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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Board of Commissioners
David T. Woodward, Chair
March 14, 2024 at 9:30 AM
MINUTES
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair David T. Woodward called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at
09:46 AM in the Commissioners' Auditorium 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12 E, Pontiac, MI
48341.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Linnie Taylor, William Miller III, Ajay Raman, Angela Powell,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, David Woodward,
Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Philip Weipert,
Gwen Markham (15)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Spisz, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan
Johnson, Michael Gingell (4)
3. Invocation - Karen Joliat
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Clerk/Register of Deeds - dated February 29, 2024
Board Action #2024-3975 _
Penny Luebs moved approval of the Minutes dated February 29, 2024, as
presented. Seconded by Yolanda Smith Charles.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved, as
presented.
6. Approval of Agenda
Robert Hoffman moved approval of the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Linnie
Taylor.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved, as presented.
7. Presentations
a. Board of Commissioners - Awards - Women's History Month Awards
Board Action #2024-3982 _
Commissioners Linnie Taylor, Ann Erickson Gault and Angela Powell
addressed the Board to present the Women's History Month Awards to the
following recipients:
Kai Lisa Anderson
Vital Anne
Rosa Randolph
Kai Lisa Anderson, Vital Anne and Rosa Randolph addressed the Board.
b. Board of Commissioners - Presentation - Oakland Community Health
Network Update
Board Action #2024-3731 _
Megan Phillips, Director of Substance Use Disorder Abuse, Oakland Community
Health Network addressed the Board to give a presentation entitield: Substance
Abuse Disorder Services, followed by a short Q & A session.
c. Board of Commissioners - Presentation - Oakland County Historical
Commission
Board Action #2024-3758 _
Dave Decker, Chair, Oakland County Historical Commission addressed the
Board to give a presentation entitled: Oakland County Historical Commission,
followed by a short Q & A session.
d. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation - National Social Work Month
Board Action #2024-3984 _
The Board introduced the following Proclamation honoring National Social Work
Month. Social Workers focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed or facing
hardships by fighting social injustice and respecting the dignity and value of all
people. These people are found in schools, hospitals, corporations, military and
veteran affairs, mental health centers, social service agencies and all levels of
government. The 2024 Social Work Month theme "Empowering Social Workers"
asks communities to increase support for social workers and how they can
positively impact social issues.
8. Communications
a. Board of Commissioners - Letter of Resignation - Gretchen Adler, Art
Institute Authority
Board Action #2024-3968 _
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Board to
read a communication from Gretchen Adler requesting the Board's acceptance
of her resignation from the Oakland County Art Institute Authority.
Moved by Penny Luebs to receive and file the communications. Seconded by
Christine Long
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the communications were received
and filed.
9. Public Comment
The following people addressed the Board during Public Comment #1: Larry Gray and
Kathryn Kennedy.
Reports of Standing Committees
Consent Agenda
10. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee - Yolanda Smith Charles
a. Board of Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation with the
Township of Highland for Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Project
No. 57742
Board Action #2024-3931 _
Approve Project No. 57742 submitted by the Township of Highland and
authorize the transfer of Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds in the
amount of $37,370 from Non-Departmental Transfers appropriation
(9090101); further, that the FY 2024 budget shall be amended as described
in the attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment; further, that the
Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution to
the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal
Services, and the Community.
Attachments:
1. 57742_Schedule A-Budget Amendment
2. 57742_Tri-Party_HighlandTwp
b. Economic Development - Oakland County Transit Division - 2024
Amendment No. 2 to North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA)
Interlocal Agreement for a Six-month Pilot Program
Board Action #2024-3892 _ 24-12
Interlocal Agreement 2024 Amendment No. 2 to North Oakland
Transportation Authority (NOTA) Interlocal Agreement for a Six-month
Pilot Program
Sponsored By: Brendan Johnson
WHEREAS the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) and Oakland
County have agreed to the 2024 Amendment-2 to the Public Transportation
Agreement set forth in Exhibit A – Scope of Transportation Services and Exhibit
B – Budget, to reflect increases in services and associated revenues and costs
which new and amended exhibits are necessary to deliver public transportation
services consistent with the Millage.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the 2024 Amendment-2 to the Public
Transportation Agreement between Oakland County and NOTA with the
attached 2024 amended Exhibit A – Scope of Transportation Services and
Exhibit B – Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners acknowledges the likelihood of a yet to be determined future
appropriation from the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage to address
increased costs for the newly expanded services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget amendment for the aforementioned
increased costs shall be included in a subsequent quarterly forecast report
and/or separate resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Manager Transit, at his sole discretion, to grant
changes in allocations within the line item budget, being Exhibit B attached, at
the request of NOTA provided that such request shall be presented by NOTA to
the Manager Transit in writing, specifying the change requested, the reason(s)
for the requested change and verifying that such change will not result in an
increase in the total budgeted amount under Exhibit B (i.e., a “no cost”
amendment).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chair of the Board to execute the Amendment of
Agreement on behalf of Oakland County.
Attachments:
1. NOTA IT Pilot 2024 Amendment_DRAFT 2024-02-06
2. 2023 NOTA Executed Agreement
3. 2024 NOTA Contract Amendment - signed 12122023
c. Economic Development - Business Development - Amendment No. 1 to
Brownfield Redevelopment Subrecipient Agreement with Micah 6
Community for the Webster Community Center Project
Board Action #2024-3942 _ 24-13
Contract Amendment No. 1 to Brownfield Redevelopment Subrecipient
Agreement with Micah 6 Community for the Webster Community Center
Project
Sponsored By: Yolanda Smith Charles
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes and Energy
(EGLE) has awarded a $575,000 grant amendment to Oakland County for
cleanup of contamination for the Webster Community Center in the City of
Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the grant
amendment at their February 7, 2024, meeting (M.R. #2024-3794); and
WHEREAS the developer of the Webster Community Center, Micah 6
Community will enter into an amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement (the
“Amendment”) with Oakland County pertaining to this grant; and
WHEREAS the Amendment will include an amended work plan once the work
plan is approved by EGLE; and
WHEREAS the County’s Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved the
Amendment between the County and the Micah 6 Community; and
WHEREAS the Micah 6 Community has approved the Amendment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the attached Amendment No. 1 to the
Subrecipient Agreement between Oakland County and Micah 6
Community. The final work plan approved by EGLE shall be reviewed and
approved by the County’s Corporation Counsel and Economic Development
before being incorporated in the Amendment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of the executed Amendment to
the Subrecipient Agreement from the Micah 6 Community designated agent that
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize its Chair to execute and
enter into this Amendment to the Subrecipient on behalf of the County of
Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required.
Attachments:
1. Amendment No 1. to Subrecipient Agreement
2. Subrecipient Agmt - Finalized Version with Exhibits_M6SIGNED - signed
3. Grant-Signed BRG Amendment #2_Webster Community Center
4. Grant-Signed Amendment #2 Cover Letter_Webster Community Center
5. Grant - MR 2024-3794
d. Economic Development - Aviation and Transportation - Purchase of One
Vehicle from Vehicle Operations Fund for Airport Fleet
Board Action #2024-3795 _
Approve the acquisition of one (1) fully depreciated Vehicle (06-814) from
the Vehicle Operations Fund to reassign to the Airport Fund; further, the
Vehicle is valued at $7,000.00; further, that the FY 2024 budget be
amended as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Attachment:
1. Airport Vehicle Purchase from Motorpool - Schedule A
11. Finance Committee - Gwen Markham
a. Information Technology - Purchase of County-Wide Digital Asset
Management Application from MediaValet
Board Action #2024-3916 _
Approve the one-time appropriation and transfer of $31,000 from the
General Fund Non-Departmental Transfers (9090101) Technology Projects-
One Time (760180) to the Information Technology Fund (#63600) for the
Digital Asset Management Application Replacement Project; further, that
the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget shall be amended as reflected in the attached
Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Attachments:
1. Schedule A - Budget Amendment
2. MediaValet - Oak 0415_APPENDIX A - RESPONSE TEMPLATE - Digital
Asset Management Application
3. MediaValet - Quote For Oak 0415 - Digital Asset Management RFP
4. Oak 0415 - Digital Asset Management Application Score Card
b. Fiscal Services - Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Financial Forecast
Board Action #2024-3918 _
Accept the Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Financial Report, including
authorizing the acceptance of grant extensions and acknowledging the
donations to the Animal Shelter - Pet Adoption Center totaling $49,385.90
and Children’s Village Division totaling $31,394.15. Further, authorize the
write-off of uncollected debts detailed in the attached Schedules A and B,
totaling $36,711.42, and amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget as detailed in
the attached Schedules A and B.
Attachments:
1. Transmittal Letter FY 2024 1st Quarter Final
2. Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Financial Forecast
c. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the Baldwin Center's Clothes
Closet Renovation Project
Board Action #2024-3776 _
Approve the one-time allotment of $10,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024
Board of Commissioners General Fund Special Projects line-item budget
for the purpose of contributing to the renovation of the Baldwin Center's
Clothes Closet located at 200 Baldwin Avenue, City of Pontiac, Michigan;
further, approve and authorize the Board Chair to execute any required
agreements on behalf of Oakland County.
Attachments:
1. Estimate from Grade All Solutions
2. Estimate from Ready Dig Excavation
3. Baldwin Center Clothes Closet Photos
12. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Human Resources - Amendment to the Oakland County Employees
Retirement System
Board Action #2024-3908 _ 24-14
Resolution Amendment to the Oakland County Employees Retirement
System
Sponsored By: Brendan Johnson
WHEREAS the Oakland County Employees’ Retirement System (“Retirement
System”) was established on January 1, 1946, under the authority of Section
12a of Act No. 156, Public Acts of 1851, as amended (MCL 46.12a); and
WHEREAS as of January 1, 1994, the Retirement System was amended to
include a 401(a) defined contribution retirement plan (the “401(a) Plan” or “DC
Plan”) that provides benefits to eligible employees of the County of Oakland
(“County”); and
WHEREAS the DC Plan has subsequently been amended and restated, most
recently pursuant to a restated resolution adopted by the County as of April
2018; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 12.2 of the 401(a) Plan, the County has the
authority to amend the DC Plan from time to time; and
WHEREAS the County now desires to amend the 401(a) Plan to address the
possibility of terminated employees being reinstated pursuant to a collectively
bargained grievance process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the 401(a) Plan is hereby amended
effective as of January 1, 2024, as follows:
1. Section 5.10 – Voluntary Withdrawals is revised and restated in its entirety
as follows:
a. A Participant who (a) has met the age and service requirements
for Normal Retirement as provided in Section 5.1, and (b)
ceases to be a Member in accordance with Section 2.4(a), may
take an in-service withdrawal of all or a portion of his or her
Vested Account. Any such withdrawal shall be made in
accordance with procedures established by the Retirement
Board.
b. In-service withdrawals shall also be permitted in situations where
a Participant who (a) has not met the age and service
requirements for Normal Retirement as provided in Section 5.1,
and who (b) ceases to be a Member in accordance with Section
2.4(a), is subsequently retroactively reinstated to employment
under the provisions of a collectively bargained grievance
process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, except as herein provided, all other
provisions of the 401(a) Plan shall remain unchanged and in full force and
effect.
b. Parks & Recreation - Grant Application TF24-0047 to the Michigan Natural
Resources Trust Fund for the Acquisition of 71.17 Acres of Property in
Troy
Board Action #2024-3924 _ 24-15
Grant Grant Application TF24-0047 to the Michigan Natural Resources
Trust Fund for the Acquisition of 71.17 Acres of Property in Troy
Sponsored By: Brendan Johnson
WHEREAS Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission requests to
apply for a grant in the amount of $2,175,000 from the Michigan Natural
Resources Trust Fund (grant application TF24-0047) for the acquisition of 71.17
acres in Troy (“Turtle Woods”); and
WHEREAS the 71.17 acres includes 69.5 acres of undeveloped land commonly
referred to as “Turtle Woods” as well as an adjacent 1.67 acre residential parcel
to be used for access and parking; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is hereby making a financial commitment to the
project in the amount of $425,000 in cash matching funds; and
WHEREAS the sale of the property is being discounted by 50% or a match
donated value of $1,875,000 by Troy School District in their purchase
agreement with Six Rivers Land Conservancy, which will be assigned to
Oakland County if/when a grant is awarded.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports and approves the grant application to the Michigan
Natural Resources Trust Fund for $2,175,000 to purchase 71.17 acres of land in
Troy for the creation of a nature preserve.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is authorized to submit the electronic
application on behalf of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Attachments:
1. Draft Trust Fund Application 2024 Turtle Woods
2. Grant Review Sign-Off TF24-0047 Turtle Woods APP
3. Turtle Woods Presentation 2024
13. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs
a. Circuit Court - Amendment #1 to the FY 2024 Child Care Fund
Board Action #2024-3907 _
Approve the creation of four (4) GF/GP FTE Youth and Family Caseworker
II positions and one (1) Technical Office Specialist position in the Circuit
Court, Family Division (#3010402); further, include a Schedule A - Budget
Amendment in the subsequent Management and Budget quarterly
financial report.
Attachments:
1. MCL400.117a Child Care Fund Amendment Distribution Mandates-
Juvenile Justice Bills
2. Circuit Court CCF Program and Positions Write Up 3.5.24
b. Circuit Court - Position Creations in Adult Treatment Court
Board Action #2024-3937 _
Approve the creation of a new merit system classification titled
Community Service Coordinator to be placed at salary grade UNI/116,
FLSA Status Non-Exempt; further, to create one (1) GF/GP FTE
Community Service Coordinator position in the Circuit Court Civil Criminal
Division, (#3010101) to be funded by the Adult Treatment Court grant; to
transfer the Adult Treatment Court position of Technical Office Specialist
(P00012029) from Circuit Court Family Division, Court Services (3010402)
to Circuit Court Civil/Criminal Division (3010101); further, to include a
Schedule A - Budget Amendment in the subsequent Management and
Budget quarterly financial report.
Attachments:
1. Grant Review Sign-Off
2. Circuit Court ATC VTC Position HR Write Up
c. Sheriff’s Office - Department Reorganization - Transfer of the Aviation Unit
from the Emergency Response and Preparedness Division to the Patrol
Services Division
Board Action #2024-3871 _
Approve the Aviation Unit transfer, and associated position changes
according to the attached schedule B and C and amend the FY 2024 - FY
2026 budgets as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Attachments:
1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FY24 Reorg Aviation to Patrol Services - Schedule A
2. Sheriff's Office 2024 Reorg Schedule B and C 02-06-24.2
3. Sheriff's Office - 2024 Reorg Write Up (002)
d. Sheriff’s Office - Amendment #3 to the 2022-2024 Law Enforcement
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Independence
Board Action #2024-3909 _ 24-16
Interlocal Agreement Amendment #3 to the 2022-2024 Law Enforcement
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Independence
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves and authorizes its Chair to sign Amendment #3 to the
original Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2022-2024 Law Enforcement Services
Agreement with the Charter Township of Independence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) GF/GP full-time eligible Deputy
II position (#4030601-16411) in the Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Services Division,
Independence Unit (#4030622).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) marked patrol vehicle with mobile
radio, MDC and video camera not be added to the County fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) cell phone, one (1) body worn
camera, and one (1) prep radio not be added to inventory.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect March 15,
2024 and continue until the current agreement expires or is terminated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2024 budgets are amended as
detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Attachments:
1. Sheriff Amendment #3 LES Agreement with Independence Schedule A
2. Sheriff Independence Agreement Amend #3
3. Sheriff's Office -LES Independance Agreement Amend #3 HR Write Up
4. 2022-2024 LES Amendment - Delete request
e. Health & Human Services - Amendment #2 to the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services Fiscal Year 2024 Local Health Department
Agreement
Board Action #2024-3808 _
Approve Amendment #2 to the FY 2024 Local Health Department
(Comprehensive) Agreement for funding in the amount of $2,122,575 for
the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, and the
subrecipient agreement with Remembering Cherubs; further, authorize the
Chair of the Board of Commissioner to execute the amendment and
subrecipient agreement; further, authorize the expansion of the County
Fleet by one (1) Class C Recreational Vehicle; further, amend the FY 2024
budget as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Attachments:
1. Grant Review Sign-Off
2. Amendment #2 ATT I (1)
3. Amendment #2 ATT III (1)
4. Amendment #2 ATT IV (1)
5. Amendment #2 Draft Contract
6. FINAL FY2024 Remembering Cherubs Subaward Agreement_1.16.24
7. HHS_2024 Health LHD_Amend#2_Sch. A
f. Health & Human Services - Amendment #1 to the 2024 Health Equity
Regional Council Backbone Grant
Board Action #2024-3896 _
Accept Amendment #1 to the 2024 Regional Health Equity Council
Backbone Organization subrecipient grant agreement in the amount of
$60,000 and authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute
the amendment; further, amend the FY 2024 as detailed in the attached
Schedule A.
Attachments:
1. HHS_Health_Covid-19 Hlth Equity Reg Counc Backbone
grant_Am#1_Sch.A
2. Grant Review Sign-Off
3. Amendment #1 Contract
g. Health & Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing Development -
Housing Trust Fund - Presbyterian Village of Michigan Affordable Housing
Development Project in the City of Pontiac
Board Action #2024-3725 _
Approve the Presbyterian Village of Michigan affordable housing
development in the City of Pontiac recommended by the Housing Trust
Fund Board in the amount not to exceed $3,000,000.
Attachment:
1. PVN Oakland Woods III HTF Resolution
h. Health & Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing Development -
Housing Trust Fund - 111 Oneida “Missing Middle” Workforce Housing
Development Project in the City of Pontiac
Board Action #2024-3811 _
Approve the 111 Oneida "Missing Middle" workforce housing development
project in the City of Pontiac recommended by the Housing Trust Fund
Board in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.
Attachment:
1. 111 Oneida "Missing Middle" HTF Resolution
i. Health & Human Services - Neighborhood and Housing Development -
Housing Trust Fund - Westwood South Affordable Housing Development
Project in the City of Pontiac
Board Action #2024-3812 _
Approve the Westwood South affordable housing development project in
the City of Pontiac recommended by the Housing Trust Fund Board in an
amount not to exceed $2,500,000.
Attachment:
1. Westwood South HTF Resolution
j. Public Services - Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center - Gift Acceptance
from the Michael T. Kowalczyk Trust
Board Action #2024-3880 _
Accept the donation of $32,158.98 from the Mr. Michael T. Kowalczyk Trust
to the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center’s Legacy
Fund.
Attachment:
1. Michael T Kowalczyk Trust Resolution Backup
Philip Weipert moved to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded
by Linnie Taylor.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (15-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine
Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, William
Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson
Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Regular Agenda
14. Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee - Brendan Johnson
a. Board of Commissioners - Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Appointment - Jaye Quadrozzi
Board Action #2024-3751 _
Ann Erickson Gault moved to re-appoint Jaye Quadrozzi to the Huron
Clinton Metropolitan Authority for a six-year term beginning May 16, 2024,
to May 15, 2030. Seconded by Robert Hoffman.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (15-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine
Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, William
Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson
Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachments:
1. Quadrozzi Application
2. Quadrozzi Resume
15. Public Health and Safety Committee - Penny Luebs
a. Health & Human Services - Acceptance of Opioid Settlement Funds and
Position Creation
Board Action #2024-3906 _ 24-17
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the attached Acceptance of Opioid Settlement
Funds and Position Creation. Seconded by Ajay Raman.
Board of Commissioners - Woodward Amendment #1
Board Action #2024-3988 _
Christine Long moved to adopt the attached Woodward Amendment
#1. Seconded by Charles Cavell.
WHEREAS from 2019 to 2021, there was a 68% increase in all drug overdose
deaths in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS during 2021, Oakland County had 180 drug overdose deaths
involving synthetic opioids, which was a 119.5% increase in synthetic opioid
involved deaths compared to 2020; and
WHEREAS a $26 billion nationwide settlement was reached to resolve all opioid
litigation brought by states and local political subdivisions against the three
largest pharmaceutical distributors, McKesson, Cardinal Health and
AmerisourceBergen (“Distributors”), and manufacturer Janssen
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its parent company Johnson & Johnson (collectively,
“J&J”); and
WHEREAS Oakland County participated and signed on in national litigation
against manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies for their role in the opioid
and overdose crisis; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is projected to receive $38 million in opioid
settlement funds over a total of eighteen (18) years, beginning in January 2023,
as a result of litigation and subsequent settlement; and
WHEREAS to date, Oakland County has received $5,241,000 in opioid
settlement funds; and
WHEREAS the use of opioid settlement funds must meet certain requirements
as outlined in the settlement agreement and by the definition of opioid
remediation as outlined in the settlement agreements; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) developed a toolkit to
provide a roadmap for local governments to plan for and use opioid settlement
funds; and
WHEREAS as recommended in the MAC toolkit, the County may establish an
advisory Opioid Solutions Steering Committee to make recommendations on
strategies and the use of Opioid Settlement funds for the Executive Office; and
WHEREAS the Steering Committee could consist of up to 15 individuals who
are representatives of the community from sectors including prevention
practitioners, individuals with lived experience, family and friends of those with
lived experience and agencies and community support groups that support
people with lived experience (harm reduction providers, recovery support
providers, schools and universities, behavioral health providers, treatment
providers, medical examiner/coroner); and
WHEREAS the Health and Human Services Department identified a need for
supporting the development, implementation, and coordination of the steering
committee and opioid activities and strategies.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby authorizes the acceptance of Opioid Settlement Funds
in the amount of $5,241,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the county administration shall provide
recommendations on strategies and use of Opioid Settlement Funds and
require a separate resolution for appropriation brought forward for consideration
to the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) General Fund/General Purpose
(GF/GP) full-time eligible (FTE) Epidemiologist and one (1) GF/GP FTE
Program Coordinator within the Health Division Administration (#1060101).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2024 – 2026 budgets are amended
as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (15-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine
Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, William
Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson
Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent:
Main Motion, as amended.
WHEREAS from 2019 to 2021, there was a 68% increase in all drug overdose
deaths in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS during 2021, Oakland County had 180 drug overdose deaths
involving synthetic opioids, which was a 119.5% increase in synthetic opioid
involved deaths compared to 2020; and
WHEREAS a $26 billion nationwide settlement was reached to resolve all opioid
litigation brought by states and local political subdivisions against the three
largest pharmaceutical distributors, McKesson, Cardinal Health and
AmerisourceBergen (“Distributors”), and manufacturer Janssen
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its parent company Johnson & Johnson (collectively,
“J&J”); and
WHEREAS Oakland County participated and signed on in national litigation
against manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies for their role in the opioid
and overdose crisis; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is projected to receive $38 million in opioid
settlement funds over a total of eighteen (18) years, beginning in January 2023,
as a result of litigation and subsequent settlement; and
WHEREAS to date, Oakland County has received $5,241,000 in opioid
settlement funds; and
WHEREAS the use of opioid settlement funds must meet certain requirements
as outlined in the settlement agreement and by the definition of opioid
remediation as outlined in the settlement agreements; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) developed a toolkit to
provide a roadmap for local governments to plan for and use opioid settlement
funds; and
WHEREAS as recommended in the MAC toolkit, the County may establish an
advisory Opioid Solutions Steering Committee to make recommendations on
strategies and the use of Opioid Settlement funds for the Executive Office; and
WHEREAS the Steering Committee could consist of up to 15 individuals who
are representatives of the community from sectors including prevention
practitioners, individuals with lived experience, family and friends of those with
lived experience and agencies and community support groups that support
people with lived experience (harm reduction providers, recovery support
providers, schools and universities, behavioral health providers, treatment
providers, medical examiner/coroner); and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby authorizes the acceptance of Opioid Settlement Funds
in the amount of $5,241,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the county administration shall provide
recommendations on strategies and use of Opioid Settlement Funds and
require a separate resolution for appropriation brought forward for consideration
to the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) General Fund/General Purpose
(GF/GP) full-time eligible (FTE) Epidemiologist within the Health Division
Administration (#1060101).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2024 – 2026 budgets are amended
as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (15-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine
Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, William
Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson
Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent:
Attachments:
1. Schedule A - Budget Amendment
2. Opioid Settlement HR Write Up
3. Michigan-Opioid-Settlement-Funds-Toolkit
b. Sheriff’s Office - Establishment of Dispatch Services Agreement Rates -
April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027 and Positions Creation
Board Action #2024-3818 _
Establish the following fire and police dispatch service rates and warrant
entry rates for the period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027:
2024 2025 2026
Fire Dispatch Per Call $40.19 $41.40 $42.64
Police Dispatch Per FTE
Per Year
$8,216 $8,487 $8,767
Warrant Entry Per Each $20.00 $20.60 $21.22
further, to create one (1) GF/GP full time eligible Dispatch Specialist Shift
Leader position and two (2) GF/GP part-time non-eligible Warrants Clerk
positions be created in the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications
Operations Division (4030701) effective March 9, 2024; further, amend the
FY 2024 – FY 2026 budgets are amended in the attached Schedule A.
Attachments:
1. Schedule A - Budget Amendment
2. Sherif's Office Dispatch Rates HR Write Up
c. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Township of
Addison, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3819 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Township of Addison and authorize the Chair
of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Addison Fire Dispatch Agreement
d. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Charter
Township of Brandon, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3820 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Brandon and authorize
the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached
agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Brandon Fire Dispatch Agreement
e. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Charter
Township of Commerce, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3821 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Commerce and
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Commerce Fire Dispatch Agreement
f. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the
Franklin/Bingham Fire Department, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3822 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Franklin/Bingham Fire Department and
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Franklin-Bingham Fire Dispatch Agreement
g. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Township of
Groveland, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3823 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Township of Groveland and authorize the
Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Groveland Fire Dispatch Agreement
h. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Charter
Township of Highland, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3824 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Highland and authorize
the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached
agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Highland Fire Dispatch Agreement
i. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Charter
Township of Independence, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3825 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Independence and
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Independence Fire Dispatch Agreement
j. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Charter
Township of Lyon, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3826 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Lyon and authorize the
Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Lyon Fire Dispatch Agreement
k. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Charter
Township of Milford, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3828 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Milford and authorize
the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached
agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Milford Twp Fire Dispatch Agreement
l. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the North Oakland
County Fire Authority, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3829 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the North Oakland County Fire Authority and
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 NOFA Fire Dispatch Agreement
m. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Charter
Township of Oakland, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3830 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Oakland and authorize
the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached
agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Oakland Fire Dispatch Agreement
n. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Charter
Township of Orion, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3831 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Orion and authorize the
Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Orion Fire Dispatch Agreement
o. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Charter
Township of Oxford, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3832 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Oxford and authorize
the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached
agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Oxford Fire Dispatch Agreement
p. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the City of
Rochester Hills, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3833 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills and authorize the
Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Rochester Hills Fire Dispatch Agreement
q. Sheriff’s Office - Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the Charter
Township of Springfield, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3834 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Fire Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Springfield and
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Springfield Fire Dispatch Agreement
r. Sheriff’s Office - Police Dispatch Service Agreement with the City of Lake
Angelus, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3835 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Police Dispatch
Services Agreement with the City of Lake Angelus and authorize the Chair
of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Lake Angelus Police Dispatch Agreement w.warrant
s. Sheriff’s Office - Police Dispatch Service Agreement with Oakland
Community College, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3836 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Police Dispatch
Services Agreement with Oakland Community College and authorize the
Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 OCC Police Dispatch Agreement w.warrant - Updated
t. Sheriff’s Office - Police Dispatch Service Agreement with the Village of
Lake Orion, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3837 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Police Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Village of Lake Orion and authorize the Chair
of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Village of Lake Orion Police Dispatch Agreement w.warrant
u. Sheriff’s Office - Police Dispatch Service Agreement with the Village of
Milford, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3838 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Police Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Village of Milford and authorize the Chair of
the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Village of Milford Police Dispatch Agreement
v. Sheriff’s Office - Police Dispatch Service Agreement with the Village of
Oxford, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3839 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Police Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Village of Oxford and authorize the Chair of
the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Village of Oxford Police Dispatch Agreement
w. Sheriff’s Office - Police Dispatch Service Agreement with the Village of
Wolverine Lake, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3840 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Police Dispatch
Services Agreement with the Village of Wolverine Lake and authorize the
Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Village of Wolverine Lake Police Dispatch Agreement
x. Sheriff’s Office - Police and Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the City
of Auburn Hills, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3841 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Police and Fire
Dispatch Services Agreement with the City of Auburn Hills and authorize
the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached
agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Auburn Hills Police & Fire Dispatch Agreement
y. Sheriff’s Office - Police and Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the
Village of Holly, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3842 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Police and Fire
Dispatch Services Agreement with the Village of Holly and authorize the
Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Village of Holly Police and Fire Dispatch Agreement
w.warrants
z. Sheriff’s Office - Police and Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the City
of Walled Lake, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3843 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Police and Fire
Dispatch Services Agreement with the City of Walled Lake and authorize
the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached
agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Walled Lake Police & Fire Dispatch Agreement
aa. Sheriff’s Office - Police and Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with the City
of Wixom, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3845 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Police and Fire
Dispatch Services Agreement with City of Wixom and authorize the Chair
of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Wixom Police & Fire Dispatch Agreement
bb. Sheriff’s Office - Emergency Medical Dispatch Service Agreement with the
City of Pontiac, April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Board Action #2024-3846 _
Approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2024-2027 Emergency
Medical Dispatch Services Agreement with the City of Pontiac and
authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
attached agreement.
Attachment:
1. 2024-2027 Pontiac EMD Dispatch Agreement
Penny Luebs moved to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded
by William Miller III.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (11-4-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham, Angela
Powell, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Ajay Raman,
Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert
Abstain: None
16. New & Miscellaneous Business
a. Board of Commissioners - Support for the Senate Bills 669-670 to Expand
the Application of the Freedom of Information Act to the Michigan
Legislature, the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor
Board Action #2024-3983 _ 24-18
The Chair referred the resolution to the Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations Committee. There were no objections.
b. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of the 2024 Clawson Friends of
the Library Program
Board Action #2023-3488 _
The Chair referred the board action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
c. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Lighthouse Oakland County
Zoning Scan Project
Board Action #2024-3900 _
The Chair referred the board action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
d. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of 15th Annual International Lyon
Township Kite Festival
Board Action #2024-3985 _
The Chair referred the board action to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
e. Board of Commissioners - Sponsorship of Pontiac Skatepark Project
Dedication
Board Action #2024-3974 _
William Miller III moved to suspend the rules and vote on the board action
immediately. Seconded by Charles Cavell.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the rules were suspended for an
immediate vote.
William Miller III moved to approve the allotment of $4,000 from the Fiscal
Year 2024 Board of Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-item
budget to purchase custom skateboards from PLUSkateboarding to give-
away at the Pontiac Skatepark Project Dedication; further, authorize the
Board Chair to execute any necessary agreements on behalf of Oakland
County related to these sponsorship opportunities. Additionally, require
that the recipient of the funds provide a report to the Board detailing the
sponsorship outcomes, including the number of residents served.
Seconded by Angela Powell.
Motion Passed.
Vote Summary (15-0-0)
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine
Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, William
Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson
Gault, Linnie Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Attachment:
1. Pontiac Skateboards Invoice
17. Announcements
Commissioner Angela Powell addressed the Board to announce that the Caucus
announcements would be sent to Commissioners. She also thanked the Commissioners
who work as Social Workers and thanked the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce for their
award.
Commissioner William Miller addressed the Board to announce that The Office of
Highway Safety has information on how to choose the correct car seats.
Chair David Woodward addressed the Board to announce that the Webster Community
Center will be breaking ground and Thrive will be hosting an event in the City of Royal
Oak.
18. Public Comment
The following person addressed the Board during Public Comment #2: Kathryn Kennedy.
19. Adjournment to April 11, 2024, or the Call of the Chair
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM.