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January 25, 2018
Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Finance 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
Thomas Middleton, Eileen Kowall, Helaine Zack, Shelley Goodman Taub, Wade Fleming,
Hugh Crawford, David Woodward, David Bowman
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE
Christine Long
OTHERS PRESENT
CENTRAL SERVICES Cheryl Bush, Manager, Aviation and Transport
CORPORATION COUNSEL Keith Lerminiaux, Corporation Counsel
Joseph Sova, Intern
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Pam Weipert, Compliance Officer, Compliance
Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Administrator
ECONOMIC DEV./COMM. AFFAIRS Dan Hunter, Deputy Director
Brad Hansen, Senior Business Development Rep.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Director
HOMELAND SECURITY Thom Hardesty, Manager
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mike Timm, Director
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
FISCAL SERVICES Lynn Sonkiss, Fiscal Services Officer
Gaia Piir, Chief
Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Supervisor II
Brenda Reyes-Mezza, Accountant II
Leo Lease, Financial Analyst
Terri Brockmiller, Financial Analyst
RISK MANAGEMENT Dean Schultz, Risk Manager
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Todd Hill, Lieutenant
Charles Snarey, Major
Dale Cunningham, Fiscal Officer
TREASURER’S OFFICE Andy Meisner, Treasurer
Ross Gavin, Deputy Treasurer
Fred Miller, Community Liaison
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Ben Lewis, Manager
Sid Lockhart, Special Projects Manager
MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. Steven Burke, President
John Axe, Chairman
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.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Anthony Bowen, College Intern
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Taub moved approval of the minutes from January 11, 2018, as presented. Supported by
Crawford.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA
Crawford moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Bowman.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Lerminiaux introduced Joseph Sova, Intern, to the Finance Committee.
FY 2017/FY 2018/FY 2019 CONTINGENCY REPORT
There are no items on today’s agenda that impact the FY 2018 General Contingency balance. The FY
2018 Security Reserve balance will be decreased by $30,134 with the adoption of Item #2 on today’s
agenda. FY 2018 General Fund Equity balance will be decreased by $409,844 with the adoption of items
#1a and #1b on today’s agenda for Tri-Party Funds.
Taub moved to receive and file the Contingency Report. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. County Executive Compliance Office/Purchasing – Contract Exception Report for the January 25,
2018 Finance Committee Meeting
B. Sheriff’s Office – 2018 Michigan Medical Marihuana Operation and Oversight Grant Application
C. Health and Human Services – Homeland Security Division – FY 2018 Hazardous Materials
Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Application
D. Great Lakes Water Authority: Current and Legacy Business Issues Facing GLWA – Memo dated
January 8, 2018
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Kowall moved to receive and file the items on Communications. Supported by Woodward.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
1a. MR #18010 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2018 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF TROY – RESURFACING OF SOUTH
BOULEVARD FROM ADAMS ROAD TO CROOKS ROAD – PROJECT NO. 53121
The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Doug Tietz, authorizes the release of $249,266
(Oakland County’s 1/3 share) in Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County
Designated Fund Balance for a project submitted by the City of Troy that consists of road work on South
Boulevard, from Adams to Crooks. A copy of the Cost Participation Agreement is included, and a budget
amendment of $249,266 is recommended. Any additional project costs less than 15% of the original
agreement will be honored under this agreement. Project costs exceeding 15% will require an additional
resolution and approval. Construction on this project is expected to begin this year.
1b. MR #18011 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2018 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS – RESURFACING OF
SOUTH BOULEVARD FROM ADAMS ROAD TO CROOKS ROAD – PROJECT NO. 53121
The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Doug Tietz, authorizes the release of $160,578
(Oakland County’s 1/3 share) in Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County
Designated Fund Balance for a project submitted by the City of Rochester Hills that consists of the
resurfacing of South Boulevard from Adams Road to Crooks Road. A copy of the Cost Participation
Agreement is included, and a budget amendment of $160,578 is recommended. Any additional project
costs less than 15% of the original agreement will be honored under this agreement. Project costs
exceeding 15% will require an additional resolution and approval. Construction on this project is expected
to begin this year.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Notes on the Consent Agenda.
Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
2. MR #18008 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ADDITION OF 800 HOURS TO COURT PARK DEPUTY
POSITIONS FOR ENHANCED SECURITY AT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A security assessment was done at the request of the Board of Commissioners for observation during
public meetings. The resolution authorizes the appropriation of 800 hours for part-time, non-eligible
Deputies to assure safety during Board and Committee meetings. To accommodate the security, there
will be an additional 200 hours allocated to four existing part-time Deputies. The funds for the additional
hours is $30,134, including $17,334 for fringe benefits and $12,800 for radios.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Bowman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
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3. TREASURER’S OFFICE – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL TO WAIVE INTEREST
AND FEES FOR CERTAIN QUALIFYING TAXPAYERS THROUGH APRIL 30, 2018
The Treasurer’s Office is requesting authorization to waive all County interest and fees (for the 2017
property tax collections) through April 30, 2018, for eligible taxpayers. Eligible taxpayers include seniors,
veterans and disabled members of communities who are on a fixed income and who require their income
tax return to pay their taxes. Those individuals must notify t heir city or township to obtain a local
exemption in accordance with Section 211.44(3) of Michigan Compiled Laws.
Commissioner Taub explained that there are circumstances in which homeowners obtain loans through
the Community and Home Improvement home loan program, homes are foreclosed and the County
obtains the homes due to delinquent taxes. Commissioner Taub indicated that the Commi ssioners are
not informed of these circumstances, and she suggested that a program be developed, with collaboration
between Information Technology, Community Home Improvement and the Treasurer’s Office that would
provide this information. Mr. Meisner indicated that Community and Home Improvement will not offer
loans if there are delinquent taxes on a parcel; however, he agreed that there is room for more
collaboration. Mr. Meisner offered his assistance with this.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
4. TREASURER/WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP CSO
DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN REFUNDING BONDS – FULL FAITH AND CREDIT RESOLUTION
Mr. Meisner explained that the Treasurer’s Office collaborates closely with the Water Resources
Commissioner to leverage the bond market and take advantage of low-cost borrowing opportunities and
opportunities for refunding bonds to save the taxpayers a significant amount of money. The resolution
authorizes the refinancing of the Bloomfield Township CSO Drainage District Drain Bonds, Series 2010,
dated December 1, 2010, in the principal amount of $3,000,000. The Bloomfield Township CSO Drain
Refunding Bonds, Series 2018, will have an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,435,000 to
refund all or a portion of the Series 2010 Bonds, have the full faith and credit of the County, bear an
interest rate not to exceed 6% per annum and shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity as
determined by order of the Chairperson for the Drainage Board.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
5. TREASURER/WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE
EVERGREEN-FARMINGTON SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2018
The resolution authorizes the refinancing of the Evergreen-Farmington Sewage Disposal System Bonds,
Series 2010, dated December 1, 2010, in the principal amount of $4,060,000. The prior bonds remain
outstanding in the aggregate principal amount of $3,195,000. The Evergreen -Farmington Sewage
Disposal System Refunding Bonds, Series 2018, will have an aggregate principal sum of not to exceed
$3,260,000 to refund all or a portion of the prior bonds, have the full faith and credit of the County and
bear an interest rate not to exceed 6% per annum and shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity as
determined by the County Agency.
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Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
6. CENTRAL SERVICES AVIATION DIVISION – AIRPORT LAND LEASE: BAR AIRCRAFT
LEASING, LLC
The Aviation Division is seeking approval of a new land lease between Oakland County and BAR Aircraft
Leasing, LLC for a term of 20 years, from February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2038, with an annual fixed
rent in the amount of $10,120.44 for the first two years. This lease is considered Phase 2 of a construction
project that began in October 2017 for Jet Condo Suites. Under the lease agreement the County has a
right to increase the rent amount every two years.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
7. CENTRAL SERVICES AVIATION DIVISION – AIRPORT LAND LEASE: KOSTICH FAMILY
INVESTMENTS, LLC
The Aviation Division is seeking approval of an extension of the land lease between Oakland County and
Kostich Family Investments, LLC. The term of the lease is 20 years beginning August 1, 2018 to July
31, 2038, with an annual fixed rent of $39,033.60 for the first two years. Under the lease agreement the
County has a right to increase the rent amount every two years.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
8. CENTRAL SERVICES AVIATION DIVISION – AIRPORT LAND LEASE: S & K AIRPORT
PROPERTIES, LLC
The Aviation Division is seeking approval of lease between Oakland County and S & K Airport Properties,
LLC to extend the agreement 20 years beginning February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2038, and to rewrite
the legal description of the land by combining three parcels.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Undersheriff McCabe announced that the DNA Lab is open, but it has not been communicated with the
public yet. There will be a grand opening soon, and the Commissioners will be invited.
Commissioner Taub announced that the Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) has changed
locations, and she suggested that the Commissioners stop by.
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There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:57 a.m.
______________________________________ _____________________________
Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.