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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
March 22, 2001
Meeting called to order by Vice Chairperson Fran Amos at 9:30 a.m. in
the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Crawford,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster. (23)
ABSENT: Coleman, Millard (Both with notice). (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by David Buckley.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Sever supported by Palmer the rules be suspended and the agenda
be amended, as follows:
Approve minutes from the February 22, 2001 meeting, note that the
March 8, 2001 minutes should have an insert stating the Consent Agenda vote is
on page 139 and add to Special Order of Business a resolution for Appointment
to the AD HOC Review Committee.
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Crawford,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
Moved by Crawford supported by Taub the minutes of the February 22, 2001
meeting be approved.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
167
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,
as printed.
Moved by Sever supported by Moss the minutes of the March 8, 2001
meeting be approved with the insert stating the consent agenda vote is on page
139.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,
as amended.
Vice Chairperson Fran Amos and Commissioner Thomas Law presented a
proclamation of the Prudential Community Spirit Award to honorees Kelly
O’Keefe of Waterford Kettering High School and Emily Prysby of Wylie Groves
High School.
The Vice Chairperson made the following statement, “A Public Hearing is
now called on the Shain Mold & Engineering Inc. Project – City of Rochester
Hills. Are there any persons present who wish to speak?” No persons
requested to speak and the Vice Chairperson declared the Public Hearing
closed.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from County
Executive L. Brooks Patterson, appointing Ronald L. Grimes, Administrator –
Environmental Health Services, Oakland County Health Division, Department of
Human Services, as his Administration’s representative to the Well Advisory
Committee for a term ending September 23, 2002. There being no objections,
the appointment was confirmed.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson
Frank H. Millard, Jr. appointing Commissioners Shelley Taub and Ruel McPherson
to the Jail Diversion for Persons with Mental Illness Task Force. There being
no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson
Frank H. Millard, Jr. appointing Commissioner Fran Amos to the Lake Oakland
Lake Board. There being no objections, the appointment was confirmed.
Moved by Causey-Mitchell supported by Moss the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The
vote on this motion appears on page 176.) The resolutions on the Consent
Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk [*]):
*REPORT (MISC. #01071)
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – LEASED VEHICLES – PERMANENT FLEET
EXPANSION OF THREE (3) VANS FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution
#01071 on March 13, 2001, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be
adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01071
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES/LEASED VEHICLES – PERMANENT FLEET
EXPANSION OF THREE (3) VANS FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolutions #93230 and #94357, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners adopted a Leased Vehicle Policy requiring that
additions to the County fleet be approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
168
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #98258, the Board of Commissioners
authorized the temporary expansion of the County Vehicle Fleet by reassigning
three (3) fully depreciated vans to Community Corrections; and
WHEREAS the vans are requiring an excessive amount of repairs, thus they
are at the end of their useful life; and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division still has the need to lease
three (3) vans from the County Fleet to accommodate the transportation needs
of the Weekend Alternative for Misdemeanants (WAM) Program; and
WHEREAS the WAM Program is generating sufficient revenues to cover the
additional Leased Vehicle monthly charges by the Motor Pool for new vans.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes
the permanent expansion of the County Vehicle Fleet by three (3) vehicles for
the Community Corrections Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002
Budget be amended as follows:
General Fund FY 2001 FY 2002
Revenue
101-17-403100-70231-0163 Fees & Collections $ 3,780 $ 6,480
Expense
101-17-403200-70211-6661 Leased Vehicles 3,780 6,480
101-17-403300-70211-8001 O.T. Out 66,000
101-90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($66,000)
$ 3,780 6,480
$ -0- $ -0-
Motor Pool Fund
Revenue
661-13-661001-10-0635 Leased Equipment $ 3,780 $ 6,480
661-13-611003-10-1701 O.T. In 66,000
69,780 6,480
Expense
661-13-661002-10-3900 Depreciation 3,780 6,480
661-13-661002-10-8005 Changes in Fund Equity 66,000
$69,780 $ 6,480
$ -0- $ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*REPORT
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - 2000 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING AND
BUILDING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section A(D.) (5.),@ Rule XI of the Board Rules, your
Planning and Building Committee has completed the 2000 portion of its biennial
inspection of County-owned buildings and grounds. The Service Center
facilities inspected were: Children's Village (8 buildings), Children's Village
School, "D" Building (Community Corrections), Central Services Building,
Administrative Annex II, Central Garage, Work Release Facility, Administrative
Annex I, Information Technology Center, Courthouse Complex, Community Mental
Health Center, Oakland Pointe Office Buildings (2 buildings), Medical Examiner
Facility, Trusty Camp Complex, South Oakland Office Building, Southfield Health
Center, Animal Control Center and Child Care Facility.
Copies of the individual building reports are on file with the Committee
Reporter and are available for review. The facilities inspected were found to
be clean and well maintained. Minor deficiencies were brought to the attention
of staff for immediate correction.
Projects completed in 2000 include:
1. Purchased 88 acres of former Clinton Valley Center property.
2. Purchased Oakland Schools Administration Building.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
169
3. Completion of Child Care project.
4. Authorized negotiations for design services contract for proposed
Work Release Facility.
5. Sold 34 acres of property in City of Auburn Hills.
6. Approved design services contract for Service Center Sidewalk
Program - Phases I & II.
7. Approval of 2001-2005 Capital Improvement Program.
8. Approval of 2001 Facilities Maintenance & Operations Special
Projects Budget.
9. Approved leases for relocation of Risk Management and Community
Corrections.
10. Approved lease for Community and Economic Development Program in
City of Pontiac.
11. Approved selection of Architect and Construction Manager for Jail
Renovation and Addition Project.
12. Approved numerous utility easements on County properties.
13. Awarded construction contract for Children's Village "J" Building
Addition.
14. Completed 2000 Facilities Report.
Projects underway and expected to be completed in 2001:
1. Completion of Children's Village "J" Building Addition.
2. Sale of 20 acres of property in the City of Pontiac.
3. Purchase of property for site of new 52-3 District Courthouse.
4. Completion of Service Center Sidewalk Program Phases I & II.
In related activities, the department continues to provide support
services to the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Road Commission and County
Airports.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01075
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - COMMUNITY AND HOME
IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2000 COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has
awarded the Department of Community and Economic Development – Community and
Home Improvement Division federal grant funding in the amount of $29,009 for
the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS this is the 6th year of the grant; and
WHEREAS the grant award of $29,009 represents a 64.85% variance from the
application of $82,535, and a decrease of $1,629 from last year’s award of
$30,638; and
WHEREAS the grant provides a full range of housing counseling services,
information and assistance to housing consumers in improving their housing
conditions and meeting the responsibilities of home ownership and tenancy
including information for first time buyers, pre-occupancy, rental delinquency
and mortgage default assistance, Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program, home
improvement and rehabilitation resources, displacement and relocation
resources and pre-foreclosure assistance; and
WHEREAS the County intends to use the grant to supplement Community
Development Block Grant funds allocated to deliver housing counseling services
county-wide in accordance with the Federal Comprehensive Housing Program
guidelines; and
WHEREAS no County funding is required for this grant continuation; and
WHEREAS this grant has been reviewed and approved through the County
Executive’s Contract Review Process.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
170
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the Fiscal Year 2000 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant in the
amount of $29,009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future level of service, including
personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding available for this
program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorize the Board’s Chairperson and the County Executive to execute the
grant agreement and to approve amendments and extensions up to a fifteen (15)
percent variance from the award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution be adopted after Corporation
Counsel approves the contract language.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Assistance Award/Amendment for U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01075)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNITY AND HOME
IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2000 COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution requests that the Board of Commissioners accepts
the 2000 Comprehensive Housing Counseling grant in the amount of
$29,009.
2. Community & Home Improvement competed for funding from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and has been awarded a
Fiscal Year 2000 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant totaling
$29,009, a variance of 64.85% from the initial application amount
of $82,535.
3. Funds will be used to cover ½ of a position with the remaining
portion to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG).
4. The grant will supplement Community Development block Grant funds
allocated to deliver housing counseling services in accordance
with federal housing counseling program guidelines.
5. No County funds are required for this grant.
6. The resolution does not oblige the County to any future commitment
and the level of service, including personnel, is contingent upon
continued funding.
7. The Fiscal Year 2000 budget is amended to reflect the grant
proceeds as detailed below:
Special Revenue Fund FY 2001
Revenue:
19-797400-60006-0113 Grants Federal $29,009
$29,009
Expense:
19-797401-60006-2001 Salaries $20,596
19-797401-60006-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 8,413
$29,009
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01078
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
171
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to
distribute property and funds forfeited through narcotic seizures to
participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law
enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $964,003 (balance as of 1/31/01) as
a result of Sheriff Department forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used
to upgrade and add a better camera system for the surveillance van; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting to add a microwave downlink for the
Helicopter, Base Station and Command Vehicle, along with radio patch
equipment; and
WHEREAS this equipment will be utilized by the Sheriff Department to
enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with state law; and
WHEREAS the estimated capital costs are $203,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of $203,000 from the Sheriff Department Law
Enforcement Enhancement Account (#101-43-223101-20001-2203-60053) to purchase
a camera, microwave downlink and radio patch equipment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #01078)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. Funds in the amount of $964,498 are available in the Sheriff’s Law
Enforcement Account as of March 1, 2001.
2. The Sheriff is requesting $203,000 of these funds be used to upgrade
and add a better camera system for the surveillance van and a
microwave downlink and radio patch equipment. These purchases are
being made to enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with
state law for use of these funds.
3. Funds are held in General Ledger Account 43-023101-10000-2203-60053.
The Fiscal Year 2001 Budget should be amended as follows:
FY 2001
Expenditures
43 023901 40000 8001 Operating Transfers Out $203,000
Revenues $203,000
43 013901 40000 1568 Enhancement Revenue $203,000
$203,000
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*REPORT (MISC. #01079)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVCIES FOR THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE AND CREATION OF ONE SHERIFF COMMUNICATION AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #01079
on March 14, 2001, recommends the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01079
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
172
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE AND CREATION OF ONE SHERIFF COMMUNICATION AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to
permit the Sheriff’s Department to enter into contractual agreements for the
purpose of Fire Dispatch services; and
WHEREAS at the request of the Charter Township of Commerce, the
Sheriff’s Department has been requested to dispatch fire calls for the
Commerce Township Fire Department; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #98013 established dispatch rates
through the year 2003; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department, along with the Department of Management
and Budget, is recommending the attached contract for dispatching services at
a flat rate of $28,000 per year for this agreement, and to negotiate a new
three year agreement when all the other Fire Dispatch Agreements expire on
3/31/2002 between the County of Oakland and Charter Township of Commerce; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting the creation of one (1) Sheriff
Communication Agent position in the Communications Unit; and
WHEREAS the majority of the cost of this position is covered by the
contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into the
attached Fire Dispatch Agreement with Charter Township of Commerce.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP Sheriff Communication Agent
position be added to the Communications Unit, Technical Services Division, of
the Sheriff’s Department.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A and 2001 – 2002 Fire Dispatch Service Agreement
Between the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of Commerce on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01079)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE AND THE CREATION OF ONE SHERIFF COMMUNICATION
AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Charter Township of Commerce wishes to contract with the Oakland
County Sheriff for dispatch services to the township beginning
approximately April 1, 2001.
2. This amendment would also add one (1) Sheriff Communication Agent
position to the Communications Unit, Technical Services Division at a
cost of $32,081 for the balance of Fiscal Year 2001 and $42,107 for
Fiscal Year 2002.
3. Contract revenue is at a flat rate of $28,000 per year. The
difference between contract revenue and personnel costs for the
Communications Agent will come from Communications overtime budget.
4. The Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 Budget should be amended,
as specified below:
Fund Dept OCA PCA Object FY 2001 FY 2002
Expend
101 43 023901 41000 2002 Overtime $(11,081) $(14,107)
101 43 023901 41000 2001 Salaries 22,289 29,719
101 43 023901 41000 2075 Fringe Benefits 8,916 11,888
101 43 023201 10000 4252 Office Supplies 188 250
101 43 023201 10000 3780 Uniform Clng. 188 250
101 43 023201 10000 3784 Uniforms 500
Total Expenditures $ 21,000 $28,000
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
173
Revenue
101 43 013901 40000 0449 Dispatch Svs. $ 21,000 $ 28,000
$ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01080
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 2001 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Friend of the Court submitted a renewal
application for the Federal Access and Visitation Grant through the State
Court Administrative Office; and
WHEREAS this grant is for services to be performed in conjunction with
agencies, such as the HAVEN, which facilitate parenting time (visitation) for
certain cases as determined by the Court; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court has been awarded the grant for services
performed through such agencies not to exceed $55,000 for the period covering
January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001; and
WHEREAS the required matching funds will be provided by the HAVEN.
Therefore, no costs will be incurred by the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the 2001 Access and Visitation Grant in an amount not to
exceed $55,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Oakland County Friend of the Court contract with
the HAVEN to provide the services as detailed in the grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the HAVEN will provide the required 15.6%
matching in the amount of $8,600 also as stated in the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED acceptance of this grant does not obligate the
County to any future commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01080)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – 2001 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT
APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Friend of the Court (FOC) submitted a renewal
application for the Federal Access and Visitation Grant through the
State Court Administrative Office.
2. The grant is for services to be performed in conjunction with
agencies that facilitate parenting time (visitation) for certain
cases as determined by the court.
3. The FOC has been awarded the grant for services not to exceed
$55,000 for the period covering January 1, 2001 through December 31,
2001.
4. The FOC will contract with HAVEN to provide the services as stated
in the grant award.
5. The County will incur no costs in the acceptance of the grant, as
HAVEN will also provide the required 10% matching in the amount of
$8,600.
6. The FOC Fiscal Year 2001 Special Revenue budget be amended as
follows:
Revenue FY 2001
35-141662-71000-0171 Grants-State $55,000
Expenditure
35-241662-71000-3348 Professional Services $55,000
$ 0
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
174
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 176.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01084
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION –
CONTRACT TO RELOCATE FARMINGTON HILLS TORNADO SIREN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is executing a
road expansion project near the intersection of Northwestern Highway and
Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills; and
WHEREAS the County owned Farmington Hills tornado siren #5 creates an
obstacle for MDOT and they have requested that the County relocate this
tornado siren; and
WHEREAS an agreement between MDOT, Farmington Hills, and the County has
been reached as to the new location of this tornado siren; and
WHEREAS MDOT has agreed to pay all relocation costs, and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed the attached contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign
the Contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of contract on file in County Clerk’s office.
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Crawford, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos. (22)
NAYS: None (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda were adopted, with accompanying reports being accepted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01085
BY: Finance Committee - Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENTS OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT/PERSONNEL - POSITION
CHANGES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there have been many recent initiatives within the Information
Technology Department, including the Judicial Information Management System
(JIMS), Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System (CLEMIS),
COPS-MORE Grant, Fire Records Management System (FRMS), Access Oakland, Radio
Communications Project, Telephone PBX System, OAKNET, and Geographic
Information System (GIS); and
WHEREAS these initiatives have significantly increased the workload and
complexity in the areas of accounting, procurement, and human resources
services; and
WHEREAS the Department of Management and Budget is requesting the
creation of one (1) GF/GP Supervisor II-Fiscal Services position, to be
located in the Central Fiscal Services Group/Proprietary Unit of the Fiscal
Services Division; and
WHEREAS Management and Budget also requests the downward
reclassification of one (1) GF/GP Supervisor III-Fiscal Services, position
#12623-03547, salary grade 16, to Supervisor II-Fiscal Services, salary grade
15; and
WHEREAS it is recommended that the cost of administrative positions
assigned to support Information Technology be recovered through the indirect
cost rate; and
WHEREAS the methodology of recovering costs through the indirect cost
rate will simplify cost recovery by eliminating the need to directly allocate
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
175
the cost of individual support positions amongst the multiple funds which are
administered by Information Technology; and
WHEREAS to accommodate the proposed change for indirect cost recovery,
it is requested to change the funding of positions in Fiscal
Services/Proprietary Unit as follows:
Position # Classification From To
12623-07972 Supv. I-Fiscal Svcs. PR GF/GP
12623-02213 Accountant II PR GF/GP
12623-02690 Account Clerk II PR GF/GP
12623-02581 Financial Analyst III SR GF/GP
WHEREAS to provide consistent and adequate procurement support, it is
requested to upwardly reclassify one (1) GF/GP Buyer II, position
#12401-01525, salary grade 10, to Senior Buyer, salary grade 11; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Department is requesting the creation of one (1)
GF/GP Personnel Analyst III in the Selection and Placement Unit to assist with
organizational, recruitment, and classification issues resulting from
technology initiatives; and
WHEREAS funds are available from increased Indirect Cost revenue to
offset the cost of these position changes; and
WHEREAS the County Executive and the Department of Information
Technology concurs with this request.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation of one (1) GF/GP Supervisor II-Fiscal
Services position to be located in the Central Fiscal Services
Group/Proprietary Unit of the Fiscal Services Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the downward reclassification of position
#12623-03547 from Supervisor III-Fiscal Services to Supervisor II-Fiscal
Services is authorized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding of positions in Fiscal
Services/Proprietary Unit be authorized to change as follows:
Position # Classification From To
12623-07972 Supv. I-Fiscal Svcs. PR GF/GP
12623-02213 Accountant II PR GF/GP
12623-02690 Account Clerk II PR GF/GP
12623-02581 Financial Analyst III SR GF/GP
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the upward reclassification of position
#12401-01525, salary grade 10, to Senior Buyer, salary grade 11 is authorized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the creation of one (1) GF/GP Personnel
Analyst III position in the Personnel Department/Selection and Placement Unit
is authorized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following budget amendment is
authorized:
FY 2001 FY 2002
General Fund Revenue
90-130000-12000-0585 Indirect Cost Recovery $ 182,181 $ 501,481
General Fund Expenditures
12-401200-40010-2001 Purchasing Salaries $ 2,034 $ 4,407
12-401200-40010-2075 Purchasing Benefits 814 1,763
12-623200-28000-2001 Fiscal Services Salaries 106,758 338,067
12-623200-28000-2075 Fiscal Services Benefits 42,704 92,523
15-402200-10001-2001 Personnel Salaries 21,336 46,229
15-402200-10001-2075 Personnel Benefits 8,535 18,492
$ 182,181 $ 501,481
$ 0 $ 0
Information Technology Fund
12-623636-28000-2001 IT Salaries $( 25,052) $( 54,279)
12-623636-28000-2075 IT Benefits ( 10,021) ( 21,712)
12-623636-27001-2001 IT Salaries ( 17,772) ( 38,506)
12-623636-27001-2075 IT Benefits ( 7,109) ( 15,402)
12-623636-26003-2001 IT Salaries ( 27,397) ( 59,359)
12-623636-26003-2075 IT Benefits ( 10,959) ( 23,744)
Information Technology Fund Balance 98,310 213,002
$ 0 $ 0
Telephone Communications Fund
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12-623675-28000-2001 Telephone Salaries $( 23,180) $( 50,224)
12-623675-28000-2075 Telephone Benefits ( 9,272) ( 20,089)
Telephone Communications Fund Balance 32,452 $ 70,313
$ 0 $ 0
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01086
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET/PURCHASING DIVISION – APPROPRIATION
TO EXPAND PURCHASING ON-LINE SERVICES TO VENDORS AND MUNICIPALITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Purchasing Division is currently engaged in a professional
services contract with BidCorp.com, Inc. for on-line auction services for the
Material Management Division to dispose of used and surplus inventory, as well
as for services related to the County’s Cooperative Purchasing Program that
municipalities throughout the State use to acquire police vehicles and other
products at discount prices; and
WHEREAS the Purchasing Division is requesting authorization to expand
on-line services with BidCorp.com, Inc. for the issuance and processing of
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), making the
service more convenient and available on the internet 24 hours per day, seven
days per week, thereby enhancing the competitive environment; and
WHEREAS the Purchasing Division has successfully negotiated discount
prices for these services on behalf of local units of government which will be
made available through the Cooperative Purchasing Program; and
WHEREAS first-year costs associated with the aforementioned services
include $5,000 for Website Creation and $4,900 Activity Fees; on-going
professional services costs are estimated to be $1,000 annually; and
WHEREAS funds are available for this purpose in the General Fund
Designated Fund Balance for Operational Improvements (Account # 9497-01000);
and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the expansion of on-line services in the Purchasing
Division to include the issuance and processing of Requests for Proposals
(RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) and that this service be made
available to local units of government through the County’s Cooperative
Purchasing Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Biennial Budget be
amended as follows:
General Fund
Revenue: FY2001 FY2002
90-190000-14000-1582 Use of Prior Years $9,900 $1,000
Expenditures:
12-401200-40010-3348 Purchasing Prof. Serv. $9,900 $1,000
Total $ 0 $ 0
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel. (23)
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NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01087
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROGRAM
MANAGER JOB CLASSIFICATION AND CREATION OF ONE (1) POSITION TO BE ASSIGNED TO
THE JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JIMS) PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #00065
dated March 23, 2000, authorized implementation of the Judicial Management
Information System (JIMS), an $8.0 million Courts software system that
provides an integrated records management system for Circuit, District and
Probate Courts, as well as the Prosecutor and Probation; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has been involved with the management of large,
complex initiatives (such as JIMS, HRFIS, CSES, CLEMIS, etc.) that represent
multi-year efforts and result in enhanced business practices that favorably
impact the delivery of public services; and
WHEREAS County experience reveals that successful implementation efforts
require a fully committed management resource to integrate technology with
business process improvements; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology and the 6th Judicial
Circuit Court request the establishment of a Program Manager job
classification to facilitate implementation of large, complex initiatives such
as JIMS; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology and the 6th Judicial
Circuit Court request the creation of a Program Manager position in
Information Technology/Administration to be assigned to the JIMS Project; and
WHEREAS funding for this position is available in the Information
Technology Fund Equity; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the establishment of a new classification titled
Program Manager, overtime exempt, as an exception to the Salary Administration
Plan with the following salary range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
$59,757 $63,356 $66,958 $70,553 $74,152 $77,750
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) PR Program Manager position be
created in the Department of Information Technology/Administration to be
assigned to the Judicial Information Management System (JIMS) Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon request, courts of the third class in
Oakland County be included in the Judicial Information Management System
Project.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology/Admin. Program Manager Description and
Qualifications Drafts on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01074
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the
Board of Commissioners for Grades 1 - 21 provide for a process for departments
and employees to request a review of the salary grade placement of
classifications; and
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WHEREAS the Second Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2001 identifies the
reviews requested and the salary grade changes recommended by the Personnel
Department after completion of this review process; and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate
Change fund to implement salary grade changes resulting from Salary
Administration Quarterly Report recommendations; and
WHEREAS additional funding is available in Parks & Recreation funds for
one position in that department.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners
authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Second Quarterly Report
for Fiscal Year 2001, which includes the following personnel actions:
Salary Grade
Classification
From:
To:
Location-Position
Jury Clerk (Retitle to Supervisor-Jury
Office)
11 12 35301-03143
Deputy Jury Clerk (Retitle to Jury Office
Leader)
7 8 35301-06013
Clerk III (Reclassify to new class Jury
Office Clerk, OT
Non-exempt)
5 6 35301-06887
35301-07316
35301-02742
Assistant District Court Administrator
(Retitle to Deputy District Court
Administrator, OT Exempt)
13 14 32401-02684
Graphic Artist
9 10 11105-01118
16233-01244
53401-06948
Administrator-Equalization 20 19 12501-05842
Mgr-Human Resources 20 21 15401-01928
Mgr-Children’s Village 20 21 16501-03303
Clerk III (Create new class, Small
Business Assistant, OT Non-exempt)
5 7 19205-01345
Sheriff Community Liaison 11 12 43101-09213
Sheriff State and Federal Coordinator 11 12 43101-09214
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01074)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Personnel Department, with approval from the Board of
Commissioners, provides a process for departments and employees
requesting a review of the salary grade placement classifications
for Grades 1 – 21.
2. The annual cost of the recommended salary grade placement changes
for General Fund/General Purpose positions is $58,164 for Fiscal
Year 2002 and $29,082 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2001.
3. The annual cost of the recommended salary grade placement changes
for the Special Revenue/Proprietary Revenue positions is $2,583
for Fiscal Year 2002 and $1,292 for the remainder of Fiscal Year
2001.
4. Funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change
fund to implement salary grade changes resulting from the Salary
Administration Quarterly Report recommendations.
5. Additional funding is available in Parks & Recreation funds for
one position in that department.
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5. The Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 Budgets be amended as
follows:
Dept-OCA-PCA-Object Description FY 2001 FY 2002
Non-Departmental
90-290000-25000-9021 Classification & Rate Change ($29,082) (58,164)
Circuit Court/Jury Clerk
35-230000-24000-2001 Salaries 4,998 9,999
35-230000-24000-2075 Fringe Benefits 1,310 2,620
District Court/Rochester Hills
32-401200-20001-2001 Salaries 2,669 5,337
32-401200-20001-2075 Fringe Benefits 699 1,398
County Executive/Exec. Support
11-210500-01000-2001 Salaries 1,126 2,252
11-210500-01000-2075 Fringe Benefits 295 590
Human Services/Health
16-233200-46000-2001 Salaries 732 1,464
16-233200-46000-2075 Fringe Benefits 192 384
Human Services/Children’s Village
16-233200-46000-2001 Salaries 3,219 6,437
16-233200-46000-2075 Fringe Benefits 843 1,687
Mgmt & Bdgt/Equalization
12-240000-44100-2001 Salaries 3,533 7,066
12-240000-44100-2075 Fringe Benefits 926 1,851
Personnel/Human Resources
15-402200-10001-2001 Salaries 2,926 5,852
15-402200-10001-2075 Fringe Benefits 767 1,533
Comm & Econ Dev./Dev & Planning
19-225000-11000-2001 Salaries 1,001 2,002
19-225000-11000-2075 Fringe Benefits 262 524
Sheriff’s Department
43-023101-10000-2001 Salaries 2,840 5,680
43-023101-10000-2075 Fringe Benefits 744 1,488
TOTAL GF/GP $ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Law supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01088
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF PONTIAC’S
INTEREST IN PURCHASING 216.02 ACRES OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PROPERTY, LOCATED IN
THE CITY OF PONTIAC, KNOWN AS PART OF TAX PARCEL NO. 14-19-351-009
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan is the owner of 216.02 acres of vacant
land located in the City of Pontiac, known as the former Clinton Valley
Center; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 2 of Public Act 492 of 1998, the State of
Michigan may offer for sale to the local government the following described
property, which is part of the Clinton Valley Center (CVC) property: A parcel
of land in the S 1/2 of section 19 and the N 1/2 of section 30, T3N, R10E,
Pontiac Township, City of Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan and more
particularly described as commencing at the southwest corner of said section
19; thence S89º16’27”E 1453.02 feet, to the point of beginning of this
description; thence S00º14’18”E 2451.56 feet; to the northerly right of way
line of Elizabeth Lake Road; thence N79º13’51”E 292.11 feet, on said right of
way; thence N81º53’56”E 154.00 feet, on said right of way; thence N88º18’35”E
124.23 feet, on said right of way; thence N00º16’27”W 663.61 feet; thence
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S89º13’34”E 640.00 feet; thence S00º41’10”W 637.22 feet to the northerly right
of way line of Elizabeth Lake Road; thence N88º40’24”E 860.28 feet, on said
right of way; thence N88º43’25”E 1005.26 feet, on said right of way; thence
N55º09’17”W 382.73 feet; thence N47º52’22”E 838.00 feet; thence S33º16’28”E
152.21 feet; thence S50º09’33”E 78.39 feet; thence N85º54’52”E 185.89 feet;
thence S71º20’38”E 110.49 feet, to the northwesterly right of way line of
North Johnson Avenue; thence N47º53’16”E 549.37 feet, on said right of way of
North Johnson Avenue to the southwesterly right of way of the Grand Trunk
Western Railroad; thence N43º47’05”W 3700.00 feet, on said railroad right of
way; thence S47º53’49”W 1488.46 feet; thence S00º02’55”E 318.35 feet; thence
N89º16’27”W 552.49 feet, to the point of beginning, containing 216.02 acres;
and
WHEREAS the above described 216.02 acres are located adjacent to the
south property line of the Oakland County Service Center Complex in the City
of Pontiac, and are therefore ideal for future expansion or development; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the State of Michigan Procedures for the Sale of
State Owned Property, the County of Oakland was required to notify the State
of Michigan of its interest in acquiring the above property in its "as is"
condition for a cash sale at fair market value prior to December 15, 2000; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners passed Miscellaneous
Resolution #00305 stating the County's interest in considering the purchase of
the above described property in its "as is" condition for a cash sale at fair
market value in accordance with the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Procedures for the Sale and Purchase of Property; and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac's City Council also passed a resolution and
notified the State of Michigan of the City's interest in acquiring the above
described 216.02 acres; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan would prefer to negotiate the purchase of
the property with one governmental unit; and
WHEREAS Oakland County and the City of Pontiac are working cooperatively
together regarding the purchase of the referenced property and rezoning of the
Oakland County Service Center; and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has conferred an irrevocable zoning
designation of G-O-T Governmental, Office Technology District for the Oakland
County Service Center, including the newly purchased 88 acres that were
formerly part of the CVC property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED in consideration of the City of Pontiac's
interest in purchasing the 216.02 acres of CVC property and for conferring an
irrevocable zoning designation of G-O-T Governmental, Office Technology
District for the Oakland County Service Center, including the newly purchased
88 acres that were formerly part of the CVC property, Oakland County agrees
that it will take a secondary position to the City of Pontiac regarding the
purchase of the subject CVC property. The County also agrees that it will
support the City's negotiations with the State regarding the purchase.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED should the City be unable to successfully
conclude its negotiations and finalize a purchase of the CVC property with the
State, the Oakland County Executive will request the support of the Board of
Commissioners for the County to purchase the property from the State with the
intention of then selling the property to the City of Pontiac on mutually
agreeable terms.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Melton supported by McPherson the resolution be amended to add:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED when the County of Oakland develops
the land adjacent to Pontiac it will be negotiated and brought before
the City of Pontiac Planning and Building Commission for input.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Amendment:
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181
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Gregory, McPherson, Melton, Suarez, Appel. (6)
NAYS: Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Law, Moffitt, Moss,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Taub, Webster, Amos, Brian, Buckley. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law,
McPherson, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell. (22)
NAYS: Melton. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01089
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (SCHAIN MOLD & ENGINEERING, INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF
ROCHESTER HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland
(the "EDC") has recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the Project
Plan required by the Economic Development Corporations Act (the "Act") for the
captioned Project, a copy of which has been presented to this meeting (the
"Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the EDC's recommendations to the Board of Commissioners were
based upon its determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to
effectuate the purposes of the Act and that the Project Plan satisfies all of
the requirements of the Act regarding project plans; and
WHEREAS the governing body of the City of Rochester Hills, Oakland
County, Michigan, has also approved the Project Plan and given its consent to
the exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the EDC; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a public hearing to consider
whether the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the
Act; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and its
review of the Project Plan, concurs in the determinations of the EDC with
respect thereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Plan is hereby determined
to constitute a public purpose as contemplated by the Act and is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC is hereby authorized to take such
steps as are necessary to implement the Project and the financing thereof by
the issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as contemplated by the
Project Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of
the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland
Schain Mold & Engineering, Inc. Project, Project Plan on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Webster the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson,
Melton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Crawford. (23)
NAYS: None (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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182
Commissioner Palmer requested the Vice Chairperson set a Public Hearing
for the purpose of allowing public comment on the following EDC project:
• Planning and Economic Development Division – Resolution Approving
Project Plan (Pratt & Miller Engineering and Fabrication, Inc.
Project) – Lyon Charter Township.
Vice Chairperson Amos scheduled the Public Hearing for 9:45 a.m. on
April 5, 2001 in the Board of Commissioners’ Auditorium.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01090
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – OUTDOOR WARNING SYSTEM PLAN – PAST, PRESENT,
AND FUTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution #'s 7865, 7971, and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a
portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the Oakland
County Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS consistent with numerous previously executed purchase
agreements, Oakland County accepted ownership of the County tornado sirens and
agreed to be responsible for their maintenance; and
WHEREAS sixty-seven percent of the sirens are aging and parts are
becoming difficult to obtain; and
WHEREAS seventy-four percent of the sirens do not have battery back-up,
nor a two way monitoring system; and
WHEREAS the Outdoor Warning System Plan includes recommendations to
upgrade the siren system within seven years in order to obtain a state-of-the-
art system.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the implementation of the Outdoor Warning System
Plan-Past, Present, and Future Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding be provided from the designated
equity fund for the replacement of aging sirens and battery replacement of
newer sirens, and for the addition of a permanent part-time, non-eligible
position to assist with the program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Severe Weather Warning System Interlocal Agreement on file in
County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01091
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – DEAFNESS AWARENESS TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police, Michigan Justice
Training Commission, has awarded the Sheriff’s Department grant funding in the
amount of $30,192 for the period January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001;
and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Department was notified of available grant funding
some time after January 11, 2001, necessitating the need to expedite the
application/acceptance process outside of the adopted grant procedures; and
WHEREAS this is the first year of grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS this grant is for officer training to be provided by DEAF C.A.N.
(Community Advocacy Network) and includes professional services, supplies,
operating expenses, and equipment; and
WHEREAS revenues and expenditures will be included in the Criminal
Justice Training Grant Budget; and
WHEREAS there is neither a county match nor a personnel request; and
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WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County
Executive Contract Review Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant
Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts grant funding from the Michigan Department of State
Police, Michigan Justice Training Commission in the amount of $30,192 for the
period of period January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate
the County to any future commitment and continuation is contingent upon
continued future levels of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Sheriff’s Department – Deafness Awareness Training for Law
Enforcement Officers Grant on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01092
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION/PROBATE COURT – NEXT GENERATION MODEL
TRIAL COURT GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County 6th Circuit and Probate Court applied for a
grant from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Next Generation Model
Trial Court Grant Program; and
WHEREAS the application requested total funding in the amount of $21,178
of which $11,250 was the State portion and $9,928 was the County’s match; and
WHEREAS the award from the SCAO is for $11,250 and the County’s match is
$9,928 totaling $21,178 (no variance from application); and
WHEREAS the twenty-five percent (25%) County match of $9,928 must come
from cash and/or In Kind contributions; and
WHEREAS the $9,928 County match will be In Kind and consist of current
County personnel that will be performing grant related tasks; and
WHEREAS the Court intends to use the grant funds to develop
implementation plans that identify issues affecting court operations, the
Administration of Justice and the services and cost effectiveness of merged
trial court operations; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant will not obligate the County to
continue the program beyond the grant funding period; and
WHEREAS the contract has been approved in accordance with the County
Executive’s review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the State Court Administrative Office, Next Generation
Model Trial Court Grant in the amount of $21,178 which includes $11,250 from
the State and $9,928 as the County’s match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute that contract agreement and that the
Chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen percent (15%)
variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no expenditures be authorized until a grant
agreement is fully executed.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Next
Generation Model Trial Court Grant Program on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01093
BY: Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas, District #8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE AD HOC REVIEW COMMITTEE -
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT REVIEW POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this AD HOC review committee was reauthorized by Miscellaneous
Resolution #01002, adopted by this Board of Commissioners on February 1, 2001;
and
WHEREAS a report by the Finance Committee added to this AD HOC Review
Committee the Chairperson of the Planning and Building Committee, or designee,
and one additional Commissioner.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioner position of the AD
HOC Review Committee – Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy be
appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS
District #8
Moved by Douglas supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos,
Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Crawford, Dingeldey. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01094
BY: Commissioners Shelley G. Taub, District #12; Peter H. Webster, District
#22; Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3; Charles E. Palmer, District #16, Chuck
Moss, District #15; Nancy Dingeldey, District #11; William R. Patterson,
District #1; Terry L. Sever, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS our nation's libraries and librarians play a vital role in
connecting people with the resources they need to live, learn and work in the
21st Century; and
WHEREAS libraries, as changing and dynamic places, are on the forefront
of the information age. They help insure a society where everyone is
information literate; and
WHEREAS libraries are places of opportunity for education and self-help.
By offering free access to all, they bring opportunity to all; and
WHEREAS libraries connect you to the world, providing access to
information on the Web or in print, as well as, personal service and
assistance in finding it; and
WHEREAS Oakland County government takes pride in supporting it's unique
library units - the Law Library, the Research Library, the Library for the
Visually and Physically Impaired, and the Jail Library program; and
WHEREAS Oakland County government seeks to provide all of its citizens
with the ability to access information at the libraries through its continuing
support for the work of the Oakland Literacy Council; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is rich in library resources, providing
information access to residents, businesses and students, and adding
immeasurable value to the quality of life; and
WHEREAS local support is critical to maintain strong library services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners join with the Oakland County Executive in proclaiming April 1 -
7, 2001, National Library Week in Oakland County; and encourage all residents
to use their libraries for the purpose of improving their lives and to
actively support these valuable institutions.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Shelley G. Taub, District #12,
Peter H. Webster, District #22,
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
185
Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3,
Charles E. Palmer, District #16 Chuck Moss, District #15,
Nancy Dingeldey, District #11, William R. Patterson, District #1,
Terry L. Sever, District #19
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01095
BY: Commissioner Frank Millard, Jr., District #4, Commissioner Fran Amos,
District #5
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD – FISCAL YEAR 2001 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, Waterford Township has
submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of
expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation of
improvement project; and
WHEREAS Waterford Township is requesting reimbursement for work related
to lift station modifications in a number of areas; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2001 authorized amount of funding for Waterford
Township is $262,893.19 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as
repayment to Waterford Township for expenses incurred in connection with
environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the projects submitted by Waterford Township as
eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes an Fiscal Year 2001
appropriation in the amount of $262,893.19 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263229-41000-3985) to repay Waterford
Township for expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or
improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FRANK MILLARD, JR., FRAN AMOS
Copy of Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement for Township of
Waterford is on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01096
BY: Hugh D. Crawford, District 17, William R. Patterson, District 1,
William Brian, District 10, David N. Galloway, District 2, Nancy Dingeldey,
District 11, Frank H. Millard, District 4, Lawrence A. Obrecht, District 3,
David Moffitt, District 18, Thomas L. Law, District 13, Terry Sever, District
19, John P. Garfield, District 9, Shelley Taub, District 12
IN RE: 52nd DISTRICT COURT, FIRST AND SECOND DIVISION – AUTHORIZATION FOR AN
ADDITIONAL JUDGESHIP; TRANSFER OF ONE JUDGESHIP FROM THE FIRST TO SECOND
DIVISION; AND TRANSFER OF ROSE AND WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIPS FROM FIRST TO THE
SECOND DIVISION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Acts No. 447 and 448 of the Public Acts of 2000 allow for the
creation of an additional judgeship in the First Division of the 52nd District
Court to be elected in the November General Election of 2002 and take office
January 1, 2003; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 22, 2001
186
WHEREAS if the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
additional judgeship, Act 448 transfers the judgeship whose term expires
January 1, 2005, permanently from the First Division to the Second Division
effective January 1, 2003 which effectively provides two judges for the Second
Division of the 52nd District Court after January 1, 2003; and
WHEREAS Act 448 transfers Rose and White Lake Townships from the
jurisdiction of the First Division to the Second Division of the 52nd District
Court effective January 1, 2003; and
WHEREAS Michigan Statutes as amended, MCL 600.8175; MSA 27a.8175 require
the local control unit to confirm the creation of such judgeship by
resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation of an additional judgeship for the First
Division of the 52nd District Court effective January 1, 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
confirms the transfer of the judgeship whose term expires January 1, 2005 from
the First to the Second Division and the transfer of Rose and White Lake
Townships from the jurisdiction of the First Division to the Second Division,
effective January 1, 2003, which will result in the Second Division of the 52nd
District Court having two permanent judge positions after January 1, 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
agrees to provide and maintain facilities, personnel, and operating costs to
operate the court in accordance with Statutes of the State of Michigan and the
Michigan Court Rules.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is directed to file a copy of this
resolution with the Supreme Court Administrator.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the forgoing resolution.
Hugh D. Crawford, William Brian,
David N. Galloway,
William R. Patterson,
Frank H. Millard,
Lawrence A Obrecht, Nancy Dingeldey,
David Moffitt, Thomas Law, Terry
Sever, John P. Garfield, Shelley
Taub,
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services and
General Government Committees. There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 10:20 a.m. to the call of the Chair or April
5, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL FRAN AMOS
Clerk Vice Chairperson