HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1988.08.18 - 7218OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
August 18, 1988
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold at 8:05 P.M. in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph, 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, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT: Law. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Ruel McPherson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Angus McPherson supported by Crake the minutes of the August 4, 1988 meeting be
approved as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved.
Moved by Crake supported by Pernick the rules be suspended and the Agenda be corrected for
the following items:
SUSPENSION OF THE RULES FOR ITEMS CURRENTLY ON THE BOARD AGENDA
PERSONNEL
a. Sheriff's Department - Creation of Sixty-One (61) Sheriff Positions for Staffing of
the South Jail Addition (Waiver of Rule XI - Procedure to Bring Matters to the Board.
Also, Direct Referral to Finance.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
- Contract for Solid Waste Program Implementation: Bishop, Cook, Purcell &
Reynolds (Waiver of Rule XI - Procedure to Bring Matters to the Board. Also, Direct
Referral to Finance)
SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR ITEMS NOT CURRENTLY ON THE AGENDA
PLANNING AND BUILDING
b. MR 88T89 - Regional Prison System Plan Litigation - People of the County of Oakland
vs Michigan Department of Corrections (Waiver of Rule XXVII - 5 day Notification.
Planning and Building Committee met 8/16/88)
c. DPW - Solid Waste Management - 1988-89 Grant Application for Michigan Resource
Recovery Implementation (Waive Rule XXVII-5 (14y Notification. P &Al met on 8/18/88)
d. DPW - Additional Funds for Construction of Jail Addition (Waiver of Rule XI -
Procedure to Bring Matters to the Board. Waiver of Rule XXVII - 5 day Notification.
Planning and Building Committee met 8/18/88)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
a. Oakland/Troy Airport - Michigan Aeronautics Commission Grant Program (Waiver of Rule XI
Procedure to Bring Matters to the Board. Waiver of Rule XXVII - 5 day Notification.
Transportation Committee met on 8/18/88)
Mr. Calandra requested that resolution u Litigation 87-339-226U, Oakland County Probate
Court v County of Oakland - Employment Litigation" be added to the Personnel Committee agenda.
There were no objections to Mr. Calandro's request.
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Vote on suspension of the rules and approval of corrected agenda:
AYES: S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt,
Oaks, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandra,
Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules carried and
the agenda, as corrected, was approved.
Wayne Nierman, Executive Director of Cooperative Extension Services, accompanied by
members of his staff, presented a proclamation to each of 13 visiting Japanese exchange students for
the 4-H Japanese Labo International Exchange Day.
Richard Kuhn presented a Proclamation to members of the American Business Women's Association.
John King addressed the Board.
Misc. 88204
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Prosecuting Attorney - SPECIAL PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney Department was allocated $5,500 in the 1988-1989 Biennial
Budget for special prosecutors for 1988, these funds budgeted to pay anticipated annual expenses;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Court assigned Terence V. Page as special prosecutor in
case #CR 84-064770-FH; and
WHEREAS the Court, on May 6, 1988, ordered the County of Oakland to pay the special
prosecutor's legal fees in the amount of $5,971.25: and
WHEREAS this expense was not anticipated in the 1988-1989 Biennial Budget, the Prosecutor
has insufficient funds to pay the invoice as ordered; and
WHEREAS sufficient funds are available in the 1988 Contingency Account to pay the above
'mentioned:invoice. e
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners appropriates $5,972 from the
1988 Contingency Account and transfers said amount to the 1988 Prosecuting Attorney budget as
specified below to pay the special attorney fees ordered by the Circuit Court:
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency $(5,972)
4-10100-411-01-00-3706 Special Prosecutor 5,972
$ -0-
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee ., I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Page,
Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron', Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart,
Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted ..
Misc. 88205
By Finance Committee
IN RE: LIABILITY CLAIMS PROCEDURES AND POLICIES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commississioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #85367 directed the
County Executive to seek outside consultation to establish an adequate self insurance and risk
management program; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #86276 established a Claims Review Committee, guidelines
for payment of claims, and procedures to assign legal services to process claims:4nd
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #86324 created a Risk Manager Position to direct and
coordinate the County's entire risk management program; and
WHEREAS the Risk Manager has reviewed the current policies and procedures and made
recommendations in the attached report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the attached Liability Claims Procedures and Policies be
adopted.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the adopted policies be reviewed within one year and modified
if necessary.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by McDonald the resolution be adopted. 0
AYES: Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Oaks, Page, Pernick,
Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Doyorr, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni. (23)
NAYS: Moffitt. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88206
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Management and Budget - PAY OFF OF ACCUMULATED DEFICITS FOR LIFE AND
DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County implemented short and long term disability programs in December, 1985;
WHEREAS the County realized the initial premiums charged by the insurance carrier would
most likely be insufficient to cover this benefit; and
WHEREAS the County experienced reduced sick leave cost and made a commitment to its
employees to set aside these savings to help fund future disability cost increases; and
WHEREAS the disability program has incurred an accumulated deficit of $158,166 on which
the County is paying an interest cost of prime plus one (10.5%) which is considerably higher than
the rate of return it is earning on investments; and
WHEREAS the insurance carrier through negotiations with Management and Budget and Risk
Management has agreed to forego interest charges from January 1, to the present; and
WHEREAS there is an accumulated deficit for life insurance of $413,405 for a total deficit
of $571,571; and
WHEREAS there are sufficient funds in the Disability Premium Increase Reserve to pay off
the accumulated deficits for both disability and life insurances which would have the effect of
avoiding substantial interest costs thus reducing premium cost; and
WHEREAS the insurance carrier may be willing to credit the County with a rate of return
equal to 9.5% on prepaid insurance dollars.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the deficit in both the disability and life insurance
programs be paid off with funds from the Disability Premium Increase Reserve.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the County establish a receivable from the General Fund to
Disability Premium Increase Fund equal to the pay off of the life insurance deficit ($413,405).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Management and Budget and Risk Management explore the possibility
of pre-funding insurance and report back to the Finance Committee within ninety days.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Lanni the resolution be adopted.
AYES; McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Pernick, Price,
Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Report
By Finance Committee
IN RE: EMS and Emergency Management Division - 9-1-1 Public Awareness Program (Miscellaneous
Resolution #88173)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #88173 entitled, "EMS and
Emergency Management Division - 9-1-1 Public Awareness Program," reports with the recommendation
that the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph be amended to provide for "monthly" reports instead of
--quarterly-- reports.
and and
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Mr. Chairperson, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Misc. 88173
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: EMS and Emergency Management Division - 9-1-1 PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #85228
(September 12, 1986), authorized a county-wide 9-1-1 program to develop, implement, and maintain an
enhanced 9-1-1 system for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the 9-1-1 service date is scheduled for implementation on November 14, 1988; and
WHEREAS a proposal was developed, bids received, and reviewed for a vendor to conduct a
public awareness program on the correct use of the 9-1-1 emergency number; and
WHEREAS funds of $97,000 are available in the 1988 EMS and Emergency Management Division
budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
contract with Robert Solomon and Associates and authorizes the Chairperson to sign the contract for
an amount not to exceed $97,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written quarterly reports be presented to the Public Services
Committee by 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 Kuhn, Chairperson
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: EMS and Emergency Management Division - 9-1-1 Public Awareness Program (Miscellaneous
Resolution #88173)
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 #88173 and finds:
1) Robert Solomon and Associates was chosen to conduct a 9-1-1 public awareness program
at a cost not to exceed $97,000;
2) $20,000 was allocated in the EMS and Emergency Management Division budget Professional
Services line item for a public awareness program;
3) The allocation in the EMS and Emergency Management for the 9-1-1 equipment maintenance
contract of $55,000 in the Telephone Communications line item will not be necessary in 1988 since
the equipment will be under warranty and these funds should be transferred to the Professional
Services line item;
4) The allocation for 9-1-1 equipment depreciation in the Telephone Communications line
item can be reduced for 1988 by $27,000 since more accurate equipment depreciation costs can be
established and these funds should be transferred to the Professional Services line item;
5) Funds for maintenance and depreciation of 9-1-1 equipment in the 1989 EMS and
Emergency Management budget Telephone communication line item should be reduced to reflect more
accurately the anticipated costs and these funds transferred to contingency;
6) Funds are available for the 9-1-1 public awareness program and recommends the budget
be amended as follows:
1988 1989
Amendment Amendment
4-22100-177-20-00-3128 Professional Services $77,00(1
4-22100-177-20-00-6750 Telephone Communications (77,000) $(52,200)
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency 52,200
Total
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Jensen the resolution (with a positive Fiscal Note
attached) be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Doyon supported by Angus McPherson the resolution be amended by striking $4,000
allocated for the Press Conference.
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AYES: A„ McPherson, R. McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Aaron, Doyon. (7)
NAYS: McDonald, Moffitt, Page, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Bishop, Caddell, Calandra,
Crake, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell. (17)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Moffitt, Page, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Gosling,
Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald. (17)
NAYS: A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Aaron, Doyon. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88207
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Community & Economic Development Department - EXTENSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - SOUTH
OAKLAND SHELTER CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Congress of the United States passed the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless
Assistance Act, signed into law by the President of the United States on July 22, 1987; and
WHEREAS this law provided for Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) to be distributed to U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grantees for the purpose of providing emergency
shelter and services to the homeless; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, as a HUD grantee, received $56,000 in 1987 ESG funds on October
23, 1987, which funds were accepted by Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Miscellaneous
Resolution #87309; and
WHEREAS Oakland County entered into a $56,000 Emergency Shelter Grant Contract with the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Archdiocese of Detroit as fiduciary for South Oakland Shelter
(SOS), a consortium of churches providing homeless shelter services, on December 7, 1987 with
contract terms running until December 6, 1988; and
WHEREAS SOS due to its seasonal and volunteer operations as well as transition to an
independent nonprofit agency found it necessary to delay expenditure of 1987 ESG funds and now
requests a contract extension to June 30, 1989, an additional two hundred six (206) days; and
WHEREAS section 1.03 of said contract between SOS and Oakland County dated December 7,
1987, allows for such extensions; and
WHEREAS this extension has been approved by the Oakland County. Community Development
Citizens' Advisory Council by a roll call vote of 14 - O.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County, through the Division of Community
Development, be allowed to extend its coRtract with SOS for homeless shelter services to June 30,
1989 (ATTACHMENT A)
\FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be authorized to execute the attached contract amendment.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr. Chairperson
Copy of Attachments A and B on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
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,
McConnell, McDonald, A, McPherson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88208
By Public Services Committee
A RE: Community & Economic Development Department - BALDWIN AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. SHELTER
CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS homelessness is a serious and growing national, state and local problem; and
WHEREAS the Congress of the United States, recognizing this problem, passed the Stewart B.
McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, signed into law by the President of the United States on July 22,
1987; and
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WHEREAS the Departminan of Housing and Urban Development awarded Oakland County a
$9,000 imeraency Sheltan anant Prnainnm formula allocation for the 1988 program year, to be allocated
within days of nc..:ept, whaa grant was accepted by Oakland County Board- of Commissioners
Misce -Hanacus Resoluen eBHfl
ESG Program funds allows the County to contract with
aabraclpHa raaaa• shelter, shelter furnishings, food, emergency medical services,
tnansportaLon an nacnoant anetars, and similar services to the homeless; and
•tn,a Shelter (SOS), the sole provider of such homeless services in
Oakland Conaty's alock Cro :p;:nichl, does not currently require additional funding; and
,,helter in Oakland County eligible for funding under the ESC,
anInnanrated need for funding is Baldwin Avenue Community Center,
Pant:at, Oichigan (Attachment A); and
aniahes to enter into a contract to award all of its 1988 ESG funds to
Baldwin Avenae• Community Inc. (Attachment B); and
this act'nn has been approved • by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development ana further .0Et the contract has been approved by both the Office of Corporation
Counsel ann.. the Oakland County ComMunity Development Citizens Advisory Council by a roll call vote
of 14 - 0,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissiosnnns be authorized to execute the attached agreement with the Baldwin Avenue Community
Center, Inc. for the sum. of $9,000.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee,. I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolutionn
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Chairperson
Cenay of Attachments A and B on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, bas, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop,
Caddell, Calandro, Crake, D .•y7:Jr,, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen,' R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell,
McDonald, A. McPherson, R. Mc;jnorson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc., 88209
By Public. Cnmmittee
IR RF: CUSOLDPrJA OF DISPATCH AND COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS - REDESIGN OF COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM nnq'n 70CI:A . OF A NEW 800 MHz TRUNKING RADIO SYSTEM
To'tnn faakard nonnv Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chaipcno, Lsdies and Gentlemen:
there are several dispatch and communications centers in the•county complex that
perforM subsnnantially similar functions; and
ITERZAS thes• functions can easily be segregated between law enforcement and non-law
enforcement services; tad
WHEREAS Gal' iher Bassett Services, Inc., in their evaluation of our liability exposure,
recommended that the county update the radio equipment and system to reduce such liability exposure;
and
WHEREAS the county has a license for 10 channels of 800 MHz radio frequencies which can be
utilized for a trunking radio system that will provide for the county's future communications needs;
and
WHEREAS such a system can be built in phases thus allowing the county to prioritize its
needs and immediately address the liability exposure in the law enforcement field; and
WHEREAS segregation of county dispatch and communications operations into law enforcement
and non-law enforcement functions can produce a more effective operation and would permit the county
to phase non-lam enforcement communications operations into the 800 MHz trunking system on a cost
justified basis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners transfers the
authority for the following law enforcement or law enforcement related dispatch and communications
functions to the Sheriff's Department from the following divisions: Safety Division, Animal Control,
Children's Village, Friend of the Court and Probate Court. In addition, the Board of Commissioners
transfers four Building Attendant Dispatch positions and personnel from the Safety Division to the
Sheriff's Department.
, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners transfers the authority for central
dispatch needs to the EMS/Disaster Control Communications Division from the following departments or
divisions: Department of Public Works, Drain Commissioner, Facilities & Operations, Central Garage,
Parks & Recreation, Health Division and contracted fire dispatch.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners concurs in the concept of acquiring
an 800 MHz trunking system and in the redesign of the county's communications system.-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners appropriates $15,000 to Lo sec
to hire an independent consultant to assist in preparing a Request for Proposal and for obtaining an
independent propagation study.
BE IT FURTHU RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners creates a Communications and
Dispatch Oversight Committee to coordinate and direct this reorganization and design of the county
communications and eis)atch system and the acquisition of all equipment and services related
thereto, Such Committee shall be composed of one participant from each of the following .
departments: Board of Commissioners' staff, Sheriff's Department, Public Services Department,'
Central Services. Deapartment and Computer Services Department.
Mr. Chair7erson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr,. Chairperson
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee, Personnel
Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 88200
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Institutional & Human Services Department/Health Division - REORGANIZATION OF HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION UNIT AND JAIL HEALTH PROGRAM UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a recent vacancy in the Health Division has provided an opportunity to reorganize
and restructure responsibilities within the Health Administration Unit and Jail Health Program Unit
of the Health Division; and
WHEREAS the Manager of the Health Division has requested to: upwardly reclassify one
position, in the Jail Health Program Unit and one position in the Health Administration Unit;
downwardly reclassify one position in the Health Administration Unit; delete 'two-classifications
and create two new classifications in the Health Administration Unit; and
WHEREAS this reorganization will provide a better reporting structure for said units to
increase efficiency in the Health Division; and
WHEREAS this reorganization will result in a cost savings; and
WHEREAS all personnel changes must be reviewed by the Personnel Committee; and
WHEREAS the Health & Human Services Committee has reviewed the proposed reorganization and
recommends the implementation thereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
reorganization of the Health Administration Unit and the Jail Health Program Unit of the
Institutional & Human Services Department-Health Division.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health & Human Services Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Susan G. Kuhn, Chairperson
Report
By Personnel Committee
To Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Institutional & Human Services Department/Health Division - Reorganization of Health
Administration Unit and Jail Health Program Unit
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel CoJai ,.A.ee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following amendment:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following changes be implemented:
Admin. Unit. 1. Create a new class of Chief - Public Health Administrative Services at salary
grade 16 with the following salary range:
baSC 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 0/T
-n17,7T75 35,069' 37,044 391029 . 4177Un 42,999 -NU
Admin. Unit: 2. Create a new class of Supervisor - Planning and Evaluation at salary grade 14
with the following salary range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 year 5 Year 0/T
29,470 7"1,15-g -3TT2g 72r7576. 7775 38.:t14 14o
Admin. Unit: 3. Upwardly reclassify the Administrative Assistant - Public Health Administrative
Services (grade 14) position (#00936) in the Office of Director of Health Unit to the
proposed class of Chief - Public Health Administrative Services (grade 16).
Admin. Unit: 4. Downwardly reclassify the vacant Chief. - Health Planning and Evauation (grade 17)
position (#02830) in the Office of Director of Health unit to the proposed class of Super-
visor - Planning and Evaluation (grade 14).
Salaries Appropriation
Fringe Benefits Approp.
Salaries Appropriation
Fringe Benefits Approp.
Contingency Approp. 4-10100-909-01-00-9900
4-22100-162-01-00-1001
4-22100-162-01-00-2075
4-22100-162-15-00-1001
4-22100-162-15-00-2075
1988
$(7;176)
(1,543)
3,276
1,307
$ (826)
$ 826
$ -0-
FINANCE commilltE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
1989
$(7770)
(4,456)
9,464
3,776
t (2,386)
$ 2,386 $ -0-
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5. Upwardly rec17:.s..:7.ify the vacant General Staff Nurse (grade 9) position (#04638)
th4:. Jail Hcal& Program unit to Public Health Program Coordinator.
6. Delete th ,,? .:—Issifications of Administrative Assistant - Public Health
Administrative Services and Chief - Public Health Planning and Evaluation from
the (Ski and County Salary Schedule,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I hereby submit the foregoing
report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Institutional and Human Services/Health Division - Reorganization of Health Administration
Unit and Jail Health Program Unit (Miscellaneous Resolution #88200)
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 488200 and finds:
1) The reorganization is proposed to provide a better reporting structure and to increase
efficiency;
2) The effect of the reorganization will be to upwardly reclassify two positions and
downwardly reclassify one position, which will result in an annual savings of $2,386;
3) The reorganization is recommended by the Personnel Committee and Health and Human
Services Committee;
4) The Personnel Committee Report should be amended to identify the vacant General Staff
Nurse position as position #06438;
5) The 1988/89 budget should be amended as follows
Jail Health
Unit:
.Admir.
Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Jensen the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Calandro supported by Crake the resolution be amended as recommended in the
Personnel Committee Report.
AYES: Oaks, Page, Pernick, Rewold„ Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop. Caddell, Calandra,
Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell, A. McPherson, R. McPherson,
Moffitt. (22)
AYES: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Page, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake,
Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks.
(21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Misc. 88210
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - CREATION OF SIXTY-ONE (61) SHERIFF POSITIONS FOR STAFFING OF THE
SOUTH JAIL ADDITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
,WHEREAS the Sheriff and the Board of Commissioners are operating under a Consent Judgement
which requires that certain steps be taken to relieve overcrowded conditions at the jail; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has authorized construction of a 244 Bed Jail addition;
and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #88126 dated May 12, 1988 authorized Double-Bunking
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in the Jail addition; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #88099 dated April 28, 1988 created forty-six (46)
positions for a phase-in of staffing; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #88121 dated May 26, 1988 created two (2) positions for
phase-in of staffing; and
WHEREAS it is now imperative that the remainder of the staffing be identified and the
hiring dates established.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners create sixty-one
(61) positions therein as follows:
NO. OF
FUND POSITIONS CLASSIFICATION DIVISION AND UNIT
TWO ---7---- Deputy II 433-11
10100 24 Deputy I 433-11
10100 2 Sheriff Service Agents 433-14
10100 4 Jail Inmate Workers 433-20
10100 1 Clerk III 433-20
10100 1 First Cook 433-35
10100 2 Clerk/Delivery Person 433-35
70640 2 Storekeeper II 433-40
1 0100 1 Secretary II 433-01
10100 3 Booking Clerk III 433-10
10100 4 Deputy I 433-10
10100 2 Sheriff Service Agents 433-10
10100 1 Account Clerk II 432-01
10100 1 Account I 432-01
10100 2 Clerk III 439-30
10100 1 Classification Agent 433-20
TOTAL Tr
BE IT FURTHER—TSOLVED that the positions already created by Miscellaneous Resolutions
#88099, Miscellaneous Resolution #88121 and the sixty-one (61) positions created in this Resolution
be authorized for hire on the dates set forth in Attached Schedule A.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandra, Chairperson
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Sheriff Department - Creation of Sixty-one (61) Sheriff Positions for Staffing of the South
Jail Addition (Miscellaneous Resolution #88210)
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 #88210 and finds:
1) That sixty-one (61) positions be created in the Sheriff's Department as detailed in
Miscellaneous Resolution #88210 with effective dates of hire as set forth in attached Schedule A.
2) That fifty-nine (59) positions will be Government positions and two (2) positions will
be funded by the Jail Commissary Fund,
3) Full implementation of this proposal will result in a monthly cost increase of
$160,740.
4) The 1988 cost of the governmentally funded positions is $357,376 of which $229,003 is
salaries cost, $91,373 fringe benefit cost, and $37,000 operating cost,
5) Funding for 1988 is available in the Special Contingency Account for transfer to the
Sheriff's Department as follows:
4-10100-901-01-00-9912 Special Contingency $(357,376)
4-10100-432-01-00-1001 Admin. Services Salaries 6,806
4-10100-432-01-00-2070 Admin. Services Fringes 2,716
4-10100-433-01-00-1001 Corr, Services Salaries 2,676
4-10100-433-01-00-2070 Corr. Services Fringes 1,068
4-10100-433-10-00-1001 Detent. Fac. Salaries 15,294
4-10100-433-10-00-2070 Detent, Fac, Fringes 6,103
4-1W00-433-11-00-1001 Detent./South Salaries 176,934
4-10100-433-11-00-2070 Detent./South Fringes 70,597
4-10100-433-14-00-1001 Visit./Rec. Salaries 12,393
4-10100-433-14-00-2070 Visit./Rec. Salaries 4,945
4-10100-433-20-00-1001 Inmate Serv. Salaries 8,742
4-10100-433-20-00-2070 Inmate Serv. Fringes 3,488
4-10100-433-35-00-1001 Food Services Salaries 3,618
4-10100-433-35-00-2070 Food Services Fringes 1,443
4-10100-439-20-00-1001 Records Salaries 2,540
4-10100-439-20-00-2070 Records Fringes 1,013
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4-10100-432-01-00-3772 Uniform Cleaning 8,610
4-10100-432-01-00-3774 Uniform Replacement 10,500
4-10100-439-10-00-4820 Deputy Supplies 17,890
$ 357,376
$ -0-
6) The 1988 cost of the Special Revenue positions is $1,623 with funding provided by the
Jail Commissary Fund and no additional appropriation required.
7) Funding for 1989 will be considered prior to enactment of the 1989 General
Appropriations Act.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Calandro supported by Crake the resolution (with a favorable Fiscal Note
attached) be adopted.
AyES: Gosling, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon,
Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt,
Oaks, Page. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88202
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Personnel Department - SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT FOR 1988
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the Board of
Commissioners for Grades 1 - 15 and Grades 16 - 21 provided for a review and appeal process for
departments and employees wishing to challenge the salary grade placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the Second Quarterly Report for 1988 was submitted to the Personnel Committee
identifying the reviews requested and the salary grade changes recommended by the Personnel
Department after completion of this review process; and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Changes fund to
implement salary grade changes resulting from salary administration quarterly reports
recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved this report;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that changes in salary grade placement and reclassifications
be implemented for the following classifications as shown and that new classifications •as indicated
be established: Salary Grade
Classification -From: To:
Civil Engineer III
Cl position in Drain, #00222)
16 17 Retitle to new class of
Asst. Chf. Engineer (No OM
Supervisor-Right of Way 12
Clerk II-Deliveryperson (one position 4
in Veterans Services, #01049)
Emergency Management Coordinator
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the
foregoing resolution.
13
5 Retitle to new class of Client
Transporter
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Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandre, Chairperson
Copy of attachments to the resolution on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Personnel Department - Salary Administration Secend Quarterly Report for 1988 (Miscellaneous
Resolution #88202)
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 Miseellaneous Reso-
lutiOn #88202 and finds:
1) The Personnel Committee has approved the attached Salary Administration Second
Quarterly Report for 1988;
2) Due to the pending job review panel hearing, the funds should not be trasferred at
this time for the Drain Right of Way Supervisor.•
3) Governmental funded salary cost for the period August 27, 1988 through December 31,
1988 is $958, fringe benefit cost the same period is $269;
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4) Governmental funded 1989 cost is $2,778 for salaries, $778 for fringe benefits;
5) 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:
1988 1989
4-10100-909 -01 -00-9902
4-10100-1 73-01 -00-1 001
4-10100-173-01 -00-2070
4-10100-1 77-05-00-1 001
4-10100-177-05-00-2070
Rate & Classification Changes $(1,227)
(Veterans) Clerk II 270
(Veterans) Clerk II 76
EMS Emerg. Mat. Coord. 688
EMS Emerg. Mat. Coord. 193
$ -0-
$(3,556)
782
219
1,996
559
1 -0-
6) Special revenue and proprietary cost equal to $1,132 in 1988 and $3,282 in 1989 will
be absorbed by the respective fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Calandro supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
Dr. Caddell stated the resolution and Fiscal Note do not agree, therefor he made a motion
to amend the resolution by deleting Supervisor-Right -of-Way with Salary Grade from 12 to 13.
Supported by Gosling.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon,
Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson,
Moffitt, Oaks, Page, Pernick. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling,
Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn; S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell', McDonald, A. McPherson; R. McPherson, Moffitt,
Oaks, Page, Pernick, Price. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Misc. 88211
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: LITIGATION 87-339-226CZ OAKLAND COUNTY PROBATE COURT V COUNTY OF OAKLAND - EMPLOYMENT
LITIGATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a declaratory judgement was rendered in the case of the Oakland County Probate
Court v the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Personnel Committee has met and
reviewed the judgement; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee recommends that no further action be pursued.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland and its Board of Commissioners
directs that the Declaratory Judgement rendered by Honorable Robert L. Templin, Circuit Judge, be
acknowledged and no further appeal be prosecuted.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandrop Chairperson
Moved by Calandro supported by McDonald the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart,
Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Page, Pernick,
Price, Rewold. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 88212
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: SOLID WASTE - CONTRACT FOR SOLID WASTE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: BISHOP, COOK, PURCELL &
REYNOLDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS since the early 1970s Oakland County has been in some stage of discussion or
planning for the disposal of solid waste; and
WHEREAS during these planning years, expenditures for studies, surveys, consultants, and
preliminary legal and engineering planning have been made, and thousands of hours of work both from
County personnel, citizen volunteers and municipal leaders have gone into this planning process;
and
WHEREAS the dialogue and discussion phase of solid waste disposal planning is now
complete, and further delay of implementation of a program is not only unproductive, but is
inflating the costs of our solid waste program; and
WHEREAS it is now in order to refocus and centralize our years of effort and solid waste
planning, and to integrate the recommendations of our consultants, advisory boards and staff, as
well as create a financing program and implementation schedule.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, does hereby
authorize its Chairperson to execute a contract with the firm of Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds
to act as consultants, project managers and coordinators for the implementation of a County-wide
solid waste program.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Copy of Contract for Legal Consulting Services by and Between Oakland County and Bishop,
Cook, Purcell & Reynolds on file in County Clerk's Office,
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Solid Waste - Contract for Solid Waste Program Implementation: Bishop, Cook, Purcell &
Reynolds (Miscellaneous Resolution #88212)
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 the contract with
Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds and finds:
1) Funds are available in the Solid Waste Professional Services Line Item in an amount
not to exceed $885,000, which is the estimated maximum value of the contract as presented on
Schedule "A" provided by Management & Budget.
2) $300,000 of which are committed for this contract. The balance of which will be
released upon determination of need and approval of the Planning and Building Committee.
3) Further, it is recommended by the Finance Committee that the firm of Bishop, Cook,
Purcell & Reynolds review the existing and planned commitments for these Solid Waste Professional
Services Funds with the intent of reducing the needs for these funds.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Moffitt the resolution (with a positive Fiscal Note attached)
be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Price supported by Rue] McPherson to prohibit the use of the law firm of Bishop,
Cook, Purcell & Reynolds to represent the County in the litigation filed by the City of Pontiac
against the County.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Wilcox, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn,
S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Skarritt. (22)
NAYS: Aaron. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 18, 1988 297
The Chairperson vacated the Chair. Vice Chairperson Nancy McConnell took the Chair.
Report
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Regional Prison System Plan Litigation (Miscellaneous Resolution #88189)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and
reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted as originally recommended by this
Committee.
The Committee further reports with the recommendation that Corporation Counsel participate
in the litigation and assist the Oakland County Prosecutor to whatever extent the prosecutor would
like said assistance.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Misc. 88189
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: REGIONAL PRISON SYSTEM PLAN LITIGATION - PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND v MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief was filed in the Oakland County
Circuit Court on July 13, 1988, entitled People of the County of Oakland v Michigan Department of
Corrections, Case No. 88-353252-CZ; and
WHEREAS Plaintiffs in said suit are challenging the comprehensive plan for development of
a Regional Prison System in Michigan prepared by the Department of Corrections, because the proposed
comprehensive plan has not been approved by the Legislature as required by Section 16 of Public Act
303 of 1980, being MCL 791.216; and
WHEREAS Plaintiffs are challenging the Department of Corrections actions pursuant to the
proposed comprehensive plan which includes establishing a procedure for selecting the site for the
proposed Regional Correctional Facility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins
Plaintiffs in the action entitled !LIE:Leaf the County of Oakland v Michigan Department of
Corrections. MF, 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 Skarritt the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Hobart supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Page, Skarritt„ Wilcox. (16)
NAYS: Aaron, Doyon, R. McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88213
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Public Works Department - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT- 1988/1990 APPLICATION FOR MICHIGAN
RESOURCE RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #86186, Revised Federal and State Grant Application and
Reimbursement Contract Procedures, requires the Liaison Committee to Review said application; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has contracted with the firm of Bishop, Cook, Purcell and Reynolds
as consultants, project managers and coordinators for the implementation of a County -wide solid
waste program; and
WHEREAS the firms of Bishop, Cook, Purcell and Reynolds and Camp Dresser and McKee Inc.
have prepared a grant application on behalf of the County requesting funds in the amount of $300,000:
from the State of Michigan Department of Commerce; and
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WHEREAS this grant of $300,000 will help offset the planned expenditures for technical
assistance in the development of a resource recovery facility; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $150,000 for the required grant match is available in the
1988 Solid Waste Unit Professional Services budget line item; and
WHEREAS this is a one time grant and Oakland County will not be obligated for further
matching funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
application for such grant in the amount of $300,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners has committed sufficient funds in
the 1988/89 Budget to meet the $150,000 grant match requirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is hereby
authorized to execute the grant application on behalf of the County of Oakland.
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 Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Bishop, Caddell, Calandra Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, R. McPherson; Moffitt, Oaks, Page, Pernick, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron: (21)
NAYS: Price. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88214
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF JAIL ADDITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Jail Addition currently under construction was originally estimated to cost
$16,625,000; and
WHEREAS as of this date the construction is approximately 70% complete with occupancy
expected in February, 1989; and
WHEREAS the original total project budget did not anticipate certain items of expense; and
'WHEREAS State Department of Corrections approval for an additional 244 double-bunked
prisoners is among these items; and
WHEREAS these additional items include:
1. Two fire escape stair towers and additional smoke detectors mandated by the State Fire
Marshall's Office after construction had started at a cost of $709,984.
2. Construction alterations required to accommodate the double bunking recently approved
by the State Department of Corrections at a cost of $270,000.
3. Design changes in other areas of the building such as the Booking area, the Medical
area, medical and dental equipment, and the roof, many of which are needed because of the
double-bunking and which have been requested by the Sheriff's Department, the Health Department, and
the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division at a cost of $418,142.
4. Automatic electric switchgear to transfer the load from one feeder to the other
automatically at a cost of $130,000.
5. Remodeling in the kitchen area to replace aging equipment thereby accommodating not
only the double-bunked prisoners but also improving the existing operation at a cost of $4514000.
WHEREAS these additional items of work are estimated to cost a total of $1 ;979,126; and
WHEREAS funding to cover this unfavorable variance has been identified and is available
from two sources: the Jail Expansion Design Fund and the year-end-balance of the 1987 Capital
Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appropriates an
additional $1,979,126 to the Oakland County Building Authority to cover the cost of the
above-Mentioned items for the Jail Addition project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $1,000 ;000 of this amount be taken from the Jail Expansion
Design Rind and that the remainder, $979,126, be taken from the year-end-balance of the 1987 Capital
Improvement Program,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoOtion of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - Additional Funds for Construction of Jail Addition
(Miscellaneous Resolution # 88214
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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 18, 1988 299
Resolution #88214 and finds:
1) The Jail Expansion Project was bonded at an estimated cost of $16,625,000 by
Miscellaneous Resolution #87016 with a contingency of $1,430,000;
2) Facility Engineering has identified $3,173,126 in project revisions normally covered by
contingency as summarized below and detailed in the attachment:
Revisions requested by County Agencies $1,997,185
Revisions required by the State Fire Marshall 709,984
Revisions due to field conditions 172,348
Design Errors 160,765
Architectural & Consultant fees over Budget 132,844
Total Cost of Project Revisions $3,173,126
3) Facility Engineering estimates a contingency of $236,000 necessary to complete the
project.
4) The demand for additional funds is $1,979,126 as detailed:
Total cost of project revisions $3,173,126
Less original contingency (1,430,000)
Contingency request to complete project 236,000
$1,979,126
5) Funds of $979,126 is available in the Capital Improvement Program - Building Section
and recommends a transfer to the Building Authority;
6) Funds of $1,000,000 is available and recommends a transfer from the Jail Expansion
Designated Fund Balance to the Building Authority.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Page the Board reconsider the action taken at the last
meeting on Resolution #88190 (Authorization to Receive Bids - Materials Management Center).
AYES: Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Page, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Bishop. (17)
NAYS: Doyon, R. McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Aaron. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Page the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
The Chairperson returned to the Chair.
Moved by Price supported by Doyon the resolution be referred back to the Finance Committee.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Calandra, Crake, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell,
McDonald, Moffitt, Page, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Bishop, Caddell. (17)
NAYS: Doyon, R. McPherson, Pernick, Price, Aaron. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 88215
By Transportation Committee
IN RE: Oakland/Troy Airport - MICHIGAN AERONAUTICS COMMISSION GRANT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution No. 88125 established the 1988 Capital Improvement
Program for improvements of Oakland County Airports; and
WHEREAS the program included runway resurfacing at the Oakland/Troy Airport with the
assistance of a Michigan Aeronautics Commission Grant; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of two Michigan Aeronautics Commission grant
agreements in the total amount of $82,500 for runway resurfacing at Oakland/Troy Airport; and
WHEREAS the County funds are included in the 1988 Airport Capital Improvement Program and
no additional County funds are required; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the Grant Agreements and believes
it to be in the County's interest to accept the Grants.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
RICHARD ELLIOTT
Deputy Clerk
ROY REWOLD
Chairperson
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grant awards in the amount of $.82,500 from the Michigan Aeronautics Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 'r'ee Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is hereby
authorized to execute the Grant AgreeTents on behalf of the County of Oakland.
Mr. Chairperperson, on behalf of the Transportation Committee o I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
In accordance with Rule XX•I, the following referrals were made by the Chairperson:
FINANCE
A. Iron County Board of Commissioners-Opposition to Property Transfer Tax Revenue Being
Retained by the State
b. Dept. of Social Services-Child Support Incentive Distribution Process Formula -
Prosecutor/Friend of the Court
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. SagTnaw County Board of Commissioners - Financing of the State Court System
b. City of Birmingham - Opposes Casino Gambling
c. Iron County Board of Commissioners-Opposition to Property Transfer Tax Revenue Being
Retained by the State
d. Iron County Board of Commissioners-Support Restoration of Funding for Gypsy Moth
Program
e. City of Birmingham-Michigan Humane Society/Opposition to Proposed Congressional
Changes to Tax Status of Michigan Humane Society's Clinical Operations
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Council of Michigan Foundations-Grant Making Program for Nonprofits
b. Letter from Derrielle Smith-Opposition to Regional Prison in Pontiac
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Letter from DNR-Regarding Restitution Program
b. Letter from Derrielle Smith - Opposition to Regional Prison in Pontiac
c. City of Birmingham-Michigan Humane Society/Opposition to Proposed Congressional
Changes to Tax Status of Michigan Humane Society's Clinical Operations
d. Dept. of Social Services-Child Support Incentive Distribution Process Formula -
Prosecutor/Friend of the Court
OTHERS
Management & Budget
a, Equalization-City of ROyal Oak/Notice of Public Hearing-Industries Located at Nakota
Road
b. Equalization-City of Royal Oak/Notice of Public Hearing-Knoppow Industries-IIFE)
co Equalization - Industrial Facilities Exemption - City of Wixom
d. Equalization - Industrial Facilities Exemption - Request for Revocation - Functional
Gage, Inc.
e. Equalization - Facilities Exemption Certificate - Warner-Lambert Co.
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Chairperson stated a Public Hearing on Adding a Secondary Answering Point to the City
of Southfield's 9-1-1 System will be held on September 8, 1988 at 10:00 A.M. in the Courthouse
Auditorium.
The next meeting of the Board will be September 8, 1988 at 9:30 A.M.
The Board adjourned at 9:58 P.M.