HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1989.07.20 - 7194OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
July 20, 1989
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold at 7:34 P.M. in the Courthouse
Auditorum, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson,
Susan Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick,
Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf. (25)
ABSENT: Calandra, Richard Kuhn, Jr. (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner David Moffitt.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Pappageorge supported by Susan Kuhn the minutes of the June 29, 1989 meeting be
approved as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved.
Moved by Crake supported by Pernick the Agenda be approved as presented.
AYES: Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop,
Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Agenda was approved.
Clerk read thank you note from Suzanne Underwood. (Placed on file)
Clerk read letter from the Department of Natural Resources acknowledging receipt of Board
Resolution #89101 (Request the State not issue landfill permits until the Citizen Landfill Siting
Committee has made recommendations). (Placed on file)
Clerk read letter from Chairperson Roy Rewold announcing the appointment of the following
individuals to serve on the Oakland County Community Corrections Advisory Board for a term ending
July 20, 1993: Sheriff John Nichols, Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Hubert Price, Jr„ Judge Alice L.
Gilbert, Judge Eugene A. Moore, Judge Kenneth H. Hempstead, Richard Thompson, John Whetstone, Robert
Stout, Dennis M. McGee, Kerry Phillips, Steve Harter, Sandra Birdiett.
There were no objections to the appointments.
John King addressed the Board.
Misc. 89163
By Finance Committee
IN RE: FUNDING POLICY FOR RETIREES MEDICAL AND PENSION BENEFITS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners recognizes the inseparability of pension and retirees
231
Total
Amend,
From:
$(15,846) 4-10100-909-01 -00-9900 Contingency
Replaced
Equip,
$(8.350)
Existing
Equip.
$(7,496)
4.34
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 1989
medical benefits; and
WHEREAS funding for said benefits should be concurrently considered and under a consistent
established policy; and
WHEREAS the pension portion of the retirement benefits is overfunded at this time while
the medical benefits has a substantial unfunded liability; and
WHEREAS the Board wishes to make a review of funding of both programs and at the same time
maintain a funding level at least equal to that which exists in total for both programs; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the County Executive through its Department of Management and
Budget and the Treasurer make an extensive review of the actuarial assumptions of both the medical
and pension benefit programs and report said findings to the Retirement Commission and the Board of
Commissioners, so that the Board can establish a minimum funding level for retirees medical and
pension benefits.
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 Pappageorge the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell,
Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc., 89164
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Sheriff Department - TECHNICAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Budget Division has reviewed the current technical services equipment
inventory of the Sheriff - Crime Lab and Medical Examiner in relation to their service delivery
needs; and
WHEREAS based on its findings, the Budget Division has formulated a recommendation that
would provide for the orderly replacement of existing equipment that would meet the immediate needs
of the respective facilities while, at the same time, provide a funding mechanism to maintain and
upgrade equipment technology into the future; and
WHEREAS implementation of the foregoing recommendation requires various amendments to the
budgets for the Equipment Fund, Medical Examiner and Sheriff - Technical Services Division; and
WHEREAS the savings resulting from the recent reorganization of the Sheriff's Department
(Misc. Resolution No. 89095) is jointly recommended by the Sheriff and Fiscal Officer to fund
additional equipment rental resulting from updating crime lab equipment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of
ownership for all existing technical services equipment, with a residual book value, from the
Sheriff - Crime Lab and Medical Examiner's Office to the Equipment Fund (fund No. 66400), effective
July 1, 1989, in order to provide a funding mechanism for future replacement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Equipment Fund Budget be amended as follows:
Existing Replaced Total
Equip. Amend.
3-66400-123-25-00-2123 Equip. Rental $ 7,496 $ 8,350 $15,846
4-66400-123-25-00-3305 Depreciation 5,513 7,150 12,663
4-66400-123-25-00-3502 Maintenance Contract 1,983 1,200 3,183
$ 1,496 1 8,350 $15,846
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following budget amendments are authorized for the ..F6TTT-f
- Crime Lab and Medical Examiner to provide for the rental of existing and replacement equipment
from the Equipment Fund:
Revenues
Expenses
behalf of the Finance
To:
4-101 00-432-01 -00-6640 Sheriff Equipment
4-10100-169-01-00-6640 Med. Exam. Equip.
Mr. Chairperson, on
resolution.
$ 5,560 $ 4,650
$ 1,936 $ 3,700
3-7T476- $ 8,350
Committee, I move adol5IT66-61
$10,210
$ 5,636
115,846
the foregoing
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 1989 233
Moved by Caddell supported by Ferrens the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell,
Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89165
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Prosecuting Attorney - GRAND JURY BUDGET APPROPRIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a 17-member Citizens' Grand Jury has been ordered commenced by the Oakland County
Circuit Court bench to begin operation on September 1, 1989 for a six month term with an option to
extend the term an additional six months; and
WHEREAS the Grand Jury is empowered to investigate unsolved murders, the illegal
possession, distribution, manufacture, and/or delivery of controlled substances, and conspiracies or
attempts to commit these offenses; and
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, under the coordination of Assistant Prosecutor
Lawrence Bunting with the assignment of existing staff resources, shall be responsible for all costs
and expenses for the implementation and convening of the Citizens' Grand Jury; and
WHEREAS a budget appropriation of $50,000 for operating expenses will be necessary to
conduct the Grand Jury proceedings as estimated by Richard Thompson. Prosecuting Attorney.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners recognizes the establishment
of a Citzens' Grand Jury and authorizes the appropriation of $50,000 to defray operating expenses
for such purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1989 Budget be amended as follows:
00 $(50,000)
To Prosecuting Attorney Grand Jury Unit:
se Attorney Fees
Juror's Fees & Mileage
Professional Services
Reporter & Steno Services
Transcripts on Appeals
Witness Fees & Mileage
Bldg. Space Cost Allocation
Total
$ -O-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any unexpended funds as of December—IT, .189 be carried
forward into the ensuing fiscal year with appropriate amendments authorized for the 1990 Budget.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Pappageorge the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt„ Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake,
Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89166
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Management and Budget - ESTABLISHMENT OF RESERVES FOR INCURRED BUT NOT REPORTED HEALTH CARE
CLAIMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County has established a self funded program for Blue Cross/Blue Shield
benefits; and
WHEREAS creation of a reserve to cover incurred by not reported claims was recommended
pending a final accounting from Blue Cross/Blue Shield; and
WHEREAS that final accounting has returned $1,164,467 to the County; and
WHEREAS the recommended reserve is approximately $2 million; and
WHEREAS the County should reserve the $1,164,467 returned and provide for the orderly
rom General Fund Contin rom General Fund Contin
4-1010°-
4-10100-411-05-00-3100
4-10100-411-05-00-3128
4-10100-411-05-00-3152
4-10100-411-05-00-3175
4-10100-411-05-00 -3180
4-10100-411-05-00-6310
$ 15.600
7,956
7,000
2,860
10,400
1,170
5,014
$ 50,000
inuus 6ontinuect. uwy 20, 1989
build up of a reserve in the range of $2 million.
WO P THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the 1989 Budget be amended as follows:
Fringe Benefit Fund (#73500)
Revenues
Refund of Prior Years Expenditures $1,164,467
Expenditures
Reserve for Incurred but not )-portcd health aaro $1,164,457
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a factor be included in the •lapartmental charges for health
care which would be sufficient to build this reserve to $2 millier bi . 1992.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens,
Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89167
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services - Community Mental Health - KADIMA SUPPORTED
INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM - PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #5105, 'Grant. Application and Reimbursement
Contract Procedures H Community Mental Health rapvd to itga.r. Department of Mental Health for
a program to provide a Supported Independence Living program offered by the Kadima organization; and
WHEREAS this application proposed an annual program cost of $83,172, of which $47,821 was
state obligation, $26,671 represented reimbursement from medicaid, $7,462 was in-kind contribution
from Kadima, and $1,218 was County-match; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Mental health approved this program at the full year
cost of $75,710 (R% less than the application amount) and a phase-in cost from July 1 - December 31
1989 of $44,791 of which $609 is County i..etch as detailed on the attached schedule; and
WHEREAS no additional County aersonnel are required to perform this function.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Kadima Supported Independence Living Program as approved by the Michigan Department of Mental
Health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that tho 1989 Budget be amended as follows:
Revenues
3-22200-166-01-00-2528 Estimated Medicaid Revenue
3-22200-166-01-00-2589 Estimated State Matching Payment
$ 13,335
.30,847
$ 44,182
Expenses
4-22200-166-47-00-3042 Client Services $ 44,791
4-10100-909-08-00-9908 State/Fed. Project match ( 609)
$-471T7
$ -0-
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the ado:FM:77 the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Oaks the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling,
Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, Mc'auiloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen,
Pappageorge, Pernick, Price. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89168
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Parks and Recreation Division - REQUEST FOR ONE (I) ADDITIONAL VEHICLE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution 1/7393 of December 8, 1975, the Oakland County
$76,800
$76,800
the adoption of the foregoing
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 1989 235
Board of Commissioners adopted a "County Policy on Assignment of County Vehicles"; and
WHEREAS the policy for additional vehicles requires the affirmative recommendation of the
County Executive and the approval of the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS the policy also states that the Finance Committee shall recommend to tne Board of
Commissioners an appropriation sufficient to cover the acquisition cost plus monthly charges for the
balance of the current year; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Division has made a request to purchase a
dump truck with Parks and Recreation Funds from the Drain Commissioner; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Division was planning on purchasing a new
dump truck in 1990 and by purchasing this vehicle substantial savings would result from avoiding the
purchase of a new dump truck; and
WHEREAS Parks and Recreation has sufficient funds for operating costs and capital costs in
the 1989 Adopted Budget; and
WHEREAS no additional appropriation is therefore required; and
WHEREAS the County Executive has recommended the authorization for the acquisition of one
(1) vehicle and the expansion of the County fleet as detailed above.
NOV THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an expansion of
the County Vehicle Fleet for the one (1) vehicle requested by Parks and Recreation, purchased with
and maintained by Parks and Recreation funds.
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 Chester the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart,
Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxor), McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen,
Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89169
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Computer Services - COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN PROJECT FOR FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
AND FACILITIES ENGINEERING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Computer Services has been requested to implement a Computer Aided Design project
for Facilities Maintenance and Operation and Facilities Engineering; and
WHEREAS the cost of this automation project is budgeted at $76,400 as detailed in attached
pre-implementation agreement; and
WHEREAS departments are responsible to pay initial purchase costs and ongoing costs; and
WHEREAS the cost of this project will be offset by the deletion of two (2) vacant
positions in Facilities Engineering Division, one (I) Engineering Aide II #3270 ($19,062 salaries,
$8,006 fringes) and one (1) Construction Inspector II #6357 ($20,954 salaries, $8,800 fringes); and
WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations has favorability in salaries account to
offset capital transfer of funds and any ongoing costs incurred.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Computer Aided Design Project for Facilities Maintenance and Operations and Facilities Engineering.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLvE0 that one (I) Engineering Aide II position and one (1) Construction
Inspector II position be deleted in Facilities Engineering Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds be transferred from Salaries and fringe benefits to
Operating Transfer Out-Computer Services and budget be amended as follows:
General Fund
Fac. Engineering Salaries
4-10100-148-01-00-2074 Fac. Engineering Fringes
4-10100-148°01-00-8000 Operating Transfer Out-Computer Services
Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Maintenance Operations
4-63100-147-01-00-B000 Operations Transfer Out
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Computer Services Fund budget be
$(40,016)
(16,806)
$ 56,822
$
$(19,578)
19,578
$ -0-
amended as 61Tows:
Revenue
Expense
3-63600-181-01-00-2674 Transfer from other funds
4-63600-181-01-00-3127 Budgeted Projects
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee I move
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G, William Caddell, Chairperson
Commissioners Minutes Continued, July 20, 1989
Moved by Caddell supported by Hobart the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen,
Johnson, S. Kuhn, Levi, Le ta'•• lel.aerell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge,
Pernick, Price, Rewole, Ska -ritt, (2E)
NAYS, None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted. therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89170
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Computer Services - WORD PROCESSING AND TEXT PREPARATION - FOR DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the Department of Computer Services has been requested to purchase personal
computing equipment for Word Processing and Text Preparation for the Department of Personnel; and
WHEREAS the cost of this project is budgeted at $6,000 as detailed in attached
Pre-Implementation Agreement; and
WHEREAS said project was approved by the Computer Users Advisory Committee (CUAC) on June
20, 1989; and
WHEREAS funds are available in the Personnel Department's budget to cover the cost of said
project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
purchase of a Personal Computer for the Personnel Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Personnel and Computer Services budgets' be amended and that
funds in the amount of $6,000 to cover the equipment cost be transferred as follows:
4-10100-155-01-00-3302 Personnel - Data Processing $ (800)
4-10100-155-01-00-3582 Personnel - Printing (5,200)
4-10100-156-01-00-6360 Personnel - CS - Operations 6,000
$ -c-
4-63600-181-01-00-2674 CS - Transfer from other funds $ 6,000
4-63600-181-01-00-3127 CS - Budgeted Projects $ 6,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, ,erisen, Johnson,
S. ,Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick,
Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf,, (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89171
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Equalization Division - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EQUALIZATION APPRAISER I - CERTIFIED POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS real and personal property assessing has increased in volume and complexity; and
WHEREAS as a result, local jurisdictions have been unable to attract and retain qualified
appraisers; and
WHEREAS the Township of West Bloomfield has requested a contract to assist the assessor in
the preparation of the assessment roll for personal property totaling approximately 1,100 parcels;
and
WHEREAS the contracts with the Cities of Birmingham and Novi have increased by 2,100
parcels; and
WHEREAS this significant workload increase requires the assignment of an additional
Equalization Appraiser I-Certified; and
WHEREAS the additional Equalization Appraiser I-Certified position will increase the 1989
Equalization Division Budget by $14,721 for salary, fringe benefits and operating, and an annual
cost of $32,967; and
WHEREAS the anticipated annual revenue from the Cities of Birmingham and Novi and the
Township of West Bloomfield Assessment contracts are estimated to be $46,475 as shown on the
attached schedule and will be recognized in the 1990 Budget; and
WHEREAS the revenue of $16,800 from the Cities of Birmingham and Novi assessment contracts
will be recognized in the 1969 Budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that one (1) Equalization Appraiser I-Certified position be
Ex crises
0 -.12.5-01-00-1001
4-10100-125-01 -00-2070
4-10100-12E-01-00-3574
10,191
4,280
250
14,721
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 1989 237
created in the Equalization. Division of the Management and Budget department and that continuation
of the position is conti-riect - upon continuation of the current level of assessment contracts.
BE IT FURTHER R'iSOLVED that the 1989 Budget be amended as follows:
Revenue 1989
7=-JUT66-125-01-00-2510
1-4772T
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. 89172
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Personnel Department - SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT FOR 1989
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemc:i:
WHEREAS the Salary k.:1111:11stration Study Croup Reports approved by the Board of
Commissioners for Grades - 15 And Grades 16 - 21 provided for a review and appeal process for
departments and employees wishing to challenge the salary grade placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the Second Quarterly Report for 1989 was submitted to the Personnel Committee
identifying the reviews requested and the salary grade changes recommended by the Personnel
Department after completion of this review process; and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change fund to
implem salary grade changes resulting from salary administration quarterly reports
recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved this report;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that -changes in salary grade placement and reclassifications
be implemented for the following classifications as shown and that retitling of classes as indicated
be established;
Salary Grade
Classification prom: loT
FOG Family Counselor II 11 12
Workers Compensation Specialist 10 11
Work Projects Supervisor 5 8
Chief - Treasurer Accounting 16 17
EMS Communication Supervisor 9 10
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandra, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 89173
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - Solid Waste - MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC. ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY, COMPOSTING FACILITY, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
DISPOSAL PROGRAM AND INFECTIOUS WASTE SURVEY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is in the process of implementing a countywide solid waste
management program consisting of waste-to-energy facilities, recycling centers, composting and
landfills; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Solid Waste Task Force has prepared the Oakland County Solid
Waste Management System Status Report I, which recommends the implementation of a 400 ton per day
Material Recovery Facility (MRF), a 300 ton per day composting facility, household hazardous waste
disposal program, the performance of a survey of infectious waste disposal practices in the county
and the development of a battery collection and disposal program; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 1989
V:FRFA:l Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. is a national recognized environmental engineering firm with
extensive a;,perience in the proper disposal of waste; and
the engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. will be A b-cornoltant to
Malcolm Plrnin, Inc. as the local Oakland County firm to assist in the deveopmE,In. of lnnale
programs; 0.nd
WhEREV this contract costs not to exceed $202,00 in 1969 and $5153,000 in tot .H is
consistent ..::!:olution #89126 Solid wsts. ;S:39 Pr.fessionul
-7REFORE 3E. If iS.OLVED the Oakland Co .inty bJand 1,ommissflors hernf,
the harDe SCF f the Boa-d of Commissioners and the Oak.nd Connty
with Malcolm Ronie, Inc. for the purpose of implemeaVrg a 400 ton ne- day loataril rerxvelly
facility, fe -nn- technical support for the dr,16c.pmef,t of a composting tacrtj, dsV64 a
household handf.-.1s easte program, performance of a. survey of infectious waste dispo .;:n1 practicns in
Oakland Courty :Thd develop a program for the collection and disposal of batteries as per the
attached connract.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperosn
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's office.
2) The has negotiated a contract from Malcolm Pirnie Inc. Enging,Tn, (a.
recognized env i rorrr:i t:i engineering firm from White Plains, New York) for engine:ening seOI.c, as
described in Attacnmort A,
3) The costs- for these services are estimated not to exceed $302,000 for 1989 and $515,000
for the entire contract,
4) The 1989 work scope is consistent with Miscellaneous- Resolution #89126 - Solid Waste
1989 Professional Services Amendment which authorized the current funding level (as detailed 011
Attachment A),
5) This contract has been approved as to form by Corporation Counsel,
6) Funding for this contract is available in the Solid- Waste unit Professional Services
line item (4-10100-141-15-00-3128) in the amount of $302,000 and it is recommended that the contract
be awarded in an amount not to exceed $302,000 for 1989,
7) Funding for 1990, in excess of $302,000, will be contingent upon issuance of bonds.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S.
Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick,
Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted,
Misc. 89174
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - Solid Waste - AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH ROGERS, GOLDEN &
HALPERN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Rogers, Golden
& Halpern for the assistance in determining a site for a sanitary landfill in an amount not to
exceed $450,306; and
WHEREAS the county desires additional efforts not included in the original work scope
specifically:
Fiscal Note 89173)
By Finance Cenimen
IN RE: Deparfwenc of Public Works - Solid Waste - Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. Engineerici Contract for
Implementatie - a Material Recovery Facility, Composting Facility, Houseisrld Mna?xnous Waste
Disposal Pnnoem nnd Infectious Waste Sia -vev
To the OakInnf, County 5oard of Commissioners
Mr. Chairpovn,n, Ladies and Gentlemen:
PLA(nunnf. to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Misciell.Dnnous
Resolution 5O917.1 and finds:
1) The county is actively pursuing the implementation of a 400 ton per dan Matenial
Recovery Facility (M4) and a 300 ton per day composting facility, a household hazardow,
disposal program, a o urvey of infectious waste disposal, and the development of a hatter: e
program,
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 1989 239
1) Confirmation of the first and second sites for suitability under state statute: and
2) Modifying the Landfill Siting Advisory Committee criteria for use by the Solid Waste
Planning Committee for inclusion in the Plan Update, and
3) Assistance on the white paper and review of federal legislation; and
WHEREAS Rogers, Golden & Halpern has submitted a proposal that includes all such work
items in an amount not to exceed $331,777: and
WHEREAS these- costs were anticipated in Miscellaneous Resolution #89126 - Solid Waste
Professional Services Amendment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes and directs the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the County
Executive to execute the attached Amendment in the amount of $331,777 to the Agreement for
Professional Services between the County of Oakland and Rogers, Golden & Halpern for engineering
services for the sanitary landfill activities.
BE Li FURTHER RESOLVED that the consultant will be authorized to proceed in confirmation
of Site No. 2 only upon approval of the Planning and Building Committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total amount to be paid to Rogers, Golden & Halpern for
consulting services for this agreement, as modified by the Amendment, shall not exceed $782,082.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Copy of agreement on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note (Misc. 89174)
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - Solid Waste - Amendment to the Contract with Rogers, Bolden and
Halpern
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 #89174 and finds:
1) The County entered into a contract with Rogers, Golden, and Halpern for assistance in
determining a site for a sanitary landfill in an amount not to exceed $450,306,
2) The contract included a confirmation of one site to Act 641 criteria,
3) Additional costs to Oakland County, to be provided by Rogers, Golden and Halpern are
$331,777 as follows:
A) The cost to determine if the top two sites conform to Act 641 criteria and Act 64
criteria (To accommodate an ash monofill) is $270,000.
8) The cost to include the Landfill Citing Advisory Criteria for inclusion is the
County's Act 641 Plan Update is $30,000,
C) The cost for services outside the original scope of work including attending public
meetings, electing the Landfill Siting Advisory Committee in Oakland County, participation with
Bishop, Cook, Purcell, and Reynolds on the white paper and pending legislation at a cost of $31,777,
4) Funding in the amount of $550,000 was provided in Miscellaneous Resolution #89126 Solid
Waste - 1589 Professional Services Budget Amendment,
5) It is recommended the contract amendment be approved in an amount not to exceed
$331,777 for the above mentioned work,
6) This contract has been approved as to form by Corporation Counsel.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law,
Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89175
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - Solid Waste - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the county entered into a Professional Services Contract with Camp, Dresser &
McKee to receive necessary engineering services in implementing the county's solid waste program by
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p.,econt of the contract amerdmoot amount .tf
reachin $1,107,143 itY200,0C0 orMp -
fifty (50) of th:,
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aothorizIon to the Planniny and Building Cumm .:Ti.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the PiaLW:ng
foregoing resolution.
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f'LARNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M, Hobart, Chairperson
(Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office,)
Fiscal Net
By Finance Ciif
IN RE:
Professior
To the fkk
Mr, Chairpe
Porso
Resolution 2l:41
1)
Camp Ores 505 Mace in an ,-mant not
obtain a ,:oncca- contract an4 beiq
2) ihe County has acaeptel..i
Resource Recorvery Facility,
3) -hP Co,oty anticipated proceeding with permitting,
engineering activits necessary prior to construction (known ah
approved in both tSl.W, #88268 and M.R. 439126 (Solid Waste - 1989
Amendment),
4) Funds in the amount of $1,421,667 funds are available in the Solid Waste unit
Professional Services Line Item (4-10100-141-1S-00-3128) and the balance of $145,920 will be
considered in the 1990-91 3udget.
5) This contract has been approved as to form by Corporation Couhsel,
6) The total contract as ,mended shall not exceed $1,67,867, The engineer is required to
notify the County when 40t of the Amendment amount of 5307,14 has been expended at which time the
Planning and Building Committee's approval is necessary to sperA beyond 50% of the amendment amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Wolf the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon,
McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt., Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
rt of Public Works - Solid Waste - Amendment No. 1 to the Camp Dresser and McKee
Hoes Cor,-,ct for the Solid Waste Program Implementation
Boa,-J of Commissioners
Contlemen:
le XI-G of this Board, the Financo ha r.yiewed Miscellaneous
.ndst
, Miscellaneous Ro.::c:Ption the irL a contract with
000 flg ser -iices necessary to
negotiations, and other
II-A work) which were
c.ssional Services Budget
Amendment to Contract with Bishop, Cook, Purcell,
Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous the
project coordinator at the cost of as
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 1989 241
Misc. 89176
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - Solid Waste - AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH BISHOP, COOK, PURCELL
& REYNOLDS FOR SOLID WASTE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is in the process of implementing a countywide solid waste program
including a resource recovery facility, material recovery facilities, composting facilities and
sanitary landfill; and
WHEREAS Oakland County entered into a contract approved by Miscellaneous Resolution #88212
with Bishop, Cook. Purcell and Reynolds to act as project manager for the implementation of the
County's solid waste program; and
WHEREAS the resolution established a maximum on the contract of $885,000; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is requesting to amend the contract to include additional work at
an estimated total of $1,018,844 which will bring the total to $1,903,844.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the County Executive to
execute the attached amendment in the amount of $1,018,844 to the contract with Bishop, Cook,
Purcell and Reynolds.
BE ET FURTHER RESOLVED that Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds will inform the owner, in
writing, when 40 (forty) percent. of the contract amendment amount of $1,018,844 has been expended
(total contract expenditure levels reaching $1,292,538 [$855,000 original amount plus 40% of
$3,018,844]). Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds will not expend beyond fifty (50) percent of the
contract amendment amount of $1,018,844 (total contract expenditure levels reaching $1,394,422
[$885,000 original amount plus 50% of $1,018,844] without prior authorization of the Planning and
Building Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total paid to Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds for this
contract including amendment shall not exceed $1,903,844.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Copy of the Contract on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note (Misc. 89176)
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - Solid Waste -
& Reynolds for Solid Waste Program Implementation
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board,
Resolution #89176 and finds:
1) Pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #88212 the
Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds to act as project coordinator
solid waste program in an amount not to exceed $885,000,
2) Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds performed
$326,844 for work through December 31, 1988,
3) The County has identified additional efforts in 1989 for
Reynolds in the amount of $1,577,000 included in the Amendment Section #1,
4) This scope of work is consistent with Miscellaneous Resolution #89126
1.989 Professional Services Budget Amendment with the expansion of an Education
component which would have otherwise been contracted to another consultant,
5) The Other amendments to the contract clear up ambiguity in the contract language,
6) Funding for this contract amendment is available in the Solid Waste Unit Professional
Services line item (4-10100-)41-15-00-3128) and it is recommended that the contract be so amended in
an amount not to exceed, and $1,903,844 in total, of which $1,577,00 is for 1989.
7) This contract has been approved as to form by Corporation Counsel,
81 The total contract as amended shall not exceed $1,903,844. Bishop, Cook, Purcell &
Reynolds is required to notify the County when 40% of the amendment amount of $1,018,844 has been
expended at which time the Planning and Building Committee's approval is necessary to spend beyond
50% of the amendment amount.
FINANCE COMMIITEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Johnson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf,
Bishop, Caddell, Chester. (24)
County entered into a contract with
for implementation of the county-wide
Bishop, Cook, Purcell,
Solid Waste -
and Promotion
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 1989
NAYS: Aaron. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89177
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - Solid Waste - CONTRACT WITH ELECTRONETICS CORPORATION FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A MUNICIPAL VEHICLE LOCATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the county is in the process of implementing a solid waste disposal system; and
WHEREAS flow control of solid waste will be an important element of that system; and
WHEREAS the county will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing flow control; and
WHEREAS the county is seeking a method to determine where rubbish collectior vehicles have
collected the solid waste they are bringing to the county system disposal facilities; an.j
WHEREAS Electronetics Corporation has developed the concept of a mooicipal lr:)tor
that could monitor the route and location of rubbish collection vehicles ttei'ohy enurir - that
vehicles pick up and deliver to the county disposal Trystem the rubbish from an approved
WHEREAS Electronetics Corporation has submitted a proposal to demonstrate a sImplliod
pilot program including a mobile unit that can identify and log a limited, route and a PC based
contract.unit that would take in and display the route; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Computer Services Department can find no other provider of this
technology.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the County Executive to
execute an agreement with Electronetics Corporation for the purpose of demonstrating the municipal
vehicle locator system consistent with Eleotronetics Corporation proposal in an amount not to exceed
$30,000.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING. AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Copy of contract on file in County Clerk 's Office,
Fiscal Note (Misc. 89177)
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - Solid Waste - Contract With Electronetics Corporation for
Development of a Municipal Vehicle Locator
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI -C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #89177 and finds:
1) The County is seeking to determine location and routes of rubbish collection vehicles
as a part of establishing an approved solid waste flow,
2) Electronetics Corporation has proposed a pilot demonstration of a mobile vehicle
locator which would enable the County to monitor vehicle routes,
3) Planning and Building Committee has approved the proposed contract in conjunction with
the Solid Waste Plan,
4) Funding of $30,000 is available in the 1989 Solid Waste Unit Professional Services line
item.
5) The contract has been approved as to form by Corporation Counsel.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee and the Computer User
Advisory Committee (CUAC). There were no objections.
Misc. 89178
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - EXPRESSION OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS TO FINANCE SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL FACILITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Act No. 641 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1978, as amended ("Act
641), and resolutions adopted on August 5, 1982 and August 28, 1982, the Board of Commissioners of
the County of Oakland (the "County ") approved a Solid Waste Management Plan (the "Act 641 Plan ")
providing for the disposal of all non -hazardous solid waste generated in the County using a
combination of sanitary landfills, transfer stations and resource recovery facilities, with emphasis
commissioners minutes continued, July au, 1989 243
on the use of resource recovery facilities and limiting the use of sanitary landfills; and
WHEREAS as required by Act 641 and rules promulgated thereunder, the County is presently
preparing an update to the Act 641 Plan, and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to a resolution adopted on March 9, 1989,
authorized the County Executive and the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to execute
contracts on behalf of the County with Westinghouse Electric Corporation for the desien,
construction, start-up, acceptance testing, operation and maintenance of a mass-burn resource
recovery and steam and electric generating facility (the "mass-burn resource recovery facility'),
which contracts were executed on behalf of the County by the County Executive and the Chairperson of
the Board of Commissioners as of March 20, 1989, and which contracts are contingent upon the
issuance of bonds to finance the mass-burn resource recovery facility and other conditions
precedent; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Solid Waste Task Force, in its status report dated May 1, 1989,
has recommended the implementation of an integrated county-wide solid waste disposal system
consisting of a combination of facilities recycling, composting, resource recovery and sanitary
landfill facilities, with the possible inclusion of transfer stations and household hazardous waste
and infectious waste facilities (collectively the "System Facilities") - with maximum reliance on
the disposal methodologies of reuse, composting, recycling and source reduction; and
WHEREAS the recommendations of the Task Force are being incorporated into the update of
the Act 641 Plan; and
WHEREAS the County is authorized by various provisions of law to issue bonds and to pledge
its full faith and credit with respect thereto to finance the System Facilities and has proposed new
legislation which, if enacted, will also permit the financing of the System Facilities; and
WHEREAS it is the intent and purpose of the Board of Commissioners in adopting this
Resolution to take official action, as required by Treas. Reg. 1,103-8(a) (5), toward the issuance
of bonds to finance one or more mass -burn resource recovery facilities, up to two recycling
(materials recovery) facilities, one or more composting facilities, household hazardous waste and
infectious waste facilities, and one or more sanitary landfills,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
1, The County of Oakland hereby expresses its intent to issue bonds to finance the costs
of the acquisition and construction of the System Facilities described below in connection with the
implementation of the Act 641 Plan, as updated, including costs associated with the planning for
such acquisition and construction, in aggregate principal amounts not to exceed the following:
a. A mass-burn resource recovery facility to be located in the City of Auburn Hills,
south of Brown Road and west of Giddings Road, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $300
million;
b. Up to two recycling (materials recovery) facilities to be located at sites to be
determined in Oakland County, Michigan, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45 million
each, or $90 million in the aggregate;
c. One or more composting facilities to be located at sites to be determined in
Oakland County, Michigan, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5 million;
d. Household hazardous waste and infectious waste facilities to be located at sites
to be determined in Oakland County, Michigan, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25
million; and
e. One or more sanitary landfills to be located at sites to be determined in Oakland
County, Michigan, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50 million.
2. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions
of 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
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Gosling the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Hobart supported by Wolf the resolution be amended in the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED" paragraph under #1, by adding the words "and professional services" after "...Act 641
Plan, as updated, including costs". The paragraph would read:
"1. The County of Oakland hereby expresses its intent to issue bonds to finance the costs
of the acquisition and construction of the System Facilities described below in connection with the
implementation of the Act 641 Plan, as updated, including costs and professional services associated
with the planning for such acquisition and construction, in aggregate principal amounts not to
exceed the following:"
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf,
Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
Z44
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Report (Misc. 89179)
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Public Works/Water and Sewage Operations Division - Phase- I Reorganization of Sewage
Treatment Area, and Creation of Six. Full Time Positions
TO the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
The Personnel Committee, having re'viewed the zbeve ..tferei.ce4 rasalution, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted. with the tolluwhg ehance.
Under the ROW THEREFGRE BE IT RESOLVED paragra,)h L4algo number 1, cc read:
1, upward17-77Y-ene iSee Treatmkot Planl. Cperattion rf position (#01767) to
the Sewage Treatment Supervisor II classifi cation;
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee ; I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
:John P. Calandra, Chairperson
Misc, 89179
By Planning and Suilding Covnittee
IN RE: Public Works/Water and Sewage Operations Division - PHASE I REORGANIZATION OF SEWAGE
TREATMENT AREA, AND CREATION OF SIX FULL-TIME POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Water and Sewage Opera.tins Division has entered into agreements for the
operation and maintenance of seven (7) new wAstewater treatment plants the past four
years, and two (2) new waste water treatment planes will be in service in 1989/9: ad
WHEREAS many of the oles,:r treatment plants are undergoing renovattns and updating to
provide for higher quality of treated effluent; and
WHEREAS the current organization of the sewage tretrient area has become difficult to
manage because of the recent growth, complexity of treatment processes and hcreased reporting and
discharge requirements; and
WHEREAS Water and Sewage Operations proposes to reorganize the Sewage Treatment area into
three smaller operating areas in three phases over the next one and a half years with Phase I to be
addressed now and Phase 2 and 3 to be addressed during the budget process; and
WHEREAS Phase 1 of the reorganization involves the upward reclassification of two Sewage
Treatment Plant Operator positions, change in salary grade designation for the Sewage Treatment
Supervisor II classification and change in overtime designation for the Sewage Treatment Supervisor
I and II classes; and
WHEREAS Water and Sewage Operations is also proposing the creation of six (6) positions to
cover the growth in size, number and complexity of the sewage treatment plants; and
WHEREAS the costs associated with this proposal will be recovered from Water and Sewage
Operation revenues;
NOW THEREFORE BE If RESOLVED that the following changes be implemented:
In the Sewage System Maintenance-Inspection-Treatment. Unit
1. nedly eTc:Jassify one (1) eq,.4ag"e--TF-JTEli-e7i7TIai—ifie71-ator I position (#01767) to the
Sewage Treatement Supervisor II classification;
2. Upwardly reclassify one (1) Sewage Treatment Plant Operator II position (#02759) to
the Sewage Treatment Supervisor I classification;
3. Create two (2) Special Revenue Sewage Treatment Plant Operator I positions;
4. Create two (2) Special Revenue Sewage Treatment Plant Operator II positions;
S. Create one (1) Special Revenue Maintenance Mechanic I position;
In the Pump and Electronic Maintenance Unit
'6. Create one -TITT6T -WWFIT -FUmp Maintenance Mechanic I position.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary grade for the Sewage Treatment Supervisor II
classification be changed from salary grade 15 to 14.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the overtime designations for the Sewage Treatment
Supervisor I and Sewage Treatment Supervisor II classifications be changed from 'exceptional" and
no overtime" respectively to regular overtime.
Mr: Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee, There were no
objections.
295,550
704,895
400,000
127210177145
Airport Funds
1989 Capital Appropriations
TOTAL
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 1989 245
Misc. 89130
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Corporation Counsel - Real Estate Section - QUIT CLAIM OF PERMANENT EASEMENT, KEEGO HARBOR
S.D.S.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland obtained a permanent easement across par/ of Lot 3 and all
of Lots 5 & 6 of Supervisors Plat #11, being part of Sections 1 & 2, West Bloomfield Township, City
of Keego Harbor, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a sewage disposal system in the
City of Keego Harbor; and
WHEREAS the Burger King Corporation has purchased the subject property for the development
of a Burger King Restaurant; and
WHEREAS with the development of this area, the existing sanitary sewer location would not
be consistent with or suitable for development of a Burger King Restaurant; and
WHEREAS Burger King Corporation has agreed to remove and relocate this sewer and also
dedicate a new permanent easement at its expense in exchange for the Quit Claim of the existing
easement; and
WHEREAS James Porter, Chief, Water and Sewer Operations, recommends the quit claim of the
existing easement in exchange for a new permanent easement and relocation of the sanitary sewer at
Burger King Corporation's expense.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
quit claim of a permanent easement to Burger King Corporation over Part of Lot 3 and all of Lots 5 &
6 of Supervisors Plat #11, being part of Sections 1 & 2, West Bloomfield Township, City of Keego
Harbor in exchange for a permanent easement and the removal of the abandoned sewer and relocation of
the new sanitary sewer, all at Burger King Corporation's expense.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its
Chairperson to execute the necessary documents to effect the same.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop,
Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89181
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Airport Fund - TRANSFER OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 1989 Capital Improvement Program contains $400,000.00 for improvements of
Oakland County airports; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has submitted a 1989 Capital Improvement Program for
Oakland/Pontiac and Oakland/Troy Airports in accordance with the Airport Master Plans consisting of:
Oakland/PontiacAirport
Airport Maintenance/Rescue Firefighting Building $1,149,445
2. Terminal Building - Asbestos Removal and Building Upgrading 100,000
3. T-Hangars and Site Work 461,000
4. Equipment 60,000
5, Detroit Edison/Michigan Bell Line Relocation 10,000
6. Terminal Parking Lot Resurfacing 80,000
Oakland/Troy Airport
1. Enclose Open Drain 120,000
2. Clear Zone, Runway Overrun Safety Area 360,000
3. Taxiway Repair and Parking Improvements 60,000
TOTAL $2,4TJ0,445
PROPOSED FUNDING
Federal Aviation Administration Grants $1,000,000
Michigan Aeronautics Commission Grants
Oakland/Pontiac Airport $ 55,550
Oakland/Troy Airport 240,000
Commissioners Minutes Continued, July 20, 1989
WHERE the Federal Aviation Admini'itration and Michigan Aeronautics Commission have
approved and f';:n1 hEi r pc lien:.: of this prolis
WhFkEAj a or ommitt has rev owed tiO kir-port Capital 11)rovement F:nirrrr and
WHELVE thy cc capitE0 improvements rquireA for the and impf-,'2,v,JKnt of the
airports an rf,t.c2nue ts cover the cost o the oi),,ration arc v-ntanc, of the airport
'L.,urvts ,4t;10 Gtr.12r an
E:5 IT RESOLVLD thT:': A W'f' of S,0.6C00.00 will tr:f.ris ,:-r.(J1 from the 1989
Capital J.;711)rj::Cri. Pr:)*r:.11fl to the Oakland C:.:Juot:y A .P.-Jc- Fund.
Mr, Cr.irrr=c]c, on behalf of tile. 9:ann109 and BulldIng Canmire, i move tie adoption of
thE
PLANMIC AND BUILO: UW7TEE
Anne M. Hobart, aail-pso
Report (Misc. 891811
Ey Government & Transportation Committee
IN RE: Aviation Division - 1989 Capital Improvement Program
To the Planning and Building (Ammittee
is the Chairpe ,sui, Ladles and Gentlemen:
The Goverment A Transportation Committee s havin,2 reviewed the 1989- CLI,:tal Improvement
Program io- the .iakland/Pontiao and f:Alc/Troy Airports, reports with the recomendation that the
program be .,.-4:enved.
On behalf of the Government & Transpertetiion Committee, I hereby submit the foregoing
system; -nd system; -nd
report,
GOVERNMENT l TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Richard G, Skarritt n Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted,.
AYES: Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, Sn Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge n Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell,
Chester, Crake, Ferres, Gosling, (28)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89182
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Courts - STATE FINANCING OF COURTS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT - ELECT TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE
CLASS
To the 0akl,nd County board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WI:fs. the firm of Clary, Hartz, Wood,. Hoffius, Rankin & Cooper has filed a class action
lawsuit on )0;!:JA1' of all units of local government currently required to fund Circuit, Probate and
District Covits; and
WHEREAS this lawsuit was filed to force the -:.(abe of Michigan to: (1) Reimburse POT of
court expenses for 1 986 and 19E/ as required by F.A. 438 of 1980; (2) kequire the State- of Michigan
to finance all court expenses as required by the constit—Ijonal reference to the one State Court of
Justice; (3) Force the State to adopt or promulgate an enforceable system for the annual auditing
and accounting of judicial ei::•;enditures, at State expense; arid
WHEREAS the Court of Claims has certified the class action arc each identified member of
the class has until August 20, 1989 to elect to withdraw from the case; and
WH259101 it is the determination of tne Oakland County :carci. of Commissioners that any
funds saved by a state takeover of court funding would be offset by a revision in the Constitution
Article IX Se lion 30 formula for distribution of funds to local goveremtnts; and
WHEREAS a State takeover of court financing would result in lass efficient court operation
and would tend to have the Oakland County Courts sink to the statewide "lowest common denominator";
and
WHEREAS State funding of the various courts would result in the erosion of local control.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners finds that it would be in the
best interests of Oakland County to elect to be excluded from the class action lawsuit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes its Cnairpersor to execute the "Request
for Exclusion" form and forward same to the law firm of Clary, Nantz, et al.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Government & Transportation Committee.
Discussion followed.
Commissioners Minutes Continued, July 20, 1989 247
Mr. Olsen objected to the referral. The Chairperson stated it would take 3/5 of those
voting to override the decision of the Chair. A "yes" vote will sustain the ruling of the Chair,
and a "no" vote will not refer the resolution.
AYES: Jensen, Law, Luxon, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Aaron, Ferrens. (9)
NAYS: S. Kuhn, McConnell, McCulloch, Moffitt, Olsen, Pappageorge, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf,
Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Gosling, Hobart, Johnson. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the ruling of the Chair was not
sustained, and the resolution was not referred.
Moved by Olsen supported by Bishop the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of
the resolution.
AYES:
Skarritt, Wolf,
NAYS:
Johnson, S. Kuhn, McConnell, McCulloch, Moffitt, Olsen, Pappageorge, Rewold,
Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Gosling, Hobart. (16)
Law, Luxon, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Aaron, Ferrens, Jensen. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules carried.
Moved by Moffitt supported by McCulloch the resolution be adopted.
AYES: S. Kuhn, McConnell, McCulloch, Moffitt, Olsen, Pappageorge, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf,
Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Gosling, Hobart, Johnson. (16)
NAYS: Law, Luxon, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Aaron, Ferrens, Jensen. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 89183
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - ONE (1) ADDITIONAL DEPUTY POSITION - LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL SERVICES
- CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
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 contract agreements with Local Units of Government for the
purpose of a School Liaison Officer; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills wishes to enter into such an agreement for the
addition of one (1) full-time Deputy for the purpose of a School Liaison Officer for the period
September 1, 1989, through December 31, 1989 and renewable annually thereafter at rates established
by this Board.
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 an agreement with the
City of Rochester Hills for the addition of one (1) Deputy for the purpose of Law Enforcement
Patrol Services at the annual rate of $65,219 for the year ending December 31, 1989 as established
by M.R. #88039.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) Deputy II position in the Township Patrol
Unit of Protective Services,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Chairperson
Copy of Law Enforcement Services Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee and the
Committee. There were no objections.
Personnel
Report (Misc. 89161)
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Employment and Training Division Budget Program Year 1989
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, reports with
the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandra, Chairperson
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 1989
Misc, 89161
By Public. Services Committee
IN RE: Public Services Department - Employment and Training Division - BUDGET PROGRAM YEAR 1989
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Executive Committee of the Private Industry Council has reviewed and approved
the Employment and Training Division Administrative Budget for Program Year 1989, as shown in
Attachment A, covering the period July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990; and
WHEREAS under Article V of the Private industry Council By-Laws power has been delegated
to the Executive Committee to manage, direct and control the operational affairs of the Council; and
WHEREAS notice of allocation of JTPA funds has been received from the Michigan Department
of Labor for program periods and funding sources as outlined in Attachment B; and
WHEREAS the funding sources as shown in Attachment B, for the total amount of $6,806,586
serve as an estimate of Program Year 1989 fund availability, subject to finalization of
carry-forward funds from the previous year; and
WHEREAS the 1988-89 Program Year budget included three unfunded- positions and three
positions currently unfunded can be deleted, specifically a Secretary I (#1250), a Clerk III (0575)
and an Employment and Training Technician III (#1064).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Employment and Training Division Budget be adopted
for the total amount of $6,505,586 as follows:
I. To establish an Administrative budget of $899,788 for staff salaries, fringe benefits,
and related operating costs.
2. To provide for an appropriation contingency of $8,506,898 for JTRA program operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Secretary I (#1250), Clerk III (#575), and an Employment
and Training Technician III (#1054) be deleted,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Employment and Training Division will prepare and present
a written status report to the Public Services Committee on a quarterly basis.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Chairperson
Copy of Attachments "A" and "B" are on file in the County Clerk's Office,
Fiscal Note (Misc. 89161)
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Public Services Department - Employment and Training Division Budget Program Year 1989
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XT-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #89161 and finds:
1) The Employment and Training Division has requested to amend its 1989 Budget to
reflect. the Program Year grant award for the period of July 1 0 1989 through June 30, 1990;
2) A comparison of the approved budget to the proposed • budget is included on the
attached schedule;
3) The increased grant revenue of $1,212,513 is due to an increased allocation of Title
IIA funds (including carryforward) of $613,733, an increased allocation for Title IIB - Summer Youth
program of $180,051, a new allocation for Title III of $277,293 and an increase in the
administrative cost pool of $141,436.
4) The proposed budget has 3 unfunded vacant positions, a Secretary I (#1250), an
Employment & Training Tech. III (#1064), and a Clerk III (#575) which will be deleted;
5) The proposed budget in the attachment for program year 1989-1990 is recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Moffitt supported by Pappageorge the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge,
Pernick, Price, Reweld, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling,
Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, S. Kuhn. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
RICHARD ELLIOTT
Deputy Clerk
ROY REWOLD
Chairperson
Commissioners Minutes Continued, July 20, 1989 249
In accordance with Rule XXII, the following referrals were made by the Chairperson:
FINANCE
a. Kohl, Secrest, Wardle, etc. - Road Patrol Funding Judgement
GOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION
a. lrcuit H.B. 4869, Crime Victims Rights Amendment
b. MAC - Government Award
c. Bloomfield Township - Parks & Recreation, Korzon Appointment
d. City of Novi- Oppose District Court Funding Change
e. SMART - Response Letter to Phillip D. Leo
f. Saginaw County - Support James Gaertner for Directorship-at-Large (MAC)
9. Shiawassee County - Support Constitutional Amendment to Protect Flag
h. Macomb County-Senate Bills 363 and 364 (Oppose) Out-of-County Solid Waste Sites
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Macomb County - Senate Bills 363 and 364 (Oppose) Out-of-County Solid Waste Sites
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Kohl, Secrest, Wardle, etc. - Road Patrol Funding Judgement
b. District Court Probation - Restitution Program
OTHERS
Roy Rewold
a. Kohl, Secrest, Wardle, etc. - Road Patrol Funding Judgement
Chairman, Vice Chair, Committee Chair, Caucus Chair
a. Thomas J. Bulger-Washington Report for the Week of June 26, 1989
b. Thomas J. Bulger - Washington Report for the Week of July 5, 1989
All Commissioners
a., MI Dept. of Management & Budget - Public Health Programs
b. City of Rochester Hills vs. O.C. Board of Comm. - Re: Act 641 Solid Waste Management
Plan
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
a. MI Dept. of Corrections - Probation Enhancement Grants
Management & Budget
a. City of Hazel Park - Public Hearing on a Proposed Local Development Finance Authority
for the City of Hazel Park
The Chairperson stated the next meeting of the Board will be August 3, 1989. The meeting
will be a night meeting with the time to announced later.
The Board adjourned at 9:13 P.M.