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) for a
pilot Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program in the Oakland County Jail and for
reimbursement from the OCHN for services provided by an Inma te Casework Specialist. Under the
agreement the OCHN would provide reimbursement for an Inmate Casework Specialist position to
do work involving the MAT Program and the Jail Alliance with Support (JAWS) Program. The
resolution reflects that the Board of Commissioners approves the interlocal agreement for
reimbursement up to $78,032 for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. An
existing part-time Inmate Casework Specialist position will be deleted and replaced with a new full -
time eligible Inmate Casework Specialist in the Sheriff/Inmate Program Services Division.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. MULTIDEPARTMENT (SHERIFF’S OFFICE, COMMU NITY CORRECTIONS AND CIRCUIT
COURT) – 2017 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT AND GRANT APPLICATION
Local allocations for the Juvenile Assistance (JAG) grant are determined based on the three -year
violent crime averages reported in the FBI’s uniform crime reporting program. Last year Oakland
County received $80,862 in JAG grant funding, and the City of Pontiac received direct funding. This
year the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has allocated $149,658 to Oakland
County and the City of Pontiac jointly under the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
(JAG) Program for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2020. In order for the
grant application to be considered , a subrecipient agreement between Oakland County and the City
of Pontiac is required to be adopted and included in the grant application packet. Oaklan d County
is to serve as fiduciary for the entire award. Oakland County’s allocation for this year’s JAG grant
award is $52,994, which is a decrease of $27,868 from last year’s award. The City of Pontiac’s
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allocation is $96,664. Oakland County grant funds will be used for Community Corrections
($26,394), Oakland County Sheriff’s Office ($18,700) and Oakland County Circuit Court ($7,900).
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming .
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. MR #17241 – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – RESIDENTIAL LEASE –
OAKLAND URBAN GROWERS – WATERFORD OAKS
The Parks and Recreation Commission is requesting approval of a residential lease between the
County of Oakland and Oakland Urban Growers for a 1,392 square foot house at 1580 Scott Lake
Road, Waterford, Michigan, directly adjacent to the greenhouse complex near the Waterford Oaks
County Park. Pursuant to state statutes with residential leases, Oakland Urban Growers is using
this house as a residential lease for their caretaker. T he lease period is from October 1, 2017
through December 31, 2027. A market rate study was done by Facilities to determine the market
rate, and it increases by 2% with all leases. The Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible
for the maintenance of the property.
Crawford moved approv al of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. MR #17242 – PARKS AND RECREATION - LEASE – OAKLAND URBAN GROWERS –
WATERFORD OAKS
The Parks and Recreation Commission is requesting approval of a lease agreement between
Oakland County and Oakland Urban Growers for the use of greenhouses and surrounding property
located at 1580 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Oaks County Park. The period of the lease is from
October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2027 . Pursuant to the terms of the lease, Oakland Urban
Growers is responsible for the rent, utility costs and maintenance/repair costs for the greenhouses.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
AGENDA
The presenters were not available at this time for Item #5, so Chairperson Middleton
indicated that Item #5 would be taken when the presenters arrive . There were no
objections.
6. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2 017 – FISCAL YEAR 2018
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR THE EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY
THE MICHIGAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STAT E, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) COUNCIL 25, LOCAL 2437 (CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY COURT
EMPLOYEES)
The Human Resources Committee is requesting approval of the proposed Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Circuit Court/Family Court and the
Michigan American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employ ees (AFSCME), Council 25,
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Local 2437, for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2018. The parties have
agreed to a 2% wage increase for FY 2017 or “Me Too” with the general non -represented
employees, if a greater increase was approved. As part of the agreement a new salary range has
been established for the Personal Protection Order Liaison classification, as follows: Base -
$1,913.13; 1 Year - $2,028.46; 2 Year - $2,144.01; 3 Year - $2,259.37; 4 Year - $2,374.71; 5 Year -
$2,490.02.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Crawford absent .
7. 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
The Department of Health and Human Services is requesting approval of an amendment to a local
agreement between Oakland County and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
for the continuation of shelter care services for neglected and abused youth. The State of Michigan
is raising the per diem rate for all shelters. The amendment extends the contract expiration from
September 30, 2017 to September 30, 2018.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
8. MR #17243 – PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT – ANIMAL SHELTER AND PET
ADOPTION CENTER – ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
The Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center is requesting approval of a donation in the amount of
$25,000 from the Estate of Alexander Bzenko. The funds will b e received in the Animal Shelter
Legacy Fund, which is primarily used to help with animals that are injured and/or ill and that need to
be sent out to a local veterinarian.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – WATER MAIN
EXTENSION GREENCASTLE SUBDIVISION, FARMINGTON HILLS – INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT PROJECT APPROPRIATION
In March of this year the Board of Commissioners approved funding for the construction of a water
main in the Greencastle Subdivision in Farmington Hills, which is associated with the Middlebelt
Tunnel Project. The County entered into a contract in April 2017 with the City of Farmington Hills
for the water main and groundwater testing program to demonstrate to the residents that the
groundwater is still satisfactory. This resolution approves the appropriation and transfer of
$1,545,500 from the General Fund Catastrophic Claims Ass igned Fund Balance to the Building and
Liability Fund so that when bills come in for this project, they will be able to cover the costs and
track the funds. If any money comes back from insurance recoveries, that money will go back to
the Building and Liability Fund. As part of the project the residents will receive up to $4,000 toward
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the cost of the connection from their homes to the new water main. Mr. Korth indicated that another
round of groundwater testing will take place in June 2018.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
9. MR #17244 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES – MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE –
AGREEMENT WITH ARCTURUS HEALTHCARE, PLC.
The Medical Examiner’s Office is requesting approval of an agreement between the Oakland
County Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) and Arcturus Healthcare, PLC for the study of the brain of
terminally ill patients with Alzheimer’s Disease post mortem. Mr. Miarko indicated that there are
2,000 patients signed up for this research. The agreement provides for reimbursement to the
Medical Examiner’s Office pursuant to the current MEO fee schedule.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Support ed by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
10. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – WINDSTREAM CONTRACT #003621
EXTENSION THROUGH 2019
The Department of Information Technology is requesting approval of an extension of a contract
between Oakland County and Windstream. The current contract expires on September 30, 2017,
and the resolution approves an extension for the contract for two years through September 30,
2019. Windstream provides local phone service, as well as ba ckup, toll-free assistance.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Bowman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
11. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNI NG AND ENGINEERING – JUVENILE
COURT’S DEPUTY REGISTER OFFICE RECONFIGURATION PROJECT
Due to changes in the law, the Juvenile Court’s Deputy Register’s Office has more requirements to
comply with the Court Rules and Statutes and the State Co urt Administration Office (SCAO)
Permanency Indicator Reports. As a result, there is a need for more office space. The resolution
approves a project to reconfigure the 1,316 square feet of office and breakroom space for a more
efficient and effective operation. The estimated cost of this project is $39,915, which is av ailable in
the Capital Improvement Program/Building Improvement Fund.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
12. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – CHILDREN’S
VILLAGE DISHWASHER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Facilities Management is requesting approval of the Children’s Village Dishwasher Replacement
Project, which consists of the replacement of the existing dishwashers in Building B, C, D, G and H
at Children’s Village. The dishwashers are older and replacement parts are hard to find. The
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estimated cost of the project is $49,922.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
13. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS – NORTH
OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Facilities Management is requesting approval of the North Oakland Health Center Chiller
Replacement Project, which consists of the replacement of the chiller at the North Oakland Health
Center (NOHC). The estimated cost of the project is $200,925.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
14. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS – WATER MAIN
VALVE TESTING AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Facilities Management is requesting approval of the Water Main Valve Testing and Replacement
Project, which consists of the purchase o f specialized testing equipment. This testing equipment
can provide information about which valves and hy drants are in good working conditi on and which
need replacement to be sure they are operable in the case of a water main break on the County
Campus.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
15. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS – BUILDING
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT/FIRST PHASE
Last year, the Board of Commissioners had adopted MR #16250 to authorize Facilities
Maintenance and Operations to conduct a Pilot Phase of the Building Management System (BMS)
Replacement. Facilities Management staff worked closely with Corporation Counsel, Purchasing
and Information Technology to establish a pilot program, which was successful with contractor,
Limbach Company LLC of Pontiac. At this time, Facilities Management is requesting approval to
move forward with Phase 1 to complete the BMS replacement with more buildings, including a
contract with Limbach Company, LLC of Pontiac. This project is estimated at $1,000,000, and
Phase 1 is estimated to be completed in one year.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
THE COMMITTEE RECESSED FROM 10:22 A.M. UNTIL 10:36 A.M.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
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BUDGET HEARINGS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/LIBRARY BOARD
Mr. Ward presented the FY 2018 – FY 2020 budget for the Board of Commissioners (BOC). Mr.
Ward gave a brief summary of some of the changes that have been made in the department, such
as the videotaping of meetings. One of the top priorities is to continue to impl ement a
communication strategy. In the last couple of months BOC staff has been worki ng with the
Department of Information Technology (IT) to implement and integrate with IT’s social media staff in
IT to utilize the existing platforms and audience that IT has developed, such as Facebook ads for
events and livestreaming. The next step is t o improve the BOC webpage to create a more
interactive site and make it more engaging from each Commissioner’s individual page to allow the
Commissioners to interact more effectively with their constituents. Mr. Ward indicated that it should
take about 4-6 weeks to implement that. There is $100,000 that has been set aside for that project,
which would be partially -funded by the savings from the elimination of the videotaping contract.
In addition, BOC staff will work with the Commissioners to develop an abbreviated annual report
that would be individualized and focused on each Commissioner’s constituents. It would be an
over-sized postcard, which could include an interactive survey wit h a request for email addresses.
This would provide an opportunity for constituents to sign up for electronic newsletters, making it
easier to communicate with them to keep them up to date about BOC news and events. Mr. Ward
answered questions posed by th e Commissioners about the line-item budget.
LIBRARY BOARD
Ms. Mancini indicated that there has been a small increase in the usage of the Library as the
economy is improving. About 75% of the patrons are members of the general public, who are
representing themselves in court on a legal issue, about 20% are attorneys and about 10% are
geared for supporting the courts, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Corporation Counsel.
Information is available to constituents on line about Library services. A new onlin e catalog has
been added to the website to allow patrons to access information electronically at their desk. There
are now three social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn and E -government). The E-government
channel provides a digital newsletter to patrons. Ms. Mancini invited the Commissioners to sign up
for the newsletters. Ms. Mancini indicated that the overall goal of the Library is to continue to
provide great service to all users and become a more electronic library.
Mr. Chambers indicated that since he became Chairperson of the Library Board , the Legal Aid
Clinics have expanded from one to four, which are provided at no cost. Mr. Chambers indicated
that they would like the Library to be more electronic; however, some things are not going to be
available electronically because a small group of publishers will not provide electronic documents,
and some courts do not support electronic information due to legal requirements. There is a
transition and costs involved when documents are integrated electronically. The 10-year plan
included staff reduction requirements, and two years ago staff was reduced by one person.
Commissioner Taub requested that when the Library Board plans meetings, they coordinate
meeting dates with the Board of Commissioners’ meeting calendar so that there are no conflicts
with Library Board members. Ms. Mancini and Mr. Chambers answered questions posed by the
Commissioners about the line -item budget.
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OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Budget Wrap -Up – Finance Committee Recommendation (Budget Amendment List as of
8/24/17 included in packet)
Crawford moved approval of the County Executive’s Budget Recommendation for FY 2018,
FY 2019 and FY 2020. Supported by Taub.
Long moved to amend the Budget by approving Section A, Amendments Made Pursuant to
Adoption by Separate Resolutions MR #17172, MR #17176, MR #17163, MR #17193, MR
#17195, MR #17205, MR #17208, MR #17212 and MR #17215, MR #17216, MR #17217,
MR #17218, MR #17219, MR #17220, MR #17209, MR #17236, MR #17237. Supported by
Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Taub moved to amend the Budget by approving Section B, Human Resources Committee
Recommended Amendments. Supported by Long.
Ms. Sonkiss indicated that this Amendment reflects a change to update Probate Court Judge
salaries and fringe benefits based on a memorandum from the Michigan State Court Administrative
Office (SCAO) dated August 16, 2017, which has been added as B.1a.
Motion carried unanimously o n a roll call vote.
Crawford moved to amend the Budget by approving Section C, Finance Committee
Recommended Amendments Items 1 – 3. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Woodward moved to ame nd the Non-Departmental budget, as follows: “appropriate
$2,000,000 (including the $1,000,000 in designated fund balance for this purpose) for
the Local Road Improvement Program in FY 2018 to provi de an effective means to
economic development and improve the overall quality of life for Oakland County
residents.” Supported by Zack.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Zack, Woodward, Bowman (3)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Taub, Fleming, Crawford , Middleton (6)
Motion to amend failed on a roll call vote.
Woodward moved to amend the Budget , as follows: “designate the appropriation of
$500,000 for the development of an Oakland County Save the Rain Fund for the
purposes of supporting green infrastructure and storm water mitigation techniques
on public property.” Supported by Bowman.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Zack, Woodward, Bowman (3)
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NAYS: Kowall, Long, Taub, Fleming, Crawford, Middleton (6)
Motion to amend failed on a roll call vote.
Woodward moved to amend the Budget, as follows: “to assign fund balance with the FY
2017 Year-End Report of $500,000 for the Economic Development & Community
Affairs department, Workforce Development Division to be utilized in a partnership
with Oakland Intermediate School District f or an Oakland County High School
Apprenticeship Program.”
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Crawford voting no.
Woodward moved to amend the Budget, as follows: “to appropriate $500,000 to the
Prosecutor’s Office budget, commencing in FY 2018, for the purposes of prosecuting
internet fraud, cyber bullying and other white collar crimes.”
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Zack, Woodward, Bowman (3)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Taub, Fleming, Crawford, Middleton (6)
Motion to amend failed on a roll call vote.
Woodward moved to amend the Budget, as follows: “to appropriate $1,000,000 in FY 2018
for the purposes of creating a Tri -Party parks and recreation program in partnership
with the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and local governments.”
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Zack, Woodward, Bowman (3)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Taub, Fleming, Crawford, Middleton (6)
Motion to amend failed on a roll call vote.
Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Taub moved to authorize a Pub lic Notice and Public Hearing for September 28, 2017, 9:45
a.m. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05
p.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.