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November 1, 2018
Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 9:36 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, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE
None.
OTHERS PRESENT
CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS Ron Crank, Plat/Boundary Specialist
COMPLIANCE OFFICE Pam Weipert, Compliance Officer
Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Administration
CORPORATION COUNSEL Mary Ann Jerge, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive/CIO
Malcolm Brown, Deputy County Executive
Tim Meyer, Deputy County Executive
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Director
HUMAN RESOURCES Jordie Kramer, Director
Sara Kohn, HR Analyst
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mike Timm, Director
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
FISCAL SERVICES Lynn Sonkiss, Fiscal Services Officer
Holly Conforti, Chief
Katie West, Grant Comp. Admin.
Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Supervisor II
Leo Lease, Senior Financial Analyst
Terri Brockmiller, Senior Financial Analyst
Antonio Pisacreta, Senior Financial Analyst
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Melissa McClellan, Executive Lieutenant
Gaia Piir, Fiscal Officer
Matt Costello, Program Services Supervisor
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER Tim Prince, Chief Manager
Mary Koeger, Civil Engineer II
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director
Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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
Nancy Quarles
TOM MIDDLETON
Chairperson
EILEEN KOWALL
Vice Chairperson
HELAINE ZACK
Minority Vice Chairperson
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes were not available and will be approved at the next meeting.
PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA
Fleming moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
FY 2019/FY 2020/FY 2021 CONTINGENCY REPORT
There are no items on today’s agenda that impact the FY 2019 General Contingency balance of $300,000. The FY
2019 Classification and Rate Change balance will be decreased by $14,000 with the adoption of Item #8 on today’s
agenda. The General Fund Equity Balance for FY 201 9 will be decreased by $100,000 with the adoption of items
#17 and #18 on today’s agenda.
Woodward 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 November 1, 2018
Finance Committee Meeting
B. Clerk/Register of Deeds – 2019 Survey and Remonumentation Grant – Grant Application
C. Sheriff’s Office – 25th Anniversary AAA Traffic Safety Grant Application
D. Information Technology 2017/2018 Master Plan Quarterly Status Executive Summary
E. Notice of Hearing: City of Pontiac – October 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. RE: Acceptance of Plant Rehabilitation
District and Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption (IFT) Certificate for Peninsula Plastics Company, Inc., located
at 1200 Auburn Road, Pontiac, MI 48342
Long moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FY 2018 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded Oakland County, along with the City of Pontiac, $124,500 in grant
funding for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2021. The County of Oakland, through a
subrecipient agreement previously approved via MR #18305, will act as the fiduciary and lead agency for the entire
grant. The City of Pontiac’s allocation is $97,789 , and they will use the funds to cover the cost of overtime hours
worked under the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Contract with Pontiac. The County’s allocation of $26,711 will
be used to purchase Tasers.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FY2018 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (BVP) PROGRAM GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The resolution authorizes the acceptance of $43,013.23 in grant funding from the U.S. Departm ent of Justice for
the period of April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2020. The grant serves as reimbursement of costs incurred by the
Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of approved bulletproof vests for deputies.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2019 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL AND TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The resolution authorizes the acceptance of $634,425 in grant funding from the Michigan Department of State
Police (MSP) – Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) for the period of October 1, 2018 through September
30, 2019. The funds are used for the Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program and provides
continued funding for four (4) Special Revenue (SR) full-time eligible (FTE) Deputy II positions and one SR FTE
Sergeant position in the Patrol Services Division. This year’s award represents a $67,671 decrease i n funding from
last year’s award.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Woodward.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FY2019 TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The resolution authorizes the acceptance of $28,512 in grant funding from the Transportation Improvement
Association for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. The funds will be used to cover overtime
hours related to alcohol and safety belt enforcement.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. SHERIFFS OFFICE – 2018 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 – AMENDMENT #1 FOR FY 2019
The resolution authorizes the approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the County of Oakland, the Oakland
County Sheriff and the Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) to receive reimbursement funding for FY
2019 Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Jail Alliance with Support (JAWS) programs for the period of
October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. The MAT program provides services to inmates inside the jail for
treating opioid use disorder, and the JAWS program assists the female jail population who are experiencing
addiction problems by providing treatment services and coordinating with the Court for a community reintegration
program. Since February 12, 2018, 1,152 inmates have been screened for the program, and 170 have gone
through the program. Pursuant to the agreement, OCHN will reimburse the County in an amount not to exceed
$78,155 to continue funding for one FTE Inmate Casework Specialist position to work with both programs.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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6. CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – 2019 SURVEY AND REMONUMENTATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Clerk/Register of Deeds is requesting authorization to accept a Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs grant in the amount of $393 ,382, which consists of $346,107.13 in current program costs and
$47,274.87 as reimbursement to the Register of Deeds Automation Fund, which will clear the debt of $2,047,000
owed to the County from the late 1990s. The current program consists of the upda te of 65 centers and 36 corners.
This is the 26th year of grant funding for this program. The funds provide partial reimbursement for one (1) General
Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) full-time eligible (FTE) Plat & Boundary Review Specialist.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Quarles absent.
7. MR #18369 – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – INDEPENDENCE OAKS – STEPP LEASE
The Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking approval of the Lease Agreement between the County of Oakland
and Aaron Stepp for a 1200-square foot house at 9489 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348, on the grounds of
the Independence Oaks County Park. Mr. Stepp has been at this location for five (5) years, and he wishes to
continue leasing the property. The term of the lease is five years beginning January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2023.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Suppor ted by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
8. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEARS 2019, 2020 AND 2021 COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY
PROSECUTOR’S INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION, REPRESENTI NG PROSECUTOR’S INVESTIGATORS
The resolution approves 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 Dues Check -
Off, and a section for Defense and Indemnification was added to the contract.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
9. 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 resolution approves the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the County of Oakland, the
Oakland County Sheriff and the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff’s Assoc iation 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.
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Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Woodward absent.
10. 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 CORRECTIONS AND COURT SERVICES
The resolution approves 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 Ser vices 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. Regarding 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
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.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Resolut ion. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
11. 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 resolution approves 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 resp onsibility,
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.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
12. 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 Nur ses. 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.
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Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
13. 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 C hildren’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 reopene r 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.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Woodward.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
14. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – AMENDMENT #6 OF THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY
HEALTH NETWORK FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES
The resolution approves Amendment #6 of the interlocal agreement between the County of Oakland and the
Oakland Community Health Network for Suicide Prevention Services. This is the last year of a five -year contract,
and the amendment consists of an increase of funding from $120,629 to $129,080, which is an increase of $8,451
from Fiscal Year 2018 funding. The period of the interlocal agree ment is from October 1, 2018 through September
30, 2019. The additional funds will be used for training for the Suicide Prevention Services program, which consists
of recognizing the signs of suicide and intervention skills across Oakland County.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
15. 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 the continuation of one (1) nurse and the addition of another Special Revenue (SR) nursing position, and
it’s specifically tied to the expansion in the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) program in the southern communities
of the County.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
16. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – FOURTH QUARTER 2018 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
The Department of Information Technology is requesting approval of the Fourth Quarter 2018 Appropriation
Transfer for development charges during the fourth quarter, which the Department of Information Technology has
determined to be $1,028,416.73 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments. Direct charges to
Special Revenue and Proprietary Fund departments are $749,708.27 and non-County agencies are $7,395.25 for
the fourth quarter of 2018. The schedule provides detailed information of all charges to departments and non -
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County agencies from Information Technology.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent.
17. MR #18350 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH OAKLAND SCHOOLS TO
PREVENT SCHOOL BULLYING
The resolution was introduced by Commissioners Gingell and Woodward to authorize the allocation of $50,000 to
renew the partnership with Oakland Schools to provide anti-bullying training for educators/school administrators
and to engage students and the community to promote awareness and understanding to combat bullying in schools.
Woodward moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
18. MR #18351 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH OAKLAND HOPE TO
PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS
The resolution was introduced by Commissioners Gingell and Woodward to authorize the allocation of $50,000 to
renew the partnership with Oakland Hope to provide human services, such as food or resale items, to low -income
individuals.
Woodward moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
19. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – MANDATED MICHIGAN INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION FUND
The resolution approves the creation of a separate fund that is required to receive grant funds from the Michigan
Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). This fund will be used for the sole purpose of accepting grant funds from
the MIDC, provided a grant contract is agreed to by all parties.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Sonkiss reminded the Commissioners that the next Finance meeting will be the last of the year, and Fiscal
Services will be bringing forth the year-end report.
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m.
_____________________________________ _____________________________
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.