HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1988.01.21 - 7205OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
January 21, 1988
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold at 9:35 A.M. in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Bishop, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Lanni, Law,
Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, Angus McPherson, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Skarritt, Wilcox. (22)
ABSENT: Caddell, Hobart, Susan Kuhn, Page, Rowland. (5)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Larry Crake.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Moffitt supported by RueI McPherson the minutes of the December 10, 1987 and
January 7, 1988 meetings be approved as presented.
A sufficient majority having voted therefcr, the minutes were approved.
Lawrence Pernick introduced Martin Hollander, Chairperson of the Southfield TWA (Tax
Increment Finance Authority). Mr. Hollander presented a check in the amount of $89,402.55 to the
County of Oakland on behalf of the TWA Authority.
Clerk read letter of thanks from Linda Smith, Director of Retired Senior Volunteer
Program of Oakland County for the $5,000 approved by the Board for their program. (Rcccivt:!d and
Filed)
Misc. 88001
By Finance Committee
RE: SHERIFF DEMRTMENT - NARCOTIC ENFJRCEMENT TEAM (NET) EVIDENCE FUND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
'4HEREAS the 13e:13-1989 Biennial Budget includes :;125,000 both in 1988 and 198S - for the NET
Evidence e'und based on previous staff levels; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners increased the NET staff by five (5) positions; and
WHEREAS these five (5) additional positions will require additional evidence fund
support, as well as general operating and capital outlay, including five (5) additional vehicles
and equipment; and
WEEREAS the County Executive is in agreement with the request for an additional operating
allocation to support the expanded staff; including the additional vehicles; and
WHEREAS under the Boards direction the NET Unit has used the increased county staff
commitment to leverage an additional five (5) staff umbers from local jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS the new staff require further operating support, including the allocation an
additional five (5) vehicles plus equipment for a total of ten; and
WHEREAS an additional staff clerical support position is also requested to support the
new staff; and
WHEREAS the County Executive is in agreement with the request for additional operating to
cover the expanded staff including the five (5) additional vehicles.
NOW THERE,=ORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 19E3-1989 Biennial Budget be amended to reflect the
expansion of the Sheriffs' NET Unit as specified below:
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Contingency
Overtime
Evidence Fund
Travel & Conference
Deputy Supplies
Deputy Uniform Expense
Capital Outlay
Radio Communication
Leased Vehicles
Telephone Communications
Contingency
Overtime
Evidence Fund
Travel and Conference
Deputy Supplies
Deputy Uniform Expense
Radio Communication
Leased Vehicles
Telephone Communications
$(391,875)
10,000
75,000
5,000
1,500
1,500
213,025
9,600
70,000
6,250
$ -0-
$(196,020)
10,000
/5,000
5,000
1,500
1,500
11,520
84,000
7,500
$ -0---
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1988
4-101 00-909-01 -00-9900
4-10100-436-20-00-1002
4-10100-436-20-00-3343
4-10100-436-20-00-3752
4-10100-432-01-00-4820
4-101 00-432-01 -00-4822
4-10100-436-20-00-5998
4-10100-439-01-00-6600
4-10100-436-01-00-6610
4-10100-439-10-00-6750
1989
4-10100-909-01-00-9900
4-10100-436-20-00-1002
4-10100-436-20-00-3343
4-10100-436-20-00-3752
4-10100-432-01-00-4820
4-10100-432-01-00-4822
4-10100-439-01-00-6600
4-10100-436-01-00-6610
4-10100-439-10-00-6750
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorize the expansion of the
county vehicle fleet by ten (10)vehicles as requested for the NET Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the NET Unit present it's needs for clerical support to the
Personnel Committee.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee', I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Committee Member
Copy of Schedule A on file in County Clerk's Office,
Moved by Wilcox supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted,
AYES: Gosling, Jensen, B. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson,
R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Calandro,
Crake, Doyon. (22)
NAr: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88002
By Finance Committee
IN RE: RISK MANAGER - IMPREST CASH ACCOUNT WORKERS' COMPENSATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #81012 authorized the establishment of a self-insured
Workers' Compensation Fund for county officials and employees; and
WHEREAS an imprest cash account established for the administrator of the Workers'
Compensation Fund will substantially reduce cost and administrative burden to the County; and
WHEREAS Fred S. James and Company has been retained to administer said fund, under a
professional services contract reviewed December 3, 1987 by the Finance Committee, for the period
December 31, 1987 through January 1, 1989; and
WHEREAS the establishment of an imprest cash account is specified in the contract so that
James and Company can effectively pay qualified claims and losses; and
WHEREAS sufficient funds are available in the Workers Compensation Fund to establish an
imprest cash account.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the establishment of an imprest cash account for the administrator of the Workers' Compensation
Fund not to exceed $50,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds be transferred within the Workers' Compensation Fund,
as specified below to support the imprest cash account:
1-75310-001-001 Workers' Compensation Cash
1-75310-060-001 Workers' Compensation Imprest Cash
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Committee Member
$(50,000)
50,000
$ -0-
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the forego
resolution.
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Cop] of Service Agree,nent for Administration of a Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance
Pronram aw:I Addendum I Service Fees on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Law the resolution he adopted.
AYES: Jensen, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson,
R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Calandro,
Crake, Doyon, Gosling. (22)
NAYS: None. (0:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8E003
By Finance Committee
IN RE: EQUALIZATIN DIVISION - LEGAL FEES - XEROX CORPORATION VS OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Xerox Corporation has caused the County of Oakland to incur sizeable legal
expenses through litigation before the Michigan Tax Tribunal; and
HEREAS the difference hetween Xerox Corporation contention of State Equalized Value and
Oakland County's is approximately $30 million for 1980, 1981, 1982 and while a motion is now
pending before the Michigan Court of Appeals to include a yet undetermined additional amount for
1983 and 1984; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, through its attorneys and with the cooperation of the
Cities, Townships, and School Districts involved, have prevailed, thus preserving for all units of
government in the County of Oakland over $1,652,000 in tax revenue; and
WHEREAS legal action is outstanding for the pending case of discrimination and exemption
issues, and the Xerox Corporation has appealed the case to the Michigan Court of A?peals; and
WHEREAS other manufacturers and leasing companies have observed our efforts and
determination in defending ourselves successfully and this may act as a deterrent for future
appeals; and
WHEREAS Shifman, Goodman and Carlson,P,C.....have....stemitted.....tinmoices in. the...amount of $1„900
for legal services rendered in preparation of the appeal for the period September 1, 1987 through
November 30, 1987; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel finds the legal fees reasonable.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorize payment of legal
fees in the amount of S1,900 and finds said amount in the 1987 Contingency Account for such
purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $1,S00 be transferred from the 1987 Contingency Account to
the Equalization Division budget as follows:
4-10100-9C9-01-00-9000 Contingency Account $(1,900)
4-10100-126-01-00-3456 Equalization Div. Legal 1,900
-0-
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Committee Member
Moved by Wilcox supported by Gosling the resolution be adopted.
AYES: R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson,
Moffitt, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Bishop, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling,
Jensen. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSTAIN: Aaron. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88004
By Finance Committee
IN RE: HEALTH DIVISION - 1987/88 AIDS COUNSELING AND TESTING PROGRAM GRANT - ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #86186 requires the Finance Committee to review
acceptance of all grants that vary less than fifteen (15) percent from the original grant
application; ana
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #86186 authorized application for the Aids Counseling
and Testing Program Grant as an on-going grant in the amount of $81,750 for the period October 1,
1987 through September 30, 1988; and
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WHEREAS
Department of
original grant a,iplication
WHEREAS sal
WHEREAS appIica
commitment; and
WHEREAS this
Corporation Counsel:
NOW THERE
Aids Counseling and 1
appropriate budget
BE IT FURTNER
ttee has reviewed said grant as approved by the Michigan
is the grant award in the amount of $81,750, the same as the
the same time )cried; and
,m is fdnded 100Z by the State and requires no County match; and
acceptance of the grant does not obligate the County to any future
contract has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office at
RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Program Grant award in the amount of $81,750 and authorizes the
[SOLVED that one (1) 1.00 funded full-time Public Health Program
the Finarce Cam
Health ..:Td fi
Coordinator be created in the Health Division Budget - Aids Counseling and Testing unit for the
time period October 1, 1987 through Soptember 30, 1088.
BE IT FURTITER 00501:780 tfiat continuation of said positions is contingent upon continued
State funding for the prG
BE. IT FURTHER that the Chairperson ot this Board is hereby authorized to approve
minor changes and extensions.,, not to exceed a El!=t:?eii percent variance, which is
consistent with the rant as appeioeH.
Mr. Chairereii:., on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Committee Member
Report
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Health Division - 1987/S8 Aids Counseling and Testing Program Grant Acceptance
To the Finance Ccor;littc,e
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 Perseqael Committee, I submit the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Wilcox supported by Bishop the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Bishop the resolution be adopted.
Pernick,
R. Kuhn.
AYES: Lanni, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks,
Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Jensen,
(22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88005
By General Government Committee
IN RE: (SUPPORT) LEGISLATION GIVING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS • AUTHORITY TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF TIME
PERIODS FOR LIQUOR LICENSE ESCROWS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS local liquor licenses are in some instances being held in escrow for extended
periods of time; and
WHEREAS because escrow holding periods at times are excessive, it is clear that local
jurisdictions should become involved in the determination of limitations in the escrowing of local
liquor licenses; and
WHEREAS in order to allow local jurisdictions to participate in the liquor license escrow
period determination process, an amendment to state law is needed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urgesthatthe
Michigan Liquor Control Act be amended to permit local governing bodies to approve any extension of
a liquor license escrow period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all Oakland County State
Legislators and to the county's legislative agent.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE.
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Law, Luzon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Pernick,
Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Calandro,Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Jensen, R. Kuhn.
(21)
NAYS: Lanni. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88006
By General Government Committee
IN RE: (SUPPORT) PROVISION OF NECESSARY FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE WORK OF LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING
DISTRICTS (TITLE III)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Title III, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 is
aimed at assisting communities to meet their responsibilities with regard to potential chemical
emergencies; and
WHEREAS this Act specificially is designed to increase the public's knowledge of and
access to information relating to the presence of hazardous chemicals in the community and the
effect that release of these chemicals into the environment may have; and
WHEREAS the State Community Planning and Right-to-Know Commission has designated each
Michigan County as a Local Emergency Planning District and is appointing local emergency planning
committees for each district to establish rules and give public notice of its activities; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's Local Emergency Planning Committee has been activated and supports
the statewide effort to obtain necessary funding for the Title III program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners take a
position urging state and federal legislators to provide the needed funding to carry out this
program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the Michigan Association
of Counties (MAC) and to the National Association of Counties (NACo).
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOV-ERNMENI-COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by McDonald the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks,
Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Jensen,
Lanni, Law. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Pernick,
R. Kuhn,
Misc. 88007
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OAKLAND LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY
(OLHSA)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners referred the issue of reporting requirement's by the
Oakland/Livingston Human Service Agency to the Health and Human Services Committee; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners had previously passed a resolution which required a
reporting format as part of the Interlocal Agreement with Livingston County; and
WHEREAS one of the main difficulties in communication between the two boards is a lack of
knowledge of OLHSA's programs prior to them being implemented; and
WHEREAS Oakland County furnishes OLHSA a staffing grant and office facilities by which it
can acquire grants and contracts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners continue:, to
:-quire the N.)r,Adt laid ;n thai torl ocul Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report be prepared by the Oakland Livingston Human Service
Agency (OLHSA) describing all grants and contracts that are applied for by (USA. Such reports are
to pass through the Health and Human Services Committee and referred to the full Board at its
discretion.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Donald Bishop, Vice Chairperson
Moved by Bishop supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
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Moved by Jensen supported by Gosling the resolution be amended in the BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph by changing the end of the paragraph to read: " and referred to the full
Board at the discretion of the Committee."
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Pernick, Price,
RewoId, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Jensen, R. Kuhn, Lanni,
Law, Luxon, (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Misc. 87335
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMNISTRATION QUARTERLY REPORT - DECEMBER, 1987
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Report approved by the Board of
Commissioners for Grades 1 - 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 Salary Administration Quarterly Report for December, 1982 was submitted to
Personnel ColTittee identifyinc,: the revos requested and the salary carade changes recommended by
the Personnel Department after completian of th i s 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 report
recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved this report;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that changes be implemented for the following
classifications as shown:
Classifications Salary Grade
From: To:
_Jury Clerk 9 10
Finance Officer-Comm. Dev. Change to no overtime
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Personnel Department - Salary Administration Quarterly Report - December, 1987 (Miscellaneous
Resolution #87335)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rude XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneou s
Resolution #87335 and finds:
I) The Personnel Committee has approved the attached Salary Administration Quarterly
Report for December 1987, upgrading one (1) Jury Clerk in the Circuit Court Judicial Administration
Unit,
2) Salary cost for the period January 30, 1988 through December 30, 1988 is $1,236,
fringe benefit cost for the same period is $329,
3) 1989 salary cost is $1,310, fringe benefit cost for 1989 is $349,
4) Funds are available in the 1988-1989 Appropriation Reserve for Transfer
Classification and Rate Changes Account (909-01-00-9902) and recommends the following amendments:
1.988
4-10100-909-01-00-9902 Rate & Classification Changes $(1,565)
4-10100-311-01-00-1001 Circuit Court Salary 1,236
4-10100-311-01-00-2070 Circuit Court Fringes 329
$ -0-
1989
4-10100-909-01-00-9902
4-10100-311 -01 -00-1001
4-10100-311-01-00-2070
Rate g Classification Changes $(1,659).
Circuit Court Salaries 1,310
Circuit Court Fringes 349
-0 -
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Calandro supported by Law the resolution (with a favorable Fiscal Note attached)
be adopted.
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AYES: McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Jensen, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law,
Luxon, McConnell. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution (with a positive Fiscal Note
attached) was adopted.
Misc. 88008
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - DELETION OF ONE (I) CIRCUIT COURT SERVICE OFFICER
POSITION AND CREATION OF TWO (2) TYPIST I POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Co;;]missioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Court Service unit in the Friend of the Court division is engaged in
locating, arresting and transporting respondents to the County Jail for whom there are outstanding
bench warrants for resolution of a child support arrearage; and
WHEREAS to increase the efficiency of the Court Service unit, the Friend of the Court has
developed a system to dispose of bench warrants by mail combined with follow-up phore callinj to
encourage voluntary appearance on the bench warrant, and has found this approach to be worthwhile
and effective; and
WHEREAS the recent retirement of a Court Service Officer has allowed the Friend of the
Court to review the operation of the Court Service unit and recommend that funding for the vacant
Circuit Court Service Officer position would best be utilized to provide two (2) Typist I positions
for bench warrant mailing and follow-up purposes; and
WHEREAS no additional County funds are required for this proposal;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that one (1) position of Circuit Court Service Officer
(#02753) be deleted, and that two (2) Typist I positions be created in the Court Service Unit of
the Friend of the Court division.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSOANEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandra Chairperson
The Chairperson referrred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There uare no
objeetions.
Misc. 38009
By Personnel Committee
IH RE: CENTRAL SERVICES, PARKS AND RECREATION -SPLITTING OF GATE ATTENDANT POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Parks and Recreation is no longer contracting out the Cross Country Ski Rental
Program; and
WHEREAS this has resulted in the need for Parks and Recreation staff to handle the rental
of ski equipment; and
WHEREAS Parks and Recreation proposes to split six (6) existing Gate Attendant pesiticils
(2,088 hours each) into twelve (12) cart-time non-eligible positions (1,000 hours per position) to
assist with the ski rental program; and
WHEREAS the funds allotted for the :misting six (5) Gate Attendant positim;s is
sufficient to cover the costs of the proposed changes and would result in ar additional annual
savings of $7,594;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
splitting of the folloinc six (6) existing Gate Attendant positions (2,088 hours each) into two
(2) positions each, at 1,000 hours for each position to assist with the Cross Country Ski Rental
program.
Unit Position
At Addison Oaks - 15 00211
15 00212
At Independence Oaks - 25 02550
2.5 00434
At Waterford Oaks Activities Center - 35 02346
35 02980
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to transfer one part-time non-eligible Gate Attendant position
from Waterford Oaks to Addison Oaks and to transfer one other art-time non-eligible Gate Attendant
position from Waterford Oaks to Independence Oaks.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregong resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 88010
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE - CREATION OF ONE (1) PART-TIME NON-ELIGIBLE CLERICAL TRAINEE
POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentren:
WHEREAS the Solid Haute Unit acts as staff support to the Municipal Solid Waste Board and
its four committees, as well s ,:.nh Solid Waste Planning Committee and Recycling Committee; and
WHEREAS these committees meet an average of six times per month; and
WHEREAS the staff support responsibility involves assisting the Chairpersons in
conducting the meetlr!e. and taking minutes of the meeting; and
WHEREAS ti us there is no clerical support assigned to the Solid Waste unit, either the
Chief Engineer or Cii Ligineer iii must take minutes and borrow clerical support from other areas
to type the minutes ud provide other required clerical duties; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee recommends that clerical support be funded from the
professional services line item of the Solid Waste unit;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDthatone (1) pant-time non-eligible Clerical Trainee position
be established for a total of BOO hours per year in the Solid Waste Unit of the Public Works
Administration Division.
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. 88011
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL - ESTABLISH 1988 RATES - MUNICIPALITIES BOARD AND CARE CONTRACTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the .Oakland County Animal Control Division administers the provisions of P. A. 339
of 1919, as amended (the Dog Law); and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division renders services to local jurisdictions on Purchase
of Service Contracts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of i:ounissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution 56347,
dated December 11, 1986, established a unit price of $7.18 per day to be charged for board and
care; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division and the Department of Management and
Budget have determined through a cost analysis that this fee should be increased to a unit price
not to exceed $8.56 per day to be charged for hoard and care; ,and
WHEREAS the government of Oakland County would recover ION, of its costs for such board
and care.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
establish a unit price not to exceed $8.56 per day for board and care to be charged to
municipalities purchasing service contracts with Oakland County Animal Control Division.
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 Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 88012
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL - ESTABLISH 1988 RATES - MUNICIPALITIES DISPOSAL CONTRACTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division administers the provisions of P.A. 339
of 1919 as amended (the Dog Law); and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division renders services to local jurisdictions on Purchase
of Service Contracts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution 86348 dated
December 11, 1986, established a unit price of $5.73 for disposal of small dead animals and a unit
price of $6.94 for live small animals and a unit price of $2.02 for disposal of boarded animals;
and
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division and the )epartment of Management and
Budget have determined through a cost analysis that these fees should be increased to a unit arice
not to exceed $6.86 for disposal of small dead animals and a unit price not to exceed $7.84 for
live small animals be charged and decrease the unit price not to exceed $1.90 for disposal of
boarded animals be charged; and
WHEREAS the government of OaMand County would recover 100% of its costs for disposal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
establish a unit price not to exceed 56.85 for disposal of dead small animals be charged, and a
unit price not to exceed $7.84 for.disposal of live small animals be charged, and a unit price not
to exceed 51.90 for disposal of boarded animals be charged to municipalities purchasing service
contracts with the Oakland County Animal Control Division.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
fore9oing resolution.
PnLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee'. There were no
objections.
Misc. 88013
C. Public Services Committee
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - FUNDING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
To the 0,nklad County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 16 of the Public Acts of 1980, being MCLA 551.331 et seq., and knnwn
as the Famly Counseling Services Act, was enacted to establish family counseling services; and
WHEREAS the Sith Judicial Circuit Court has established by a Judicial resolution dated
February 8, 1930, that the Circuit Court is involvad in providing family counseling services to
families undergoing the divorce process; and
WHEREAS MCLA 551.331 at seq. details the services to be provided by Circuit Court
pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS MCLA 531,35M1.. prcvides. that "family. counseling services ,... stall include.
domestic violence and child abuse ...; and
WHEREAS the HAVEN, 92 Whittemore Street, Pontiac, Michigan 48053 (hereinafter referred to
as the "Shelter") offers unique and necessary services in comPliance with the mandate of the Act;
and
WHEREAS the Shelter has requested that the Circuit Court provide funding for tae
operational expenses for the Shelter for a period beginning January 1, 1988, and ending December
31, 1988; and
WHEREAS the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court has reviewed the Shelter's request and has
authorized the expenditure of funds in the amount of $10,000; and
WHEREAS there are sufficient funds available in the 1937 Professional Services line item
of the Family Consoling Unit, these funds haviq been ccllected pursuant to Public Act 4 of the
Public Acts of 1980, being MCLA 551.103; and
WHEREAS Family Counseling funds must be spent ter the purposes set forth in the Family
Counseling Services Act referred to above; and
WHEREAS the Public Services tommitcec has reviewed the proposal submitted by the Shelter
and recommenc:s the expen diture of 510,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairpersoa of the Board of Commissioners is hereby
adtherizee, to enter iIto a contract with the Shelter on behalf of the County of Oakland in order to
carry out the purposes of this resolution.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foi-eguin; resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, •Uc., Chairperson
The Chair;erscn referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There ere no
objections.
Misc. 88014
By Marilynn E. Gosling
IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLEARINGHOUSE AND SETTLEMENT CENTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemeni
WHEREAS in 1936 the report of the Oakland County Bar Association's President's Task Force
on Improved Dispute Resolution included a recommendation for the establishment of a Clearinghouse
and Settlement Center to direct disputants to alternative methods to resolve disputes; and
WHEREAS a Settlement Center would be capable of handling all levels of civil cases,
provided that staff is adequately trained and appropriate referral services exist; and
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WHEREAS the Settlement Center is expected to provide an alternative setting to which the
public, courts, and attorneys can recommend cases be directed for less costly, expedited
resolution; and
WHEREAS the report of the Oakland County Bar Association President's Task Force on
Dispute Resolution and the President's Commission to implement Improved Dispute Resolution includes
specific suggested means by which the Settlement Center will obtain its caseload; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Bar Association's Board of Directors has recommended that the
Settlement Center be established- as a Sec. 501(r) (3) corporation, which shall become a permanent
institution in Oakland County available to the public; and
WHEREAS the 1987 Improved Dispute Resolution Report further includes specifics as to the
general structure and the preimplementation planning for the Settlement Center, as well as the
establishment of its board of directors; and
WHEREAS legislation Introduced in June of 1987, known as the "Community Dispute
Resolution Act" would help fund, in part, a Settlement Center such as that envisioned by the
Oakland County Bar Association's Task Force by raising court filing fees by $2.00 in circuit courts
and $1.00 in district courts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Bar Association has agreed to provide the place for the
Settlement Center as well as office supplies, equipment, furniture, and other necessities; and
WHEREAS to begin implementation of this concept, funding in the amount of $60,000 is
required to hire a director.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
endorses the concept of a Settlement Center and Clearinghouse for Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby appropriates
to the Oakland County Bar Association $60,000, said money to be used for the purpose of hiring a
director.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shall reevaluate
the Settlement Center concept and process made throughout 1988 and, in particular, at year end.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Marilynn E. Gosling
County Commissioner, District #14
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee and the Finance
Committee -There were no objectdons.
Misc. 88015
By Commissioners James A. Doyen, Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Anne M. Hobart, Angus McPherson
IN RE: COUNTY GOVERNMENT CURRICULUM COMMITTEE TASK FORCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS one semester of government is a required subject for all graduating seniors under
Michigan state law; and
WHEREAS the emphasis for most government curriculum is federal and state government; and
WHEREAS there is not a comprehensive curriculum available on county government in
general and Oakland County government in specific; and
WHEREAS there are a number of collected resources available for use in designne
curriculum on county government.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record
in support of the concept of developing comprehensive county government curriculum for use in
Oakland County elementary, middle and high schools.
BE IT FURTHER', RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, through its
General Government Committee, participate in the survey study phase of this project by aeeointing
James A. Doyon, Anne M. Hobart, Richard D. Kuhn, Jr. and Angus McPherson to serve on the County
Government Curriculum Committee Task Force in conjunction with members appointed by the Oakland
Intermediate School Districl'
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Government Curriculum Committee Task Force be
authorized to co-sponsor, along with Oakland Intermediate School, a survey of the Oakland County
social studies teachers to solicit volunteers to serve on county government curriculum advisory
committee and to determine the scope of responsibility of the task force.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Government Curriculum Committee Task Force be
directed to provide the General Government Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
with periodic reports of their activities and that this task force be required to provide a
complete work plan of activity, staff-hour commitment and budget for implementation before the
final phase of this project is conducted and formal approval obtained.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution,
James A. Doyon, Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Anne M. Hobart, Angus McPherson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
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Misc. 88016
By Commissioner Thomas A. Law
IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE SOIL & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ACT, ACT 347, PA 1972
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner's Office has been designated as Lne
enforcing agency in Oakland County for the implementation of Act 347, of Public Acts 1972, for the
protection of the lakes and streams of the County; and
WHEREAS in order to assist the Drain Commissioner in carrying out his duties under Act
347, PA 1972, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Misc. Res. #87229 has increased the
number of County personnel for the soil erosion inspection function; and
WHEREAS the Dieriin Commissioner has recommended that in addition to the increase in
personnel, his office needs to have stronger enforcement power included in Act 347, PA 1972.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
request that the following amendments be made to Act 347, PA 1972:
New Proposed Section 18
A person who owns land on which an earth change has been made which may resulU iu or
contribute to soil erosion or sedimentation of the waters of the state, shall be required to
implement and maintain acceptable soil erosion and sedimentation control measures which will
effectively reduce soil erosion or sedimentation from the land on which the earth- change has been
made.
New Proposed Section 19
The county enforcing agency or the local enforcing agency shall notify by mail, with
return receipt requested, the person who owns any land which the agency determines is not in
compliance with the terms of this Act to the extent that soil erosion and sedimentation of the
waters of the state have or will reasonably occur from the land. The notice shall describe
specific measures which are required to assure that acceptable soil erosion and sedimentation
control measures, in conformance with the Act, are effective to prevent soil erosion and
sedimentation of the waters of the state. Failure of the enforcing agency to give such notice
shall not, however, constitute a defense to any action to enforce the provisions of this Act, or of
any penalty for under this Act.
New Proposed Section 20
A person who owns land subject to provisions of the Act must implement and maintain
acceptable soil erosion and sedimentation control measures in conformance with the Act within ten
(10) days after the notice of violation of the Act is given.
New Proposed Section 21
No sooner than 10 days after notice of violation of the Act has been mailed, and if the
condition of the land may result in or contribute to soil erosion or sedimentation of the waters of
the state, and if acceptable soil erosion and sedimentation control measures in conformance with
the Act are not in place, the enforcing agency, or a designee of the agency, may enter upon the
land and construct, implement and maintain acceptable soil erosion and sedimentation control
measures in conformance with the Act.
New Proposed Section 22
All expenses incurred to construct, implement and maintain acceptable soil erosion and
sedimentation control measures to bring the land in conformance with the Act, under the provisions
of Section 21, shall be paid by the person who owns the land. The enforcing agency shall have a
lien for the expenses to bring the land into conformance with the Act, to be enforced in the manner
described by the general laws of the State providing for the enforcement of tax liens.
New Proposed Section 23
The enforcing agency shall construct, implement and maintain acceptable soil erosion and
sedimentation control measures, in conformance with the Act, where the person who owns the land
fails to implement the acceptable soil erosion measures after notice, but the enforcing agency
shall not have the power to expend for the cost of the work, materials or labor more than $500.00
without prior written notice in the notice of violation of the person who owns the land that the
expenditure of more than $500.00 may be made.
New Proposed Section 24
Any person who owns land not in compliance with the Act, and who, after notice, refuses
to implement and maintain acceptable soil erosion and sedimentation control measures in conformance
with the Act shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) which fine
shall be paid to the enforcing agency responsible for the enforcement of the Act in the city,
township or village where the land is located.
New Proposed Section 25
Should any section, subdivision, clause or phrase of this Act be declared by the courts
to be invalid, the validity of the Act as a whole, or in part, shall not be affected other than the
part invalidated.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Thomas A. Law, Commissioner Dist. #26
LYNN D. ALLEN
Clerk
ROY REWOLD
Chairperson
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the following referrals were made by the Chairperson:
FINANCE
a. Child Care Fund
b. MI Dept. of Management & Budget-Allocation Reductions in Secondary Road Patrol
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Clare County-Fiscal Equity from State for All Counties
b. Jackson County-(Oppose) Increase in Judicial Salaries
c. Jackson County-(Support) State & Federal Funding for Community Right-to-Know
d. Jackson County-Implementation of Act 438, PA 1980, State Funding of Courts
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
A. Child Care Fund
b. Proposal of Penalties for Smoking Violations
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. CETA-Hearing Date, 83-CTA-22
b. MI Dept. of Management & Budget-Allocation Reductions in Secondary Road Patrol
c. CETA - Time Extension, 83 CTA-22
The Chairperson announced the next meeting of the Board will be Febrary 11, 1988 at 9:30 AM.
The Board adjourned at 10:03 A.M.