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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
February 17, 2016
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairperson Michael Spisz at 7:06 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson,
Kochenderfer, Kowall, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (19)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Gingell, Long. (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Janet Jackson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Weipert supported by Zack the minutes of the February 4, 2016 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Taub supported by Zack the agenda, be amended as follows: ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE b. Board of Commissioners – Proposed City of Oak Park Corridor Improvement Authority Tax
Capture – “Opt Out” (Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the Finance Committee
immediately prior to today’s meeting.)
Vote on agenda as amended: AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer,
Kowall, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Vice-Chairperson Michael Spisz addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Taub.
Commissioner Taub addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring John Almstadt, Oakland County Workforce Development Division Manager, whose distinguished career began with Oakland
County in 1978, when he was hired as a Technician I in the Oakland County Workforce Development Division. He rose through the ranks serving as a Technician II and Supervisor of Youth Programs before
becoming Manager of the division in 1988. As the Division Manager, he administered numerous workforce development programs for Oakland County Michigan Works! Agency on behalf of the County’s
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Workforce Development Board and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson.
Florence Anderson addressed the Board during Public Comment.
Commissioner Hoffman addressed the Board to introduce six students from Milford High School.
Moved by Hoffman supported by Dwyer the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted.) The vote for this motion
appears on page 78. The resolutions on this Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16030 BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – ESTABLISH THE OAKLAND COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER AS LEGAL AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT GRANT FINANCIAL REPORTS AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS on December 26, 2014, the White House Office of Management & Budget (OMB) released
new federal regulations: "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, & Audit Requirements for Federal Awards," referred to as the Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG); and
WHEREAS the UGG is intended to streamline the federal government’s guidance on administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards. The final guidance supersedes
OMB Circulars A-21, A-50, A-87, A-89, A-102, A-110, A-122 and A-133; and WHEREAS the UGG requires new certification to assure that expenditures are proper and in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Federal award and approved project budgets, the annual and final fiscal reports or vouchers requesting payment under the agreements must include a certification, signed
by an official who is authorized to legally bind the non-Federal entity (2 CFR 200.415); and WHEREAS all federal fiscal reports and vouchers requesting payment will include the following language,
‘‘By signing this report, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the report is true, complete, and accurate, and the expenditures, disbursements and cash receipts are for the purposes and objectives
set forth in the terms and conditions of the Federal award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, or the omission of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil or
administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false claims or otherwise. (U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1001 and Title 31, Sections 3729–3730 and 3801–3812)”; and
WHEREAS given the volume of grant fiscal reports and reimbursement requests, the Fiscal Officer is the most appropriate individual to assign as an authorized official who can legally bind Oakland County for
the purpose of signing and submitting the fiscal reports and reimbursement requests; and WHEREAS the Fiscal Officer oversees the Department of Management and Budget and will authorize a
limited number of County employees, who are specifically identified, to submit fiscal reports and/or requests/drawdowns of grant funds; and
WHEREAS an authorization form (Attachment A) will be filled out by the department after a grant award has been approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the authorization form states that the grant has been assigned to a specifically identified grant accountant in Fiscal Services and that all reports and reimbursement requests will be reconciled with
Oakland County’s financial reporting system prior to submission; and WHEREAS the department will send a copy of this resolution and the authorization form to the State or
Federal Grant Manager for each grant and request a response that acknowledges this assignment of authority as acceptable under the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS the authorization form including the required certification language (2 CFR 200.415) will be signed by both the Fiscal Officer and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, with each grant
acceptance; and WHEREAS the signed authorization form, in addition to all fiscal reports, drawdowns/reimbursement
requests and all backup documentation will be kept with the grant financial files and be available upon request.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby assigns the Fiscal Officer as an authorized official who can legally bind Oakland County for grant fiscal reports
and/or requests/drawdowns of grant funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Officer will authorize a limited number of County employees,
who are specifically identified, to submit fiscal reports and/or requests/drawdowns of grant funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the department will send a copy of this resolution and the authorization
form to the State or Federal Grant Manager for each grant and will request a response that acknowledges this assignment of authority as acceptable under the grant agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED with each grant acceptance, the Fiscal Officer and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners will sign an authorization form assigning specific employee(s) to submit fiscal
reports, grant drawdowns or reimbursement requests that include the following required certification (2 CFR 200.415), “By signing this report, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the report is
true, complete, and accurate, and the expenditures, disbursements and cash receipts are for the purposes and objectives set forth in the terms and conditions of the Federal award. I am aware that any
false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, or the omission of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil or administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false claims or otherwise. (U.S. Code Title 18,
Section 1001 and Title 31, Sections 3729–3730 and 3801–3812).” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the signed authorization form, in addition to all fiscal reports,
drawdowns/reimbursement requests and all backup documentation will be kept with the grant financial files and be available upon request.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachment A – Oakland County Fiscal Officer Authorization to Submit Grant Financial Report,
Grant Drawdown or Reimbursement Request Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16031
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROPOSED CITY OF OAK PARK CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY TAX CAPTURE-“OPT OUT” To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners strongly supports the economic growth of
Oakland County; and WHEREAS one of the tools used to promote economic growth is Tax Increment Financing used in
conjunction with Corridor Improvement Authorities (CIAs); and WHEREAS to review requests from the County’s cities, villages and townships to establish DDAs, CIAs
and LDFAs, the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #15056, updated the Policy for the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Review Policy Ad Hoc Committee (TIF Review
Committee) to consider when evaluating and making recommendations to the Finance Committee on the County’s participation in these proposed authorities; and
WHEREAS the City of Oak Park (“City”) held a public hearing on January 19, 2016, to present its CIA development and Tax Increment Financing Plan (“TIF Plan”); and
WHEREAS Public Act 280 of 2005 permits the governing body of a taxing jurisdiction subject to capture to exempt its taxes from capture within 60 days after the City’s public hearing; and
WHEREAS faced with the legal mandate that the County act on the issue of tax capture exemption within 60 days of the January 19, 2016 the TIF Review Committee recommends to the Finance Committee that
the County exempt its taxes from capture by the Oak Park CIA; and WHEREAS the TIF Review Committee will study a proposal from Oak Park and may determine later if it
should recommend that the County, through its Corporation Counsel, attempt to negotiate a contract with Oak Park.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 18 of Public Act 280 of 2005, as amended, MCL 125.2888(5), the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby exempts its taxes from
capture by the Oak Park CIA for the proposed TIF Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the County determines later that it is advisable to opt-in to the CIA,
and if a contract is successfully negotiated, the County may revise its decision to exempt its taxes from capture by the CIA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners requests the County Clerk send a signed copy of this Resolution to the Clerk of the City of Oak Park.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.)
*REPORT (MISC. #16012)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND CALL FOR LEGISLATION AMENDING PA 269 OF 2015 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on February 8,
2016, reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted as follows: “NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls
upon the Michigan Legislature to adopt legislation without delay to reconsider and amend PA 269 of 2015 to correct any limitation on the free speech rights of local officials to express their views
on public issues and to eliminate barriers on local governments and officials to distribute factual, unbiased information and educational materials”
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16012 BY: Commissioners Helaine Zack, District #18; Michael Spisz, District #3; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Nancy
Quarles, District #17; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Janet Jackson, District #21; Gary McGillivray, District #20; Shelley Taub, District #12; Dave Woodward, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND CALL FOR LEGISLATION AMENDING PA 269 OF 2015
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in the closing hours of the 2015 session, the Michigan Legislature passed SB 571 providing for numerous changes to Michigan’s Campaign Finance Act; and
WHEREAS an amendment was inserted into SB 571 which creates new significant limitations on the ability of local government officials to communicate with their citizens; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of this amendment, a public body, or a person acting for a public body, is prohibited from using public funds or resources for the purpose of communicating any information to the
electorate regarding a local ballot question that is to appear on the ballot within 60 days of an election; and
WHEREAS in signing Senate Bill 571, Governor Snyder forwarded a message to the Legislature calling for legislation to correct the language contained in this provision; and
WHEREAS many local government officials, legal experts and members of the media have concluded this law can be interpreted to limit the first amendment rights of local government officials to express their
views on important public issues; and WHEREAS this new law may also be interpreted to limit the ability of local governments and officials to
distribute factual information and educational materials to assist voters in making informed decisions on local proposals; and
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WHEREAS municipal elected and appointed officials have a civic and legal duty to the residents of their communities to fully inform them regarding the issues placed before them, upon which they may exercise
their constitutional right to vote; and WHEREAS existing laws, including the former language in Section 57, and decades of guidance from the
Michigan Secretary of State, already prohibit the use of public funds to advocate for or against ballot issues; and
WHEREAS existing laws already provided for an allowance for elected and appointed officials to express their views without fear of violating the act; and
WHEREAS because the new law bans only communication on local ballot issues, it creates inconsistent treatment of statewide ballot questions versus local initiatives; and
WHEREAS there are substantial questions regarding the constitutionality and legality of the new law, including a possible ban on freedom of speech; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association, Michigan Association of School
Administrators, Michigan Association of School Boards and Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators have jointly called for the repeal of the new provisions included in PA 269 that limit the
ability of local governments to communicate with their citizens. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon the
Michigan Legislature to adopt legislation without delay to reconsider and amend PA 269 of 2015 to correct any limitation on the free speech rights of local officials to express their views on public issues and
to eliminate barriers on local governments and officials to distribute factual information and educational materials to assist voters in making informed decisions on local proposals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this resolution to the Board’s legislative lobbyists, the Office of the Governor, Senate Majority Leader, Senate
Minority Leader, Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader, and the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. HELAINE ZACK, MICHAEL SPISZ, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, JANET JACKSON, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, SHELLEY TAUB, DAVE
WOODWARD, DAVID BOWMAN, NANCY QUARLES, MICHAEL GINGELL
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.)
*REPORT (MISC. #16014)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATION OF FEBRUARY 2016 AS AFRICAN
AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on February 8,
2016, reports with the recommendation 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 #16014
BY: Commissioner David Bowman, District #10 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATION OF FEBRUARY 2016 AS AFRICAN
AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the dream of freedom and equality is forever intertwined into the American Dream. It is a
dream that, today, is sustained because of the hope and painstaking efforts of Americans who fanned the flames of fairness that has been woven into the fabric of our Nation - the everlasting universal values of
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democracy - caring, fairness, citizenship, respect, responsibility, and trust; and WHEREAS the history of African Americans unfolds across the canvas of America, beginning before the
arrival of the Mayflower and continuing to the present; and WHEREAS from port cities where Africans disembarked from slave ships to the battle fields where their
descendants fought for freedom, from the colleges and universities where they pursued education to places where they created communities during centuries of migration, the imprint of Americans of African
descent is deeply embedded in the narrative of the American past; and WHEREAS the story of America cannot be told without preserving and reflecting on the places where
African Americans have made history: the Kingsley Plantation, DuSable’s home site, the numerous stops along the Underground Railroad, Seneca Village, Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church and Frederick Douglass’
home, as well as the home of the father of black history, Dr. Carter G. Woodson — to name just a few— are sites that keep alive the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in our consciousness and prompt us to
remember and over time became hallowed grounds; and WHEREAS these landmarks retain and refresh the memories of our forbears’ struggles for freedom and
justice, and their belief in God’s grace and mercy. Similarly, the hallowed grounds of Mary McLeod Bethune’s home in Washington, D.C., 125th Street in Harlem, Beale Street in Memphis, and Sweet
Auburn Avenue in Atlanta tell the story of our struggle for equal citizenship during the American century; and
WHEREAS our American history is enriched and enlightened due to the inclusion and contributions of African Americans who were pivotal in the struggle for civil rights in America and equality of all humanity
across the world; and WHEREAS we remember the sacrifice of African Americans who bravely served their country in all of our
country’s wars, dating back to the Revolutionary War until the present day, to protect and preserve freedom around the world; and
WHEREAS we celebrate the symbolism of America's democracy and the ability of its people to stand up for justice, equality, equal employment opportunities, equal protection under the law, along with social,
economic and legal justice; and WHEREAS this year marks the 40th anniversary of the passage of Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights
Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of "religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, or marital status" in employment, housing, education, and access to public
accommodations reflects the continuation of America’s democracy; and WHEREAS as we reflect on the many sacrifices made and milestones reached in our nation’s struggle to
eliminate legal and political inequality for all Americans, regardless of race, we recognize that this important work continues and that it is the responsibility of all citizens to be vigilant in combating
discrimination wherever it exists. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
commemorate the contributions, sacrifices and achievements of African Americans by designating February 2016 as African American History Month in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we honor and continue to learn the lessons of history to make our country a more perfect union, while continuing to create and help manifest a reality for all people for full
inclusion and human dignity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as we reflect, remember and are guided by the words of Nelson
Mandela, ''I have walked that long road to freedom. l have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are
many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with
freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended." Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID BOWMAN, WADE FLEMING, MICHAEL SPISZ, SHELLEY TAUB, PHILIP WEIPERT,
MICHAEL GINGELL, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, EILEEN KOWALL, NANCY QUARLES, BILL
DWYER, JANET JACKSON, BOB HOFFMAN, HELAINE ZACK, HUGH CRAWFORD, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, ADAM KOCHENDERFER
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(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.) *REPORT (MISC. #16016) BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF THE HARDEST HIT FUND (HHT) PROGRAM STEP FORWARD MICHIGAN HOMEOWNER PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on February 8, 2016, reports with the recommendation 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 #16016 BY: Commissioner Shelley Taub, District #12; Commissioner Wade Fleming, District #16; and
Commissioner Nancy Quarles, District #17 IN RE: SUPPORT OF THE HARDEST HIT FUND (HHT) PROGRAM STEP FORWARD MICHIGAN
HOMEOWNER PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the U.S. Congress has allocated an additional $2 billion dollars to the Hardest Hit Fund
Program Step Forward Michigan for 2016; and WHEREAS the program has kept tens of thousands of homeowners across the State in their homes,
including 2,536 families in Oakland County through December 31, 2015, thereby strengthening our communities; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Housing Counseling has been working with homeowners in Oakland County since the program’s inception in 2010 and has found the Hardest Hit Fund Program Step Forward
Michigan to be a vital resource during this long period of record breaking high foreclosures; and WHEREAS public indication from the media suggest that all 2016 Hardest Hit Funds awarded to the State
of Michigan will go solely to blight elimination and demolition, which has already received $175 million of the original allocation of $498 million; and
WHEREAS demolition was never the intended use of the funds as the original award was meant to assist the individual homeowner who has been impacted by the economic crisis and at imminent risk of
foreclosure, remain in their home; and WHEREAS Stepforward Michigan is in the shut-down phase of its current homeowner program due to
lack of funding. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the
Michigan Legislature and Michigan State Housing Development Authority honor the original purpose of the program and allocate a portion of the dollar amount the Department of Treasury awards the State of
Michigan to the Hardest Hit Fund Step Forward Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this
resolution to the Board’s Legislative Lobbyists, the Office of the Governor, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Minority Leader, Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader and the Oakland County
delegation to the Michigan Legislature. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, WADE FLEMING, NANCY QUARLES, TOM MIDDLETON, EILEEN
KOWALL, PHILIP WEIPERT, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, HUGH CRAWFORD, BOB
HOFFMAN, BILL DWYER
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16032 BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION 2015 BRIGHTER FUTURES GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Delta Dental Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to the Oakland County Health Division to develop and implement an educational campaign focused on the link between overall physical
health and oral health, and the importance of children seeing a dentist on a regular basis; and WHEREAS the grant referenced above does not require a contract; and
WHEREAS no personnel is being requested for this grant project; and WHEREAS this grant has been submitted through the County Executive's Grant Review Process and is
recommended for approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Delta Dental Foundation’s grant award of $3,000 beginning December 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Health Division 2015 Brighter Futures Grant, Correspondence from Teri
Battaglieri, Director, Delta Dental Foundation and Delta Dental Foundation Brighter Futures Community Grants Program Reporting Form Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16032)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – DELTA DENTAL
FOUNDATION 2015 BRIGHTER FUTURES GRANT ACCEPTANCE 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. The Delta Dental Foundation has awarded the Oakland County Department of Health and Human
Services/Health Division funding in the amount of $3,000. 2. Funds will be used to develop and implement an educational campaign focused on the link
between overall physical health and oral health along with the importance of children seeing a dentist on a regular basis.
3. The grant period extends from December 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 4. The FY 2016 Budget is amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2016
Revenues
1060233-133350-650104 Contributions Operating $ 3,000 Total Revenues $ 3,000
Expenses 1060233-133350-730072 Advertising $ 3,000 Total Expenses $ 3,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16022 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION – ACQUISITION OF A 40.2 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 8545 HIGHLAND ROAD IN WHITE LAKE, MICHIGAN FROM THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN
MICHIGAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF WHITE LAKE OAKS COUNTY PARK
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has identified priorities for acquisition of land that are contiguous to existing parks; and
WHEREAS acquiring parcels next to parks for expansion will provide county-wide recreational experiences and protect natural resources; and
WHEREAS this priority is established within the Parks and Recreation 5- year Recreation Plan; and WHEREAS the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan owns 47.5 acres of property at 8545 Highland Road in
White Lake, Michigan, adjacent to White Lake Oaks County Park and is willing to convey 40.2 acres to Oakland County for $1.00 plus closing cost (see attached Purchase Agreement); and
WHEREAS the Girl Scouts plan to retain 7.3 acres with the current building and parking lot that has frontage on Highland Road (M-59); and
WHEREAS the acquisition of the 40.2 acres will benefit White Lake Oaks (currently 196 acres) with expansion potential, protect additional natural resources, and potentially provide trail and/or kayak access
to the upper Huron River watershed; and WHEREAS the acquisition of this property will provide an opportunity to serve as mitigation of land for
conversions of MDNR grant-assisted areas in Addison Oaks and Independence Oaks; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed and recommends
approval of the attached Purchase Agreement; and WHEREAS the Department of Facilities and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all
necessary documents related to the attached Purchase Agreement and recommend its approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and authorizes the attached Purchase Agreement between the County and the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby directs its Chairperson or his Designee to execute the attached Purchase Agreement and all other related documents between the
County and the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement, Exhibit A to Purchase Agreement – Certificate of Survey and Legal
Description, Exhibit B to Purchase Agreement – Reverter Release and Waiver Agreement, Exhibit C to Purchase Agreement – Form of Owner’s Affidavit, Exhibit D to Purchase Agreement – Covenant Deed
and Exhibit E to Purchase Agreement – Quit Claim Deed Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16022)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION – ACQUISITION OF A 40.2 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 8545
HIGHLAND ROAD IN WHITE LAKE, MICHIGAN FROM THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF WHITE LAKE OAKS COUNTY PARK.
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. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has identified priorities for acquisition of land that are contiguous to existing parks and acquiring parcels next to parks for expansion will
provide county-wide recreational experiences and protect natural resources, as part of the Parks and Recreation 5 year Recreation Plan.
2. The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan owns 47.5 acres of property at 8545 Highland Road in White Lake, Michigan adjacent to White Lake Oaks County Park and is willing to convey 40.2
acres to Oakland County for one dollar ($1.00), and all terms and conditions are stated in the attached Purchase Agreement.
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3. Additional estimated acquisition costs include: boundary surveys $13,962; yellow book appraisal $5,500; phase I environmental assessment $2,400; closing costs and title policy $1,430; title
insurance policy $700 and contingency $1,007, for a total estimated capital acquisition cost of $25,000.
4. Funds are available from the Parks and Recreation Fund Capital Improvement Program for this land acquisition.
5. The acquisition of the 40.2 acres will benefit White Lake Oaks (currently 196 acres) with expansion potential, protect additional natural resources, and potentially provide trail and/or
kayak access to the upper Huron River watershed. 6. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed and recommends approval
of the attached Purchase Agreement and the Department of Facilities and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Purchase
Agreement and recommend its approval. 7. An operating budget amendment is not required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.)
*REPORT (MISC. #16023) BY: Human Resources Committee, Bob Hoffman, Chairperson
IN RE: FACITILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DIVISION - DOWNWARD RECLASSIFICATION AND CREATION OF POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on February 10, 2016, reports with the recommendation that 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 #16023 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip Weipert, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DIVISION – DOWNWARD RECLASSIFICATION AND CREATION OF POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division has reviewed its operations in the Grounds Maintenance Unit; and
WHEREAS the Chief – Landscape Services has been filled by a Part-Time employee who previously held the position as a Full-Time employee; and
WHEREAS this has allowed the department to underfill the position with two (2) additional Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per year General Helpers; and
WHEREAS the Part-Time incumbent that is currently in the Chief – Landscape Services position will be leaving County employment; and
WHEREAS the Human Resources department has reviewed the job description and duties for the Chief – Landscape Services position; and
WHEREAS it is recommended to downwardly reclassify the position from Salary Grade 16 to Salary Grade 14 on the Salary Administration Plan; and
WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division plans to fill the Chief – Landscape Services position with a Full-Time Eligible (FTE) incumbent; and
WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division will no longer be able to underfill the Chief – Landscape Services position with two (2) additional Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) General Helpers; and
WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations utilizes the classification of General Helper to perform a variety of maintenance related duties which include lawn and flowerbed maintenance, mowing,
weeding, trimming, and snow and ice removal; and
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WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations has experienced an increase in the need of Grounds Maintenance services; and
WHEREAS due to recent security assessments and recommendations to improve safety and security, a number of improvements to campus grounds have been identified; and
WHEREAS these recommendations include: clearing sight lines for cameras and law enforcement personnel, trimming and removing trees and bushes alongside buildings, installing, moving and
maintaining boulders, planting, landscaping and maintenance of new trees; and WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division/Grounds Maintenance Unit has requested to
create two (2) PR funded Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hours per year General Helper positions to assist with the unit’s increased work load; and
WHEREAS the downward reclassification of the Chief – Landscape Services position would partially offset the creation of the two (2) Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) General Helper positions; and
WHEREAS all positions in this unit are funded through the Facilities Maintenance and Operation Fund; and
WHEREAS a reallocation of funds from the Natural Gas line item, which has favorability, is available to offset the remaining cost to create these two positions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to downwardly reclassify one (1) PR funded Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Chief – Landscape Services position from a Salary Grade 16 to a Salary Grade 14 on the Salary
Administration Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create two (2) PR funded Part-Time Non-Eligible 1,000 hours per year
General Helper positions in the Facilities Maintenance & Operations Division/Grounds Maintenance Unit (#1040725).
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16023) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DIVISION – DOWNWARD RECLASSIFICATION AND CREATION OF POSITIONS
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. The Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division has requested the downward reclassification of one (1) Proprietary (PR) funded Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Chief –
Landscape Services position (#1040725-03343) from a Salary Grade 16 to a Salary Grade 14 on the Salary Administration Plan and the creation of two (2) PR Part-Time Non-Eligible (PTNE)
1,000 hours per year General Helper positions. 2. The Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Chief – Landscape Services position (currently filled by a Part-Time
employee who previously held the position as a Full-Time employee) and is underfilled with two (2) additional PTNE 1,000 hours per year General Helpers will soon be vacated.
3. The Grounds Maintenance Unit is experiencing a growing need for services due to recent security assessments and recommendations to improve safety and security which include clearing sight
lines for cameras and law enforcement personnel, trimming and removing trees and bushes alongside buildings, installing, moving and maintaining boulders, planting, landscaping and
maintenance of new trees. 4. Position changes result in a net increase of $9,374 to the FY 2016 Budget, $8,861 to the FY 2017
Budget and $8,237 to the FY 2018 Budget. 5. Sufficient funding is available within the Facilities Maintenance and Operation Fund (#63100)
from favorability in the Natural Gas expense account to cover the cost of these position changes.
6. The FY 2016-2018 Proprietary Fund budget is amended as follows:
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FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION FUND (#63100) FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018
Expenses 1040725-140599-702010 Salaries $15,544 $15,548 $15,390
1040725-140599-722740 Fringe Benefits (6,170) (6,687) (7,153) 1040745-148100-731269 Natural Gas (9,374) (8,861) (8,237)
Total Expenses $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.)
*REPORT (MISC. #16024)
BY: Human Resources Committee, Bob Hoffman, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS, CREATE NEW CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION CREATIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on February 10,
2016, reports with the recommendation that 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 #16024
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS, CREATE
NEW CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION CREATIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Friend of the Court receives Medicaid Incentive funding for enforcement of court-ordered
Medicaid reimbursement that is transmitted to the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse the state for benefits paid to Oakland County families; and
WHEREAS fifteen percent of collections are reimbursed to the court, a requirement which was recently discovered in the statute allowing the state to provide a payment for collections retroactive for the past
three years; and WHEREAS the Friend of the Court has reviewed its operations and determined areas where efficiencies
in the workflow processes could be realized; and WHEREAS the Friend of the Court utilizes the classification of Friend of the Court Case Assistant to
assist with processing cases, obtaining required case information, scheduling client appointments, and tracking statistical data; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court has noticed an increase in Interstate case fillings and an increase in cases that require clients to attend the Start Making it Livable for Everyone (SMILE) program; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court is requesting to reclassify two (2) SR Full-Time Eligible Office Assistant II positions (#3010404-06377 and #3010404-01856) to Friend of the Court Case Assistant to
assist in managing the caseload of the Interstate Unit and the Counseling, Investigation and Mediation Unit which conducts the SMILE program; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court has noticed an increase in the number of system support requests and an increase in complexity of those requests; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court is requesting to reclassify two (2) SR Full-time Eligible Friend of the Court Systems Clerk positions (#3010404-02078 and #3010404-03090) to a new classification titled
Friend of the Court System Support Specialist; and WHEREAS the new positions would troubleshoot hardware and software difficulties, assist in the
resolution of difficulties encountered in the operation of systems, and would provide an expanded Help Desk function to assist their employees with hardware and software needs; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court utilizes a workforce development position provided by Troy Schools and reimbursed through Oakland County’s Workforce Development Division; and
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WHEREAS funding through the Workforce Development Division for this position and service in recent years has been decreased; and
WHEREAS the position provides workforce placement assistance to unemployed payers of child support to help them facilitate continued child support payments; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court is requesting to create one (1) SR Full-Time Eligible Workforce Development Technician II (#3010404) to allow them to bring the position in house; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court has noticed an increase in domestic relations clients who have mental health illnesses; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court does not have a Clinical Psychologist available to provide those clients with psychological evaluations; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court is requesting to create one (1) SR Part-Time Non-Eligible, 1,000 hours per year Court Clinical Psychologist in the Circuit Court, Clinical Services Unit (#3010402) to provide
psychological evaluations to those domestic relations clients who have mental illnesses; and WHEREAS the above position reclassifications and creations are expected to be fully funded by the
Medicaid Incentive Funding revenue with no match requirement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
reclassification of two (2) SR Full-Time Eligible Office Assistant II positions (#3010404-06377 and #3010404-01856) to Friend of the Court Case Assistant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create a new classification of Friend of the Court System Support Specialist, to be placed on the Salary Administration Plan at Salary Grade 8, overtime non-exempt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to reclassify two (2) SR Full-Time Eligible Friend of the Court Systems Clerk positions (#3010404-02078 and #3010404-03090) to Friend of the Court System Support
Specialist. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) SR Full-Time Eligible Workforce Development Technician
II in Friend of the Court (#3010404). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one (1) SR Part-Time Non-Eligible, 1,000 hours per year Court
Clinical Psychologist in the Circuit Court, Clinical Services Unit (#3010402). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any Special Revenue positions and other program costs are
contingent upon future levels of funding. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16024)
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS, CREATE
NEW CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION CREATIONS 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. The Friend of the Court (FOC) receives Medicaid Incentive funding for enforcement of court-
ordered Medicaid reimbursement that is transmitted to the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse the State for benefits paid to Oakland County families.
2. Fifteen percent of collections are reimbursed to the court, a requirement which was only recently discovered in statute causing the State to provide a payment for collections retroactive for the
past three years. 3. FOC has reviewed its operations and determined areas where efficiencies could be realized.
4. Due to an increase in Interstate case fillings and an increase in cases that require clients to attend the Start Making it Livable for Everyone (SMILE) program, FOC is requesting to reclassify
two (2) Special Revenue (SR) Full-Time Eligible Office Assistant II positions (#3010404-06377 and #3010404-01856) to Friend of the Court Case Assistant to assist in managing the caseload
of the Interstate Unit and the Counseling, Investigation and Mediation Unit which conducts the SMILE program.
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5. Due to an increase in the number of system support requests and an increase in complexity of those requests, FOC is requesting to reclassify two (2) SR Full-time Eligible Friend of the Court
Systems Clerk positions (#3010404-02078 and #3010404-03090) to a new classification titled Friend of the Court System Support Specialist.
6. FOC utilizes a workforce development position (provided by Troy Schools and reimbursed through Oakland County’s Workforce Development Division) which provides workforce placement
assistance to unemployed payers of child support to help them facilitate continued child support payments.
7. Funding through the Workforce Development Division for this position and service in recent years has been reduced; therefore, Friend of the Court is requesting to create one (1) SR Full-Time
Eligible Workforce Development Technician II (#3010404) to allow them to bring the position in house.
8. Due to an increase in domestic relations clients who have mental health illnesses, FOC is requesting to create one (1) SR Part-Time Non-Eligible, 1,000 hours per year Court Clinical
Psychologist in the Circuit Court, Clinical Services Unit (#3010402) to provide psychological evaluations to those domestic relations clients who have mental illnesses.
9. Additional operating costs required due to the creation of the Court Clinical Psychologist is as follows: telephone line (annual cost $336), Psychologist Testing Materials approximately $5,000
per year and one-time furniture costs of approximately $2,500. 10. The above position reclassifications/creations and associated costs will be funded by anticipated
Medicaid Incentive Funding. 11. Any Special Revenue positions and other program costs are contingent upon future levels of
Medicaid Incentive funding. 12. The FY 2016-2018 Budgets are amended as follows:
FRIEND OF THE COURT (#27100) FY 2016 FY 2017-18
Revenue 3010404-126030-631832 Reimb Medical Incentives $ 82,334 $ 126,619
Total Revenue $ 82,334 $ 126,619
FRIEND OF THE COURT (#27100) (continued) FY 2016 FY 2017-18
Expenditures 3010404-126035-702010 Salaries $ 28,943 $ 47,031
3010404-126035-722740 Fringe Benefits 20,860 33,896 3010404-135140-702010 Salaries 1,390 2,259
3010404-135140-722740 Fringe Benefits 538 874 3010404-126030-702010 Salaries 3,570 5,802
3010404-126030-722740 Fringes 1,382 2,245 3010402-126035-702010 Salaries 16,979 27,590
3010402-126035-722740 Fringe Benefits 976 1,586 3010402-126035-778675 Tel. Communications 196 336
3010402-126035-750154 Expendable Equipment 2,500 0 3010402-126035-750539 Testing Materials 5,000 5,000
Total Expenditures $ 82,334 $ 126,619 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.)
*REPORT (MISC. #16025)
BY: Human Resources Committee, Bob Hoffman, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON 2016 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on February 10, 2016, reports with the recommendation that 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 #16025 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON 2016
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Brandon has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to provide law enforcement services for the Township MR #15291; and
WHEREAS paragraph 29 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 Brandon;
and WHEREAS the Charter Township of Brandon has approved a proposed amendment to the contract
changing a Patrol Investigator to a Lieutenant; and WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to the provisions of Amendment #1 for the Charter Township of
Brandon under the terms of this contract. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
Amendment #1 to the original Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2016 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Brandon to change one (1) Patrol Investigator to Lieutenant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that position (#4030619-07523) be reclassified from a Deputy II to Lieutenant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect February 20, 2016. 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 2016 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Charter Township of Brandon Amendment 1, Correspondence from Kathy Thurman, Brandon Township
Supervisor and Schedule A Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16025) BY: Finance Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON 2016
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. The Charter Township of Brandon has requested amendment #1 to the law enforcement contract with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement services to this community.
The amendment is effective from February 20, 2016 through December 31, 2016. 2. The Charter Township of Brandon is requesting the upgrade of one (1) Patrol Investigator
position to Lieutenant. 3. Position (# 4030619-07523) will be reclassified from a Deputy II to Lieutenant in the Contracted
Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office. 4. The Fiscal Year 2016-2018 budgets are amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 Revenue
4030601-110000-632093 Sher. Spec. Dep $ 20,713 $ 31,735 $ 32,416 Total Revenues $ 20,713 $ 31,735 $ 32,416
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Expenditures 4030601-116180-702010-40030Salaries $ 12,971 $ 19,846 $ 20,243
4030501-116230-712020 Overtime 2,721 4,206 4,335 4030601-116180-722790-40030 Social Sec. 992 1,518 1,549
4030601-116180-722770-40030 Retirement 3,607 5,519 5,630 4030601-116180-722760-40030 Group Life 34 52 53
4030601-116180-722750-40030 Workers Comp 173 264 269 4030601-116180-722810-40030 Disability 188 288 294
4030601-116180-722820-40030 Unemployment 27 42 43 Total Expenditures $ 20,713 $ 31,735 $ 32,416
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16026 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-PAINT CREEK TRAILWAYS CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2016 SEASON
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 the Paint Creek Trailways Commission has requested a contract between the County and Paint Creek Trailways for Law Enforcement Patrol Services for the 2016 season; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the Paint Creek Trailways, is proposing to contract for services per the attached agreement for Part Time Non-Eligible Mounted Deputies; and
WHEREAS the rates for the 2016 season are included in the contract and the Department of Management and Budget is in agreement; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has approved this contract. 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 Paint Creek Trailways for the purpose of Law Enforcement Patrol Services at the rates included in the
attached contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the additional 500 hours added per MR #06129 are
contingent upon renewal of this agreement. 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 2016 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Paint Creek Trailways Commission and Correspondence from Kristen Myers, Trail Manager, Paint Creek Trailways
Commission Incorporated by reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16026) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – PAINT CREEK TRAILWAYS CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2016 SEASON
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. Paint Creek Trailways Commission has requested the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office provide Law Enforcement Mounted Patrol Services for the 2016 season.
2. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Paint Creek Trailways Commission proposed a contract for continued services of two (2) General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) Part-Time Non-Eligible
(PTNE) Mounted Deputies (position numbers 4030616-09748 and 09749) at 1,150 hours each per year; and for one (1) GF/GP PTNE Mounted Deputy (position number 4030616-09750) at
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1,200 hours per year; the total authorized hours for all three positions reflects the additional 500 hours added per MR #06129.
3. The rates for this service are shown in Attachment B of this contract. 4. The proposed agreement will result in $61,250 in revenue and expenditures, which is already
included in the FY 2016 Budget. 5. The Mounted Deputy positions are expected to be continued, as well as the law enforcement
services contract, and therefore, will be included in the County Executive Recommended Budget for FY 2017, FY 2018, and FY 2019.
6. No budget amendment is required at this time FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16027 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT FOR K-9 DOG (NUKE)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Harvey Wilson is a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Canine Unit (Unit); and WHEREAS while Deputy Wilson has worked in this Unit, he has handled the same canine, Nuke; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office wishes to retire Nuke from the Unit, transfer ownership of Nuke to Deputy Wilson, and release all claims and liability the County may have with respect to Nuke;
and WHEREAS this matter has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and a Transfer of Ownership and
Release of Claims Agreement is attached. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
transferring ownership of Nuke to Deputy Harvey Wilson per the attached Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement for $1, and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of
Oakland, is authorized to execute the agreement as attached. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement Incorporated by Reference. Original on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16027) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT FOR K-9 DOG (NUKE)
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. Resolution requests approval of transfer of ownership and release of claims agreement documents, and transfer K-9 dog “Nuke” to trainer and handler Deputy Harvey Wilson; and
release all claims and liability the County may have with respect to Nuke. 2. The County will sell “Nuke" to his current handler for the sum of $1.00 as outlined in the attached
Transfer of Ownership and Release of Claims Agreement. 3. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 78.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16033 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – 2016 COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) DATA GRANT – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Circuit Court applied for and was awarded a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) – Child Welfare Services Division, Court Improvement Program (CIP) Data Grant with a
grant period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016; and WHEREAS this is the 1st year of the grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS the total program funding is $91,866.78, which includes a SCAO grant award in the amount of $38,186.78 and an in-kind match in the amount of $53,680 consisting of service hours from Information
Technology; the grant match requirement is $25,620; and WHEREAS the CIP Data Grant program will allow for the Circuit Court’s Family Division - Juvenile and
Adoption Unit to begin imaging confidential juvenile and adoption records; and WHEREAS this program will improve efficiency and expedite record distribution, which will ultimately
improve access to court records; and WHEREAS this program will provide funding to purchase two high speed scanners, two imprinters and
maintenance for the first year; and WHEREAS the grant award has completed the County Grant Review Process in accordance with the
Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
2016 Court Improvement Program Data Grant Program in the amount of $38,186.78 from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) – Child Welfare Services Division, for the period of October 1, 2015 through
September 30, 2016. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and that the chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any further commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Circuit Court FY 2016 Court Improvement Program (CIP) Data Grant,
Contract Between State Court Administrative Office and 6th Circuit Court Contract No. SCAO-2016-043, Request for Funding SCAO-CWS Court Improvement Program Data Collection and Analysis Grant and
Correspondence from Kelly Wagner, Director, Michigan Supreme Court, Child Welfare Services Incorporated by Reference. Original on File in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16033)
BY: Finance Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - 2016 COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) DATA GRANT – GRANT
ACCEPTANCE 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. The Circuit Court has received grant funding in the amount of $38,186.78 for the Court
Improvement Program (CIP) Data Grant from State Court Administrative Office-Child Welfare Services Division (SCAO-CWS) for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
The grant funding will be used to purchase two high speed scanners, two imprinters and the first year of maintenance. The equipment will image confidential juvenile and adoption records in
order to improve efficiency and expedite record distribution, which would ultimately improve access to court records.
2. The total program funding is in the amount of $91,866.78 which includes $38,186.78 from SCAO-CWS grant funds and $53,680 of in-kind service hours from Information Technology, which
covers the 25% grant match requirement of $25,620. 3. A FY 2016 budget amendment is recommended as follows:
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SCAO-CWS COURT IMPROVEMENT FUND (#27141) FY 2016 Grant (#GR0000000745) Activity GLB, Analysis Type GLB, Budget Ref 2016
Revenues
3010403-121240-610313 Grants – Federal $ 38,186 Total Revenues $ 38,186
Expenditures 3010403-121240-774636 Info Tech Operations $ 38,186
Total Expenditures $ 38,186
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND (#63600) Revenues
1080101-152000-631372 OC Depts Operations $38,186 Total Revenues $38,186
Expenses
1080601-152010-750170 Other Expendable Equipment $38,186 Total Expenses $38,186
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Consent Agenda, as amended: AYES: Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall,
McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
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 – APPOINTMENTS TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered these appointments on February 8, 2016,
hereby recommends to designate the Friend of the Court – Citizens Advisory Committee member Jennifer Greig as a Custodial Parent Representative, and to appoint Holly Workman as General Public
representative, both to serve the remainder of the three-year term that began July 1, 2014 and ends June 30, 2017.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Application for Appointment to Oakland County Friend of the Court – Citizens Advisory Committee on file in County Clerk’s Office.
Moved by Taub supported by McGillivray the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by McGillivray the appointments of Jennifer Greig and Holly Workman to the
Friend of the Court – Citizen Advisory Committee to serve the remainder of the three-year term that began July1, 2014 and ends June 30, 2017 be confirmed.
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AYES: Fleming, Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall McGillivray,
Middleton Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments of Jennifer Greig and Holly Workman to the Friend of the Court – Citizen Advisory Committee for the remainder of the three-year term ending on June
30, 2017 were confirmed.
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Human Resources Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16034 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Philip Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS –– APPROVAL OF 2016 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County and its northern municipalities are committed to protection of the natural environment and preventing toxic materials from entering our waterways and landfill resources; and
WHEREAS the improper handling and disposal of toxic and poisonous household chemicals poses a health risk to our citizens; and
WHEREAS recognizing there is a need to provide regular and easily accessible household hazardous waste collection services to North Oakland residents; and
WHEREAS collection events for household hazardous waste are widely accepted as the best way to provide citizens with a safe way to dispose of these toxic and poisonous household chemicals, meet
Phase II Stormwater Protection requirements, encourage pollution prevention and enhance environmental health and safety in the home; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, through its Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs has facilitated the creation of the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NO HAZ); and
WHEREAS participating municipalities in North Oakland County have appointed an official representative to the NO HAZ Consortium Board; and
WHEREAS the NO HAZ Consortium has developed a household hazardous waste collection program; and
WHEREAS the municipalities recognize and agree that absent an agreement with the County, the County has no obligation to facilitate such a program; and
WHEREAS the County’s Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved an Interlocal Agreement between the County and a number of municipalities in North Oakland County for the creation of a
program to collect household hazardous waste; and WHEREAS to date, the following municipalities have approved the Interlocal Agreement: Addison
Township, City of the Village of Clarkston, Groveland Township, City of Lake Angelus, Independence Township, Oakland Township, Oxford Township, Orion Township, City of Pontiac, City of Rochester, City
of Rochester Hills; Rose Township, Springfield Township and Waterford Township; and WHEREAS Oakland County is reimbursed by the member communities for all costs and expenses
associated with the facilitation of this program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Interlocal Agreement and authorizes the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the Agreement with all municipalities who have signed the Interlocal Agreement and passed a resolution in
support thereof. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Correspondence from Bret Rasegan, Supervisor, Planning, Oakland County Economic
Development and Community Affairs and North Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement 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 #16035 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Phillip Weipert, Chairperson IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – NEW LANDLORD LEASE FOR 52-1 NOVI DISTRICT COURT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland (“the County”) currently leases a building at 48150 Grand River
Avenue, Novi, Michigan, to operate the 52-1 District Courthouse (Novi), a single-story structure with approximately 25,833 square feet of office and courtroom space, and approximately 227 parking spaces
on an approximately 4.74 acre lot; and WHEREAS the District Court was experiencing maintenance service quality problems with the previous
landlord, Hannawa Holdings, LLC; and WHEREAS the County proactively negotiated with Hannawa Holdings, LLC, to achieve the goals of a 7%
rent concession, improved quality and timeliness of building maintenance services, and needed capital improvements to the building; and
WHEREAS the resulting ten-year lease between Hannawa Novi Holdings, LLC, and the County was adopted by the Board of Commissioners via MR #13141 and became effective on July 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS the County succeeded in achieving its goals and the annual rent was reduced $121,241 a year from $493,241 to $372,000; and
WHEREAS the County assumed the majority of maintenance services for the building beginning July 1, 2013, and has not exceeded the $121,241 annual reduction in rent; and
WHEREAS in 2015, the building was sold to Novi Partners, LLC, (“the Landlord”), thus necessitating a new lease be negotiated; and
WHEREAS a new lease has been negotiated and is attached hereto; and WHEREAS the terms of the new lease are substantially the same as the previous lease; and
WHEREAS the new lease will have a term of ten years from April 1, 2016, to March 31, 2026, with annual rent fixed for the first three years at $372,000; and
WHEREAS starting in year four, a 2% annual rent increase will take effect; and WHEREAS the County will have the right to terminate the new lease with 365 days advanced notice
beginning in year eight; and WHEREAS the County will contract with a property management company to assume the majority of
maintenance services for the building once the lease is executed; and WHEREAS by doing so, the staff time incurred by Facilities Management to perform the maintenance
services will be greatly reduced and reallocated to other high-priority projects; and WHEREAS the County presently does not plan to relocate the court to another building or to build a new
courthouse during the first seven years of the lease term; and WHEREAS the Chief Judge of the 52nd District Courts, as well as the Court Administrator and Presiding
Judge of the 52nd -1 District Court, have reviewed and agreed to the terms of the new lease. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and accepts the terms and conditions of the attached lease for the 52-1 District Courthouse (Novi) located at 48150 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Michigan with the Landlord, Novi Partners, LLC.
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 the
Landlord, Novi Partners, LLC. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease for 52nd District Court, First Division Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County
Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16036 BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 43RD DISTRICT COURT-FERNDALE FOR 2015/2016/2017
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the Sheriff to contract with local District Courts for court security; and
WHEREAS the 43rd District Court in Ferndale has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to provide security for the court with Part Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) Court Deputies through September 30,
2017 (MR #14205); and WHEREAS the 43rd District Court in Ferndale is requesting additional service; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to the additional hours for the Court; and WHEREAS this request has been through the County Executive review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves Amendment #1 to the original Oakland County Sheriff's Office 2015/2016/2017 Contract for Court
Security at the 43rd District Court-Ferndale. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board be authorized to sign Amendment #1
with the 43rd District Court-Ferndale. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) 1,000 hour/year Court Deputy II positions (#4030435) be
created. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect March 19, 2016.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of First Amended 2015-2017 Contract to Provide Security for the 43rd District Court – Ferndale
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 #16037
BY: Public Services Committee, Bill Dwyer, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE-CREATION OF OFFICE ASSISTANT FOR THE RESULTS BREATH
ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #09066 and
Miscellaneous Resolution #10040 has authorized the Sheriff to operate the Results Breath Alcohol and Drug Program; and
WHEREAS this program was created using all Part Time Non-Eligible (PTNE) positions; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #12185 created two (2) Full-Time Eligible (FTE) GF/GP Office
Assistant I positions; and WHEREAS the continued success and increased work load of this program compels the need for an
additional Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Office Assistant I position; and WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting to create one (1) additional Full-Time Eligible (FTE) Office Assistant I
position; and WHEREAS this additional position will provide support for the three (3) Results Program collection sites,
located in Troy, Pontiac and Southfield District Court; and WHEREAS this new FTE position would perform the billing duties for the Troy, Pontiac and Southfield
collection sites, assist with counting money, the preparation of reports and provide coverage for PTNE staff at the sites as needed; and
WHEREAS this additional position would also be responsible for processing drug test results, faxing and/or e-mailing positive results to Judges and/or Probation Officers, entering all Positive Drug test
results and all Positive and Negative ETG results into the system, and for answering Probation Officers/Judges request for a client’s creatinine levels; and
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WHEREAS the revenue for this program remains favorable; and WHEREAS funding for this position request is available within the existing Sheriff’s Office Contracted
Services line item budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
creation of one (1) Full-Time Eligible (FTE) GF/GP Office Assistant I position in the Corrective Services Satellite Division, East Annex Unit (#4030430).
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 #16038 BY: Commissioner John Scott, District #5 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC 183) was founded in 1971 by a group of women pioneers to provide network and support for women in the
construction industry; and WHEREAS NAWIC’s membership consists of professionals representing all aspects of the construction
industry, including: architects, engineers, construction managers, safety officers, lawyers, accountants, real estate professionals, materials suppliers, women-owned businesses and tradeswomen; and
WHEREAS in the 45 year history of NAWIC’s Detroit Chapter, the organization has been an unceasing advocate for women in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS the construction industry is a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and beautification projects; promotion of skilled trades careers; and a positive vision of the
future; and WHEREAS NAWIC Detroit has worked cooperatively with other organizations to facilitate positive
improvement and economic development in Oakland County and surrounding areas. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners do hereby
designate the week of March 6th to 12th as National Women in Construction Week in Oakland County and congratulate the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction on their 45 years
of continued service and advocacy on behalf of professional women in the construction industry. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this
resolution to the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC 183). Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
JOHN SCOTT, BOB GOSSELIN, NANCY QUARLES, TOM MIDDLETON, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, SHELLEY TAUB, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, HELAINE ZACK, JANET
JACKSON, DAVID BOWMAN, PHILIP WEIPERT, HUGH CRAWFORD, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, WADE FLEMING, BOB HOFFMAN, BILL DWYER, MICHAEL SPISZ,
DAVE WOODWARD
Moved by Scott supported by Woodward to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #16038 – Board of Commissioners – Designation of National Women in Construction Week in Oakland
County.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules: AYES: Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, McGillivray, Middleton,
Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming. (19) NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #16038 – Board of Commissioners – Designation of National Women in Construction Week in
Oakland County.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Scott supported by Woodward the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution: AYES: Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz,
Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson. (18) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16039
BY: Commissioner Hugh Crawford, District #9; Commissioner Tom Middleton, District #4; Commissioner Wade Fleming, District #16; Commissioner Philip Weipert, District #8; Commissioner Shelley Taub, District
#12; Commissioner Michael Spisz, District #3; Commissioner John Scott, District #5; and Commissioner Bob Hoffman, District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 5232 AND SENATE BILL 720
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS for more than 40 years, PA 169 of 1970, has enabled local governments to choose to safeguard their historic resources with local historic districts across the state for historic preservation; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Historical Commission dedicated to historic preservation supports the current and future designated local historic districts under PA 169 of 1970; and
WHEREAS the County has a long history in supporting the Oakland County Historical Commission and the shared history enabled through PA 169 of 1970, as amended in 1992; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has 14 local units of government with Historic Districts Commissions; and WHEREAS the County actively supports local history, historic neighborhoods and commercial centers;
and WHEREAS legislation was recently introduced in Lansing in the form of House Bill 5232 and Senate Bill
720 that would amend current legislation in regards to local historic districts and will negatively impact historic resources, local historic districts, and local government ordinances, processes and budgets; and
WHEREAS these changes will impede the existence of currently designated local historic districts and will severely curtail local municipalities’ ability to designate local historic districts in the future; and
WHEREAS these amendments pose an immediate threat to the continued preservation of Oakland County’s many invaluable historic resources.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joining together with the Oakland County Historical Commission, hereby declares their opposition to House Bill 5232 and Senate
Bill 720, and offers their support for the currently enacted legislation, PA 169 of 1970. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is directed to submit a
copy of this resolution to the Oakland County Historical Commission, the Board’s legislative lobbyists, the Office of the Governor, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Minority Leader, Speaker of the House, House
Minority Leader and the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution
HUGH CRAWFORD, TOM MIDDLETON, WADE FLEMING, PHILIP WEIPERT, SHELLEY
TAUB, MICHAEL SPISZ, JOHN SCOTT, BOB HOFFMAN, BILL DWYER, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, DAVE WOODWARD, MARCIA GERSHENSON, BOB GOSSELIN
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Moved by Crawford supported by Middleton to Suspend the Rules and Vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #16039 – Board of Commissioners – Opposition to House Bill 5232 and Senate Bill 720.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules: AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub,
Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gosselin. (18) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #16039 – Board of Commissioners – Opposition To House Bill 5232 And Senate Bill 720.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Crawford supported by Middleton the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution: AYES: Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub,
Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson Gosselin, Hoffman. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #16040 BY: Commissioners Dave Woodward, District #19 and Hugh Crawford, District #9 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY KIDS DENTAL EXPANSION FOR ALL OAKLAND COUNTY KIDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in America, affecting 50% of first-graders and 80% of 17-year-olds; and
WHEREAS according to the National Association of Dental Plans, adults and children without dental coverage are 2.5 times less likely to visit the dentist than those with insurance; and
WHEREAS reports show that children miss 51 million hours of school each year because of oral health issues; and
WHEREAS Michigan’s Healthy Kids Dental program is considered a national model for improving access to dental care for underserved children; and
WHEREAS this program reimburses dentists at rates comparable to those of private insurance plans, creating a broad network of dentists; and
WHEREAS nearly 80% of Michigan dentists participate in Healthy Kids Dental, while approximately only 10% of dentists are accepted new Medicaid patients; and
WHEREAS the Healthy Kids Dental program was expanded in 2015 to include children up to age 12 in Oakland, Wayne and Kent counties, allowing for service to more than 800,000 low-income children in all
83 Michigan counties; and WHEREAS while complete access has been granted to children in 80 Michigan counties, children aged
13-21 from Oakland, Wayne and Kent counties are currently excluded from coverage; and WHEREAS in his 2016-17 proposed budget, Governor Snyder has called for the expansion of Healthy
Kids Dental to include all children in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties; and WHEREAS expansion of dental coverage for all children in these remaining counties would greatly
improve the dental health of children in the greatest need of care. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners calls upon the
Michigan Legislature to enact Governor Snyder’s recommendation to expand Healthy Kids Dental for children aged 13-21 in Oakland, Wayne and Kent counties to achieve equal access for children to receive
dental coverage regardless of where they live.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Oakland is directed to submit a copy of this resolution to the Board’s legislative lobbyists, the Office of the Governor, Senate Majority Leader, Senate
Minority Leader, Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader, members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, members of the House Appropriations Committee and the Oakland County delegation to the
Michigan Legislature. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
DAVE WOODWARD, HUGH CRAWFORD, WADE FLEMING, MICHAEL SPISZ, PHILIP
WEIPERT, BOB HOFFMAN, BOB GOSSELIN, EILEEN KOWALL, TOM MIDDLETON, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, SHELLEY TAUB, HELAINE ZACK, BILL DWYER
Moved by Woodward supported by Crawford to Suspend the Rules and Vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #16040 – Board of Commissioners – Support for Healthy Kids Dental Expansion for all Oakland County Kids
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kowall, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Gosselin, Hoffman,
Jackson. (19) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #16040 – Board of Commissioners – Support for Healthy Kids Dental Expansion for all Oakland County Kids
Discussion followed.
Moved by Woodward supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Kowall, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson Gosselin, Hoffman Jackson, Kochenderfer.
(19) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Board to update them on the progress of the Drive to assist in
the Flint water crisis.
The Board adjourned at 7:33 p.m. to the call of the Chair or March 17, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.
LISA BROWN MICHAEL SPISZ Clerk Vice-Chairperson