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November 29, 2018
Chairperson Middleton called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 9:44 a.m. in Committee
Room A of the Commissioners' Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Thomas Middleton, Helaine Zack, Christine Long, Shelley Goodman Taub, Wade Fleming, Hugh
Crawford, David Woodward, Nancy Quarles
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE
Eileen Kowall
OTHERS PRESENT
ANIMAL CONTROL Bob Gatt, Manager
CIRCUIT COURT Dave Bilson, Deputy Court Administrator
John Cooperrider, Court Business Manager
Jacqueline Howes-Evanson, Supervisor, Drug Treatment Court
Suzanne Hollyer, Director, Friend of the Court
CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS Lisa Brown, Clerk/Register of Deeds
COMMUNITY AND HOME IMPROVEMENT Karry Rieth, Manager
Kathy Williams, Supervisor, Housing Counseling
Carla Spradlin, Grant Compliance & PC
COMPLIANCE OFFICE Pam Weipert, Compliance Officer
Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Administration
COUNTY EXECUTIVE Gerald Poisson, Deputy County Executive
EQUALIZATION Dave Hieber, Equalization Officer
Sara Cote, Senior Equalization Clerk
Shannon Moore, Tax Standard Specialist
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Art Holdsworth, Director
Ed Joss, Manager, Facilities Planning and Engineering
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Kathy Forzley, Director
Leigh-Anne Stafford, Health Officer
Jody Overall, Manager, Children’s Village
HUMAN RESOURCES Heather Mason, Supervisor
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Tammi Shepherd, Manager
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
FISCAL SERVICES Lynn Sonkiss, Fiscal Services Officer
Holly Conforti, Chief
Laura Huyghe, Supervisor I
Ebru Adoglu-Jones, Supervisor II
Cathy Bemman, Accountant II
Leo Lease, Senior Financial Analyst
Terri Brockmiller, Senior Financial Analyst
Monica Tinsley, Senior Financial Analyst
Antonio Pisacreta, Senior Financial Analyst
Kevin Syoen, Senior Financial Analyst
Ed Mullen, Senior Financial Analyst
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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OTHERS PRESENT, cont’d.
FISCAL SERVICES, cont’d. Kim Elgrably, Financial Analyst Coordinator
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
Nancy Basch, Information Systems Manager
Amy Ploof, Engineer
Kelsey Cooke, Legal Counsel
CLARK HILL, PLC John R. Axe, Bond Counsel
OAKLAND URBAN GROWERS Mike Skinner, Partner
Bruce Ellwanger, Partner
UNITED WAY Sara Gold, Director
Bryan Van Dorn, Manager
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.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Crawford moved approval of the minutes of October 18, 2018, and November 1, 2018, as presented.
Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA
Chairperson Middleton indicated that the following item will be added as Item #54, “Clerk/Register of Deeds – ACS
Enterprise Solutions, LLC Contract Extension.” In addition, Item #50, “Board of Commissioners – Oakland County
School Breakfast Program” and Item #54 will be moved up on the agenda as the 1 st and 2nd Items on the Regular
Agenda.
Taub moved approval of the agenda, as amended. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Commissioner Taub attended the MiCareerQuest Southeast event and r eported that there were over 200
volunteers, and 10,000 students participated from different areas of Michigan for hands-on learning in four (4)
different sectors (health sciences, construction, information t echnology and manufacturing). Commissioner Taub
commended Jennifer Llewellyn and her team for its success.
Ms. Sonkiss introduced Kevin Syoen and Ed Mullen as new Senior Financial Analysts in Fiscal Services.
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FY 2019/FY 2020/FY 2021 CONTINGENCY REPORT
The FY 2018 Overtime Reserve balance will be decreased by $256,000 for Overtime Reserve with the adoption of
Item #48 for the FY 2018 Year End Budget Amendments. The FY 2019 Contingency Balance will be decreased by
$54,065 with the adoption of Item #21 on today’s agenda. The FY 2019 Capital Outlay Miscellaneous balance will
be decreased by $44,917 with the adoption of Item #35 on today’s agenda and increased by $386,729 with a
carryforward from the FY 2018 Year End Budget Amendments (Item #48). The FY 2019 Grant Match balance of
$651,548 will be carried forward from FY 2018 with the Year End Budget Amendments (Item #48) and decreased
by $651,548 with the adoption of Item #43. The General Fund Equity balance will be decreased by $8,893 with the
adoption of Items 1a and 1b on today’s agenda. There are utilizations for equity with the year -end report to show
the re-appropriation of the encumbrances in the amount of $85,799.68 for outstanding purchase orders in which
the work will be completed in FY 2019. There were carryforward requests from departments in the amount of about
$5.9 million for projects that were scheduled to start in FY 2018, but will be started in FY 2019. In addition, there is
a decrease of $3,110.00 for Tri-Party funds on a project that was within 15% and did not need a resolution. Lastly,
the General Fund Equity balance will be decreased by $500,000 with the adoption of Item #50 on today’s agenda.
Long 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 November 29, 2018
Finance Committee Meeting
B. Sheriff’s Office – FY 2018 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant Application
C. Health and Human Services/Health Division – 2019 Managed Retail Program Standards Grant Application
D. Public Services Department – Veterans Services Division – 2018 County Veteran Service Fund Grant
E. Public Services Department – Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center – Bissell 2018 Holiday Empty the
Shelters Event Grant Application
F. Farmington Hills Grand River Corridor Improvement Authority – Corridor Improvement Authority 2018 Annual
Report
G. Notice of Hearing: Charter Township of Orion – November 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. RE: Establishment of a
Commercial Rehabilitation District and an application for issuance of a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption
Certificate for property located at 47 Bluebird Hill Drive, Orion, MI
H. Notice of Hearing: City of Pontiac – October 30, 2018 at 12:00 Noon, RE: Accept the Industrial Facilities Tax
(IFT) Exemption Certificate for Williams International, 2000 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, MI
I. Notice of Hearing: City of Southfield – November 19, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., RE: To Consider a Brownfield Plan and
a Tax Increment Financing Plan for a property located at 23675 Greenfield Road, Southfield, MI
J. Listing of November 6, 2018 General Election Proposals
K. Notice of Hearing: City of Pontiac – December 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., RE: Proposal to Remove from the
boundaries of the Tax Increment Finance Authority parcel #14 -34-201-012, commonly known as 1200 Auburn
Ave.
L. Oakland County School Breakfast Program Contract – Report to Chair
Zack moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
1a. MR #18399 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2018 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE – INSTALLATION OF
ADDITIONAL FABRIC FENCE COVER ON PONTIAC TRAIL AT M-5 – PROJECT NO. 54471
The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Long, authorizes the release of $560 (Oakland County’s
1/3 share) in Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Designated Fund Balance for
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a project submitted by the Charter Township of Commerce that consists of the installation of additional fabric fence
cover on Pontiac Trail at M-5. A copy of the Cost Participation Agreement is included, and a budget amendment
of $560 is recommended.
1b. MR #18400 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2018 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF ROCHESTER – TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION AND
UPGRADE WORK ON DEQUINDRE ROAD AT RUNYON ROAD – PROJECT NO. 54611
The resolution, which was introduced by Commissioner Kochenderfer, auth orizes the release of $8,333 (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 that consists of traffic signal modernization and upgrade
work on Dequindre Road at Runyon Road.
2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP
OF ADDISON, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Township of
Addison for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. Seven (7) positions will be continued in the
Contracted Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Commerce for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. Thirty -five (35) positions will be
continued in the Contracted Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Highland for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. Eighteen (18) positions will be
continued in the Contracted Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
5. SHERIFFS OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF LYON, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Lyon for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. Twenty-two (22) positions will be
continued in the Contracted Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
6. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Standard Law Enforcement Ser vices Agreement with the Charter
Township of Oakland for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. Seventeen (17) positions will be
continued in the Contracted Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
7. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF ORION, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Orion for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. Thirty -four (34) positions will be
continued in the Contracted Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
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8. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Oxford for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. Seventeen (17) p ositions will be
continued in the Contracted Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
9. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
PONTIAC, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Pontiac
for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. Ninety-five (95) positions will be continued in the Contract ed
Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
10. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER HILLS, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of
Rochester Hills for the period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. Sixty-two (62) positions will be continued
in the Contracted Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
11. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a Standard Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Springfield, January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. Eleven (11) positions will be continued in the
Contracted Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
12. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FOR 2019, 2020 AND 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval for the continuation of the Law Enforcement Services contract for an
additional three (3) years, effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. Fifty -five (55) positions will be
continued in the Sheriff’s Office with this contract.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Notes for items 1a – 12 on the Consent Agenda.
Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
50. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM
The resolution approves a partnership with United Way of Southeast Michigan to establish a Schoo l Breakfast
Program to advance the health and academic achievement of Oakland County children by increasing access to
school breakfast. The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes Corporation
Counsel and the Oakland County Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement between United Way for
Southeast Michigan and Oakland County for the School Breakfast Program. The resolution additionally authorizes
the transfer of $500,000 from the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance to the General Fund Special Projects line
item within the Board of Commissioners’ department budget to support the efforts of the program. Oakland Schools
had committed $200,000 toward this initiative to cover the gap between eligible and non -eligible students for the
statewide program. There was discussion about the different Tier Levels of each school and how they are classified.
Commissioner Long requested that all Commissioners receive a copy of the listing for Tier 1 schools prior to the
next Board meeting.
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Woodward moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
54. CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ACS ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, LLC CONTRACT EXTENSION
The resolution authorizes Corporation Counsel and Oakland County Purchasing to negotiate an agreement
between ACS Enterprise Solutions, LLC, or its successor, for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31,
2020. The purpose of the agreement is for ACS to continue to provide the SuperIndex and Property Records
Notification (PRN) online search apparatus to allow Oakland County residents to continue receiving free access of
Oakland County land records. Residents can sign up at ocmideeds.com. The PRN helps combat fraud by alerting
residents about activity that occurs related to their property.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
13. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – CHANGES TO FY 2018 APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL
TAX RATES
The resolution authorizes the changes to the FY 2018 Apportionment of Local Tax Rates because of millages that
were passed in some local communities during the November election.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
14. DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY
BUILDING AUTHORITY TO FINANCE THE RETROFITTING OF COUNTY BUILDINGS TO ADD SECURITY,
LIFE SAFETY, FIRE SUPPRESSION AND BARRIER FREE SYSTEMS
The resolution authorizes the Oakland County Building Authority to issue Building Authority Bonds in the aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $37 million for a project that includes American with Disabilities Act (ADA) life safety
and security enhancements in most County buildings. More details of the project are provided on Exhibit A of the
contract with the Building Authority. The resolution serves as the notice of intent of the issuance of bonds, which
would be issued in installments over the next several years.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
15. OAKLAND COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY
AND THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK FOR ADULT TREATMENT COURT –
AMENDMENT #1
The Oakland County Circuit Court is seeking approval of an Amendment #1 to the interlocal agreement between
Oakland County and the Oakland Community Health Network for a not -to-exceed amount of $21,100 per year for
the continuation of peer recovery support services for FY 2019 and FY 2020.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
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16. 52/1 DISTRICT COURT (NOVI) – DELETE TWO PTNE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER POSITIONS AND
CREATE ONE FTE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER POSITION
The 52nd District Court in Novi currently has two part -time positions that supervise the community service program
that they have through their court, which offers an alternative to jail. The resolution approves the deletion of two
part-time positions and the creation of one full-time Community Services Officer. The resolution additionally
approves the adjustment of the Alternative Services Program fee charged to participants from $15/day to $25/day,
which is anticipated to offset the costs for the new position.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
17. FRIEND OF THE COURT – FY 2019 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT – ACCEPTANCE
The Friend of the Court is seeking approval of the acceptance of a grant from the State Court Administrative Office
in the amount of $18,000 for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. The grant funds are used
to cover the cost of contracted services for parentin g time for certain cases as determined by the Court.
Commissioner Taub disclosed that she knows someone who receives assistance from the Friend of the Court.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
18. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT
RATES AND CONTRACT APPROVAL – JANUARY 1, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of contract rates for the period of January 1, 2019 through
December 31, 2021, for communities that contract with the Sheriff’s Office for policing services. In addition, the
resolution approves the creation of one Technical Assistant position within the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response
& Preparedness Division Records Unit.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
19. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT OVERTIME
RATES – JANUARY 1, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of contract overtime rates for the period of January 1, 2019 thr ough
December 31, 2021, for communities that contract with the Sheriff’s Office for policing services.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
20. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF JAIL BOARDING FEES – JANUARY 1, 2019 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of the establishment of jail boarding fees for the period of January 1, 2019
through December 31, 2021. These rates are utilized when billing someone for jail days for the housing of out -of-
County prisoners.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
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21. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The resolution approves the law enforcement services agreement with the Charter Township of Brandon to add
one full-time Deputy II and to change the existing Detective Sergeant to a Patrol Sergeant. To support the additional
position, one four-wheel drive marked vehicle with mobile radio, prep radio, MDC and Video Camera will be added
to the County fleet.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
22. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
The Charter Township of Independence has requested to add one (1) Deputy II (no -fill/no vehicle) position. The
resolution approves the law enforcement services agreement with the Charter Township of Indep endence with the
addition of one full-time Deputy II position in the Patrol Services Division for the period of January 1, 2019 –
December 31, 2021.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
23. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK (OCHN) REIMBURSEMENT FOR
JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT (JAWS) PROGRAM AND INMATE CASEWORKER POSITIONS
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of reimbursement funding in an amount not to exceed $131,838 from the
Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. The
reimbursement funding will support the continuation of positions associate d with the Jail Alliance with Support
(JAWS) Program.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
24. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FY 2019 OAKLAND COUNTY GANG AND VIOLENT CRIME SAFE STREETS TASK
FORCE (SSTF) – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a grant from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the period of
October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. The Sheriff’s Office will receive up to $18,343.75 in grant funding.
The funds will be used for the reimbursement of overtime for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Detective assigned
to the Oakland County Gang and Violent Crime Safe Streets Task Force (SSTF). No County match is required.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
25. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2018 LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM AMENDMENT OVER 15%
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a grant in the amount of $52,604.04 from the Michigan Department of
Treasury, Michigan Justice Training Fund, for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. The
funds are used for criminal justice in-service training of eligible law enforcement officers.
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Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
26. MR #18390 – WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND WATER
SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The resolution approves an agreement between Oakland County and the Charter Township of Highland for the
operation and maintenance of the Township’s water system. Any expenses for services will be charged back to
the Township’s enterprise fund for the work that the Water Resources Commissioner staff does.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
27. MR #18392 – WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – INTERJURISDICTIONAL PROPERTY
INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR
The resolution approves an insurance agreement between Oakland County and the City of Keego Harbor for
property insurance coverage on the City of Keego Harbor’s three sanitary sewer lift stations located throughout the
City. Oakland County can obtain the property insurance at a lower rate, and the City of Keego Harbor will pay the
cost of the insurance, including any premium, self-insured retention or deductible.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
28. MR #18393 – WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CITY OF NOVI SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The resolution approves an agreement between Oakland County and the City of Novi for the operation and
maintenance of the City’s sewer system.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
29. MR #18394 – WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CITY OF WALLED LAKE SEWER SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The resolution approves an agreement between Oakland County and the City of Walled Lake for the operation and
maintenance of the City’s sewer system.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
30. MR #18395 – WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CITY OF WALLED LAKE WATER SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The resolution approves an agreement between Oakland County and the City of Walled Lake for the operation and
maintenance of the City’s water system.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
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31. MR #18396 – WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONTRACT
EXTENSION
The resolution authorizes the extension of the five (5) year maintenance contract with Harris Computer Systems,
who provides utility billing system software, for an additional three (3) years.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
32. PARKS AND RECREATION – LAND DONATION BARTKUS PARCEL ADDED TO ADDISON OAKS
COUNTY PARK
The resolution approves the donation of a 2.2-acre parcel located at Addison Oaks County Park from Mr. Chuck
Bartkus. The parcel would connect Addison Oaks County Park with Miller Lake.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Zack voting no and Kowall absent.
33. PARKS AND RECREATION – LAND DONATION CHASE PARCEL ADDED TO ADDISON OAKS COUNTY
PARK
The resolution approves the donation of a 1.9-acre parcel of land located at Addison Oaks County Park from Ms.
Cheryl Chase. The parcel would connect Addison Oaks County Park with Miller Lake.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Sup ported by Crawford.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Zack voting no and Kowall absent.
34. COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT – CREATE NEW POSITION TO SUPPORT GREAT LAKES WATER
AUTHORITY ACTIVITIES
The resolution approves the creation of one (1) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) full-time eligible
Accountant IV position, Salary Grade 14, to provide professional and technical level support to the Oakland County
Great Lakes Water Authority Board appointee. The position would be within the Oakland County Executive
Department, Administration Division.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
35. COMPLIANCE OFFICE/FACILITIES PLANNING AND ENGIN EERING – CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
AUDITING OFFICE AND CONFERENCE ROOM
The resolution approves the construction of a new Auditing Office and conference room project. The estimated
cost of the project is $44,917. Annual (competitively bid) contractors will p erform the remodeling work.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
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36. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
COMMON OFFICE AREA REMODELING PROJECT
The resolution approves the Facilities Management Common Area Remodeling Project. The estimated cost of
the project is $100,000.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
37. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING – INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY CLEMIS REMODELING PROJECT
The Department of Information Technology is seeking approval of the Information Technology CLEMIS
Remodeling Project, which will allow for relocation of the CLEMIS Division of Information Technology to the
basement, which requires relocating the Clerk’s Office’s microfilm room to Materials Managem ent. The estimated
cost of the project is $778,556. The resolution authorizes the transfer of $400,000 from the Capital Improvement
Fund and $378,556 from the CLEMIS Fund to the Project Work Order Fund.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Zack and Woodward voting no and Kowall absent.
38. CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT/AVIATION AND TRANSPORTATION DIVISION – POSITION
CREATION
Central Services/Aviation is requesting approval of the creation of one position at the Oakland/Southwest Airport.
For the past six (6) years they have been using a management company, and the contract expires on December
31, 2018. After reviewing its operations, the Central Services Department A viation and Transportation Division has
determined that it would be cost effective and advantageous to add a full -time eligible (FTE) Maintenance Laborer
to improve the level of facilities oversight, efficiency and quality of service at the Oakland/Southwe st Airport. The
creation of the position will be partially offset by the expiration of the contract, and the remaining cost will be covered
by the Airport Fund.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
39. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – MICHIGAN FITNESS
FOUNDATION SNAP-ED GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The resolution accepts a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) for the period
of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. This grant award reflects a decrease in funding of $25,000 from
FY 2018, because it is focused on only one community, the City of Pontiac, and only one staff member is needed
to work on this grant project. The resolution approves the deletion of one part -time, non-eligible Public Health
Educator I position and the continuation of one part-time, non-eligible Public Health Educator II position.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
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40. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2019 MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The resolution accepts a grant in the total potential amount of $273,198 from the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. This is a reimbursement
grant, and funding will be used for services related to Non-community – Type II Water Supply, Long-Term Drinking
Water Monitoring, Public Swimming Pool Inspections, Septage Waste, Campground Inspection, and Medical Waste
Regulation Inspections.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Woodward.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
41. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – FY 2019 CHILD
AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Department of Education has awarded Oakland County the Child and Adult Care Food Program grant
for the period of October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. The amount of the grant is undetermined because
funds are reimbursed to Oakland County based upon the number of meals and snacks that are served to children
residing at Mandy’s Place of Children’s Village. Last year the County was rei mbursed approximately $75,000. The
program is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the purpose of the program is to make nutritionally -
balanced, low-cost meals and milk available statewide to children in emergency shelters.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
42. MR #18397 – PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ANIMAL SHELTER AND PET ADOPTION CENTER –
ANIMAL SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS, EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION
The Animal Shelter is requesting authorization to use $47,371 from the Animal Control Legacy Fund to purchase
much-needed equipment at the Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center.
Long moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Crawford.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
43. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY & HOME
IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ACCEPTANCE FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT PROGRAM
(HOME) AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAMS
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking approval of the acceptance of grant
funding in the amount of $8,832,963, including $5,439,436 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$3,066,105 for the HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program and $327,422 for Emergency Solutions Grants
(ESG) for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
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44. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY AND HOME
IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – FY 2018 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(HUD) HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM GRANT – ACCEPTANCE
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking approval of the acceptance of grant
funding in the amount of $49,574 for comprehensive housing counseling services performed during the period of
October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2019.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
45. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE FORD WIXOM – CITY OF WIXOM
PROJECT
The Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs is requesting approval of an amendment to the
Brownfield Plan related to the 26700 Wixom Road Project located in Novi. The new developer of the site, Detroit
Wixom, LLC, has requested an amendment to the Plan that was previously approved so that the Plan may be
carried out to restore the environmental and economic viability of the parcel.
Crawford moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Long.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
46. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE
PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE 585 EAST SOUTH BOULEVARD – CITY OF PONTIAC
PROJECT
The Economic Development and Community Affairs is seeking approval of the abolishment of a Brownfield Plan
relating to the cleanup and redevelopment of the 585 East South Boulevard property located in the City of
Pontiac.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
47. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I.T. SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VIGO COUNTY,
INDIANA
The Department of Information Technology is seeking approval of an interlocal services agreement with Vigo
County, Indiana for Oakland County Information Technology services relating to the Online Payments and Over
the Counter Payments. The resolution authorizes the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the
agreement and have it sent to the Governor for review to determine whether the agreement is in proper form and
compatible with the laws of the State of Michigan.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Zack, Woodward and Quarles voting no and Kowall and Taub
absent.
RECESS AT 12:18 P.M.
RECONVENED AT 12:35 P.M.
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48. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – FISCAL YEAR 2018 YEAR-END SUPPORT AND
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Management and Budget is requesting authorization to implement the FY 2018 year-end budget amendments. Ms.
Sonkiss presented the FY 2018 Year-End Report and Budget Amendments. The County has completed FY 201 8
with an unfavorable variance of ($19,827,950) in General Fund/General operations compared to the amended
budget, which is split between receiving ($52,741,911) less revenue than anticipated and a favorability in
expenditures of $32,913,962.
Fleming moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Quarles.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Woodward voting no and Kowall absent.
49. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – APPROVAL OF FY 2018 DEFICIT ELIMINATION
PLAN
Management and Budget is requesting authorization to submit its Deficit Elimination Plan per Public Act 140 of
1971 (the General Revenue Sharing Act) and Public Act 34 of 2001 (revised Municipal Finance Act) to the
Michigan Department of Treasury. There are three (3) funds with negative unassigned fund balances. The first is
the Capital Projects Fund for Lake Levels in the amount of $216,381, which primarily reflects costs that are
related to the Bush Lake Level project and the Upper Straits Lake Level Dam Reconstruction project. The second
is the Capital Projects Fund for the Chapter 4 Drain Construction project in the amount of $(685,486). The third is
the Special Revenue F und in the amount of $(77,667).
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Fleming.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
51. MR #18402 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH REMODELING OF
PERNICK/AARON CONFERENCE ROOM
The resolution authorizes the Pernick/Aaron Conference Room remodeling project with an estimated cost of
$98,940.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested Fiscal Note. Supported by Fleming.
Woodward moved to postpone the resolution indefinitely. Supported by Taub.
Motion to postpone indefinitely carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
52. MR #18332 – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – RESIDENTIAL LEASE AMENDMENT –
OAKLAND URBAN GROWERS – WATERFORD OAKS
The resolution authorizes an amendment to the residential lease agreement to defer the monthly rent payments
and the late fees until May 1, 2021. The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the amendment to the
lease agreement. Under this amendment Urban Growers would pay $400.79 of outstanding utility costs within
fourteen (14) calendar days of the execution of the amendment, and the utilities would be put in Urban Growers’
name.
Woodward moved to report with non-concurrence on the Resolution. Supported by Long.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton and Crawford voting no and Kowall absent.
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53. MR #18333 – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – GREENHOUSE LEASE AMENDMENT –
OAKLAND URBAN GROWERS – WATERFORD OAKS
The resolution authorizes an amendment to the greenhouse lease agreement to defer the monthly rent payments
and the late fees until May 1, 2021. The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the amendment to the lease
agreement. Under this amendment Urban Growers would pay the County all past due and current costs and
charges associated with the utilities for the premises, except for $10,000. The remaining $10,000 would be paid in
twelve (12) equal monthly installments on the first calendar day of each mo nth after execution of this amendment.
Woodward moved to report with non-concurrence on the Resolution. Supported by Long.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton and Crawford voting no and Kowall absent.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
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Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.