HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1987.06.11 - 7234OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
June 11, 1987
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold at 9:32 A.M. in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 N.Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan
Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt. (22)
ABSENT: Aaron, Law, MODenal .d„ Angus McPherson, Wilcox. (5)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Ralph Nelson,
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Jensen the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
Moved by Gosling supported by Moffitt to approve and close the Journal for the April
Session and the April Session stand adjourned sine die.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
JUNE SESSION
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn,
Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff,
Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox. (25)
NAYS: Law, Angus McPherson. (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Gosling supported by Rowland the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended for
the following items already on the agenda;
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Item c - Drain Commission - Creation of one Civil Engineer III
position (Rule XI F - Direct referral to Finance Committee). Add Fiscal Note to resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE:
Item a - Support Legislation to Obtain Customs Service for Oakland/Pontiac Airport (Rule
XXVII - Report not included in Board package).
AYES: Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland,
Skarritt, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni,
Luxon, McConnell, (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules carried and
the agenda, as amended, was approved.
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Clerk read letter of appreciation from the family of Larry Mainland. (Received and
filed.)
John King of Bloomfield Hills addressed the Board.
Virginia Rodgers, Director of Cultural Affairs introduced James Helmrich of Michigan Bell,
Mr. Helmrich, on Uehalf of Michigan Bell, presented a reproduction of the original restored 26-star
flag (which was usj from 1837-1845) to Pat Nowak. Mr. Nowak accepted the flag on behalf of Daniel
T. Murphy and OakL2n1 County.
Report
By Transportation Committee
IN RE: (Support) Legislation to Obtain Customs Service for Oakland/Pontiac Airport
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Transportation Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, reports
with the recommendation that the resolution De adopted.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Transportation Committee I move the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Misc, 87143
By General Government Committee
IN RE: (SUPPORT) LEGISLATION TO OBTAIN CUSTOMS SERVICE FOR OAKLAND/PONTIAC AIRPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as the second busiest airport in the State of Michigan. Oakland/Pontiac has the
capability of noodling customs. services around the clock; and
WHEREAS more than 120 businesses and corporations base aircraft at Oakland/Pontiac airport
and many of these travel to and from foreign countries, particularly Canada; and
WHEREAS by eliminating the need to clear customs at another nearby airport when bound for
Oakland/Pontitc, air traffic congestion in Southeast Michigan would be reduced resulting in improved
air safety; :Ji:J1
WHE-:iAS customs service at Oakland/Pontiac Airport would provide savings in time and fuel
to both travflier and air freighter; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in cooperation
with the County Executive have been working to effect customs service at the Oakland/Pontiac
Airport; and
WHEREAS the Governor of Michigan has expressed support for the effort to bring customs
service to the airport.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports
obtaining customs service for the Oakland/Pontiac Airport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the Michigan
Congressional delegation and to Governor Blanchard.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell.
(20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87144
By General Government Committee
IN RE; NOMINATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER AND STAFF FOR 1987 MAC EXCELLENCE IN COUNTY
GOVERNMENT AWARDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) recently announced tht it would present
awards in statewide competition for outstanding performance by a county commissioner, an elected
county official other than commissioner and a county staff person; and
WHEREAS judging of candidates by a special committee appointed by the MAC Board of
Directors will take place in July, 1987, with the awards being presented at the MAC summer
conference; and
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WHEREAS at its June 2, 1987 meeting, the General Government Committee made the following
nominations for awards subject to the approval of the full Board:
1) County Commissioner - Richard R. Wilcox
2) Staff - James Turner, Custodial Worker III
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
aforementioned nominees for the "1987 Excellence in County Government Awards".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution along with the required application
credentials for each nominee be submitted to MAC.
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 Gosling the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Page, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon,
Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, Ruel McPherson. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Report
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services
PRIVATIZATION OF CAMP OAKLAND AND SUBSEQUENT PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACT WITH OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Health and Human Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be amended as follows:
1. Revise the agreement on page one by changing the termination date of the agreement to
December 31, 1988.
2. In the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph of the resolution, subparagraph 1,
revise the term of the contract from 4.5 years to 1.5 years.
3. in the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph of the resolution, second line, delete
the word "after" and insert the word "every." so that it will read ". . . every six months . ".
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Susan G. Kuhn, Chairperson
Report
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Institutional and Human Services - Privatization of Camp Oakland and Subsequent Purchase of
Service Contract with Oakland County (Miscellaneous Resolution 187121)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #87121 finds that any and
all obligations to the employees have been met under the terms of the collective bargaining
agreement and Merit System Rules,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move acceptance of the fore-
going report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
Misc. 87121
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services
PRIVATIZATION OF CAMP OAKLAND AND SUBSEQUENT PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACT WITH OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the occupancy rate at Camp Oakland can be increased and maintained by operating
with complete private status through contract arrangements with other county or state agencies, and
through flexibility of programming to meet the needs of today's adolescents with problems and the
juvenile courts that serve them; and
WHEREAS thirty (30) beds at Boys' Ranch and Girls' Ranch will be dedicated to wards of the
Probate Court of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court will continue to have access to slots in the work education
program; and
WHEREAS the financial benefits to Oakland County will be an estimated savings of Sl52733.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners discontinue
the staffing model relationship with the Camp Oakland Board and in its place authorize the County of
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Oakland to enter into a contract with Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Incorporated, for thirty (30)
resident beds at a per diem rate of eighty-five ($85.00) dollars at a total cost of $459 2000 for the
period July 6 through December 31, 1987.
In addition, the County may exercise the option to place wards of the court in the work
education program at a per diem rate of $112.00 for the period July 6 through December 31, 1987;
experience showing that the average placement would be five (5) residents during that period at a
total cost of $100,800.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of the contract shall include:
I. A contract term of 4.5 years beginning July 6 of 1987.
II. An adjustment in the per diem rate, beginning January of 1988, and each year
thereafter, based upon Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Incorporated, audited costs plus inflation (rate
set in April, retroactive to January 1 of each year).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that position #00714, Administrative Assistant-Camp Oakland Treat-
ment Services, and the incumbent be transferred from the Administration unit of Camp Oakland to
Institutional and Human Services Administration and the position and incumbent be reclassified to a
new classification as follows:
Children's Human Services Coordinator - Grade 15
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 0/1
24 31,548 33,411 35,275 37,139 39,002 iio
The salary and fringe benefit costs for the period July 6 through December 31, 1987 will be $26,628.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete the remaining thirty-two (32) positions at Camp Oakland
as follows:
I Secretary II
1 Account Clerk II
1 Typist II
3 Social Worker II
3 Children's Supervisor III
15 Children's Supervisor II
3 Children's Supervisor I
1 Maintenance Supervisor I
1 Maintenance Mech. & Instructor
2 First Cook
1 Second Cook
and to delete the classification of Maintenance Mech. & Instructor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that budget amounts be transferred from Camp Oakland Division 1987
Budget to the Institutional and Human Services Administration Division 1987 Budget as follows:
161-01-00-1001 Salaries - Regular $ 19,891
161-01-00-2074 Fringe Benefits 6,737
161-01-00-3591 Private Institutions 559,800
$586,428
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report be submitted to the Health and Human Services
Committee after six months regarding the progress of the contract and the effects on cost-efficiency
and utilization.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and human Services Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Susan O. Kuhn, Chairperson
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services - Privatization of Camp Oakland and Subse-
(went Purchase of Service Contract with Oakland County (Miscellaneous Resolution #87121)
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 #87121 and concurs with the budget amendments contained therein transferring funds from
the 1987 Camp Oakland Division budget to the 1987 Institutional and Human Services Administration
budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Richard Kuhn the resolution be amended as recommended in
the Health and Human Services Committee Report. (Revise the agreement on page one by changing the
termination date of the agreement to December 31, 1988; in the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
paragraph, subparagraph 1 0 revise the term of the contract from 4.5 years to 1.5 years; in the last
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, second line, delete the word "after" and insert the word "every".)
AYES: Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Crake, Doyon,
Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, Fuel McPherson, Page. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Apron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon,
Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, Ruel McPherson, Page,
Pernick. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was adopted.
Misc. 87145
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Children's Village - 1987/88 WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS providing a quality education for youngsters in care at Children's Village is an
essential service to the children residing therein; and
WHEREAS the Waterford School District provides for the staffing of the Children's Village
School Program; and
WHEREAS representatives of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, the County Executive
and the Waterford School District have agreed to staff requirements, contract language and
preliminary estimates of revenue and expenditures; and
WHEREAS the funding of this contract is subject to the County Board of Commissioners
budget process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached agreement with the Waterford School District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to sign the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by
the Office of Corporation Counsel,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Susan G. Kuhn, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 87146
By Health and Human Services Committee •
IN RE: Medical Examiner - MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the cost of medical liability has been increasing at a relatively rapid rate over
the past few years with a fifteen percent increase expected this year; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner and Chief Deputy Medical Examiner are under contract and pay
for their own medical liability insurance, which runs $4,912 and $5,933 respectively per year; and
WHEREAS these two contract personnel request that their contracts be amended to include
the cost of medical liability insurance. -
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the contract with Dr. Brooks be amended for the period
July 1 through December 31, 1987 to add $2,456, for a total six months sum of $52,093.50; and, that
$2,966.50 be added to Dr. Bledrzycki's contract for a similar period for a total six months sum of
$42,154; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such costs be reviewed each year during the budget process for
consideration of adjustment or handling in a different manner.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITEE
Susan C, Kuhn, Chairperson
Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
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Misc. 87147
By Health: and H•an• Services Committee
IN RE: CoTrooy Mdrftal Health - TEMPORARY REDIRECTION OF FUNDS
To the Oak[Dd 55urv..y .,.oard of Commissioners
Mr, Chairoor.,:cn, Loico: and Gentiemen
:1-,:ndoCounty Community Mental Health Services wishes to increase its support for
chronically ecutuily ill adults living in the County, and to strengthen its capacity to effectively
manage the evi:ore array of Community Mental Health programs; and
WIEAS Lake Orion Community Schools has requested temporary funding in the amount of
$7,900 to provide a summer program for forty chronically mentally ill adults, as an extension of its
Adult Basic Education services to this group; and
WHEREAS Dynamic Alternatives, Inc. has developed a proposal with a total cost of $31,400,
to offer temporary respite care services to mentally ill adults over the summer, to give relief to
the natural families who help care for their mentally ill offspring; and
- WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Division's Management Information System, under
development by Oakland County Computer Services and soon to be operational, requires additional
terminals and hardware beyond what is already budgeted this fiscal year, for a total cost of $53,570
to give the various Community Mental Health agencies around the County the capability to operate
directly on-line with Computer Services for input, correction and analysis of data; and
WHEREAS funds within the Community Mental Health Central Case Management Program are
projected to be unexpended in the current fiscal year in sufficient amount to support the above -
mentioned program enhancements, due to unavoidable delays in locating office space and recruiting
staff to implement the program; and
WHEREAS it is understood that the above-mentioned program enhancements represent temporary
expenditures only of funds available within the existing approved Community Mental Health budget,
and carry no commitment of continued funding beyond September 30, 1987;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
-redirection of funds within the existing approved Community Mental Health Services budget, and
authorizes the appropriate budget amendments be made for temporary funding of the proposed summer
day program and respite care for mentally ill adults, and for enhancement of the Community Mental
Health Management Information System, with the understanding that such authorization carries no
commitment of continued funding for these purposes beyond September 30, 1987.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Susan G. Kuhn, Chairperson
Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 87148
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Clerk/Register CREATION OF TWO (2) GOVERNMENTAL CLERK I POSITIONS IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS
DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperso, :dies and Gentlemen:
WHERCH :.:m? high volume of construction activity and real estate sales has substantially
increased the in the Register of Deeds Division of the Clerk/Register; and
WHEREAS t-n recording of documents has been backlogged an average of 15-20 days; and
WHEREAS it is the opinion of Corporation Counsel that delays in recording documents could
expose the County to substantial legal liability; and
WHEREAS the creation of two (2) Clerk f positions should allow for a more manageable
workload, thereby ensuring the timely recording of documents;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that two (2) Clerk I positions be created in the Register of
Deeds division of the Clerk/Register.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
Moved by Calandra supported by Wilcox the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. [here were no
objections.
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Misc. 87149
8y Personnel Committee
IN RE.: Health Division - MORTGAGE EVALUATIONS - CREATION OF TWO (2) PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN- III
POSITIONS AND ONE (1) FULL-TIME TYPIST I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS lending institutions require, as part of their mortgage evaluation, inspection of
all homes with on-site water and septic systems prior to granting mortgages; and
WHEREAS the Health Division currently provides this service to the public; and
WHEREAS a- continued dramatic increase in the demand for'mortgage evaluations has required
an inordinate amount of time from the Public Health Sanitarian staff; and
WHEREAS the Health Division is unable to meet the demand for these services and also
provide other legally required services in a timely manner with current staff resources.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to create two (2) Public Health Sanitarian III positions and
one (1) full-time Typist I position in the Health Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the quarterly review of the program by the Personnel
Committee indicates diminished need for the position(s) that the position(s) be eliminated.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
Moved by Calandro supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 87150
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Drain Commissioners Office - CREATION OF CIVIL ENGINEER III POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Court of Appeals has denied the County's appeal in the matter of Eckstein vs.
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Claims Review Committee has reviewed the matter of Eckstein vs. Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS the Claims Review Committee recommends the unconditional offer of reinstatement to
the position of Civil Engineer III to William N. Eckstein; and
WHEREAS this action would require creation of a Civil Engineer III position in the office
of the Oakland County Drain Commissioner.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED one additional Civil Engineer III position be created in the
office of the Oakland County Drain Commissioner,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: CREATION OF CIVIL ENGINEER III POSITION - DRAIN COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE (Miscellaneous
Resolution #87150)
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 #87150 and finds:
1) The Personnel Committee has concurred with the Claims Review Committee recommendation
to create a Civil Engineer III position in the Drain Commissioner's Office.
2) Total cost for this position from June 1, 1987 through December 31, 1987 is $36,692,
of which $26,880 is salary cost (including service increment) and $9,812 is fringe benefit cost,
annual cost equals $61,782.
3) Sufficient funds are available in the 1987 Contingency Account and recommends the
transfer of $36,692 from that account to the Drain Commissioner's budget as specified below:
4-13530-131-82-00-3265 Contingency $(36,692)
4-10100-611-05-00-1001 Drain - Salary 26,880
4-10100-611-05-00-2070 Drain - Fringes 9,812
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
O. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Calandro supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling,
Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson,
Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, (24)
NkleS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87151
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Children's Village - REQUEST TO CREATE ONE (I) CHILDREN'S SUPERVISOR III POSITION
To the Oaklz.i,d County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEoEAS Children's Village currently has minimal coverage of supervisory staff on the
afternoon shift; and
WHEREAS in their 1986 licensing review, the Village was cited by the Michigan Department
of Social Services as being in non-compliance with P.A. 116 for insufficiency of supervisory staff;
and
WHEREAS an additional supervisory position would contribute to improved risk management
capabilities by providing additional emergency support for direct care staff, increasing the ability
to intervene prior to crisis, lowering the potential for disruptive behavior by residents, and
reducing stress on staff; and
WHEREAS an increase in the number of admissions at the Village and a more in-depth admis-
sions interview process require a greater amount of supervisory time; and
WHEREAS the Village administration assorts that an increase in supervision would also aid
in further reducing the truancy rate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to create one (I) Children's Supervisor III position in the
Administration unit of Children's Village.
Mr'. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
Moved by Calandro supported by Luxon the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 87152
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Parks and Recreation/4-H Fair Association - SPRINGFIELD OAKS YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTER
APPROPRIATION FOR POLE BARN COMPLETION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS consultants completed a building study of the Springfield Oaks Youth Activities
Center in January 1984; and
WHEREAS recommendations emanating from that study included the construction of pole barns
to replace the rented tents used during the 4-H Fair; and
WHEREAS one pole barn for use by horse owners was partially constructed in 1986 at a cost
of $20,000 by the Oakland County 4-H Fair Association using money raised from various fund raising
activities; and
WHEREAS the 4-;` Fair Association has recommended the construction of a second pole barn
for use by livestock owners at a cost of approximately $62,857; and
WHEREAS the 4-H Fair Association expects to raise approximately $42,357 to devote to the
construction of this livestock barn; and
WHEREAS an additional $25,900 in total will be required to properly complete both the
existing horse barn and the proposed livestock barn; and
WHEREAS upon completion of the construction work, the ownership of both barns will be
transferred to the County of Oakland, such barns having a value of approximately $88,257.
NOW THEREFORE HE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the construction of the pole barns by the 4-H Fair Association to be located at the Spring-
field Oaks Youth Activities Center with the condition that upon completion of the construction work,
the ownership of both barns will be transferred to the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an amount not to exceed $25,900 be and is hereby allocated to
the Department of Central Services to ue used as reimbursement to the Oakland County Fair
Association for the additional work required to finish the horse and livestock barns at the
Springfield Oaks Youth Activities Center.
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
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Moved by Hobart supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted,
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 87153
By Planning. and Building Committee
IN RE: Planning Division - APPROVAL OF SITES FOR NEW BUILDINGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County, through its Space Needs Study, has completed an inventory of existing
office and facility space needs: and
WHEREAS Oakland County has documented the need for a replacement computer facility, county
law/reference library, and a north addition to the courthouse; and
WHEREAS a Campus Master Plan depicting future buildable areas on the campus has been
prepared by the Planning Division; and
WHEREAS sites for the computer facility, law/reference library, and north addition/court
tower consistent with the Campus Master Plan have been identified in the report, Oakland County
Service Center/New Facilities: Site Recommendations".
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners endorses the
concept and location of the building sites at the County Service Center for the replacement computer
facility, county law/reference library, and a north addition to the courthouse as identified in the
report entitled "Oakland County Service Center/New Facilities: Site Recommendations".
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf ci the Planning arid Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Wilcox the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart,
Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Luxon, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Price,
Rewold. (21)
NAYS: Lanni, Pernick. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87154
By Planning and Building Cm,mAtee
IN RE: Central Services - AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS - HOSPITAL DRIVE RELOCATION AND RELATED
ASPHALT WORK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Hospital Drive is in a state of disrepair; and
WHEREAS the relocation of Hospini :\ie approximately 150 far no the east would remove
it that much further from the Medical Car;! Facility, would improve the traffic flow, and would allow
for the expansion of the Medical Care Facility visitor's parking lot; and
WHEREAS the expansion of the Medical Care Facility visitor's lot to accommodate an
additional 35 vehicles and the resurfacing of the Executive Office Building lot could best be done
at this time; and
WHEREAS this project is estimated to cost 5350,000; and
WHEREAS funding for this project is available in that amount in the 1987 Capital
Improvement Program for Utilities, Parking Lots, and Roads.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Department of Central Services be, and is hereby,
authorized to advertise, receive bids, and report thereon upon receipt and tabulation of such bids.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Peninoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Ca/andro, Crake, Doyen, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard
Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoft, Pernick, Price,
Rewold, Rowland. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted teeretor, the resolution was adopted,
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Misc. 87155
By Public Services Committee
IN RE Employment and Training Division - BUDGET PROGRAM YEAR 1987
To the Oakland County Board cf Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS . The. Executive Committee of the Private Industry Council has reviewed and approved
the Employment are Training Division Administrative Budget for Program Year 1987, as shown in
Attachment A, covering the period July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988; and
WHEREAS under Article V of the Private Industry Council By-Laws power has been delegated
to the Executive Committee to manage, direct and control the operational affairs of the Council; and
WHEREAS notice of allocation of JTPA funds has been received from the Michigan Department
of Labor for program periods and funding sources as outlined in Attachment B; and
WHEREAS the funding sources as shown in Attachment B, for the total amount of $5,726,185,
serve as an estimate of Program Year 1987 fund availability, subject to finalization of
carry forward funds from the previous year,
NOW THEREFORE - BE IT RESOLVED that the Employment and Training Division Budget be adopted
for the total amount of $5,726,385 as follows:
1. To establish an Administrative budget of $888,427 for staff salaries, fringe benefits,
and related operating costs.
2. To provide for an appropriation contingency of $4,837,758 for JTPA program operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Employment and Training Division will prepare and present
a written status report to the Public Services Committee on• a quarterly basis.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.•
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 87156
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY VETERANS' MEMORIAL GARDEN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has no official tribute to the men and women who have served
honorably in the defense of their state and country within the last one hundred and fifty years of
Michigan's statehood; and
WHEREAS the creation of a Veterans' Memorial Garden will serve as this tribute; and
WHEREAS the Sesquicentennial Advisory Counsel has designated $10,000 of the
Sesquicentennial budget for the purpose of such a memorial; and
WHEREAS a juried stainless steel, 20' sculptured piece by the late Oakland County artist,
Donald Snyder, has been selected as th? focal point of said garden; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakl an d must contract with the artist's widow, Jo Ann D. Snyder, to
commence fabrication of said scuipturap and
WHEREAS the fabrication cost of the sculptured piece is $22,000 and the total cost of the
Veterans Memorial Garden including the sculpture is estimated not to exceed $95,000 per
attachment); and
WHEREAS donations will be sought from veterans' groups, private citizens and the private
sector,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners endorses the concept of
a Veterans' • Memorial Garden,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board authorizes a contract with Jo Ann D. Snyder to fabricate
and deliver the sculptured piece at an 'amount not to exceed $22,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total cost of the Veterans' Memorial Garden including the
sculpture is not to exceed $95,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an active effort will be made to solicit funds to offset the
cost of said garden.
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
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Crake the resolution he adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There
were no objections.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard 0, Kuhn, Jr., Chairperson
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 11, 1987 191
Misc. 87157
By Public. Services Committee
IN RE: Community Development Division - HOME REHABILITATION FUND LEVERAGING AGREEMENT WITH FIRST OF
AMERICA BANK, OAKLAND-MACOMB
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
WHEREAS the County of Oakland Community Development Division has operated a home Improve-
ment Program with Community Development Block Grant funds since 3976 to provide rehabilitation
financing for privately owned, single family residential structures- on behalf of the communities
participating in the Oakland County CM% program; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and Community National Bank of Pontiac, (now First of
America Bank, Oakland-Macomb) entered into an agreement on August 9, 1979 (attachment A) for the
Bank to service County loans made under the authority of the Community Development Block Grant
Program; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has established procedures
allowing Community Development Block Grant recipients to draw (in one lump sum) the funds designated
for property rehabilitation in their approved COM application in order to establish a
Rehabilitation Leveraging Fund with a private financial institution, 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 Community Development Division recommends establishment of a Home Rehabili-
tation Fund at First of America Bank, Oakiand-Macomb in order to leverage private resources for the
County's Home Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS the Home Rehabilitation Fund . Leveraging Agreement with First of America Bank,
Oakland-Macomb has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS the Community Development Division has prepared the attached Home Rehabilitation
Fund Agreement for execution by the County and First of America Bank, Oakland-Macomb to continue
operation and servicing of the County's Home Improvement Program loans; and
WHEREAS all funds utilized for Home Improvement loans and program administration shall be
allocated from CDBG funds budgeted for rehabilitation programs income generated by the lump-sum de-
posit, and program income received from the.Home Improvement Loans, with no funds utilized from the
County General Fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Home Rehabilitation Fund Agreement with First of America Bank, Oakland-Macomb, and
authorizes the Oakland County Executive to execute the Agreement and establish the Fund.
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 Oakland County Community Development Home Rehabilitation Fund Agreement on file
in County Clerk's Office.)
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Ruel McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan
Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Rowland, Skarritt. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Rowland supoorted by Hobart the motion to reconsider Miscellaneous Resolution
#87131 be adjourned until the June 25, 1987 Board Meeting.
The Chairperson stated the motion to reconsider will be adjourned until June 25, 1987,
and placed on the agenda for that meeting. Mr. Moffitt objected.
The Chairperson stated because of the objection, it would take a roll call vote to adjourn
the reconsideration motion until June 25th. A "yes" vote will sustain his decision, a "no" vote
would not place the reconsideration on the agenda for the next Board meeting.
AYES: Caddell, Caiandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn,
Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, Ruel McPherson, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron. (24)
NAYS: Moffitt. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Mr. Rewold's decision was sustained and the
motion to reconsider will be placed on the June 25, 1987 agenda.
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Misc. 87158
By Members of the Republican Caucus
IN RE: ROAD- :F,ADING - OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oaklene County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the serious condition and
congestion of the road system in Oakland County; and
• WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is aware that the Oakland County Road
Commission is insufficiently funded to solve the road problems; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has made a concerted effort to obtain
assistance from the State of Michigan which has benefited from economic development in Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS the County is prohibited from expending property tax revenues for road purposes;
and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners is desirous of initiating the process of solutions to
the road problems.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners does hereby appropriate five
million dollars ($5,000,000) from unexpended 1986 non-property tax revenues to local communities for
road improvement purposes, the funds to be distributed under the same formula used in the existing
Tr-Party Program without the matching fund requirement of that program. The process of
distribution will be determined by the Transportation Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners requests that the legislature
recognize the County's goed faith effort and proceed with all haste to pass legislation enabling
further solutions of the road problems to be initiated.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Republican Caucus, I move the foregoing resolution.
Marilynn E. Gosling, Republican Caucus Chairperson
Donald W. Jensen, Larry P. Crake, Susan G. Kuhn
G. William Caddell, D.C., John P. Calandra,
Nancy McConnell, Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.,
David Moffitt, Richard D. Skarritt, Ralph Nelson,
James Lanni, Robert W. Page, Richard R, Wilcox, .
Anne M. Hobart, John J. McDonald
Moved by Gosling supported by Page the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of
the resolution.
Discussion followed,
Mr. Doyon stated there should be a Fiscal Note attached to the resolution, therefore it
should be referred to the Finance Committee.
The Chairperson stated according to Corporation Counsel, if the motion to suspend the
rules carries, it would suspend all the rules.
Discussion followed.
The Chairperson called a 5 minute recess.
The Board reconvened at 10:28 A.M.
Dr. Caddell requested the resolution be referred to the Finance Committe.
Mr. Doyon stated the motion is out of order as the motion to suspend the rules is on the
floor.
The Chairperson stated a vote would be taken on the motion to suspend the rules. A 'yes"
vote will suspend the reles, a "no" vote is against the motion.
AYES: Calandra, Doyon, Gosling, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, McDonald,
Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Skarritt, Wilcox. (13)
NAYS: Aaron, Caddell, Crake, Hobart, Luxon, McConnell, Ruel McPherson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Price, Rewold, Rowland. (12)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules failed.
Moved by Caddell supported by Aaron the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Pernick requested the resolution also be referred to the Transportation Committee. There were
no objections and the resolution was referred to the Finance Committee and Transportation Committee.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 11, 1987 193
In accordance with Rule XXII, the following referrals were made by the Chairperson:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Na tunaw County -(Support) Amendment of Existing Legislation to Allow for State to
Op -arate Courts in Counties over 250,000 in Population
b. Kalamazoo County -Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
c. dacon County-(Support) H.R. 1087 & H.R. 1278, Unfunded Mandates
d. M8:';C1 County-(Support) Amendments to H.B. 4541, Hair Care. in Health Facilities
e. Coodty Mementos
f. Bimio7ham-(0ppose) SB 132, Ban Libraries from Renting Video Cassettes
g, Rosocma,or-(Support) H.J. Res. #98, Oppose CDA Reduction
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVI'AS
a. Mason Ccuaty-(Support) Amendment to HB 4541, Hair Care in Health Facilities
b. Calhoun County-Intensive Juvenile Probation Model
PERSONNEL
a. Sheriff's Department-Staffing Women's Work Release Units
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Sheriff's Department - Work Release Facility Construction Problems
b. Arenac County-Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
c. Oceana County-Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
d. Washtenaw County-Solid Waste Surcharge Program
e. AWQB-(Support) Funding for Hazardous Waste & Groundwater Compliance Grants
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Sheriff's Department-Work Release Facility Construction Problems
h. Sheriff's Department-Staffing of Women's Work Release Unit
c. Roscommon County-(Support) H.J. #98, Oppose CDA Reduction
d. Department of Corrections-Probation Enhancement Grant
e, 1-696 Corridor Committee-Request for $100,000 for Consultants
TRANSPORTATION
a. White Lake-Support Road Commission Road Funding Package
b. Governor's Office-Municipal Credits-SEMTA
c. MDOT-Southeast Michigan Update
FINANCE
a. Circuit Court-Judicial Self-Insurance
b. Schoolcraft College-Levy 2.27 Mills
OTHERS
Management & Budget
a. Equalization-Industrial Facilities Exemption. Certificate-Forming Tech. Co.
b. Equalization-Speculative Building', Milford Township
Airport Committee
a. Insurance Coverage-County Airports
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Chairperson announced there is a conflict with the July 23, 1987 meeting which is
scheduled for 7:30 P.M.; therefore if there were no objections, he is changing the time to 9:30 A.M.
There were no objections to the time change.
Moved by McConnell supported by Crake the Board adjourn until June 25, 1987 at 9:30 A.M.
The motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 10:37 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN ROY REWOLD
Clerk Chairperson