HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1987.08.13 - 7237OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
August 13, 1987
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold at 9:42 A.M. in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 M. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn,
Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, Angus McPherson, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt,
Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox. (27)
ABSENT: None, (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Madeline Luxon.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Crake supported by Moffitt the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Gosling supported by Moffitt the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended
for the following:
SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR ITEMS CURRENTLY ON BOARD AGENDA:
PUBLIC SERVICES
d. Res. #87181, 52nd District Court - Expansion of Existing Magistrate 2nd Division, and
Creation of One PTNE in 1st Division and One PTNE in 3rd Division (Joint Referral to
Finance and Personnel Committee - Waiver of Rule XI., C.)
e. Res. #87177, Sheriff's Department - Contract for Marine Patrol with Highland Township
(Joint Referral to Finance and Personnel Committee - Waiver of Rule XI., C.)
TRANSPORTATION
a. Res. #87185, Airport Fund - Transfer of Capital Improvement Program Funds (Waiver of
Rule XI., A., B., C., Not referred to Planning and Building)
SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR ITEMS NOT CURRENTLY ON AGENDA:
TRANSPORTATION
a, Oakland/Troy Airport - Michigan Aeronautics Commission Grant Program (Waiver of
Rule XXVII, 5-day notification. Transportation Committee meeting held on August 12,
1987.
FINANCE
H ealth Department - Application and Acceptance of Reimbursement Agreement with
Michigan Department of Public Health, Non-transient Water Supply Surveys (Waiver of
Rule X, A., 9. - Grants Procedure)
AYES: Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni,
Law, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, Angus McPherson, Ruel McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff,
Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules carried, and
the agenda as amended was approved.
Clerk read thank you note from Joe Mullen. (Received and Filed)
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Clerk read letter from County Executive Daniel T. Murphy notifying the Board he has
vetoed Miscellaneous Resolution #87158 (Road Funding) and explaining his reasons for the veto.
Moved by Gosling supported by Doyon the Board overturn the veto of Resolution #87158,
Road Funding.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon„
McDonald, A. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff„ Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox,
Aaron, Calandro. (23)
NAYS: McConnell, R. McPherson, Pernick. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to override the veto carriO.
John King and Louise Schilling addressed the Board.
Misc. 87192
By Finance Committee
I(,( RE: Computer Services Department - PROCESSOR REPLACEMENT PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland currently provides computing services to 81 county
divisions, 15 county departments, 45 local police agencies, and 61 Oakland County local communities
representing over 950 on-line customers with 190,000 on-line transactions processed daily and
240,000 batch jobs processed annually; and
WHEREAS two (2) 4341 processors are six years old and have been renovated 3 times to
obtain cost-effective performance to meet increasing demand; and
WHEREAS the one (1) 4381 processor is 3 years old and has been planned for renovation;
and
WHEREAS a working committee comprised of Oakland County Computer Services senior technical
staff, consultants, and senior technical advisors from private industry have examined in detail the
County's growing computing demand and technical strategies to continue cost-effective services to
all county departments and local police agencies and local communities; and
WHEREAS the committee has recommended that a) two (2) 4341 processors be replaced with
one (1) 4381-24 to be implemented in two stages for minimum service interruption, b) continue
planned renovation of older 4381 as a multi-function and back-up processor; and
WHEREAS Computer Users Advisory Committee and the County Executive recommends adoption
of processor replacement plan; and
WHEREAS sufficient funds exist in the 1987 Computer Services Department budget to
conduct the replacement, no additional County funds are required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached recommendations for processor replacement and authorizes the Computer Services Department
to replace two (2) IBM 4341 processors with one (1) 4381-24 and associated peripherals for
continued reliable operation.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Computer Services Department Processor Replacement Plan on file in County Clerk's
Office.
Moved by Caddell supported by Page the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S, Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell,
McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87193
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Computer Services Department - ENGINEERING STUDY FOR OPTICAL DISKS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mrs Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS numerous essential functions of Oakland County such as Courts, Register of Deeds.
and Friend of the Court require handling and management of large volumes of documents; and
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WHEREAS the manual handling of large volume documents is both manpower and space
intensive, and, therefore, costly; and
WHEREAS for the last two years, the Computer Users Advisory Committee (CLJAC) has been
identifying issues and problems related to document management and examining the available technol-
ogies to more cost-effectively manage the essential function of documents management; and
WHEREAS the Computer Services Department's technical staff, working with the suppliers of
document management systems, have determined the preliminary feasibility of using an optical disk
based document management system to address the growing problems of document handling; and
WHEREAS successful implementation of such a technically complex system requires
detailed design and engineering: and
WHEREAS such design and specifications must be based on detailed identification and
documentation of current document management processes; and
WHEREAS all the changes in procedures of document management must be identified and
agreed to prior to implementation of an automated system: and
WHEREAS CUAC and the County Executive recommends that such a detailed design and
engineering study for an optical disk based document management system be initiated and completed,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Computer Services Department be authorized to
contract for a detailed design and engineering study for appropriate use of optical disk based
technology for document management.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $40,000 be transferred from the 1987 Contingency Account to
the 1987 Computer Services budget, as specified below, to fund the study:
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency $(40,000)
4-63600-181-01-00-3128 Prof. Services 40,000
$. -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 Perinoff the resolution be adopted,
AYES: Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald,
A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland,
Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra Crake, Doyon. (26)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87194
By Finance Committee
IN RE: RISK MANAGEMENT GROUP - REQUEST FOR ONE (1) LEASED VEHICLE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #7393 of December 8, 1975 the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners adopted a "County policy on assignment of County vehicles"; and
WHEREAS this policy requires the Finance Committee to give an affirmative recommendation
for any additional vehicle and to recommend an appropriation sufficient to cover the acquisition
cost plus monthly charges for the balance of the current year; and
WHEREAS the County Executive has requested one (1) leased vehicle from the Oakland County
Garage for the Risk Manager, so that the individual can attend legislative hearings and meetings,
monitor litigation against the County, and perform other functions associated with the position;
and
WHEREAS the acquisition cost of the vehicle is $8,000, and the estimated monthly lease
charges are $1,600 from August 1, through December 31, 1987, for a total of $9,600 which is
available in the 1987 Contingency Account; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends this expansion of the County car fleet.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an expansion of
the County car fleet by one (1) vehicle as requested by the County Executive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $9,600 be transferred from the 1987 Contingency Account to
the 1987 County Executive Department budget to cover the vehicle acquisition cost and monthly leased
charges as specified below:
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency $(9,600)
4-10100-111-01-00-5998 Executive-Capital Outlay 8,000
4-10100-111-01-00-6610 Executive-Leased Vehicles 1,600
-0-
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoptfiin of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
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Moved by Caddell supported by Nelson the resolution he adopted.
AYES: Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon„ McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson,
R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox,
Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87195
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Facilities Engineering Division - CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASPHALT PAVING DE HOSPITAL ROAD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #87154 of this Board of Commissioners authorized the
County Executive Department of Central Services to receive bids for the 1987 Asphalt Paving Program
for Hospital Drive at an estimated cost of $350,000; and
WHEREAS in accordance with the bidding procedures, bids for the asphalt paving of
Hospital Drive were received and opened on July 9, 1987; and
WHEREAS the County Executives' Department of Central Services has reviewed all bids sub-
mitted and recommends that the lowest responsible bidder, A. L. CavaIloro Company, Inc. of
Birmioighom, Michigan, be awarded a contract for the Hospital Drive Asphalt Paving Program in the
amount of $334,025.55; and
WHEREAS additional costs including contingency are estimated to be $95,974.45; and
WHEREAS funding for this project is available in the 1987 Capital Improvement Program -
Utilities, Parking Lots, and Roads section;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the $334,025.55 contract proposal from A. L. Cavalloro
Company, Inc. of Birmingham, Michigan be accepted and the contract awarded in concurrence with the
Planning and Building recommendations;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds be provided in the amount of $95,974.45 to cover
remaining project costs including a 10% contingency;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a contract with A. L. Cavalloro Company, Inc. of Birmingham,
Michigan, on behalf of the County of Oakland;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive's Department of Public Works, Facilities
Engineering Division, shall notify the awardee of this award, in writing no later than 10 days from
the adoption of this resolution. The award shall not be effective until the awardee has been
notified.
Mr. Chairperson, an behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Report
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Facilities Engineering Division - Award of Contract for 1987 Asphalt Paving Program
(Hospital Road)
To the Finance Committee
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced matter, reports
with the recommendation that a contract in the amount of $334,025.55 be awarded to A. L. Cavalloro
Company, Incorporated, with a total project cost of $430,000.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I submit the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson,
Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 87196
By Finance Committee
IN RE; Health Division - 1986-87 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC)
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Cognissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #86186 requires the Finance Committee to review accep-
tance of all grants or reimbursement contracts that vary less than fifteen (15) percent from the
original grant/re*bursemenb contract application; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed the 1986-87 CPBC contract as approved by the
Michigan Departm4:,w cf Public Health and finds the Contract award in the amount of $4.224 ;493 ; the
same as the oric.inal Contract application for the period October 1, 1986, through September 30,
1987; and
WHEREA-.. th Contract award has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of
Corporation Gounse;
WHEREAS wiiication or acceptance of the Contract award does not obligate the County to
any future commitmerki.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accept the 1986-87 CPBC
Contract in the amount of $4,224,493.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to execute said Contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of this Board is hereby authorized to approve
minor changes and Contract extensions, - not to exceed a fifteen percent variance, which are
consistent with the Contract as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the necessary budget amendments are hereby authorized as
detailed in the attached schedule.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Report to the Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners
By Department of Management and Budget
IN RE: Health Division - 1986-87 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC)
Application
The Department of Management and Budget has reviewed the CPBC application and finds:
1) This is an ongoing grant and reimbursement agreement funded by the Michigan
Department of Public Health. All categorical grants included in this contract are 100% funded
except for the cost sharing and sudden infant death syndrome agreements which are reimbursement
agreements.
2) The application covers the fiscal year October 1, 1986 through September 30, 1987.
This contract will supersede and amend last year's contract which was for the calendar year January
1, 1986, through December 31, 1986.
3) The amounts included in the application are detailed in the attached schedule.
4) Included in the 1987 budget for cost sharing is $2,261,161 as compared with this
application which amounts to $2,210,880 or $50,281 less. Further, the categorical grants will
entail appropriate budget amendments at the time of acceptance.
5) Since the grant period is well under way prior to final grant acceptance, the
personnel changes have been brought before the Personnel Committee as necessary.
6) Application or acceptance of the contract does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
In accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #86186, revised federal and state grant
application and reimbursement contract procedures, this report is being submitted to the Chair-
person of the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Caddell supported by Angus McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson,
Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt„ Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87197
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Community Development Division, 1987-88 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET AMENDMENT
AND ACCEPTANCE OF 1987 HOUSING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Community Development Division has been awarded Housing and Urban Development
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Rental Rehabilitation funds in the amount of $187,000, which has yet to be included in the 1987
Budget; and
WHEREAS the 1987 Adopted Budget reflects an amount based on estimated carried forward
from 1981-1986 for Community Development Grants as well as the requested 1987 amount; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #87115 adjusted the 1987 request to match the 1981-88
grant (less carry forward) awarded by Housing and Urban Development 040D); and
WHEREAS the 1987 Budget now needs to be amended to include the adjusted carry forward in
agreement with the final 1987-88 grant award; and
WHEREAS these adjustments do not require any additional County funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
1987 Housing and Urban Development Rehabilitation grant award in the amount of $187,000 as shown in
Attachment A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners amend the 1987
Budget to reflect the difference between the 1987 Adopted Budget and the 1987-88 program allocation
as detailed in Attachment B and C. The summary is as follows:
3-27401-01-00 Community Development Revenues $(3,238,485)
4-21401-01-00 Community Development Expenditures (3,238,485)
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Attachments A, B and C on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Caddell supported by Angus McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: S. Kuhn, Lanni, Luxon„ McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt,
Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro,
Crake, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn. (24)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87198
By Finance Committee
IN RE; Management and Budget - EQUALIZATION DIVISION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has a legal responsibility to equalize property values County-
wide; and
WHEREAS the County has been involved in an increasing number of appeals to the Michigan
Tax Tribunal; and
WHEREAS successful defense of these appeals requires more in depth staff training; and
WHEREAS outside expertise is available to train County staff, and to develop materials,
to effectively defend appeals to the Tax Tribunal; and
WHEREAS there are sufficient funds in the 1987 Equalization Division Salary Account whin
can be transferred to pay for this expertise.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of ComMissioners authorizes a Professional
Services Contract be executed to train County Staff and develop materials to aid in Tax Tribunal
appeals, and review requirements and rates for local contracts, at a cost of $35 per hour, to a
maximum of $10,500, beginning August 1, 1987.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $10,500 be transferred within the 1987 Equalization Division
Budget, as specified below, to pay for said services:
4-10100-125-01-00-1001 Equalization Salaries $(10,500)
4-10100-125-01-00-3128 Equalization Prof. Services 10,500
$ -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 Wilcox the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson,
Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon,
Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 87199
By Finance Committke
IN RE: heaith Dj 100 - 4P:..OUS WASTE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - ACCEPTANCE
To the Oak1and Commis:-.7...oners
Mr. Chairperson, 1
WHEREAS 1;.e:laairos ••.cf,oluT_ion #86186 reo:ires the Finance Committee to review
acceptance of cji i,ry lass than fift,2...e (15) percent from the original grant
application; an;
WHERE.1...• ri,.de to the State for the Hazardous Waste Reimbursement Agreement
in the amount 0: :od October 1, 1986 through September 30, 1 987; and
WHEREAS has reviewed said Hazardous Waste Reimbursement Agreement as
approved by the M;ria,:i .epr?Ten .atural Resources and finds the award in the amount of
$72,765, the sam::.- Lcreement application for the same time period; and
Ayfeement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the
Office of Corpi ,i
WHLS ;;:ri!:,,tin or acceptance of the Reimbursement Agreement does not obligate the
County to any 5055.0
140g RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Hazardous Wastc e.i.c:*r..mi:!nt Agreement in the amount of $72,765 and authorizes the appropriate
budget americhits bc
BE tI FEIJHER RESCLvEL that the Chairperson of this Board is hereby authorized to approve
minor changes ano grant :.t -na;ons, not to exceed a fifteen (15) percent variance, which are
consistent with the grant as eFeo .ied.
Mr. Chairperson, on tch .st of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Luxon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff,
Pernick, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling,
Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87200
By Dr. G, William Caddell
IN RE: Health Division - REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SANITARY SURVEYS OF SELECTED NON-COMMUNITY
PUBLIC WATER. SUPPLIES, APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department.. of Public Health (MDPH) has requested the Oakland County
Health Division to participate in a Sanitary Survey of Selected Non-Community Public Water
Suppliers pursuant to the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act (P.A. 399 of the Public Acts of 1976);
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division believes participation in this survey is an
appropriate and worthwhile public health activity; and
WHEREAS participation can be accomplished with existing staff and cost for participation
will be 100% reimbursed by MDPH; and
WHEREAS total participated reimbursement will be $12,495 from September 15, 1987 through
June 30, 1988: with $4,500 anticipated from September 15, 1987 through December 31, 1987; and
WHEREAS this Reimbursement Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the
Office of Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS application or acceptance of this reimbursement agreement does not obligate the
County to any further commitment,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Reimbursement Agreement for Sanitary Surveys of Selected Non-Community Public Water Supplies in the
amount of $12,495 and authorizes the following amendment to the 1987 Budget:
3-22100-162 -20-00-2801 Revenue Water/Sewage Evaluations $4,600
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency 4,600
$ -0-
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
G. William Caddell, Commissioner District #25
Moved by Caddell supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff,
Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandre, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, istixon. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87201
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Circuit Court/Friend of the Court - APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT PUBLIC ACT 97
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
WHEREAS 1987 Public Act 97 provides that a support payment due under a domestic relations
support order is a judgment on and after the date each support payment is due. Such orders are not
subject to retroactive modification on and after the date they are due; and
WHEREAS Subsection 3(3) of the Act allows payment to be modified retroactively but only
from the date that notice of the petition for modification was given to the payer or recipient of
support; and
WHEREAS Subsection 3(5)(a) of the Act provides that the Friend, of the Court must, by
October 2, 1981, mail notice to each payer and recipient of support, informing them of the changes
in the law as set fortil all':,ve; end
WHEREAS Subsection 3(5)(b) of the Act further provides that the Friend of the Court must,
by October 2, 1987, publish notice in at least One geniral circulation newspaper in the judicial
circuit, informing payers and recipients of support of these changes; and
WHEREAS the notification requirements will c6et Ten Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Five
Dollars ($10,345), expenditures not anticipated in t;ie Circuit Court/Friend of the Court 1987
Budget requests.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
authorize the appropriation of len. ihoucand Three Hundred Forty -Five Dollars ($10,345) needed to
effectuate compliance with the nu0=iication requirements of 1987 Public Act 97 and recommends that
said amount he appropriated to the Circuit Court/Friend of the Court Budget.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard b. Kuhn, Jr., Chairperson
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 87202
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: EMS and Emergency Management Division - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - TOWNSHIP OF
HIGHLAND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and (..;entlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No.'s 7865,
7971, and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be
utilized within the Oaidand. County Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as has been the
policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by various Miscellaneous Resolutions,
whereby local units pay percent and the County twenty-five percent with the County
being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the Township of Highland, per the attached Purchase Agreement, has requested to
participate in the siren system; and
WHEREAS the Township of Highland has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total
estimated cost of two sirens; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the Township of Highland agrees
that Oakland County will retain ownership of the sirens and will be responsible for the maintenance
and the electrical costs for said sirens purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the appropriation of $6,450.00, consistent with the attached budget, as Oakland County's match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is contingent upon the
execmtleii if ne attachel writtal agreer:.eit between the County and the Township of Highland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be and is hereby authorized to execute
said agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written quarterly progress reports be presented to the Public
Services Committee by the Manager of the Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management
Division and to the balance of the members of the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 13, 1987 247
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 Skarritt the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections,
Misc. 87203
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department 1967/1988 ROAD PATROL ACT 416 - GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Oakland County
Sheriff's Department application to continue the 'Public Act 416 of 1978' program and finds said
program to be in conformity with the mandates of the law; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests the State of Michigan
and the Michigan Office of Criminal Justice to expeditiously process said application and provide
the necessary funding as required by the program presented by the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department to continue the tenth year of the program; and
WHEREAS this grant application calls for total funding in the amount of $756,266; which
includes State funding of $626,404, through legislative appropriation, pending court decision, and
County funding of $131,851 for the period October 1, 1967 through September 30, 1988 to continue
said program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners nereby
authorizes the Oakland County Sheriffs Department to request State funding under Public Act 416
and continue the program as specifically delineated in said Grant Application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application of this grant does not obligate the County to
any future commitment.
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 Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McDonald, A. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon, McConnell. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted,
Report
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: 52nd District Court - Expansion of Existing Magistrate in 52/2nd Division and Creation of
One (1) P.T.N.E. Magistrate in 52/3rd Division and Creation of One (1) P.T.E. Magistrate in 52/1st
Division (Miscellaneous Resolution 87181)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentiemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #87181, reports with
the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following changes:
To amend the title to read ". . . and creation of one (I) P.T.E. Magistrate in 52/1st
Division."
. To amend the fourth paragraph to read "WHEREAS, the use of part time Magistrate positions
To amend the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
new Magistrate position in the 52nd/3rd Division be reevaluated by the Personnel Committee at such
time
To add an additional paragraph: 'BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that reference to annual compen-
sation be eliminated from the salary schedule and that the current hourly rate of $30.00 be
utilized for all three Magistrate positions."
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
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Misc, 87181
Ry Public Services Committee
IN RE: 52nd- District Court - EXPANSION OF EXISTING MAGISTRATE IN 52/2ND DIVISION AND CREATION OF
ONE (I) PINE MACISTRATE IN 52/3RD DIVISION AND CREATION OF ONE (I) P.T.N.E. MAGISTRATE IN 52/1ST
DIVISION
To the Oakland County Parr.
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies ..nd
WHEREAS Divisions II and iji of the 52nd District Court have the highest caseloads, per
judge, of any district courts in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS statistics available for the first quarter of 1987 indicate the high caseload
trend will conTh-,Jc and
arraignments must he conducted on a timely basis and are currently being
handled by ,:ludge..T, of the f..,2ne District Court on a rotating ha-3 -k; and
WHEREAS the us cf P.T.N.E. Magistrate positions is a cost effective method of
alleviating the current bacog of cases and of prc,viding weekend arraignments; and
iVEREbS the ineP,,se in County revenues from the 52nd. District Court will offset the
costs of the MaiistratE, 50 5.1 :ions.
NOW THEREFORE BF. IT RESOLVED that the exIsting Magistrate position in the 52nd/2nd
Division be increased to HE days per y(q.,r ") new governmental Magistrate position be
created in the S2ndr3rd Division far 'ear and that one (1) new governmental
Maristrate position he created in the 52nd/lst Division for 52 days (Sundays) per year for
arraignment from any county community.
BE IT FURTHER :RESOLVED that the new Magistrate position in the 52nd/3rd Division be
reevaluate at susn 1The as a new judgeship is established and filled in that division.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move- the adoption of the
foregoing resolutioc.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard D. Kuhn, jr., Chairperson
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: 52nd District Court - Expansion of Existing Magistrate in 52/2nd Division and Creation of
One (1) PINE Magistrate in 52/3rd Civision and Creation of One (1) PTNE Magistrate in 52/1st
Division (Miscellaneous Resolution #87181)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C, of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #87181 and finds:
1) To alleviate the current backlog of cases and to provide for weekend arraignments in
the 52nd District Court, the Pubiic Servic es Committee 'ias r::zcommended, and the Personnel Committee
must approve, the creation of one (1) PINE Manistrate psition for 52 days/year in the 52/1st
Division, creation of one (1) PTV_ Magistrate positui for 156 days/year in 52/3rd Division, and
the expansion of the ex i sting Magistrate position in 52/2nd Division to 112 days/year,
2) The Magistrate position in 324-01 will exceed the time limit for the non-eligible
classification, therefore it should be designated as part-time eligible.
3) The annual a:St of this expansion is $79,824, of which $68,640 is salary cost and
$11,184 is fringe benefit cost.
4) Total cost from August 17, 1987 through December 31, 1987 is $28,748, of which
$25,080 is salary and 53,668 fringe benefit cost.
(5) Sufficient funds are available in the 1987 Contingency Account to cover. the 1987
cost of this expansions and h-Tni,.-Ids the following budget amendments:
4-10100-909-01-00-0 Contingency $(28,748)
4-10100-322-L0-0,,HTOC1 52/1st Salary 4,560
4-10100-322-01--7U70 52/ist Fringe 5
4-10100-223-01-00-11.:C1 52/2nd Salary 6,840
4-10100--01-00-1001 52/2nd Fringe 7
4-10100-2-01-00-1001 52/3rd Salary 13,680
4-10100-4-01-00-2070 52/3rd Fringe 3,656
Total Expense '2877-48'
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G, William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Moffitt the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
There were no objections and the Report was accepted.
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Wilcox the resolution, with a positive fiscal note
attached, be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued, August 13, 1987 249
Moved by Calandra supported by Crake the resolution be amended to be consistent with the
Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Mr. Nelson stated he would abstain from voting because of a possible conflict of
interest.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: A. McPherson, Moffitt, Page, Perinoff,Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt,
Aaron, Caddell ; Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law,
McDonald. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSTAIN: Nelson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended (with positive
fiscal note attached) was adopted.
Report
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Sheriff Department - Contract for Marine Patrol with Highland Township - 1987 Season
(Miscellaneous Resolution #87177)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #87177, reports with
the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following change:
To amend the sixth paragraph to read, "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners create two (2) part-time non-eligible Marine Safety Deputy positions in the
Sheriff Department Protective Services Division, Marine Unit, to be funded 20 hrs./wk."
and to add an additional paragraph to read, "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the positions be
utilized only to the extent that funds are available as provided through the contract."
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing report.
Misc. 87177
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - CONTRACT FOR MARINE PATROL WITH HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP - 1987 SEASON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Highland Township has requested the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to
supply part-time officers for Marine Patrol in Highland Township for the remainder of the 1987
season; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department has agreed to supply such Marine Officers on an
availability hourly basis, the number of manhours to be determined in conjunction with Highland
Township; and
WHEREAS the revenue generated by this contract will cover the expenses required to
create two (2) Part-Time Marine Deputy positions; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland shall be reimbursed for such services by Highland Township
at the hourly rate of $12.50 for the 1987 season,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
execution of the attached contract consistent with provisions contained therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners create two (2)
Part-Time Marine Deputy positions in the Sheriff's Department, Protective Services Division,
Marine Unit.
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
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Sheriff Department - Contract for Marine Patrol with Highland Township - 1987 Season (Mis-
cellaneous Resolution #87177)
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 #87177 and finds:
1) Highland Township has requested, and the Sheriff has agreed to supply two (2)
officers for twenty (20) hours per week for marine patrol in the Township for the remainder of the
1987 season (approximately 8/14 - 9/30/87).
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John P. Calandra, Chairperson
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2) The Township te„cill re',mbure• thc, CT;unty tor the full cost of the officers and
supplies at a rate of $2.50 hour, no 4(1“(ol! County funds dre required,
3) Two (2) c,1.1(2,1:;: he cstablished, with the approval of the
Personnel Committee, in id-' ri .c.".:ective Services 010.sion, Marine Safety
Unit,
4) The followic :ri•iments to the I JDi B(.....:get are recommended
3-10160-436-01-0 Revenui,y pe i miL $3,500
4-10100-43-:.;0-1001 Marine SaI .s1 erirc $4 .1-,7
4-10100-436-35-1-2070 Marine Safety Fringes 28
4-10100-436-35-N-3342 Equip, Repair 8 Maint. 1,296
%3,500
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Skarritt the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Skarritt the resolution (with fiscal note attached)
be adopted.
Moved 'ay Calandro supported by Skarritt the resolution be amended to be consistent with
the Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vete on resolution as amended:
AYES: moffitt, Nelson, Page, Rerinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt,
Wilcox, Aaron, Caddli, Galandro, Crake, boyon, Gosling, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn. Lanni, Law,
McConnell, McDonaid, A. McPherson. (24)
NAYS: No.... (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution (with Positive Fiscal Note
attached) was adopted.
The Chairperson vacated the Chair. Vice Chairperson Nancy McConnell took the Chair.
Report
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE.: Airport Fund - Transfer of Capital Improvement Program Funds (Miscellaneous Resolution
87185)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners:
The Planrici and '..11Icting Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
reports with the recoTif.ridaLo that the resolution be adopted with the following correction:
Oakland PoniE . A.rpNt
1. --rifteeCT, T.-hangars and Site Work 1315,000
Mr, ChairpersQn, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Misc.'' 87185
By Transportation Committee
IN RE: Airport Fund - TRANSFER OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentemen:
WHEREAS the 1987 Capital improvement Program contains $250,000.00 for improvements of
Oakland County airports; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committed has submitted a 1987 Capital Improvement Program for
Oakland/Pontiac and Oakland/Troy Airports in accordance with the Airport Master Plans consisting of:
Oakland/Ponthe
Frfteen (rj Ti'iangars and Site Work $ 308,000
2. Land AcquiL -ition 183,000
3, County Airports Master Planning and
Environmental Assessment 300,000
4. Land Balancing 60,000
5, Terminal Roof Rehabilitation 30,000
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 13, 1987 251
Oakland/Troy Airport
1. Rine (9-) T-4nngars and Site Work
2. Power Line Safety Markers
225,000
4,000
TOTAL $1,T1
PROPOSED FUNDING
7ederal Aviation Administration Grants $ 270,000
Michigan Aeronautics Commission Grants 1/,000
Sale of Land (M-24) 80,000
Airport Funds 500,000
1987 Capital Appropriations 250,000
TOTAL 117.711 10
WHEREAS the Federal Aviation Administration and Michigan Aeronautics Commission have
approved and funded their portions of this program; and
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed the 1987 Airport Capital improvement Program; and
WHEREAS these capital improvements are required for the safety of the airports and
generate revenues to cover the cost of the operation and maintenance of the airport system; and
WHEREAS these capital improvements will be under construction during 1987.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a sum of $250,000.00 be transferred from the 198?
Capital Improvement Program to the Oakland County Airport Fund.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Transportation Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Fiscal Note
By Finance committee
IN RE: Airport Fund - Transfer of Capital Improvement Programs Funds (MiscellanebUs ReSolUtiefl 87185)
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 Reso-
lution 87185 and finds $250,000 0 Airport Improvement Funds, available in the 1987 Capital Improve-
ment Program; said funds to be transferred to the Oakland County Airport Fund as follows:
4-40200-955-01-00-3744 Capital Improvement Transfers $(250,000)
to Other Funds
1-58110-306-001 Airport Division - Reserve for 250,000
Work Projects
$ "O-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Aaron the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by McDonald supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron,
Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon,
McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87204
By Transportation Committee
IN RE: OaklandlTroy Airport - MICHIGAN AERONAUTICS COMMISSION GRANT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution No. 86219 established the 1986 Capital Improvement Program
for improvements of Oakland County Airports; and
WHEREAS the program included taxiway extension at the OaklandlTroy Airport with the
assistance of a Michigan Aeronautics Commission Grant.; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of a Michigan Aeronautics Commission grant
agreement in the amount of $30,000 for taxiway extension at OaklandlTroy Airport.; and
WHEREAS the County funds are included in the 1986 Airport Capital Improvement Program and
no additional County funds are required; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the Grant Agreement and believe it
to be in the County's interest to accept the Grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
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grant award in th - of $30,000 from the Michigan Aeronautics Commission,
BE IT FliRTER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is hereby
authorized to execute tfa. Agreement on behalf of the County of Oakland.
Mr. Chairuersr, an benalf of the Transportation Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
John 3, McDonald, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S, Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon, McConnell,
McDonald, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87205
By General f3':,,,:r::14ePA Cowittee
IN RE: HD UQUIRE THAT JUVENILES IN CERTAIN CASES HAVE THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL AND THAT
REFEREES IN Ii Al L,:lENSED TO PRACTICE LAW
To the Oakiane County E(w.rd of Cc.nw,ssioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bin 4.59S would amend the existing juvenile code to assure juveniles of the
right to counsel and to requirc that referees who preside over adjudication involving juveniles
before the court because of allegod lawbreaking be licensed to practice law in Michigan; and
WHEREAS while the existing juvenile code fails to assure juveniles of the right to
.counsel, The [Jakland . County Pre!Da.e .Court lias...aTways ..acted responsibly in providing counsel for
juveniles; and
WHEREAS the Oaland Coukty Probate Court has an experienced group of non-attorney referees
Who are doing an ob; and
WHEREAS Hci,,:E Lill +qfre enacted the present non-attorney referees would have to be
replaced by attorne v.1)c; would Ukely experience and require considerable training; and
WHEREAS .....art' to all non-attorney referees now in the system have been
considered by the prcywnts of HB s.. 11 ad •parently rejected; and
WHEREAS rn ,:::f.m.,nt of HP. 4EEc would require additional personnel costs, assuming attorneys
would command more ,:ewchsation than non-attorneys, and more capital outlay costs for two additional
hearing rooms.
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners takes a
position opposing HD 459„
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resoluton be sent to all state legislators from
Oakland County and to the county's legislative agent.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Calandro the resolution be adopted,
AYES: Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell ;
Calandra, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Loxon, McConnell,
McDonald, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted,
Misc. 87206
By General Government Committee
IN RE: (SUPPORT) HOUSE BILL 4707 WHICH WOULD CONTROL EXCESSIVE WATERCRAFT NOISE
To the Oakland County Board cf Crm-iissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Eflefl:
WHEREAS excessisv: !ise from motor watercraft is a constant and ever increasing problem
not only on the lakes of 0 lanG County, but in all areas of the state; and
WHEREAS House Bill ofJ:.iresses the noise problem with language prohibiting operation of
a motorboat on the waters of th-L,:: in a manner that disturbs the peace of others; and
WHEREAS House Efll 4767 prohibits operation of a motorboat that is equipped with a
cut-out, bypass, amplifier, or °the,' similar device; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Department has reviewed this legislation and supports
House Bill 4707.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners goes on record
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 13, 1987 253
as supporting House Bill 4707.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all state legislators
from Oakland County and to the county's legislative agent.
Mr. Gharperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, i move the adoption of the•
foregoing resoon.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox. Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake,
Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt,
Nelson, Page, Perinoff. (25)
NAYS: Ruel McPherson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairperson returned to the Chair.
Report By General Government Committee
IN RE: APPONTMENTS TO LIBRARY BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee having reviewed the nominees for appointment to the
Library Board, reports with the recounendation that the following persons be appointed for a five
year term beginning August 25, 1987 and ending August 24, 1992:
Donald Jensen (Commissioner)
Joann Wilcox
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Nelson the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Skarritt supported by Susan Kuhn that Donald Jensen (Commissioner) and Joann
Wilcox be appointed to the Library Board.
Mr. Pernick nominated Dennis Aaron as Commissioner member of the Library Board.
The Chairperson declared the nominations closed.
Moved by Skarritt supported by Moffitt a unanimous ballot be cast for Joann Wilcox, and a
roll call vote be taken for the Commissioner member.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, joann Wilcox declared elected a member of the
Library Board for a 5 year term ending August 24,1992.
Vote for Commissioner Member:
Price - Aaron Susan Kuhn - Jensen
Rewold - Jensen Lanni - Jensen
Rowland - Aaron Law - Jensen
Skarritt - Jensen Luxon - Aaron
Wilcox - Jensen McConnell - Jensen
Aaron - Aaron McDonald - Jensen
Caddell - Jensen A. McPherson - Aaron
Crake - Jensen R. McPherson - Aaron
Doyon - Aaron Moffitt - Jensen
Gosling - Jensen Nelson - Jensen
Hobart - Jensen Page - Jensen
Jensen - Jensen Perinoff - Aaron
Richard Kuhn - Jensen Pernick - Aaron
Donald Jensen - 17
Dennis Aaron - 9
Donald Jensen declared elected as Commissioner Member of the Library Board for term ending
August 24, 1992.
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Misc. 87207
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Probate Court - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET 1987-88
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS pursuant to provisions of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 1975 as amended, Oakland
County is required to develop and submit a plan and budget for the provision of funding of foster
care services to the Office of Children and Youth Services, Department of Social Services, annually;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Probate Court, County of Oakland, and the Oakland County De-
partment of Social Services have developed the attached foster care services budget for the State's
fiscal year, Dot000r 1, 1987 through September 30, 1987; and
WHEREAS the Health and Human Services Committee has reviewed this budget and recommends
its submission to the State Officer.
NOW THEREFORE BE ET RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize
submission of the 1987 -88 Oakland County Child Care Fund Budget to the State Office of Children
and Youth Services, Department of Social Services.
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 Hobart the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Rewold, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart,
Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon, McConnell, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson,
Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted..
Misc. 87208
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Community Mental Health - ESTABLISHMENT OF RESPITE CARE ROME
To the Oakland County Beard of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners on Miscellaneous Resolution #84219, dated August 30, 1984,
approved the Community Mental Health "1984 Expansion Proposal"; and
WHEREAS this expansion program included the establishment of a six-bed respite care home
for developmentally disabled adults; and
WHEREAS total funding in the amount of $182,700 has been approved by the Michigan Depart-
ment of Mental Health with no matching funds required from the County; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has already approved redirection of $42,700 within the
CMH budget toward this program, under Miscellaneous Resolution #87088, dated April 9, 1987; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Division has located a suitable site for the respite
care home in West Bloomfield Township, and has selected Enhance, Inc. to operate the home under con-
tract with and under the supervision of CMH;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
Community Mental Health Division to enter into a contract with Enhance, Inc. to develop a six-bed
respite care facility in West Bloomfield Township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accept an additional amount of
$62,973, consisting of $57,223 in State monies and $5,750 in reimbursements, for a total phase-in
budget of $105,673 which includes initial home renovation and start up costs.
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
Report to the Health and. Human Services Committee
By Department of Management and Budget
IN RE: Community Mental Health - Establishment of Respite Care Home
The Department of Management and Budget has reviewed the above mentioned resolution and
finds:
1) The Respite Care Home Program was approved by the Board of Commissioners on August 30,
1984, and a suitable site for the home has now been located and Enhance, Inc. has been selected to
operate the home under contract on a fiscal year period basis.
2) The Board of Commissioners has already approved redirection of $42,700 within the
Community Mental Health budget toward this program, which requires no County matching funds; this
resolution would accept an additional $62,973 ($57,223 in State monies and $5,750 in reimbursements)
for a total of $105,673 which will cover operating costs for the remainder of 1987 and initial home
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renovation and start-up costs. Total funding in the amount of $182,700 has been approved by the
State for 1988 costs as detailed in the narrative from the Department of Institutional and Human
Services.
3) The non-County personnel costs are included in the contract and are restricted by
Michigan Department of Mental Health guidelines to $8.24/hour for salaries and fringe benefits for
residential services.
4) For 1987, the Community Mental Health budget will be affected as follows:
Expenditures
Contractual - Client Services $105,673
Sources of Revenue
tees $ 5,750
State Match - 100% 99,923 $105,673
5) Acceptance of the contract and funds does not obligate the County to any future com-
mitment.
In accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #86186, revised federal and state grant appli-
cation and reimbursement contract procedures, this report is being submitted to the Health and Human
Services Committee.
Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Crake, Gosling, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Rewold. (22)
NAYS: Calandro, Law. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87189
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Probate Court - APPROVAL OF JUDSON CENTER IN-HOME FAMILY TREATMENT SERVICE PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS funds for contracting with Judson Center for In-Home Family Treatment services
were reviewed by the Board of Commissioners as a component of the 1986-87 Child Care Fund Budget and
approval obtained to submit it to the Department of Social Services-Child Care Fund Office; and
WHEREAS the Department of Social Services Child Care Fund office subsequently approved the
1986-87 Oakland County Child Care Fund Budget, including the Judson Center In-Home Family Treatment
component in the amount of $78,000 on 12/12/86, and
WHEREAS the funds for the Judson Center In-Home Family Treatment component were believed
by the Probate Court to be incorporated in the 1987 Oakland County Budget; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court, based on this belief, implemented the program and began making
expenditures; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court learned on June 18,1987 that the funds were not included in that
budget; and
WHEREAS a review by Probate Court revealed that the funds had inadvertently been left out
of the 1987 Probate Court County Budget request; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court is finding that this component is having a favorable impact on
the Court's effort to reduce out-of-home care costs and requests that the funding in the amount of
$78,000 be approved for the 1987 budget year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
funding of $78,000 for the Oakland County Probate Court to contract with Judson Centerefor their
In-Home Family Treatment services as part of the 1987 County Budge't,
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
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Probate Court - APPROVAL OF JUDSON CENTER IN-HOME FAMILY TREATMENT SERVICE PROGRAM (Miscel-
laneous Resolution #87189)
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 #87189 and finds:
1) The Health and Human Services Committee recommends that funding in the amount of
$78,000 be approved for the Probate Court to contract with Judson Center for their in-home family
treatment services during 1987, as included in the 1986-1987 Child Care Fund budget.
2) A performance report must be submitted to Health and Human Services Committee at the
time of the third quarter of the contract (8th month).
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3) $78,000 is available in the 1987 Contingency Account to fund this program, and
recommends the following transfer:
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency $(78,000)
4-10100-343-01-00-3410 Probate Court Juvenile Maintenance 78,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Crake the resolution (with positive fiscal note attached)
be adopted.
AYES: Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Luxon, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff,
Price, Rewold, Rowland. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution (with positive fiscal note
attached) was adopted.
Misc. 87187
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Medical Examiner Division - FEE FOR CREMATION APPROVAL PROCESS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is necessary under Act 181 of 1953 for the Medical Examiner to approve of all
cremations; and
WHEREAS, currently, the Medical Examiner delegates a considerable number of such approvals
to Deputy Medical Examiners who are under contract and receive $8.00 for each such approval process;
and
WHEREAS it is now evident that such approval process should not be delegated in order to
assure that a body that may be in need of further investigation in the future is not cremated; and
WHEREAS the approval process will require additional time of the Medical Examiner.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners eliminate that
amount of money from the appropriate account that is used to pay contract'Deputy Medical Examiners
for the cremation approval process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Medical Examiner/Deputy Chief Medical Examiner be
responsible for all requests for cremation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a fee of $10.00 be established for the process of approval or
disapproval of a request for cremation and that the total of such fees, estimated at $14,000 per
year be placed in the General Fund.
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
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Medical Examiner Division - Fee for Cremation Approval Process (Miscellaneous Resolution
#87187)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-0 of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #87187 and finds:
1) The Health and Human Services Committee recommends that a fee of $10 be established
for cremation approvals, a duty required of the Medical Examiner under Act 181 of 1953 and further
recommends that the Medical Examiner/Deputy Chief Medical Examiner be responsible for all requests
for cremation rather than delegating such approvals to Deputy Medical Examiners who are under
contract and who receive $8 for each such approval process.
2) The total of such fees are estimated at $14,000 per year or $4,600 for the remainder
of 1987 to be placed in the General Fund.
3) The savings from not using contracted services are estimated to be $3,730 per year or
$1,250 for the remainder of 1987.
4) The transfer of said amounts from the 1987 Medical Examiner Division Budget is recom-
mended as specified below:
3-10100-169-01-00-2083 Revenue-Cremation Approval Fee $4,600
4-10100-169-01-3114 Medical Services-Physicians (1,250)
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency 5,850
$ •-0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Commissioners Minutes Continued, August 13, 1987 257
Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by Perinoff the resolution (with positive fiscal note
attached) be adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Lanni, Luxon, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Price, Rewold,
Rowland, Skarritt. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution (with Positive Fiscal Note
attached) was adapted.
Misc. 87190
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Community Mental Healtn - REWEST FOR A NEW CLASSIFICATION - MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN - PH.D.
To the Oakland County Board of CemlY(ssiofiers
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Genl.)e;
WHEREAS Community VvNilal 4ealth has requested a new non-supervisory classification of
Mental Health Clinician - Ph.D. which would require a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and full
licensure by the state as a Clinical Psychologist; and
WHEREAS employees in this new classification would continue to function as Mental Health
Clinicians, but also be able to perform additional duties for which a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
and full licensure by the state is either required or provides better preparation; and
WHEREAS it is proposed to reclassify three current positions in various Community Mental
Health agencies to provide additional duties beneficial to the agencies; and
WHEREAS there are sufficient funds within the Community Mental Health salaries budget to
cover additional costs for such a change;
NOW THEREFORE PS IT RESOLVED that a new classification be created as follows:
[base I Year 2 Year 3 Year • • 4 Year . ..6..year. .0/T .
Mental Health
Clinician - Ph.D. 28,201 29,951 31,701 33,451 35,201 36,951 No
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that utilization of the class and the assignment of the duties of
the class be limited to no more than one position per unit with the exception of the Admissions
Screening Discharge unit where utilisation be limited to two positions.
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: Community Mental Health - Request for a New Classification - Mental Health Clinician, PH.D.
(Miscellaneous Resolution #87190)
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 #87190 and finds:
1) Current estimated costs from the creation of this new classification are $5,339 of
which $3,926 is for salaries and $1,413 is for fringe benefits.
2) There are sufficient funds within the Community Mental Health salaries budget to cover
the additional costs for the classification change, and no budget amendments are necessary to
facilitate the change.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Calandra supported by Lanni the resolution (with positive fiscal note attached)
be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Lanni, Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff,
Price, Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution (with Positive Fiscal Note
attached) was adopted.
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Misc. 87191
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Reference Library - REQUEST TO CREATE ONE (I) PART-TIME NON-ELIGIBLE CLERICAL TRAINEE
POSITION (1,000 HRS./YR.)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as part of the contract renewal with the Waterford School District covering
Children's Village School for the period July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988, the County has agreed to
assume responsibility for staffing the school library; and
WHEREAS current Reference Library staff will organize and inventory materials and provide
library services to students; and
WHEREAS clerical assistance is required by the Reference Library to provide service to the
public and County employees while current staff are involved with these additional duties; and
WHEREAS the new contract results in a cost offset more than sufficient to cover the cost
of this position.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to create one (1) part-time non-eligible Clerical Trainee
position, funded 1,000 hrs/yr., in the Reference Library, Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this position will be contingent upon annual
renewal of the County's agreement with Waterford School District regarding staffing of Children's
Vill ,ge School library.
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: Reference Library - Request to Create One (1) PTNE Clerical Trainee Position (1,000
Hours/Year) (Miscellaneous Resolution #6719I)
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 #87191 and finds:
1) That one (1) PINE governmental Clerical Trainee position be.created in the Library
Board Division, Reference Library Unit for 1,000 hours per year effective August 17, 1987,
2) That the annual cost of said position is $5,845 and the cost for the remainder of 1987
is $2,341 as detailed in Schedule A,
3) Funding for said position for the remainder of 1987 is available in the 1987
Contingency Account for transfer to the Library Board Division, Reference Library Unit as follows:
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency $(2,341)
4-10100-513-01 -00-1 001 Reference Library Salaries 2,336
4-1 0100-51 3-01-00-2074 Fringe Benefits 5
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Calandra supported by Hobart the resolution (with positive fiscal note attached)
be adopted.
AYES: Caddell, Calandra, Crake, Doyon, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
Luxon, McConnell, McDonald, A. McPherson, R. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Price,
Rewold, Rowland, Skarritt, Wilcox, Aaron. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution (with Positive Fiscal Note
attached) was adopted.
Misc. 87209
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Community Mental Health - ADJUSTED WORKWEEK SCHEDULE FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Merit System Rule 2, Section VIII, A.2. provides for an adjusted workweek schedule
without requiring overtime payments for those divisions which have received approval from the County
Executive and the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS Community Mental Health has submitted a proposal to implement a 4-day, 40-hour
(4/40) workweek schedule for certain of its employees; and
WHEREAS it is felt that this schedule will allow for changes in the Admission Screening
operation at Clinton Valley Center which will result in improved staff utilization and coverage
during periods of higher demand; and
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WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed this proposal and concurs;
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that Community Mental health be authorised to utilize a
4-day, 40-hour (4/40) workweek as permitted in Merit Rule 2, Section YIII, A.2, for one (l) Mental
Health Clinician position and one (1) Social Worker II position in the Admission/Discharge Services
Unit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Community Mental Health. will report to the Personnel Committee
in approximately six (6) months as to the suitability of tne 4/40 work schedule and whether modifi-
cations are needed.
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 Aaron the resolution be adopted,
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 27210
By Personnel Committee
IN WI: Circuit Court - PRETRIAL SERVICES UNIT/REQUEST TO CREATE FOUR (4) NEW POSITIONS AND THE NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS OF PRETRIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR AND PRETRIAL SERVICES INVESTIGATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #86068 of the Oakland County Board of Commis -
sioners, the Pretrial Services Unit was established in April, 1986, and funded for one year to help
reduce overcrowding at the Oakland County Jail; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #86068 provided. that.the .pretrial ..Services Unit would be
staffed with six (6) independent contractual employees for one year: one (1) supervisor, three (3 .)
investigators, and two (2) clerical; and
WHEREAS since it began operations in July, 1986, the Pretrial Services Unit has provided
judges throughout Oakland County with the most complete and current information about pretrial
detainees for bond review purposes and has successfully contributed to a lEt InGrese in the number
of inmates released during the pretrial stage of the criminal process between 1985 and 1986; and
WHEREAS the Public Services Committee conducted a complete review of the Pretrial Services
Program in April, 1987, and initiated Miscellaneous Resolution 487094 to establish six (6)
permeneet, full-time merit ;Aasitions for this purpose; and
WHPEAS the Persotoel Comittee acted to aodify Miscellaneous Resolution #87094 to con-
tinue contractual funding until November. 30, 1987 to allow time to complete the tusks necessary to
make reeommeations on appropriate classifications and salary grades for the above positions
requested and allow the contractors currently performing this function an opi)orteniti to compete for
merit appointments throujh tlie open competitive process; and
WHEREAS recent vacancies in the two (2) clerical positions allowed the County to establish
one (1) position of Clerk I and one (1) position of Typist I and appoint the first Merit System em-
ployees tothis function and establish the Pretrial Services unit per Miscellaneous Resolution #87164
and
WHEREAS the Pretrial Services Supervisor and the Pretrial Services Investigators have com-
pleted ,fob questionnaires and the Personnel Department has completed job avaluations of these
pos,itions in order to mE.Ae recommendations for appropriate salary grades; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed the creation of tile new supervisor and
investigator classifications end concurs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to create a new classification of Pretrial Services
Supervisor at salary grade 12 (no 0/T), and to create a new classification of Pretrial Services
Investigator at salary ;made 8 (reg. 0/T).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE') to create one Cl) Pretrial Services Supervisor position and three
(3) Pretrial Services Investigator positions in the Pretrial Services Unit,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandra, Chairperson
Moved by Calandro supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution he adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
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Misc. 87211
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Management and Budget Department - ADJUSTMENT OF DIRECTOR'S SALARY TO $25,000
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS an June 27, 1983 Mr. Louis MacKenzie was appointed Director of Management and
Budget at an annual salary of $6,500; and
WHEREAS the minimal compensation was the result of splitting the former director's salary
between the Director and the new Deputy Director of Management and Budget; and
WHEREAS Mr. MacKenzie has brought considerable financial expertise and innovation to the
County during his four years of County service, and has effected meaningful improvements to Annual
Reports, Financial Summaries and the County's compliance with generally accepted accounting
principals; and
WHEREAS a conservative but more applicable salary of $25,000 has been proposed for the
Director of Management and Budget, effective January 3, 1987 in recognition of Mr. MacKenzie's
services to the County; and
WHEREAS Mr. MacKenzie is unlikely to benefitfrom the County's retirement plan. .
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary for the Director of Management and Budget be
adjusted to the flat rate amount of $25,000 retroactive to January 3, 1987.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. CaIandro, Chairperson
Moved by Calandro supported by McDonald the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 87212
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Institutional and Human Services - Health Division - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a recent retirement in the Environmental Health Services area has provided an
opportunity to reorganize and restructure responsibilities within Environmental Health Services in
the Health Division; and
WHEREAS the Manager - Health Division and Administrator - Environmental Health Services
propose to retitle two classifications with no change in salary grade, to downwardly reclassify one
position, to upwardly reclassify one position and to delete one classification; and
WHEREAS these changes will provide a classification structure more consistent with the
other service areas within the Health Division and provide better opportunities for a cross training
among supervisory positions in the Environmental Health area; and
WHEREAS this reorganization can be accomplished for a minimal cost;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following changes be implemented:
I. Retitle the Administrative Assistant - Environmental Health Services position (#00746)
and classification (grade 16) to Chief - Environmental Health Special Programs (grade 16) with no
change in overtime eligibility.
2. Retitle the Air Quality, Shelter and Food Sanitation Supervisor (grade 14) position
(#01835) to a new class of Administrative Assistant - Environmental Health Services (grade 14), with
a no overtime designation.
3. Downgrade the position (#02505) of Water Quality and Land Protection Supervisor (grade
14) to Public Health Sanitarian Supervisory (grade 13) and delete the Water Quality and Land
Protection Supervisor classification from the County's Salary schedule.
4. Upgrade one Public Health Sanitarian III (grade 11) position to the Public Health
Sanitarian Supervisor classification (grade 13).
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John P. Calandro, Chairperson
Report
By Health and Human Services Committee
IN RE: Institutional & Human Services Department - Health Division - Environmental Health Services
Reorganization
To the Personnel Committee
The Health & Human Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced matter,
reports that the committee approves the concept Of the reorganization.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I submit the
foregoing report. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Susan G. Kuhn, Chairperson
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 13, 1987 261
Moved by Calandra ,_:oo!Jo.-t'.d by Gosling the resolution be adopted,
AYES; U.-15ndro, Do;on, jeosen, R. Kohn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law,
Luxono McConnell, Mi,O.rna., 1v,cO•,,rim, H.. lo.cHo.,...on, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick,
Price, Rewold, Pu.roand, .“Thc.11. (27)
NAYS; (0)
A sufficient majority havino ,o2.-:ed therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 87213
By Planning and Building Coai.Htee
IN RE: Department of Pubic Works - AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CERTAIN PLANNING COSTS AND INTENT TO
PROCEED WITH ACQUISITION CF A SANITARY LANDFILL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemoni
WHEREAS as requi.a.o by Act. No. 641 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1918, as amended, the
County of Oakland (the "lOsinty") has poeoi,oiee a Solid Waste Management Plan (the "Act 641 Plan")
providing for the di spotn o all ner-h,ozardous solid waste generated in the County using a
combination of sanitary landfills, transfer stations and resource recovery facilitfs (the "System
Facilities"), with emphasis on the use of resource recovery facilities and lin -Jiro the use of
sanitary landfills; and
WHEREAS to implement the 9i Sian and to finance the No:Wsition and construction of
the System Facilities required to •J!ei.ient the Act 540 Plan, the Coon-,ty and twenty-eight local
units of government (the "Munic;o:Thi-..s i ye enterf, into an Intergovernmental Agreement for the
Disposal of Solid Waste, dated Ls ol 15, 1989 (the 'Agreement ; and
WHEREAS the Municipal %o;:k Board t"Y!,WB"), consisting cf one representative from
each of the Municipalities, has Poor t.,.7-qmA pursuant to the AQ-e-ment for the benefit of the
Municipalities tar assist fl the icio:.1,taLThn, opef.ation, lionaguodit and administration of the
County's overall, solid waste manajet and disposal system inelurEng equipment and System
Facilities to be accui red, constrncied or operated by the Counts. or any agent, designee or
contractor in connection with the imp on of tAo".. Act 641 Plan (Th.: "System"); and
each Municipality to reimburse the County
for its pro rata share, as set for so in c .iiyJole C atached to the :gree-wot, of costs incurred by
the County subsequent to July 1, 1A5 fc - the planring, design and imol,2:1;entation of the System,
which aggregate costs were •epresentiA to the Municipalities in the fall of 1985 to be approximately
$693,700; and
WHEREAS the MSWB has begun the preparation of the Plan of Financing for the System
Facilities and, upon completion, will forward the Plan of Financing to the Board of Commissioners
for approval; and
WHEREAS in connection with the preparation of the Plan of Financing, the MSW13 has
determined that -certain activities (negotiation of contracts for sale of steam and electricity,
initial site work for resource recovery facility and preparation of vendor request for
qualifications and request for proposals) should commence on a "fast-track" basis simultaneously
with the preparation of the Plan of Financing in order to shorten the overall project schedule and
to realize cost savings; and
WHEREAS the MSWB has also detern'iirrt that existing landfill resources are not adequate to
handle non-processible solid waste, by-iins -eci solid waste and incinerator asn generated by the
Municipalities and, accordingly, has recopris..f!dod that the County acquire a new sanitary landfill to
meet the needs of those local units of ooveonment that are presently or may in the future become
members of the MSWB; and
WHEREAS on April 21, 1987, the Mi.:10 adopted resolutions authorizing the expenditure of an
additional amount not to ocogd To pay the (i) the "fast-track" activities
described above to proceed s!uliii1c;.otly :Nith the preparosion of the Plan of Financing (not to
exceed $250,000), (ii) an NJ6(:et of the engineering consultant in the amount of
$48,334 through the adoption of tne f!Eo, Finaocing and (I'M the preliminary costs associated
with the acquisition of a landfill fo - o-.•:ent and future MSWB members (not to exceed $120,000
through the adoption of the Plan of Financing) if the County agrees to go forward with such
acquisition; and
WHEREAS twenty-seven of the Municipalities have agr:2tA to reimburse the County for their
pro rata share of any such additional costs incurred by the CGt,:[,..; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the Cac.:17/ of Oakland deems it necessary and
advisable to authorize the expenditure of the additional $418,334 and to indicate its intent to
proceed with the acquisition of a new sanit=.1 -: lcrrdf 11
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY WC BGARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
1. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the expenditure of an amount not to ex-
ceed $418,334 for the following purposes:
(a) the costs (not to' exceed $250,000) of the "fast track" activities described
above to proceed simultaneously with the Plan of Financing;
(b) an increase in the L .,udget of the engineering consultant in the amount of $48,334
WHEREAS Section 7.1 of ttio
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through the adoption of the Plan of Financing; and
(c) the preliminary costs (not to exceed $120,000 through the adoption of the Plan
of Financing) associated with the acquisition of a sanitary landfill for present and future members
of the MSWB.
2. In connection with the authorization to expend moneys for the purpose set forth in
paragraph 1(c) above, the Board of Commissioners hereby indicates its intent to proceed with the
acquisition of a sanitary landfill on behalf of present and future members of the MSWB.
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 Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 87214
By David L. Moffitt
IN RE: Computer Services - COUNTY-WIDE DISTRICT COURT COMPUTER SYSTEM POLICY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #87130, District Court Automation Feasibility
Study, the Oakland County Computer Services Department has conducted an in-depth review of its
District Court On-line System, and has determined that said system could be made available to all
District Courts within the County; and
WHEREAS the Computer Services Department Feasibility Report further points out the
successful application of providing this On-line System to Washtenaw County; and
WHEREAS such implementation would result in a higher level of service to County taxpayers
at substantial savings, and would provide for a streamlined and standardized administrative and
reporting procedure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
authorize and direct the Oakland County Computer Services Department to make available to the
County's District Court On-line system as described in the attached report to all of the District
Courts within Oakland County.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
David L. Moffitt, Commissioner District #15
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee, the
Public Services Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 87215
By Commissioner Marilynn E. Gosling
IN RE: Drain Commissioner - ADVANCE FOR LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR LAKE CHARNWOOD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 345 of the Public Acts of 1966, the Inland Lake Improvement Act, establishes a
procedure for the establishment of a lake improvement board for inland lakes in the state of
Michigan; and
WHEREAS after the receipt of petitions signed by two-thirds of the freeholders owning land
abutting Lake Charnwood, the City of Troy by a resolution adopted May 19, 1986 established a Lake
Improvement Board for Lake Charnwood under the provisions of Act 345; and
WHEREAS the Lake Improvement Board for Lake Charnwood has retained a registered
professional engineer to prepare an engineering feasibility report, dated April, 1987, which
recommends a lake dredging project to remove and properly dispose of undesirable accumulated
materials, primarily muck, from the bottom of Lake Charnwood and thereby to deepen the average depth
of the lake to about 8 feet; and
WHEREAS the Lake Improvement Board for Lake Charnwood held a public hearing on the
practicability of the proposed lake dredging project on June 10, 1987, and based on the almost
unanimous support for the lake dredging project the Lake Improvement Board made a determination that
the lake dredging project was practicable and that the Board should proceed with the improvement;
and
WHEREAS the proposed lake dredging project for Lake Charnwood would provide for the
protection of the public health, welfare, and safety, and would conserve the natural resources of
the state and would preserve and enhance property values around Lake Charnwood; and
WHEREAS the residents of Lake Charnwood will be subject to a special assessment to recover
the cost of the lake dredging project in the approximate amount of $200,000 plus interest, to be
collected over a period of 10 years in equal installments; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously made three advances for the replacement
of lake level structures on lakes in Oakland County with the advances to be repaid without interest
Commissioners Minutes Continued, Anust 13, 1987
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authorize the advance of up to the :17- 'n the or Lake Charnwood,
said advance to be repaid over e? wat!'. at 2n six percent
from the proceeds of a special t -.1 a!:2.'ast all ,Jaeces of 1a.hc witch will benefit from
the improvement of the lako.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no advance shall be made to the Lake Improvement Board for
Lake Charnwood until a special assessment roll has been confirmed pursuant to the provisions of Act
345 of the Public Acts of 1966,
Marilynn E. Gosling, Commissioner District #14
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee and the
Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc 87216 • •
By Richard D. Kuhn, .Jr,
IN RE: Drain Commissioner - AUTHOR. .!ATION TO LOWER THE NORMAL HEIGHT AND LEVEL OF LAKE OAKLAND AND
WOODHULL LAKE FOR A PERICIl NOT TO EIP) c:'-D DAYS
To the Oakland County Board of Comm7stioers
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS under the provisions of Act 194 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended, the
Oakland County Circuit Court established a normal height and level for Lake Oakland and Woodhull
Lake in 1958; and
WHEREAS petitions have been received from freeholders owning lands abutting Lake Oakland
and Woodhull Lae ruesting that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Drain Commissioner to
lower the norma4 hesi.d. and level of Lake Oakland and Woodhull Lake a minimum of 42 inches (3.5
feet) for a period iot, to exceed ninety days to permit the removal of tree stumps and other
dangerous water hazards which exist in both lakes; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner believes that the action requested in the petition will
protect the public health, welfare and safety and Is consistent with the purpose and intent of the
Inland Lake Level Act, Act 146 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board of Commissioners, for the protection of the
public health, welfare and safety of the petitioners owning lands abutting Lake Oakland and Woodhull
Lake, deems it expedient to request the Oakland County Circuit Court to authorize the Drain
Commissioner to lower the normal height and level of Lake Oakland and Woodhull Lake a minimum of 42
inches (3.S feet) for a period not to exceed ninety days to permit the removal of tree stumps and
other dangerous water hazards which exist in Lake Oakland and Woodhull Lake,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the office of the Prosecuting Attorney institute by proper
complaint in the Circuit Court for the County of Oakland a proceeding to authorize the Drain
Commissioner to lower the normal height and level of Lake Oakland and Woodhull Lake, a minimum of 42
inches (3.5 feet) for a period not to exceed ninety days,
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Richard D, Kuhn, Jr., Commissioner District #3
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There
were no objections.
The following referrals were made by the Chairperson;
FINANCE
a. MAC Dues
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Calhoun County - Preservation of Limited Tax Notes for General Obligation
b. Branch County - (Support) HR 1087 & 1278, Federal Funds for Federal Mandates
c. Birmingham - (Oppose) S3 204 & 205, Personal a Property Tax Shifts
d. Bulger Report - Welfare Reform LeOsiation 7/24/87
e. Bulger Report - CD3G Reauthorization Legislation
it Bulger Report - Economic Eili of Monts
g. Bulger Report - Welfare Reform Legislation 7/27/87
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LYNN D. ALLEN
Clerk
ROY REMOLD
Chairperson
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 13, 1987
REFERRALS CONTINUED.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued)
h. Arenac County - (Support) HG 4412, Return Portion of Gas Severance Tax for County &
Local Road Maintenance
Arenac County - (Support) Governor's Commission on High Utility Rates
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
a. Area Agency on Aging - Award of Funds
b. Bulger Report - Welfare Reform Legislation 7/27187
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Bulger Report - Clean Air Act/Waste Incineration
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Oak Park- (-696 Corridor Assistance
b. Sheriff's Department - Secondary Road Patrol Funding
c. Oak Park-in-Car Terminals for Police Agencies
d. DNR-Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know
e. Oak Park-Request for County Funds for UDAG
f. Friend of the Court/Prosecutor-Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement
g. EMS-Local Preparedness Planning, Royal Oak Nominations
TRANSPORTATION
a. Arenac County-(Support) H8 4412, Return Portion of Gas Severance Tax for County &
Local Roads
b. Madison Heights-Surplus Funds for County Roads
c. Governor-Support Oakland/Pontiac Customs Service
d. Waterford-(Support) County Surplus for Road Use
OTHER
Management A Budget
a. Equalization-Industrial Facility Exemption Over 5% SEY, Airamed Corp. Milford Twp.
b. Equalization-Industrial Facility Exemption, Husky Envelope, Walled Lake
c. Equalization-Industrial Facility Exemption, Koppy Corp., Orion Township
d. Equalization-Industrial Development District, Bell Plastics, Royal Oak
Chairperson Rewold announced the next meeting of the Board will be September 3, 1987 at
9:30 a,m.
The Board adjourned at 11:10 a.m.