HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1988.06.09 - 7214LYNN D. ALLEN
Clerk
ROY REWOLD
Chairperson
OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
June 9, 1988
Meeting called to order at 9:36 A.M. by Chairperson Roy Rewold in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Riclard
Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, tuxon, McDonald, Angus MaPherson, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Page,
Pernick, Price, RewoId, Skarritt, Wilcox. (24)
ABSENT: Law, McConnell, Rowland. (3)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Susan Kuhn.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mr. Price requested a moment of silence be observed in honor of Oakland County Employee
and former Pontiac City Employee, Robert Mejia.
Moved by Pernick supported by Crake the minutes of the May 26, 1988 meeting be approved as
printed.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Pernick the Journal for the April Session be approved and
closed and the April Session stand adjourned sine die.
A sufficient Majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard
Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon, McDonald, Angus McPherson, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Page,
Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox. (25)
ABSENT: McConnell, Rowland. (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Crake supported by Pernick the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended for
the following items not on the agenda:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
A. Local Road Improvement Act County Referendum - Rescission of Resolution. (Waive Rule
XXVII, 5-day notification. General Government meeting held on 6/ 9/88)
B. Local Road Improvement Act - County Referendum (Waive Rule XXVII, 5-day notification.
General Government Committee meeting held on 6/ 9/88)
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AYES: Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McDonald,
A. McPherson, R. MOrherson„ MOffitt, Oaks, Page, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop,
Caddell, Calandra, Crake. (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 from Drain Commissioner George W. Kuhn stating he is enclosing the
Annual Report of the Drain Commissioner's Office for 1987.
MOved by Wilcox supported by Angus McPherson the Annual Report be received and filed.
A „sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried, and the Report was placed
The following persons addressed the Board in opposition to the Regional Prison being
located in Holly:
Bill Swarthout, Don kinglemire, Harding Matt., Jr., Don Kane and Larry Charest, all of
Holly.
Commissioners David Moffitt, Dennis Aaron, Larry Pernick and Lillian Oaks presented a
Commendation to Allan Kushner, retiring Director of the Jewish Community Council.
Misc. 88143
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services - Health Division - 1987/88 ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH INSPECTIONS OF ADULT AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES LICENSED BY THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Public Health has contracted with the Oakland County
Health Division for the last eight (8) fiscal years to provide environmental health inspections of
facilities to be licensed by the Michigan Department of Social Services; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Public Health wishes to continue this contract for the
period October 1, 1987, through September 30, 1988; and
WHEREAS said contract adds no additional staff nor resources; and
WHEREAS the reimbursement in the amount of $38,000 is included in the 1988/89 Adopted
Budget and General Appropriations Act as Health Division revenue; and
WHEREAS this contract has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of
Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS approval of said contract does not obligate the County to any future commitments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
1987/88 Environmental Health Inspections of Adult and Child Care Facilities licensed by the Michigan
Department of Social Services Reimbursement Agreement in the amount of $48,638.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to execute said contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1988/89 Budget be amended as follows:
Revenues
3-22100-162-20-00-2180 Group Care/Foster Home Services $10,638
Expenditures
4-10100-109-01-00-9900 Contingency $10,638
-0-
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Agreement on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Caddell supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, A. McPherson, R. McPherson
Moffitt, Oaks, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandra Crake,
Doyon. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
on file.
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Misc. 88144
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Risk Managemeht - CREAMON OF SAFETY COORDINATOR POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners created the position of Risk Manager in 1967 to be
responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive risk management system for the County;
and
WHEREAS the Risk Manager has assessed the County's current program and recommends the
expansion of safety and loss prevention activities; and
WHEREAS current staff is not sufficient to assume the additional duties and
responsibilities involved; and
WHEREAS the study conducted in 1986 by Gallagher Bassett Services also recommended an
additional position -to concentrate specifically on safety and loss prevention; and
WHEREAS a proposed reduction in the current contract with Gallagher Bassett would
partially offset the costs of salary and fringe benefits for a new position.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to create the new classification of Safety Coordinator at
salary grade 11 with the following salary range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 0/1
25,266 26,782 28,299 29,815 31,331 32,846
and to create one (1) proprietary position in this classification in the Risk Management unit of
County Executive Administratton.
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. 88145
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: RETIREMENT SYSTEM AMENDMENT ADJUSTMENT BENEFIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #86339, adopted December 11, 1986, provided the retirees
from the Oakland County Employees' Retirement System with an adjustment to their benefit levels; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners periodically has reviewed and elected to grant a
discretionary increase in post retirement benefits; and
WHEREAS persons who have retired before January 1, 1987 should be granted an adjustment in
the retirement benefit of an amount equal to 3% effective January 1, 1988; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Retirees' Association has recommended that the 3% increase be
converted into service equivalent of $10.20 per year of county service; and
WHEREAS the necessary funds to cover the cost of this benefit will be provided from the
Reserve for Retired Benefit payments of the Oakland County Employees' Retirement System and will not
require an Appropriation from the County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Employees' Retirement System be
amended by adding a new subparagraph (m) to Section 34.1 to read as follows:
"Post Retirement Benefit Increase"
'Section 34.1 (m) For a monthly benefit which became effective as of January 1, 1987,
beginning with the monthly benefit payment, if any, for the month of January 1988, the amount of
monthly benefit shall be increased by $0.85 for each full year of Oakland County Service Credit.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandra, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 88146
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Institutional and Human Services/Health Division - CREATION OF DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
CLASSIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Nutritional Services Unit of the Health Division provides community nutrition
consultation services for the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program throughout the County; and
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WHEREAS there are eight Auxiliary Health Worker positions assigned to assist professional
staff in performing limited functions such as physical and blood measurements but are not qualified
to provide nutritional counseling; and
WHEREAS the Manager - Health Division requests that a new classification of Dietetic •
Technician be created at salary grade seven that would perform nutritional counseling solely
in the area of normal infant feeding and early childhood development; and
WHEREAS the Health Division will request a modification of their grant budget to upwardly
reclassify four Auxiliary Health Worker positions as they become vacant to the new class of Dietetic
Technician.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new classification of Dietetic Technician be created
with the following salary range:
Salary
Grade Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year D/T
7 1r„3S-7 18,3,1 19,412 20,451 21TM 22,531
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. 88147
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Central Services/Safety Division - CREATION OF TWO (2) FULL-TIME ELIGIBLE BUILDING SAFETY
ATTENDANT POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Safety Division currently has four (4) full-time Building Safety Attendants to
staff one 24 hour a day, seven days a week dispatching post in the Safety Division; and
WHEREAS the staffing arrangement does not provide adequate relief for sick or annual leave
and requires the use of overtime or shifting of employees from other areas to cover the dispatching
post; and
WHEREAS an additional Building Safety Attendant position would provide adequate relief for
this post; and
WHEREAS the volume of activity within the dispatch center has increased significantly over
the last several years; and
WHEREAS an additional dispatching post staffed by another Building Safety Attendant during
the peak activity periods of twelve noon to 8 p.m., five days per week is needed to meet the
workload demands during the peak periods; and
WHEREAS if 911 equipment is installed, the need for additional positions will be even more
critical; and
WHEREAS the Safety Division has indicated it will have to discontinue certain services
provided to other agencies if the new positions are denied;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that two (2) full-time, eligible Building Safety Attendant
positions be established in the Safety Division to provide additional staff for the dispatch center.
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. 88148
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Central Services/Safety Division - CREATION OF ONE (1) SAFETY OFFICER POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Safety Division has experienced continual vacancies in the Safety Officer
positions; and
WHEREAS the Division has lost thirteen Officers from January 1987 through April 1988; and
WHEREAS the turnover rate for Safety Officers in 1987 was 35% and 1988 appears to be
heading for an equally high turnover rate; and
WHEREAS these Safety Officer vacancies along with sick leave, short term disability,
annual leave, holidays and other related matters have resulted in high overtime costs for the
Division; and
WHEREAS an additional Safety Officer position would help alleviate overtime costs;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that one (1) full time Safety Officer position be created in
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the Safety Division, in the Central Services Department.
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. 88149
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Board of Commissioners - 1987 - 1989 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS STAFF
REPRESENTED BY COUNCIL 25, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE. COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and Council 25, American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO have been negotiating a contract covering four (4) employees of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS a three (3) year agreement has been reached for the period January 1, 1987 through
December 31, 1989 and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS said agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee which recommends
approval of the agreement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the County of Oakland and Council
25, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. AFL-CIO be and the same is hereby
approved; and that the Chairperson of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be and is
hereby authorized to execute said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandra, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections. '
Misc. 88150
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Personnel Department - 1988-1990 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND
COUNTY EMPLOYEES UNION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS representatives of the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Employees' Union
have been negotiating a contract covering certain employees in the following departments and
divisions: Drain Commissioner, Public Works - Maintenance and Operations, Sewer and Water, and Parks
and Recreation, Human Services - Medical Care Facility and Community Mental Health, Public Services
- Animal Control, and Sheriff's Department; and
WHEREAS a three (3) year agreement covering certain employees in these departments and
divisions has been reached with the Oakland County Employees' Union for the period January 1, 1988
through December 31, 1990, and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS said agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee which recommends
approval of the agreement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the County of Oakland and the
Oakland County Employees' Union, be and the same is hereby approved; and that the Chairperson of
this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be and is hereby authorized to execute said
agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 88151
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Central Services/Safety Division - TO TRANSFER THE FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR IN SAFETY DIVISION
(#03574) AND THE EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION FROM CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT SAFETY DIVISION TO
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fire Safety Inspector in the Safety Division checks County properties for
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compliance to local, state and federal fire sa
Maintenance Divisio6 -for corre,ation;
WHEREAS the Fi
buildings under constrec
Maintenance and Oper
WHEREAS thc.
of fire hazards in fouf
WHEREAS rei:ss
Operations would consC
protection systems and ei ;t)'flment
WHEREAS no ;,,e.ditional Cu
that the funds be transfe ,-red witl
NOW THERErCrRC BE UT RESGL
the employee in this position he
Facilities, Maintere ,n0 Opertieis Dirsion, Aemii
Mr. Chairpe-son, on behalf the PrTS
foregoing resolutioA.
IL CUMMITTEE
P, Caiandro, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance- Committee. There were no
objections,
Misc. 88136
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Corporation Counsel (Real Estate Section) - LEASE RENEWAL FOR OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF
SUBSTATION
To the Oakland County Board. of Comaissiorers
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by hisoellneo ,, F.auolution 85218 dated July 25, 1985, the County of Oakland
entered into a three year lea He agreement between the Village of Ortonville, a Municipal
Corporation, and The County of ealand to lease seven hundred (700) square feet of space to be used
as the Oakland County Sheriff Deatment's Substation and Dispatch area; and
WHEREAS the OakIarto .CoJ-nty Sheriff -testres -to-provide a-substation-and the-----rental.of said ...
space would be in the best of the public; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners exercise the
option to renew the lease for seven hundred (700) squaN cyet of office space in premises known as
Village Offices, Village of Ortonv1)le for an addiir:ial U ,ree (3) year term under identical terms
and conditions of the lease entered into on the f'r.'h day of June, 1985 with the exception of the
amount of rental which will b.? at a rate of Five Thoii.snd (55000) Dollars per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL;EC that the Chairpersor of the Board of Commissioners be and is hereby
authorized to execute sad [ese ir accordance with the terms of the lease, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a per: thereof.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M, Hobart, Chairperson
Copy of Lease on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Corporation Counsel (Real Estate Section) - Lease Renewal for Oakland County Sheriff
Substation (Miscellaneous Resolution #88136)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule Si -G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #88136 and finds sufficient funds are available in the 1988-1989 Sheriff's Biennial
Budget to cover the proposed rent increase.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Oaks the Resolution (with Fiscal Note attached) be adopted.
AYES: Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McDonald, A. McPherson,
R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt„ Aaron, Bishop, Caddell,
Calandro, Crake, Doycn. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
nd reports violations to the
Saf.7.ty -,ayiews plans for new County buildings, and
ar;'xs, Eacilities Engineering or Facilities,
eaces; and.
;siAnsible for overseeing the correction
eraN:e division; and
S;,.r'ey to Facilities, Maintenance and
and renovation of the County's fire
yislon; and
t..;iis proposal, since it is recommended
:f Fire Safety Inspector (#03574) and
Division in Central Services to the
'.7T1 unit in Department of PublicLWorks.
vi!al C•7)iimittee, I move the adoption of the
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Misc. 88141
By Public Services Camittee
IN RE: Community Development Division - MODIFIED CRITERIA AND PROCEDURE FOR THE REALLOCATION OF
RECAPTURED 1985 AND 1986 COMMERCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS
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 Resolution #85158 of May 23, 1985 and
#86037 of February 27, 1986 designated communities and funding allocations for the 1985 and 1986
Commercial Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution #85118 of April 18, 1985
approved general Criteria and Procedures for the recapture and reallocation of unused CAP funds; and
in accordance with the provisions of that Resolution the Oakland County Community Development
Division has recommended in a companion resolution the recapture of $23,498.64 in 1985 CAP funds and
$107,150.25 in 1986 CAP funds; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Development Division has recommended the Modified
Criteria and Procedure for the reallocation of the recaptured CAP funds as specified in Attachment
A; and
WHEREAS the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council recommends approval (by a 12-0
roll call vote) of the Modified Reallocation Criteria and Procedure as specified in Attachment A.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the Modified Criteria and Procedure for the reallocation of recaptured 1985 and 1986 CAP
funds as specified in Attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Community Development Division is
authorized to Utilize the Modified Reallocation Criteria and Procedure approved herein to make
future allocations to'eligible communities from the newly established 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
Copy of Modified Criteria and Procedure on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Community Development Division - Modification Criteria and Procedure for the Reallocation of
Recaptured 1985 and 1986 Commercial Assistance Program Funds (Miscellaneous Resolution 188141)
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 #88141 and finds:
1) The County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution #85118 of April 15, 1985 approved
general criteria and procedures for the recapture and reallocation of unused CAP funds;
2) The Community Development Division recommended a modified criteria and procedure for
the reallocation of recaptured funds for 1985 and 1986 and any future reallocations as specified in
Attachment A;
3) No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by RueI McPherson the resolution (with Fiscal Note
attached) be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson,
Moffitt, Oaks, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake,
Doyon, Hobart. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 88140
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Community Development Division - RECAPTURE OF COMMERCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) FUNDS FROM
THE 1985 and 1986 CAP PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES
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 and
#86037 of February 27, 1986 designated communities and funding allocations for the 1985 and 1986
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; and
WHEREAS June 30, 1987 was the loan application deadline for the 1985 CAP program and March
31, 1988 was the final deadline for the 1986 CAP program; and
WHEREAS in accordance with the previsions of Miscellaneous Resolution #85118 regarding
recapture of CAP funds, the Oakland County Community Development Division recommends the recapture
of $23,498.64 in 1985 CAP funds and $107,150.25 in 1986 CAP funds as described in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Development Division has recommended, in a companion
resolution, the Modified Criteria and Procedure to reallocate the recaptured CAP funds; and
WHEREAS the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council recommends approval (by a 12-0
roll call vote) of the recapture of 1985 and 1986 CAP funds as specified in Attachment A.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes recapture of 1985 and 1986 Commercial Assistance Program funds from the communities and
in the amounts as specified in Attachment A.
Mr. Chairperson, en-behalf of the Publie Services -Committee, I move the .adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Chairperson
Copy of Attachments on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Community Development Division Recapture of Commercial Assistance Program (CAP) Funds From
the 1985 and 1986 CAP Participating CoMMunities (Miscellaneous Resolution #88140)
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 #88140 and finds:
1) The County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution #88141 of May 26; 1988 authorized
the recapture of $130,649 in 1985 and 1986 CAP funds to be made available as a pool of funds for
loan applications in eleven (11) communities as described in Attachment A, and to be committed to
one applicant at a time on a first come - first served priority basis;
2) The 1988/1989 Budget is to be amended, per attached Schedule
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution (with Fiscal Note attached)
be adopted.
AYES: R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt,
Oaks, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold,Skarri tt, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Deyon,
Gosling, Hobart, Jensen. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
the County Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners approves the
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
reviewed and approved as to form by been
Health and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Susan G. Kuhn, Chairperson
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Misc. 88142
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Institutional and Human Services
AGREEMENT
To the Oakland tounty Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS providing a quality education for youngsters
essential service to the children residing therein; and
WHEREAS the Waterford School District provides
School Program; and
WHEREAS representatives of the Oakland County
and the Waterford School District have agreed to
preliminary estimates of revenue and expenditures; and
WHEREAS the funding of this contract is subject to
budget process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County
attached agreement with the Waterford School District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of
be and is hereby authorized to sign the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this agreement has
the Office of Corporation Counsel.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the
of the foregoing resolution.
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Institutional and Human Services-Children's Village - 1988/89 Waterford School District
Agreement (Miscellaneous Resolution #88142)
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 #88142 and finds;
1) The agreement is for the period July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1989;
2) The agreement should be amended to include the attached revised addendum #2. The
revised addendum does not include funding for a .5 librarian position at a cost of $20,623 to be
employed by the Waterford School District. The issue of the librarian position should be resolved
at a later date with consideration of a County librarian position to be assigned to Children's
Village School.
3) The proposed 1988/89 agreement has a cost increase of $278,390 compared to the 1987/88
agreement;
4) School aid revenues will increase $47,000;
5) The 1988/89 agreement includes funding for a .25 clerical position formerly covered by
a grant;
6) The 1988/89 agreement also includes a $10,000 reserve if additional staff is needed
due to an increase in students. Use of the reserve is subject to approval by the Executive
Committee; ,
7) The 1988/89 agreement includes the 1988/89 salary cost increase;
8) Amendments to the 1989 Budget do not include labor agreement costs for the period July
1, 1989 through December 31, 1989. A future budget amendment may be necessary;
9) The net budget increase of $262,522 for 1988 and $352,423 for 1989 should be
transferred from the 1988 and 1989 contingency to the appropriate line items per the attached
schedule.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Crake the resolution (with Fiscal Note attached) be
adopted,
AYES: S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon„ McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Page,
Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart,
Jensen, R. Kuhn. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
in care at Children's Village is an
for the staffing of the Children's Village
Board of Commissioners, the County Executive
staff requirements, contract language and
the
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Misc. 88152
By General Government Committee
IN RE: LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT ACT - COUNTY REFERENDUM - RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #88056 directed the Local Road Improvement Act County
Referendum to be placed on the August 2, 1988, Primary Election; and
WHEREAS at this time it is not possible before August 2, 1988, to meet the requirement of
Public Act 237 which states the recording officer of the County shall file a copy of the resolution
calling the election with the clerk of each affected city, village, or township not less than sixty
(60) days before the date of the election.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners rescinds
Miscellaneous Resolution #88056 adopted March 24, 1988.
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 Lanni the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Lanni, Luxon, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Page, PernicX,
Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandra, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R.
Kuhn, S. Kuhn. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reSolution was adopted.
Misc. 88153
By General Government Committee
IN RE: LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT REVENUE ACT - COUNTY REFERENDUM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS growth in Oakland County has created a need for county road maintenance and
improvements which will exceed available revenues by over $700 million over the next decade; and
WHEREAS Act 237 of the Public Act of 1987 authorizes County Boards of Commissioners to
place on the ballot for voter approval the question of a vehicle registration fee of up to $25 on"a
motor vehicle registered to an owner residing in the County, the revenue from which is specifically
earmarked for road improvements, operations, or comprehensive transportation purposes; and
WHEREAS a $25 per vehicle fee would raise substantial revenues for these purposes; and
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners for Oakland County, on February 4, 1988, adopted
a resolution supporting the levying of a $25 vehicle registration fee in accordance with Act 237 of
the Public Acts 1987, for 10 years from its effective date; and
WHEREAS the election for said registration fee may be called by resolution of the Board of
Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to
Act 237 of the Public Act of 1987, directs that the following question be placed upon the ballot in
all cities, villages and townships in the County of Oakland in conjunction with the November 8, 1988
general election as follows:
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE
Shall a $25 (twenty-five dollar) motor vehicle registration fee be imposed
on each motor vehicle registered to an owner residing in the County of
Oakland, with the revenues therefrom being used exclusively in Oakland
County and specifically earmarked for the purposes set forth in the 'local
Road Improvements and Operations Revenue Act", being Public Act 237 of 1987,
with said fee to be effective for vehicle registrations for a period of ten
years.
Yes NO -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall file a copy of this resolution
with the Clerk of each city, village and township in the County of Oakland not -less than sixty (60)
days before the election.
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 Lanni the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
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Moved by Aaron suported by Oaks the resolution be laid on the table.
The Chairperson stated a "yes" vote would table the resolution.
The vat'.::
AYES
NAYS:
Gosling, Hobart, jelk
follows:
A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Wilcsx, Aaron, Doyon. (9)
McDonald, Moffitt, Page, Rewold, Skarritt, Bishop. Caddell, Calandra, Crake,
R. Kuhn, Lanni. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to table failed.
Vote on resolution :
AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Page, Pernick, Rewold„ Skarritt, Wilcox, Bishop, Caddell,
Calandro, Ce.Ae, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law. (18)
NAYS Luxon, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Oaks, Price, Aaron, Doyon. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88154
By County Commissiorwr A. Doyon
IN RE: COUNTY CAR POLICY AMENDMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has an operational policy to purchase only General Motors' vehicles
for the County general vehicle fleet; and
VHEREAS the reason fbr this policy is that General Motors is Oakland County's single
largest taxpayer amongst the automobile manufacturers; and
WHEREAS the purchase of American Motor Corporation by Chrysler Corporation substantially
increased the taxable prorty of Chrysler Corporation in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Chryz:lc..;. Corporation is in the process of constructing a research, design and
corporate headquarters a.: the keystone in the Auburn Hills Tech Park, which will yield substantial
future tax revenues; and
WHEREAS _Ford _Motor Company and other manufacturers_ have relocated, constructed- and
renovated other facilities in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS those facilities will yield substantial future tax revenues. and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the Oakland County taxpayers to get the best value
for tax dollars; and
WHEREAS competition tends to foster lower prices and better values.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners goes on record
to amend the Ceunty Car Policy and purchasing procedures to include all domestically purchased motor
vehicles in a yearly competitive sealed bidding procedure consistent with the Department of Central
Services bidding procedures._
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the yearly competitive bidding procedure be inclusive of all
Oakland County based manufacturers, dealerships, manufacturers' representatives and factory outlets.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James A. Doyon, Commissioner District #10
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 88155
By County Commissioner James A. Doyon
IN RE: HOURS OF WORK AND WORK WEEK STANDARDS - OAKLAND COUNTY FULL TIME ELECTED AND APPOINTED
OFFICIALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Merit System Rule 15 - Hours of Work establishes the hours of operation of most
county services as "...County business offices shall be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ..." and
"That no scheduled work shift shall be longer than eight hours of work (excluding the lunch period)
nor less than seven and one-half hours (excluding the lunch period)."; and
WHEREAS Merit System Rule 15 - Hours of Work establishes that "The normal County work week
is five days of work in a seven-day period."; and
WHEREAS Merit System Rule 15 - Pay Period establishes that "The normal County Pay Period is
ten days of work in a fourteen-day period starting at 12:01 a.m. on the day officially designated by
the County Executive at the beginning of the pay period."; and
WHEREAS these standards and rules apply to all Oakland County employees who are covered by
the Oakland County Merit System; and
WHEREAS there are a number of full-time elected and appointed officials who are excluded
because they are excluded from the Oakland County Merit System; and
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WHEREAS it is in the best interest of Oakland County to establish a uniform comprehensive
policy for all employees.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners goes on record
in support of a comprehensive policy that will regulate the work hours, work week and payment for
services rendered of the Oakland County full-time elected and appointed officials.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establish a work
week and hours of work standard for full-time appointed and elected officials that will be flexible
enough to be responsive in periods of crisis and yet defined enough to establish and enforce a set
of minimum work week and hour requirements which are consistent with the Oakland County Merit
System.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that enforcement of this policy will be under the jurisdiction of
the Oakland County iBoard of Commissioners who may assess penalities by resolution on an affirmative
vote of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James A. Doyon, Commissioner, District #10
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 88156
By County Commissioner Richard R. Wilcox
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STATE REGIONAL CORRECTION FACILITY IN HOLLY TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan is considering four locations in Oakland County for
placement of a Regional Corrections facility which includes the Adelphian Academy site in Holly
Township; and
WHEREAS another site under consideration involves public land in the Oakland County
Complex which has been offered to the State by Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the location of a regional correction facility on the Oakland County Complex would
save County taxpayers in excess of $500,000 annually through efficiency in prisoner movement from
the county jail to the regional correction facility; and
WHEREAS further benefits for state, county, and city taxpayers could result from
additional negotiated operating changes, land exchanges and revenue adjustments; and
WHEREAS the county complex site meets all of the original State requirements for a
correction facility location including reasonable access by the inmates, relatives and other
visitors; and
WHEREAS all of these potential benefits would be lost if the regional correction facility
is placed in a remote area such as Holly Township.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins Holly
Township officials and citizens in their opposition to placement of the State Regional Correction
Facility on the Adelphian Academy property or on any other site in the Township of Holly.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Richard R. Wilcox, Commissioner District #1
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Commitee. Mr. Price
requested the resolution also be referred to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 88157
By County Commissioner Richard R, Wilcox
IN RE: REGIONAL PRISON SITE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS various communities in Oakland County have been considered as the site location
for a State Regional Prison; and
WHEREAS such site location has been determined by the State Corrections Commission and its
agents without valid criteria and without regard to citizen input and concerns.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the
State Legislature to declare a moratorium on the selection of a Regional Prison Site until such time
as the State Corrections Commission develops responsible and sensible site criteria.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners pledges to assist any
community in Oakland County that may be selected as a regional prison site which does not meet the
approved criteria.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the legislature
to support SB 253 which allows a public referendum on the locating of any regional prison site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to all legislators from
Oakland County and to the county's legislative agent.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Richard R. Wilcox, Commissioner District #1
Moved by Wilcox supported by Skarritt the rules be suspended for consideration of the reso-
lution.
LYNN D. ALLEN
Clerk
ROY REWOLD
Chairperson
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Discussion followed.
Vote on suspension of the rules:
AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Page, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro,
Gosling, Hobart; Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law. (16)
NAYS: A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Aaron, Crake, Doyon, Luxon. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules carried.
Moved by Wilcox supported by McDonald the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Angus McPherson supported by Pernick the resolution be laid on the table.
AYES: A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Aaron, Doyon, Luxon. (8)
NAYS: Moffitt, Page, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Gosling,
Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald. (17)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to table failed.
Moved by Price supported by Pernick the resolution be referred to the General Government
and Finance Committees. Mr. Lanni objected to the referral.
The Chairperson declared a 6 minute recess. The Board reconvened at 11:35 A.M.
Moved by Skarritt supported by Richard Kuhn the resolution be amended by deleting
paragraphs 4 and 5 (the first and second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs).
AYES: R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox,
Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
Law, Luxon, McDonald, A. McPherson. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Moffitt, Oaks, Page, Rernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop,
Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon,
McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the following referrals were made by the Chairperson:
FINANCE
a. Michigan Township Association County Membership Dues
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Senator Faxon-Acknowledgement of Resolution on Mortgage Revenue Bonds and Jail
Council
b. Broomfield-Acknowledgement on Mass Transit Funding
c. EPA-Clean-Air Non-Attainment
d. Representative Brotherton Response to Resolutions 88129 and 88082
e. City of Ferndale-Resolution in Support of Proposed House Substitute for HB 5539
f. Birmingham-Southeastern Oakland County Incinerator Authority
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Birmingham-Southeastern Oakland County Incinerator Authority
OTHER
All Commissioners
a. Oakland County District Court Witness Fees for July 1, 1987-December 31, 1987
Commissioners
a. Dr. Caddell-Michigan Municipal Bond Authority-Equipment and Real Property Financing
Committee Chairs
a. Thomas J. Bulger - Homeless Grants
b. Thomas J. Bulger-Washington Report for the Week of May 20, 1988
Management and Budget
a. Michigan Municipal Bond Authority-Equipment and Real Property Financing
b. Equalization-Industrial Facility Exemption Over 5% SEV, Advance Medical, Auburn Hills
The Chairperson stated the next meeting of the Board will be June 23, 1988 at 9:30 A.M. The
Board adjourned at 11:56 A.M.