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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1992.03.18 - 715059 OAKLAND COUNTY Board Of Commissioners MEETING March 19, 1992 Meeting called to order at 9:45 A.M. by Chairperson Larry Crake in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI. Roll called. PRESENT: Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pernick, Price, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf. (26) ABSENT: Pappageorge. (with notice) (1) Quorum present. Invocation given by Commissioner Dr. G. William Caddell. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved. Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the rules be suspended to add the following: g. Public Works/Facilities Engineering Division - Appropriation of Funds - Administrative Annex I Remodeling for Central Dispatch Project. (Waive Rule XXVII, 5-day notification. Finance Meeting held immediately prior to March 19, 1992 Board Meeting.) Vote on suspension of the rules: AYES: Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pernitk, Price, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf. (22) NAYS: Aaron. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules carried. Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the agenda, as amended, be approved. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the agenda, as amended, was approved. The Honorable Barry Grant, Chief Judge of Probate Court, addressed the Board. Judge Grant introduced Dr. Howitt and Dr. Howitt also addressed the Board. The following persons addressed the Board: Barbara Bergum, Nancy Stole, Rudy Serra, Dennis Aaron and Ruel McPherson. Misc. 92041 By Finance Committee IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO REFUND BUILDING AUTHORITY BONDS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 31, Public Acts of Michigan, 1948, extra session, as amended, ("Act 31") the Oakland County Building Authority (the "Authority") and the County of Oakland (the °County"), have entered into various Contracts of Lease (as listed in Appendix A) (the "Contracts"); and WHEREAS pursuant to the Contracts the Building Authority has issued various series of its bonds as listed in Appendix B (the "Bonds") to defray the cost of acquiring and constructing various projects for the County; and WHEREAS the Bonds remain outstanding in various aggregate principal amounts which mature in various principal amounts in various years and bear interest at various rates per annum which rates of interest are higher than those now prevailing; and 60 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 WHEREAS Act 31 authorizes the Authority to refund all or any part of its indebtedness; and WHEREAS the County has determined that a significant cost savings can be achieved by refunding outstanding Bonds in whole or in part; and WHEREAS in order for any of these Bonds to be refunded, it is necessary that this resolution be adopted in order to give permission to the Authority to proceed with such refundings as may be possible and this Board of Commissioners has.determined that it is in the best interest of the Authority and the County that such refundings be undertaken_ NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND: 1. The Authority is authorized to proceed to refund any or all of the Bonds described in Appendix B in whole or in part, on such terms and conditions as will result in a lower total indebtedness on such issue. 2. All of the Contracts of Lease described in Appendix A shall remain in full force and effect with such changes required by any adjustments in the date of payments and amount of payments which are required because of the issuance of the refunding bonds for any such project. 3. After any refunding bonds are issued, the Authority shall report to the County Admin- istrator on the new debt service schedule and the savings in total principal and interest. 4. The County Clerk or Treasurer, or either of them are authorized to execute any and all documents required for approval of any such refundings by the State of Michigan or any agency thereof. 5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they may be in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson Moved by Caddell supported by McConnell the resolution be adopted. AYES: Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pernick, Price, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron. '(26) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 92042 By Finance Committee IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE 1992 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the financial significance resulting from adding or subtracting to Law Enforcement Patrol Services Township Contracts impacts the financial position of the County; and WHEREAS the frequency of contract changes has increased dramatically over recent years; and WHEREAS the 1992 General Appropriations Act as approved by Miscellaneous Resolution #91263 authorized the Finance Officer to make appropriate budget amendments to accommodate Township Contracts for patrol contracts and report on such amendments; and WHEREAS the Fiscal Officer recommends that these items be brought to the attention in certain (specific) terms and this may be accomplished by requiring Board Resolution for each Contract change; and WHEREAS the firm of Kohl, Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, and Hampton has determined that such appropriation of funds as expressed in the County's 1992 General Appropriation Act section 21(h) violates the Michigan Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act also violates the separation of powers doctrine. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners amend the 1992 General Appropriations Act by deleting Section 21 paragraph H. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson Moved by Caddell supported by Olsen the resolution be adopted. Moved by Olsen supported by Huntoon the resolution be amended by changing the 5th WHEREAS paragraph to the 3rd WHEREAS paragraph and by changing the word "determined" to 'advised" in the 5th WHEREAS paragraph. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Vote on resolution as amended: AYES: Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt. Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pernick, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop. (24) NAYS: None. (0) From To: 1992 $ (39,282) $ 31,000 8,282 $ 39,282 $ -0- 4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency 4-10100-436-01-00-8665 Motor Pool Transfer 4-10100-436-01-00-8675 Radio Transfer 1992 1993 Special Deputies $ 136,372 $ 143,091 1992 1993 Transfer-In - G.F. Leased Equipment Total Revenue $ 31,000 $ $ 8,772 8,772 $ 39,772 $ 8,772 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 61 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. Misc. 92043 By Finance Committee IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - ADDITION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL SERVICES CONTRACTS - TOWNSHIPS OF SPRINGFIELD AND COMMERCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. 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 with local units of government to provide Law Enforcement Patrol Services; and WHEREAS the Township of Springfield has requested the addition of one (1) Detective Sergeant Law Enforcement Patrol Services contract and the Township of Commerce has requested the addition of one (1) Patrol Investigator Law Enforcement Patrol Services contract for the period January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1993 at rates established by the Board; and WHEREAS the County vehicle fleet will be expanded by two (2) leased vehicles for these contract additions; and WHEREAS it is the County's policy to provide the acquisition cost of additional vehicles for new Law Enforcement Patrol Services contracts which require vehicles. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board and the Oakland County Sheriff to enter into Law Enforcement Patrol Services agreements with the Township of Springfield for the addition of one (1) Detective Sergeant contract at annual rates of $72,759 for 1992 and $76,324 for 1993 and with the Township of Commerce for the addition of one (1) Patrol Investigator contract at annual rates of $63,613 for 1992 and $66,767 for 1993. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners creates one (1) Sergeant position and one (1) Deputy II position in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Protective Services Division of the Sheriff's Department (436-18), effective January 1, 1992. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County vehicle fleet be expanded by two (2) patrol vehicles for these contracts and the following transfers be made in 1992 to provide the acquisition cost of said vehicles and associated radios: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1992/93 Biennial Budget be amended as follows: Revenue 3-10100-436-01-00-2605 Expenditures 4-10100-436-18-00-1001 4-10100-436-18-00-2070 4-10100-439-05-00-1014 4-10100-432-01-00-3774 4-10100-439-10-00-4820 4-10100-439-01-00-6600 4-10100-436-01-00-6630 4-10100-432-01-00-6640 4-10100-431-01-00-6735 Salaries Fringe Benefits Salaries - Other Uniform Replacement Deputy Supplies Radio Rental Leased Vehicles Equipment Rental Insurance 78,256 81,777 34,998 37,634 6,060 6,306 534 558 908 948 2,820 2,820 8,772 8,772 360 360 3,664 3,916 $ 136,372 $ 143,091 $ -0- $ -0- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1992/93 Motorpool and Radio Communications Fund Budgets be amended and funds transferred as follows: Motorpool Fund Revenue: 3-66100-1 38-11 -00-8101 3-661 00-1 38-11-00-2295 Expenditure: 4-66100-138-11-00-3910 4-66100-138-11-00-3925 Depreciation Gas, Oil & Grease Total Cost of Sales Gross Margin $ 31,000 $ 8,772 8,772 $ 39,772 $ 8,772 $ -0- $ -0- Radio Communications Fund Revenue: 3-66000-138-40-00-8101 Transfer-In - G.F. 3-66000-138-40-00-2295 Leased Equipment Total Revenue $ 8,282 $ 2,820 2,820 $ 11,102 $ 2,820 From 1992 $ (21,311) 4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency 62 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 Expenditure: 4-66000-138-40-00-3304 4-66000-138-40-00-4905 Depreciation $ 8,282 $ Parts & Accessories 2,820 2,820 Total Expenditures $ 11,102 $ 2,820 Est. Rev. OverExpense $ -0- $ -0- Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 92044 By Finance Committee IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL SERVICES CONTRACT CHANGES - TOWNSHIPS OF INDEPENDENCE AND ORION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. 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 with local units of government to provide Law Enforcement Patrol Services; and WHEREAS the Township of Independence has requested the replacement of 12 Patrol Deputy Fill-in contracts with Na Fill-in Deputy contracts beginning January 1, 1992; and WHEREAS the Township of Orion has requested the replacement of two (2) Patrol Deputy Fill-in Contracts with one (1) No Fill-in Deputy contact and one (1) Lieutenant contract beginning January 1, 1992; and WHEREAS these contract designation changes will reduce contract revenue and contract expenditures by $108,641 in 1992 and $113,626 in 1993; and WHEREAS the replacement of these fill-in contracts with no fill-in contracts eliminates the Sheriff's Department's obligation to provide fill-in coverage for these contracts and enables the reassignment of the Deputy II positions previously used for fill-in coverage; and WHEREAS the continuation and reassignment of these Deputy It positions requires an appropriation transfer from Contingency to the Sheriff's Department budget to compensate for the reduction in contract revenue of $108,641 in 1992 and $113,626 in 1993; and WHEREAS IT IS THE County's policy to provide the acquisition cost of additional vehicles for new Law Enforcement Patrol Services contracts which require vehicles; and WHEREAS the County vehicle fleet will be expanded by one (1) leased vehicle to accommodate the Lieutenant contract for Orion Township. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board and the Oakland County Sheriff to enter into Law Enforcement Patrol Services agreements with the Township of Independence for 12 Patrol Deputy with No Fill-in contracts at annual rates per contract of $64,912 for 1992 and $68,254 for 1993 and with the Township of Orion for one (1) Patrol Deputy with No Fill-in contract at annual rates of $64,912 for 1992 and $68,254 for 1993 and one (1) Lieutenant contract at annual rates of $79,373 for 1992 and $83,330 for 1993. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners reclassifies one (1) Deputy Il position to Lieutenant in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Protective Services Division of the Sheriff's Department (436-18), effective January 1, 1992 (location code 4361806938). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) Deputy II positions in the Patrol Unit of the Sheriff's Department (436-15) previously used for fill-in coverage be continued and reassigned to other duties at a cost commensurate with the reduction of expenditures in the Sheriff's Department detailed below. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County vehicle fleet be expanded by one (1) patrol vehicle and the following transfers be made in 1992 to provide the acquisition cost of said vehicle and associated radios: To: 4-10100-436-01-00-8665 Motor Pool Transfer 4-10100-436-01-00-8675 Radio Transfer $ 17,170 4,141 1---21-TRT $ -o- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1992/93 Budget be amended as follows: 1992 1993 3-10100-436-01-00-2605 Special Deputies $(108,641) $(113,676) 4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency (108,641) $(113,626) $ -0- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1992/93 Motorpool and Radio Communications Fund Budgets be amended and funds transferred as follows: Motorpool Fund 1992 _ Revenue: 3-66100-138-11-00-8101 Transfer-In from General Fund $ 17,170 Expenditure: 4-66100-138-11-00-3910 Depreciation $ 17,170 $ -0- Radio Communications Fund Revenue: 3-66000-138-40-00-8101 Transfer-In from General Fund $ 4,141 Expenditure: 4-66000-138-40-00-3304 Depreciation $ 4,141 $ -0- Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 92045 By Finance Committee IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL VEHICLES - LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL SERVICES CONTRACTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #7393 entitled "County Policy on Assignment of County Vehicles" in 1976; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #91128 amended Section G of this policy to require that requests for additional vehicles (other than replacements previously approved by the Board) be submitted to the Finance Committee for approval in specific resolution form after affirmative recom- mendation of the County Executive; and WHEREAS the policy further states the Finance Committee shall include an appropriation in the resolution sufficient to cover the acquisition cost plus monthly lease charges for the balance of the current year; and WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department is requesting the addition of five (5) leased vehicles for new Law Enforcement Patrol Services contracts effective January 1, 1992; and WHEREAS it is the county's policy to provide the acquisition cost of additional vehicles for new Law Enforcement Patrol Services contracts which require vehicles; and WHEREAS appropriations are included in the 1992 Budget for the acquisiton and lease costs of one (1) additional vehicle for a new Patrol Investigator contract for Rochester Hills and one (1) additional vehicle for a new Patrol Sergeant contract for Independence Township; and WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department is also requesting one (1) additional vehicle for a new Patrol Investigator contract for Commerce Township, one (1) additional vehicle for a new Detective Sergeant contract for Springfield Township, and one (1) additional vehicle for an upgraded contract to Lieutenant for Orion Township, all effective January 1, 1992; and WHEREAS the acquisition cost and lease cost for these three (3) additional vehicles will be requested by separate resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the addition of five (5) leased vehicles to the Sheriff's Department for new Law Enforcement Patrol Services contracts effective January 1, 1992. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. .FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections. Report (Misc. 92046) By Public Services Committee IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT - TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the resolution entitled, "Sheriff's Depart- ment - Criminal Justice Grant - Technical Adjustments," reports with the recommendation that said resolution be adopted. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE John P. McCulloch, Chairperson 64 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 Misc. 92046 By Finance Committee IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT - TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the State has provided Justice Training Funds to the County for Sheriff's Department training programs; and WHEREAS the State overpaid the County $57,615.72 for 7990 and 1991 based on an inaccurate count of certified deputies based on Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Council certification; and WHEREAS the 1990 Year-end report adopted by Miscellaneous Resolution 91072 anticipated this payment by establishing a reserve from unspent training funds of $42,146.05 (account number 1- 10100-492-025); and WHEREAS the current Criminal Justice Fund available funding level is $70,170.08 which is $14,120.08 more than is included in the 1992-1993 County Biennial Budget; and WHEREAS the Criminal Justice Designated Fund Balance and the Criminal Justice Fund available revenues is sufficient to cover the payment to the State leaving an additional $4,650.41 available for professional services training programs in the grant. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the amendment of the 1992-1993 Biennial Budget consistent with the attached schedule (Attachment A) and approves the transfer of $42,146,05 from the Designated Fund Balance account 1-10100-492-025, increasing General Fund revenues and expenditures for the refund of overpaid revenues to the State. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Criminal Justice Fond Budget be amended $14,120.08 consistent with the attached schedule (Attachment A) recognizing actual revenues from the State for the refund of overpaid revenues to the State and additional professional services for training programs. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson Copy of Attachment A on file in County Clerk's Office. Moved by Caddell supported by Ferrens the Public Services Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Caddell supported by Ferrens the resolution be adopted. AYES: Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pernick, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT (Misc. 92047) By Planning and Building Committee IN RE: ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX I REMODELING FOR CENTRAL DISPATCH To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee having reviewed the request for funding for the above referenced project on March 10, 1992, reports with the recommendation that funds be allocated as listed in the Project 91-7 Summary Sheet, for a total project cost of $700,000,00. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE John E. Olsen, Chairperson Misc. 92047 By Finance Committee IN RE: PUBLIC WORKS/FACILITIES ENGINEERING DIVISION - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS - ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX I REMODELING FOR CENTRAL DISPATCH PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the 1992 Capital Improvement Budget - Utilities Section includes funding of $300,000 for the Central Dispatch Project; and WHEREAS the 1992 Capital Improvement Budget - Buildings Section includes funding of $400,000 for Administrative Annex I Remodeling; and WHEREAS the Facilities Engineering Division estimates the total project cost including contingency at $700,000 as detailed in the project work order list. Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 65 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of $300,000 from the 1992 Capital Improvement Program - Utilities Section and $400,000 from the 1992 Capital Improvement Program - Buildings Section to the Project Work Order Fund #40400 to establish the Administrative Annex I Remodeling for Central Dispatch Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the scheduled completion date of Phase I of the project is June 1, 1992. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson Moved by Caddell supported by Wolf the resolution be adopted. AYES: Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pernick, Price, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake. (26) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT (Misc. 92048) By Planning and Building Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RDI STUDY COMMITTEE - FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on March 10, 1992, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE John E. Olsen, Chairperson Misc. 92048 By General Government Committee IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RDI STUDY COMMITTEE - FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the SEMCOG Regional Development Initiative (ROI) Committee submitted its final report on October 24, 1991 containing recommendations for dealing with the negative impacts of growth in the SEMCOG region; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners agrees that there is a need for cooperative efforts in addressing the many complex problems confronting Southeastern Michigan and that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has been and will continue to be a leader and major contributor to such regional cooperative efforts; and WHEREAS as a major contributor to those efforts, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Board Resolution #9I232 adopted December 12, 1991, established a special RDI Study Committee and in the same resolution requested SEMCOG to halt action on its RDI study until the Oakland County Board of Commissioners could thoroughly review the proposal; and WHEREAS the Board's RDI Study Committee has completed its in-depth review that included a March 5 public hearing and has concluded that SEMCOG's final ROI report recommendations call for increased taxes, increased regulation, increased bureaucracy and diminished local home rule; and WHEREAS the SEMCOG report also requires that all 'sacrifices be made by suburban communities, to the benefit of urban communities, with no corresponding accountability from, or clearly defined benefit to, urban communities; and WHEREAS all this is occurring at a time when frustration over high taxes, over-regulation and non-responsiveness of government is increasingly being voiced by our citizens; and WHEREAS the SEMCOG RDI Final Report failed to address or examine the root causes of urban abandonment and deterioration such as crime, inadequate education, high taxes, environmental degradation or recommend ways in which suburban communities can assist urbanized communities to help themselves; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners RDI Study Committee has prepared its final report recommending certain actions on the part of the SEMCOG General Assembly. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the Final Report of the Oakland County RDI Study Committee and directs that copies of said report be sent to SEMCOG, all SEMCOG member governments and Oakland County Legislators. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SEMCOG General Assembly specifically evaluate those recommendations that are not already SEMCOG policy and pursue only those deemed to be in the best interests of ALL Southeast Michigan communities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that SEMCOG undertake a vigorous review of the root causes of urban abandonment and deterioration such as crime, inadequate education, high taxes and environmental degradation and recommend ways in which communities can help urbanized areas to help themselves. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SEMCOG General Asssembly reaffirm its dedication to strong local home rule and continued voluntary cooperative efforts to address regional problems, and record its opposition to the formation of a regional government for the Southeast Michigan area. 66 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Richard G. Skarritt. Chairperson Copy of RDI Study Committee Report on file in County Clerk's Office Moved by Skarritt supported by Schmid the RDI Study Report be accepted. Discussion followed. Moved by Serra supported by McPherson the resolution be laid on the table. AYES: Jensen, Krause. McPherson, Oaks. Pernick, Price. Serra, Aaron, Ferrens. (9) NAYS: Gosling. Huntoon, Johnson, Law, McConnell, McCulloch_ Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer. Schmid. Skarritt, Wolf, Bishop, Caddell, Crake. (17) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to table failed. Discussion followed. Moved by Skarritt supported by Obrecht the Previous Question be called. The Chairperson stated a "yes' vote would call the question and those opposed should vote "n The vote was as follows: AYES: Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht. Olsen, Palmer, Schmid, Skarritt, Wolf, Bishop, Caddell, Crake. (17) NAYS: Krause. McPherson. Oaks. Pernick. Price. Serra, Aaron, Ferrens, Gosling, (9) A sufficient majority having voted therefor. the previous question was called. Moved by Aaron supported by Serra to strike paragraphs 3 and 4 of the recommendations. The Chairperson ruled the motion out of order. Vote on acceptance of the RDI Study Report: AYES: Johnson. Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht„ Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt, Wolf, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Huntoon. (15) NAYS: Jensen, Krause, McPherson, Oaks, Palmer, Pernick, Price, Serra, Aaron, Ferrens, Gosling. (11) A sufficient majority having voted therefor. the report was accepted. Moved by Skarritt supported by Schmid the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Skarritt supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Price supported by Serra the resolution be amended by adding the following paragraph: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners finds inconsistent the report conclusion regarding racial discrimination and comments in recommendation #2." AYES: Krause. McPherson. Oaks. Pernick, Price. Serra. Aaron. Ferrens. Gosling. (9) NAYS: Johnson. Law, McConnell, McCulloch. Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Schmid, Skarritt, Wolf, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Huntoon, Jensen. (17) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor. the amendment failed. Moved by Palmer supported by Price the resolution be amended in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph by striking the word "accepts" and insert 'receives'. The paragraph would read: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners receives the Final Report of the Oakland County RDI Study Committee and directs that copies of said report be sent to SEMCOG. all SEMCOG member governments and Oakland County Legislators.' uommssioners minutes L,ontinued. marcn 19, 199Z Ut The vote was as follows: AYES: Krause. McPherson. Oaks. Palmer. Pernick, Price, Serra. Aaron. Ferrens, Gosling, Jensen. (11) NAYS: Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt, Wolf, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Huntoon, Johnson. (15) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed. Moved by Price supported by Oaks the resolution be referred back to the General Government Committee. AYES: McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Serra, Aaron, Ferrens, Gosling, Jensen. (9) NAYS: Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Schmid, Skarritt, Wolf, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Huntoon, Johnson. (16) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed. Moved by Serra supported by Price the resolution be amended in the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph by striking the word "only' so the paragraph would read: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SEMCOG General Assembly specifically evaluate those recommendations that are not already SEMCOG policy and pursue those deemed to be in the best interests of ALL Southeast Michigan communities." A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed. Vote on resolution: AYES: McConnell, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt, Wolf, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Huntoon, Johnson, Law. (15) NAYS: McPherson, Oaks, Palmer, Pernick, Price, Serra, Aaron, Ferrens, Gosling, Jensen, Krause. (11) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 92031 By Personnel Committee IN RE: SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT - 1992 - 1994 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR COURT SERVICE OFFICERS REPRESENTED BY LABOR COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the representatives of the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, and the Labor Council Michigan Fraternal Order of Police have been negotiating a contract covering seven (7) Court Service Officers in the Oakland County Friend of the Court; and WHEREAS a three (3) year tentative agreement covering these employees has been reached with the union for the period December 28, 1991 through December 31, 1994 and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and WHEREAS said agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee which recommends approval of the agreement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the County of Oakland, the Oakland County Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, and Labor Council Michigan Fraternal Order of Police be and the same is hereby approved; and that the Chairperson of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be and is hereby authorized to execute said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson Copy of attachments to the resolution on file in the County Clerk's Office. Fiscal Note (Misc. 92031) By Finance Committee IN RE: SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT - 1992-1994 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR COURT SERVICE OFFICERS REPRESENTED BY THE LABOR COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #92031 and finds: 1. The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court and the Fraternal Order of Police have reached an agreement for the years 1992-1994 for the represented Friend of the Court Service Officer. 2. The agreement stipulates a 4.5% general salary increase for 1992 (effective December 28, 1991), a "me too clause with the non- represented employees for 1993, and a wage reopener for 1994. Budget. Budget. 68 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 3. Funds to cover the 4.55 increase were included in the 1992 Friend of the Court Adopted 4. Any general salary increase approved for 1993 will be included in the 1993 Adopted FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson Moved by Gosling supported by Serra the resolution be adopted. AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pernick, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, McConnell. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISC. 92049 By Planning and Building Committee IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT ON BEHALF OF COUNTY TO REIMBURSE PROJECT EXPENDITURES WITH BOND PROCEEDS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland (the "County") is requested from time to time by public corporations within the County to finance on behalf of one or more such public corporations the acquisition and construction of facilities for water supply systems and sewage disposal systems (the "Facilities") under the provisions of Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended ("Act 342"); and WHEREAS it is anticipated that the public corporation(s) requesting assistance and the County will enter into a contract under Act 342, pursuant to which contract the County will acquire and construct the requested Facilities and issue its tax-exempt bonds in one or more series (the "Bonds") to finance all or part of the cost of such Facilities; and WHEREAS it is anticipated that the County will from time to time advance all or a portion of the costs of the Facilities prior to the issuance of the related series of Bonds, such advance to be repaid without interest from proceeds of such Bonds upon the issuance thereof; and WHEREAS Section 1.103-18 of the Treasury Regulations on Income Tax (the "Reimbursement Regulations") specifies conditions under which a reimbursement allocation may be treated as an expenditure of bond proceeds, and the County intends by this resolution to authorize the Drain Commissioner to take all actions on behalf of the County that are necessary to qualify moneys advanced by the County for any Facilities for reimbursement from proceeds of the related series of Bonds in accordance with the requirements of the Reimbursement Regulations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, as follows: 1. The Drain Commissioner is hereby authorized on behalf of the County to declare "official intent" within the meaning of the Reimbursement Regulations with respect to any Facilities that are financed with the proceeds of Bonds issued by the County under Act 342 and to take any and all actions necessary to assure that any moneys advanced by the County for any Facilities prior to the issuance of the related series of Bonds are eligible for reimbursement from the proceeds of such Bonds in accordance with the requirements of the Reimbursement Regulations. 2. All prior resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they may be in conflict with this resolution are hereby rescinded. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE John E. Olsen, Chairperson Moved by Olsen supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted. AYES: McPherson, Millard, Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Gosling, Huntoon, Johnson, Krause, McConnell, McCulloch. (20) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 92050 By Planning and Building Committee IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT - RESOLUTION DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE PROJECT EXPENDITURES WITH BOND PROCEEDS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland (the "County") proposes to issue its tax-exempt bonds (the "Bonds") to finance solid waste processing and disposal facilities as hereinafter described (the VILHULU WhAILIUUtU. McIll.M 17, 1774 () "Project"); and WHEREAS it is anticipated that the County will advance all or a portion of the costs of the Project prior to the issuance of the Bonds, such advance to be repaid from proceeds of the Bonds upon the issuance thereof; and WHEREAS Section 1.103-18 of the Treasury Regulations on Income Tax (the "Reimbursement Regulations") specifies conditions under which a reimbursement allocation may be treated as an expenditure of bond proceeds, and the County intends by this resolution to qualify moneys advanced by the County to the Project for reimbursement from proceeds of the Bonds in accordance with the requirements of the Reimbursement Regulations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, as follows: 1. The Project shall consist of solid waste processing and disposal facilities including. but not limited to, a massburn waste-to-energy incinerator, one or more recycling (materials recovery) facilities, one or more composting facilities, household hazardous waste facilities and a sanitary landfill. 2. The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be incurred for the Project, including issuance costs, is $500,000,000. 3. The County hereby declares its official intent to issue the bonds to finance the costs of the Project. and hereby declares that it reasonably expects to reimburse the County advances to the Project as anticipated by this resolution. 4. The Bonds shall be authorized by proper proceedings subsequent to this resolution. 5. It is hereby determined that no funds from sources other than the Bonds are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside by the County, or by any member of the same controlled group (as defined in Treas. Reg. 51.150-1(f) as the County, if any, pursuant to its budget or financial policies with respect to the expenditures for the Project expected to be reimbursed from proceeds of the Bonds. 6. The County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make copies of this resolution available for inspection by the general public at the County's main administrative office located at 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan, during normal business hours on every business day of the period beginning thirty days after the date of adoption of this resolution and ending on, and including, the date on which the Bonds are issued. 7. All prior resolutions and part of resolutions insofar as they may be in conflict with this resolution are hereby rescinded. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE John E. Olsen, Chairperson The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 92051 By Planning and Building Committee IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES/RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF NOVI FOR A RADIO TOWER SITE ON THEIR DPW PROPERTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, on MR 90281, 12-13-90, awarded a contract for the construction of an 800 MHz county-wide communication system; and WHEREAS such a system involves the construction of radio communication towers at various locations throughout the county; and WHEREAS the County and Motorola were unable to construct a tower in a timely fashion on the County's Walled Lake DPW property as planned due to opposition from local sources; and WHEREAS the Radio Communications Oversite Committee, created on MR 91247, 12-12-91, has negotiated a contract with the City of Novi for construction of a tower on their DPW property; and WHEREAS MR 82176, 6-3-82, requires that all intergovernmental agreements be approved by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached contract with the City of Novi and authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to execute said contract in accordance with MR 82176. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract shall also be signed by the County Executive in order to be consistent with other system tower site contracts which do not involve other governments or government agencies. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE John E. Olsen, Chairperson Copy of Communications Tower Agreement with City of Novi on file in County Clerk's Office. Moved by Olsen supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted. AYES: Millard, Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pernick, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Gosling, Huntoon, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson. (22) NAYS: None. (0) 70 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISC. 92052 By Public Services Committee IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - APPROVAL OF DRAGOON ARMORED VEHICLE USAGE CONTRACT WITH AV TECHNOLOGY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS AV Technology manufactures an armored vehicle called a Dragoon, and has offered to allow the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to use or demonstrate the Dragoon vehicle when it is available; and WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department foresees the possibility of emergency or other law enforcement situations when the use of a Dragoon may help prevent injuries or loss to properties of persons; and WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department would require the use of the vehicle for scheduled training purposes if the vehicle were to be used during emergency situations, and WHEREAS the annual cost of $100 is available in Leased Vehicles Operations and the training costs are available in the Sheriff's Department budget; and WHEREAS this contract has been approved consistent with the County Executive's Contract Approval Procedure. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the attached contract with AV Technology for the use of a Dragoon Armored Vehicle by the Oakland County Sheriff's Department and authorizes the County Executive and Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to execute the attached contract. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE John P. McCulloch, Chairperson Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISC. 92053 By Public Services Committee IN RE: EMS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County of Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971 and 8664, accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs of purchasing sirens to be utilized within the Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and WHEREAS the County's 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 and the County twenty-five percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the siren purchased; and WHEREAS the Township of Brandon, per the attached Purchase Agreement, has requested to participate in the siren system; and WHEREAS the Township of Brandon has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total estimated cost of one siren; and WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the Township of Brandon agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said siren purchased under this agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of-Commissioners authorizes the appropriation of $4,250.00, 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 Township of Brandon. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be and is hereby authorized to execute said agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written progress reports be presented to the Public Services Committee by the Manager of the Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management Division and to the balance of the members of the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE John P. McCulloch, Chairperson Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk's Office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Lommissioners minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 71 Misc. 92054 By Public Services Committee IN RE: CHILDREN'S VILLAGE, PROVISION OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, on December 12. 1991, amended the 1992 Budget to authorize the creation of one PINE governmental Staff Psychiatrist position (16501-07219) in the Administrative unit of Children's Village; and WHEREAS an appropriation was authorized for salary and fringe benefit costs in the amount of $32.153, providing for 800 hours of service at $37.12 per hour, which is the base step of the corresponding salary range; and WHEREAS concurrently, $57,000 of the Appropriation Contingency account in the 1992 Community Mental Health budget was earmarked for contractual arrangements with independent psychiatrists to provide psychiatric services at Children's Village at the hourly rate of $74,41, resulting in 766 hours of service; and WHEREAS several independent psychiatrists, due in large part to the ever-rising cost of malpractice insurance, have expressed their interest in filling a PINE position with an hourly rate commensurate with the tour-year step of the Staff Psychiatrist salary range of $45.94 per hour; and WHEREAS a $8,164 increase in appropriations in the Administrative Unit oir Children's Village will be sufficient to accommodate the PTNE Staff Psychiatrist position (16501-07219) at the four-year step of the corresponding salary range for 800 hours of service; and WHEREAS this additional appropriation will provide more hours of psychiatric services (80D hours vs 766 hours) at a lower hourly rate than the current contracts provide for and will enhance the quality of these services rendered to the residents of Children's Village and/or their parents as assigned by Children's Village; and WHEREAS the $57.000 or balance thereof, in CMH reserved for independent psychiatric contracts should instead be earmarked for respite care within the Community Mental Health budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes a change in the salary level of the PINE Staff Psychiatrist position (16501-07219) from the base step to the four-year step of the salary range for the Staff Psychiatrist position as follows: Staff Psychiatrist 16501-07219 Salary Fringe Total June 15, 1992-Dec 31, 1992 Annual Ba.e. Four-iear Base Four-Year Step Step Change Step Step Change $16,20 $20,083 $3,853 $29,700 $36,752 $7.052 1,340 1,948 608 2,453 3.565 1,112 $17,570 $22,077- $4,461 $32,153 $40,317 $8,164 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Children's Village Administration be authorized to fill the Staff Psychiatrist position (16501-07219) in accordance with appropriate hiring practices per the Merit System Rules as adopted in MR 4606 and subsequent amendments. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all independent psychiatrists currently under contract to provide psychiatric services at Children's Village be provided written notification of contract termination, in accordance with the termination provisions as stated in the contract, in a timely manner commensurate with filling the PINE Staff Psychiatrist position so that no disruption of psychiatric service occurs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the balance of the $57,000 in the CMH budget for psychiatric services at Children's Village be earmarked instead for developmentally disabled and mentally ill respite care services, provided by Community Mental Health, upon filling of the Staff Psychiatrist position (16501-07219) at Children's Village. Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE John P.McCulloch, Chairperson The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 92035 By Public Services Committee IN RE: CULTURAL AFFAIRS - MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF THE ARTS 1991/1992 REGRANTING PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Michigan Council of the Arts has awarded $22,420 for the Michigan Council of the Arts Regranting Program; and WHEREAS the award covers the period of October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992; and WHEREAS $18,200 is for redistribution to artists and the balance, $4,220, is for administrative costs incurred by the County; and WHEREAS no additional personnel are required; and WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; WHEREAS the grant contract has been approved by the County Executive's Contract Review process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the 1991/1992 Michigan Council of the Arts Regranting Program in the amount of $22,420. and and 72 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Cultural Affairs 1992/1993 Biennial Budget be amended to reflect an increase in revenue and expenditures. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve minor changes and contract extensions not to exceed fifteen (15) percent variance from the original award which is consistent with the contract as approved. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE John P. McCulloch, Chairperson Copy of attachments to the Resolution on file in the County Clerk's Office. Fiscal Note (Misc. 92035) By Finance Committee IN RE: CULTURAL AFFAIRS - MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF THE ARTS 1991/1992 REGRANTING PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #92035 and finds: 1. The Michigan Council of the Arts has awarded $22,420 for the Regranting Program of which $18,200 is for redistribution to artists and $4,220 for administrative costs. 2. The award covers the period of October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992, 3. No additional personnel are required. 4. Cultural Affairs' 1992/1993 Biennial Budget be amended as follows: Revenue 3-10100-118-01-2021 Art Council $ 18,200 3-10100-118-01-2464 Regranting Oper Support 4,220 Total Revenue $ 222 420 Expenditures 4-10100-118-01-3656 Regranting Program $ 18,200 4-10100-118-01-3655 Regranting Administration 4,220 Total Expenditures $ 22,420 Total $ -0- FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson Moved by McCulloch supported by Law the resolution be adopted. AYES: Oaks, Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pernick, Price, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 92036 By Public Services Committee IN RE: CULTURAL AFFAIRS - MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF THE ARTS 1991/1992 GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Michigan Council of the Arts (MCA) has awarded a grant in the amount of $2,400 for a 12 month period from October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992; and WHEREAS the funds are to be used to partially offset program expenses which are included in the Cultural Affairs 1992/1993 Biennial Budget; and WHEREAS no additional personnel are required; and WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; WHEREAS the grant contract has been approved by the County Executive's Contract Review process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the 1991/1992 Michigan Council of the Arts grant in the amount of $2,400. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1992/1993 Biennial Budget be amended to reflect an increase in revenue in the Cultural Affairs-Regranting Operational Support account and an increase in the 1992 Contingency account. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve minor changes and contract extensions not to exceed fifteen (15) percent variance from the original award which is consistent with the contract as approved. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resoluion. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE John P. McCulloch, Chairperson and and uommissioners minutes Lontinued. March 19, 1992 Copy of attachments to Resolution on file in County Clerk's Office. Fiscal Note (Misc. 92036) By Finance Committee IN RE: CULTURAL AFFAIRS - MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF THE ARTS 1991/1992 GRANT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #92036 and finds: 1. The Michigan Council of the Arts has awarded $2,400 to partially offset program expenses included in the 1992/1993 Cultural Affairs Budget. 2. The award covers the period of October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992. 3. Since the expenses were included in the 1992/1993 Cultural Affairs budget, the General Fund Contingency account is to be increased by $2,400. 4. The 199211593 Biennial Budget be amended as follows: Revenue 3-10100-118-01-2464 Regranting Oper Support $2,400 Expenditures 4-10100-909-01-9900 Contingency Moved by McCulloch supported by Oaks the resolution be adopted. AYES: Obrecht, Olsen, Palmer, Pernick, Price, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard. Oaks. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Commissioner McCulloch requested a Public Rearing be set at 9:45 A.M. on April 2, 1992 for the purpose of hearing comments on Amending the Final 9-1-1 Service Plan to include a secondary answering point for Paramed, Inc. in Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Clawson and Huntington Woods. There were no objections. Misc. 92055 By Commissioner Donn L. Wolf IN RE: OBJECTION TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES INTERPRETATION OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 641, OF 1978 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County has presently undertaken to develop a comprehensive solid waste management program for its communities; and WHEREAS numerous Oakland County municipalities have existing contracts with collection haulers with landfill capacity in adjacent counties to Oakland; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Solid Waste Management Plan Update, June 1990, explicitly authorizes the exportation of wastes to other counties; and WHEREAS the Act 641 legislation as currently written does not require quantification of inter-county transportation of waste; and WHEREAS there is landfill and incineration capacity for the use in adjacent counties; and WHEREAS the Greater Metropolitan Detroit region should be considered as a contiguous group with regard to inter-county flow and not as separate counties for the fulfillment of solid waste capacity requirements; and WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Natural Resources apparently is requiring Oakland, Wayne, and Washtenaw Counties to redefine the inter-county flow of waste with the threat of closed borders within the near future for the counties; and WHEREAS the inter-county flow issue is governed by the private sector and information is difficult for the public agencies to assimilate; and WHEREAS any mandate for closed border for Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw County would affect the health, safety and welfare of the general public; and WHEREAS many Oakland County communities have a responsibility to their residents to pick up and deposit solid waste in a licensed landfill or incinerator; and WHEREAS the mandate for closed borders for Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw County interferes with this responsibility; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners objects to the interpretation by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources staff regarding the explicit authorization and ability of the counties of Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw County for inter-county service. $2,400 Total $,;9:— FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners objects to the mandate of closed borders on April 10, 1992 as indicated on the November 12, 1991 letter to the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Donn L. Wolf, Commissioner District #27 David L. Moffitt and Lillian Jaffe Oaks The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee and the General Government Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 92056 By Commissioner Rudy Serra IN RE: REVOLVING DOOR To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS public confidence in government has suffered because elected officials have gained personal financial advantages as a result of their election; and WHEREAS public service is a trust requiring that the public interest be protected; and WHEREAS personal financial gain competes with the public interest and undermines public confidence in government; and WHEREAS the Josephson Institute of Ethics states that: 'Public servants should treat their office as a public trust, only using the powers and resources of public office to advance public interests and not to attain personal benefits or pursue any other private interest incompatible with the public goer., and WHEREAS accepting government contracts and/or employment with other branches of the same government to which one is elected after leaving public office creates the perception that one has exploited their elected position for later personal gain and creates suspicion that one may have compromised their duty of oversight while in office in order to secure later employment or contracts. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby prohibits any individual elected or appointed to a county elected office from becoming employed with any department, division or agency of the County government for a period of one year following the expiration of their term or their resignation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any individual who resigns, is removed or otherwise leaves a county elected office is ineligible to be a contractor or subcontractor for any county department, agency or division for a period of one year from the date they leave office. Rudolph A. Serra, Commissioner District #18 Hubert Price, Jr. and Lawrence A. Pernick The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 92057 By Commissioner Rudy Serra IH RE: MADE IN THE USA To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the United States and the County of Oakland to promote the purchase and use of goods and services manufactured and/or originating in the United States; and WHEREAS the County Purchasing Department relies on a competitive bid process and prefers not to make recommendations for purchases based upon the nation of origin but, rather, relies heavily on the bid itself; and WHEREAS U.S. made products are often available at a price which is comparable to foreign goods but, not always at a lower price than foreign goods. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that when Oakland County makes a purchase of $10,000.00 or more, the County of Oakland shall give preference to products manufactured in the United States when they are available at reasonable prices. The price of United States goods shall be considered reasonable if they are six percent or less above the cost of imported goods. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that goods manufactured or services provided by businesses located in Oakland County shall be deemed reasonable if they are eight percent or less above the cost of imported goods. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that goods manufactured or services provided by businesses located in Oakland County and which are owned by minority or female individuals shall be deemed reasonable if they are ten percent or less above the cost of imported goods. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that those who submit bids to provide goods for any County Department or agency shall include in the bid specifications information regarding the country of origin of all products, components and parts so that this information can be readily and understandably considered by those responsible for deciding which products to buy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that those who contract or subcontract with Oakland County be advised of the county's preference for goods manufactured in the United States and those with /5 UI lea MIHULUS vintinueo. marcn 19, 199z contracts or subcontracts greater than $25,000 shall be expected to adhere to the same preference within the guidelines set forth herein. Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Rudolph A. Serra, Commissioner District #18 Hubert Price, Jr., Ruel E. McPherson and Lawrence A. Pernick The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 92058 By Commissioner Donald Bishop IN RE: SOLID WASTE - AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS, ALLOWING LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ENTER INTO PHASE I To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #90229, adopted September 27, 1990, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a sequential implementation plan for the County's Solid Waste Program, and through Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs), have solicited the local municipalities of the County to commit to participation in the County's Solid Waste Program for both Phase I (household hazardous waste, composting, recycling and landfilling) and Phase II (waste-to-energy); and WHEREAS the majority of the local municipalities have expressed reluctance to enter a contractual commitment with the County for Phases I and II of the Solid Waste Program due to a number of variable cost factors which prevent the County from being able to project the costs of Phase II on a per household basis with any acceptable degree of assured accuracy; and WHEREAS conversely, a majority of local municipalities have expressed great interest in entering the Phase I portion of the County Solid Waste Program, if they could do so without being liable for participation in Phase II; and WHEREAS the schedule for construction of the Waste-to-Energy facility, with the withdrawal of the contractor and the apparent hesitation on the part of the State to issue the necessary air quality permits, has been delayed indefinitely. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby modify and amend its Solid Waste Management System Implementation Plan to allow local municipalities to enter into Intergovernmental Agreements with the County for Phase I only, with no requirement to participate in Phase II. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no County employee, elected official or agent enter into any negotiations with other contractors for a Waste-to-Energy Facility until the Board of Commissioners, by appropriate resolution, directs such activity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or portions of resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby rescinded in whole or in part. Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Donald E. Bishop, Commissioner District #6 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 92059 By Commissioner Dennis M. Aaron IN RE: SUPPORT FOR CONTINUANCE OF SMART SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS County Executive Daniel T. Murphy did on March 6, 1992 re-affirm his commitment to a viable regional public transportation system for Southeast Michigan; and WHEREAS the State Legislature is expected to pass certain temporary measures that would permit the SMART system to continue to operate its long haul bus system beyond March 27, 1992. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the following principles as set forth by County Executive Daniel T. Murphy as good and desirable public policy, to-wit: A. That a regional transportation is needed and is desirable to enhance thequality of life in Oakland County and in this metropolitan area. B. That the present regional transportation system for Oakland County (SMART) or a new regional transportation system must have a dedicated and permanent source of revenue other than federal and state grants and subsidies. C. That the State Legislature should immediately permit the people in the SMART area to vote on a dedicated and permanent source of revenue including the imposition of a voter approved tax. D. That the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does specifically support the concept of a merger of the SMART system with the Detroit Transportation System (D-DOT) as a wise means to prevent costly duplication of operating and administration costs presently incurred by both systems. Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Dennis M. Aaron, Commissioner District #19 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. LYNN D. ALLEN Clerk LARRY CRAKE -Ghairpersen- I0 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 19, 1992 In accordance with Rule XXII, the following referrals were made by the Chairperson: GENERAL GOVERNMENT a. City of Royal Oak - (Support) SMART Funding b. City of Royal Oak - (Support) Continuance of SMART Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the Board adjourn until April 2, 1992 at 9:30 A.M. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 11:57 A.M.