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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
January 27, 2000
Meeting called to order by County Clerk G. William Caddell at 10:28 A.M.
in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever,
Taub. (23)
ABSENT: Suarez (with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner David Galloway.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Sever supported by Coleman the minutes of the January 13, 2000
Board meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,
as printed.
Moved by Jensen supported by Dingeldey the rules be suspended and the
agenda be amended, as follows:
ITEM ON BOARD AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
f. Sheriff’s Department – Use of Forfeited Funds/Command Vehicle
(Reason for suspension of Public Services Committee, item f: Waiver of
Rule XII.C. Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
d. Board of Commissioners – Appointment of David Buckley to District
#14 to Complete the Term of Dan Devine, Jr., ending
December 31, 2000
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e. Board of Commissioners – Standing Committee Membership for 2000
f. Board of Commissioners – Amendment to the Board Rules as Adopted
on January 13, 2000
(Reason for suspension of General Government Committee, items d, e and f:
Waiver of Rule III – Five Day Notice for Board Agenda Items)
The Chairperson stated that General Government Committee, item d, would
be moved to the beginning of the agenda to be handled as item 8a.
Vote on suspension:
AYES: Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos. (22)
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
John McCulloch appointing Commissioner George Suarez to the Personnel Appeal
Board for a term expiring December 31, 2000. There being no objections, the
appointment was confirmed.
Deputy County Executive Ken Rogers gave a presentation on
Oakland County’s Automation Alley.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley Goodman Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT OF DAVID BUCKLEY TO DISTRICT #14
TO COMPLETE THE TERM OF DAN DEVINE, JR., ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends the appointment of
David Buckley to the position of County Commissioner, District #14, term
ending December 31, 2000.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Schmid the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Schmid, David Buckley be nominated for the
office of County Commissioner, District #14, to complete the term of
Dan Devine, Jr. ending December 31, 2000. There being no other nominations,
the Chairperson declared the nominations closed.
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AYES: Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and the
appointment of David Buckley to County Commissioner, District #14 for a term
ending December 31, 2000 was confirmed.
Commissioners Jensen and Causey-Mitchell escorted David Buckley forward
where County Clerk G. William Caddell administered the Oath of Office.
Commissioner Buckley took his seat and the meeting proceeded.
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda be adopted and the reports be accepted. The vote for this
motion appears on page 32.) Items on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by
an asterisk [*]):
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99347
BY: Commissioners Brenda Causey-Mitchell, #6; Tim Melton, #7
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY
OF PONTIAC
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 (CVT’s); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Pontiac 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 the City of Pontiac is requesting reimbursement for four (4)
projects including Television, Inspection and Investigation, Sewer Grouting,
Water Distribution System Analysis and General Stormwater Permit
Activities; and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has requested reimbursement from the County
in the amount of $218,500 for these particular projects; and
WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the City of Pontiac
is $218,522.16 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the
City of Pontiac 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 Television, Inspection and Investigation, Sewer
Grouting, Water Distribution System Analysis and General Stormwater Permit
Activities projects as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds in
the amount of $218,522.16 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
(Account #90-263252-41000-3985) as repayment to the City of Pontiac for
expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or
improvement projects.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Brenda Causey-Mitchell, Tim Melton
Copy of communication from City of Pontiac, Environmental Infrastructure
Fund, Pre-Project Authorization, on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99347)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY
OF PONTIAC
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds that $218,522.16 is available in the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund to reimburse the City of Pontiac for this
project, no additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this resolution appears on page 32.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99348
BY: Commissioner Donald W. Jensen, District #15
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
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
(CVT’s); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, City of Birmingham 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 the City of Birmingham is requesting reimbursement for work
related to improving the combined sewer systems connected to the
Ridgedale Avenue and Chester Street Paving Project, hopefully reducing
basement back-ups; and
WHEREAS the City of Birmingham has requested reimbursement from the
County in the amount of $118,027.36 for this particular project; and
WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the City of
Birmingham is $118,027.36 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as
repayment to the City of Birmingham 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 improving the combined sewer systems connected to
the Ridgedale Avenue and Chester Street Paving Project as eligible for
reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds in
the amount of $118,027.36 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
(Account #90-263234-41000-3985) as repayment to the City of Birmingham for
expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or
improvement projects.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Donald W. Jensen
Copy of City of Birmingham's Request for Environmental Infrastructure
Fund Reimbursement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99348)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY
OF BIRMINGHAM
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 that $118,027.36 is available in the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund to reimburse the City of Birmingham for this
project, no additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this resolution appears on page 32.)
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* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99349
BY: Commissioner William Patterson, District #1
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN
GROVELAND TOWNSHIP
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
(CVT’s); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, Groveland 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 Groveland Township is requesting reimbursement for work related
to the controlling of surface road water by improving the drainage system
around certain roads; and
WHEREAS Groveland Township has requested reimbursement from the County
in the amount of $11,000 for this particular project; and
WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for Groveland Township
is $20,588.69 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to
Groveland 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 drainage work to reduced surface road water project
as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds in
the amount of $11,000 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
(Account #90-263208-41000-3985) as repayment to Groveland Township for
expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement
projects.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
William R. Patterson
Copy of Groveland Township’s Request for Environmental Infrastructure
Fund Reimbursement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99349)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN
GROVELAND TOWNSHIP
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 that $11,000 is available in the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund to reimburse Groveland Township for this
project, no additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this resolution appears on page 32.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00003
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - FIRST QUARTER 2000 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 Department of Information Technology 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
First Quarter 2000 data processing development charges to be $1,182,143 and
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the imaging development charge to be $106,022 for the governmental fund County
departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to non-governmental fund departments are $54,546
and non-County agencies are $38,856 for the First Quarter 2000; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to governmental fund County
departments is needed to fund these development charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners has reviewed the First Quarter 2000 Data Processing Development
and approves the first quarter appropriation transfer.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology, Data Processing Development Summary,
First Quarter 2000 and Information Technology – Reserve Fund,
Development/Support Detail – First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2000 on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this resolution appears on page 32.)
* REPORT
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – 1999 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING AND
BUILDING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section “(D.)(5.),” Rule XI of the Board Rules, your
Planning and Building Committee has completed the 1999 portion of its biennial
inspection of County-owned buildings and grounds. The Service Center
facilities inspected were: Executive Office Building, Health Annex Building,
Law Enforcement Complex, Materials Management Building, Medical Care Facility,
North Office Building, Pontiac Health Center, Pontiac Market, Public Works
Building and the off-campus West Oakland Building.
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 1999 include:
1. Completion of South Oakland Office Building renovations
2. Completion of Probate Court renovations
3. Completion of parking lot expansion and paving repairs to
Courthouse Northwest Parking Lot
4. Completed Building Program and Site Selection for proposed Work
Release Facility
5. Completion of new Medical Examiner Facility construction
6. Completion of Troy District Court construction
7. Approval of 2000-2005 Capital Improvement Program
8. Approval of 2000 Facilities Maintenance and Operations Special
Projects Budget
9. Construction of new parking lot at the Public Works Building
10. Completed repaving of the South Oakland Health Center Parking Lot
11. Approved numerous utility easements on County properties
12. Completion of Board of Commissioners’ Office
13. Selection of Architect to design Children’s Village “J” Building
Addition
14. Demolition of former State Police Post
15. Reroofed North Office Building
16. Y2K preparations for County facilities
Projects underway and expected to be completed in 2000:
1. Completion of Child Care Facility construction
2. Sale of 34 acres of property in the City of Auburn Hills
3. Purchase of 88 acres of Clinton Valley Center property
4. Purchase of Oakland Schools Office Building
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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 report appears on page 32.)
* REPORT (Misc. #99343)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CREATION OF ONE (1) SHERIFF COMMMUNICATIONS AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on January 19, 2000, recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99343
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CREATION OF ONE (1) SHERIFF COMMUNICATIONS AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department Communications Unit has experienced
increased work load activity due to the increase in the number of
contracts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting one (1) additional dispatcher for the
Communications Unit; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff feels that this position for dispatch is of a
critical nature to the Fire and Police Community; and
WHEREAS costs for this position will be paid by the communities which
contract for Sheriff Patrol services; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department’s Fiscal Year 2000 Communications Unit
overtime Budget has sufficient funds to cover the cost of this new position
due to revenue generated from additional fire/patrol contracts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of one (1) GF/GP Sheriff Communication
Agent in 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, Sheriff Department, Communications Agent on file in
County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99343)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CREATION OF ONE (1) SHERIFF COMMUNICATIONS 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-named Miscellaneous Resolution and finds:
1) The Oakland County Sheriff is requesting one (1) additional
dispatcher position for the Technical Services Division,
Communications Unit to be effective January 29, 2000.
2) The one-year cost for this position would include $28,576 for
salaries, $11,430 for fringe benefits, $250 for office supplies,
and $250 for uniform cleaning, for a total of $40,506, there is
also a one-time charge of $500 for uniforms.
3) The revenue generated for all added patrol contracts has been
placed in the Communications Unit overtime budget to cover the
increased workload. Creation of the additional dispatcher should
reduce the cost of overtime.
4) To fund this position, a transfer of $27,763 for the balance of
Fiscal Year 2000 and $40,506 for Fiscal Year 2001 is recommended
from the Communications Unit overtime budget to the appropriate
expenditures as follows:
EXPENDITURES FY 2000 FY 2001
17.5 pays
Fund Dept-OCA-PCA-Object Description
101 43-023901-41000-2002 Overtime $(27,763) $(40,506)
101 43-023901-41000-2001 Salaries $ 19,234 $ 28,576
101 43-023901-41000-2075 Fringe Benefits 7,693 11,430
101 43-023201-10000-4252 Office Supplies 168 250
101 43-023201-10000-3780 Uniform Clng. 168 250
101 43-023201-10000-3784 Uniforms $ 500 $ 0
$ 27,763 $ 40,506 .
$ 0 . $ 0 .
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this resolution appears on page 32.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99344
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
INDEPENDENCE FOR 2000-2002
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 Independence, the
Sheriff’s Department has been requested to dispatch fire calls for the
Independence Township Fire Department; 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 three years, between the County of Oakland
and the Charter Township of Independence.
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 the Charter Township of Independence.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2000-2002 Fire Dispatch Service(s) Agreement Between the County
of Oakland and the Charter Township of Independence on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99344)
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BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
INDEPENDENCE FOR 2000-2002
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) The Charter Township of Independence has requested to enter into a
three-year contract with the Oakland County Sheriff to provide fire
dispatch services for calendar year 2000 through 2002 starting
approximately on February 1, 2000.
2) The cost to the township will be a flat rate of $28,000 per year for
three years.
3) The revenue generated from this contract will be placed in the
Communications Unit overtime budget to cover the increased workload.
To account for this revenue, the budgets for Fiscal Year 2000 and
Fiscal Year 2001 will be amended as follows:
Fund/Dept/OCA/PCA/Object FY 2000 FY 2001
Revenue
101-43-13901-41000-0449 Dispatch Serv. $18,600 $28,000
Expenditure
101-43-23901-41000-2002 Overtime $18,600 $28,000
$ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this resolution appears on page 32.)
* REPORT
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: 1999 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
Pursuant to Board Rule XI.E.(3), the Public Services Committee reports
that for the Fiscal Year 1999, the Community Corrections Division, having
assumed the duties of the former Jail Task Force, has continued in its efforts
to reduce the jail population by bringing innovative and effective programs to
being; specifically, four resolutions have been brought to the Board of
Commissioners, which have been approved, 112.0.0.020.23..0.0101 to expand the
WAM, Step Forward, CLUB ‘EM and Pretrial Supervision capabilities within the
County.
Additionally, two grants have been accepted and received by the County
addressing Alternative Incarceration Centers and the In-Step Program.
Attached hereto is a summary, as provided by the Oakland County Division
of Community Corrections, of what has taken place through Fiscal Year 1999, as
well as an implementation plan and status report for the same period, which
will give the members of this Board an overview of the activities which are
taking place through the efforts of the Oakland County Community Corrections
Division and the Oakland County Community Corrections Advisory Board.
Copy of Oakland County Community Corrections Division, Fiscal Year 1999
Year End Report on file in County Clerk’s office.
Vote for resolutions and reports on Consent Agenda:
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos,
Appel. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda were adopted and the reports were accepted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00004
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
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IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ADMINISTRATION - CREATION OF PROPRIETARY FUNDED
PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County’s needs for Information Technology resources have
grown significantly over the past year; and
WHEREAS the various efforts under the expanded CLEMIS program, E911
Project, as well as the transfer of Telephone Communications into the
department in February, 1999, have considerably increased the amount of
hardware and software related purchasing work needed to be performed; and
WHEREAS the Information Technology Department currently has only one
position dedicated to the purchasing function; and
WHEREAS analysis of workload increases indicates that activity has
increased 78% over the last eight months with various other support staff
providing assistance when possible; and
WHEREAS the shortage of qualified purchasing staff has caused delays in
processing which could impact project completion dates; and
WHEREAS the requested Procurement Technician position would provide
qualified assistance, with position funding provided by existing proprietary
fund revenues; and
WHEREAS the County Executive has reviewed this request and
recommends approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves
the creation of one (1) proprietary funded Procurement Technician position in
the Administration Division of the Information Technology Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Bi-Annual Budget
be amended as follows:
IT FUND
Information Technology Dept. - Administration
18-636112-10000-2001 Salaries $27,409
18-636112-10000-2075 Fringes 10,964
$38,373
18-636112-10000-8005 Changes in Fund Equity ( 38,373)
Total $ 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 #00005
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: TREASURER’S OFFICE – LANDSCAPE FURNITURE PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Treasurer’s Office is requesting installation of landscape
furniture to improve office operations and efficiency and services to the
general public; and
WHEREAS the Facilities, Maintenance and Operations Division has analyzed
the Treasurer’s Office’s furniture needs and estimates the cost of the
landscape furniture to be $184,120; and
WHEREAS due to change in the method used to fund office automation
enhancements, by which funding is transferred only for the installation of new
systems, favorability is expected in the non-departmental Office Automation
account which can be used to cover the cost of the Treasurer's furniture
request.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the Treasurer’s Office’s Landscape Furniture Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer’s Fiscal Year 2000 Adopted
Budget be amended as follows:
90-290000-25000-9066 Office Automation ($184,120)
22-221120-01000-9169 Treasurer – Misc. Capital Outlay 184,120
$ 0_ __
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Treasurer’s Office, Estimate Summary on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-
Mitchell. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00006
BY: Finance Committee, Sue A. Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: TREASURER – DELETION OF ONE (1) STUDENT POSITION AND CREATION OF ONE
(1) PTNE GENERAL CLERICAL POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Treasurer has experienced increased difficulty in recruiting
and retaining students to assist in the disbursement function; and
WHEREAS part-time daily assistance is needed to print, file and disburse
checks; and
WHEREAS the Treasurer requests to delete one (1) Student position and
create one (1) PTNE (1,000 hour) General Clerical position; and
WHEREAS there is an annual savings of $703 and a savings of $405 for the
remainder of Fiscal Year 2000 for this proposal, which will be returned to
Contingency.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the deletion of one (1) Student position
(#71101-00035).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the creation of one (1) GF/GP PTNE (1,000 Hour/Year) General
Clerical position in the Administration Unit of the Treasurer Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001
Adopted Budget be amended as follows:
FY2000 FY2001
22-221120-01000-2001 Treasurer-Salaries ( $ 369) ( $ 640)
22-221120-01000-2075 Treasurer-Fringes ( 36) ( 63)
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency 405 703
$ 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 #00007
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – 2000 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) has awarded the
Auto Theft Unit of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department grant funding in
the total amount of $430,750 for the period January 1, through December 31,
2000; and
WHEREAS this is the fourteenth (14) year of funding requests to
ATPA; and
WHEREAS the award is 94% of the application amount of $458,698; and
WHEREAS as detailed on attached Schedule A, of the total award, $352,295
will fund Oakland County operations including four (4) Deputy II positions;
the remaining $78,455 will fund one (1) Police Officer and vehicle for the
City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS this is the same staffing level as the 1999 award; and
WHEREAS the total program effort of $430,750 includes a $297,217 grant
from ATPA ($46,807 less than the application amount), a $109,212 match from
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Oakland County ($16,345 more than the application amount) and a $24,321 match
from the City of Pontiac ($2,513 more than the application amount); and
WHEREAS funds are available in the Sheriff's Department Grant Match
line-item to cover the required County match, no additional appropriation is
required; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment; 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 accepts the 2000 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant in
the total amount of $430,750 with a County match of $109,212 and a
participating jurisdiction match of $24,321.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000 Grant Revenue and
Expenditure Budget be amended to reflect the 2000 award as detailed on
attached Schedule B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized
to sign the grant agreement and to approve grant modifications and extensions,
within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grant
agreement approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, is contingent upon continued grant funding for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copies of Schedules A and B on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Buckley the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory,
Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00008
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION - APPROVAL OF
CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH THE
CITY OF SOUTH LYON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides a number of services to local
units of government including original assessments, reappraisals, and file
maintenance; and
WHEREAS these services are provided under contract with the local units
as approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the City of South Lyon is presently without a certified assessor
and has approached the Equalization Division to undertake all assessing
activities including the preparation of the annual assessment rolls for real
and personal property through the 2005 tax year as well as perform a complete
reappraisal of all real property located within the municipality; and
WHEREAS performance of this contract will generate $20,000 in new
revenue for Fiscal Year 2000 and $74,716 annually for Fiscal Year 2001-
2005; and
WHEREAS the Equalization Division can perform the requested services
with existing staff, no additional personnel are required; and
WHEREAS the revenue generated by this contract can be used to cover the
operating cost associated with this function including overtime, personal
mileage and improved use of the Division's space.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves entering into the attached Contract for
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Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of
South Lyon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is
authorized to sign the attached contract for Oakland County Equalization
Division Assistance Services with the City of South Lyon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is
also authorized to sign the renewal of the same contract with the City of
South Lyon in the future under the same terms and conditions, subject to the
provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #99096 adopted by the Board on
April 29, 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and
file the attached contract with the City of South Lyon and forward same to the
Secretary of State as required by law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001
Budget be amended, as specified below, to recognize the effect of this
new contract:
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FY 2000 FY 2001
Revenue
12-101-140000-44100-0903 Reimb. Salaries $20,000 $74,716
Expenditures
12-101-240000-41180-2002 Overtime $10,000 $25,000
12-101-240000-41180-3292 Personal Mileage 6,000 14,000
12-101-240000-41180-4100 Expendable Equip. 1,000 4,000
12-101-240000-41180-4252 Office Supplies 500 2,000
12-101-240000-41180-4272 Photo Supplies 500 2,000
12-101-240000-41180-4284 Postage 2,000 5,000
12-101-240000-41180-9169 Capital Outlay 0 22,716
$20,000 $74,716
$ 0 $ 0
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move for the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance
Services with the City of South Lyon on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Millard the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen,
Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #99346)
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DECLARATION OF FEBRUARY 2000 AS ETHNIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTH IN
OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned
resolution on January 19, 2000, recommends to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99346
BY: John P. McCulloch, Commissioner
IN RE: DECLARATION OF FEBRUARY 2000 AS ETHNIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTH IN
OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the culture of the people of the State of Michigan has been
continually renewed and enriched by the many different people who have chosen
to come here over many decades and become citizens; and
WHEREAS each individual brings a part of his or her own heritage, which
over time becomes part of our common heritage leading us to become a more
united people; and
WHEREAS Michigan is fortunate to count among its population large
numbers of citizens of numerous descents, who together make important
contributions to our economy and society through their commitment to numerous
professions, commerce, family and the arts; and
WHEREAS we must foster an interest in the heritage, culture, and history
of all peoples and pass that understanding and knowledge on to the next
generation, awakening in every American community awareness of the quality of
the contributions that all types of ethnicity can bring to our modern American
lifestyle.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby join with the State of Michigan in proclaiming
February 2000 as Ethnic and Cultural Heritage Month in Oakland County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the undersigned Commissioners, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John P. McCulloch, Ron Colasanti,
David L. Moffitt, Sue Ann Douglas,
Nancy Dingeldey, Vincent Gregory,
Kay Schmid, Lawrence A. Obrecht,
Tim Melton, Shelley Goodman Taub,
Ruel McPherson, George W. Suarez,
Brenda Causey-Mitchell, Fran Amos,
Terry Sever, William R. Patterson,
Frank Millard, Thomas A. Law,
Charles Palmer, Donald W. Jensen,
John P. Garfield, Eric Coleman,
Dan Devine, Jr., David Galloway,
Michelle Friedman Appel
Moved by Taub supported by Causey-Mitchell the General Government
Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,
Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman,
Buckley. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT (Misc. #99345)
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REPEAL OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND/SCHOOL/LIBRARY
INTERNET CHARGE (A.K.A. THE AL GORE INTERNET TAX)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned
resolution on January 19, 2000, recommends to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99345
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, #8; Fran Amos, #5; Ron Colasanti, #10; Dan Devine, Jr.,
#14; Nancy Dingeldey, #11; David Galloway, #2; John Garfield, #9;
Donald Jensen, #15; Thomas A. Law, #13; John P. McCulloch, #22;
Frank H. Millard, Jr., #4; David L. Moffitt, #18; Lawrence A. Obrecht, #3;
Charles E. Palmer, #16; William R. Patterson, #1; Kay Schmid, #17;
Terry L. Sever, #19; Shelley G. Taub, #12
IN RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REPEAL OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND/SCHOOL/LIBRARY
INTERNET CHARGE (A.K.A. THE AL GORE INTERNET TAX)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Federal government taxes Oakland County residents long
distance telephone services at 3%; and
WHEREAS in addition, the Federal government taxes Oakland County
residents local telephone services at 3%; and
WHEREAS in addition, the Federal government imposes a Universal Service
Fund or School Library Internet Charge (a.k.a. the Al Gore Internet Tax) on
service providers, which charge is passed along to Oakland County residents as
telephone service users; and
WHEREAS in November 1999, the required contribution to the Internet Tax
Fund was increased, passed along to Oakland County residents, and now amounts
to as much as $1.38 per month; and
WHEREAS this ever-increasing Telephone Internet Tax, absolutely
unconnected to the provision of better telecommunications services, makes it
difficult for families, seniors and others on fixed, limited income to support
the far more essential local 911 emergency services telecommunications
system; and
WHEREAS repealing the Federal Internet Tax would free up the fifty-seven
cents per month needed to support vital local E-911 services and result in an
additional eighty-one cents per month savings to residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners calls upon its Federal legislative delegation to repeal the
Universal Service Fund or School Library Internet Charge (a.k.a. the Al Gore
Internet Tax) immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is directed to
forward copies of this resolution to all of Michigan’s Federal legislators.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ron Colasanti, Terry L. Sever,
Nancy Dingeldey, John P. Garfield,
David N. Galloway, Thomas A. Law,
Donald W. Jensen, Dan Devine, Jr.
Charles Palmer, Frank H. Millard,
Lawrence A. Obrecht, Kay Schmid,
David L. Moffitt, Sue Ann Douglas,
William R. Patterson, Fran Amos,
Shelley G. Taub, John P. McCulloch
Moved by Taub supported by Douglas the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Colasanti,
Buckley, Dingeldey. (18)
NAYS: Gregory, McPherson, Melton, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99332
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - IMPLEMENTATION OF FEES
FOR HEPATITIS A AND B VACCINES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the number of reported Hepatitis A cases has increased sharply
in the last few years in the southeast Michigan area; and
WHEREAS in 1998 the number of Hepatitis A cases reported in
Oakland County was approximately ten times higher than the number reported in
a typical year; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division has recently responded to
Hepatitis A outbreaks in restaurants and day care facilities; and
WHEREAS Hepatitis B continues to be a serious disease resulting in
chronic infection in 5-10% of the cases, and, of that group, 15-25% will die
prematurely of cirrhosis or liver cancer; and
WHEREAS to stem the tide of hepatitis infection, affordable hepatitis
vaccine should be made available to the public at risk; and
WHEREAS a vaccine program is a crucial component of a successful viral
hepatitis prevention and control program; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division requests $50,000 to implement
a self-sustaining fee for service hepatitis vaccine program for the purchase
of vaccine, supplies, and printed materials to be fully offset by fee
reimbursement; and
WHEREAS no additional staff are being requested as existing clinical
staff would be utilized to administer the vaccine.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Oakland County Health Division to establish a
self-sustaining fee for service hepatitis vaccine program in accordance with
the attached fee schedule.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Fee Schedule on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99332)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
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IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - IMPLEMENTATION OF FEES
FOR HEPATITIS A AND B VACCINES
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. In 1998, the number of Hepatitis A cases reported in
Oakland County was approximately ten times higher than the number
reported in a typical year.
2. The Oakland County Health Division has recently responded to
Hepatitis A outbreaks in restaurants and day care facilities.
3. The Oakland County Health Division is requesting authorization to
implement a self-sustaining fee for service hepatitis vaccine
program.
4. The cost for the vaccine, supplies and printed materials will be
fully offset by fee reimbursement.
5. A voucher system will be implemented to administer the required
multiple doses of the hepatitis vaccine, whereby the fees for the
vaccine will be collected for the entire dose sequence. At that
point a voucher will be given to the client, which will entitle
that person to receive the future remaining doses and help to
ensure the program is self-sustaining and the inventory of vaccine
required is maintained.
6. No additional staff is requested, as existing clinical staff will
be utilized to administer the vaccine.
7. A budget amendment is recommended as follows for the program:
Revenue
16-234100-xxxxx-0561 Hepatitis Vaccines $ 50,000
Expenditures
16-234200-xxxxx-4360 Vaccines 50,000
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub,
Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas.
(24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2000
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends realignment of
appointments to the Board of Commissioners’ Standing Committees per the
attached chart.
Chairperson on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Board of Commissioners’ Standing Committees – 2000 on file in
County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Garfield the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
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Moved by Taub supported by Garfield the realignment of appointments to
the Board of Commissioners’ Standing Committees for 2000 be confirmed as
follows:
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Douglas (Chair), Jensen (Vice Chair), Coleman
(Minority Vice Chair), Palmer, Obrecht, Taub, Millard, Amos, Appel,
Causey-Mitchell
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Taub (Chair), Dingeldey (Vice Chair),
Melton (Minority Vice Chair), Law, Garfield, Patterson, Sever, McPherson,
Appel
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Law (Chair), Galloway (Vice Chair), Gregory
(Minority Vice Chair), Moffitt, Colasanti, Buckley, Suarez
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE: Palmer (Chair), Amos (Vice Chair),
Suarez (Minority Vice Chair), Jensen, Schmid, Dingeldey, Colasanti, Sever,
Gregory, Melton
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE: Millard (Chair), Moffitt (Vice Chair),
McPherson (Minority Vice Chair), Schmid, Garfield, Galloway, Patterson,
Buckley, Coleman
Discussion followed.
Moved by Appel supported by Gregory the report be amended to increase
the Public Services Committee membership by one and to add
Brenda Causey-Mitchell as an additional member.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-
Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas. (22)
NAYS: Garfield. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on realignment of committee assignments:
AYES: Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-
Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield.
(24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the realignment of the
Board of Commissioners’ Standing Committee appointments for 2000 was
confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AMENDMENT TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RULES
AS ADOPTED ON 1/13/2000
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends that the Board of
Commissioners rules, as adopted on January 13, 2000, be amended under Section
X.A.(5) to increase the membership of the Public Services Committee to nine
(9) members and to amend Section X.10.B.(5) to read “shall consist of seven
(7) members of the majority party and two (2) members of the minority party.”
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Amos the General Government Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Coleman the report be amended as follows:
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By amending the Board of Commissioners’ Rules under Section
X.A.(5) to increase the membership of the Public Services Committee to
nine (9) ten (10) members and to amend Section X.10.B.(5) to read “shall
consist of seven (7) members of the majority party and two (2) three (3)
members of the minority party”.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell,
Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory.
(24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and the
Board Rules, as amended, were adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00009
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION – JUDICIAL LAW CLERK
CLASSIFICATION SALARY ADJUSTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Circuit Court currently has three Judicial Law Clerk
positions that were created with the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget; and
WHEREAS these positions assist the general jurisdiction Circuit Court
Judges with legal research and the drafting of opinions; and
WHEREAS the Court is experiencing difficulty recruiting and filling
these positions; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to increase the salary level of the
Judicial Law Clerk classification in order to attract more applicants; and
WHEREAS the County Executive has reviewed the information and concurs
that the Judicial Law Clerk salary needs to be adjusted in order to improve
recruitment and retention.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes
an increase in the Judicial Law Clerk salary from a flat annual rate of
$25,020 to a new range of:
Base 1 year 2 year
Annual 28,487 30,222 31,957
Bi-weekly 1,095.66 1,162.38 1,229.10
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00010
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN RESOLUTION AMENDMENT -
NONDISCRIMINATION TESTING FOR HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland established the Oakland County Employees
Retirement System under authority of Section 12(A) of Act 156, Public Act of
1851, as amended; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland established a defined contribution part by
Miscellaneous Resolution #94185; and
WHEREAS the Congress of the United States passed the Tax Reform Act of
1997 that suggested that governmental employers amend their plans to remove
references to nondiscrimination testing in order to avoid nondiscrimination
testing and operational noncompliance with the plan provisions and, further,
plans must be amended to comply with the change in law due to TRA-97 by the
close of the 2000 plan year; and
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WHEREAS the County of Oakland wishes to continue to keep its retirement
system and its rules in compliance with the Federal statutes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners amend the
Defined Contribution part of the Oakland County Employees Retirement
Resolution by deleting in its entirety Section 3(n)(1) and (2) as follows:
(n) Employee means any person employed by the County.
(1) "Highly Compensated Employees" ("HCE") include highly
compensated active employees and highly compensated former
employees. A highly compensated active employee includes any
employee who performs service for the Employer during the
"Determination Year” and who, during the "Look-Back Year:" (i)
received compensation greater than seventy-five thousand and
00/100 dollars ($75,000.00) (As adjusted by Code Section
415(d); (ii) received compensation greater than fifty thousand
and 00/100 dollars ($50,000.00) (As adjusted by Code Section
415(d)) and was a Member of the "top-paid group" for such year;
or (iii) was an officer of the employer and received
compensation during such year that is greater than fifty
percent (50%) of the dollar limitation in effect under Code
Section 415(b)(1)(A).
(2) The term highly compensated employee includes: (i) employees
who are both described in the preceding sentence if the term
"determination year” is substituted for "look-back year" and
the employee is one of the one hundred (100) employees who
received the most compensation during the determination year;
and (ii) employees who are five percent (5%) owners at any time
during the look-back year or determination year. If no officer
has satisfied the compensation requirement of (iii) during
either a determination year or look-back year, the highest paid
officer for such year shall be treated as the only highly
compensated employee.
The "Determination Year" shall be the Plan Year. The "look-back
year" shall be the twelve (12) month period immediately
preceding the "determination year”.
A "highly compensated former employee" includes any employee
who separated from service (or was deemed to have separated)
before the determination year, performs no service for the
employer during the determination year, and was a highly
compensated active employee for either the separation year or
any determination year ending on or after the employee's fifty-
fifth (55th) birthday.
If an employee is, during a Determination Year or look-back
year, a family member of either a "5 percent owner” who is an
active or former employee or a Highly Compensated Employee who
is one of the ten (10) most highly compensated employees ranked
on the basis of compensation paid by the employer during such
year, then the family member and the 5-percent owner or top-ten
highly compensated employee shall be aggregated. In such case,
the family member and 5-percent owner or top-ten highly
compensated employee shall be treated as a single employee
receiving compensation and plan contributions or benefits equal
to the sum of such compensation and contributions or benefits
of the family member and 5-percent owner or top-ten highly
compensated employee. For purposes of this section, "family
member” includes the spouse, lineal ascendants and descendants
of the employee or former employee and the spouses of such
lineal ascendants and descendants. The determination of who is
a highly compensated employee, including the determination of
the number and identity of employees in the top-paid group, the
top one hundred (100) employees, the number of employees
treated as officers and the compensation that is considered,
will be pursuant to Code Section 414(q) and its regulations.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Section 27(d)(1) through 27(d)(9) of the
Defined Contribution Part be deleted in its entirety as follows:
(d) (1) Average Contribution Percentage Test. Employee contributions
for Plan Years beginning after December 31, 1986, together with
any matching contributions as defined in Code Section 401(m)
shall be limited so as to meet the following average
contribution percentage ("ACP") nondiscrimination tests of
section 401(m):
The ACP for Members who are highly compensated employees
("HCEs") for each Plan Year and the ACP for Members who are
non-highly compensated employees ("Non-HCEs") for the same Plan
Year must satisfy one of the following tests:
(i) either the ACP for HCEs for the Plan Year shall not
exceed the ACP for Non-HCEs for the same Plan Year
multiplied by 1.25; or
(ii) the ACP for HCEs for the Plan Year shall not exceed the
ACP for Non-HCEs for the same Plan Year multiplied by
two (2), provided that the ACP for HCEs does not exceed
the ACP for Non-HCEs by more than two (2) percentage
points.
(2) For these purposes, the contribution percentage for any HCE who
is eligible to have contribution percentage amounts allocated
to his or her account under two or more plans described in Code
Section 401(a), or arrangements described in Code Section
401(k) that are maintained by the same employer shall be
determined as if the total of such contribution percentage
amounts was made under each plan. If an HCE participates in two
or more cash or deferred arrangements that have different Plan
Years, all cash or deferred arrangements ending with or within
the same calendar year shall be treated as a single
arrangement.
(3) In the event that this Retirement System satisfies the
requirements of Code Sections 401(m) or 401(a)(4) only if
aggregated with one or more other plans, or if one or more
other plans satisfy the requirements of such Code Sections only
if aggregated with this Retirement System, then this section
shall be applied by determining the contribution percentage of
employees as if all such plans were a single plan. Plans may be
aggregated in order to satisfy Code Section 401(m) only if they
have the same Plan Year.
(4) For purposes of determining the contribution percentage of a
Member who is one of the ten most highly-paid HCEs, the
contribution percentage amounts and compensation of such Member
shall include the contribution percentage amounts and
compensation for the Plan Year of family Members (as defined in
Code Section 414(q)(6)). Family Members of HCEs shall be
disregarded as separate employees in determining the
contribution percentage both for Members who are Non-HCEs and
HCEs.
(5) In determining the contribution percentage test, employee
contributions shall be considered to have been made in the Plan
Year in which contributed to the trust.
(6) The third party plan administrator shall maintain records for
the County sufficient to demonstrate satisfaction of the ACP
test.
(7) The determination and treatment of the contribution percentage
of any Member shall satisfy such other requirements as may be
prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.
(8) Definitions for the purposes of this section:
(i) "Aggregate Limit" means the sum of (a) 125 percent of
the ACP of Non-HCEs and (b) the lesser of 200% or two
plus the ACP.
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(ii) "Average Contribution Percentage" means the average of
the Contribution Percentages of the Eligible Members in
a group.
(iii) "Contribution Percentage" means the ratio (expressed as
a percentage) of the Member's Contribution Percentage
Amounts to the Member's Compensation for the Plan Year
(whether or not the employee was a Member for the
entire Plan Year).
(iv) "Contribution Percentage Amounts" means the Employee
Contributions for the Member for the Plan Year.
(v) "Eligible Member" means any employee who is eligible to
make an Employee Contribution.
(vi) "Employee Contribution" means any contribution made to
this Retirement System by or on behalf of a Member that
is included in the Member's gross income in the year in
which made and that is maintained under a separate
account to which earnings and losses are allocated.
(vii) "Matching Contributions" means an employer contribution
made to this or any other defined contribution plan on
behalf of a Member on account of an Employee
Contribution made by such Member, or on account of a
Member's Elective Deferral, under a plan maintained by
the employer.
(9) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Retirement
System, Excess Aggregate Contributions, plus any income
and minus any loss allocable thereto, shall be
distributed no later than the last day of each Plan
Year to Members to whose accounts such Excess Aggregate
Contributions were allocated for the preceding Plan
Year. Excess Aggregate Contributions of Members who are
subject to the family aggregation rules shall be
allocated among family Members in proportion to the
Member of each family Member that is combined to
determine the combined ACP. If such Excess Aggregate
Contributions are distributed more than 2 months after
the last day of the Plan Year in which such excess
amounts arose, a ten (10) percent excise tax shall be
paid by the County as to those amounts. Such excise
tax shall not be paid or reimbursed by the Retirement
System. Excess Aggregate Contributions shall be
treated as annual additions.
(ii) Determination of income or loss: Excess Aggregate
Contributions shall be adjusted for any income or loss
up to the date of distribution. If the income or loss
allocable to Excess Aggregate Contributions can not be
calculated on a daily basis, same shall be the sum of:
(1) income or loss allocable to the Member's Employee
Contribution Account for the Plan Year multiplied by a
fraction, the numerator of which is such Member's
Excess Aggregate Contributions for the year and the
denominator is the Member's Account Balance(s)
attributable to Contribution Percentage Amounts without
regard to any income or loss occurring during such Plan
Year; and (2) ten percent of the amount determined
under (1) multiplied by the number of whole calendar
months between the end of the Plan Year and the date of
distribution, counting the month of distribution if
distribution occurs after the 15th of such month.
(iii) Accounting for Excess Aggregate Contributions: Excess
Aggregate Contributions shall be distributed from the
Member's Employee Contribution Account.
(iv) "Excess Aggregate Contributions" means for any Plan
Year, the excess of:
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(1) the aggregate Contribution Percentage amounts taken
into account in computing the numerator of the
contribution percentage actually made on behalf of
HCEs for such Plan Year, over
(2) the maximum Contribution Percentage amounts
permitted by the ACP Test (determined by reducing
contributions made on behalf of HCEs in order of
their contribution percentages beginning with the
highest of such percentages).
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution, subject to the approval of the State County
Pension Plan Committee.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Law supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell,
Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO JOB EVALUATION REVIEW PANEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the vacancies for the boards,
commissions, committees and councils, recommends the filling of those
vacancies as follows:
JOB EVALUATION REVIEW PANEL (One Year Term Ending 12/31/00)
General Government Committee recommendations:
Nancy Dingeldey, George W. Suarez, Alternate – VACANT
Circuit Court appointments:
Kevin M. Oeffner, Lisa Symula, Alternate
County Executive appointments:
Douglas Williams, Judith Eaton, Alternate
Other Elected Officials appointments:
Patrick Dohany, James Porter, Alternate
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Law supported by Melton the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Law supported by Amos to confirm the following appointments to
the Job Evaluation Review Panel and to add Fran Amos as an Alternate under the
General Government Committee recommendations section:
JOB EVALUATION REVIEW PANEL (One Year Term Ending 12/31/00)
General Government Committee recommendations:
Nancy Dingeldey, George W. Suarez, Fran Amos, Alternate
Circuit Court appointments:
Kevin M. Oeffner, Lisa Symula, Alternate
County Executive appointments:
Douglas Williams, Judith Eaton, Alternate
Other Elected Officials appointments:
Patrick Dohany, James Porter, Alternate
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Vote on appointments:
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti,
Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments to the Job
Evaluation Review Panel were confirmed.
REPORT (Misc. #99220)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: GATEWAY COMMUNITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the
above-referenced resolution on January 18, 2000, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted, with the request that the
following questions be answered prior to implementation:
1) How many communities will be affected?
2) What approvals will be required?
3) Who will be responsible for the installation?
4) What are the projected costs?
5) Who will oversee or coordinate this project?
Further, that the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph be amended, as
follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby enjoin designate the local cities, villages
and townships that are along the borders of Oakland County to be
officially designated recognized as Gateway Communities of
Oakland County and have appropriate signage placed acknowledging their
official status and welcoming visitors and travelers to Oakland County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #99220)
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: GATEWAY COMMUNITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned
resolution on December 6, 1999, recommends to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99220
BY: Commissioner Ruel E. McPherson, District #25
IN RE: GATEWAY COMMUNITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County takes great pride in being recognized as the
economic engine for the State of Michigan by annually producing more than 50%
of the new jobs in Michigan; and
WHEREAS Oakland County encompasses 910 square miles and is home to more
than 1.2 million residents. The sentinels to the gateway for Oakland County
are the distinctive cities, villages and townships that embrace the County’s
borders; and
WHEREAS these gateway communities which serve as the point of entry into
Oakland County act as ambassadors for Oakland County and it would only be
appropriate that the significance of these local communities be officially
recognized.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby enjoin the local cities, villages and townships that
are along the borders of Oakland County to be officially designated as
Gateway Communities of Oakland County and have appropriate signage placed
acknowledging their official status and welcoming visitors and travelers to
Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
requests the Oakland County Development and Planning Department to work in
conjunction with local communities and businesses to identify resources and
locations for Gateway Community signage.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson, Tim Melton,
Vincent Gregory, George W. Suarez,
William Patterson,
Brenda Causey-Mitchell
Moved by Palmer supported by McPherson the Planning and Building and
General Government Committee Reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Palmer supported by McPherson the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the Planning and Building Committee
Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,
Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman,
Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McCulloch. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00011
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION - REQUEST TO GRANT A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR OVERHEAD AND
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE IN FAVOR OF DETROIT EDISON COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD
OAKS COUNTY PARK, TAX PARCEL 07-17-400-006, SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, through its Parks and Recreation
Commission owns property located at 12450 Andersonville Road, Davisburg,
Michigan, known as Springfield Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Edison Company is requesting an easement over
County-owned property at Springfield Oaks County Park, identified as Tax
Parcel #07-17-400-006, for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair,
replacement, and improvement of overhead and underground electric utility
lines; and
WHEREAS the granting of the overhead and underground electrical easement
will benefit the County Park by providing electrical service to various
locations within the park; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, the
Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed the
easement request and recommends the granting of the easement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the granting of this easement to Detroit Edison Company
for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and
improvement of overhead and underground electric utilities lines located over
County-owned property identified as Tax Parcel 07-17-400-006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
directs its Chairperson or its designee to execute the necessary documents to
grant the easement to the Detroit Edison Company.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid,
Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00012
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION - REQUEST TO GRANT A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR OVERHEAD AND
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE IN FAVOR OF DETROIT EDISON COMPANY, WHITE LAKE
OAKS COUNTY PARK, TAX PARCEL 12-24-200-007, WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, through its Parks and Recreation
Commission, owns property located at 991 South Williams Lake Road, Union Lake,
Michigan, known as White Lake Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Edison Company is requesting an easement over
County-owned property at White Lake Oaks County Park, identified as Tax Parcel
12-24-200-007, for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair,
replacement, and improvement of overhead and underground electric utility
lines; and
WHEREAS the granting of the overhead and underground electrical
easement will benefit the County Park by providing electrical service to
various locations within the park; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, the
Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed the
easement request and recommends the granting of the easement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the granting of this easement to Detroit Edison Company
for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and
improvement of overhead and underground electric utility lines located over
County-owned property identified as Tax Parcel 12-24-200-007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
directs its Chairperson or its designee to execute the necessary documents to
grant the easement to the Detroit Edison Company.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub,
Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT (Misc. #00001)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD 2000-2003 AND THE CREATION OF ONE (1) SHERIFF
COMMUNICATION AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
moves that the resolution be adopted with amendments to the attached contract
as shown in bold type:
17. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, and as permitted
by applicable law, the COUNTY agrees to defend, indemnify and hold
the MUNICIPALITY or any MUNICIPALITY OFFICAL (as defined above)
harmless from any and all civil claims, civil actions, civil
suits, or civil proceedings (together with all reasonable and
directly related and resulting costs, expenses, damages, and
liabilities) which are brought against the MUNICIPALITY or any
MUNICIPALITY OFFICIAL by any person other than the COUNTY or
SHERIFF, or any SHERIFF’S DEPUTY that the MUNICIPALITY or any
MUNICIPALITY OFFICIAL both incurred and becomes legally obligated
to pay, which are based upon or resulted from any alleged
negligent or intentionally tortious act(s) or omission(s) of any
SHERIFF’S DEPUTY, which act(s) or omission(s) occurred while any
such SHERIFF’S DEPUTY was acting to fulfill any O.C.S.D.
obligation or responsibility as described and limited by this
Agreement. The COUNTY, however, shall have no obligation to the
MUNICIPALITY or any MUNICIPALITY OFFICIAL under this Paragraph in
any civil claim, civil action, or civil suit by any MUNICIPALITY
OFFICIAL or MUNICIPALITY AGENT (as defined above) for any element
of loss or damages by the MUNICIPALITY OFFICIAL or MUNICIPALITY
AGENT for any past, present, or future wages, compensation,
overtime wages, expenses, fringe benefits, pension or retirement
benefits, travel expenses, mileage allowances, training expenses,
transportation costs, and/or other allowances or reimbursements of
any kind, including, but not limited to, workers’ disability
compensation, unemployment compensation, Social Security Act
protection(s) and benefits, any employment taxes, and/or any other
statutory or contractual right or benefit based, in any way, upon
any MUNICIPALITY OFFICIALS or any MUNICIPALITY AGENT status as an
officer, employee or agent of the MUNICIPALITY for any alleged
intentional tort, infliction of emotional distress, or any alleged
violation of any MUNICIPALITY OFFICIAL’S or MUNICIPALITY AGENT’S
statutory, contractual, or constitutional rights by the
MUNICIPALITY or any MUNICIPALITY OFFICIAL or MUNICIPALITY AGENT.
18. As permitted by law, the MUNICIPALITY also agrees to defend,
indemnify and hold the COUNTY, the SHERIFF, and/or any
COUNTY OFFICIAL harmless from any and all civil claims, civil
actions, civil suits, or civil proceedings (together with all
reasonable and directly related and resulting costs, expenses,
damages, and liabilities) which are brought against the COUNTY,
the SHERIFF, and/or any COUNTY OFFICIAL by any person other than
the MUNICIPALITY, the SHERIFF, any COUNTY OFFICIAL, and/or any
SHERIFF’S DEPUTY that the COUNTY, the SHERIFF, and/or any COUNTY
OFFICIAL incurred and/or becomes legally obligated to pay, which
are based upon or resulted from any alleged negligent or
intentional tortious act(s) or omission(s) of any MUNICIPALITY
OFFICIAL or MUNICIPALITY AGENT.
Chairperson, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #00001)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
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IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD 2000-2003 AND CREATION OF ONE (1) SHERIFF
COMMUNICATION AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on January 19, 2000, recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
the resolution be adopted contingent upon final approval of the contract
language by Corporation Counsel.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #00001)
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD 2000–2003 AND CREATION OF ONE (1) SHERIFF
COMMUNICATION AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on January 18, 2000, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted contingent upon final approval of the contract language
by Corporation Counsel.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00001
BY: William Patterson, District #1
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD 2000-2003 AND CREATION OF ONE (1) 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 contracts with Townships,
Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #98011, adopted March 5, 1998,
established the standard law enforcement services rates for the period
1999-2003; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oxford, by Board action, has requested
that the Oakland County Sheriff provide patrol services to the citizens of the
Township; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oxford has requested that a contract for
one (1) Detective Sergeant, one (1) Patrol Investigator and nine (9) Deputy II
(with fill-in) be created; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for one (1) Detective
Sergeant, one (1) Patrol Investigator and nine (9) Deputy II (with
fill-in); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting one (1) additional Sheriff
Communication Agent (dispatcher) for the Communications Unit with the costs
being paid by the communities that contract for Sheriff Patrol Services (see
attached schedule A); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department’s Fiscal Year 2000 Communications Unit
overtime budget has sufficient funds to cover the cost of this new position
due to the addition of contracts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached contract with the Charter Township of
Oxford for one (1) Detective Sergeant, one (1) Patrol Investigator and nine
(9) Deputy II (with fill-in).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Sergeant position and ten (10)
Deputy II positions be created in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol Services
Division of the Sheriff's Department.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) unmarked vehicles and three (3)
patrol vehicles with MDT’s, five (5) mobile and prep radios be added to the
County Fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of one (1) GF/GP Sheriff Communication Agent in the
Communications Unit, Technical Services Division, of the Sheriff’s Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on
February 1, 2000.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A – Sheriff Department, Communications Agent and
Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 1999-2003 Law Enforcement Services
Agreement with Charter Township of Oxford on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00001)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD 2000-2003 AND CREATION OF ONE (1) 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-named miscellaneous resolution and finds:
1. The Township of Oxford wishes to contract with the Oakland County
Sheriff for deputy services to the township beginning
February 1, 2000 through December 31, 2003.
2. This contract will include one (1) Detective Sergeant, one (1)
Patrol Investigator, and nine (9) Deputy II (with fill-in)
positions that will be created in the Patrol Services Division.
The Sheriff is also requesting one (1) additional dispatcher
position for the Technical Services Division, Communications Unit
to be effective January 29, 2000.
3. Support for these positions will include two (2) unmarked
vehicles, three (3) patrol vehicles with MDTs, five (5) mobile and
prep radios, to be added to the County Fleet.
4. The revenue generated from the contract and transfer of money from
the Communications Unit overtime budget will cover personnel and
operating cost for Fiscal Year 2000 equaling $580,042 and
Fiscal Year 2001 equaling $1,089,348.
5. Capital costs of $137,790 to purchase the vehicles, MDTs, and
radios will come from the contingency account.
6. The Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 will
be adjusted as shown on the attached worksheet.
7. The following amendment, to the Fiscal Year 2000 non-departmental
budget, is recommended in order to continue sufficient funding in
the contingency account:
90-290000-25000-9066 Office Automation ($130,000)
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency $130,000
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Millard supported by Patterson the Finance Committee,
Personnel Committee and Public Services Committee Reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Millard supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Millard supported by Patterson the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
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Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos,
Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00013
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM UNIT OVERTIME
REIMBURSEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #99252, the
Sheriff Department Narcotics Unit, as part of the Oakland County Narcotic
Enforcement Team headed by the Michigan State Police, has received overtime
reimbursement for which an Oakland County application was not required; and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police as lead agency made the application
and acceptance of a grant from Southeastern Michigan HIDTA and are now
reimbursing the Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Unit; therefore, the grant
application process, as specified in the Grant Rules, Section 11.C.4 was not
necessary; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has received a check from Oakland County NET in the
amount of $6,320 to reimburse overtime costs; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this check does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approved the acceptance of this reimbursement by accounting for
the revenue in OCA 13901 PCA 44600 Obj 0907 (reimbursement of salaries) with
no amendment to the Fiscal Year 2000 Biennial Budget.
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 #00014
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/COMMAND VEHICLE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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 $966,150 (balance as of 12/31/99) as
a result of Sheriff Department forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used
to purchase a command vehicle; and
WHEREAS the command vehicle will be department owned and will not be
placed into the Central Garage fleet, thus not requiring replacement unless
the Sheriff decides to utilize additional forfeited funds; and
WHEREAS this vehicle will be utilized by the Sheriff Department to
enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with State law; and
WHEREAS the estimated capital costs are $300,000 and the estimated
operating expenses would be $15,000 per year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of $315,000 from the Sheriff Department Law
Enforcement Enhancement Account (#101-43-223101-20001-2853-60053) to purchase
a command vehicle and equipment as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a mobile radio and MDT be purchased to be
installed in the command vehicle.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Preliminary Specifications for Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
Mobile Command Vehicle on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00014)
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BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS/COMMAND VEHICLE
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) The Sheriff Department is requesting use of $315,000 in funds
forfeited through narcotic seizures to enhance efforts related to
the Controlled Substances Act.
2) These monies will be used to pay for a department-owned command
vehicle, not to be a part of the County fleet, and operating costs
for the vehicle.
3) Monies will be transferred from General Ledger Sheriff Law
Enforcement Enhance Account #101-43-023101-10000-2203-60053. To
recognize the revenue and expenditure, the budget for Fiscal Year
2000 will be amended as follows:
Fund/Dept/OCA/PCA/Object FY2000
Revenue
101-43-13101-10000-1568 Enhancement Funds $315,000
Expenditure
101-43-23101-10000-9158 Vehicles $315,000
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Millard supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Taub, Amos, Appel,
Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00015
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – REQUEST TO PURCHASE DRUG AWARENESS CALENDARS
WITH FORFEITED FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS funds in the amount of $147,335.14 (balance as of 12/31/1999)
are currently deposited in the Prosecutor’s Deferred Revenue accounts
(41-231000-10000-2203-60050 Prosecutor Seized Funds and 60054 Law Enforcement
Enhancement), from the reimbursement of expenses associated with forfeiture
proceedings; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is requesting a
portion of these funds ($26,000) be used for the purchase of the Drug
Awareness Calendars; and
WHEREAS this purchase will enhance the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office law
enforcement efforts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the transfer of $26,000 from funds currently
deposited in the Prosecutor’s Law Enforcement Forfeiture account for the
purchase of Drug Awareness calendars.
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 #00016
BY: Commissioner Eric Coleman, District #21
IN RE: SAFETY BAR ORDINANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is organized under the authority of Michigan
Public Act 139 of 1973 (as amended by Public Act 100 of 1980), the optional
Unified Form of County Government Act under which the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners is empowered to prepare or review proposed County ordinances and
make recommendations to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS due to a heightened fear of crime, people are taking measures to
secure their homes from intruders. Some deterrents to crime, such as
permanently installed bars and locks on windows, are inadvertently trapping
people inside their homes during life-threatening fires and emergencies; and
WHEREAS despite a downward trend in overall fire deaths, the number of
fire deaths related to unopenable security bars is on the rise. When
permanently mounted, security bars on windows prevent escape for the people at
greatest risk during a home fire - older adults and young children; and
WHEREAS unopenable window bars and locks, when permanently mounted on
bedroom windows, are an unnecessary obstacle to rescue attempts by police,
fire and EMS personnel during an emergency situation; and
WHEREAS the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) acknowledges
that the need to protect oneself from intruders is real, yet, the solution
does not have to compromise fire safety. The NFPA recommends quick release
devises on window bars for emergency escapes, working smoke detectors and a
practiced fire escape plan. These simple measures can mean the difference
between life and death; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the
likelihood of serious injury can be significantly reduced if residential
window security bars or locking devices that are installed on bedroom windows
are designed with a quick release feature in the case of an emergency.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby encourage local cities, villages and townships in
Oakland County to adopt a Safety Bar Ordinance based on the attached model for
the protection of the residents in their community.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Commissioner Eric Coleman
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District #21
Copy of Model Safety Bar Ordinance on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00017
BY: Commissioner Eric Coleman, District #21
IN RE: SUPPORT OF SENATE BILLS 398 AND 399 - ICE FISHING RESCUE FINES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the cost to local government agencies for the rescue of
winter-sports enthusiasts who fail to heed warnings about dangerous ice
conditions is high both in monetary costs and in endangerment of the public
servants who must perform the rescue; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 399 would amend the Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act to establish civil penalties for individuals who
have to be rescued for venturing onto the ice for any ice sport, if the
conditions are such that a reasonable person would have concluded that the ice
is unsafe based on observable, reported or posted information; and
WHEREAS while most people who engage in winter sports are cautious and
responsible, those few who continue to ignore warnings, place both themselves
and their rescuers at great risk; and
WHEREAS under Senate Bill 388 the fine for the first infraction is
$5.00, plus court costs, the second infraction is $200 plus court costs and
the third and subsequent infractions are $500, court costs and a three-year
suspension of ice-fishing privileges; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 398 is tie-barred to Senate Bill 399, and amends
L.E.I.N. rules to include these infractions on the L.E.I.N. system; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff supports the passage of these bills.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby support passage of Senate Bill 398 and
Senate Bill 399, and directs the County Clerk to send certified copies of this
adopted resolution to all of the County’s State legislators, Macomb and Wayne
County Board of Commissioners, to the Michigan Association of Counties and to
Oakland County’s lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eric Coleman, District #21
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00018
By: Public Services Committee, Kay Schmid, District #17
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - CITY OF NOVI
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution No.'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 the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent
as has been the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by
various miscellaneous resolutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five
percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical
costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the City of Novi, has executed the attached purchase
agreement; and
WHEREAS the City of Novi has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the
total estimated cost of three additional sirens. Currently there are nine
sirens located in the City of Novi; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the City of
Novi agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and will be
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responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said sirens
purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the appropriation of $12,750, consistent with the
attached budget, as Oakland County’s match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is
contingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between the
County and the City of Novi.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of City of Novi Siren Budget Summary on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee
and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00019
BY: Kay Schmid, District #17
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – TORNADO SIREN PURCHASE POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Michigan’s tornado season begins in April and can last through
the month of September; and
WHEREAS an average of 18 tornadoes strike Michigan each year, with
Michigan having the third highest average number of tornado deaths per year
since 1950, a majority of these deaths occurred in southeast Michigan; and
WHEREAS in order to alert citizens of tornado sightings, the County
implemented a tornado warning system in 1977; and
WHEREAS the County provides for a cost-share program that allows its
local units of government to join the system by paying for seventy-five
percent of the cost of a siren, with the County's share being twenty-five
percent of the cost. The County is responsible for the maintenance and
electrical costs, and retains ownership of any sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS from 1987 through 1996 local units of government have requested
a total of sixteen sirens; and
WHEREAS since the July 2, 1997, tornado disaster, twenty six sirens have
been purchased, with a separate resolution being introduced every time a
municipality requests sirens; and
WHEREAS Emergency Management has received signed agreements for six
sirens this year, and several municipalities have expressed an interest in
purchasing an additional nine sirens; and
WHEREAS it has been the County’s practice to purchase tornado sirens for
a particular community only after a resolution has been approved through the
Board process; and
WHEREAS it currently takes four months from receipt of a signed
agreement for a siren to receive approval, process, and install each
siren; and
WHEREAS it would be more efficient and timely for the County to give
Emergency Management permission to order sirens upon receipt of a signed
purchase agreement from a local municipality. In addition,
Emergency Management should maintain a supply of sirens so that local units do
not experience an extended time-delay in installing and implementing the
system; and
WHEREAS no change in purchasing policy is required to implement this
procedure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes
Emergency Management to purchase sirens upon receipt of a signed purchase
agreement from a local municipality and maintain a supply of sirens to provide
for a more expedient process for the installation and implementation of
tornado sirens in our local units of government.
Kay Schmid
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee
and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00020
BY: Commissioner Nancy Dingeldey, District #11
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Fund 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 (CVT’s); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Village of Wolverine
Lake 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 the Village of Wolverine Lake is requesting reimbursement for
engineering work related to sanitary sewer systems, storm water systems,
septic systems and well water testing; and
WHEREAS the Village of Wolverine Lake has requested reimbursement from
the County in the amount of $3,727 for this particular project; and
WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the Village of
Wolverine Lake is $17,532.73 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as
repayment to the Village of Wolverine Lake 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 engineering work related to sanitary sewer systems,
storm water systems, septic systems and well water testing, as eligible for
reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds in
the amount of $3,727 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
(Account #90-263207-41000-3985) as repayment to the Village of Wolverine Lake
for expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or
improvement projects.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Nancy Dingeldey
Copies of Resolution Authorizing Environmental Infrastructure Fund
Expense Reimbursement Request and attachments from the Village of Wolverine
Lake on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII “G”, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
a. Family Independence Agency Audit
b. Waterford Township – Oppose Special Tax Break for Utilities
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Family Independence Agency Audit
b. Waterford Township – Oppose Special Tax Break for Utilities
c. City of Ferndale – Support 15 Road Coalition Issues
d. Arenac County Board of Commissioners – Support County Right of
First Opportunity on Mental Health Bid Out
e. Eaton County Board of Commissioners – Support of Retaining Local
Control of Substance Abuse Services and Mental Health Services
f. Arenac County Board of Commissioners – Reimbursement Criteria for
the County Jail Reimbursement Program
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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a. Michigan Department of Transportation – Excess Property
OTHERS
County Treasurer, David Moffitt and Terry Sever
a. City of Farmington Hills – Public Hearing 2/14/00 Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority
County Treasurer and Ron Colasanti
a. Lyon Township Downtown Development Authority Development Plan and
Tax Increment Financing Plan
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Board adjourned at 11:47 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
February 24, 2000 at 9:30 A.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN P. McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson