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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2011.01.05 - 71133 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES January 5, 2011 County Clerk Bill Bullard Jr. opened the evening with the introduction of the Honorable Judge Nanci Grant, Chief Judge of the 6th Circuit Court who gave the invocation. County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. introduced the Honorable Jessica Cooper, Oakland County Prosecutor and welcomed the Oakland County Sheriff Honor Guard who posted the colors. The Honorable Jessica Cooper, Oakland County Prosecutor led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the singing of our National Anthem by Elissa Harrison. County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. welcomed the County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson, Andy Meisner, Oakland County Treasurer, the Honorable Judges, Michael Warren, Wendy Potts, James Alexander, and Denise Langford Morris. County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. administered the oath of office to 2011-2012 Board of Commissioners. Meeting called to order by County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. at 5:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (24) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0) Quorum present. Moved by Crawford supported by Woodward the minutes of the December 9, 2010 Board Meeting be approved. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed. Moved by Middleton supported by Long to approve and close the Journal for 2009 – 2010 Session and adjourn the 2009 – 2010 Session Sine Die. AYES: Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion carried. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 4 BIENNIAL SESSION Commissioners as a “point of privilege” introduced their family and guests present. The 2011 – 2012 Session was called to order by County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. Roll called. PRESENT: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey. (24) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0) Quorum present. Moved by Gosselin supported by Nash motion to amend agenda as follows: ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE e. County Clerk/Register of Deeds – Elections Division – Call for Special Election, County Commissioner, District #2. Vote on agenda, as amended: AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved. The following people addressed the Board during public comment: Mary Storm, Alice Benbow and Todd Scott. Moved by Gingell supported by Greimel the Board Rules be adopted as the Temporary Rules of the Board of Commissioners. AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Board Rules were adopted as the Temporary Rules of the Board of Commissioners. County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. opened the nominations for the Temporary Chairperson. Moved by Gingell supported by Matis that Shelley Taub be nominated for Temporary Chairperson. Commissioner Gingell asked the nominations be closed and a unanimous vote be cast. Vote on Temporary Chairperson: AYES: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (24) NAYS: None. (0) Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 5 A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Shelley Taub was elected Temporary Chairperson. Commissioner Gingell escorted Commissioner Taub to the Chair. County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. congratulated Commissioner Taub. County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. turned the gavel over to Temporary Chairperson Commissioner Taub and assumed the Chair of the County Clerk of the Board. Temporary Chairperson Taub opened the nominations for the Permanent Chairperson. Moved by Potts supported by Weipert that Michael Gingell be nominated for Permanent Chairperson. Moved by Potts supported by Weipert the nominations be closed and unanimous vote be cast. Vote on Permanent Chairperson: AYES: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Michael Gingell was elected Permanent Chairperson. Commissioner Potts escorted Chairperson Gingell to the Chair and Commissioner Taub presented Commissioner Gingell with the gavel. County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. congratulated Commissioner Gingell. Commissioner Greimel addressed the Board to congratulate Commissioner Gingell. Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to thank his fellow Commissioners. Chairperson Michael Gingell opened the nominations for Vice Chairperson. Moved by Middleton supported by Scott that Jeff Matis be nominated for Vice Chairperson. Vote on Vice Chairperson: AYES: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Jeff Matis was elected Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Thomas Middleton escorted Vice Chairperson Jeff Matis to the Chair. County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. congratulated Commissioner Matis. Vice Chairperson Jeff Matis addressed the Board to thank his fellow Commissioners. The Chairperson announced the following Commissioners to serve on the General Government Committee: Chairperson: Christine Long Vice Chairperson: Kathy Crawford Minority Vice Chairperson: Marcia Gershenson Members: John Scott, Robert Gosselin, Jeff Matis, Mattie Hatchett, Jim Nash and Nancy Quarles. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 6 The Chairperson declared a recess at 6:22p.m. to allow the General Government Committee to meet. The Board reconvened at 6:40 p.m. Roll called. PRESENT: Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson. (24) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0) Quorum present. Chairperson Michael Gingell presented a Proclamation to Larry Doyle for his tenure as Board’s Administrative Director, he has demonstrated leadership while serving the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and guiding Board Staff. Deputy County Clerk, Larry Doyle addressed the Board. Chairperson Michael Gingell presented a Proclamation and Plaque to Bill Bullard, Jr. for his service to Oakland County as Chair of the Board of Commissioners. Oakland County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. addressed the Board. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Oakland County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr., regarding his resignation as County Commissioner for District #2 effective January 1, 2011. The communication was received and filed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson, re-appointing Ms. Judith Cunningham and Mr. Gordon Snavely to the Claims Review Committee for the 2011 – 2012 term. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Anthony Markwort, regarding his resignation from the Oakland County Health and Human Services Agency Board. The communication was received and filed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from the Board of Commissioners staff thanking the Board of Commissioners for the gift cards. The communication was received and filed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Commissioners Kathy Crawford, Shelley Taub, Dave Woodward and Jim Nash to the Community Development Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2012. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Brian Golden, Richard Stamps and Melissa Luginski to the Oakland County Historical Commission for a term ending December 31, 2013. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Commissioner John Scott and Commissioner Dave Potts to the Oakland County Personnel Appeal Board for a term ending December 31, 2011. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Commissioner Nancy Quarles and Nancy Dingeldey to the Sanitary Code Appeal Board for a term ending December 31, 2013. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 7 Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Commissioner Bill Dwyer and Commissioner Shelley Taub to the Substance Abuse Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2012. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Members: David Boerger, Ramon Betanzos, Steven Brock, David Dillingham, Megan Owens (Dem.), Alternates: Andrew Haliw, III, Jeffrey Stoner and Michael Whims (Dem.) to the Public Transportation Authority for a term ending December 31, 2012. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Commissioner David Potts and Commissioner Tim Greimel to the Claims Review Committee for a term ending December 31, 2012. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Commissioner Tom Middleton to the MSU Extension Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2012. There being no objections the appointment was confirmed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Commissioner Jeff Matis to the Tax Increment Financing Review (TIFA) for a term ending December 31, 2012. The being no objections the appointment was confirmed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Commissioner Shelley Taub and Commissioner Jim Nash to the Youth Assistance Coordinating Council for a term ending December 31, 2012. There being no objections the appointment was confirmed. Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing the following Commissioners to serve on the Lake Boards for a term ending December 31, 2012: Lake Board Appointees: Blue Heron Pond Shelley Taub Cedar Island Lake Jim Runestad Charnwood Lake Robert Gosselin Clarkston Mill Pond Tom Middleton Cranberry Lake Mike Gingell Duck Lake – West Bloomfield Shelley Taub Eagle Lake Tom Middleton Forest Lake Shelley Taub Gilbert Lake David Potts Huntoon Lake Tom Middleton Indianwood Lake Mike Gingell Island Lake Shelley Taub Lake Neva Jim Runestad Lake Ona Jim Runestad Lake Louise Beth Nucci Lakeville Lake Beth Nucci Lower Long Lake Shelley Taub Meadow Lake Marcia Gershenson Lake Oakland John Scott Orange Lake David Potts Pontiac Lake Jim Runestad Rainbow Lake Tom Middleton Round Lake Jim Runestad Scott Lake John Scott Schoolhouse Lake John Scott Upper Long Lake Shelley Taub Van Norman Lake Tom Middleton Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 8 Wabeek Lake Shelley Taub Walled Lake Philip Weipert Walters Lake Tom Middleton Watkins Lake Tom Middleton White Lake Jim Runestad Williams Lake Jim Runestad Wolverine Lake Chris Long There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. REPORT BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RULES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ 2011-2012 SESSION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the proposed rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby recommends the adoption of the attached rules as the permanent rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for 2011-2012. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of 2011 Rules for Oakland County Board of Commissioners on file in County Clerk’s office. Moved by Long supported by Woodward the General Government Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Moved by Long supported by Woodward the Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ 2011–2012 Session be adopted. Discussion followed. Vote on report: AYES: Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ 2011-2012 Session were adopted. REPORT BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - 2011 STANDING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee hereby recommends appointments to the Board of Commissioners’ Standing Committees for 2011 as follows. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Middleton (Chair), Taub (Vice Chair), Woodward (Minority Vice Chair), Long, Potts, Runestad, Crawford, Dwyer, Zack, Greimel, Quarles GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Long (Chair), Crawford, (Vice Chair), Gershenson (Minority Vice Chair), Scott, Gosselin, Matis, Hatchett, Nash, Quarles Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 9 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Scott (Chair), Bosnic (Vice Chair), Zack (Minority Vice Chair), Middleton, Dwyer, Nuccio, Weipert, Hatchett, Greimel, Covey PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE: Potts (Chair), Weipert (Vice Chair), Nash (Minority Vice Chair), Gosselin, Runestad, Crawford, Nuccio, Jackson, McGillivray, Woodward PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE: Runestad (Chair), Dwyer (Vice Chair), McGillivray (Minority Vice Chair), Taub, Bosnic, Matis, Gershenson, Jackson, Covey Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Long supported by Greimel the General Government Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Moved by Long supported by Greimel the appointment of the Board of Commissioners - 2011 Standing Committee Assignments be confirmed. Vote on Appointments: AYES: Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin. (24) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments were confirmed. REPORT BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY COORDINATING ZONING COMMITTEE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having received a recommendation from the Planning and Building Committee, hereby recommends that the following three members of the Planning and Building Committee be appointed to the Coordinating Zoning Committee for a two-year period of January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012. Phil Weipert Bob Gosselin Gary McGillivray Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Long supported by Greimel the General Government Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Moved by Long supported by Greimel the appointments of the Oakland County Coordinating Zoning Committee be accepted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 10 Vote on appointments: AYES: Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel. (24) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments were confirmed. REPORT BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancies for the boards, commissions, committees and councils herein mentioned, recommends the filling of those vacancies as follows. AIRPORT COMMITTEE (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/12) Christine Long, Tom Middleton, John Scott, Dave Woodward David VanderVeen (Executive Designee) *AREA AGENCY ON AGING (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/12) Helaine Zack, Kathy Crawford (non-voting alternate) *BUILDING AUTHORITY (Three-Year Term ending 12/31/13) David Kasdan *PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION (Three-Year Terms ending 12/31/13) Christine Long (Commissioner), Gerald Fisher, Gary McGillivray ROAD COMMISSION (Six-Year Term ending 12/31/16) Ron Fowkes SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG) (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/12) Delegates Alternates L. Brooks Patterson David VanderVeen Christine Long David Potts John Scott Doug Smith Jeff Matis Helaine Zack Jim Nash Janet Jackson Marcia Gershenson Craig Covey Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Long supported by Taub the General Government Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Discussion followed. Chairperson Michael Gingell called a brief recess. Chairperson Michael Gingell called Board back to order. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 11 Moved by Long supported by Taub to the appointments of Various Boards, Commissions, and Authorities be confirmed. Vote on appointments: AYES: Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett. (24) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments were confirmed. Discussion followed. Moved by Scott supported by Potts to call the question and vote on the Road Commission appointment as it stands. AYES: Long, Matis, Middleton, Nuccio, Potts, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson. (18) NAYS: McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (6) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the vote on the Road Commission appointment, as it stands, was before the Board. Discussion followed. Moved by Long supported by Taub the appointment of Ron Fowkes to the Road Commission Committee be confirmed. Vote on appointment: AYES: Matis, Middleton, Nuccio, Potts, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gingell, Gosselin, Long. (14) NAYS: McGillivray, Nash, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Covey, Gershenson, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson. (10) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment was confirmed. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11001 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - ELECTIONS DIVISION - CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION, COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT #2 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS with the resignation of Bill Bullard, Jr., effective January 1st, 2011, a vacancy exists in the office of County Commissioner, District #2; and WHEREAS MCL 46.412 requires that vacancies in the Office of Commissioner, occurring in odd- numbered years, be filled by special election called by the County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS the County Clerk/Elections Division has prepared an election schedule that will govern the Special May Primary and Special August General Election. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby calls a Special May 3, 2011 Primary and Special August 2, 2011 General Election to fill the vacancy in District #2 in accordance with the attached election schedule. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 12 Moved by Long supported by Woodward the resolution be adopted. Vote on resolution: AYES: McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis. (24) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted. Moved by Scott supported by Runestad the appointment of Robert Hoffman to County Commission District #2 until December 31, 2011 be confirmed. Vote on appointment: AYES: Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray. (24) NAYS: (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Robert Hoffman to County Commission District #2 until December 31, 2011 was confirmed. County Clerk Bill Bullard, Jr. administered the oath of office to Robert Hoffman. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11002 BY: Commissioner John A. Scott, District #5 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE OAKLAND COUNTY MERIT RULES AS THEY PERTAIN TO ETHICS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County is well known for its high ethical standards and judicious use of tax dollars; and WHEREAS the standards of conduct for county employees are dictated by law and by the Oakland County Merit Rules; and WHEREAS it is prudent to review the Merit Rules from time to time to insure that they are current to today’s standards and take into account changes in the law and technology; and WHEREAS the appointment of an Ad Hoc committee to review the merit rules and report back to the Board of Commissioners is appropriate. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes an Ad Hoc committee, appointed by the Chair of the Board, to review the current Merit Rules as they pertain to ethics and report their findings in a single document titled “Ethics”. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ad Hoc committee shall consist of two members of the majority party and one member of the minority party and such other non-commissioner members as the Board Chair deems appropriate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Government Committee recommend the appropriate appointments to the Board Chair. Chairperson, I move the foregoing resolution. JOHN SCOTT, DAVID POTTS, MATTIE HATCHETT, PHILIP WEIPERT, NANCY QUARLES, JIM RUNESTAD, JANET JACKSON, CHRISTINE LONG, TIM GREIMEL, MIKE BOSNIC, HELAINE ZACK, ROBERT GOSSELIN, MARCIA GERSHENSON, THOMAS MIDDLETON, DAVE WOODWARD, SHELLEY TAUB, JIM NASH, MICHAEL Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 13 GINGELL, BETH NUCCIO, KATHY CRAWFORD, BILL DWYER The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11003 BY: Commissioner Thomas F. Middleton, District #4 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW OAKLAND COUNTY POLICIES CONCERNING TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTING To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County has been a leader in financial reporting and is recognized with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget and program budget presentations; and WHEREAS Oakland County maintains an outstanding website including information on its budget and finances; and WHEREAS technology exists to allow for even more information to be made available on-line; and WHEREAS some information should not be made available to the public in order to protect the safety of individuals having contacts with the police or courts or other county agencies; and WHEREAS a review of county policies regarding what should or should not be posted on-line to ensure maximum transparency and yet protect citizens who may need to have their identity confidential is appropriate; and WHEREAS an Ad Hoc committee, appointed by the Chair of the Board, to study county policies including, but not limited to, checkbook on line should be established to assure that the policies are current. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes an Ad Hoc committee, appointed by the Chair of the Board, to study county policies regarding what information should or should not be available on-line. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ad Hoc committee shall consist of two members of the majority party and one member of the minority party and such other non-commissioner members as the Board Chair deems appropriate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Government Committee recommend the appropriate appointments to the Board Chair. Chairperson, I move the foregoing resolution. THOMAS MIDDLETON, SHELLEY TAUB, TIM GREIMEL, ROBERT GOSSELIN, MATTIE HATCHETT, JEFF MATIS, JANET JACKSON, MIKE BOSNIC, HELAINE ZACK, KATHY CRAWFORD, MARCIA GERSHENSON, MICHAEL GINGELL, JIM NASH, CRAIG COVEY, DAVE WOODWARD The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11004 BY: Commissioners Marcia Gershenson, District #17; and Christine Long, District #7 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – 2011-2012 WOMEN’S COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Women’s Commission for Oakland County was established with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #07236 for the purpose of conducting public forums and studying matters concerning women in Oakland County, the results of which were reported to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09001 authorized the continuation of the Women’s Commission for Oakland County through December, 2010; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 14 WHEREAS the Women’s Commission for Oakland County has provided educational forums, participated in community outreach projects and presented two annual reports addressing the status and needs of women, girls and families in Oakland County; and WHEREAS there is an ongoing need for the Women’s Commission for Oakland County to assist in determining the status and needs of women in Oakland County and identifying how Oakland County can assist in improving women’s improve health, safety, education, economic and social autonomy, earnings and employment - which would all contribute to the continued growth of Oakland County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners re-establishes the Women’s Commission for Oakland County for a two-year term, ending December 31, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County may conduct public forums and study matters concerning women in Oakland County, and shall report their findings and activities annually to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, through the General Government Committee, on or before the last scheduled Board of Commissioners’ meetings in 2011 and 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County shall meet 4 times a year with additional meetings as necessary to conduct the business of the commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County will comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The meeting notices shall be posted. The minutes shall be submitted to the General Government Committee as information items. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership of the Women’s Commission for Oakland County shall consist of 25 members, each serving for a two-year term that expires on December 31, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that twenty-five (25) representatives will each be appointed by their respective Oakland County Commissioner, for a two-year term. Each appointed person must reside in the district that his or her County Commissioner represents and serves at the pleasure of the appointing County Commissioner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) Oakland County Commissioners shall be appointed to serve as ex-official members to the Women’s Commission for Oakland County. One (1) Commissioner from the majority party and one (1) Commissioner from the minority party will be recommended by the General Government Committee to the full Board of Commissioners for these non-voting ex-official appointments. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County is subject to federal, state and county laws, rules and regulations on lobbying, use of public monies for political purposes, standard of conduct and ethics. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that members of the Women’s Commission for Oakland County serve as volunteers and shall not be compensated. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County may solicit and accept funds, including gifts, donations, grants or any federal or state funds for purposes relating to its work as a Women’s Commission for Oakland County. The acceptance and use of any federal or state funds by the Women’s Commission for Oakland County commits no Oakland County funds and places no obligation upon Oakland County to continue the purposes for which the funds are made available. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County is not a political oriented organization and shall not play a role that magnifies political issues. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of the Women’s Commission for Oakland County is to survey the status of women in Oakland County, assess their needs and hold informational forums. To this end, the Women’s Commission for Oakland County shall be authorized to: 1. Enact bylaws for its own governance. 2. Hold public meetings, fact-finding hearings and public forums to gather and disseminate information to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, the County Executive, public agencies and the public. 3. Use voluntary services of private individuals, agencies and organizations which may be offered and needed from time to time. 4. Work with and obtain statistical information from Oakland County’s Planning and Economic Development Services Department and other governmental and human services agencies. 5. Provide a report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and County Executive on or before the last Board of Commissioners’ meeting of the 2011 and 2012 calendar years. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 15 MARCIA GERSHENSON, CHRISTINE LONG, HELAINE ZACK, CRAIG COVEY, JIM NASH, MATTIE HATCHETT, NANCY QUARLES, TIM GREIMEL, JIM RUNESTAD, PHILIP WEIPERT, DAVID POTTS, BILL DWYER, KATHY CRAWFORD, MICHAEL GINGELL, BETH NUCCIO, JEFF MATIS, THOMAS MIDDLETON The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11005 BY: Commissioner Jeff Matis, District #12; Gary McGillivray, District #24 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE TELEVISING AND/OR WEBCASTING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS members of the Board of Commissioners have expressed an interest in broadcasting its Board and Committee meetings in the interests of transparency and educating the public on the work of the Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS broadcasting Board and Committee meetings will allow citizens of Oakland County greater access to the workings of county government; and WHEREAS advances in technology have created more and varied ways of providing public access to meetings of elected bodies; and WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2011 budget has an appropriation for broadcasting meetings; and WHEREAS the appointment of an Ad Hoc committee to study and report back to the Board the most effective and efficient method of broadcasting is appropriate. NOW THERE FOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes an Ad Hoc committee, appointed by the Chair of the Board, to study and report back to the Board the most effective and efficient method of broadcasting its meetings. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ad Hoc committee shall consist of two members of the majority party and one member of the minority party and such other non-commissioner members as the Board Chair deems appropriate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Government Committee recommend the appropriate appointments to the Board Chair. Chairperson, I move the foregoing resolution. JEFF MATIS, MICHAEL GINGELL, CHRISTINE LONG, SHELLEY TAUB, MATTIE HATCHETT, JANET JACKSON, BETH NUCCIO, JIM NASH, KATHY CRAWFORD, CRAIG COVEY, BILL DWYER, HELAINE ZACK, JOHN SCOTT, MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVID POTTS, TIM GREIMEL, PHILIP WEIPERT, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, JIM RUNESTAD, NANCY QUARLES, MIKE BOSNIC, DAVE WOODWARD, THOMAS MIDDLETON The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 16 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11006 BY: Commissioners Dave Woodward, District #18 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – MOBILE FOOD VENDORS ON COUNTY CAMPUS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County has a long-time policy of using a formal, competitive procurement process in which all vendors are evaluated with equal consideration. Once a need has been identified, the Purchasing Division solicits the appropriate members of the vendor community for pricing and purchase information; and WHEREAS there is interest in providing employees and visitors to the Oakland County complex with a wide variety of food options; and WHEREAS mobile food establishment(s) located on the Oakland County Complex in the Cities of Pontiac and Waterford would expand and enhance the options and convenience of food selections at stationary site(s); and WHEREAS the Michigan Food Law of 2000, as amended, defines a “mobile food establishment” as a food establishment operating from a vehicle, cart, tent, trailer or watercraft that returns to a licensed commissary for servicing and maintenance at least once every 24 hours; and WHEREAS a mobile food cart is a limited food service operation that serves a limited menu, usually hot dogs, from a small open air push cart. Based on their limited facilities, mobile food carts are limited to foods or beverages requiring minimal handling on site and must return to an approved commissary at least once every 24 hours, such as a licensed food service establishment; and WHEREAS current Michigan Law provides that a mobile food cart establishment may be requested to submit a plan review packet, including a plan review application, fee, menu, standard operating procedures, drawing/layout of cart, and equipment specification sheet; and WHEREAS a mobile food cart must have the equipment and resources available to ensure food safety. Typically, this requires items such as a hand wipes, gloves, a sanitizer spray bottle and paper towels, a metal stem thermometer, methods of hot and cold holding of foods, and a method of covering and protecting food from customers and the elements. Additionally, a mobile food cart must have the name and address of the business operating the mobile cart on each side of the cart in letters not less than 3 inches high. Mobile carts are typically inspected once every six months by a Sanitarian; and WHEREAS each application for a license shall pay to the local health department having jurisdiction the required sanitation service fees and an additional state license fee (at the time an application is submitted); and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is desirous of working with the Oakland County Executive administration to establish the appropriate policies, process, procedures, and appropriate permits and fees for establishing stationary sites on the Oakland County campus for mobile food carts and the solicitation of potential vendors through the purchasing process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby respectfully requests the Oakland County Executive’s administration to submit a proposal for establishing stationary outdoor sites on the Oakland County campus for mobile food carts. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests that the Oakland County Executive’s administration submit the policy, procedures and permit fees to the General Government and Finance Committees for review and recommendation to the full board within three (3) months of the adoption of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the adoption of the policy, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests that the Oakland County Executive’s administration to work with the Board of Commissioner’s Director of Administration to draft the Request for Proposals and through the Oakland County Purchasing Process solicit bids for mobile food cart vendors that will be permitted to operate on identified outdoor sites on the Oakland County campus. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Oakland County Executive and Oakland County’s Department Directors of Health and Human Services, Corporation Counsel, Risk Management and Purchasing, and Management & Budget. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 17 DAVE WOODWARD, MATTIE HATCHETT, NANCY QUARLES, JIM NASH, JANET JACKSON, CRAIG COVEY, HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA GERSHENSON, TIM GREIMEL, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, ROBERT GOSSELIN, PHILIP WEIPERT The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11007 BY: Commissioner Tim Greimel, District #11 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF AUBURN HILLS – PROJECT NO. 49641 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the discretionary Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction, maintenance and repair of roads located within the boundaries of an Oakland County CVT and under the supervision, direction and control of the Road Commission for Oakland County; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221 established the revised Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Funding and Project Approval Process; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #10045, provides that any discretionary Oakland County appropriation in support of the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program shall be distributed only from the designated General Fund Tri-Party Program fund balance and may be made only after completion of all of the following: 1. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and an individual city, village, or township (CVT) have identified a specific project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and 2. The RCOC has appropriated its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and transferred said appropriation to a specific project account; and 3. The CVT has authorized its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and has executed a written contract for payment with the RCOC; and 4. The Commissioner(s) representing the CVT requesting the project submits to the Board of Commissioners Finance Committee a resolution authorizing the appropriation of the County’s 1/3 share of the project from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tri-Party Program. The resolution shall be approved by the Finance Committee and the full Board before any funds may be released from the Tri-Party Program designation account; and WHEREAS the City of Auburn Hills, along with the Road Commissioner for Oakland County has identified a specific project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County has appropriated its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the identified project in the City of Auburn Hills and said appropriation has been transferred to a specific project account; and WHEREAS the City of Auburn Hills has demonstrated that it has authorized its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the specified project and has executed a written contract for payment with the Road Commission for Oakland County; and WHEREAS Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2011 authorized amount of Tri- Party Road Improvement funding for the City of Auburn Hills is $85,167. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the City of Auburn Hills as eligible for appropriation and authorizes the release of the specified Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County General Fund Designated Fund Balance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Auburn Hills. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 5, 2011 18 Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. TIM GREIMEL Copy of correspondence from Patricia Z. Wierzbicki, Deputy-Secretary/Clerk of the Board for the Oakland County Road Commission and Cost Participation Agreement on file in County Clerk’s Office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. The Board adjourned at 7:25 p.m. to the call of the Chair or January 20, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. BILL BULLARD JR. MICHAEL J. GINGELL Clerk Chairperson