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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 29, 2013
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Gingell at 9:42 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200
N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (19)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Hatchett, Jackson. (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Marcia Gershenson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Spisz supported by McGillivray the minutes of the August 14, 2013 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Taub supported by Gershenson the agenda be approved as printed.
AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Long, Matis, McGillivray,
Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic. (19) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved as printed.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioners Dwyer and Gershenson.
Commissioners Dwyer and Gershenson addressed the Board to present a Proclamation to Retired Chief
Robert E. Rebtoy, Farmington Hills Fire Department honoring him for his distinguished career, he has received an array of honors including 59 Letters of Appreciation, 11 Life Saving Awards, 4 Chain of
Survival Awards, 1 Distinguished Service Award, 14 Unit Citation Awards, 12 Certificates of Appreciation and 2 Certificates of Merit Awards.
Retired Chief Robert Rebtoy, Farmington Hills Fire Department addressed the Board.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to acknowledge the Honorable Judge Lisa Gorcyca;
and to introduce Commissioners Bosnic, Gosselin and McGillivray. Commissioners Bosnic, Gosselin and McGillivray addressed the Board to present a Proclamation to the
Honorable Judge Dennis Drury (retired) for serving with distinction for almost 29 years as Judge to the 52-4 District Court. He started his career as an Assistant City Attorney for Clawson, then spent 15 years
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as a Private Practice Attorney in Troy and Clawson before being elected in 1984, to the 52-4 District Court. During his tenure with the 52-4 District Court, Judge Dennis Drury has served as Chief Judge for
eight years and was appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to serve as Circuit Court “Drug Judge” on two different occasions. This experience drove Judge Dennis Drury to develop and implement a Drug
Therapy Court in 2001, where he has served as the presiding Judge for over 10 years.
Honorable Judge Dennis Drury (retired) addressed the Board.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Crawford.
Commissioner Crawford addressed the Board and asked George Miller, Director of Health and Human Services to join her in presenting a Proclamation to Tina Abbate-Marzolf, Chief Executive Officer, Area
Agency on Aging 1-B to honor September as Senior Center Month in Oakland County. Oakland County Senior Centers have adopted a wellness model and are sites for health education, fitness, nutrition,
socialization, education, cultural enrichment, participation in sports, special events, physical therapies, transportation and counseling for seniors.
Tina Abbate-Marzolf, Chief Executive Officer of the Area Agency on the Aging 1-B, addressed the Board.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board to introduce Mark Newman, Director of Public Services Animal Control and Bob Gatt, Manager, Animal Control.
Mark Newman Director of Public Services Animal Control and Bob Gatt, Manager Animal Control
addressed the Board to present a Proclamation to Andy Didorosi, Founder and President of Detroit Bus Company in Ferndale, for donating a 20-ton portable air conditioning unit and diesel generator to the
Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center this summer to help keep the animals in its care cool during the dog days of summer.
Andy Didorosi, Founder and President of Detroit Bus Company addressed the Board.
The following people addressed the Board during public comment: John Holeton, Pauline Holeton, Erica
Coulston, Fred Nader, Tom Constand, Rebecca Kiessling, Peter Riccardo, Christopher Zielinski and Jim Thienel, Oakland County Republican Party Chairperson.
Moved by Zack supported by Hoffman the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda
be adopted. The vote for this motion appears on page 444. The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13218
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL
OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH THE CITIES OF AUBURN HILLS, LATHRUP VILLAGE AND ROCHESTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides a number of services to local units of government including original assessments, reappraisals, and file maintenance; and
WHEREAS these services are provided under contract with the local units as approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS revenues and expenditures associated with the services for this contract are included in the FY 2013 through FY 2015 Adopted Budget; therefore, no budget amendment is recommended.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves entering into the attached Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance
Services covering the term July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 with the Cities of Auburn Hills, Lathrup Village and Rochester, which have been signed by their authorized signatories.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is authorized to sign this contract.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and file the executed contract with the concerned unit of government as required by law.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Contracts for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the Cities of Auburn
Hills, Lathrup Village and Rochester Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 444.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13219 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TRI-PARTY PROGRAM – ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD – PROJECT NO. 51621
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Township Tri-Party Project No. 51621 was originally approved per MR #13016; and
WHEREAS the project was established for the resurfacing of Fourteen Mile Road from Haggerty Road to Country Way; and
WHEREAS the total Tri-Party project cost participation was established at $475,000 of which the County agreed to fund $158,333; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) approved additional funding from existing allocated Tri-Party monies since the time Project No.
51621 was initiated; and WHEREAS additional project costs exceeding 15% of the original agreement require a separate Finance
Committee resolution to appropriate the additional Oakland County share of the project costs; and WHEREAS the Oakland County share for the additional project cost is $66,000 to bring the total County
share to $224,333; and WHEREAS funding in the amount of $66,000 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for
Tri-Party funding (GL acct #383510). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
additional Oakland County cost of $66,000 for Tri-Party Project No. 51621. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the following FY 2013 budget
amendment: GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2013
Revenue 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Fund Balance $66,000
Total Revenues $66,000 Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $66,000 Total Expenditures $66,000
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the forgoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of correspondence from Tom Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Oakland County Road
Commission on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 444.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13220 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FINAL PROJECT PLAN FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED
PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, by majority vote of its members-elect,
and pursuant to Michigan Public Act 342 of the Public Acts of 1939 (“Act 342”), as amended, has authorized and directed that there be established a county system of sewage disposal improvements and
services to serve municipalities in the County (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “System”), and has designated the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner as the county agency for the
System (said Water Resources Commissioner being hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “County Agency”); and
WHEREAS under and subject to the terms of Act 342, the County is authorized, through the County Agency, to acquire and construct the sewage disposal facilities hereinafter described to improve and
extend the System (the “Project”); and WHEREAS the System recognizes the need to make improvements to its existing Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition System (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “SCADA System”); and WHEREAS the County Agency has authorized Tetra Tech to prepare a Project Plan, which recommends
upgrading the existing SCADA system by utilizing the existing OakNET network infrastructure and Management from OCIT. This consists of a distributed network which uses radios and OakNET fiber optic
communication to provide the high speed communication network. The system includes a new SCADA Data Server Center (SDSC) to be located at the OCIT building, a new SCADA Operations Control Center
(SOCC) located at WRC offices (replacing the outdated existing FEP hardware), and approximately eight new Radio Concentrator Sites (RCS) with upgrades to additional radio repeater sites dispersed
throughout the County; and WHEREAS said Project Plan was presented at a Public Hearing held on May 30, 2013 and all public
comments have been considered and addressed; and WHEREAS MR #13039 acknowledged that the Water Resources Commissioner has applied for an S2-
Grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for $498,334 to provide funding for the SCADA system. The purpose of the grant is to offset enterprise and special revenue funding for the
“common to all” part of the system currently under design; and WHEREAS adopting a final project plan is a requirement under this grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County formally adopts said Project Plan and agrees to implement the selected alternative [upgrading the existing SCADA system by utilizing the
existing OakNET network infrastructure and Management from OCIT. This consists of a distributed network which uses radios and OakNET fiber optic communication to provide the high speed
communication network. The system includes a new SCADA Data Server Center (SDSC) to be located at the OCIT building, a new SCADA Operations Control Center (SOCC) located at WRC offices (replacing
the outdated existing FEP hardware), and approximately eight new Radio Concentrator Sites (RCS) with upgrades to additional radio repeater sites dispersed throughout the County]. The project cost for the
SCADA System is $2,366,339.30. These costs were previously presented and approved by the Oakland County Budget Task Force on September 18, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Agency, a position currently held by Jim Nash, Water Resources Commissioner, Phil Sanzica P.E., Chief Deputy and Suzanne R. Coffey P.E., Manager, are
designated as the authorized project representatives for all activities associated with the project referenced above, including the submittal of said Project Plan as the first step in applying to the State of
Michigan for a revolving fund loan to assist in the implementation of the selected alternative. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #13220) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FINAL PROJECT PLAN FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED
PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE 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 requests the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to approve the final project
plan for the County Wide Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) and designate the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner as the county agency for the
System. 2. Water Resources Commissioner, per MR #13039, applied for an S2-Grant from the Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality in the amount of $498,334 to fund the planning and design services for the SCADA system project.
3. The grant requires the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to adopt the final SCADA system project plan with a cost of $2,366,339, which includes: upgrading existing SCADA system
network infrastructure, fiber optic high speed communication network, a new SCADA Data Service Center located at the OCIT building, a new Operations Control Center located at the
WRC office, replacing outdated existing hardware and eight new Radio Concentrator Sites with upgrades to additional radio repeater sites dispersed throughout the County.
4. The final project plan cost of $2,366,339 will be allocated back to the appropriate water and sewer systems that will benefit from the SCADA project.
5. No budget amendment is required. No General Fund appropriation required. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 444.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13221
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY &
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAMS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized submittal of the Oakland County
2013 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and WHEREAS the 2013 Annual Action Plan contains a consolidated Federal grant application for activities
designed to accomplish the goals and objectives for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
Program; and WHEREAS HUD by letter dated July 26, 2013 transmitted to the Community & Home Improvement
Division a Program Year 2013 consolidated allocation of $6,868,762 including $5,135,462 for CDBG, $1,476,127 for HOME and $257,173 for ESG, for the period of May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014; and
WHEREAS this is the 39th year of grant funding and acceptance for these programs; and WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2013 CDBG Program will be $5,635,462 including $5,135,462
grant allocation and $500,000 in estimated CDBG Revolving Loan Funds; and WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2013 HOME Program will be $2,058,256 including $1,476,127
HOME grant allocation, $332,129 grant match and $250,000 in estimated HOME Program Income; and WHEREAS funding for the HOME program match is appropriated in the Oakland County 2013 Adopted
Budget; and WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2013 ESG Program will be the grant allocation of $257,173;
and
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WHEREAS the CDBG and ESG grants are 100 percent federally funded and no County funds are required; and
WHEREAS fund schedules and program descriptions for the 2013 CDBG, HOME and ESG programs appear in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS the grant currently funds 22 Special Revenue (SR) positions in the Economic Development & Community Affairs/Community & Home Improvement Division (#1090611); 40% of one (1) GF/GP
Environmental Prog Coord (position #1090207-09809) in Planning & Economic Development Division for an Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Coordinator; and 50% of one (1) GF/GP Accountant III (position
#1020615-02558) in the Management & Budget/Fiscal Services Division for grant accounting services; and
WHEREAS the grant funds will cover the following positions in the Community & Home Improvement Division listed below as follows:
1 Com & Home Improvement Asst. - 05413 1 Grant Compliance & Program Coord - 01370 4 Com & Home Improvement Coord - 01279/03231/03430/06098 1 Supv - Com & Home Impr Admin Serv - 01371 2 Com & Home Improvement Tech - 03230/01768 2 Supv - Com & Home Imp – 00999/03182 2 Com & Home Imp Specialist - 03567/10806 1 Housing Counselor Homeless Sv Supv - 03354 2 Com & Home Imp Field Tech - 01457/09578 1 Student - 05341 1 Senior Com & Home Imp Spec - 00730 1 Chief - Com & Home Imp - 01708 2 Sr Com & Home Imp Field Tech - 02426/09522 1 Manager - Com & Home Imp - 00993 WHEREAS the CDBG, HOME and ESG grant agreements have been reviewed by County Executive
Departments through the County grant review process (MR #13180); and WHEREAS acceptance of these grants does not obligate Oakland County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS Federal sequestration and continuing resolutions delayed Congressional Release of CDBG, HOME and ESG funds by two months imposing a constrained program year and an adverse impact on
the County to meet federal spending performance requirements. To expedite release of funds and mitigate adverse impacts to the program, grant agreements were sent to the County Executive and Board
of Commissioner’s Chairperson for signature upon completion of the Grant Review Process but prior to completion of the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Acceptance process; and
WHEREAS program budget amendments for 2013 CDBG Home Improvement Program Revolving Loan Fund and HOME Program Income actual amounts will be requested by resolution in 2014 after
compilation of additional information and fiscal year closing; and WHEREAS the 2012 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance for CDBG, HOME and
ESG (MR #07164) estimated Home Improvement Program Revolving Loan Fund revenue of $500,000 and Home Investment Partnership Act program income revenue of $250,000; and
WHEREAS actual program year 2012 program income revenues from the Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund totaled $592,281.15 and the HOME Program totaled $444,833.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts consolidated CDBG, HOME and ESG grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in the amount of $6,868,762, $500,000 in estimated Home Improvement Revolving Loan Funds, $250,000 in estimated HOME Program Income and HOME County match of $332,129 for a
consolidated 2013 program year grant package totaling $7,950,891. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2012 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance has
been amended to reflect actual revenues generated through the CDBG Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund totaling $592,281.15 and Home Investment Partnership Act totaling $444,833 during the
program year period of May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon
the level of Federal funding available for these programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes both the
Board of Commissioners Chairperson and the County Executive to execute the grant agreements and to approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15) percent variance from the award, consistent with
the agreement as originally approved. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Community and Home Improvement Division; Correspondence from Keith E. Hernandez, AICP Director Office of Community Planning and Development Detroit Field Office,
Special Contract Conditions – Fiscal Year 2013; Funding Approval/Agreement and Attachment A – Excerpt from PY 2013 Annual Action Plan Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #13221) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY & HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED GRANT
ACCEPTANCE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAMS
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. Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division has received program year 2013 funding from the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development for the CDBG, HOME, and
ESG grants. 2. The total grant award of $7,950,891 includes $6,868,762 in federal CDBG, HOME and ESG,
$500,000 in estimated Home Improvement Revolving Loan Funds, $250,000 in estimated HOME Program Income and HOME County match of $332,129.
3. The Federal award of $6,868,762 is $422,425 more than the 2012 program year award of $6,446,337.
4. Local County match of $332,129 (25%) is required for grant funding allocated to housing rehabilitation and/or new construction activities for HOME.
5. County Match of $332,129 is available in the Non-Departmental Grant Match line item of the FY 2013 Adopted Budget. No additional appropriation is required.
6. Indirect costs associated with this grant are not paid due to administrative and planning limits. 7. The grant currently funds 22 Special Revenue (SR) positions in the Economic Development &
Community Affairs/Community & Home Improvement Division (#1090611) and 40% of one (1) GF/GP Environmental Prog Coord (position #1090207-09809) in Planning & Economic
Development Division for an ESG Coordinator; and 50% of one (1) GF/GP Accountant III (position #1020615-02558) in the Management & Budget/Fiscal Services Division for grant
accounting services. 8. The grants fund the following Community & Home Improvement Division positions listed below:
1 Com & Home Imp Asst. - 05413 1 Grant Compliance & Program Coord - 01370 4 Com & Home Imp Coord - 01279/03231/03430/06098 1 Supv -Com & Home Imp Admin Serv - 01371
2 Com & Home Improvement Tech - 03230/01768 2 Supv - Com & Home Imp – 00999/03182 2 Com & Home Imp Specialist - 03567/10806 1 Housing Counselor Homeless Sv Supv - 03354 2 Com & Home Imp Field Tech - 01457/09578 1 Student - 05341
1 Senior Com & Home Imp Spec - 00730 1 Chief - Com & Home Imp - 01708 2 Sr Com & Home Imp Field Tech - 02426/09522 1 Manager - Com & Home Imp – 00993 9. The 2012 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance has been amended to reflect
actual funding generated through the CDBG Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund of $592,281.15 and HOME Program Income of $444,833 for the program year period of May 1,
2013 through April 30, 2014. 10. A FY 2013 Budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) Expenditures
9090101-196030-730800 Non-Dept. Grant Match ($332,129) 1090659-196030-788001-29711 Transfer Out 332,129
-0- HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUND (#29711) REVENUE
Project #GR0000000634 Activity A Analysis Type GLB Operating Unit #27007 1090659-132240-695500-10100 Transfer In $282,310
1090659-132260-695500-10100 Transfer In 49,819
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$332,129 Expenditures
1090659-132240-730884 Housing Rehab Match $282,310 1090659-132260-730261 CHDO Match 49,819
$332,129 -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Consent Agenda: AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton,
Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford. (19) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda were adopted.
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance Committee.
REPORT (MISC. #13146) BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS RESPECT LIFE MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on August 19, 2013 hereby recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13146 BY: Commissioners Jim Runestad, District #6; Mike Bosnic, District #16; Mattie Hatchett, District #10
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS RESPECT LIFE MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes that people are the county’s greatest resource; and
WHEREAS our nation was founded upon the principle of valuing the individual rights of its citizens, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence that all people are “endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”; and WHEREAS all citizens should be granted equal protection under the law, especially the most innocent
and vulnerable; and WHEREAS a fundamental principle of our laws is the recognition that all individuals should be granted an
equal opportunity regardless of age or background; and WHEREAS that unjust discrimination against the unborn is not consistent with those principles and
beliefs; and WHEREAS organizations such as Right to Life and the many crisis pregnancy services in Oakland
County contribute every day to saving the lives of the most innocent; and WHEREAS these organizations have contributed greatly to the great reduction in the number of abortions
in Michigan in the past 20 years, therefore providing opportunity and basic human rights to many. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
recognizes October 2013 as Respect Life month in Oakland County and encourages all citizens to celebrate the value of human life and those who protect it every day.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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JIM RUNESTAD, MICHAEL SPISZ, BILL DWYER, BOB HOFFMAN, BOB GOSSELIN,
MICHAEL GINGELL, MIKE BOSNIC, SHELLEY TAUB, CHRISTINE LONG, JEFF MATIS, TOM
MIDDLETON, KATHY CRAWFORD, MATTIE HATCHETT
Moved by Long supported by Runestad the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by Runestad the General Government Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Zack the resolution be amended as follows:
Add BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners believe that abortions should remain safe, legal, and rare and that women should ultimately be
able to make this very difficult personal decision in concert with their doctor and their family.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board and stated that the amendment was not germane to
the resolution.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Zack to object and over-rule Chairperson Michael Gingell.
Vote on over-rule: AYES: Gershenson, McGillivray, Quarles, Woodward, Zack. (5)
NAYS: Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Long, Matis, Middleton, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer. (14)
A sufficient majority having not voted in favor, the objection to over-rule Chairperson Michael Gingell was
denied.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Michael Gingell called a brief recess.
Chairperson Michael Gingell called the Board back to order.
Moved by Woodward supported by Zack the resolution be amended as follows: Add BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners believe
that women who are raped or victims of incest should not be forced by their government to carry out a pregnancy.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board and stated that the amendment was not germane to
the resolution.
Discussion followed.
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Moved by Woodward supported by Zack to object and over-rule Chairperson Michael Gingell.
Vote on over-rule: AYES: McGillivray, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (5)
NAYS: Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Long, Matis, Middleton, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Bosnic, Crawford. (13)
A sufficient majority having not voted in favor, the objection to over-rule Chairperson Michael Gingell was
denied. Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution as it stands:
AYES: Gosselin, Hoffman, Long, Matis, Middleton, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gingell. (14)
NAYS: McGillivray, Quarles, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution as it stands was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #13211) BY: Planning and Building Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DIGITIZING OF RESEARCH LIBRARY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee, having considered the above-titled resolution, reports with a
recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #13211)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DIGITIZING OF RESEARCH LIBRARY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on August 19, 2013 hereby recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13211 BY: Commissioners Michael Gingell, District #3; and Michael Bosnic, District #16
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DIGITIZING OF RESEARCH LIBRARY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS over the past several years the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has supported cost
saving activities that have increased the efficiencies of the County Library including the public/private partnership with Cooley Law School to transfer the Law library to Cooley as well as the relationship with
the City of Rochester Hills which transferred the library for the blind and physically impaired to the Rochester Hills library; and
WHEREAS a special study group was formed in early 2012 to continue to seek opportunities to increase efficiencies relative to the County library as library services still account for over $1 million dollars in
expenses per year; and WHEREAS it has been identified that long-term cost saving opportunities exist in relation to digitizing the
Reference materials section of the Library and relocating the de minimis Law Library to another area of the Courthouse; and
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WHEREAS there are currently approximately 70 linear feet of Research materials that need to be indexed and digitized, if appropriate, to reduce the space taken up by these materials and to examine the
relocation of the de minimis law library to another area of the Oakland County Courthouse in order to reduce the Library footprint in a premium area of the Courthouse and allow another department to take on
the expense of this floor space; and WEHREAS creating a digital archive of reference materials would increase the access to county
government and improve library service; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Historical Resources Consortium has been working with Library staff on
preparing for this type of solution for digitizing these materials and may have the capability of assisting with this project; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the taxpayers of Oakland County to review this matter and to develop options to increase efficiencies and reduce expenses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners request that the matter be referred to the Planning and Building and General Government Committee for further
review and that formal recommendations on this matter be referred back to the full Board within 60 days. MIKE BOSNIC, MICHAEL GINGELL, JOHN
SCOTT, PHILIP WEIPERT, BOB HOFFMAN, SHELLEY TAUB, BILL DWYER, JEFF MATIS,
KATHY CRAWFORD, CHRISTINE LONG, BOB GOSSELIN, MICHAEL SPISZ, DAVE
WOODWARD, GARY MCGILLIVRARY, JANET JACKSON, MATTIE HATCHETT, NANCY
QUARLES, TOM MIDDLETON, JIM RUNESTAD
Moved by Long supported by Runestad the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by Runestad the Planning and Building Committee Report and the General
Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the reports were accepted.
Vote on resolution: AYES: Hoffman, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub,
Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin. (19) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #13145)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR FULL FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND
DISCLOSURE OF THE MICHIGAN CATASTROPHIC CLAIMS ASSOCIATION FUNDS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on August 19, 2013
hereby recommends that the resolution be amended as follows.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13145 BY: Commissioner Bob Hoffman, District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND DISCLOSURE OF THE MICHIGAN CATASTROPHIC CLAIMS ASSOCIATION IN THE CONDUCT OF
PUBLIC AFFAIRS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA), a private non-profit unincorporated association, was created by the state Legislature in 1978; and
WHEREAS the MCCA was established by Public Act 136 of 1978, which amended the no-fault law by adding Section 3104 effective July 1, 1978. The Legislature created MCCA because insurance
companies had difficulty obtaining reinsurance for Michigan’s automobile no-fault policies, which provided for unlimited lifetime medical benefits for people who are catastrophically injured in auto accidents; and
WHEREAS under Michigan’s No-Fault Law, the MCCA reimburses auto no-fault insurance companies for each Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical claim paid in excess of $530,000; and
WHEREAS all auto insurance companies operating in Michigan are assessed to cover the catastrophic medical claims occurring in Michigan. Those assessments are generally passed on to auto insurance
policyholders; and WHEREAS the 2011-2012 assessment was $145.00 per vehicle. The 2012-2013 assessment is currently
$175.00 per vehicle; and WHEREAS the MCCA assessment will rise to $186.00 per insured vehicle for the period July 1, 2013 to
June 30, 2014; and WHEREAS the MCCA reports that it paid out $947 million — more than $135 per insured car — in 2012
for claim costs resulting from catastrophic injuries. The majority of these catastrophic claims involves closed-head and spinal cord injuries, multiple fractures, and back and neck injuries; and
WHEREAS this proposal represents an increase of $11.00 (6%) from the current MCCA charge of $175.00 and represents $156.44 to cover anticipated new claims, $29.19 to address a $2 billion
estimated deficit related to existing claims, and $0.37 for administrative expenses. WHEREAS in 2012, the MCCA had financial assets in excess of $14 billion.
WHEREAS the MCCA as a fiduciary steward should be held to standards of transparency and accountability to protect the public’s interest including:
• Basis and methodology of how annual per vehicle assessment rates are calculated.
• Oversight through the Office of the State Auditor General to ensure compliance with fiscal regulations, accountability and transparency under applicable laws.
That tThe MCCA business be conducted at public meetings in compliance with Michigan’s “Open Meetings Act.” subject to exceptions and limitations as set forth in the Act.
• And that tThe MCCA documents be subject to the requirements of Michigan’s Freedom of
Information Act, with reasonable limitations to protect individual privacy and information that would put members at a competitive disadvantage or threaten the financial wellbeing of the
MCCA fund. WHEREAS the information contained in MCCA files includes identifiers such as social security numbers,
birthdates and health information that could put the personal privacy rights and identities of Michigan citizens at risk; and
WHEREAS laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or HIPAA have been put in place to protect of individual’s health care privacy; full compliance with these protections should be
afforded to individual’s concerning information produced by the MCCA; and WHEREAS the financial wellbeing of the MCCA fund is necessary to provide long term benefits for many
Michigan citizens who need extensive treatment and rehabilitation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby
supports disclosure and transparency of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) information and deliberations in the conduct of public affairs provided that adequate provisions are
included to protect the security and privacy of members and rate payers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the
passage of legislation to expand the coverage of the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association information and deliberations in the conduct of public
affairs and urges the Michigan Legislature to adopt and Governor Snyder to sign this legislation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward
copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Rick Snyder, the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) Board of Directors and Executive Director, the Commissioner of Financial and Insurance
Regulation, Oakland County’s delegation to the Michigan Legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties, and Oakland County’s lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13145 BY: Commissioner Bob Hoffman, District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR FULL FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND DISCLOSURE OF THE MICHIGAN CATASTROPHIC CLAIMS ASSOCIATION FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA), a private non-profit unincorporated association, was created by the state Legislature in 1978; and
WHEREAS the MCCA was established by Public Act 136 of 1978, which amended the no-fault law by adding Section 3104 effective July 1, 1978. The Legislature created MCCA because insurance
companies had difficulty obtaining reinsurance for Michigan’s automobile no-fault policies, which provided for unlimited lifetime medical benefits for people who are catastrophically injured in auto accidents; and
WHEREAS under Michigan’s No-Fault Law, the MCCA reimburses auto no-fault insurance companies for each Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical claim paid in excess of $500,000; and
WHEREAS all auto insurance companies operating in Michigan are assessed to cover the catastrophic medical claims occurring in Michigan. Those assessments are generally passed on to auto insurance
policyholders; and WHEREAS the 2011-2012 assessment was $145.00 per vehicle. The 2012-2013 assessment is currently
$175.00 per vehicle; and WHEREAS the MCCA assessment will rise to $186.00 per insured vehicle for the period July 1, 2013 to
June 30, 2014; and WHEREAS the MCCA reports that it paid out $947 million — more than $135 per insured car — in 2012
for claim costs resulting from catastrophic injuries. The majority of these catastrophic claims involves closed-head and spinal cord injuries, multiple fractures, and back and neck injuries; and
WHEREAS this proposal represents an increase of $11.00 (6%) from the current MCCA charge of $175.00 and represents $156.44 to cover anticipated new claims, $29.19 to address a $2 billion
estimated deficit related to existing claims, and $0.37 for administrative expenses. WHEREAS in 2012, MCCA has financial assets in excess of $14 billion.
WHEREAS MCCA as a fiduciary steward should be held to the highest standards of transparency and accountability including:
• The full disclosure on how annual per vehicle assessment rates are calculated.
• Additional oversight through an annual independent audit, with the results of that audit being reported to the Michigan State House and Michigan State Senate.
• Requirement that decisions to raise rates are subject to the approval of the Commissioner of the
Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation and allowing for the rejection of increases deemed to be excessive.
• That MCCA business be conducted at public meetings in compliance with Michigan’s “Open
Meetings Act.”
• And that MCCA documents be subject to the requirements of Michigan’s Freedom of Information
Act. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, hereby
supports full disclosure and transparency of Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) decisions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the
passage of Senate Bills 102 and 103 and urges the Michigan Legislature to adopt and Governor Snyder to sign this legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Rick Snyder, Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association
(MCCA) Board of Directors and Executive Director, the Commissioner of Financial and Insurance Regulation, Oakland County’s delegation to the Michigan Legislature, the Michigan Association of
Counties, and Oakland County’s lobbyists. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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BOB HOFFMAN, JOHN SCOTT, JIM MATIS, BILL DWYER, GARY MCGILLIVRARY, NANCY
QUARLES, JANET JACKSON, MARCIA GERSHENSON, HELAINE ZACK, DAVE
WOODWARD, TOM MIDDLETON
Moved by Long Supported by Quarles the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by McGillivray the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Quarles the resolution be amended to coincided with the recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman. (19) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13222 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/CORPORATION COUNSEL – 2013 POSITION CHANGES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has identified areas of need and areas where efficiencies can be realized; and
WHEREAS recent staffing changes has provided an opportunity to better align staff for the services that need to be provided; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed its operations and has proposed staffing changes that would provide more stability to the Division’s operations; and
WHEREAS it is proposed to delete one (1) part time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Assistant Corporation Counsel I (position #1010501-02978); and
WHEREAS it is proposed to downwardly reclassify one (1) Full-Time Eligible Financial Attorney Corporation Counsel (#1010501-09418) to a Full Time Eligible Assistant Corporation Counsel I; and
WHEREAS it is proposed to create one (1) GF/GP Full-Time Eligible Assistant Corporation Counsel I position in the Corporation Counsel unit (#1010501); and
WHEREAS it is proposed to create one (1) GF/GP Part-Time Non-Eligible 450 hours per year Law Clerk position in Corporation Counsel (#1010501); and
WHEREAS these changes are cost neutral to the General Fund budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners approves to delete one (1) Part-
Time Non-Eligible 1,000 hours per year Assistant Corporation Counsel I (position #1010501-02978). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to downwardly reclassify one (1) Full-Time Eligible Financial Attorney
Corporation Counsel (#1010501-09418) to a Full Time Eligible Assistant Corporation Counsel I. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) GF/GP Full-Time Eligible Assistant Corporation Counsel I
position in Corporation Counsel (#1010501). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) GF/GP Part-Time Non-Eligible 450 hours per year Law
Clerk position in the Corporation Counsel unit (#1010501). Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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REPORT BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY SOLID WASTE PLANNING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered these appointments on August 19, 2013, hereby recommends that the following individuals be appointed to the Oakland County Solid Waste Planning
Committee for a two-year term beginning October 10, 2013 and ending October 11, 2015. Appointee Seat Designation
John Myers Solid Waste Industry Mike Csapo Solid Waste Industry
Kevin Kendall Solid Waste Industry VACANT Solid Waste Industry
VACANT Industrial Waste Generator Jean Gramlich Environmental Interest Group
VACANT Environmental Interest Group Robert Hoffman County Government
Robert DePalma Township Government Claire Galed City Government
Mary Ann Ryan General Public Steven Balagna General Public
Steven Percival General Public Amy Mangus Regional Solid Waste Planning Agency (SEMCOG)
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Board of Commissioners Application Forms for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions for John C. Myers, Michael Csapo, Kevin Kendall, Jean Gramlich, Robert
DePalma, Claire Galed, Mary Ann Ryan, Steven Balagna and Steven Percival on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Long supported Zack the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Chairperson Michael Gingell asked if there were any other nominations. There were none.
Moved by Long supported by Zack the appointments of John Myers, Mike Csapo, Kevin Kendall, Jean
Gramlich, Robert Hoffman, Robert DePalma, Claire Galed, Mary Ann Ryan, Steven Balagna, Steven Percival, and Amy Mangus to the Solid Waste Planning Committee for a Two Year Term beginning
October 10, 2013 and ending October 11, 2015 be confirmed.
Vote on appointments: AYES: Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert,
Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Long. (19) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments of John Myers, Mike Csapo, Kevin Kendall,
Jean Gramlich, Robert Hoffman, Robert DePalma, Claire Galed, Mary Ann Ryan, Steven Balagna, Steven Percival, and Amy Mangus to the Solid Waste Planning Committee for a Two-Year Term
beginning October 10, 2013 and ending October 11, 2015, were confirmed.
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Human Resources Committee.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13223 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATION COUNSEL – APPROVAL OF LEASE FOR OAKLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, via MR #07204, approved the lease of approximately 896 square feet of office space in the Oakland County Courthouse, West Wing Extension,
Room 120 to the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA); and WHEREAS that lease will expire on September 30, 2013, and has no options for renewal; and
WHEREAS County Administration supports the continued presence of the OCBA in the West Wing Extension of the Courthouse and supports entering into a new lease with the OCBA for this space; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management, with the assistance of Corporation Counsel, negotiated the terms and conditions in the attached lease; and
WHEREAS the attached lease would commence on October 1, 2013, and expire on September 30, 2016, and could be extended, after the expiration of the term, on a year to year basis for up to three years; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the terms and conditions in the attached lease, the OCBA would pay $17.50 per square foot annually for the space with increases or decreases based on County operation and
maintenance costs as set by the Board of Commissioners on an annual basis; and WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached lease and recommend its approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and accepts the terms and conditions of the attached lease between the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) for 896 square feet of space in the West Wing Extension of the
Oakland County Courthouse, First Floor of Building 14 East, Room 120. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs it Chairperson or
his designee to execute the attached lease and all other related documents between the County and OCBA which may be required for the lease of such space.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease Agreement Between County of Oakland, a Michigan Municipal and Constitution Corporation and Oakland County Bar Association, a Non-Profit Corporation 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 #13224 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION 2013-2015
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Orion has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to provide law enforcement services for the Township (MR #12313); and
WHEREAS paragraph 24 of this Contract provided that an amendment to this Contract must be approved by a resolution of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Charter Township of Orion; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Orion has approved a proposed amendment to the contract (Schedule A Deputies Contracted) which would add one (1) Deputy II (no-fill) effective September 21,
2013 to December 31, 2015 bringing the number of Deputy II (no-fill) from eighteen (18) to nineteen (19) and the total number of FTE contracts to twenty-six (26); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Deputy II (no-fill) for the Charter Township of Orion under the terms of this contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves an amendment to the original Schedule A (Sheriff Deputies Contracted) of the Oakland County Sheriff's
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Office 2013-2015 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Orion to add one (1) Deputy II (no-fill) September 21, 2013 to December 31, 2015.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP Deputy II position be created in the Patrol Services Division/Orion Township (#4030625) of the Sheriff’s Office for the period September 21, 2013 to
December 31, 2015. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) marked vehicle with MDC, Camera, mobile and prep radio be
added to the county fleet. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect September 21, 2013.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
SCHEDULE A
SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES CONTRACTED FOR AND TO BE ASSIGNED TO MUNICIPALITY
Rank(s) of SHERIFF'S
DEPUTIES
Number(s) of Sheriff's
Deputies Contracted
Bi-Weekly Charge to
Municipality in 2013
Annual Costs
2013
Bi-Weekly Charge to
Municipality in 2014
Annual Costs 2014 Bi-Weekly Charge to
Municipality in 2015
Annual Costs 2015
Captain $7,352.06 $191,154 $7,464.01 $194,064 $7,579.50 $197,067
Lieutenant 1 $6,354.94 $165,228 $6,461.59 $168,001 $6,571.80 $170,867
Patrol Sergeant 1 $5,591.31 $145,374 $5,682.09 $147,734 $5,775.89 $150,173
Detective
Sergeant 1 $5,745.70 $149,388 $5,845.97 $151,995 $5,949.74 $154,693
Deputy II
(w/fill) $5,714.60 $148,580 $5,795.79 $150,691 $5,879.75 $152,874
Deputy II (no-fill) 19 $4,869.01 $126,594 $4,950.20 $128,705 $5,034.16 $130,888
Deputy II (no-fill/no-vehicle) $4,598.77 $119,568 $4,668.23 $121,374 $4,739.87 $123,237
Patrol
Investigator (no-fill) 4 $5,023.39 $130,608 $5,114.07 $132,996 $5,208.01 $135,408
Deputy I (no-
fill) $4,485.07 $116,612 $4,560.08 $118,562 $4,637.66 $120,579
TOTAL
26
NOTE: For each PATROL DEPUTY II (WITH FILL-IN) identified above, ONLY the O.C.S.O. shall, at no additional cost to the MUNICIPALITY, provide a substitute (i.e., FILL-IN) SHERIFF'S DEPUTY to provide
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES to the MUNICIPALITY whenever a PATROL DEPUTY II (WITH FILL-IN) is absent from the MUNICIPALITY during any 80 hour bi-weekly period for any reason except those
reasons enumerated in Paragraph 5(a)(1) through Paragraph 5(a)(5) above.
NOTE: No Trainees shall be assigned by the O.C.S.O. to perform the duties of any SHERIFF'S DEPUTY contracted for and assigned to perform LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES under the terms of this
Agreement.
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OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2013-2015 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
Amendment 1 _____________________________________________________________________
Pursuant to paragraph 24 of the 2012 Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the COUNTY and
the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION, the parties hereby agree to amend said contract in accordance with the attached Schedule A.
All other contractual provisions, of the 2013 Law Enforcement Services Agreement not otherwise affected
by the attached Schedules A, remain in full force and effect.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual assurances, promises, acknowledgments, set forth in this Amendment 1 to the 2013-2015 Law Enforcement Services Agreement, ("Amendment") and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned hereby execute this Amendment on behalf of the Parties, and by doing so legally obligate
and bind the Parties to the terms and conditions of this Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Chris Barnett, Supervisor of the Charter Township of Orion, hereby acknowledges that he hereby executes this Amendment on behalf of the Municipality and hereby accepts
and binds the Municipality to the terms and conditions of this Amendment.
EXECUTED: _________________________ DATE: _______________ Chris Barnett
Supervisor
WITNESSED: _________________________ DATE: _______________
Charter Township of Orion, Clerk
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Michael J. Gingell, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, to execute this Amendment on behalf of Oakland County, and hereby accepts and binds Oakland County to the terms and conditions of this Amendment.
EXECUTED: __________________________ DATE: _______________
Michael J. Gingell, Chairperson Oakland County Board of Commissioners
WITNESSED: __________________________ DATE: _______________
County of Oakland
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Human Resources Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13225
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – POSITION CHANGES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Corrective Services Division of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of 471 full and part-time employees; and
WHEREAS the division’s responsibilities include the jail, as well as court services and campus security; and
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WHEREAS in the 2011 budget process the Captain overseeing the Satellite Services division was deleted along with other positions; and
WHEREAS the oversight of the Corrections and Satellite functions of the Sheriff’s Office is increasing in complexity as a result of federal regulations, mandated corrections officer training and increased campus
security issues; and WHEREAS it is no longer feasible for one Captain to appropriately oversee all these areas; and
WHEREAS organizationally an additional Captain will provide enhanced administrative oversight; and WHEREAS it is proposed to delete one (1) GF/GP part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Sheriff
Corrections Administrator (position #4030101-10670) and upwardly reclassify one GF/GP full-time eligible Lieutenant (position #4030310-00534) to a full-time eligible Captain position and transfer the position to
the Satellite Services (#4030401); and WHEREAS deleting and upwardly reclassifying these positions will not result in any additional cost to the
budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to delete one (1) GF/GP full-time eligible Sheriff Corrections
Administrator (position #4030101-10670). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to upwardly reclassify one (1) GF/GP full-time eligible Lieutenant Position
(#4030310-00534) to a Captain position and transfer the position to Satellite Services (#4030401). 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 #13226
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY DIVISION – OAKLAND COUNTY FY 2014 CHILD CARE FUND
BUDGET To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Pursuant to provisions of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 1975, Oakland County is required to
develop and submit a plan and budget for the provision of funding of Foster Care services to the Bureau of Juvenile Justice, Department of Human Services, annually; and
WHEREAS The Oakland County Circuit Court – Family Division, County of Oakland, and the Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services have developed the attached Foster Care Services
Budget for the State's Fiscal Year, October, 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014; and WHEREAS The Public Services Committee has reviewed this budget and recommends its submission to
the State Office. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes submission of
the 2013-2014 Oakland County Child Care Fund Budget to the Bureau of Juvenile Justice’s Child Care Fund Unit, Department of Human Services.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of County Child Care Budget Summary – Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) Child and
Family Services on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13227
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson
IN RE: 52nd DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION I – IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW PROGRAM FEE FOR FY
2014
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court Division I (Novi) implemented an Introduction to Alcoholic Anonymous
(AA) program to assist defendant’s in the transition to AA attendance; and
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WHEREAS 456 individuals were ordered to attend AA in the past year; and
WHEREAS approximately 90% of the defendants are referred to this class and are ordered to take the
class if they have had little or no AA exposure in the past; and
WHEREAS this class clarifies the type of AA meeting a new person in AA should target, as well as what
to expect; and
WHEREAS the clarification provides comfort and eases anxiety regarding the anticipated attendance at
AA; and
WHEREAS the decrease in anxiety reduces the chance the defendant will not attend or forge
documentation instead of attending; and
WHEREAS the program was developed as a pilot program to determine the benefits and has proven to
be beneficial to defendants; and
WHEREAS the pilot program was very successful; and
WHEREAS due to the success of the pilot program there is a need to implement the program on a
permanent basis; and
WHEREAS the building has remained open on Tuesday nights for 18 years for other substance abuse
education classes; and
WHEREAS there are costs associated with keeping the building open and safe after hours in the form of
deputy overtime and utility costs; and
WHEREAS the introduction to AA class could assist in deferring the costs associated with the building
remaining open after hours; and
WHEREAS there will be administrative costs associated with the continuation of this program; and
WHEREAS a $30 fee is the average cost for a one and a half hour substance abuse education class; and
WHEREAS to support the continuation of the program and to defer costs associated with keeping the
building open after hours as well as administrative costs, a $30 fee needs to be imposed for future
attendees effective October 1, 2013.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
continuation of the Introduction to AA program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
establishment of a fee to cover the cost of this program to be assessed to the attendee.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Service Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13112
BY: Commissioners Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Helaine Zack, District #18 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR MEDICAID REFORM IN THE STATE OF
MICHIGAN To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Governor Rick Snyder has endorsed and included the reform of Medicaid coverage in his FY
2014 proposed state budget- citing significant savings to the state budget, increased access for the uninsured and a positive economic impact to the state; and
WHEREAS Governor Snyder has also proposed setting aside a portion of the approximately $1.1 billion dollar savings to the state over a ten year period into a fund to offset costs to the state in the future; and
WHEREAS the proposed Medicaid reform is estimated to grant health care eligibility to an approximately 1.2 million people, providing coverage for an additional 620,000 Michiganders and greatly reduce the
number of the uninsured; and WHEREAS approximately 12% of Oakland County are uninsured without access to private or public
health care coverage according to a recent study conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute; and
WHEREAS an estimated 42,000 to 54,000 Oakland County working residents currently unable to obtain coverage will benefit from the proposed Medicaid reform; and
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WHEREAS a recent study conducted by the RAND Foundation found that uninsured individuals who were granted Medicaid coverage experienced significantly better physical and mental health as well as
greater financial security; and WHEREAS the economic impact to Michigan is estimated to provide a 10 year aggregate savings in the
range of $640 to $985 million dollars in costs to employers and individuals who currently purchase health insurance; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that Medicaid reform will create 18,000 new health care jobs and generate $2.1 billion dollars in economic activity in Michigan; and
WHEREAS the cost of uncompensated care to Michigan hospitals is estimated to be more than $880 million dollars annually resulting in a cost shift of up to $1,000 annually for insurance coverage for a
family of four; and WHEREAS a recent Jackson Hewitt study shows employers will be forced to pay penalties for their low-
income employees who could have received Medicaid under this reform, causing tax penalties on Michigan employers by $54 to $81 million each year; and
WHEREAS County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has highlighted the importance of the emerging health care sector for economic growth and job creation in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS a quarter of Oakland County’s top 25 employers are hospitals, the largest employer in Oakland County is a health care provider and in the past five years Medical Main Street has helped
create 33 health care related companies to locate or expand in Oakland County, resulting in $851 million in new investment and 4,800 new jobs; and
WHEREAS Medicaid reform will promote the growth of the health care industry and strengthen job growth in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS recent polling shows broad support for Medicaid reform in Michigan; and WHEREAS numerous organizations have indicated their support of Medicaid reform in Michigan,
including AARP of Michigan, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association - Michigan Chapter, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Delta Dental of Michigan, MARO,
Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards, Michigan Association of Health Plans, Michigan Association for Local Public Health, Michigan Association
of United Ways, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians, Michigan Dental Association, Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Michigan League for Public Policy, Michigan Oral Health Coalition,
Michigan Osteopathic Association, Michigan Pharmacists Association, Michigan Primary Care Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Michigan Universal Health Care Access Network, National
Kidney Foundation of Michigan and Small Business Association of Michigan; and WHEREAS the law enforcement organization Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Michigan led by more than 400
Michigan sheriffs, police chiefs, prosecutors and victims of violence have encouraged support for Medicaid reform; and
WHEREAS a study of the Perry Preschool in Ypsilanti, Michigan, showed that children without health care coverage were five times more likely to be chronic law offenders by age 27 than those who had
coverage. Similarly, studies of the Chicago Child Parent Center early education programs showed that kids left out of health care coverage were 70 percent more likely to have been arrested for a violent crime
by age 18 than those who had coverage; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby fully
endorses Medicaid reform in Michigan to include individuals earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level and urges the approval of the Governor’s proposal as outlined in his FY 2014 budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners strongly urges the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan legislature to support Medicaid expansion outlined in the
Governor’s proposal. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its legislative
lobbyists to educate and inform legislators of the positive economic, public health and budgetary impact Medicaid reform would have for Oakland County citizens and employers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Rick Snyder, the Oakland County delegation to the
Michigan Legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and the Oakland County legislative lobbyists. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MARCIA GERSHENSON, BILL DWYER, HELAINE ZACK, GARY MCGILLIVRAY,
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NANCY QUARLES, DAVE WOODWARD, JANET JACKSON, THOMAS MIDDLETON
Moved by Woodward supported by Gershenson to discharge Miscellaneous Resolution #13112 – Board
of Commissioners – Support for Medicaid Reform in the State of Michigan from the regular Board meeting.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Board.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Woodward withdrew his motion to discharge Miscellaneous Resolution #13112 – Board of
Commissioners – Support for Medicaid Reform in the State of Michigan, from the August 29, 2013, Board meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13228
BY: Commissioners Jeff Matis, District #15; Jim Runestad, District #6; Philip Weipert, District #8; John Scott, District #5; Gary McGillivray, District #20; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Mike Bosnic, District #16; Robert Gosselin,
District #11; Christine Long, District #7; Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2013, AS MICHIGAN
PATRIOT WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the year 2009, marked the inaugural observation of Michigan Patriot Week in Oakland County
as a celebration to "Reinvigorate the American Spirit and Constitution"; and WHEREAS the history and the founding principles of the United States of America should serve as the
cornerstone of civic education. In great reverence to the victims of the 9/11 attacks, we acknowledge that American citizens must take time to honor the principles and events that led to the creation of our nation,
its founders, documents, and symbols of our history; and WHEREAS the events that led to the signing of The Constitution of the United States of America by the
delegates of the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, have significance for every American and are honored in public schools across the nation on September 17th as Constitution Day; and
WHEREAS unlike any other nation in history, America has been founded on First Principles that are to guide us. Patriot Week renews America by celebrating and honoring those First Principles for which so
many have sacrificed; and WHEREAS our nation was founded on the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence, which
include: 1. All men are created equal.
2. They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.
3. These basic rights are: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 4. Governments are to be instituted among men to secure these rights.
5. Governments derive their just power from the consent of the governed.
6. The people may alter or abolish the government if it destroys these stated principles; and WHEREAS During Patriot Week we celebrate and honor the following:
September 11: Revolution September 12: The Rule of Law
September 13: The Social Compact September 14: Equality – Gender
September 15: Equality – Race September 16: Unalienable Rights
September 17: Limited Government WHEREAS exceptional, visionary, and indispensable Americans such as Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry,
John Adams, John Marshall, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan Anthony, Thomas Jefferson, Cesar Chavez and James Madison
founded and advanced the United States; and WHEREAS the Bennington Flag work of Betsy Ross, American Flag, Suffragist Flag, Union Flag,
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Gadsden Flag, and the flag of the State of Michigan are key physical symbols of American history that should be studied and remembered by each American citizen.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby designate September 11-17, 2013, as Michigan Patriot Week, in Oakland County – symbolically
beginning this celebration on September 11, and concluding on Constitution Day. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the citizens,
government agencies, municipalities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and schools of the State of Michigan to recognize and participate in this extended holiday by honoring and celebrating the First
Principles, key historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of America so that they may offer the reverence that is due to our free republic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Michigan Council for Social Studies, Michigan Center for Civic
Education, State Board of Education, Oakland Schools, State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Oakland County Circuit Court, and Governor Rick Snyder.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. JEFF MATIS, JIM RUNESTAD, PHILIP
WEIPERT, JOHN SCOTT, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, ROBERT HOFFMAN, MIKE
BOSNIC, BOB GOSSELIN, CHRISTINE LONG, SHELLEY TAUB, TOM MIDDLETON, MIKE
SPISZ, BOB HOFFMAN, BILL DWYER, KATHY CRAWFORD, HELAINE ZACK, MICHAEL
GINGELL, MARCIA GERSHENSON, PHILIP WEIPERT, NANCY QUARLES
Moved by Matis supported by Quarles to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#13228 – Board of Commissioners – Designating September 11-17, 2013, as Michigan Patriot Week in Oakland County.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Long, Matis. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #13228 – Board of Commissioners – Designating September 11-17, 2013, as Michigan Patriot
Week in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Matis supported by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Long, Matis, McGillivray. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13229 BY: Commissioners Nancy Quarles, District #17 and Jim Runestad, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO FEES APPROVED BY THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR CUSTOMERS WHO WISH TO OPT-OUT OF THE SMART
METER OR ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #12134 on June 21, 2012 calling for fair treatment and no economic penalty for electricity customers who choose not to participate in the smart meter program; and
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WHEREAS numerous other local units of government in Oakland County have passed resolutions expressing concerns and caution in the installation of smart meters; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Attorney General has provided extensive evidence that questions the economic soundness of the smart meter program and excessive level of the opt out fees; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Public Service Commission ignored these concerns that have been expressed throughout the state and approved fees penalizing customers who choose not to have a smart meter
installed on their property for a one- time fee of $123.91 after smart meter installation or $69.39 before installation and with a monthly charge of $9.72 in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS complaints are already being heard about the smart meters or Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) devices being installed without notification or information to the customer of their
rights to opt out; and WHEREAS adding to the unfairness of the approved fee structure are the increased electricity rates that
customers who choose to opt out will be paying that will be used to pay for the installation and operation of meters they will not be using; and
WHEREAS no provision has been made for low income customers who cannot afford these additional fees; and
WHEREAS the report issued by the staff of the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) does not meet the standard of a significant investigation into the health and privacy concerns of residents; and
WHEREAS during the comment period while MPSC was studying the smart meter issue 84% of comments received indicated customers would opt out or deny the installation of smart meters on their
property; and WHEREAS electricity providers in Oakland County have not undertaken any major effort to explain the
safety or necessity of these meters; and WHEREAS electricity providers are beginning the process of notifying residents of their intent to begin the
smart meter program in this region without undertaking an effort at public education or giving customers adequate information about their rights not to participate; and
WHEREAS the MPSC report cites the importance of public education in the success of this type of program, quoting the Maryland Public Services Commission “The negative experiences in other states . . .
illustrate vividly that poor customer education will magnify small-scale problems and create disproportionate customer skepticism and unhappiness”; and
WHEREAS Article VII, Section 15 of the Michigan Constitution states “Any County, when authorized by its Board of Supervisors, shall have the authority to enter or to intervene in any action or certificate
proceeding involving the services, charges or rates of any privately owned public utility furnishing services or commodities to rate payers within the County”.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby expresses its opposition to the opt-out fees approved for Advanced Metering Infrastructure in Michigan as
unfair and excessive. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests electric utility
providers to cease current efforts to install smart meters in Oakland County until such time as a thorough public education/awareness campaign is undertaken in the County to advise residents of their rights and
protections for their health and safety. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourage Michigan’s
Attorney General to continue his appeals on behalf of consumers for a sensible and fair approach to the introduction of this new technology.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Rick Snyder, the Oakland County delegation to the
Michigan Legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties; Attorney General Bill Schuette; the Michigan Public Services Commission; Consumers Power; Detroit Edison and the Oakland County legislative
lobbyists. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
NANCY QUARLES, JIM RUNESTAD, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, JOHN SCOTT, HELAINE
ZACK, BOB GOSSELIN, MARCIA GERSHENSON, MICHAEL SPISZ, BOB
HOFFMAN, SHELLEY TAUB, BILL DWYER
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #13230
BY: Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DECLARING OCTOBER 2013 AS ARTS AND HUMANITIES
MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities Month by
thousands of arts and cultural organizations, communities, and states across the country, as well as by the White House and Congress for more than two decades; and
WHEREAS the arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and imagination of the human mind; and
WHEREAS the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every American; and WHEREAS the arts and humanities play a unique role in the lives of our families, our communities, and
our country; and WHEREAS the nonprofit arts industry also strengthens our economy by generating $135.2 billion in total
economic activity annually and by supporting the full-time equivalent of 4.13 million jobs; and WHEREAS Oakland County has a world-class selection of professional theatres, art museums, cultural
destinations and historical sites. It is home to Cranbrook Educational Community (which includes the Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Art Academy and Cranbrook House & Gardens),
Detroit Zoo and Meadow Brook Hall. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaims October as National Arts and Humanities Month in Oakland County and calls upon our citizens to celebrate and promote the arts and culture in our nation and to specifically encourage the greater
participation by those said citizens in taking action for the arts and humanities in their communities. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, JEFF MATIS, MICHAEL SPISZ, MICHAEL GINGELL, CHRISTINE
LONG, TOM MIDDLETON, MARCIA GERSHENSON, MIKE BOSNIC, HELAINE
ZACK, JOHN SCOTT, NANCY QUARLES, PHILIP WEIPERT, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, BOB
HOFFMAN, DAVE WOODWARD, BILL DWYER, KATHY CRAWFORD
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Board regarding the Tuskegee Airmen Fundraiser.
The Board adjourned at 11:28 a.m. to the call of the Chair or September 19, 2013, at 9:30 a.m.
LISA BROWN MICHAEL J. GINGELL Clerk Chairperson