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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2018.07.09 - 37179 July 9, 2018 Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government 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 PRESE NT: Christine Long, Wade Fleming, Marcia Gershenson, Bob Hoffman, Eileen Kowall, Adam Kochenderfer, Nancy Quarles COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT : AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B Michael Karson, CEO BICENTENNIAL STUDY GROUP (BSG) Bill Bullard, Member Judy Davids, Member V. Gail Simpson, Member CHILDREN’S VILLAGE Jody Overall, Manager CIRCUIT COURT Michael Warren, Judge/BSG Chairman Michael Adams, Intern to Judge Warren CITY OF ROYAL OAK Carol Schwanger, Office of the Mayor HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Director Leigh-Anne Stafford, Health Officer HOMELAND SECURITY Thom Hardesty, Manager HUMAN RESOURCES Sara Kohn, Analyst II HURON -CLINTON METROPOLITAN AUTHO RITY Jaye Quadrozzi, Oakland County Member INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Kaitlin Keeler, IT Business Analyst/BSG Staff Support BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director/BSG Vice Chair Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst Connie Srogi, Analyst Jami Monte, Committee Coordinator Angelina Torres, Intern PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Long led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Kowall moved approval of the minutes of June 4, 2018 and June 13, 2018, as printed. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried on a voice vote. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Bob Hoffman Eileen Kowall Adam Kochenderfer Nancy Quarles CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson WADE FLEMING Vice Chairperson MARCIA GERSHENSON Minority Vice Chairperson General Government Committee Page 2 July 9, 2018 AGENDA Gershenson moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Ward introduced the Board of Commiss ioners’ new summer intern , Angelina Torres. AGENDA ITEMS 1. BICENTENNIAL STUDY GROUP – REPORT Judge Warren stated that it was a pleasure to serve as Chairman of the Bicentennial Study Group and introduced the me mbers that were present. He gave an overview of the Bicentennial Study Group’s Report to the Board of Commissioners and stated that although the charge of the Study Group has completed, he and the members are committed to th is project long term. Mr. Ward explained that there is a resolution being drafted with collaboration between the Board of Commissioners and the administration in regard to forming a commission and securing funding. Hoffman moved to receive and file the Bicentennial Study Group Report . Supported by Fleming. Motion carried on a voice vote. 2. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ADOPTION The Homeland Security Division is seeking adoption of the Oakland County 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan. With grant funding, Oakland County contracted with Integrated Solutions Consulting for planning and preparation of the Plan update, with input from the Oakland County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), stakeholders, representatives from all 62 communities, school districts and residents. The Plan is nearly 800 pages , with specific hazard mitigation recommendations for every community in the county, as well as every school district. The purpose of this Plan is to identify potential problems in order to mitigate them. In compliance with the requiremen ts of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Oakland County must have an approved Hazard Mitigation Plan in place to be eligible for pre-disaster and post-disaster mitigation funds . Homeland Security is see king adoption by the Board of Commissioners and all 62 communities. Fleming moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Kochenderfer. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH OAKLAND SCHOOLS FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL PLANNING SERVICES Children’s Village (CV) is requesting approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Oakland County and Oakland Schools. This A greement is for educational serv ices to be provided by Oakland Schools for the time period of July 1 , 2018 through June 30, 2019 , with a not-to-exceed amount of $87,332. Oakland Schools will assign one (1) full-time and one (1) part-time staff person to work with CV to help children in the residential treatment programs to transition back into their community -based schools. This will be a new service in expansion of the current re -entry process that has already proven to be successful. General Government Committee Page 3 July 9, 2018 Fleming moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Hoffman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, JULY 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2023 Children’s Village is requesting approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and the Waterford School District from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023. This agreement will allow the Waterford School District to continue providin g educational services to the youth who are residing at CV. This is a five- year agreement and CV will be responsible for $244,470 in the first school year and $250,390 in the next school year. These amounts are reimbursable by 50% from the State Child Care Fund. Gershenson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Fleming Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – ADJUSTMENTS TO THE HEALTH DIVISION FEE SCH EDULE AND POSITION CHANGES The Health Division is seeking approval of adjustments to the Health Division Fee Schedule and position changes. This proposal recommends a reorganization, additional positions, as well as increases, changes and new fees in the existing fee schedule. These recommendations are due to new demands on emerging issues for the Health Division, including research on the se issues. A comprehensive study across the Health Division was completed and significant need was found due to increased services, creating heavy workload burdens on staff and administration . In an effort to continue to provide timely services to clients , six (6) positions are needed in order to increase service delivery: one full-time eligible (FTE) Chief Environmental Health Activities, two (2) FTE Public Health Sanitarian Technicians, one (1) full-time non- eligible (FTNE) Public Health Sanitarian Technician , one FTE Health Program Coordinator, and one (1) FTNE Public Health Educator III. The new and increased fees will cover the cost of these positions. The Fee Schedule has not been adjusted since 2008. Discussion was held. Fleming moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Hoffman moved for direct referral to the Human Resources and Finance Committees. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a voice vote. 6. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1 -B – FY 2019 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The Area Agency on Aging 1 -B (AAA 1-B) is seeking approval of their Fiscal Year 201 9 Annual Implementation Plan. Mr. Karson stated that AAA 1-B serves a six -county region, including Oakland, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair and Washtenaw . The region consists of a population of over 700,000 older adults, with 287,000 seniors in Oakland County. AAA 1 -B plans to invest $14.5 million for FY 2019 to serve the senior residents in Oakland County. Th is is the last year of the three -year Annual Implementation Plan. For 2019, $19.5 million is coming from federal and state funding and $126,800 from the six-county region, with $98,000 from Oakland County. Services that have been allocated for some of General Government Committee Page 4 July 9, 2018 these funds include in-home meals, congregate meals, community living support, care management information assistance, long-term care and resources advocacy. As part of the program going forward, AAA 1-B is looking to grow their wellness planning and training for older adults to manage chronic conditions, as well as continuing advocacy and leadership which has brought $3.6 million of additional revenue over the last couple of years. AAA 1-B plans to introduce nutrition education, counseling for menu prep, goal setting and understanding of nutritional foods. Mr. Karson stated that AAA 1 -B categorizes seniors from 0-5, with 0 being the highest need. Oakland County no longer has any category 0 seniors on AAA 1 -B’s waitlist due to the additional funding that Oakland County has allocated. Commissioner Gershenson requested a breakdow n of the full AAA 1 -B waitlist for Oakland County seniors of all categories. Mr. Karson agreed to provide the information. Commissioner Gershenson also requested a breakdown of where AAA 1-B’s funding comes from; Commissioner Long directed her to the AAA 1-B report on pages 101-103 in the full General Government Committee packet. Fleming moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Hoffman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. HURON -CLINTON METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY – PRESENTATION Ms. Quadrozzi provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority. She explained that the Huron-Clinton Metroparks consist of 13 parks encompassed in Oakland, Livingston, Macomb, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties . Three of the Metroparks are in Oakland County: Kensington, Indian Springs and Stony Creek. Discussion was held. Commissioner Gershenson requested that Ms. Quadrozzi report back to this Committee at least once a year and Ms. Quadrozzi agreed. Fleming moved to receive and file the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority PowerPoint Presentation. Supported by Hoffman . Motion carried on a voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. DHHS Board Minutes – 5/15/18 B. Letter from Addison Twp. Clerk C. Letter from City of Orchard Lake Village D. OLHSA Board Minutes – 4/25/18 E. OLHSA Board Agenda – 6/27/18 F. Health and Human Services – Children’s Village Division – 2018-2019 National School Lunch Program Commissioner Gershenson commented that she was shocked by the number of children that are going hungry in Oakland County. Kochenderfer moved to receive and file Communication Item s A – F. Supported by Fleming. Motion carried on a voice vote. General Government Committee Page 5 July 9, 2018 OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Long advised the Committee that Commissioner Shelley Taub’s appointment on the Library Board expires August 24th and will be placed on the next agenda. Mr. Ward stated that there are discussions being held rega rding reducing the size of the Law L ibrary in order to build a new courtroom for the new Circuit Court judgeship that th e Board of Commissioners approved last year. Discussion was held. There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 11:01 a.m. ______________________________________ _____________________________________ Jami Monte, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.