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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
May 4, 2011
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Gingell at 7:10 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200
N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad,
Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack. (24) ABSENT: Woodward. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Tim Greimel.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Long supported by Covey the minutes of the April 21, 2011 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Taub supported by Greimel the agenda be amended, as follows:
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
d. Board of Commissioners – Huron Clinton Metroparks Authority Board Appointment (Reason for Suspension of General Government Committee, item d.: Waiver of Rule III. Items for printed
board agenda shall be presented to the Board Chair five days prior to the Board meeting. Item was taken up by the general Government Committee immediately prior to the Board meeting.)
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
b. Department of Facilities Management – Request for Approval of License Agreement with Weller Bros. Land Company, Inc. for Placement of Radio communication Equipment 29828 West Eight
Mile Road, City of Farmington, Michigan (Reason for Suspension of Planning and Building Committee, item b.: Waiver of Rule III. Items for printed
board agenda shall be presented to the Board Chair five days prior to the meeting. Item was taken up by the Planning and Building Committee immediately prior to Board meeting.)
Discussion followed.
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub,
Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey. (24) NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Deputy County Clerk, Chris Ward read a communication from Chairperson Michael Gingell appointing Commissioners Shelley Taub (Chairperson), Kathy Crawford, Bill Dwyer, Jim Nash, Nancy Quarles, and
Dave Woodward to the Legislative Ad Hoc Committee. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Animal Control Manager, Larry Obrecht.
Animal Control Manager Larry Obrecht addressed the Board to honor and give recognition to Addy
Shattuck from Pet Supplies Plus and Linda Wasche from LW Marketworks, Inc. for their efforts in cat adoptions.
Addy Shattuck addressed the Board.
Commissioners Nash and Dwyer addressed the Board to present a proclamation to the Gill Elementary
School “Green Team”, recipients of the National Geographic Award for Green Initiatives for their extraordinary efforts and achievement. Accepting the award was Principal Mark Morawski and Gina
Adams-Levy.
Principal Morawski addressed the Board.
Gina Adams-Levy addressed the Board.
Commissioner Crawford addressed the Board to present a proclamation to the Novi High School Varsity Pom Pom team for their outstanding championship-style and superior achievement.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board with assistance from Chairperson Gingell and Vice
Chairperson Matis to do a presentation and present Proclamations to the Freedom Riders, Civil Rights Activists, Detroit Public Television and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force, Inc.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation to Freedom Rider John Hardy for
his work on behalf of the Civil Rights and his life-long commitment to equality.
John Hardy addressed the Board.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation and asked Commissioner Gershenson to join her with the presentation to Freedom Rider Rev. Richard Gleason for his tremendous
contributions on behalf of the Civil Rights and his life-long commitment to equality.
Rev. Richard Gleason addressed the Board.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation to Lucy H. Maddox, trusted secretary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for her tremendous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
Lucy H. Maddox addressed the Board.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation to the Honorable Claudia House
Morcom, who offered legal services to those denied the right to vote, Civil Rights Activists and Freedom Riders, for her tremendous contributions on behalf of the Civil Rights and her life-long commitment to
equality.
The Honorable Claudia House Morcom addressed the Board.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation and asked Commissioner Gershenson to join her with the presentation to Freedom Rider Dr. William Anderson for his work on
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behalf of the Civil Rights and his life-long commitment to equality. John Miggs accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Dr. William Anderson.
John Miggs, on behalf of Dr. William Anderson, addressed the Board.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation and asked Commissioners
Gershenson, Taub, and Potts to join her with the presentation to Dr. Silas Norman, Jr., who was a member and leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, for his work on behalf of the Civil
Rights and his life-long commitment to equality.
Dr. Silas Norman, Jr., addressed the Board.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation to Barbara Jean Johnson, and her family who risked their lives to help the Freedom Riders in Alabama for fighting for equality.
Barbara Jean Johnson addressed the Board.
Rev. Richard Gleason addressed the Board thanking Barbara Jean Johnson and her family for showing
hospitality to the Freedom Riders.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board regarding Detroit Public Television’s May 16th programming on the Freedom Riders.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation and asked Commissioners
Quarles, Jackson, and Zack to join her with the presentation to Barbara Talley, who is one of the founders of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk, for her work and dedication on behalf of the Peace Walk.
Barbara Talley addressed the Board.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation and asked Commissioner
Weipert to join her with the presentation to Detroit Public Television for its ongoing commitment to excellence in broadcasting.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation to the late Viola Luizzo, a Civil
Rights activist, mother and wife, from Detroit, Michigan, whose contributions helped to change America for the better.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to present a Proclamation and asked Commissioners
Quarles, Jackson, and Zack to join her with the presentation to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force, Inc.’s work on behalf of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk, which has for the last 26 years
brought people together and motivated other communities to observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Al Talley addressed the Board on behalf of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force.
Commissioner Hatchett addressed the Board to thank Chairperson Gingell and fellow Commissioners for
the time allotted for these presentations.
Chairperson Gingell addressed the Board to thank Commissioner Hatchett for organizing the presentation.
Commissioner Potts addressed the Board to thank Commissioner Hatchett for organizing the Freedom
Rider presentation and all those who were honored.
The following people addressed the Board during public comment: Craig Atkins and Mary Storm.
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Moved by Nuccio supported by Covey the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). The vote for this motion appears on page 211.
The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11080 BY: Commissioners Dave Woodward, District #18; and Craig Covey, District #25
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF ROYAL OAK – PROJECT NO. 50831
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the discretionary Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland County’s cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with the construction, maintenance and repair of roads located within the boundaries of an Oakland County CVT and under the supervision, direction and control of the Road Commission for
Oakland County; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221 established the revised Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program – Funding and Project Approval Process; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #10045,
provides that any discretionary Oakland County appropriation in support of the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program shall be distributed only from the designated General Fund Tri-Party Program fund
balance and may be made only after completion of all of the following: 1. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and an individual city, village, or township
(CVT) have identified a specific project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
2. The RCOC has appropriated its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and transferred said appropriation to a specific project account; and
3. The CVT has authorized its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and has executed a written contract for payment with the RCOC; and
4. The Commissioner(s) representing the CVT requesting the project submits to the Board of Commissioners Finance Committee a resolution authorizing the appropriation of the County’s
1/3 share of the project from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tri-Party Program. The resolution shall be approved by the Finance Committee and the full Board before any funds
may be released from the Tri-Party Program designation account; and WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak, along with the Road Commissioner for Oakland County has identified a
specific project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County has appropriated its one-third (1/3) share of the
funding for the identified project in the City of Royal Oak and said appropriation has been transferred to a specific project account; and
WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak has demonstrated that it has authorized its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the specified project and has executed a written contract for payment with the Road
Commission for Oakland County; and WHEREAS Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2011 authorized amount of Tri-
Party Road Improvement funding for the City of Royal Oak is $150,667. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the project submitted by the City of Royal Oak as eligible for appropriation and authorizes the release of the specified Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County General
Fund Designated Fund Balance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Royal Oak.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. DAVE WOODWARD, CRAIG COVEY, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY
Copy of Correspondence from Patricia Z. Wierzbicki Deputy - Secretary/Clerk of the Board for the Oakland County Road Commission and Cost Participation Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11080) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATION –CITY OF ROYAL OAK – PROJECT NO. 50831
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. On December 9, 2010, the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #10312 which designated $3,764,945 in fund balance for the 2011 Tri-Party program for projects
managed by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). 2. Funding of $150,667 is available in the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tri Party
2011 and prior funding (account #371510) for project 50831. 3. This project is for new concrete pavement, curb and gutter, drainage improvements, and ADA
upgrades. 4. The FY 2011 budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Revenue FY 2011 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Fund Balance $150,667
Total Revenues $150,667
Expenditures 9010101-153010-740135 Tri-Party $150,667
Total Expenditures $150,667 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 211.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11082 BY: Commissioner Michael Gingell, District #3 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION – PROJECT NO. 50811
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the discretionary Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland County’s cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with the construction, maintenance and repair of roads located within the boundaries of an Oakland County CVT and under the supervision, direction and control of the Road Commission for
Oakland County; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221 established the revised Tri-Party Road Improvement
Program – Funding and Project Approval Process; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #10045,
provides that any discretionary Oakland County appropriation in support of the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program shall be distributed only from the designated General Fund Tri-Party Program fund
balance and may be made only after completion of all of the following: 1. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and an individual city, village, or township
(CVT) have identified a specific project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
2. The RCOC has appropriated its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and transferred said appropriation to a specific project account; and
3. The CVT has authorized its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and has executed a written contract for payment with the RCOC; and
4. The Commissioner(s) representing the CVT requesting the project submits to the Board of Commissioners Finance Committee a resolution authorizing the appropriation of the County’s
1/3 share of the project from the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tri-Party Program.
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The resolution shall be approved by the Finance Committee and the full Board before any funds may be released from the Tri-Party Program designation account; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Orion, along with the Road Commissioner for Oakland County has identified a specific project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County has appropriated its one-third (1/3) share of the funding for the identified project in the Charter Township of Orion and said appropriation has been
transferred to a specific project account; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Orion has demonstrated that it has authorized its one-third (1/3)
share of the funding for the specified project and has executed a written contract for payment with the Road Commission for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s one-third (1/3) share of the Fiscal Year 2011 authorized amount of Tri-Party Road Improvement funding for the Charter Township of Orion is $ 29,167.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the Charter Township of Orion as eligible for appropriation and
authorizes the release of the specified Tri-Party Road Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County General Fund Designated Fund Balance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services and the
Charter Township of Orion. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
MICHAEL GINGELL
Copy of Correspondence from Patricia Z. Wierzbicki Deputy - Secretary/Clerk of the Board for the Oakland County Road Commission and Cost Participation Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11082)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATION – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION – PROJECT NO. 50811 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds: 1. On December 9, 2010, the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #10312
which designated $3,764,945 in fund balance for the 2011 Tri-Party program for projects managed by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC).
2. Funding of $29,167 is available in the General Fund Designated Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2011 and prior funding (account #371510) for project 50811.
3. This project is for the construction of a right-turn lane on Scripps Road at M-24. 4. The FY 2011 budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Revenue FY 2011 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Fund Balance $29,167
Total Revenues $29,167
Expenditures 9010101-153010-740135 Tri-Party $29,167
Total Expenditures $29,167 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 211.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11083
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS mental health is critical for our individual well-being and vitality as well as that of our families, communities and businesses; and
WHEREAS one in four (25%) of all Americans experience a mental health illness that requires treatment at some point in their lives; and
WHEREAS one in 10 children has a serious mental illness that, if untreated, can lead to school failure, physical illness, substance use, jail and even suicide; and
WHEREAS May 3, 2011 has been designated the National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day; and WHEREAS stigma and stereotypes associated with mental illnesses often keep those living with such an
illness from seeking treatment that could improve their quality of life and help them manage the illness effectively; and
WHEREAS mental illness is a biologically based brain disorder that cannot be overcome through “will power” and is not related to a defect in a person’s “character” or intelligence; and
WHEREAS the National Institute of Mental Health reports that mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in the United States and Canada for ages 15-44; and
WHEREAS mental health recovery is a journey of healing and transformation enabling a person with a mental illness to live a meaningful life in a community of his or her choice while striving to achieve his or
her full potential; and WHEREAS mental health recovery not only benefits individuals with mental health disabilities by focusing
on their abilities to live, work, learn and fully participate in our society but also enriches the texture of our community life; and
WHERAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority has established and is committed to empowering the individuals we serve to live full self-determined lives, embracing recovery, resilience
responsibility and independence. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
recognizes May, 2011, as Mental Health Month. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon our citizens,
government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to recommit our state to increasing awareness and understanding of mental illness and the need for appropriate and accessible
services for all people with mental illnesses to promote recovery. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, Mental Health Month May 2011 on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 211.)
*REPORT (MISC. #11078) BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – FY 2011 – 2014 BUDGET TASK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Committee having reviewed MR #11078 on April 27, 2011 reports with the
recommendation the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
Report. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11078
BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – FY2011 - 2014 BUDGET TASK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Executive assigned departmental budget tasks for FY 2011 through FY 2014 and declared a triennial budget plan for Fiscal Years 2012, 2013, and 2014; and
WHEREAS the Water Resources Commissioner was assigned a budget task for FY 2011 through FY 2014; and
WHEREAS in order to meet its share of the budget task, the Water Resources Commissioner has identified structural revisions in staff positions that impact the General Fund and have resulted in cost
savings meeting the required FY 2011 through FY 2014 budget task; and WHEREAS the revisions in staff positions include the deletion of one (1) SR full-time eligible Drainage
District Legal Counsel (EXC/19) position #6010101-09713, and the deletion of one (1) Vacant GF/GP full time eligible Account Clerk I (salary grade 5) position #6010132-01188, both effective 06/04/2011; and
WHEREAS the department proposes the creation of a new classification and position titled Paralegal – WRC (salary grade 9) effective 06/04/2011.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the following position changes in the Department of the Water Resources Commissioner:
1. To delete the following full-time eligible positions:
Dept/Position Number Position Title Funding 6010101-09713 Drainage District Legal Counsel SR
6010132-01188 Account Clerk I GF/GP
2. To create one new SR funded classification and position titled Paralegal – WRC, Non-Exempt in Unit 6010101.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11078)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – FY 2011 - 2014 BUDGET TASK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. This resolution approves the Water Resources Commissioner request to delete one (1) SR Drainage District Legal Counsel position (#6010101-09713) from the Water Resources
Administration division, to delete one (1) GF/GP Account Clerk I position (#6010132-01188) from the Water Resources Construction Drain Maintenance division, and add one (1) new SR
Paralegal-WRC position (#6010101) to the Water Resources Administration division. 2. The General Fund savings is $60,374 for FY 2011 and $74,564 per year for 2012, 2013, and
2014. 3. For Fiscal Year 2011, General Fund savings of $60,374.
• The result of deleting the Drainage District Legal Counsel $43,445, offset by Revenue
Reimbursement loss of $31,280 for a net savings of $12,165 (prorated at 8 pay periods).
• A full year of savings is given for deleting the vacant Account Clerk I position in the amount of
$54,066.
• New Paralegal-WRC position for $20,919 offset by Revenue Reimbursement increase of $15,062 for a net savings decrease of ($5,857) (prorated at 8 pay periods).
4. For Fiscal Years 2012/2013/2014, General Fund savings of $74,564.
• The result of a full year savings for deleting the Drainage District Legal Counsel for $141,197 offset by Revenue Reimbursement loss of $101,662 for a net savings of $39,535.
• A full year of savings for deleting the Account Clerk I position for $54,066.
• New Paralegal-WRC position for $67,988 offset by Revenue Reimbursement increase of $48,951 for a net savings decrease of ($19,037).
5. These savings will be applied to the Water Resources Commissioner budget task for Fiscal Years 2011/2012/2013/2014.
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6. The effect on the Fiscal Years 2012/2013/2014 Budget will be included in the Fiscal Year 2012/2013/2014 County Executive Recommended Budget.
7. The Budget is amended for FY 2011 to reduce the Revenue Reimbursement and Personnel Operating expenses as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100)
Revenue FY 2011 6010101-155010-631827 Reimbursement General ($16,218)
Total Revenue ($16,218)
Expenditures 6010101-155010-702010 Salaries ($45,102)
6010101-155010-722740 Fringes ($31,490) 9010101-196030-740023 Budget Transition $60,374
Total Expenditures ($16,218) FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Nuccio supported by Covey the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda
be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
Vote on Consent Agenda: AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long,
Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
Commissioner Middleton stated there were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance
Committee.
REPORT BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE JURY BOARD To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered this appointment on April 25, 2011 hereby
recommends that Joe Green be appointed to the Jury Board for Oakland County for a six-year term to expire April 30, 2017.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the report to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11076 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY APPORTIONMENT APPROPRIATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman: WHEREAS the County Apportionment Commission is required by the provisions of Act 261 of the Public
Acts of 1966, as amended, to apportion the County Commissioner Districts after the 2010 Federal Census; and
WHEREAS to accomplish this task approximately $77,309 in expenses will be incurred ($32,230 for software acquisition and $45,079 for Information Technology support).
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Apportionment Commission to expend up to $77,309 to apportion the County Commissioner
Districts exclusive of any other costs that may be incurred by this Commission based upon the production of an approved map and plan.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11076) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY APPORTIONMENT APPROPRIATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds: 1. Funding of approximately $77,309 in expenses is requested ($32,230 for software acquisition and
$45,079 for Information Technology support) in order for the County Apportionment Commission to apportion the County Commissioner Districts following the 2010 Federal Census.
2. Funds are available in the General Fund Non-Departmental Contingency Account to cover the expenses incurred for apportionment.
3. The FY 2011 Budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2011 Expenditures
9090101-196030-730359 Non-Dept - Contingency ($ 77,309)
9010101-196060-740121 Non-Dept - Reapportionment $ 77,309 Total Expenditures $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Long supported by Middleton the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer. (21)
NAYS: Gershenson, Greimel, Nash. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
REPORT BY: General Government Committee – Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE HURON CLINTON METROPARKS AUTHORITY BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered this appointment on May 4, 2011, hereby recommends that John P. McCulloch be appointed to the Huron Clinton Metroparks Authority Board to
complete the six-year term that expires on May 15, 2012. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Long supported by McGillivray the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
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Moved by Long supported by Gosselin the appointment of John P. McCulloch to the Huron Clinton Metroparks Authority Board be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchet, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford,
Dwyer, Gershenson. (24) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment was confirmed.
Commissioner Scott stated there were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Human
Resources Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11084 BY: Planning and Building Committee, David Potts, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WELLER BROS. LAND COMPANY, INC. FOR PLACEMENT OF RADIO
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT 29828 WEST EIGHT MILE ROAD, CITY OF FARMINGTON, MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MR #98308, recognized that the County's current 800MHz radio system needed to be upgraded and expanded to encompass all public
safety agencies and to create interoperatibility between public safety agencies; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to the Emergency 9-1-1 Service
Enabling Act, MCL 484.1101, et seq., and MR #10076, authorized a 23 cent County 9-1-1 Charge to pay for the County-wide public safety radio system which has the ability to encompass all public safety
agencies and create interoperability between public safety agencies in Oakland County; and WHEREAS to properly implement and operate the County-wide radio system, the County has built
towers, leased land, and/or leased space on towers at sites throughout the County; and WHEREAS additional sites are needed to enhance coverage of the County-wide public radio system; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Information Technology that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts and approves the terms and
conditions of the attached License Agreement with Weller Bros. Land Company, Inc.; and WHEREAS under the terms and conditions of the attached License Agreement, the County will at County
expense, install, repair, operate and maintain communication equipment on available land located at 29828 West Eight Mile Road, City of Farmington, Michigan; and
WHEREAS the County shall pay an annual license fee of $5,000 to Weller Bros. Land Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached license agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes the attached license agreement between the County of Oakland and Weller Bros. Land
Company, Inc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached license agreement and any other related documents between the County of Oakland and Weller Bros. Land Company, Inc.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Department of Facilities Management 04/26/2011 Approval of License Agreement with Weller Bros. land Company, Inc. for Placement of Radio Equipment 29828 West Eight
Mile Road, City of Farmington, Michigan, License Agreement and Exhibit A Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11085 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON-2011
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS the Township of Addison has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide marine patrol services to the citizens of the Township for lakes in the Township; and
WHEREAS the Township of Addison has requested that a contract for marine patrol be authorized; and WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the Township of Addison; and
WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached contract with the Township of Addison for Marine Patrol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 125 hours/year Marine
Safety Deputy I position (#4030635-10942) be continued in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services/Marine Safety Unit and contingent upon the level of funding associated with this contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on May 20, 2011. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2011 Marine Patrol Services Agreement with the Township of Addison Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11086
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE-2011 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to
enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Commerce has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide
marine patrol services to the citizens of the Township for lakes in the Township; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Commerce has requested that a contract for marine patrol be
authorized; and WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the Charter Township of Commerce;
and WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached contract with the Charter Township of Commerce for Marine Patrol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 250 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position (#4030635-10949) be continued in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services /Marine
Safety Unit and contingent upon the level of funding associated with this contract BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on May 20, 2011.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2011 Marine Patrol Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Commerce Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11087 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND-2011
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Highland has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide marine patrol services to the citizens of the Township for lakes in the Township; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Highland has requested that a contract for marine patrol be authorized; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the Charter Township of Highland; and WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached contract with the Charter Township of Highland for Marine Patrol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 250 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position (#4030635-10961) be continued in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services/Marine
Safety Unit and contingent upon the level of funding associated with this contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on May 20, 2011.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2011 Marine Patrol Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Highland Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11088 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE-2011
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS the City of Orchard Lake Village has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide marine patrol services to the citizens of the City for lakes in the City; and
WHEREAS the City of Orchard Lake Village has requested that a contract for marine patrol be authorized; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the City of Orchard Lake Village; and WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached contract with the City of Orchard Lake Village for Marine Patrol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 250 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position (#4030635-10948) be continued in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services/Marine
Safety Unit and contingent upon the level of funding associated with this contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on May 20, 2011.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2011 Marine Patrol Services Agreement with the City of Orchard
Lake Village Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11089 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION-2011
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Orion has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide marine patrol services to the citizens of the Township for lakes in the Township; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Orion has requested that a contract for marine patrol be authorized; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the Charter Township of Orion; and WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached contract with the Charter Township of Orion for Marine Patrol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 640 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position (#4030635-10943) be continued in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services/Marine
Safety Unit and contingent upon the level of funding associated with this contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on May 20, 2011.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2011 Marine Patrol Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Orion Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11090 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD-2011
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide marine patrol services to the citizens of the Township for lakes in the Township; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield has requested that a contract for marine patrol be authorized; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the Charter Township of West Bloomfield; and
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WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached contract with the Charter Township of West Bloomfield for Marine Patrol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 1,700 hours/year Marine
Safety Deputy I positions (#4030635-10945 and 10946) be continued in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services/Marine Safety Unit and contingent upon the level of funding associated with this contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on May 20, 2011. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2011 Marine Patrol Services Agreement with the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11091
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE-2011 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to
enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of White Lake has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide
marine patrol services to the citizens of the Township for lakes in the Township; and WHEREAS the Charter Township of White Lake has requested that a contract for marine patrol be
authorized; and WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the Charter Township of White Lake;
and WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached contract with the Charter Township of White Lake for Marine Patrol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 250 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position (#4030635-10962) be continued in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services/Marine
Safety Unit and contingent upon the level of funding associated with this contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on May 20, 2011.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2011 Marine Patrol Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of White Lake Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11092 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE-2011
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
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WHEREAS the Village of Wolverine Lake has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide marine patrol services to the citizens of the Township for lakes in the Township; and
WHEREAS the Village of Wolverine Lake has requested that a contract for marine patrol be authorized; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the Village of Wolverine Lake; and WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached contract with the Village of Wolverine Lake for Marine Patrol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) 125 hours/year Marine Safety Deputy I position (#4030635-10947) be continued in the Sheriff’s Office/Patrol Services/Marine
Safety Unit and contingent upon the level of funding associated with this contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on May 20, 2011.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2011 Marine Patrol Services Agreement with the Village of
Wolverine Lake Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11093 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to distribute property and funds
forfeited through narcotic seizures to participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $1,429,831.09 (balance as of 3/31/11) as a result of Sheriff's Office forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to pay for equipment (see attached schedule); and
WHEREAS this equipment will be used by the Sheriff's Office to enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with state law; and
WHEREAS an estimated $638,000 will be necessary at a later date this year for the engine overhaul on Air One and the implementation of the patrol rifle program; and
WHEREAS the estimated expenses are $458,006, per attached Schedule. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
use of $458,006 from the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#10100-4030101-222430) to purchase the attached list of equipment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) additional fully marked patrol Tahoe be added to the County Fleet.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Request, Lab Equipment, FAT Equipment and Computer Crimes
Unit Equipment Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11094 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 43RD DISTRICT COURT – HAZEL PARK FOR 2011
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 43rd District Court in Hazel Park is currently under contract with the Sheriff’s Office per MR #08149 and is requesting that the Sheriff provide an additional 120 hours of PTNE Court Deputy II
per month for court security to the Court; and WHEREAS the Sheriff is in agreement to provide these additional PTNE hours for the 43rd District Court
in Hazel Park to provide the ability to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff; and
WHEREAS this contract has been approved through the County Executive review process; and WHEREAS the approval of this resolution is necessary to add PTNE hours to the contract and will be fully
reimbursed by the 43rd District Court Hazel Park. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
addition of 960 hours of PTNE Court Deputy II hours through 9/30/2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the two (2) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy II positions (4030435-
10382 & 10383) be increased by 480 hours each. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11095
BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CAMP DEARBORN CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
FOR THE 2011/2012/2013 SEASONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to
enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Law Enforcement Patrol Services; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #08067 approved a three year contract between the City of
Dearborn and the County; and WHEREAS the City of Dearborn has requested to renew the contract between the County and the City of
Dearborn for Law Enforcement Patrol Services at Camp Dearborn for the 2011/2012/2013 seasons; and WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the City of Dearborn, is proposing to continue
contracting for services per the attached agreement for one (1) GF/GP Deputy II and two (2) GF/GP Deputy I positions on overtime as assigned, and ten (10) GF/GP part-time non-eligible (PTNE) Park
Deputy positions (#4030616-07157, 07158, 07159, 07160, 07161, 07162, 07163, 07164, 07165, and 07166); and
WHEREAS the City of Dearborn is requesting the reduction of one (1) Deputy I on overtime as assigned and replacing the hours with a PTNE Park Deputy; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to utilize one (1) GF/GP Deputy II and two (2) GF/GP Deputy I positions on overtime as assigned and replace a third GF/GP Deputy I on overtime as assigned by
increasing the PTNE Park Deputy hours; and WHEREAS this will require an increase of 480 in PTNE Park Deputy hours; and
WHEREAS the rates for 2011/2012/2013 seasons are included in the contract and approved by the Department of Management and Budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board and the Oakland County Sheriff to enter into the attached agreement with the
City of Dearborn for the purpose of Law Enforcement Patrol Service at the rates included in the attached contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 48 hours be added to each of the ten existing (10) GF/GP PTNE Park Deputy positions (#4030616-07157, 07158, 07159, 07160, 07161, 07162, 07163, 07164, 07165, and
07166) in the Sheriff’s Department/Patrol Services/Contracted Patrol – Parks and increasing them from 250 hours per year to 298 hours per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the additional hours are contingent upon renewal of this agreement.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2011-2013 Contract for Camp Dearborn Police Protection, Attachment A, Attachment B and
Attachment C Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11096
BY: Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #16 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT DEBIT
CARD OPTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County extends flexible benefits to its eligible employees in order to assist in
meeting the diverse needs facing today's professionals and families; and WHEREAS the Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA) allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to
pay for eligible medical and dental expenses that cannot be reimbursed through insurance or any other arrangement. The HCRA can reimburse the employee for eligible health expenses incurred by the
employee, the employee’s spouse and his or her dependents; and WHEREAS an enhancement feature to the existing HCRA reimbursement process would be to allow the
optional use of a medical debit card to facilitate the claims process by eliminating the need to wait for reimbursement; and
WHEREAS a HCRA debit card is advantageous in that it encourages increased employee participation by providing a tool to provide easy access to funds, along with, reduced administrative costs due to
streamlining the reimbursement process and reducing the number and cost of issuing reimbursement checks to employees; and
WHEREAS IRS regulations provide that the use of the card is limited to the maximum dollar amount of coverage available in the employee’s health HCRA. The card can only be used at merchants and service
providers that have merchant category codes related to health care, such as physicians, chiropractors, podiatrists, pharmacies, dentists, vision care offices, hospitals, and other medical care providers; and
WHEREAS HCRAs, which allow participants to set aside pre-determined, pre-tax dollars, then use them to pay for eligible medical, chiropractic, podiatric, dental and pharmacy expenses, are a cost-effective
way for participants to manage eligible out-of-pocket expenses not covered by medical plans. The participant pays no taxes on the contributions or the withdrawals; and
WHEREAS enhancing the HCRA employee benefit by adding the feature of accessing the account funds via a debit card is worthy of additional exploration.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby is supportive of further research relative to enhancing the current HCRA employee benefit by adding the
feature of accessing the account funds via a debit card. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests the
Oakland County Executive, Management and Budget, Purchasing and Human Resources Department to investigate if there is a cost-effective approach to providing eligible employees with a debit card for
accessing their Health Care Reimbursement Accounts. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Executive and departments are respectfully
requested to report their findings and recommendation to the Board of Commissioner’s through the Human Resource Committee within ninety (90) days of the adoption of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Management and Budget,
Purchasing and Human Resource departments. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, JOHN SCOTT, CHRISTINE LONG, TOM MIDDLETON, DAVID POTTS,
KATHY CRAWFORD, ROBERT GOSSELIN, MIKE BOSNIC, JANET JACKSON, PHILIP
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WEIPERT, BETH NUCCIO, JEFF MATIS, ROBERT HOFFMAN, JIM RUNESTAD, BILL
DWYER The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11097
BY: Commissioner Jeff Matis, District #12 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR AMENDING MCL 168.499(3)TO ELIMINATE
THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOCAL CLERKS SEND CORRECTED VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARDS DUE TO REDISTRICTING RESULTING FROM THE DECENNIAL CENSUS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Michigan Election Law, MCL 168.499(3), requires that local clerks send a corrected voter identification card to a voter affected by a change in United States Representative, State Senatorial, State
Representative, or County Commission District, and WHEREAS this section further states that the card shall be sent by First Class Mail, and
WHEREAS Michigan municipalities have been advised that the 2010 census shows a reduction in population which will result in the loss of one Congressional seat, and
WHEREAS the state legislature will begin the process of redistricting the entire State of Michigan, and WHEREAS the redistricting will potentially affect most, if not all, jurisdictions in the State, thereby
requiring clerks to send new voter identification cards to all registered voters, and WHEREAS Michigan’s voting age population as of the 2000 census was over 7 million people, with over
1 million voters registered in Oakland County, and WHEREAS the cost of sending these corrected cards could cost several million dollars state-wide, and
WHEREAS municipalities must budget and provide funding for this mailing adding to the fiscal difficulties communities are facing during a challenging economic time, and
WHEREAS decades ago the voter identification card was one of a few means by which a voter was notified of this information, and
WHEREAS with the widespread use of the internet and the availability of government websites the voter identification card has become less useful for this purpose, and
WHEREAS a voter is not required to use the voter identification card to exercise their right to vote, and WHEREAS clerks should be allowed to publish a public notice in a newspaper or within a community
newsletter or on their municipal website identifying new districts and offer new cards upon request by the voter.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Michigan State Legislature to consider amending MCL 168.499(3) to eliminate the requirement that clerks
send corrected voter identification cards due to redistricting of United States Representative, State Senatorial, State Representative, or County Commission districts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends that clerks may publish a public notice of district changes in a newspaper of general circulation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends that clerks may provide notice of district changes by community newsletter or their municipal website.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends that clerks be required to send a corrected voter identification card upon request.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk send a copy of this resolution to the Governor, Secretary of State, and Oakland County State Senators and Representatives.
Chairperson, I move the foregoing resolution. JEFF MATIS, SHELLEY TAUB, MICHAEL
GINGELL, BILL DWYER, JOHN SCOTT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioner Covey addressed the Board to wish everybody a Happy Cinco De Mayo.
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Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to congratulate Commissioner Robert Hoffman for winning the District #2 County Commissioner Primary during the May 3, 2011 Special Election.
The Board adjourned at 8:35 p.m. to the call of the Chair or May 19, 2011, at 9:30 a.m.
BILL BULLARD, JR. MICHAEL J. GINGELL Clerk Chairperson