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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 16, 2001
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Frank Millard at 9:45 a.m. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster. (24)
ABSENT: Crawford (with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Tim Melton.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Sever supported by Moss the minutes of the August 2, 2001 Board
Meeting be approved.
Moved by Sever supported by Garfield the minutes of the August 2, 2001
Board Meeting be approved with the insert stating that Miscellaneous
Resolution #01205 found on page 428 was incorrectly referred to the General
Government Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on minutes as amended:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved
as amended.
Moved by Sever supported by Coleman the rules be suspended and the
agenda be amended, as follows:
Postpone Public Services Item c. on the Consent Agenda until the
September 6, 2001 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 16, 2001
432
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
h. Sheriff’s Department – Contract Amendment for Auxiliary Deputy
Services in the City of Pontiac 2001-2002 for Arts, Beats and Eats
(Reason for suspension for Public Services Committee, item h: Waiver of Rule
XII.C. – Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
j. Miscellaneous Resolution #01205 – Circuit Court – Creation of One
(1) User Support Specialist II Position for Judicial Information
Management System (JIMS) Project
(Reason for suspension for Public Services Committee, item j: Incorrectly
referred to General Government Committee)
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos.
(24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson
Frank H. Millard, Jr. appointing the following individuals to the Board of
Commissioners’ Cablecast Study Group:
Fran Amos, Chairperson
Nancy Dingeldey Tim Melton
David Moffitt Chuck Moss
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a letter of thanks and appreciation
from Commissioner Chuck Moss.
Commissioner Chuck Palmer requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for
the purpose for allowing public comment on the Petition to Name Un-named Lake
– Lake Nicholas. The Chairperson scheduled the hearing for September 6, 2001
at 9:45 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners’ Auditorium.
The Chairperson made the following statement; “A Public Hearing is now
called on the Fiscal Year 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. Are there
any persons present who wish to speak?” No persons requested to speak and the
Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.
Chairperson Frank Millard, Jr. and Vice Chairperson Fran Amos presented
a proclamation of heroism to Waterford Oaks Wave Pool Lifeguard Chelsea Lane
for saving three lives in June 2001.
Chairperson Frank Millard, Jr. and Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas
presented a proclamation to Jeffrey Pardee, Director of Management and Budget
for passing the Certified Public Financial Officer Examination. Mr. Pardee
scored the highest in the nation on the Auditing and Risk Management Portion
of the exam.
Moved by Patterson supported by Coleman the resolutions on the Consent
Agenda as amended be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The
vote on this motion appears on page 436.) The resolutions on the Consent
Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk [*]):
*REPORT (MISC. #01202)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR COURT DEPUTY
POSITIONS/COURTHOUSE SECURITY PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 16, 2001
433
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #01202
on August 8, 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 #01202
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR COURT DEPUTY
POSITIONS/COURTHOUSE SECURITY PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the courthouse security program was instituted in late 1992 under
the direction of the Sheriff; and
WHEREAS ten part-time non-eligible Court deputy positions were created
for this program, funded at 1,000 hours each; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff, under request from the Circuit Court and other
elected officials residing in the Courthouse, needs staff to secure the
northeast and east doors of the courthouse; and
WHEREAS due to these requests, the Sheriff’s Department requested in
1993, and 1995 (Miscellaneous Resolution #95243) that the hours be increased;
and
WHEREAS the increase in hours was approved for just one year periods.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes 640 additional hours for each of the ten (10) Court
Deputy positions in Sheriff/Corrective Services/Satellites/Court Detention to
bring the total number of hours for each position listed below to 1,640
hrs./yr.:
4341207259 4341207264
4341207260 4341207265
4341207261 4341207266
4341207262 4341207267
4341207263 4341207268
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01202)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR COURT DEPUTY
POSITIONS/COURTHOUSE SECURITY PROGRAM
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 Courthouse Security Program was instituted in late 1992 under
the direction of the Sheriff, with ten (10) part-time non-eligible
Court Deputy positions, at 1,000 hours each.
2. The Sheriff’s staff secures the northeast and east doors of the
Courthouse at the request of the Circuit Court and other elected
officials residing in the Courthouse.
3. The Sheriff’s Department requested additional hours for the ten
(10) positions in 1993 and again in 1995 that were granted for one
year periods.
4. Resolution authorizes a permanent addition of 640 hours per
position (1,640 hours in total per position) in the Sheriff
Corrective Services Satellites Court Detention Unit.
5. Total cost for Fiscal Year 2001 (2.5 months) is $25,123 (Salaries
$22,880, Fringes $2,243). Total cost for Fiscal Year 2002 and
Fiscal Year 2003 is $125,436 (Salaries $114,240, Fringes $11,196)
for each year. It is recommended that the County Executive
Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2002 and Fiscal Year 2003 be
amended during the budget hearing process, in the amount of
$125,436 (Salaries $114,240, Fringes $11,196) for both years.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 16, 2001
434
6. Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2001 Non-Departmental
Contingency Account to cover the Fiscal Year 2001 cost, the budget
should be amended as follows:
FY 2001
101 43 023401 42100 2001 Salaries $22,880
101 43 023401 42100 2074 Fringe Benefits 2,243
101 90 290000 25000 2564 Contingency ($25,123)
$- 0 -
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 436.)
*REPORT (MISC. #01203)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE (1) SERGEANT TO
LIEUTENANT POSITION IN THE FUGITIVE/WARRANTS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #01203
on August 8, 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 #01203
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE (1) SERGEANT TO
LIEUTENANT POSITION IN THE FUGITIVE/WARRANTS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Law Enforcement continuously faces the increased potential for
liability exposure in the execution of its supervisory functions; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has evaluated the level of supervision in the
Fugitive Apprehension Team and the Warrants Unit in the Technical Services
Division resulting in this request to upgrade one (1) Sergeant to Lieutenant;
and
WHEREAS to increase efficiency and effectiveness, the Division has
created the Oakland County Homicide and Major Crime Task Force (OAKFORCE); and
WHEREAS to assist with the workload associated with OAKFORCE the
following agencies are participating: Oakland County Sheriff, Federal Bureau
of Investigation, Michigan State Police, Waterford Police Department,
Southfield Police Department, Pontiac Police Department, Lathrup Village
Police Department; and
WHEREAS the current Lieutenant overseeing these units is responsible for
forty-five (45) detectives/investigators; and
WHEREAS with this proposed upgrade the new Lieutenant will have 24
detectives/investigators assigned under this command leaving twenty one (21)
detectives/investigators assigned with the current Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS the Division has experienced difficulty in supervising workload
assignments under the current configuration; and
WHEREAS to provide consistent and adequate supervision, the Sheriff is
requesting the reclassification of one (1) Sergeant to Lieutenant and for the
costs associated with this upgrade to be taken from the Sheriff Narcotics
Forfeiture funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the reclassification of one (1) Sergeant position in
the Sheriff Department, Technical Services Division, Special Teams Unit
(Position #023901-00868) to Lieutenant and authorizes the Sheriff to use
forfeiture funds to pay for this upgrade.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01203)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 16, 2001
435
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE (1) SERGEANT TO
LIEUTENANT POSITION IN THE FUGITIVE/WARRANTS UNIT
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 Sheriff Department has created the Oakland County Homicide and
Major Task Force comprised of the following agencies: Oakland
County Sheriff, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Michigan State
Police and the Police Departments of Waterford, Southfield,
Pontiac and Lathrup Village.
2. Currently one (1) Lieutenant oversees forty-five (45)
detectives/investigators related to this function. The Sheriff has
evaluated the current configuration and concluded that to provide
consistent and adequate supervision it is necessary to reclassify
one (1) Sergeant to Lieutenant in the Technical Services Division
Special Teams Unit.
3. Funding for the upgrade would come from the Sheriff Forfeiture
Funds (43-131-10000-2203-6005), which has a June 30, 2001 balance
of $600,168.
4. Costs for Fiscal Year 2001 are $265 (Salaries $210, Fringes $55).
It is recommended that the County Executive Recommended Budget for
Fiscal Year 2002 and Fiscal Year 2003 be amended during the budget
hearing process for the amount of $3,017 (Salaries $2,391, Fringes
$626) for both years. These costs will continue to be covered by
the Sheriff Department's Forfeiture Funds.
5. Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget are recommended as
follows:
FY 2001
REVENUE
43 13901 40000 1568 Enhancement Revenue $ 265
EXPENDITURES
43 23901 44300 2001 Salaries $ 210
43 23901 44300 2074 Fringes 55
$ 265
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda, as amended, were adopted (with accompanying reports being
accepted).
FISCAL REPORT (MISC. #01206)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP – FISCAL YEAR 2000 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution,
reports as follows:
1. $256,426.90 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
for Fiscal Year 2000, to reimburse Bloomfield Township for this
project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 16, 2001
436
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01206
BY: Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #12; Commissioner Thomas Law,
District #13; Commissioner David Buckley, District #14
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP – FISCAL YEAR 2000 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, Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield Township is requesting reimbursement for work related
to a variety of sewer and water projects; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2000 authorized amount of funding for Bloomfield
Township is $256,426.90 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as
repayment to Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield Township as
eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a Fiscal Year 2000
appropriation in the amount of $256,426.90 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263203-41000-3985) to repay Bloomfield
Township for expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or
improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, THOMAS A. LAW,
DAVID BUCKLEY
Copy of Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement Request on file
in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Coleman the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01208
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC
HEALTH CONFERENCE SUPPORT GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $10,000 is being made available from
the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) for provision of programs related to
cancer education; and
WHEREAS on March 26, 2001, the General Government Committee approved the
grant application for the Board Chairperson’s signature; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 16, 2001
437
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division’s Cancer Risk Reduction
Program proposes to use the funds available to assist in presenting the Second
Annual Cancer Education Forum; and
WHEREAS the forum will focus on colorectal cancer education and the
disparity of this disease across populations both nationally and locally; and
WHEREAS the Cancer Risk Reduction Program’s goal is to provide
comprehensive cancer education to Oakland County residents through a framework
that emphasizes prevention and early detection; and
WHEREAS grant monies will be used primarily for advertising through
print newspaper advertisements, as well as all speaker fees associated with
the forum; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County of Oakland
to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS no additional personnel are being requested; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County
Executive’s Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby accepts the grant for $10,000 in funding to support the
Second Annual Cancer Education Forum from the Centers For Disease Control.
The grant period begins July 1, 2001 and ends June 30, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2001 budget be amended as
follows:
HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUND 275
REVENUE
1-275-16-101191-52000-0113 Grants – Fed. $10,000
EXPENDITURES
2-275-16-201111-52000-2340 Advertising $ 7,000
2-275-16-201111-52000-3756 Travel & Conf. 1,000
2-275-16-201111-52000-3348 Prof. Svs. 2,000
$10,000
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Buckley the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley.
(24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01197
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – SECOND QUARTER 2001 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single
appropriation within the non-departmental budget and then an amount equal to
the actual expense is transferred to the user department with a summary report
to the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the
Second Quarter 2001 data processing development charges to be $1,028,072 and
the imaging development charge to be $32,166 for the General Fund/General
Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund
departments are $234,402 and non-county agencies are $35,889 for the Second
Quarter 2001; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to General Fund/General Purpose County
departments is needed to fund these development charges.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 16, 2001
438
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners has reviewed the Second Quarter 2001 Data Processing Development
Report and approves the Second Quarter appropriation transfer as specified on
the attached schedule.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology Data Processing Development Summary 2nd
Quarter 2001, Information Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail
– Second Quarter, 2001 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01197)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – SECOND QUARTER 2001 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
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-reference resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes an appropriation and charge of
Information Technology Second Quarter 2001 Development cost to
benefiting departments.
2. The second quarter data processing development charges are
$1,028,072; imaging development charges are $32.166 for General
Fund/General Purpose departments; direct charges to Special
Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $234,402; and charges
to non-county agencies are $35,889.
3. The respective departmental Fiscal Year 2001 budgets should be
amended as specified in the attached detail report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever,
Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01198
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIRD QUARTER 2001 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single
appropriation within the non-departmental budget and then an amount equal to
the actual expense is transferred to the user department with a summary report
to the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the
Third Quarter 2001 data processing development charges to be $1,107,470 and
the imaging development charge to be $80,637 for the General Fund/General
Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund
departments are $345,385 and non-county agencies are $30,987 for the Third
Quarter 2001; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to General Fund/General Purpose County
departments is needed to fund these development charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners has reviewed the Third Quarter 2001 Data Processing Development
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 16, 2001
439
Report and approves the Third Quarter appropriation transfer as specified on
the attached schedule.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology Data Processing Development Summary 3rd
Quarter 2001, Information Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail
– Third Quarter, 2001 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01198)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIRD QUARTER 2001 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
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 authorizes an appropriation and charge of
Information Technology Third Quarter 2001 Development cost to
benefiting departments.
2. The third quarter data processing development charges are
$1,107,470; imaging development charges are $80,637 for General
Fund/General Purpose departments; direct charges to Special
Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $345,385; and charges
to non-county agencies are $30,987.
3. The respective departmental Fiscal Year 2001 budgets should be
amended as specified in the attached detail report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Moss the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez,
Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #01200)
The Chairperson stated the resolution will be moved to the end of the
Standing Committees Reports.
REPORT (MISC. #01189)
By: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above
referenced resolution on August 7, 2001, recommends the resolution be amended
and adopted:
Insert an additional BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph as follows:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Planning and Building Committee site plan
approval will be required prior to construction of a Law Enforcement
Memorial."
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01189
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 16, 2001
440
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has no official tribute to the men and
women who have served honorably in the Law Enforcement Duties of Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS the creation of a Law Enforcement Memorial will serve as this
tribute; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard is proposing this
tribute and has agreed to be the designated facilitator and has agreed to
raise the necessary funds for this memorial; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland will not be obligated to any financial
concerns except to allow the memorial to be placed in front of the County
Courthouse; and
WHEREAS donations will be sought from Law Enforcement groups, private
citizens and the private sector; and
WHEREAS the donations will be deposited with the Oakland County
Treasurer in the name of the Oakland County Law Enforcement Memorial fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners endorses the concept of a Law Enforcement Memorial.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Treasurer and the
Department of Management and Budget be directed to establish the Oakland
County Law Enforcement Memorial fund for the purpose of paying for this
tribute.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total cost of the Law Enforcement
Memorial including any construction or renovation costs will be the
responsibility of the Oakland County Law Enforcement Memorial fund.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01189)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL
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 named Miscellaneous Resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County has no official tribute to the men and women who
have served honorably in the Law Enforcement Duties of Oakland
County. A Law Enforcement Memorial will serve as this tribute.
2. Oakland County Sheriff is proposing this memorial and will act as
the designated facilitator and has agreed to raise the necessary
funds for the memorial.
3. The County of Oakland will not be obligated to any financial
concerns except to allow the memorial to be placed in front of the
County Courthouse.
4. The Oakland County Treasurer and the Department of Management and
Budget are directed to establish the Law Enforcement Memorial
Fund. The total cost of the Law Enforcement Memorial including any
construction or renovation will be the responsibility of the Law
Enforcement Memorial Fund.
5. No budget amendments are required.
FINANCE COMMITEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Obrecht the Planning and Building Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the Planning and Building Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 16, 2001
441
AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Webster, Amos, Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey.
(23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01209
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND
BUDGET 2001-2002
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to provisions of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 1975,
Oakland County is required to develop and submit a plan and budget for the
provision of funding of foster care services to the Bureau of Juvenile
Justice, Family Independence Agency, annually; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Court - Family Division, County of
Oakland, and the Oakland County Family Independence Agency have developed the
attached foster care services budget for the State's fiscal year, October, 1,
2001 through September 30, 2002; and
WHEREAS The Public Services Committee has reviewed this budget and
recommends its submission to the State Office.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes submission of the 2001-2002 Oakland County Child Care
Fund Budget to the Bureau of Juvenile Justice’s Child Care Fund Division,
Family Independence Agency.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of County Child Care Budget Summary on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01210
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #90177, the Board of Commissioners
established the Circuit Court Civil Mediation Fund; and
WHEREAS the fund is to be used to help pay for Circuit Court
enhancements and improvements as requested by the Circuit Court and approved
by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Court seeks to utilize the Mediation Fund for the following
purposes:
QTY DESCRIPTION COST
Furniture
5 Courtroom (jury box chairs, podiums, $22,400
counsel tables, clerk desks & chairs,
witness chair)
4 Jury Room (jury room chairs, table, 25,000
cabinet, credenza)
4 Judges (bookcases, console table, floor 6,550
lamp, side chairs)
4 Judicial Staff (task chairs) 5,500
1 Court Administration (landscape furniture) 3,500
1 Family Division Administration (table and) 3,500
1 Jury Assembly Room (table) 2,000
1 Case Management Office (landscape furniture
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for five workstations, desk) 21,000
1 Judicial Support Unit – Family Division 40,000
(landscape furniture for 13 workstations)
Equipment
2 Judges (transcribers for two chambers) 1,450
1 Judicial Staff (4-drawer lateral file cabinet) 800
2 Case Management Office (one 4-drawer and 1,550
One 5-drawer lateral file cabinet)
TOTAL MEDIATION FUND REQUEST $133,250
WHEREAS the total Civil Mediation Fund transfer for the above-referenced
items is estimated to be $133,250.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the use of $133,250 from the Circuit Court Civil
Mediation Fund for the above-referenced items.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the Resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01211
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) ADDITIONAL
VEHICLES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #00307 on December 14, 2000 authorizing the Narcotics Enforcement
Team (NET) to operate under the direction of the Sheriff; and
WHEREAS on February 1, 2001 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #01024 authorizing the interlocal agreement;
and
WHEREAS the Pontiac and Farmington Hills Police Departments will be
sending an officer to work in the NET Unit and will require two (2) additional
vehicles; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff and the NET Advisory Board hereby requests the
addition of two (2) vehicles and radios for the purposes of Narcotics
Enforcement; and
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 Sheriff and the NET Advisory Board is requesting that a
portion of these funds be used to pay for the capital and operating expenses
for these vehicles; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff and the NET Advisory Board is requesting that a 1999
GMC Suburban (VIN # 3GFKF16R9XG550906) forfeited to the NET Unit by the
Oakland County Circuit Court be placed into the fleet as a county vehicle and
assigned to the NET unit; and
WHEREAS this equipment will be used by the Oakland County Narcotics
Enforcement Team to enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with state
law; and
WHEREAS the estimated capital costs would be $33,000 and the estimated
operating expenses would be $22,500 per year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the addition of one (1) forfeited vehicle (1999 GMC
Suburban) and one (1) additional vehicles with mobile radios be added to the
County Fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the use of forfeiture funds for the capital and leased costs for
these vehicles.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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The Chairperson referred the Resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01212
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY
SERVICES IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC 2001-2002 FOR ARTS, BEATS AND EATS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to
permit the Sheriff's Department to enter into contracts with Local Units of
Government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #98012 adopted March 5, 1998
established the standard Law Enforcement Services overtime rates for the
period of 1999-2003; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #99302 authorized a contract for
Auxiliary Deputy Services with the City of Pontiac for football games at the
Pontiac Silverdome; and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has requested that the Oakland County
Sheriff provide patrol services to the citizens of the City for Arts, Beats
and Eats; and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has requested that a contract for this
special event on an overtime basis be authorized; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the
City of Pontiac.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached amendment to the contract with the City of
Pontiac for the Arts, Beats and Eats special event on an overtime basis at
rates established by this Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on August 16,
2001.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Amendment One to the Contract for Auxiliary Sheriff’s Department
Services for the City of Pontiac on file in the County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01212)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY
SERVICES IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC 2001-2002 FOR ARTS, BEATS AND EATS
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. It is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to
permit the Sheriff’s Department to enter into contracts with Local
Units of Government for the purpose of providing patrol services.
Miscellaneous Resolution #98012 adopted March 5, 1998 established
the standard Law Enforcement Services overtime rates for the
period 1999-2003.
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #99302 authorized a contract for
Auxiliary Deputy Services for football games at the Pontiac
Silverdome.
3. The City of Pontiac has requested that the above referenced
contract be amended, effective August 16, 2001, to have the
Oakland County Sheriff provide patrol services to the citizens of
the City for Arts, Beats and Eats on an overtime basis.
4. The Sheriff Department will absorb one-half of the Overtime cost
not exceed $10,000 in accordance with Section G5.9. The remaining
Overtime cost will be covered by revenue generated by the
contract. Therefore, no budget amendments are required for Fiscal
Year 2001 or to the County Executive Recommendation for Fiscal
Year 2002 and Fiscal Year 2003.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Buckley the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos,
Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01213
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT-CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills has contracted with the Oakland
County Sheriff's Department to provide law enforcement services for the City
(Miscellaneous Resolution #98011); and
WHEREAS paragraph 23 of this Contract provided that an amendment to this
Contract must be approved by concurrent resolutions of both the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners and the Rochester Hills City Council; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills has approved a proposed amendment to
the contract (Schedule A-Sheriff's Deputies Contracted) which would upgrade
(1) Patrol Sergeant to Captain and upgrade one (1) Detective Sergeant to
Lieutenant leaving the total number of contracted officers at fifty-six (56);
and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to upgrade one (1) Patrol Sergeant to
Captain (Pos.#43617-06463) and one (1) Detective Sergeant to Lieutenant
(Pos.#43617-06464) for the City of Rochester Hills under the terms of this
contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves an amendment to the original Schedule A (Sheriff
Deputies Contracted) of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department 1999-2003 Law
Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills to upgrade one
(1) Patrol Sergeant to Captain and upgrade one (1) Detective Sergeant to
Lieutenant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one Sergeant position be changed to Captain
and one Sergeant position be changed to Lieutenant in the Rochester Hills unit
of the Patrol Services Division in the Sheriff Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle (with mobile and
prep) be added to the County fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on September
8, 2001.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of City of Rochester Hills Schedule A, Schedule A-1 and Oakland
County Sheriff’s Department 1999-2003 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with
City of Rochester Hills on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #01205)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT-CREATION OF ONE (1) USER SUPPORT SPECIALIST II POSITION
FOR JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JIMS) PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #01250
on August 8, 2001, recommends the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01205
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - CREATION OF ONE (1) USER SUPPORT SPECIALIST II
POSITION FOR 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 over one hundred currently required reports will be replaced by
reports generated by JIMS; and
WHEREAS the integration of information from the participating entities
will necessitate the generation of new reports by JIMS; and
WHEREAS the Courts foresee the necessity of a full time employee devoted
to analyzing, developing and maintaining these reporting capabilities using
JIMS; and
WHEREAS the current County classification User Support Specialist II
contains the requisite skill and experience to fulfill the requirements of
this position and provides for the expansion of assigned JIMS duties as this
new system becomes functional.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of one (1) GF/GP User Support Specialist
II position in the Circuit Court/Court Business Division to be funded through
September 30, 2003.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Draft dated July 13, 2001 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01205)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – CREATION OF ONE (1) USER SUPPORT SPECIALIST II
POSITION FOR JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JIMS) PROJECT
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 Courts foresee the necessity of a full time employee devoted
to analyzing, developing and maintaining the reports generated by
the Judicial Information System (JIMS).
2. The current County classification User Support Specialist II
contains the requisite skill and experience to fulfill the
requirements of this position and provides for the expansion of
assigned JIMS duties as this new system becomes functional.
3. Funding for this position is available from Public Act 189-State
Court Disbursement Fund.
4. The General Fund/General Purpose cost for this position for the
remainder of Fiscal Year 2001 will include $3,375 in Salaries and
$1,350 in Fringe Benefits for a total of $4,725.
5. The General Fund/General Purpose cost for this position for the
Fiscal Year 2002 will include $43,879 in Salaries and $17,552 in
Fringe Benefits for a total of $61,431.
6. The Fiscal Year 2001 budget should be amended as follows:
FY 2001
REVENUE
Circuit Court/Business Division
35-320000-11000-1701 Operating Transfer In $ 4,725
EXPENDITURES
Circuit Court/Business Division
35-220000-11000-2001 Salary $ 3,375
35-220000-11000-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 1,350
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Total Circuit/Business Division $ 4,725
$ -0-
7. The County Executives Recommended Fiscal Year 2002 and Fiscal Year
2003 Budget will be amended during the budget process to recognize
this new position.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Buckley the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Buckley, the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,
Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel,
Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #01200)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – CREATION OF AN OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY INCENTIVE
FOR NEW (NON-PRESENT EMPLOYEE) HIRING FOR DIFFICULT TO RECRUIT POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #01200
on August 8, 2001, reports with the following recommendations:
Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to read:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation, for difficult to fill positions, of an
optional supplemental incentive for new (non-present employee) hiring to be
offered upon the unanimous approval, for each instance of creation for a
specific classification and function, of the Personnel Department, the
Department of Management and Budget and the approval by a majority vote of the
Personnel Committee.
Amend the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of the optional supplemental
incentive be based on a formula not to exceed five (5%) percent of the maximum
step of the salary range for the specific classification identified, and not
to exceed a maximum of $5,000 per hire.
Add a new BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that new hires, prior to acceptance of the
Optional Supplementary Incentive Bonus, must sign a statement that the
employee agrees to pay back the entire bonus to Oakland County if the employee
leaves employment with Oakland County within one (1) year of the initial
employment. Pay-back remittances are owed and payable in full within thirty
(30) days of the termination of employment with Oakland County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the above-mentioned Resolution with the recommended amendments.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01200
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – CREATION OF AN OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY INCENTIVE
FOR NEW (NON-PRESENT EMPLOYEE) HIRING FOR DIFFICULT TO RECRUIT POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS labor market conditions continue to pose recruitment challenges
for certain classifications, especially for certain engineering and
Information Technology classifications; and
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WHEREAS the optional supplementary incentive concept has become an
accepted practice for a number of organizations; and
WHEREAS an optional supplement would offer an incentive to a candidate
to accept employment at Oakland County; and
WHEREAS this is a cost effective recruitment tool because it is not a
permanent increase to payroll costs and would be funded from a department's
salaries favorability through position vacancies; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Department, working with the hiring department,
will determine the need to award an incentive based on recruitment efforts;
and
WHEREAS Management and Budget will determine salaries favorability
within the department budget where the vacancy is located.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation, for difficult to fill positions, of an
optional supplemental incentive for new (non-present employee) hiring to be
offered upon the unanimous approval, for each instance of creation for a
specific classification and function, of the Personnel Department, the
Department of Management and Budget and the Personnel Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of the optional supplemental
incentive be based on a formula not to exceed five (5) percent of the maximum
step of the salary range for the specific classification identified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for the optional supplemental
incentive must be available within the current departmental salaries budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Personnel Department and the Management
and Budget Department report semi-annually to the Personnel Committee and
Finance Committee on the optional supplemental incentive program and
expenditures.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01200)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - CREATION OF AN OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY INCENTIVE
FOR NEW (NON-PRESENT EMPLOYEE) HIRING FOR DIFFICULT TO RECRUIT POSITIONS
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 authorizes the creation of an optional supplemental
incentive for new (non-present employee) hiring for difficult to
fill positions.
2. The incentive will be offered upon unanimous approval from the
Personnel Department, the Management and Budget Department and the
Personnel Committee.
3. The amount of the optional supplemental incentive will be based on
a formula not to exceed five (5) percent of the maximum step of
the salary range for the specific classification identified.
4. The funding for the optional supplemental incentive must be
available within the department’s current salaries budget.
5. The Management and Budget Department will determine salary
favorability within the department budget where the vacancy is
located.
6. The Personnel Department and Management and Budget Department will
report to the Personnel and Finance Committees on a semi-annual
basis regarding the optional supplemental incentive program and
expenditures.
7. There is no financial implication at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Law supported by Obrecht the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
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Discussion followed.
Moved by Law supported by Obrecht the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Law supported by Webster the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Coleman the fiscal note be amended to the
following:
Paragraph 2 – delete the word unanimous
Paragraph 3 – after the word identified, insert a comma and add
these words “and not to exceed a maximum of $5,000 per hire.”
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the fiscal note amendment
carried.
Moved by Law supported by Webster the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Moss,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel,
Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield.
(23)
NAYS: Brian. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01214
BY: Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12, William R. Patterson,
District #1, Fran Amos, District #5, Frank H. Millard, Jr., District #4,
William Brian, District #10
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5038
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the county is the only level of government charged with the
responsibility of boundary coordination and this function has been handled
successfully in Oakland County through the Coordinating Zoning Committee; and
WHEREAS State Representative Ruth Johnson has introduced House Bill 5038
to extend the success of Oakland County's process throughout the State of
Michigan, enabling the review of zoning cases and township master plan changes
that involve an adjacent community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby support the adoption of House Bill 5038.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
Michigan Association of Counties and to all legislators representing Oakland
County and to the County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB,
WILLIAM R. PATTERSON, FRAN AMOS,
WILLIAM BRIAN, FRANK MILLARD, JR.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government and
Planning and Building Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01215
BY: Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12, William R. Patterson,
District #1, Frank H. Millard, Jr., District #4, Fran Amos, District #5,
William Brian, District #10
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IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County recognizes the importance of balancing
development with the preservation of greenspace; and
WHEREAS State Representative Ruth Johnson has introduced House Bill 4995
to amend Public Act 184 of 1943, entitled the "Township Zoning Act" requiring
communities to offer to developers an option to "cluster" residential
development in 50% of the developable land area, leaving the remainder of the
property available for use as a natural area or play area; and
WHEREAS the companion legislation for this proposal are House Bills 5028
which applies to Counties and House Bill 5029 which applies to Cities and
Villages.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby support the adoption of House Bills 4995, 5028 and
5029.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
Michigan Association of Counties and to all legislators representing Oakland
County and to the County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB,
WILLIAM R PATTERSON, FRAN AMOS,
WILLIAM BRIAN, FRANK MILLARD, JR.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government and
Planning and Building Committees. There were no objections.
James VanLeuven addressed the Board.
In accordance with Rule XII.G, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Allegan County Board of Commissioners – Support of Senate Bill No.
63, Register of Deeds – Increase Fees
b. Allegan County Board of Commissioners – Resolution Recommending
the Reinstatement and Increasing Support of the Migrant
Immunization Funding to all Migrant Centers
c. Ingham County Board of Commissioners – Resolution Supporting the
Election of Commissioner Calvin Lynch to a Seat on the Michigan
Association of Counties Board of Directors
There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 10:30 a.m. to the call of the Chair or
September 6, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL FRANK H. MILLARD
Clerk Chairperson