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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2019.12.02 - 37317 December 2, 2019 Chairperson Quarles called the meeting of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee to order at 9:11 a.m. in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan. MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Quarles, Kristen Nelson, Marcia Gershenson MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Gingell QUORUM Chairperson Quarles stated that there is currently an absence of a quorum , and no formal action can take place at this time. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Quarles led the Committee in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT None. REGULAR AGENDA 1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES Jim Ryan, Lobbyist, Public Affairs Associates, gave an update on legislative activity at the State level. MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Quarles, Kristen Nelson, Marcia Gershenson, Penny Luebs, Shelley Taub MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Gingell QUORUM A roll call was taken, and a quorum of the Committee was established at 9:25 a.m. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Nancy Quarles, Chairperson Marcia Gershenson Penny Luebs Shelley Goodman Taub KRISTEN NELSON Vice Chairperson MICHAEL GINGELL Minority Vice Chairperson Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Page 2 December 2, 2019 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES It was noted that there was a typographical error in the minutes of November 12, 2019, under Item #4. The first vote should be corrected, as follows: Nelson moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded by Gingell Gershenson. Nelson moved approval of the minutes of November 12, 2019, as amended. Seconded by Gershenson. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Quarles indicated that the following item would be added as #10 to the agenda, “Board of Commissioners – Correcting the Authorization of the Oakland County Art Institute Authority Millage Question to be Placed on March 10, 2020 Election Ballot.” There were no objections. Gershenson moved approval of the agenda, as amended. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A. Retirement and Deferred Compensation Board Minutes dated October 29, 2019 B. VEBA Board Minutes dated October 29, 2019 C. Human Resources – Annual Supplementary Incentive Report Gershenson moved to receive and file the Communications. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. 2. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REVIEW OCHN APPLICATIONS A discussion was held regarding the applications received for the Oakland Community Health Network. Gershenson moved that the following individuals be invited to the December 9, 2019, meeting of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee for interviews: Patrick Kemp, Robert McMurray, Julie Hoskow, Dr. Robert Klotz, Reena Naami, Ann Gillmore, Jonathan Landsman, Eric Lindemier, Rodney Mugridge, Bryant Osikowicz, Sidney Rubin and Lois Shulman. Seconded by Luebs. Motion carried. 3. COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION – CREATION OF CHIEF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION OFFICER CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION CREATION Gershenson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Taub voting no and Gingell absent. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Page 3 December 2, 2019 4. 52-2ND DIVISION DISTRICT COURT – APPROVAL OF FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT COURT MAGISTRATE – COURTNEY MARSHALL Luebs moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent. 5. MR #19382 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE “DRIVE SAFE” PACKAGE OF BILLS – MICHIGAN SENATE BILLS 631 AND 632 AND HOUSE BILLS 5192 AND 5193 Gershenson moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded by Luebs. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Taub voting no and Nelson and Gingell absent. 6. MR #19383 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR NEUTRALITY AGREEMENTS AND CARD CHECK RECOGNITION AT OAKLAND COUNTY Gershenson moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded by Luebs. Gershenson moved to report to amend the resolution, as follows: 1. Amend the title of the resolution, as follows: MR #19383 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR ADOPTION OF NEUTRALITY AGREEMENTS AND CARD CHECK RECOGNITION POLICY FOR AT THE OAKLAND COUNTY. 2. Amend the 1st WHEREAS paragraph, as follows: WHEREAS collectively bargained language providing for employer neutrality in future union organizing campaigns began to appear in the late 1970s; and 3. Strike the 4th WHEREAS through the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraphs and replace with the following language: WHEREAS the County seeks a means of efficiently and amicably resolving disputes with Unions relating to County employees; and WHEREAS the County recognizes that state labor law guarantees employees the right to form or select any labor organization to act as their exclusive representative for the purpose of collective bargaining with the County, or to refrain from such activity; and WHEREAS this policy does not affect bargaining units that are currently represented by a union and only addresses County employees not represented by a union; and WHEREAS the County hereby establishes the following procedure for the purpose of ensuring an orderly environment for the exercise by the employees of their rights under the Michigan Public Employee Relations Act (PERA) and to avoid picketing and/or other economic action directed at the County in the event a union decides to conduct an organizing campaign among employees. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners herby approves Attachment A, the “Neutrality and Card Check Recognition Policy” for the County of Oakland. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Page 4 December 2, 2019 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the “Neutrality and Card Check Recognition Policy” shall be effective 30 days following its adoption by the Board of Commissioners and approval by the County Executive. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the members of the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature, the Michigan Association for Counties. Seconded by Luebs. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Taub voting no and Gingell absent. Main motion, as amended, carried on a roll call vote with Taub voting no and Gingell absent. 7. MR #19385 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 5229, REVISING THE MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP ACT Gershenson moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Taub voting no and Gingell absent. Gershenson moved to receive and file the document titled, “Best Route to Regional Transit .” Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. 8. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2020 Chairperson Quarles explained this is currently before the Committee on an informational basis, and that the standing committee memberships will be discussed at the next Caucus meeting. Chairperson Woodward added that this will allow time for Commissioners to consider their schedules and determine if changes to membership of the standing committees is necessary. The Committee members will consider these appointments at the December 9, 2019, meeting. 9. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES Luebs moved to report to recommend the following individuals be appointed to the boards, commissions and authorities, as follows: AREA AGENCY ON AGING (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/21) Ronald Borngesser BUILDING AUTHORITY (Three-Year Term ending 12/31/22) Jamele Hage SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG) (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/20) David Coulter Sean Carlson Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Page 5 December 2, 2019 10. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CORRECTING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY ART INSTITUTE AUTHORITY MILLAGE QUESTION TO BE PLACED ON MARCH 10, 2020 ELECTION BALLOT Nelson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Seconded by Luebs. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m. ______________________________________ _____________________________________ Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Chief of Staff NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.