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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2011.03.09 - 7146 113 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES March 9, 2011 Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Gingell at 7:08 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack. (24) ABSENT: Woodward. (1) Quorum present. Invocation given by Bill Dwyer. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Long supported by Gershenson the minutes of the February 17, 2011 Board Meeting be approved. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed. Moved by Taub supported by Zack the agenda be amended, as follows: ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA FINANCE COMMITTEE a. Miscellaneous Resolution #11040 – Information Technology Department – Position Deletions (Reason for Suspension of the Finance Committee, item a.: Waiver of Rule III. Items for printed board agenda shall be presented to the Board Chair five days prior to the meeting. Item was taken up by the Human Resources Committee immediately prior to today’s Board meeting.) GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE f. Board of Commissioners – Appointment of Administrative Director – Program Evaluation and Operations Analysis (Reason for Suspension of the General Government Committee, item f.: Waiver of Rule III. Items for printed board agenda shall be presented to the Board Chair five days prior to the meeting. Item was taken up by the General Government Committee immediately prior to today’s Board meeting.) PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE g. Department of Planning and Economic Development – Tiger II Grant Acceptance (Reasons for Suspension of the Planning and Building Committee, item g.: Waiver of Rule III. Items for printed board agenda shall be presented to the Board Chair five days prior to the meeting; and Waiver of Rule IX Item was not processed through Committees.) Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 114 Vote on agenda, as amended: AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey. (24). NAYS: (0). A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved. Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to welcome special guest Damon Fortney, a student from Grand Valley State. Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to congratulate Commissioner Long as recipient of the ‘Barn of the Year’ award, by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network. Commissioners Shelley Taub, Marcia Gershenson and John Scott presented a proclamation to the West Bloomfield Public Library for its tremendous national achievement and applaud its outstanding service to the community. Commissioner Beth Nuccio presented a proclamation to the Oxford High School Wrestling Team for representing the Oxford Community and Oakland County with championship-style and pride. Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to announce that the Pontiac Police Officers Association has agreed to dissolve there current contract to open negotiations with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement service. Jerry Borowski addressed the Board during public comment. Discussion followed. Moved by Scott supported by McGillivray the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). The vote for this motion appears on page 126. The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}): *REPORT (MISC. #11043) BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING MARCH AS PARENTING AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on February 28, 2011 hereby recommends that 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 #11043 BY: Commissioner Janet Jackson, District #21 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING MARCH AS PARENTING AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the children of Oakland County are our most precious and valuable resource, and all young people deserve the support of a society that demonstrates a commitment to helping children become happy, healthy, and drug-free; and WHEREAS parents who nurture, love and guide their children help them develop into healthy, caring, loving, responsible and contributing citizens; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 115 WHEREAS the education of students is augmented by parental and family involvement in their children’s education, and studies demonstrate that when parents are involved in their children’s education, the attitudes, behaviors, and achievement of students are positively enhanced; and WHEREAS effective parenting involves showing children love, concern, and respect at all times giving children a safe place to live and play; helping children express their feelings appropriately, and listening to what children say; giving children appropriate choices whenever possible; having reasonable rules that are understood by all; being responsible and teaching children to be responsible; spending time with children; setting an example by what we say and do; working with schools and communities to make them better for children; and asking for help when we need it; and WHEREAS informed parenting can help reduce social problems such as substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, unemployment, poverty, and crime; and WHEREAS Parenting Awareness Month—which originated in Michigan—provides guidance, materials, resources, referrals, and technical assistance; and WHEREAS Parenting Awareness Month directs its efforts to assisting local organizers to plan special parenting events, celebrations, and education opportunities in March and throughout the year, and encourages a broader understanding and acknowledgment of the importance of effective parenting; and WHEREAS Parenting Awareness Month is a year-round Michigan campaign to celebrate people raising children and promote resources to help with this important task; and WHEREAS we look to parents to protect and guide their children, and inspire in them the importance of honesty, respect, education, empathy, service and determination. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim March 2011 as Parenting Awareness Month in Oakland County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports all efforts and resources, particularly local, that draw public attention to the critical importance of parenting and encourages the further development of parent networks throughout Michigan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Oakland County Department of Human Services, Skillman Foundation, Oakland Family Services, the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature and the Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. JANET JACKSON, NANCY QUARLES, CRAIG COVEY, MATTIE HATCHETT, MARCIA GERSHENSON, JIM NASH, HELAINE ZACK, JOHN SCOTT, CHRISTINE LONG, BILL DWYER, BETH NUCCIO, SHELLEY TAUB, PHILIP WEIPERT, JEFF MATIS, DAVID POTTS, TIM GREIMEL, GARY McGILLIVRAY, KATHY CRAWFORD, JIM RUNESTAD (The vote for this motion appears on page 126.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11044 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – 2011 GREAT AMERICAN SALAD BAR PROJECT GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Food, Family, Farming Foundation has awarded the Oakland County Children’s Village Division new equipment to install a salad bar valued at $3,000; and WHEREAS this equipment will be shipped free-of-charge to Oakland County Children’s Village Shelter Care Cottage for installation; and WHEREAS the Food, Family, Farming Foundation partnered with Whole Foods Markets; and WHEREAS this equipment will serve the Shelter Care Cottage children & youth for many years; and WHEREAS the award acceptance has been submitted through the County Executive Review Process and is recommended for approval. Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 116 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the Food, Family, Farming Foundation new equipment grant award valued at $3,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute this agreement, any changes and extensions to the agreement not to exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent with the agreement as originally approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, is contingent upon the level of funding for this program. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of Grant Review Signoff – Children’s Village on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11044) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION – 2011 GREAT AMERICAN SALAD BAR PROJECT GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Food, Family, Farming Foundation partnered with Whole Foods Markets has awarded the Oakland County Children’s Village Division new equipment valued at $3,000. 2. This agreement provides a salad bar to be installed at the Children’s Village Shelter Care Cottage encouraging the development of healthy eating habits along with effective nutrition education. 3. No additional County funds are required. 4. No budget amendment is recommended. FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 126.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11045 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (MDNRE) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS for Fiscal Year 2010/2011, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE), formerly the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has awarded a reimbursement agreement to the Oakland County Health Division for services related to Non-community – Type II Water Supply, Long-Term Drinking Water Monitoring, Radon, Public Swimming Pool Inspections, Septage, On-Site Sewer and Campground Inspection; and WHEREAS the services referenced above are on-going; and WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 MDEQ Reimbursement Agreement reflected a total potential funding amount of $295,582; and WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 MDNRE Reimbursement Agreement reflects a total potential funding amount of $274,675, which is a $20,907 decrease in potential funding from the previous agreement; and WHEREAS no personnel changes have been requested for the reimbursement programs at this time; and WHEREAS this Reimbursement Agreement has been submitted through the County Executive's Contract Review Process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment Agreement in the total amount of $274,675, beginning October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approval of the above- referenced contract is specifically conditioned and premised upon the Department’s concurrence in the Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 117 terms and conditions contained in Addendum A of the Agreement, as mutually agreed to by the County and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute this Agreement subject to the following additional condition: That the County’s approval for entering into this Agreement is specifically conditioned and premised upon the acceptance, approval and execution of the Agreement and Addendum A by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and that the failure of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to execute the Agreement as specified shall, without any further act of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, automatically negate and void the County’s approval and/or acceptance of this agreement as provided for in this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Reimbursement Agreement and approve changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent with the agreement as originally approved. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of Grant Review Signoff – Health Division on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11045) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2011 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (MDNRE) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) has awarded $274,675 to the Oakland County Health Division for services related to Non-Community (Type II) Water Supply, Long-Term Drinking Water Monitoring, Radon Program, Swimming Pool Program, Septage Program, and Campground Inspections. 2. The grant award of $274,675 is a $20,907 decrease from the previous agreement. 3. Due to a lack of operators requiring certification this Fiscal Year for Public Water, the Health Division estimates actual reimbursements to be $258,976. 4. The estimated reimbursement of $258,976 is $18,079 less than the FY 2011 budget of $277,055. 5. The On-Site Sewerage Permits is experiencing a favorable increase in revenue due to a rate increase and is expected generate sufficient revenue to offset the $18,079 shortfall from this grant reimbursement. 6. The FY 2011 budget is amended as follows: HEALTH FUND (20221) FY 2011 State Grants Amendment Revenues: 1060220-134190-615571 Water Supp. Require. ($ 3,199) 1060220-134210-615571 Public Swimming Pool (700) 1060220-134220-615571 Long Term Monitoring (14,130) 1060220-134230-615571 Campground Require. (50) 1060220-173080-631400 On-Site Sewerage Permits 18,079 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 126.) Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 118 *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11046 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2010 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM, CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM GRANT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS funding was released under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the 2010 State Homeland Security Grant Program, Citizen Corps Program for funding for programs to increase domestic preparedness among members of the community; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County reimbursement for qualified expenses up to, but not exceeding $23,023 for the period of August 1, 2010 to April 30, 2013; and WHEREAS the funds are to be used for training, planning, educational outreach, exercise and equipment for the Citizen Corps Program Partners of Community Emergency Response Teams, Medical Reserve Corps, Neighborhood Watch, Volunteer in Police Service, and Fire Corps; and WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division will serve as the administrating agency for this grant; and WHEREAS the grant agreement has been reviewed and approved through the County Executive Contract Review Process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the grant funding from the State of Michigan in an amount up to $23,023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of Grant Review Signoff – Homeland Security on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11046) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2010 MICHIGAN CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM GRANT – OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. The State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County reimbursement for qualified expenses up to, but not exceeding $23,023 for the period of August 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013. Prior year funding was $27,175, a decrease of ($4,152). 2. Funding will go towards programs to increase domestic preparedness among members of the community and will be used to continue fund the Citizen Corps Councils to support the oversight and outreach functions of the councils and to expand CERT training essential for developing the Citizen Corps. 3. The Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management Division will serve as the administrating agency for this grant. 4. The FY2011 Budget is amended for the acceptance of the Michigan Citizen Corps Program (CERT) as follows: FEMA GRANTS (Fund 29330) FY 2011 FY 2011 Budget Reference 2011/GR0000000xxx Adopted Amended Budget Amendment Budget Revenue 1060601-115096-610313 Federal Operating Grants $27,175 ($4,152) $23,023 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 119 Total Revenue $27,175 ($4,152) $23,023 Expense 1060601-115096-750154 Expendable Equip. $27,175 ($4,152) $23,023 Total Expense $27,175 ($4,152) $23,023 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 126.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11047 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2010 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM GRANT – MONROE COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS funding was released under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the 2010 State Homeland Security Grant Program Citizen Corps Program for funding for programs to increase domestic preparedness among members of the community; and WHEREAS the County of Monroe has requested the Oakland County serve as fiduciary for that county’s State Homeland Security Grant Award; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County as fiduciary for Monroe County reimbursement for qualified expenses up to, but not exceeding $6,687.00 during the period of August 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013; WHEREAS the funds are to be used for training, planning, educational outreach, exercise and equipment for the Citizen Corps Program Partners of Community Emergency Response Teams, Medical Reserve Corps, Neighborhood Watch, Volunteer in Police Service, and Fire Corps; and WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division will serve as the administrating agency for this grant; and WHEREAS the grant agreement has been reviewed and approved through the County Executive contract review process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the position of Fiduciary and Subgrantee for Monroe County for the 2010 Citizen Corps Grant and accepts the grant funds in an amount up to $6,687.00 with no county match or in-kind contribution required. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of Grant Review Signoff – Homeland Security on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11047) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2010 MICHIGAN CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM GRANT – MONROE COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. The State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County as fiduciary for Monroe County reimbursement for qualified expenses up to, but not exceeding $6,687 for the period of August 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013. Prior year funding was $7,892, a decrease of ($1,205). Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 120 2. Funding is provided for programs to increase domestic preparedness among members of the community and will be used to continue funding Citizen Corps Councils to support the oversight and outreach functions of the councils and to expand CERT training essential for developing the Citizen Corps. 3. The Michigan Department of State Police Emergency Management Division will serve as the administrating agency for this grant. 4. The FY2011 Budget is amended for the acceptance of the Michigan Citizen Corps Program (CERT) for the period of August 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013 as follows: FEMA GRANTS (Fund 29330) FY 2011 FY 2011 Budget Reference 2011/GR0000000xxx Adopted Amended Budget Amendment Budget Revenue 1060601-115096-610313 Federal Operating Grants $7,892 ($1,205) $6,687 Total Revenue $7,982 ($1,205) $6,687 Expense 1060601-115096-750154 Expendable Equip. $7,892 ($1,205) $6,687 Total Expense $7,892 ($1,205) $6,687 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 126.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11042 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – RED OAKS GOLF COURSE LEASE AMENDMENT – RED OAKS COUNTY PARK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, at its regular meeting of December 1, 2010, authorized the department to modify the existing lease to include two parcels of property, which abut the maintenance building at the Red Oaks Golf Course, recently acquired by the Water Resources Commissioner, to allow for the relocation of the golf course entrance drive; and WHEREAS, the funding for this project was allocated from the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Capital Improvement Projects Budget; and WHEREAS said lease, which was developed by Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner staff and counsel, Park staff, and Oakland County Corporation Counsel, is for a period of 50 years; and WHEREAS said lease, which is between the County of Oakland and the George W. Kuhn Drainage District, is for the amount of $1 annually; and WHEREAS Parcel Numbers #25-12-301-003 and #25-12-301-009, contiguous to the Red Oaks Golf Course, were acquired by the George W. Kuhn Drainage District by way of a warranty deed; and WHEREAS the George W. Kuhn Drainage District and the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission desire to include Parcel Numbers #25-12-301-003 and #25-12-301-009 as part of the leased premises set forth in the lease dated August 24, 2004. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes and approves the second amendment to the lease between the Drainage Board for the George W. Kuhn Drainage District and the County of Oakland dated August 24, 2004 to add Parcel Numbers #25-12-301- 003 and #25-12-301-009, which is contiguous to the Red Oaks Golf Course. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its Chairperson or designee to execute said second amendment to the lease between the George W. Kuhn Drainage District and the County of Oakland. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Second Amendment to Oakland County Red Oaks Golf Course Lease Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 121 FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11042) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – RED OAKS GOLF COURSE LEASE AMENDMENT – RED OAKS COUNTY PARK 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 Miscellaneous Resolution and finds: 1. Miscellaneous Resolution #04151 established a 50 year lease between the County of Oakland and the George W. Kuhn Drainage District for property located in Madison Heights for the purpose of Red Oaks Golf Course. 2. Miscellaneous Resolution #07148 amended this lease to add property parcel #25-12-203-007 that was contiguous with Red Oaks Golf Course. 3. The George W. Kuhn Drainage District added property parcels #25-12-301-003 and #25-12-301- 009 that are contiguous with Red Oaks Golf Course. 4. A second amendment to the lease to add these two property parcels was recommended for approval by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission on December 1, 2010. 5. All terms of the agreement remain the same with the annual lease payment of $1 per year coming from the Parks and Recreation Fund. 6. No General Fund/General Purpose funding is required. 7. No budget amendment is recommended. FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 126.) *REPORT (MISC. #11027) BY: Human Resources Committee, John A. Scott, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE 2011 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Committee having reviewed the above referenced resolution on February 9, 2011 reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing Report. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11027 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE 2011 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #10262 adopted October 21, 2010, established the standard law enforcement services overtime rates for the period 2011; and WHEREAS the City of Orchard Lake has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide patrol services to the citizens of the City for special events within the City; and WHEREAS the City of Orchard Lake has requested that a contract for special events on an overtime basis for regular deputies be authorized; and WHEREAS this contract also involves the support of PTNE Mounted Deputies to patrol areas that are not accessible by other forms of transportation; and WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the City of Orchard Lake; and WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process. Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 122 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached contract with the City of Orchard Lake for special events at rates established by this Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on March 1, 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP PTNE 240 hours/year. Mounted Deputy position be created in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services/Contracted Patrol-Parks. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of this position be contingent on future contract renewal. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Contract for Auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputy Services for the City of Orchard Lake Village Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s Office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11027) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE 2011 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. The City of Orchard Lake has requested the Oakland County Sheriff to provide patrol services for special events within the City. 2. Rates for these services are consistent with the rates as authorized per Miscellaneous Resolution #10262 for calendar year 2011. 3. The dates of the agreement are March 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. 4. Special event deputy services in the City of Orchard Lake will be performed on an overtime basis and requires the addition of one (1) GF/GP PTNE 240 hours/year Mounted Deputy position be created in the Parks Unit, Patrol Services Division, of the Sheriff’s Office; no purchase of new capital assets is required. 5. The FY 2011 – FY 2013 Budgets are amended as follows: GENERAL FUND (#10100) Sheriff Patrol Services Revenues FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 4030601-116181-632093 Sher. Spec. Deputy $ 2,232 $ 3,826 $ 3,826 Total Revenues $ 2,232 $ 3,826 $ 3,826 Sheriff Patrol Services Expenditures 4030616-116180-702010 Salaries $ 2,141 $ 3,671 $ 3,671 4030616-116180-722790 Social Sec. 76 131 131 4030616-116180-722750 Workers Comp 13 21 21 4030616-116180-722820 Unemployment 2 3 3 Total Expenditures $ 2,232 $ 3,826 $ 3,826 FINANCE COMMITTEE (The vote for this motion appears on page 126.) *REPORT (MISC. #11028) BY: Human Resources Committee, John A. Scott, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD - 2011 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 123 The Human Resources Committee having reviewed the above referenced resolution on February 9, 2011 reports with the recommendation the resolution be amended to include the following as the first paragraph after the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph: “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute and enter into this amendment on behalf of the County of Oakland.” Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing Report and adoption of the resolution as amended. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11028 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD-2011 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oxford has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to provide law enforcement services for the Township (Miscellaneous Resolution #10333); and WHEREAS paragraph 24 of this Contract provided that an amendment to this Contract must be approved by concurrent resolutions of both the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Oxford Township Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oxford has approved a proposed amendment to the contract (Schedule A Deputies Contracted) which would delete one (1) Deputy II (no-fill) from the contract bringing the number of Deputy II (no-fill) from twelve (12) to eleven (11) and the total number of contracts to thirteen (13); and WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to delete (1) Deputy II (no-fill) for the Charter Township of Oxford under the terms of this contract. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves an amendment to the original Schedule A (Sheriff Deputies Contracted) of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2011 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Oxford to delete one (1) Deputy II (no-fill). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP Deputy II position (#4030619-03490) be deleted in the Contract Patrol Unit, Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect January 15, 2011. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Charter Township of Oxford 2011 SCHEDULE A SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES CONTRACTED FOR AND TO BE ASSIGNED TO MUNICIPALITY Rank(s) of SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES Number(s) of Sheriff's Deputies Contracted Bi-Weekly Charge to Municipality in 2011 Captain $6,660.76 Lieutenant $5,792.51 Patrol Sergeant $5,228.70 Detective 1 $5,367.43 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 124 Sergeant Deputy II (w/fill) $5,554.46 Deputy II (no-fill) 11 $4,667.23 Deputy II (no-fill/no- vehicle) $4,427.50 Patrol Investigator (no-fill) 1 $4,812.89 Deputy I (no-fill) $3,721.20 TOTAL 13 NOTE: For each PATROL DEPUTY II (WITH FILL-IN) identified above, ONLY the O.C.S.O. shall, at no additional cost to the MUNICIPALITY, provide a substitute (i.e., FILL-IN) SHERIFF'S DEPUTY to provide LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES to the MUNICIPALITY whenever a PATROL DEPUTY II (WITH FILL-IN) is absent from the MUNICIPALITY during any 80 hour bi- weekly period for any reason except those reasons enumerated in Paragraph 5(a)(1) through Paragraph 5(a)(5) above. NOTE: No Trainees shall be assigned by the O.C.S.O. to perform the duties of any SHERIFF'S DEPUTY contracted for and assigned to perform LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES under the terms of this Agreement. OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2011 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD Amendment 1 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to paragraph 24 of the 2011 Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the COUNTY and the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, the parties hereby agree to amend said contract in accordance with the attached Schedules A. All other contractual provisions, of the 2011 Law Enforcement Services Agreement not otherwise affected by the attached Schedules A, remain in full force and effect. FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual assurances, promises, acknowledgments, set forth in this Amendment 1 to the 2011 Law Enforcement Services Agreement, ("Amendment") and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned hereby execute this Amendment on behalf of the Parties, and by doing so legally obligate and bind the Parties to the terms and conditions of this Contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Bill Dunn, Supervisor of the Charter Township of Oxford, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the Township Board, to execute this Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 125 Amendment on behalf of the Municipality and hereby accepts and binds the Municipality to the terms and conditions of this Amendment. EXECUTED: __________________________ DATE: _______________ Bill Dunn, Supervisor WITNESSED: _________________________, Clerk DATE: _______________ Charter Township of Oxford IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Michael J. Gingell, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, to execute this Amendment on behalf of Oakland County, and hereby accepts and binds Oakland County to the terms and conditions of this Amendment. EXECUTED: __________________________ DATE:_______________ Michael J. Gingell, Chairperson Oakland County Board of Commissioners WITNESSED: __________________________ DATE: _______________ Bill Bullard, Jr., Clerk County of Oakland FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11028) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD-2011 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Charter Township of Oxford has requested amendment #1 to the law enforcement contract for calendar year 2011 with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. 2. Rates and contract language for these services are consistent with the rates and contract language as authorized per Miscellaneous Resolution #10261 for calendar year 2011. 3. This amendment is effective January 15, 2011. 4. The Township of Oxford is requesting one (1) GF/GP Deputy II (no-fill) position (#4030626- 09879) be deleted from the Contract Patrol Unit, Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office, which decreases the number of contacted positions in this community from 14 to 13. 5. There are no changes to the number of vehicles or radios associated with this amendment. 6. The FY 2011 – FY 2013 Budget is amended as follows: GENERAL FUND (#10100) Sheriff Patrol Services Revenues FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 4030626-116180-632093 Sher. Spec. Deputy ($ 78,404) ($110,688) ($110,688) Total Revenues ($ 78,404) ($110,688) ($110,688) Sheriff Patrol Services Expenditures 4030626-116180-702010 Salaries ($ 44,137) ($ 62,311) ($ 62,311) 4030626-116180-712020 Overtime (4,768) (6,732) (6,732) 4030626-116180-722790 Social Sec. (3,376) (4,767) (4,767) 4030626-116180-722770 Retirement (14,768) (20,849) (20,849) 4030626-116180-722780 Hospitalization (7,706) (10,879) (10,879) 4030626-116180-722760 Group Life (194) (274) (274) 4030626-116180-722750 Workers Comp (549) (773) (773) Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 126 4030626-116180-722810 Disability (137) (193) (193) 4030626-116180-722820 Unemployment (194) (274) (274) 4030626-116180-722800 Dental (706) (997) (997) 4030626-116180-722850 Optical (40) (56) (56) 4030626-116180-750070 Deputy Supplies (279) (394) (394) 4030626-116180-750581 Uniforms (331) (467) (467) 4030626-116180-730653 Equip Rental (527) (744) (744) 4030626-116180-774677 Insurance Fund (577) (815) (815) 4030626-116180-773535 CLEMIS (115) (163) (163) Total Expenditures ($ 78,404) ($110,688) ($110,688) FINANCE COMMITTEE Vote on Consent Agenda: AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11040 BY: Finance Committee – Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – POSITION DELETIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Information Technology Department has reviewed its operations and organizational structure to identify efficiencies and critical needs; and WHEREAS Information Technology proposes the deletion of three (3) positions; and WHEREAS the positions are vacant and the duties of these positions have been reassigned to other staff; and WHEREAS the deleted positions will generated savings of $202,519 to the FY 2011-FY 2013 Budget; and WHEREAS these changes will result in a savings to be applied to the County Executive’s FY 2011-2013 budget task; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the proposed position deletions for the Information Technology Department as follows: To delete three (3) full-time eligible PR funded positions: Dept/Position Number Position Title Location 1080101-02591 Production Control Analyst II IT Administration 1080101-03655 Receptionist Clerk IT Administration 1080201-00707 Application Analyst/Programmer I Application Services BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these savings from the position deletions will be recognized as of 10/01/10. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2011- FY 2013 Budget is amended as follows: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND #63600 FY 2011 FY 2012/2013 Revenue 63600-1080101-152000-665882 Planned Use of Bal $(202,519) $(202,519 ) Total Revenue $(202,519) $(202,519) Expenditures 63600-1080101-152000-702010 Salaries $ (56,377) $ (56,377) 63600-1080101-152000-722750 Work Comp (126) (126) 63600-1080101-152000-722760 Group Life (206) (206) 63600-1080101-152000-722770 Retirement (19,727) (19,727) 63600-1080101-152000-722780 Hospitalization (20,462) (20,462) 63600-1080101-152000-722790 Social Security (4,313) (4,313) Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 127 63600-1080101-152000-722800 Dental (2,518) (2,518) 63600-1080101-152000-722810 Disability (217) (217) 63600-1080101-152000-722820 Unemp Insur (248) (248) 63600-1080101-152000-722850 Optical (214) (214) 63600-1080201-152010-702010 Salaries (64,520) (64,520) 63600-1080201-152010-722750 Work Comp (145) (145) 63600-1080201-152010-722760 Group Life (235) (235) 63600-1080201-152000-722770 Retirement (22,576) (22,576) 63600-1080201-152000-722780 Hospitalization (4,748) (4,748) 63600-1080201-152000-722790 Social Security (4,936) (4,936) 63600-1080201-152000-722800 Dental (432) (432) 63600-1080201-152000-722810 Disability (203) (200) 63600-1080201-152000-722820 Unemp Insur (284) (284) 63600-1080101-152000-722850 Optical (32) (32) Total Expenditures $(202,519) $($202,519) $ 0 $ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Middleton supported by Zack the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted. Moved by Middleton supported by Zack the Human Resources Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Vote on resolution: AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted. REPORT - Appt of Administrative Director BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR – PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the recommendation of the Oversight Committee, reports with a recommendation that James VerPloeg be appointed as Administrative Director - Program and Operations Analysis. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Long supported by Greimel the General Government Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Moved by Long supported by Greimel the appointment of James VerPloeg as the Administrative Director – Program and Operations Analysis be confirmed. Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 128 Vote on appointment: AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment was confirmed. Commissioner Scott stated there were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Human Resources Committee. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11048 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER - REQUEST FOR $150,000 LOAN FROM THE LONG TERM REVOLVING FUND FOR THE DRAYTON PLAINS DRAIN REPAIR PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Drayton Plains Drain was established, designed and constructed under the Michigan Drain Code of 1956, MCL 280.1 et seq., as amended (“Drain Code”) and is located in Waterford Township; and WHEREAS the Drayton Plains Drain is in serious need of repair due to flooding that has affected private properties and public roads within the drainage district and vehicular travel on Williams Lake Road; and WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner has prepared an estimated cost to repair the Drayton Plains Drain (“Project”) in the amount of $150,000 plus interest attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS the Project consists of constructing approximately 300 lineal feet of 18” dia. concrete pipe and approximately 530 lineal feet of ditch cleanout along the original route of the drain; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02019, adopted February 21, 2002, established a Long Term Revolving Fund to assist in the financing of infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02019 authorized loans up to $150,000; and WHEREAS in order to pay for the costs associated with the Project, the Drayton Plains Drainage District requests a loan from the Long Term Revolving Fund in the amount of $150,000 plus interest with the understanding that the drainage district agrees to pay back to the County over a period of five (5) years with assessments on properties and municipalities benefiting from the Project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, Michigan, as follows: 1. The County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a loan not to exceed $150,000 plus interest from the County’s Long Term Revolving Fund to the Drayton Plains Drain Drainage District with an annual interest rate to be determined in accordance with County policy at the time the funds are disbursed for the costs associated with the Project. 2. The loan shall be applied to all costs for the Project including interest and evidenced by an inter- local agreement between the County and the Drayton Plains Drain Drainage District. 3. The proceeds of the loan shall not be disbursed to the drainage district until and only after all proceedings approving the Project as provided in the Drain Code have been completed and the time for contesting the validity of said proceedings, if any, has passed. Disbursal of said funds will occur when the Water Resources Commissioner provides notice to County Treasurer and County Fiscal Services that all necessary drainage proceedings have been completed. 4. The Chairperson is hereby authorized to execute an inter-local agreement between the County and the Drayton Plains Drain Drainage District subject to the approval as to the form by Corporation Counsel. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 129 Contract Drayton Plains Drain, Drainage District and Exhibit A Drayton Plains Drain Repair Incorporation by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11049 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES - SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION REORGANIZATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County consistently researches cost-effective ways to provide necessary services; and WHEREAS the Department of Central Services, Support Services Division is contracting with Oakland Schools to provide printing services for the County to reduce printing costs over the long term; and WHEREAS a reorganization is proposed to better align staff with the services provided; and WHEREAS a majority of the positions were paid from proprietary funds, however the reorganization provides a projected net savings of $269,993 to the general fund budget; and WHEREAS this reorganization deletes, creates and reclassifies positions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the following reorganization of the Department of Central Services/Support Services Division: 1. Delete the following positions: Dept-Position Number Position Title Funding Status 1030830-01966 Supervisor-Materials Mgt. & Printing PR FTE 1030830-01619 Printing Equipment Operator III PR FTE 1030830-00839 Printing Equipment Operator II PR FTE 1030830-00862 Printing Equipment Operator II PR FTE 1030830-03515 Printing Equipment Operator II PR FTE 1030830-09189 Printing Equipment Operator II PR FTE 1030830-02468 Printing Equipment Operator II PR FTE 1030830-06785 Clerk II/Delivery Person PR FTE 1030803-10880 Clerk II/Delivery Person GF/GP FTNE 1030803-10881 Clerk II/Delivery Person GF/GP FTNE 1030830-04135 Seasonal Laborer PR PTNE 1030830-07830 Seasonal Laborer PR PTNE 2. Delete the Printing unit (1030830). 3. Create one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible 1000 hours/year Clerk II/Delivery Person in the Record Retention/Mail unit (1030803). 4. Create a new classification and GF/GP full-time eligible position titled Support Services Equipment Operator at a salary grade 6, non-exempt for overtime, in the Record Retention/Mail unit (1030803). 5. Re-title the following position and classification: Position Number Current Position Title New Position Title 1030803-02145 Mail Services Supervisor Mail Services Coordinator 6. Reclassify the following positions: Position Number Current Position Title New Position Title 1030803-01863 Mail Services Leader Office Supervisor II 1030803-07168 Property Control Clerk Office Assistant II 7. Delete the following classifications: Supervisor-Materials Management & Printing Mail Services Leader Printing Equipment Operator I, II and III Property Control Clerk Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 130 Copy of Human Resources Chart on file in County Clerk’s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11050 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – WATERFORD OAKS BOUNDARY SPLIT AND COMBINATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, at its regular meeting of February 2, 2010, authorized the department to approve the boundary split and combination at Waterford Oaks County Park; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of Waterford Oaks County Park located in Waterford Township; and WHEREAS the current park boundary includes 17 individual parcels of land, including portions of land shared by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission’s administration complex with Oakland County Children’s Village; and WHEREAS consolidation of these individual parcels of land improve management of park lands by consolidating Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN) into one individual PIN with one complete boundary description for future master planning, development, natural resource management, etc.; and WHEREAS Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations staff have agreed to the parcel split as an internal land management effort; and WHEREAS Waterford Township prefers boundary combinations for zoning and master planning purposes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes and approves the boundary split and combination at Waterford Oaks County Park. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of Sketch of Overall Combined Description on file in County Clerk’s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11051 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – WASTE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL OF 2011 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County and its northern municipalities are committed to protection of the natural environment and preventing toxic materials from entering our waterways and landfill resources; and WHEREAS the improper handling and disposal of toxic and poisonous household chemicals poses a health risk to our citizens; and WHEREAS recognizing there is a need to provide regular and easily accessible household hazardous waste collection services to North Oakland residents; and WHEREAS collection events for household hazardous waste are widely accepted as the best way to provide citizens with a safe way to dispose of these toxic and poisonous household chemicals, meet Phase II Stormwater Protection requirements, encourage pollution prevention and enhance environmental health and safety in the home; and WHEREAS Oakland County, through its Waste Resource Management Division has facilitated the creation of the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NO HAZ), and WHEREAS participating municipalities in North Oakland County have appointed an official representative to the NO HAZ Consortium Board; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 131 WHEREAS the NO HAZ Consortium has developed a household hazardous waste collection program; and WHEREAS the municipalities recognize and agree that absent an agreement with the County, the County has no obligation to facilitate such a program; and WHEREAS the County’s Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved an Interlocal Agreement between the County and a number of municipalities in North Oakland County for the creation of a program to collect household hazardous waste; and WHEREAS the following municipalities have approved the Interlocal Agreement: Addison Township, Groveland Township, City of Lake Angelus, Oakland Township, Oxford Township, Orion Township, City of Rochester, City of Rochester Hills; and WHEREAS the Interlocal Agreement requires participating municipalities to fully reimburse the County for all costs it incurs in connection with the NO HAZ program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached Interlocal Agreement and authorizes the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the Agreement with all municipalities who have signed the Interlocal Agreement and passed a resolution in support thereof. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning & Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE North Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and the Municipality Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11052 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE RADEMACHER GROUP ONE, LLC FOR USE OF PROPERTY AT 5850 LORAC DR., CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland is responsible for providing courthouse facilities for the four divisions of the 52nd District Court; and WHEREAS the 52nd District Court 2nd Division is presently housed in a leased building located at 5850 Lorac Dr., Clarkston, Michigan; and WHEREAS at the present time no adequate County owned facility exists within the court’s jurisdiction, which would accommodate the Court's functions; and WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and the Rademacher Group One, LLC have negotiated the terms and conditions of the attached Lease Agreement, which will allow the Court to continue to occupy the existing courthouse located at 5850 Lorac Dr. for a five year term with the option to extend the lease for an additional five years; and WHEREAS the initial term of the new lease shall commence on June 1, 2011 and expire on May 31, 2016. Rent for said term shall be at a rate of $20.16 per square foot or $22,054.95 monthly or $264,659.39 annually. Rent shall increase at a rate of 1.5% per year beginning June 1, 2012 through the end of the initial term of this lease. Rent shall increase at a rate of 2% per year during the option term of the lease; and WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Department of Facilities Management that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and conditions of the attached Lease Agreement; and WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached lease agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes the attached Lease Agreement for use of office facilities at 5850 Lorac Dr., Clarkston, Michigan between the County of Oakland and the Rademacher Group One, LLC. Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 132 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Lease Agreement and all other related documents between the County of Oakland and the Rademacher Group One, LLC, which may be required. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Approval of Lease Agreement with the Rademacher Group One, LLC 52-2 Clarkston District court, Lease and Exhibit A Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11053 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – 2010 TIGER II PLANNING GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has awarded the Planning and Economic Development Division grant funding in the amount of $300,000 for the period of May 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013; and WHEREAS this is the first year of grant acceptance for this program; and WHEREAS this $300,000 grant funding requires $104,298.61 of in-kind match; and WHEREAS this grant is to be used to prepare a plan for Pontiac that capitalizes on assets such as the regional trail system and refurbished multi-modal transit center by determining how these and other assets can serve as hubs and linkages between the downtown, immediate neighborhoods, and surrounding communities; and WHEREAS no new staff positions will be required to implement or administer this grant; and WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the Board of Commissioners Grant Procedures and the County Executive Contract Review Process; and WHEREAS due to time constraints resulting from actions taken at the federal level the grant agreement has been processed outside that portion of the Board of Commissioner’s Grant Acceptance procedures requiring committee approval and a Suspension of the Board Rules has been requested to go directly to the full Board. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant funding from U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration in the amount of $300,000 with, county in-kind match of $104,298.61, for the period of 5/1/2011 through 3/31/13. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and that no special revenue positions are required for acceptance. Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of Grant Review Signoff – Planning and Economic Development Services on file in County Clerk’s office. FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11053) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - 2010 TIGER II PLANNING GRANT - ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 133 1. The resolution authorizes acceptance of federal grant funding in the amount of $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the FY 2010 TIGER II Planning Grant, pursuant to Title I (Department of Transportation) of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L 111-117, Dec. 16, 2009). 2. Additionally, In-Kind Match of $104,298.61 will be provided by staff from the Planning & Economic Development Services Division, Water Resource Commissioner, and Oakland County Parks and Recreation for a total grant program amount of $404,298.61. 3. Grant funding will be utilized to prepare a plan for the City of Pontiac that capitalizes on assets such as the regional trail system and multi-modal transit center by determining how these and other assets can serve as hubs and linkages between the downtown, immediate neighborhoods, and surrounding communities. 4. No General Fund appropriation is required. 5. The funding period for the grant is May 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. 6. A FY 2011 Budget amendment is recommended as follows: TIGER II Planning Grant - Fund #29247 Project #GR0000000558 Revenue 1090201-171000-610313 Federal Operating Grants $300,000 Expenditure 1090201-171000-730373 Contracted Services $300,000 $ -0- FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Potts supported by McGillivray the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted. AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson. (24) NAYS. None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted. Commissioner Runestad stated there were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Public Services Committee. New and Miscellaneous Business: Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to give a report on the National Association of Counties (NACO). MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11054 BY: Commissioners Mattie McKinney Hatchett, District #10; Janet Jackson, District #21; Jim Nash, District #15; Shelley G. Taub, District #16 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY – APRIL 2011 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the nation’s 3,066 counties provide a variety of essential public services to communities serving 300 million Americans; and WHEREAS Oakland County takes seriously its responsibility to protect and enhance the health, welfare and safety of its residents in sensible and cost-effective ways; and WHEREAS Oakland County Honors and thanks our residents who have served this country through military service; and WHEREAS county government delivers many important services to America’s veterans, military service members and their families, including physical and mental health, housing, employment, and justice; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 134 WHEREAS the National Association of Counties first celebrated National County Government Week in 1991, to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the nation’s counties to meet the needs of the community; and WHEREAS the National Association of Counties has encourages counties across the country to actively promote their own programs and services; and WHEREAS Oakland County and the National Association of Counties are working together to “Restore the Partnership” among all levels of government to better serve American communities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims the month of April 2009, as National County Government Month in Oakland County, with the theme of “Serving Our Veterans, Armed Forces and Their Families”. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as part of the celebration of National County Government Month, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will host the annual Youth in Government Day Program, in which local high school students are invited to meet with their County Commissioner and learn about county government. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners welcomes the Youth in Government participants as they continue along their pathway to become our future leaders. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Michigan Association of Counties and the National Association of Counties. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. MATTIE HATCHETT, JANET JACKSON, JIM NASH, SHELLEY TAUB, NANCY QUARLES, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, TIM GREIMEL, CRAIG COVEY, HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA GERSHENSON, TOM MIDDLETON, PHILIP WEIPERT, ROBERT HOFFMAN, JOHN SCOTT, CHRISTINE LONG, BETH NUCCIO The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11055 BY: Commissioners Thomas Middleton, District 4; John A. Scott, District 5; Jim Runestad, District 6 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD – PROJECT NO. 50771 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the discretionary Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction, maintenance and repair of roads located within the boundaries of an Oakland County CVT and under the supervision, direction and control of the Road Commission for Oakland County; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221 established the revised Tri-Party Road Improvement Program – Funding and Project Approval Process; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #10045, provides that any discretionary Oakland County appropriation in support of the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program shall be distributed only from the designated General Fund Tri-Party Program fund balance and may be made only after completion of all of the following: 1. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and an individual city, village, or township (CVT) have identified a specific project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and 2. The RCOC has appropriated its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and transferred said appropriation to a specific project account; and 3. The CVT has authorized its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and has executed a written contract for payment with the RCOC; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 135 4. The Commissioner(s) representing the CVT requesting the project submits to the Board of Commissioners Finance Committee a resolution authorizing the appropriation of the County’s 1/3 share of the project from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tri-Party Program. The resolution shall be approved by the Finance Committee and the full Board before any funds may be released from the Tri-Party Program designation account; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Waterford, along with the Road Commissioner for Oakland County has identified a specific project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County has appropriated its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the identified project in the Charter Township of Waterford and said appropriation has been transferred to a specific project account; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Waterford has demonstrated that it has authorized its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the specified project and has executed a written contract for payment with the Road Commission for Oakland County; and WHEREAS Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2011 authorized amount of Tri- Party Road Improvement funding for the Charter Township of Waterford is $ 84,500. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the Charter Township of Waterford as eligible for appropriation and authorizes the release of the specified Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County General Fund Designated Fund Balance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services and the Charter Township of Waterford. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. THOMAS MIDDLETON, JOHN SCOTT JIM RUNESTAD Copy of Cost Participation Agreement, Exhibit A on file in County Clerk’s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11056 BY: Commissioner Shelley G. Taub, District #16 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the International Academy is a consortium school which serves 1,200 students from 21 member districts throughout Oakland and is a model of excellence in public education; and WHEREAS the International Academy operates on three campuses and provides an International Baccalaureate program to students from the 21 member districts of: Troy, South Lyon, Pontiac, Huron Valley, Holly, Clarkston, Fenton, Avondale, Berkley, Birmingham. Bloomfield Hills, Clawson, Farmington, Lake Orion, Oxford, Rochester, Royal Oak, Southfield, Walled Lake, Waterford and West Bloomfield; and WHEREAS the International Academy was rated as the number one International Baccalaureate School in the country and the number two public high school in the country by U.S. News and World Reports in 2009. Their students have earned the highest public ACT average in the State of Michigan; and WHEREAS each member district is allocated a designated number of seats, which it can fill with its own resident students. The number of seats allocated to each member district is determined, in part, by the funding level authorized by each school district and is based on a percentage of the school districts foundation allowance for each student enrolled at the International Academy; and WHEREAS due to the severe budget crisis, some schools participating in the consortium have had to make the difficult choice of withdrawing their participation. This economic impact places the International Academy at risk of losing students and possibly closing; and WHEREAS future withdrawals may occur and the remaining consortium member school districts may not able to absorb all of these available seats; and WHEREAS the International Academy wishes to preserve its unique consortium structure and address declining enrollment by opening enrollment to students who attend non-member districts; and; WHEREAS the International Academy has proposed that the Superintendent of Public Instruction utilize Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 9, 2011 136 his legal authority to grant a waiver from the Michigan Department of Education from the State School Aid Act of 1979 [MCL 388.1705, Section 105], which would allow the International Academy to preserve its unique consortium structure and offer open seats to students from non-member districts; and WHEREAS the International Academy’s request for a waiver would allow the consortium of school districts to act as a Local Educational Agency (special program, specialized magnet or intra-district choice school/program), with one consortium member per campus to act as the entry point for choice students residing in other districts; and WHEREAS this request from the International Academy would allow the consortium to remain in place with the advantages it was structured to achieve, while providing access to a limited number of students from non-consortium districts within Oakland County. This would offer the International Academy’s exemplary program to a more diverse group of students, which preserving its highly effective consortium structure. WHEREAS this proposal, which would not have any financial impact on the State of Michigan, was presented to the Michigan Department of Education over one year ago; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby recognizes the exceptional work of the International Academy in instilling cultural appreciation, while promoting personal development and a passion for learning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Michigan Superintendent of Instruction to approve the request from the International Academy and waive and/or otherwise modify the requirements of Section 105 of the State School Aid Act, MCL 388.1705(2), which are vital to the long-term and continued success of the International Academy in providing educational excellence. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Rick Snyder; Michigan Superintendent of Instruction Michael P. Flanagan; Michigan Department of Education; Lynne Gibson, Principal of the International Academy; Oakland County’s delegation to the Michigan Legislature; Oakland Intermediate School District; the Superintendents and School Boards of the following school districts: Troy, South Lyon, Pontiac, Huron Valley, Holly, Clarkston, Fenton, Avondale, Berkley, Birmingham. Bloomfield Hills, Clawson, Farmington, Lake Orion, Oxford, Rochester, Royal Oak, Southfield, Walled Lake, Waterford and West Bloomfield; and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. SHELLEY TAUB, ROBERT GOSSELIN, BILL DWYER, TOM MIDDLETON, ROBERT HOFFMAN, MICHAEL GINGELL, MATTIE HATCHETT, JIM RUNESTAD, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, JANET JACKSON The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. Deputy County Executive Bob Daddow addressed the Board to give a brief update on the status of the County budget. Commissioner Covey addressed the Board to commend the efforts put forth by Chairperson Michael Gingell and Commissioner Greimel in the process of appointing a new Administrative Director. The Board adjourned at 8:05 p.m. to the call of the Chair or March 24, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. BILL BULLARD, JR. MICHAEL J. GINGELL Clerk Chairperson