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September 17, 2018
Chairperson Long called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:33 a.m. in
Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT :
Christine Long, Wade Fleming, Marcia Gershenson, Bob Hoffman, Eileen Kowall, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Adam Kochenderfer
OTHERS PRESENT:
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE Jody Overall, Manager
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Director
HOMELAND SECURITY Thom Hardesty, Manager
Blake Walton, Intern
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Pam Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Long led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Fleming moved approval of the minutes of August 27, 2018, as printed. Supported by
Gershenson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA
Fleming moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Hoffman.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Hardesty introduced Blake Walton, an intern and senior from Oakland University in the Criminal
Justice Program, that will be working with the Homeland Security Division until January of 2019.
Chairperson Long welcomed back Pam Worthington as the Committee Coordinator for the General
Government Committee.
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
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. MR #18308 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2018 AS NATIONAL
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes September 2018 as
National Hispanic Heritage Month. The period of September 15, 2018, through October 15, 2018, will be
a time to celebrate the ancestry, cultures and contributions of American citizens who are from, or have
ancestors from, Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Kowall moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Hoffman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer and Quarles absent.
2. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION –
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018
ACCEPTANCE
The State of Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Division has awarded Oakland County $61,221 in grant funding for the period of October 1, 2017, through
September 30, 2018. The grant requires a County match of $61,221, which will be provided through an
in-kind match from salaries. The grant is a performance grant that serves as the baseline for an
emergency management program. The FY 2018 award reflects an increase of $7,717 from last year’s
award.
Kowall moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Gershenson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer and Quarles absent.
3. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – RYAN WHITE
HIV/AIDS TREATMENT EXTENSION ACT OF 2009 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND THE CITY OF DETROIT
The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 requires that intergovernmental agreements
be established between political subdivisions that have not less than 10% of the areas reported AIDS
cases and that provide HIV/AIDS related services. The Health Division is seeking approval of an
intergovernmental agreement between the County of Oakland and the City of Detroit, and pursuant to
the agreement the County will provide information to the City of Detroit regarding HIV needs and services.
The City of Detroit will utilize the information to request Ryan White Treatment Extension Act funds and
act as Grantee of the funds. This item was approved for an Automatic Direct Referral to the Finance
Committee.
Kowall moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer and Quarles absent.
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4. 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
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking approval of the renewal of a contract with the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the provision of shelter care services for abused
and neglected children at Mandy’s Place. The contract period is from October 1, 2018, through
September 30, 2021, with a provision for a two-year contract extension. The per diem rate is set by the
State of Michigan and is currently $359.13. When necessary, a $16 per hour rate is established in cases
whereby youth are designated as needing one-on-one staff. This item was approved for an Automatic
Direct Referral to the Finance Committee.
Gershenson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Hoffman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer and Quarles absent.
5. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION –
2018/2019 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Department of Health and Human Services/Children’s Village is seeking acceptance of a grant for
the meal reimbursement program from the Michigan Department of Education through the National
School Lunch Program. Grant funds are reimbursed to the County for meals provided to youth placed in
the Children’s Village Residential Treatment and Secure Detention programs. The reimbursement period
for the grant is from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The Oakland County Children’s Village is
reimbursed the highest amount possible because they provide whole-grain options. The amount of
reimbursement for this year is unknown because it is based on the cost of meals and snacks that are
provided within the grant period. Last year the total cost of meals was approximately $715,905, and the
reimbursement amount was $277,119. The Children’s Village also receives a reimbursement grant that
will be forthcoming for Mandy’s Place that amounts to $80,000 that helps offset costs.
Kowall moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Hoffman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer and Quarles absent.
6. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – BOARD AUDITORIUM AND COMMITTEE ROOM A
AUDIO/VIDEO UPGRADES PROJECT
There have been issues with the audio/video systems in the Board of Commissioners’ Auditorium and
Committee Room A, including a complete failure of the audio system at a recent Board meeting. Since
that time, the audio system in the auditorium has been replaced; however, there are other components
of the audio/video systems that are outdated and in need of replacing. The resolution approves the
Audio/Video Upgrades Project, which consists of new speakers, video distribution system, projection
display, control system and digital sound processor (DSP) sound system. The Department of Information
Technology has a contracted vendor that will provide the new equipment, installation and training. The
estimated cost of the project is approximately $41,000, which includes equipment, labor and a three-year
warranty.
Fleming moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Gershenson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer absent.
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Hoffman moved to directly refer the resolution to the Finance Committee. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Marquette Board of Commissioners Resolution – The Development of an Additional Lock
B. MDHHS Memo – 9/6/18
Gershenson moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
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Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.