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October 31, 2018
Chairperson Hoffman called the meeting of the Human Resources Committee to order at 1:31
p.m. in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in
Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Bob Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer, Thomas Middleton, Philip Weipert, Helaine Zack
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
David Bowman
OTHERS PRESENT
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Malcolm Brown, Deputy County Executive
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Director
HUMAN RESOURCES Jordie Kramer, Director
Heather Mason, Supervisor
Julie Fisher, Labor Relations
Sara Kohn, HR Analyst II
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Hoffman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Kochenderfer moved approval of the previous minutes of October 17, 2018, as printed.
Supported by Weipert.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Weipert moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, BLDG. 12E, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341 -0475
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Thomas Middleton
Philip Weipert
Helaine Zack
BOB HOFFMAN
Chairperson
ADAM KOCHENDERFER
Vice Chairperson
DAVID BOWMAN
Minority Vice Chairperson
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – OAKLAND
SCHOOLS HOME VISITATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The resolution accepts a grant in the amount of $256,212 by the Michigan Department of Education
under the Home Visitation Grant program for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30,
2019. The funding will be used for additional nurses and another special revenue provision nursing
position. The program includes nurse visitation for first-time mothers through the child’s 2nd birthday,
and it’s intended to reduce infant mortality, neglect and abuse. The grant funds allow the Health
Division to expand the program into the southern communities of Oakland County, including Oak Park,
Southfield, Madison Heights, Royal Oak Township, Ferndale, Lathrup Village and Berkley.
Zack moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Weipert.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bowman absent.
2. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEARS 2019, 2020 AND 2021 COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES LABOR COUNCIL, (GELC), REPRESENTING CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
EMPLOYEES
The Human Resources Department is seeking approval of the proposed Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Children’s Village and the
Government Employees Labor Council. This bargaining unit represents about 144 employees at
Children’s Village. This is a three-year contract with an increase in wages of 2% for FY 2019. For FY
2020 there would be a wage reopener for this bargaining unit, and then for FY 2021 there would be a
1% increase in wages or a “me too”, and they have agreed to a “me-too” on health care benefits and
retirement. For the non-economic section of the contract there is a modification of language pertaining
to Dues Check-Off.
Middleton moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Weipert.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bowman absent.
Middleton moved to directly refer the resolution to Finance. Supported by Kochenderfer.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
3. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEARS 2019, 2020 AND 2021 COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN NURSES
ASSOCIATION
The Human Resources Department is seeking approval of the proposed Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Health Department and the Michigan
Nurses Association. This bargaining unit represents about 70 Public Health Nurses. This is a three-
year contract with an increase in wages of 2% for FY 2019. For FY 2020 there would be a wage
reopener for this bargaining unit, and then for FY 2021 there would be a 1% increase in wages or a
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“me too”, and they have agreed to a “me-too” on health care benefits and retirement. For the non-
economic section of the contract there is a modification of language pertaining to Dues Check-Off.
Commissioner Weipert inquired about the request in FY 2020 for a wage reopener. Ms. Kramer
indicated that they are waiting to see what the results are of the Compensation St udy.
Weipert moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bowman absent.
Weipert moved to directly refer the resolution to Finance. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
4. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2019 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES
UNION AFFILIATED WITH IBEW LOCAL 58, AFL-CIO (O.C.E.U.)
The Human Resources Department is seeking approval of the proposed Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Employees Union/IBEW. This
bargaining unit represents about 363 employees. This is a one-year contract with an increase in
wages of 2% for FY 2019 and a “me-too” for employee benefits and retirement. Language changes
were made for on-call pay and shift-exchange with a delayed start time after a 16-hour shift with
Water Resources Commissioner employees. There are also modifications regarding management
responsibility, grievance procedures, promotions and adoption by reference of relevant resolutions
and personnel policies that are adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on or before
September 30, 2018.
Weipert moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bowman absent.
Weipert moved to directly refer the resolution to Finance. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
5. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2019, 2020 AND 2021 COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND
COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION, (OCDSA), REPRESENTING CORRECTIONS
AND COURT SERVICES
The Human Resources Department is seeking approval of the proposed Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Sheriff and the Oakland County
Deputy Sheriff’s Association Corrections and Court Services. This bargaining unit represents about
350 Corrections and Court Services employees. This is a three-year contract with an increase in
wages of 2% for FY 2019. For FY 2020 there is a 2% increase with a “me-too”, and then for FY 2021
there would be a 2% increase in wages or a “me too”, and they have agreed to a “me-too” on health
care benefits. For dental, the High Option will be increased from $1,250 to $1,500 effective January
1, 2019. Regarding Deferred Compensation, the County Employer match will be increased from
$1,000 to $1,500 effective January 1, 2019; from $1,500 to $2,000 effective January 1, 2020; and
from $2,000 to $2,500 effective January 1, 2021. With regard to the Retiree Health Savings Account,
the County’s contribution will increase from $75 to $100 per pay period effective January 1, 2019;
from $100 to $115 per pay period effective January 1, 2020; and from $115 to $125 per pay period
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effective January 1, 2021. The Physical Fitness incentive program will increase from $100 to $125
effective January 1, 2019, and there is language in the contract of how deputies can obtain that.
Under the non-economic section of the contract there are modifications to language for promotions,
filling of vacancies, scheduling leave, shift changes/preferences and overtime.
Weipert moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bowman absent.
Weipert moved to directly refer the resolution to Finance. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
6. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEARS 2019, 2020 AND 2021 COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND
COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION, (OCDSA), REPRESENTING LAW
ENFORCEMENT
The Human Resources Department is seeking approval of the proposed Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Sheriff and the Oakland County
Deputy Sheriff’s Association Law Enforcement. This bargaining unit represents about 432 Law
Enforcement employees. This is a three-year contract with an increase in wages of 2% for FY 2019.
For FY 2020 there is a 2% increase with a “me-too”, and then for FY 2021 there would be a 2%
increase in wages or a “me too”, and they have agreed to a “me-too” on health care benefits. For
dental, the High Option will be increased from $1,250 to $1,500 effective January 1, 2019. Regarding
Deferred Compensation, the County Employer match will be increased from $1,000 to $1,500
effective January 1, 2019; from $1,500 to $2,000 effective January 1, 2020; and from $2,000 to
$2,500 effective January 1, 2021. The Physical Fitness incentive program will increase from $100 to
$125 effective January 1, 2019, and there is language in the contract of how deputies can obtain that.
Under the non-economic section of the contract there are modifications to language for Dues Check-
Off, promotions and filling of vacancies, scheduling leave, shift changes/preferences and overtime.
Weipert moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Kochenderfer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bowman absent.
Weipert moved to directly refer the resolution to Finance. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
7. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEARS 2019, 2020 AND 2021 COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND
COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION, REPRESENTING
PROSECUTOR’S INVESTIGATORS
The Human Resources Department is seeking approval of the proposed Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Prosecutor and the Prosecutor’s
Investigators Association. The bargaining unit represents about 9 Prosecutor’s Investigators. This is
a three-year contract with an increase in wages of 2% for FY 2019, and a six-year step was added for
this classification. For FY 2020 there is a 1% increase with a “me-too,” and for FY 2021 there is a 1%
increase with a “me-too,” and they have agreed to a “me-too” on benefits, including healthcare and
retirement. Under the non-economic section of the contract there are modifications to language for
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Dues Check-Off, and a section for Defense and Indemnification was added to the contract.
Weipert moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bowman absent.
Weipert moved to directly refer the resolution to Finance. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Position Change Summary – Final FY 2018
Kochenderfer moved to receive and file the Communications item. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
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Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.