HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1988.04.14 - 7210OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
April 14, 1988
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold at 9:37 A.M. in the Courthouse Auditorium,
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48053.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard
Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, Angus McPherson, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks,
Page, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox. (25)
ABSENT: Law, Price. (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Donald W. Jensen.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Ruel McPherson supported by Susan Kuhn the minutes of the March 24, 1988 meeting be
approved as presented.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Doyon supported by Hobart the Agenda be approved as presented.
AYES: Oaks, Page, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell, Crake, Doyon, Gosling,
Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt.
(21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the agenda was approved.
Clerk read letters from employees of the Friend of the Court regarding a request to hold a
rehearing on classification change request. (Referred to the Personnel Committee.)
Misc. 88073
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Facilities Engineering Division - CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE COURTHOUSE MASTER PLANNING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #87337 of this Board indicated the intent to have the
County Building Authority acquire additional facilities at the County Courthouse; and
WHEREAS the 1988-1989 Biennial Budget Capital Improvement Plan included an intent to
proceed with this decision; and
WHEREAS a comprehensive master plan which includes a comprehensive space needs master
plan, a comprehensive parking and traffic master plan and a conceptual budget for the additional
courthouse facilities is critical to the success of the program; and
WHEREAS Minoru Yamasaki Associates of Troy, Michigan has provided a proposal to complete
these tasks at a cost of $218,240; and
WHEREAS funds are available in the 1988 Capital Improvement Program, Building Section, and
the Facilities Engineering recommends Minoru Yamasaki Associates proposal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1) The contract proposal of Minoru Yamasaki Associates be accepted and the contract
awarded in concurrence with Planning and Building Recommendations,
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2) Funds be provided from the 1988 Capital Improvement Program - Building Section not to
exceed $218,240,
3) The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the contract with Minoru Yamasaki Associates of Troy, 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 the adoption of this
resolution. The award shall not be effective until the awardee has been notified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the expressed intent of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to include in the Bond proceeds sufficient funds to cover the cost of all master
planning associated with the Courthouse Complex expansion.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddeil, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AVM Page, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, _Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Doyon, Gosling,
Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks. (20)
NAYS: Aaron, Lanni, R. McPherson. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88074
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Probate Court - MATCHING FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE EXPENDITURES - LEGAL ACTION FOR VIOLATION
OF THE HEADLEE AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on two previous occasions, Miscellaneous Resolution #85338 and Miscellaneous
Resolution #86202, Oakland County has requested the State Legislature to take appropriate action to
meet their obligation under Public Act 87 of 1978 to match 50% of the county's child care fund
expenditures; and
WHEREAS the cap on the state matching funds for child care expenditures has resulted in a
shift of approximately $800,000 in child care costs from the state to Oakland County for fiscal
years 1981 through 1986; and
WHEREAS this action by the State of Michigan in reducing their proportion of the child
care fund expenditures is a violation of Article 9, Section 29 (Headlee Amendment) of the State
Constitution; and
WHEREAS Public Act 101 of the Public Acts of 1979 established a Local Government Review
Board for the purpose of hearing and deciding upon the validity of claims from local units of
government for alleged violations by the state of Article 9, Section 29 of the Constitution; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners on Miscellaneous Resolution #86260 dated September 11,
1986 authorized the Executive's Departments of Management and Budget and Corporation Counsel to
file a claim with the Local Government Review Board established under Public Act 101 of the Public
Acts of 1979 for the recovery of the matching child care funds withheld by the State of Michigan;
and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners on Miscellaneous Resolution #86260 further requested
the Executive's Departments of Management and Budget and Corporation Counsel to initiate
appropriate legal action against the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the State has continued to underfund their required 50% share of child care fund
costs making it imperative that the County of Oakland initiate appropriate legal action; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners currently has a contract retaining the firm of Kohl,
Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, Clark and Hampton.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the hiring of the
firm of Kohl, Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, Clark and Hampton to take whatever legal action is necessary,
in conjunction with the work performed by the Office of Corporation Counsel, to resolve this issue.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Richard Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Doyon, Gosling,
Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson,
Moffitt, Page. (22)
NAYS; Aaron. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 88075
By General Government Committee
IN RE: (SUPPORT) FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE USE OF MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS THROUGH 1992
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and similar agencies
throughout the United States have been using tax-exempt Mortgage Revenue Bonds to provide low-cost
loans for home mortgages and improvements; and
WHEREAS the Mortgage Revenue Bond program, since its inception in the early 1970's. has
provided funding for the purchase of over 900,000 homes as well as making available many thousands
of home improvement and energy conservation loans; and
WHEREAS loans through the Mortgage Revenue Bond program are targeted to help low and middle
income people who would not be able to obtain financing from private sources; and
WHEREAS the 1986 Federal Tax Reform Act contains a provision ending the sale of Mortgage
Revenue Bonds for housing and home improvement loans after December 31, 1988; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 1522 and House Bill 2640 both call for extension of the programs
through 1992; and
WHEREAS strong support has been shown for continuation of the program. The Senate Bill has
61 co-sponsors, the House Bill contains the names of 277 co-sponsors and the Michigan Congressional
Delegation is reportedly supportive of the proposed legislation; and
WHEREAS it appears that one of these bills will be attached to an omnibus piece of
legislation yet this year rather than either or both being considered as individual bills.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports
federal legislation to extend the Mortgage Revenue Bond program through December 31, 1992.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the Michigan Congressional
Delegation.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
• Moved by Skarritt supported by Rowland the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Gosling, Hobart,
Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt,
Oaks, Page, Pernick. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient Majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88076
By General Government Committee '
IN RE: (OPPOSE) SENATE BILL 586 WHICH WOULD CREATE A LANSING-BASED "JAIL COUNCIL" AND "COUNTY JAIL
IMPROVEMENT FUND" AND SENATE BILL 587 WHICH IS TIE-BARRED TO SB 586
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 586 as introduced would create a new public act to establish a 'Jail
Council" as an autonomous entity within the State Department of Corrections and a "County Jail
Improvement Fund" within the State Department of Treasury; and
WHEREAS in the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, Urban Affairs and Economic
DeVeloOment, SB 586 was amended placing the "Jail Council" in the office of Criminal Justice of the
Department Of Management and Budget rather than in the Department of Corrections; and
WHEREAS Sheriff Nichols has reviewed the provisions of SB 586 and SB 687 and is opposed to
the legislation because it:
1. Creates an unnecessary level of bureaucracy.
2. Supplants a well-organized, well-practiced Department of Corrections jail inspection
operation with a part-time committee. (The "Jail Council' consist of 7-members appointed by the
Governor - 3 county sheriffs, 2 judges, and 2 prosecutinl attorneys).
3. Provides for an autonomous body to develop jail standards, to oversee county compliance
with :standards and to allocate funds; and
WHEREAS SB 587 is tie-barred to SB 586, and S8 587 implements its companion bill by
amending the Department of Corrections Act to remove from this department and from the Corrections .
Commission the authority to inspect jails and lockups.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners takes a
position opposing Senate Bills 586 and 587.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all legislators from
• Oakland County 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
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
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Moved by Skarritt supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Crake, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S.
Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon; McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson ; R. McPherson, Moffitt ; Oaks, Page, Perniao
Rewold. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88077
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Probate Court - ATTORNEY REFEREES IN JUVENILE DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on June 11, 1987 the Michigan Supreme Court adopted new Michigan Court Rules
governing proceedings in the Juvenile Division of the Probate Court, effective January 1, 1988; and
WHEREAS Michigan Court Rule 5.913 limits referees presiding at child protective matters to
referees qualified as attorneys; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Probate Court presently has an experienced group of referees who
regularly hear these matters and do an excellent job but who are not attorneys; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Probate Court, the Michigan Probate Judges Association, the
Michigan Association of Counties, other associations, groups and individuals requested the Michigan
Supreme Court to reconsider the limitations of MCR 5.913 which resulted in a modification of the
original rule and an effective date of July 1, 1988; and
WHEREAS compliance with the rule would be served by having qualified attorney referees
available upon its effective date; and
WHEREAS for the referees to be trained and prepared to preside at juvenile hearings
beginning July 1, 1988, it is necessary to recruit and hire them prior to that time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Oakland County Probate Court to initiate recruitment and hiring efforts for two individuals licensed
to practice law in Michigan for the position of Juvenile Court Referee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes funds for
salaries, fringe benefits and necessary facilities for these positions.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, 1 move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Susan G. Kuhn, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 88078
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Sheriff Department - REQUEST FOR STUDENT POSITION FOR WARRANTS, PROTECTIVE SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Warrants area of Protective Services is responsible for processing all
warrants which come into the Sheriff Department as well as cancelling all warrants as requested;
and
WHEREAS an increase in the number of arrests, prosecutions and township contracts has
resulted in an increase in the volume of warrants to be processed; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has utilized overtime and an emergency salaries position
and has temporarily reassigned employees from other areas within the Department but has still been
unable to keep current in processing warrants; and
WHEREAS additional staffing is deemed necessary to handle the volume of work;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to create one (1) governmental Student position in the Patrol
unit of Protective Services.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandra, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
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Misc. 88079
Ly i)2rsonnel Comittee
IN RE: Management and Budget - EQUALIZATION DIVISION REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies an Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division has, within the last year and a half, had several major
organizational changes which have resulted in net annual savings; and
WHEREAS the effect of that reorganization has placed more responsibility on certain lower
level classifications within the Division; and
WHEREAS the Manager of Equalization is requesting additional organizational changes which
would utilize existing staff n a 2ore flexible and irterca.f6eabla manwer; anzl
WHEREAS there are currently distinctions in classification job titles and work assignments
between the Real Property Appraisal section and the Personal Property section; and
WHEREAS the Manager of Equalization requests the creation of a single, more generic
classification series which will provide greater flexibility and utilization of staff;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following changes be implemented:
I. Create the following new classifications and salary ranges.
OR BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 0/T
Equal Appr I-Cert 7 22.3 22,178 23,434 24,650 25,945 27,201 777
Equal Appr II-Cart 11 25,266 26,762 28,299 29,815 31,331 32,846 Ex.
Equal Appr III-Cert 13 27,996 29,714 31,430 33,148 34,865 36,583 Ex.
2. Reclassify the Real Property Appraiser I-Certified (grade 9) and Personal Property
Auditor I-Certified (grade 9) employees to Equalization Appraiser I-Certified (grade 9).
3. Reclassify the Real Property Appraiser II-Certified (grade 10) and Personal Property
Auditor II-Certified (grade 11) employees to Equalization Appraiser II-Certified (grade 11).
4. Reclassify the Real Property Appraiser III-Certified (grade 12) and Personal Property
Auditor III-Certified (grade 12) employees to Equalization Appraiser III-Certified (grade 13).
5. Retitle the classification of Personal Property Auditor I to Equalization Appraiser
Trainee with no change in salary grade.
.6. Delete the ;ollo .ing classifications from the Oakland County Salary Schedule:
Real Property Appraiser I-Certified
.sal Property Appraiser II-Certified
Real Property Appraiser III-Certified
Personal Property Auditor I-Certified
Personal Property Auditor II-Certified
Personal Property Auditor III-Certified
Personal Property Auditor II
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. 88030
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: REAFFIRMATION OF AND AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY'S EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS federal and state agencies require as a condition of continued funding that
employers have affirmative action plans containing a written policy statement; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed Oakland County's current "Statement of Equal
Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy" as shown in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS after reviewing said policy, the Personnel Committee recommends that the
affirmative action statement be amended.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners amends the
first paragraph of the Oakland County "Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Policy" to read as follows: "It is the intention of the County of Oakland to provide equal
employment opportunities to each employee or applicant for employment and, in accordance with
applicable federal and state statutes and the Merit System Resolution, tp prohibit illegal
employment discriminatien on the basis of race, sex, aye, physical and mental handicap, national
origin, religious belief, or political affiliation. Sexual harassment is a form of sex
discrimination from which all individuals are protected."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amended document (Attachment B) shall be the County of
Oakland's 'Statement of Eoual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners reaffirms Oakland
County's comitment to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
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Mr, Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
Copy of Attachments A and 8 on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Calandro supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Cra%e, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart,
Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt,
Oaks, Page, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88081
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - Facilities Maintenance - AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR
SERVICE CENTER PRIMARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Pontiac Service Center's primary electrical distribution system is over 15
years old and the system's cables are beginning to fail; and
WHEREAS the cable failures are becoming more frequent and causing costly disruptions to
County operations; and
WHEREAS no backup primary system exists to most County facilities on the Service Center;
and
WHEREAS the primary distribution system was designed to accommodate additional cabling to
provide backup primary electrical power to the majority of the County facilities; and
WHEREAS the Service Center Primary Electrical System Improvements are estimated to cost
$900,000; and
WHEREAS funding for this project is available in the Utilities Section of the 1988 Capital
Improvement Program,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Public Works be, and is hereby,
authorized to prepare plans and specifications, advertise said project for bids, receive bids, and
to report to the Planning and Building Committee upon receipt and tabulation of such bids.
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 Doyon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R.
Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Page,
Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Report
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Sheriff Department - Narcotics Enforcement Team, Two (2) Positions for Forfeiture Analyses
(Miscellaneous Resolution #88055)
To the Oakland County Board of Commfssioners.
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and GentleMen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #88055, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following change:
To delete the paragraphs beginning NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
and replace them with the following:
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to create the new classification of N.E.T. Auditor with the
following salary range:
Salary
Grade Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
14 $29,470 $31,299 $3•3',128 $34,956 $36,785 $38,614
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create two (2) governmental positions in the Sheriff Department,
Protective Services, Narcotics Enforcement Team (436-20) as follows:
1 N.E.T. Auditor
1 Office Leader
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 100% of all expenses incurred by these positions be reimbursed
by the Narcotics Enforcement Board. If such funding shall not be sufficient to cover the salary
and fringe benefit costs for these positions, the positions shall be abolished."
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
Misc. 88055
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Sheriff Department
NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM TWO (2) POSITIONS FOR FORFEITURE ANALYSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners through the 1988/1989 Budget added
additional officers to the Narcotics Enforcement Team; and
WHEREAS the local police agencies in conjunction with the increased County effort has
added additional officers to enforce narcotics laws; and
WHEREAS the additional staff will require more Forfeiture Analyses and complex accounting
records; and
WHEREAS the Narcotics Enforcement Board has recommended to allocate the first 20% of all
forfeited funds to pay for two (2) positions necessary to collect, analyze and process both the data
and the actual seized funds that the officers will be responsible for; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff supports this concept.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
addition of two (2) new positions in the Sheriff's Department, Protective Services Narcotics
Enforcement Team (436-20).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Personnel Committee establish the classification and
salaries for the positions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 100% of all expenses incurred by these positions be reimbursed
by the Narcotics Enforcement Board.
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
tbjectons.
Misc. 88062
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: EMS and Emer2,ency Merecjement Division - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - TOWNSHIP OF
HIGHLAND
To the Oakland County Board af Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No.'s 7865,
7971, ond .8664 ,3.eeeted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be
utilized within the Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and
WWI_REAS the Couniy share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as has been the
policy previously establishei by the Board of CoMmissiorwrs by various Miscellaneous Resolutions,
whereby lceel units pay eto-five percent and the County twenty-five percent with the County
being re4cesble for the maintenence and electrieal costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the. Township of Highland, per the attached Purchase Agreement, has requested to
participate in the siren system; and
1,:HEREAS the Township of Highland has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total
estimated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the Township of Highland
agrees that Oaklare: County will retain ownership of the siren and will be responsible for the
nein -U.-fiance and the electrical costs for said siren purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the appropriation of $3,437.50, consistent with the attached•budget, as Oakland County's match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditures of this appropriation is contingent upon the
execution of the attached written agreement between the County and the Township of Highland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be and is hereby authorized to execute
said agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written quarterly progress reports be presented to the Public
Services Committee ;ay the Manager of the Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management
Division and to the balance of the members of the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Chairperson
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Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: EMS and Emergency Management Division - Tornado Warning System Expansion - Township of
Highland (Miscellaneous Resolution #88062)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #88062 and finds:
1) The Township of Highland has requested participation in the siren system through the
purchase of one (1) tornado siren;
2) Estimated cost of the siren is $13,750, of which $10,312 (75%) is the Township of
Highland share and $3,438 (25%) is County share;
3) Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership of the sirens and
will be responsible for maintenance and electrical costs for the sirens;
4) $3,438 is available in the 1988 Contingency Account, said funds to be transferred for
Capital Outlay as follows:
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency $(3,438)
4-27302-177-13-00-5997 Capital Outlay 3,438
$ -a-
5) Further, the Finance Committee finds that costs for maintenance contracts• and
electricity will be ongoing (annual).
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Oaks the resolution (with Fiscal Note attached) be
adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks,
Page, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt. (25)•
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88082
By Commissioners David L. Moffitt and John J. McDonald
IN RE: REQUEST ACTION BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND OAKLAND COUNTY HOSPITALS TO ALLEVIATE EMERGENCY
DEPARTMENT REROUTING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS despite the best efforts of the hospitals in Oakland County, emergency department
reroutings continue to be a significant problem; and
WHEREAS these reroutings are due in large part to inadequate critical care and emergency
department capacity and inadequate registered nurse staffing; and
WHEREAS the current requirement that any hospital obtain a Certificate of Need before
changes in the hospital facility which will cost more than $150,000 are initiated has hindered the
efforts of hospitals to increase critical care and emergency department capacity; and
WHEREAS the national average threshold for Certificates of Need is over one million
dollars, and eleven states have eliminated the requirement for Certificates of Need; and
WHEREAS it is projected that national hospital nursing vacancies will be 40% in 1990.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports
efforts to increase the Certificate of Need threshold in order to allow hospitals to address
facility shortcomings in an expeditious manner; and urges all hospitals in Southeastern Michigan to
take all appropriate steps to limit and hopefully bring to an end the necessity of rerouting
critical care patients by expanding both facilities and staffing necessary to serve the County's
growing population.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners request that the
State of Michigan take all necessary steps to increase the number of graduates from registered
nursing programs in the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all Oakland County
legislators and the County's legislative agent.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
David L. Moffitt, Commissioner District #15
John J. McDonald, Commissioner, District #27
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services and Health and Human
Services Committees. There were no objections. -
The Chairperson stated the next meeting of the Board will be April 28, 1988 at 7:30 P.M.
The Board adjourned at 10:00 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN
Clerk
ROY REWOLD
Chairperson