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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1989.11.09 - 7201OAKLAND COUNTY Board Of Commissioners MEETING November 9, 1989 Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold at 10:02 A.M. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt. Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf. (25) ABSENT: Bishop, Price. (2) (Price absent with notice) Quorum present. Invocation given by Commissioner John E. Olsen. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Crake supported by Pernick the minutes of the October 26, 1989 meeting be approved as printed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved. Moved by Crake supported by Pernick the Rules be suspended and the Agenda amended as follows: ITEMS ALREADY ON PRINTED AGENDA FINANCE COMMITTEE c. Res. R89276. Loan of County Funds Policy (Government & Transportation Committee meeting held 11/6/89 - Waive Rule XXVII, 5-day notification) ITEMS NOT ALREADY ON PRINTED AGENDA GOVERNME:NT & TRANSPORTAYION d. User Fees (Support) Package of Legislation That Would Either Increase or Permit the Increase of Certain County Fees (Government & Transportation Committee meeting held 11/6/89 - Waive Rule XXVII, 5-day notification) AYES: Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules carried, and the agenda, as amended, was approved. Clerk read letter of thanks from the family of Herman Stephens. (Received and Filed) Clerk stated he received a Resolution from LSAC and copies of the resolution have been given to each Commissioner. (Referred to Planning and Building Committee) 362 Mr. Rewold asked Colin Walls if he would like to speak regarding the resolution from LSAC. Mr. Walls addressed the Board. 363 Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 9, 1989 John Grubba, Manager of the Road Commission presented a "Road Commission Update" and a "Ten Year Road Improvement Plan for Oakland County." Carole Hund and Dave Keinath addressed the Board. Misc. 89281 By Finance Committee IN RE: Public Works/Facilities Engineering Division - CONTRACT AWARD FOR COMPUTER CENTER To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #89048 the Board of Commissioners authorized the County Executive's Facilities Engineering Division to receive bids for construction of a new Computer Center at an estimated cost of $10,750,000; and WHEREAS in accordance with bidding procedures, bids for the installation of the above mentioned were received and reviewed by the Department of Public Works on October 3, 1989; and WHEREAS the County Executive's Department of Public Works has reviewed all bids submitted and recommends that the lowest responsible bidder, John M. Olson Company of St. „Clair Shores, Michigan be awarded a contract for construction in the amount of $7,853,560; and WHEREAS the recommendation has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel; and WHEREAS additional costs are estimated to be $2,896,440 including a contract authorized by Miscellaneous Resolution #88114 awarded to Minoru Yamasaki Associates for architectural services up to $519,700; and WHEREAS the total cost of the above mentioned work is estimated to be $10,750,000 as detailed in the attached schedule; and WHEREAS total project cost of $10,750,000 will be financed through the sale of bonds as approved by Miscellaneous Resolution #89049 ., and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: 1) The contract proposal of John M. Olson Company of St. Clair Shores, Michigan in the amount of $7,853,560 be accepted and the contract awarded in concurrence with the Planning and Building Committee recommendations, 2) Funds be provided in the amount of $2,896,440 to cover the remaining project costs, 3) The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized and directed to execute a contract with John M. Olson Company of St. Clair Shores, Michigan on behalf of the County of Oakland, 4) The County Executive's Department of Public Works, Facilities Engineering Division, shall notify the awardee of this award, in writing no later than 10 days after adoption of thi- resolution. The award shall not be effective until the awardee has been notified'. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the forcgoli. resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson Report (Misc. 89281) By Planning and Building Committee To: Finance Committee IN RE: Award of Contract-Computer Center - Project No. 87-19 Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the bids for the above referenced project, reports with the recommendation that the contract be awarded to the John M. Olson Co., of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, in the amount of $7,853,560.00 with total project funding in the amount of $10,750,000.00. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I submit the foregoing report. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson Moved by Caddell supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted. Moved by McCulloch supported by Chester the resolution be referred back to the Planning and Building Committee for consideration of obtaining a second bid. Discussion followed. Mr. McCulloch and Mr. Chester withdrew their motion to refer. Moved by McCulloch supported by Ferrens the Board reject all bids submitted to date and the same job be re-let for a second bid with the condition that there be a pre-job meeting with the architect and that all bidders intending to bid on this project attend that meeting, and those that don't attend are therefore disqualified from bidding. Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 9, 1989 AYES: Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, 12, Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxor McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Reweld, Skarritt Aaron, Caddell, Calandra, Chester. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to reject all bids and re-let a second bid carried. Misc. 89282 By Finance Committee IN RE: Institutional and Human Services/Health Division - 1989 MOBILE NOME PARK INSPECTIO AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution. #89105, the health Division applied to th Michigan Department of Public Health (MOPH ) for $21,660 in rei mbursement funds to conduct annua environmental health inspections, necessary follow up, ahdCOMpla)nt processing on mobile home park during calendar year 1989 as required by Section 17 of 1987, Public Act 96; and WHEREAS the KWH has awarded Oakland County a reimbursement agreement in the amount o $21,660, the same as the application; and WHEREAS implementation of this agreement requires no additional County staff or resources and WHEREAS revenue for this service was budgeted at $15,000 in the 1989 Budget, thi agreement will increase this amount by $6,660, which can be appropriated to the 1989 Contingenc account; and WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved this agreement as to lege sufficiency; and WHEREAS acceptance of this agreement does not obligate the County to any futur commitments. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the 1989 Mobile Ham Park Inspection Agreement in the amount of $21,660, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson is hereby authorized to execute sai reimbursement agreement and to approve amendments to the agreement up to fifteen (15) percen variance from the original award which are consistent with the agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1989 Budget be amended as follows: Revenue 77.721ZO-162-20-00-2669 Trailer Park Inspection Fees $6,660 Expenditures 4-10-07.7gUT-01-00-9900 Contingency $6,660 T777- Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoir resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell , Chairperson Report to the Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners By Department of Management and Budget IN RE: Institutional and Human Services/Health Division - 1989 Mobile Home Park Inspectic Agreement Application Pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #89105, the Department of Management and Budget ha reviewed the proposed reimbursement agreement application and reports as follows: 1) This proposed application is for reimbursement of County expenditures related to annua environmental health inspections, necessary follow-up and complaint processing on mobile home park as required by Section 17 of 1987, Public Act 96; 2) Reimbursement for 1989 activities has been budgeted at $15,000 and appears in the 198 Budget as a portion of the Health Division charge for service revenue on page 3; 3) The proposed agreement requests reimbursement for the Michigan Department of Publi Health for calendar year 1989 in the amount of $21,660, $6,660 or 45% above the amount budgeted; 4) Since this proposed agreement simply reimburses the County for activities the Healt Division already conducts, no additional County resources are required; 5) Application or acceptance of this reimbursement agreement does not obligate the Count to any future commitment. Moved by Caddell supported by Pappageorge the resolution be adopted. • AYES: Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, R. Kuhn, S Kuhn, Law Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Rewold . Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra. (24) NAYS: None. (0) the resolution was adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, 36 MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 365 Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 9, 1989 Report (Misc. 89276) By Government & Transportation Committee IN RE: LOAN OF COUNTY FUNDS POLICY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: - The Government & Transportation Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following amendment: add the County Executive's recommendations which are contained in the Finance Committee Report; and in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph change "prime interest rate: to "six-month Treasury Bill rate." Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Government & Transportation Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. Fiscal Report (Misc. 89276) By Finance Committee IN RE: LOAN OF COUNTY FUNDS POLICY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioner's Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #89276 and recommends that the resolution be adopted. Recommend that the resolution be amended to include the following: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the interest rates should be computed and compounded quarterly." "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any loan agreement clearly establish the repayment terms before it is submitted to the Board for approval." "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any such loans comply with all legal mandates including those of the Municipal Finance Commission." Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson Misc. 89276 By Commissioner John E. Olsen IN RE: LOAN OF COUNTY FUNDS POLICY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland is from time to time asked to financially assist local communities in their pursuit of providing necessary infrastructure and government services through loans and advances; and • WHEREAS honoring such local requests temporarily reduces the County's ability to respond to County-wide service needs and, if Stich requested financial assistance is provided at an interest rate-of-return less than the conventional rate for invested funds, such low or no-interest loans permanently reduce the County's financial ability to act on behalf of the entire County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes a policy that no County funds be loaned or advanced to any local unit of government or any local unit's agency, commission, authority or board, without the prior approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and that such loans or advances as may be approved by the Board of Commissioners be at an interest rate no less than the prevailing prime interest rate. Mr. Chairperson, I recommend adoption of the foregoing resolution. John E. Olsen, Commissioner, Dist. 417 Donald W. Jensen, Michael McCulloch, Mark W. Chester, Thomas A. Law, Donald L. Wolf, David L. Moffitt Moved by Caddell supported by Jensen the Finance Committee Report he accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Caddell supported by Jensen the Government and Transportation Committee Report be accepted, Moved by Caddell supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted. Moved by Caddell supported by Jensen the resolution be amended as follows: Add the following paragraphs: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the interest rates should be computed and compounded quarterly. GOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Richard G. Skarritt; Chairperson Commissioners Minutes Continued. NOvember 9, 1999 366 HE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that any loan agreement clearly establish the repayment terms before it is submitted to the Board for approval, RE IT FURTHER 'RESOLVED that any such loans comply with all legal mandates including those of the Municipal Finance Commission." A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Moved by Skarritt supported by Jensen the resolutiel be amended as suggested in the Government g Transportation Committee Report, (add the County fl .aetive's recommendations which are - contained in the Finance Committee report; and in the NOW THEREF;jRE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph change "prime interest rate" to "six-month Treasury Bill rate." A sufficient majority having voted therefor the amendment carried. Vote on resolution as amended: AYES: Gosling, Jensen, Johnson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McCulloch, Moffitt, Olsen, Pappageorge, Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Chester. (16) NAYS: Ferrens, Hobart, McConnell, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Rewold, Crake. (8) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. Misc. 89283 By Finance Cunmittee IN RE: Management and Budget - DESIGNATION OF FUNDS RESULTING FROM THE COUNTY'S SUCCESSFUL LAWSUIT AGAINST THE STATE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County Executive was successful in a suit to recover Secondary Road Patrol funding; and WHEREAS said suit has made available funds from the General Fund of $3,509,723; and WHEREAS to meet ever increasing demands on County services it is necessary to make improvements in the means of providing those services; and WHEREAS some of the improvements require up front investments (such as optical storage, voice response systems, heating and cooling improvements, drop shipment direct, etc,;) and WHEREAS proposed improvements would be reviewed on an individual basis and show a payback of six or less years; and WHEREAS improvements must show a cost savings to current operations not future cost avoidance, improved or expanded services; and WHEREAS such improvements will require Board approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorize funds of $3,509,723 be set aside for operational improvements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the County Executive is authorized to make the appropriate accounting transactions to close the Secondary Road Patrol reserves and receivables previously established and to set aside the $3,509,723 for operational improvements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED operational improvements will be justified on an individual basis showing a real cost savings from current operations with a payback of six years or less. BF IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all expenditures from the above mentioned reserve require Board approval. 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. Discussion followed. AYES: Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Moffitt, Olsen, Pappageorge, Rewold, Skarritt, Caddell, Calandro, Chester, Crake. (18) NAYS: McPherson, Oaks, Aaron, Ferrens, (4) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted, Misc., 89284 By Personnel Committee IN RE: Personnel Department - SALARY ADMINISTRATION THIRD QUARTERLY REPORT FOR 1989 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the Board of Commissioners for Grades 1 - 15 and Grades 16 - 21 provided for a review and appeal process for 367 Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 9, 1989 departments and employees wishing to challenge the salary grade placement of classifications; and WHEREAS the Third Quarterly Report for 1989 was submitted to the Personnel Committee identifying the reviews requested and the salary grade changes recommended by the Personne° Department after completion of this review process; and WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement 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 -From: To: Chief-Procurement 1T T Retitle to Chief-Purchasing Chief-Airport Maintenance 13 15 Retitle to Chief-Airport Maintenance and Operations Office Supervisor I 8 10 Retitle to Supervisor-Children's (1 Position in Children's Village) Village Administrative Serv. Medical Examiner Administrator 15 16 Juvenile Court Intake Referee 13 15 Retitle to Juvenile Court Referee I Asst. Chf.-Youth Assistance Services 14 15 Change overtime code to NO OF BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Juvenile Court Referee - Non-Attorney be retitled to Juvenile Court Referee II (no change in salary grade) and that Juvenile Court Referee-Attorney be retitled to Juvenile Court Referee III (no change in salary grade). Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE John P. Calandro, Chairperson The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 89285 BY Planning and Building Committee IN RE: Department of Corporation Counsel - Real Estate Section - QUIT CLAIM OF COUNTY-OWNr . PROPERTY TO WATERFORD TOWNSHIP - LOT 48 OF SUNNY SLOPE ACRES, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP(Tax Sidwell N 13-23-451-006) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland, by Board of Supervisors Miscellaneous Resolution No. 4240, adopted November 6, 1963, approved the establishment of the Waterford Township Water Supply System; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Township of Waterford, entered into a contract on November 1, 1963; and WHEREAS this contract obligated the County of Oakland to provide bond financing, engineering and construction of a water supply system for the Township of Waterford; and WHEREAS it was necessary for the Township of Waterford to transfer to the County of Oakland all Waterford Township properties associated with the Water Supply System for bonding and collateral purposes; and WHEREAS Lot 48 of Sunny Slope Acres was one of many properties which Were transferred for bonding purposes; and WHEREAS Waterford Township has requested that Lot 48 of Sunny Slope Acres be quit claimed to the Township as it is excess to the water supply system needs; and WHEREAS the Township of Waterford has received an offer to purchase said Lot 48 of Sunny Slope Acres which provides an opportunity to return this property to the tax rolls; and WHEREAS there are four (4) payments remaining on the original $6,850,000 bond issue of 1964; and WHEREAS James E. Porter, Manager, Water and Sewage Operations, Division of Department of Public Works, recommends that the County of Oakland quit claim Lot 48 of Sunny Slope Acres. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the quit claim of Lot 48 of Sunny Slope Acres (Tax Sidwell No. 13-23-461-006) from the County of Oakland to the Township of Waterford. 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, OD behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson Commissioners Minutes Continued, November 9, 1989 368 Moved by hobart supported by Crake the resolution be adopted. AYES: Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Rewold, Skarritt, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling_ (19) NAYS; None. (0) A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 89286 By Planning and Building Committee IN RE: Corporation Counsel - Real Estate Section - Oakland/Pontiac Airport - ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR DETROIT EDISON COMPANY Sidwell Boa, 13-17-00-002 and 13 -17-351-009 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland owns property located at 6500 Highland Road, Waterford Township, Michigan, Tax Sidwells Nos, 13-17-400-002 and 13-17-351-009, known as Oakland/Pontiac Airport; and WHEREAS the Detroit Edison Company is requesting easements on County-owned property at the Oakland/Pontiac Airport. for the installation, operation and maintenance of underground electric utility service lines. WHEREAS the Airport Committee and Airport Manager have reviewed and recommend the granting of these easement reeuests. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the granting of these easements to Detroit Edison Company for the installation and maintenance of an electric utility line at the Oakland/Pontiac Airport_ BE IT FURTHER RLSOLVE0 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 N. Kuhn the resolution be adopted. AYES: Jensen, Johnson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks" Olsen, Pappageorge, Rewold, Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, (22) NAYS: None, (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 89287 By Planning and Building Committee IN RE: Drain Commissioner - Dept. of Public Works - Sewer & Water - HURON-ROUGE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - AMENDMENT #2 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland has, by acting in cooperation with the County of Wayne and the local units of government in the Wayne County Rouge Valley Sewage disposal System, acquired capacity in the Rouge Valley System existing facilities and in additions thereto to be constructed by Wayne County under the Wayne Cunty-Cakland Ccunty, Construo.ion, Finance, and Service Agreement dated February 1, 1986, as amended by an Amendment to the Ay'e-ment dated as of November 1, 1988, including Exhibits "A" through "Ii" (collectively the AGRF:-.mFlEl), to which there is submitted herewith a Second Amendment to the Agreement to be dated as of August 1, 1989, including revised Exhibits E-1, E-2 and E-3 anc, an Exhibit J (collectively the "AMENUMENT"), which AMENDMENT contains changes to provide for the financing, construction and operation of Segment 2 of the North Huron Valley-Rouge Valley System facilities; and WHEREAS the City of Novi (the "OAKLAND LOCAL UNIT") has approved the AMENDMENT and has authorized the County of Oakland to approve and adopt the same on its behalf. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County, Michigan, as follows; 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby approve and adopt the AMENDMENT, in substantially the form submitted herewith, 2. The AGREEMENT is hereby so amended and the Oakland County Drain Commissioner as County Agency is hereby authorized and directed to execute the AMENDMENT and take such steps as necessary in order to effectuate the AMENDMENT. 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 369 Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 9, 1989 (Copy of Second Amendment to Wayne County-Oakland County - Construction, Finance and Service Agreement is on file in County Clerk's Office.) Moved by Hobart supported by Crake the resolution be adopted. AYES: Johnson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell -„ Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient Majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 89288 By Public Services Committee IN RE: Sheriff's Department - SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN MAJORDRUG CONSPIRACY .INVESTIGATIVE UNIT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS; the Livonia. Police Department on behalf of the Southeast Michigan Chiefs of Police Association applied for and accepted a grant under the Anti-Drug Abuse Act; and WHEREAS the Southeast Michigan Major Drug Conspiracy Investigative Unit is directed by the Michigan State Police, while the City of Livonia it designated as the applicant and Finance Director; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Department proposes to continue supplying one (1) Sergeant to this unit by subcontract, reimburseable by the City of Livonia in the amount of $64,331; and WHEREAS this contract covers 100% of program expenses for the period October 1, 1989 through September 30, 1990; and WHEREAS the renewal of the contract for future years is anticipated; and WHEREAS . this contract will not obligate the County to any future commitment; and WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved this subcontract as to legal sufficiency. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board and the Oakland County Srie.:Aff to •enter into a contract with the City of Livonia for 100% reimbursement of $64,331 for this program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) special revenue funded Sergeant position be continued • in the Sheriff's Department, Protective Services Division, N.E.T. Unit (436-20) and that should thr funding cease, the position be abolished. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the 1990-1991 Biennial Budget reflect this program. 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 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 89273 By Public Services Committee IN RE: Community Development Division - RECAPTURE OF COMMERICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) FUNDS FROM THE 1985, 1986 and 1987 CAP PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES AND REALLOCATION TO CAP LOAN POOL To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County has been a recipient of Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing And Urban Development since 1974 and has operated a residential rehabilitation program since 1976; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution #82283 of September 21, 1982 adopted the basic concept of utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds to leverage private financial resources for the rehabilitation of residential and commercial property; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolutions #84239 of August 30, 1984 and #87134 of May 28, 1987 approved the Rehabilitation Leveraging Agreement with Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit for a program of financing commercial property rehabilitation; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolutions #85158 of May 23, 1985, #86037 of February 27, 1986 and #87228 of September 3, 1987 designated communities and funding allocations for the 1985, 1986 and 1987 Commercial Assistance Programs; and WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Resolution #85118 of April 18, 1985 approved general criteria and procedures for the recapture And reallocation of unused CAP funds which reallocation procedure was modified by Resolution #88141 of May 26, 1988; and WHEREAS December 31, 1988 was the final deadline for the 1985 and 1986 CAP program and June 30, 1989 was the final deadline for the 1987 CAP program; and WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #85118 regardiel Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 9, 1989 recapture of CAP funds, the Oakland County Community Development Division recommends the recapture of 110,004.48 in 1905 CAP funds, $7,733,00 in 1986 CAP funds and $72,250.29 in 1987 CAP funds as described in Attachment A; and WHEREAS in accurdance wan the provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution 088141 regarding the criteria and procedure to the recaptured CAP funds, the Oakland County Community Development Division recommends the r.,allocation cf the recaptured funds to the CAP Loan Pool; and WHEREAS the Community Development Citizer Advisory Council recommends approval by a 12 - 0 roll call vote, of the recapturo . of 198b, 198'' 6.1d 18.7 CAP funds and the reallocation of the recaptured funds to the CAP Loan Pool as ,,pecified. in Attachment A. NOW THEREFORE BE If RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes recapture of 1985, 1986 and 1987 Commercial Assistance Program funds from the communities and in the amounts as specified in Attachment A and their reallocation to the CAP Loan Pool, 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 Fiscal Note (Msc. 89273) By Finance Coned star IN RE: Community Development Division - RECAPTURE OF COMMERCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) FUNDS FROM THE 1985, 1986 ano 1981 CAP PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES AND REALLOCATION TO CAP LOAN POOL To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Pule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #87273 ein. finds: 1) The Co—nty of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution #89273 authorized the recapture of $89,988 in 1985, 1E-66 and 1987 CAP funds to he reallocated to this CAP Loan Pool, 2) The recaptured CAP Funds are to be committed to one applicant at a time on a first come, first served basis, 3) The 19119" Eaudget is to be amended per the attached schedule, 4) The Executive Recommendation for the 1990/1991 Biennial Budget is requested to be amended to reflect the recaptured funds. FINANCE COMMITTEE G. William Caddell, Chairperson Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Pappageorge the resolution be adopted. AYES: R, Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 89289 By Government a Transportation Committee IN RE: HOUSE BILL 5108 (SUPPORT) AUTHORIZING COUNTY CLERKS TO WAIVE THREE-DAY MARRIAGE LICENSE WAITING PERIOD To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS as provided in Act 128 of the Public Acts of 1887 a license to marry may not be issued until three days after application unless the Judge of Probate waives the three-day waiting period for good and sufficient cause; and WHEREAS House Bill 5108 would amend this 102 year old law and place the responsibility of waiving the three-day waiting periods on County Clerks rather than Probate Judges; and WHEREAS since marriage licenses are issued by County Clerks, it would be more practical to have any waiting period waivers also come from that office; and WHEREAS House Bill 5108 would simplify record keeping by involving only one office in the marriage license process and it would discontinue requiring a judge's time and attention on a matter not demanding legal expertise. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports House Bill 5108 which has passed the House and awaits Senate consideration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the State Senators from Oakland County, the Michigan Association of Counties, and the County's Legislative Agent, Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Government & Transportation Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. 370 GOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson Moved by Skarritt supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted. 371 Commissioners Minutes Continued, November 9, 1989 AYES: S. Kuhn, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Pappageorge, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Jensen, Johnson, R. Kuhn. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Olsen, Hobart, Misc,89290 By Government & Translportation Gommitf IN RE: Oakland/Pontiac Airport - MICHIAN AERONAUTICS COMMISSION GRANT PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commisshners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of a Michigan Aeronautics Commission grant agreement, Project No. 3-26-0079-0789, for the development and improvement of the Oakland/Pontiac Airport; and WHEREAS the dovPAontlt project consists of construction of an Airport Rescue Fire Fighting and Maintenance P1 tiny and a service read le&ei building in accordance with the Airport Master Plan as adtd',--ti by the Oakland Ccunty Bowe.: Comisioners. and WHEREAS thc C:uJIWs match is in Jo fern of credits from previous projects, reimbursement for land pr,Oly purchased and no County fends are required; and WHEREAS the Mrr6rt Committee has re,iiewed iul.d approved the program subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Comr:L,sioners are believe it to be in the County's interest to accept the grant. NOW THEREFORE CE IT REOLVED that the C ,iFn,.y of accepts the grant award, Project No. 3-26-0079-0789, in thr ;:iot of ::.(,,575 fr i MisnigiA ;l..nonautirs Commission. BE IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairpr.,o , of the C.:Hand County Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement rn behalf of the County of Oakland. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Government and Transportation Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GOVERNMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson Moved by Skarritt supported by S. Kuhn the resolution be adopted. AYES: Law, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen Johnson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Report (Misc.,89280) By Government & Transportation Committee IN RE: SUPPORT MAOD'S RED RIBBON PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Government & Transportation Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following addition in the NOW THEREFORE SE IT RESOLVED paragraph: "for an amount not to exceed $100." Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Government & Transportation Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson Misc. 89280 By Commissioner Donald W. Jensen IN RE: SUPPORT MADD'S RED RIBBON PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS drunk driving is the most frequently committed crime in the nation today; arrests in 1986 totalled more than three times the total for all other violent crimes (murder, robbery, forcible rape, and aggravated assault); and WHEREAS teenage impaired driving crashes alone cost society approximately $6 billion per year in damages, hospital costs and loss of work, plus an inestimable toll in human suffering; and WHEREAS alcohol-related auto crashes are responsible for the deaths of an average of 24,000 children and adults annually; and WHEREAS 50% of all automobile accidents in Southeast Michigan 4re alcohol related; and WHEREAS alcohol -related auto crashes kill one American every 22 minutes, equalling .3 plane crashes a week carrying 155 people; and WHEREAS Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is sponsoring its Third Annual Project Re Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 9, 1989 Ribbon beginning November 20, 1989; and WHEREAS many organizations cooperate with MAOD in thib event, including the Michigan State Police, Michigan Sher Si Association, Wayne County, and numers business establishments NOW TalEEFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County demonstrate its cooperation with MADD this year by purchasing a quantity of red ribbon and installifbg them on all coanty-owne ,1 or leased vehicles by November 20, that quantities of pre-cut ribocnb he made road fly avai16ble to all employees free of charge by that date with encouragement cc install ribbons on mirrors, door handles, antennas, etc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that consideration be given by the Public Relations Staff to give a kick-off press conference prior to November 20 to indicate OaHand County's commitment to MADD's efforts to reduce th -k year's toll of alcohol-related accidents. Mr. Chairperson, i move the adaptit)n of the foregoing resolution. Donald W. Jensen, Commissioner, Dist. #22 Moved by Skarritt supported by McCulloch the resolution be adopted. Moved by Jensen supported by McCulloch the resolution be amended by adding the following to the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph: for an amount not to exceed $1e0." A sufficient majority having voted therfor, the amendment carried. Moved by McCulloch, supported by Luxon a unanimous ballot be cast for the resolution. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. Misc. 89291 By Government & Transportation Committee IN RE: USER FEES (SUPPORT) PACKAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD EITHER INCREASE OR PERMIT THE INCREASE OF CERTAIN COUNTY FEES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS most cf the county statutorily-set user fees have not been increased by the Michigan Legis4ture in several years and in one instance the fee was last increased in 1892; and WHEREAS the Michigan Association of Counties this year reviewed and did a cost analysis on the exiting county user fee structure to pinpoint areas where counties were under-recovering the cost of providing services; and WHEREAS as a result of this cost survey. MAC worked with State Legislators in drafting a five-bill package that either statutorily increases or permits County Boards of Commissioners to increase fees; and WHEREAS the proposed user fee changes apply to the Sheriff, Treasurer and Clerk/Register operations ass all three of these elected officials support the legislation; and WHEREAS the attached sheet describes the five-bill package which has been introduced both in the House and Senate, NOW ThEREFORF'BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the five-bill user fee package, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the State Legislators from Oakland County, the Michigan Association of Counties and the County's Legislative Agent. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Government and Transportation Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GOVERNMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson Moved by Skarritt supported by Pappageorge the resolution be adapted. Moved by Moffitt supported by Pappageorge the resolution be amended as follows: Add long as the revised fee revenue remains with each County.' A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Vote on resolution as amended: AYES: Olsen, Pappageorge, Rewold, Skarritt, Crake, Gosling, Jensen, Johnson, Law. (9) NAYS: Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Pernick, Aaron, Chester, Ferrens. Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn. (13) A sufficient majority NOT having voted therefor, the resolution failed. 372 "as 373 Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 9, 1989 Misc, 89292 By Health and Human Services Committee IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services - GRANT WRITING SEMINAR FOR AGENCIES DEALING WITH THE HOMELESS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen; WHEREAS the Oakland County Homeless Task Force has requested that the County assist agencies working with the homeless in discovering and applying for federal, state, and foundation resources; and WHEREAS such assistance could come from a seminar on grant writing; and WHEREAS there are several non-profit firms that specialize• in seminars on grant sources and grant writing; and WHEREAS a subcommittee of the Task Force has reviewed four courses that are offered nationwide; and WHEREAS they have determined that the Grantsmanship Center offers a five-day seminar that is the most cost-efficient way to obtain. the krvaledge and skills desired; and WHEREAS this seminar can be held in Oakland County for representatives of 25 agencies at a . cost of $8,950. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the grant writing seminar for agencies dealing with the homeless at a cost of $8,950 for a five-day seminar conducted by the Department of Institutional and Human Services for the purpose outlined above, and that the list of twenty-five participating agencies in the grant writing seminar be subject to approval of the Health and Human Services Committee, taking into account the recommendation of the Oakland County Homeless Task Force. RE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report on the number of grants written_ by the 25 agencies, the number accepted, and the dollar figures generated be given to the Health and Human Services Committee in the month of December, 1990, along with a report of the types of activities undertaken by the grants received. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human ServiCeS• CoMdittee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Susan G. Kuhn, Chairperson . The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no ' objections. Misc. 89271 By Health and Human Services Committee IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services/Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc. 1990 and 1591 PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT AND NEW PER DIEM RATES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS under authority of Miscellaneous Resolution #87121, Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc. entered into an agreement with Oakland County, commencing on July 1, 1987, and again on January 1, 1989, regarding care, housing, treatment and maintenance of youth, according to the needs of the youth of Oakland County; and WHEREAS the agreement may be renewed upon terms and conditions mutually advantageous and agreeable to the parties; and WHEREAS Oakland County has continued to renew the agreement with Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc., because of conditions mutually advantageous and agreeable to the parties; and WHEREAS Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc., has met the qualifications for a Child Caring Agency license and a Child Placing Agency license from the State Department of Social Services; and WHEREAS Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc., has additionally served the youth of Oakland County in an Independent living preparation program funded by a Skillman Grant at no cost to Oakland County; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan Department of Social Services sets per diem rates based on 12 months of actual cost, before establishing a new per diem rate; and WHEREAS Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc. has negotiated the present agreement with Oakland County, based on actual per diem rates; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan has set a new per diem rate for the Camp Oakland Programs, after having received the audit of August, 1989; and WHEREAS the Department of Institutional and Human Services, in cooperation with the Department of Management and Budget of Oakland County is responsible for negotiating any per diem increase on behalf of the County; and WHEREAS adjustments to the per diem rate and/or negotiation of new agreements must be presented for approval to the respective governing boards; and WHEREAS adjustments to the per diem rates have been included in the County Executive's proposed 1990/91 budget. 374. Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 9, 1909 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Comissioners approves renewal of the attached agreement between the County and Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc., Linde the terms attached, commencing on Janiv,.ry 1, 1990 and terminating on December 31, 1991. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Beare of Commissioners approves a change i the per diem rates of Boys Ranch and Girls' Ranch from $93.-17 per day, per bed, to $98.60 per day per bed, beginning January I, 1990, era ending June 30, 1990. BE. IT FURIHER. RESOLVED that the eakland County Board of Commissioners approves a change i the per diem rates from W.:.77 per day, per bed, to $98.60 per day, per bed, to include Boys' Ranch Girls' Ranch, and Adams Rouse residential programs; and a per diem rate of 530.18 per day, Pe occupied slot and not to exceed 17. lots, for supervised independent living in the community beginning .July 1, 1990 and ending December 31, 1991. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves a change i the per diem rate of the Work Education Program from $125,33 per day, per bed, to $130.57 per day per bed, beginning April I, 1990. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson and County Executive are authorized t execute said agreement. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move the adoptio of the foregoing resolution. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Susan Kuhn, Chairperson Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office. • Fiscal Note (Misc. 89271) By Finance Committee IN RE: Department r:f In and Human Services/Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc. - 1990 an 1991 Purchase of Services Agreemnt ahd Per Diem Rates To the Oakland County Board of ComYidssioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Geticw-n: Pursuant to Rule XI-G cf tIhs Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneou Resolution #8'4271 and finds the financial Impact has been built into the 1990/1991 Biennial Budge recommendation ; no amendments are required. FINANCE COMMITTEE C. William Caddell, Chairperson : Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Johnson the resolution he adopted. Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Oaks the Fiscal Note be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Fiscal Note was accepted. Vote on resolution: AYES: McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick Rewold, Skarritt, Aaron, Chester, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, R. Kuhn, S Kuhn, Law, Luxon. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 89293 By Richard G. Skarritt IN RE: Solid Waste - LANDFILL SITING MORATORIUM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen; WHEREAS solid waste planning is both complex and time -consuming ; and in its effort t provide the best long term solid waste program, which is both cost-effective and environmentall sound encompassing recycling, composting, incinerating and landfilling, the County has relied o input by the appointed Act 641 Solid Waste Planning Committee and the citizens ° Landfill Sitin Advisory Committee (LSAC); and WHEREAS compounded by consultant errors, LSAC's attempts to meet its charge of siting landfill which does not damage the environment and which financially protects every citizen an every community and adjacent community may create an excessive financial burden on Oakland Count residents; and WHEREAS the recent inclusion by the So/id Waste Planning Committee of the Marlowe-BFI sit in the Act 641 Plan, knowing that such inclusion conflicts with the intent of Resolution #89214 and further, the Solid Haste Planning Committee's proposed inclusion of the Counties of Wayne Washtenaw, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb and Genesee to the updated Plan will enable those counties t export their garbage to Oakland County's private landfills, if Oakland County itself proceeds t create an excess landfill capacity by the development of a 40-year landfill; and 375 Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 5, 1989 WHEREAS the entire landfill siting process is out of control, both financially ar environmenSall; ald the county's solid waste plan cannot take effect until approved by tl municipalities and such ratification will not take place if the plan is not developed on cost-effective sod environmentally sound basis. NOW THEREEW BE I PESUVED that the County cease all activities relative to siting th proposal 40-year landfill until such time as the Act 641 Plan Update is completed and approved b Oakland County, and its municipalities. Mr. Chairperson, I recommend adoption of the foregoing resolution Richard G. Skarritt, Commissioner Dist. #4 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. Then were no objections. Misc. 89294 By James D. Ferrens IN RE: TERMINATION OF ROGERS, GOLDEN AND HALPERN, INCORPORATED AGREEMENT To the Oakland County board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen; WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution 88187, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement between the County of Oakland and the firm of Rogers, Golden and Halpern (RGH) in the amount of $450,305.52, for the siting of a landfill which would meet the County's needs through the year 2010; and WHEREAS additional RGH charges were approved in Miscellaneous Resolution 89174, which amended the contract with RCH to an amount not to exceed $782,082.00; and WHEREAS on August 17, 1989, RGH unveiled its ranking of the ten top sites for a County landfill, and by Miscellaneous Resolution 89216 was granted $200,000.00 to perform geological and hydrogeological tests of the two top-ranked sites in Oxford and Highland Townships; and .WHEREAS subsequent to RGH's public announcement of the candidate landfill sites, errors in its computation of the weighted criteria were brought to RGH's attention,. and the .00rrectiens. to these mathematical errors have caused a reranking of the sites; and WHEREAS while still incomplete, evaluation by elected officials, community leaders and citizens of the :candidate site locations for social, economic and environmental factors, the interim results have cast doubt and concern on the criteria used to select the sites; and WHEREAS these problems coupled. with RGH's inability and/or refusal to provide its data base inforMation contained in Volume I of its "Regional Screening for Candidate Sites" continues to exascerbate and cloud the reliability of the selection process; and WHEREAS the county residents whose homes and businesses are located in the top-ranked areas, are suffering economic hardship in loss of property values, and ability to even sell their property, or obtain mortgages; and WHEREAS the citizens of one community have been so devastated ard threatened by what many feel is the County's inept approach to landfill selection by its consultant, RGH, that they have voted to tax themselves for a defense fund to protect themselves from the County and its consultant. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that due to the landfill siting problems caused by Rogers, Golden and Halpern, Incorporated's errors and omissions in the selection process, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby direct that its Agreement with Rogers, Golden and Halpern, Incorporated be immediately terminated, and that no further payments for any services or expenses be made to RGH until such time as Mr. William. Hampton, of Hampton, Kohl, Secrest et al has reviewed this agreement and RGH's compliance and performance under such agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if deemed warranted by William Hampton, that the firm of Hampton, Kohl, Secre -t et al be and is hereby authorized and directed to initiate legal proceedings on behalf of Oakland County for restitution of any payments for services not rendered or for services below acceptable standards, and for collection of damages caused by RGH's performance, diligence, or lack thereof. Mr. Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. James D. Ferrens, Commissioner Dist. #7 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 89285 By Ruth A. Johnson • IN RE: APPOINTMENT POLICY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners is charged with the responsibility of appointing members to numerous advisory boards, commissions, authorities and agencies; and WHEREAS many of the appointments are made on the recommendation of the County Executive and the County departments affected by the advisory body, and the candidates and their credentials are not known to the Board of Commissioners; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 9, 1989 WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners could more effectively fulfill its responsibilities if a written resume accompanied all requests and recommendations for appointment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby establish a policy that all appointments made by the Chairperson and County Executive which require the confirmation of the Board, and all appointments made by the Board of Commissioners will be done only after a review of a written resume of each of the candidates for appointment. Mr, Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution, Ruth A. Johnson, Commissioner Dist. #1 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Government and Transportation Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 89296 By Ruth Johnson IN RE: Institutional and Human Services Department - Health Division - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the citizens of Oakland County rely on the integrity of County employees in the discharge of governmental services which effect the health, safety and welfare of the community; and . WHEREAS there has been serious concern expressed regarding practices of some County Health Division employees of the Environmental Health Services Unit regarding buying and selling properties for the purpose of investment by employees whose job it is td inspect or supervise the inspection of sanitary systems; and WHEREAS inspections of property in which an interest is held by the inspector creates a perception of conflict of interest and gives rise to the appearance of public practices which question the integrity and quality of County Government. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby direct the County Executive to enact a policy, commencing January 1, 1990, that shall prohibit Oakland County Sanitarians from engaging in real estate development activities in Oakland County. Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Ruth Johnson, Commissioner 01st, #1 The Chairperson referred the resolUtion to the Government and Transportation Committee and the Health and Human Services Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 89297 By David L. Moffitt IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUTOMATED INFORMATION RETRIEVAL To the Oakland County Hoard of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in the Information Age, access to information and the ability to efficiently assimilate and utilize information is essential to successful decision making; and WHEREAS it is timely access to information which allows the County Commissioners, the directly-elected representatives of the People, an efficient and accurate means of reviewing operational programs and County finance in order to make correct policy decisions; and WHEREAS since its inception the Board of Commissioners has utilized manual information retrieval systems which have been dependent on the memory of Commissioners and staff members, and the accumulation of over 20 years of enacted resolutions has become to unwieldy to manage; and WHEREAS the advent of increasingly efficient and inexpensive information processing technology makes it imperative that the Board of Commissioners update its administrative information retrieval and processing capacity; and WHEREAS that information retrieval capacity should include ability to access all previous Board resolutions, minimally by title and resolution number, and, if possible, by specific word search and ultimately by subject. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that proposed budget appropriations should include hardware for in-office terminal(s) in the Board's administrative offices, software development for retrieval capability, and temporary staff to implement data input. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board appoint an Ad Hoc Study Committee of Commissioners, and its administrative department head to study automation needs and priorities in the administrative office of the Board of Commissioners. BE IT FURTHER-RESOLVED that the Computer Services Department meet with the Ad floc Study Committee, review its proposals and priorities and make a determination for its budget and implementation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners reserve from the 199011991 budget an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 to fund initial implementation of information retrieval capability for the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. David L. Moffitt, Commissioner Dist. #15 376 LYNN D. ALLEN Clerk ' ROY REWOLD tWaiFberson Commissioners Minutes Continued, November 9 0 1989 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Government and Transportation Committee. There were no objections. In accordance with Rule XXII, the following referrals were made by the Chairperson: GOVERNMENT AND TRANSPORTATION A. Emmet Coasty -ghway Bill Board Zoning PLANNING AND BITft0I:1; a. tOchigaq Association of Counties-MAC/ITT Long Distance Plan PUBLIC SERVCES p_ National Assoc. of Counties-Community Development Block Grant Restrictions t. U.S. Dept. of Labor CETA Audit-Debt Collection OTHERS --TETW6-1d, McConne11 2 Crake, Hobart, Johnson, Pernick, R. Kuhn a. Waterford Township OppdTjng the ''rens er o ontiao Lake Recreation Area Land to the Dept, of Corrections for Use as a Prison Site Management & Budget -75.7-7FIIITUTation - Revocation of IFE Polyvoltac, Inc., Auburn -Hills There were no objections to the referrals. The Chairperson stated the next meeting of the Board will he November 30, 1989 at 9:30 A.M. The Board adjourned at 11:45 A.M.