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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
March 30, 2017
Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton at 9:50 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Berman, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson,
Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack. (18) EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Gingell, Quarles, Spisz. (3)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Bob Hoffman.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Fleming supported by Zack the minutes of the March 15, 2017 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Taub supported by McGillivray the agenda, be amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE b. MR #17060 – Sheriff’s Office – Use of Forfeited Funds
(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by HR Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting. (Resolution approved by Public Services March 7th; Fiscal Note approved by Finance
March 23rd)).
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
b. Health and Human Services – Homeland Security Division – 2016-2017 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Program (HMEP-PP) Grant Agreement Acceptance
(Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Resolution was taken up by the General Government Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting. The Fiscal Note was taken up by the Finance Committee
on March 23, 2017).
d. Board of Commissioners – Jury Commission Appointments (Reason for Suspension Waiver of Rule III: Recommendation of appointment was taken up by the
General Government Committee immediately prior to today’s meeting). Move Finance Committee item d.: entitled Facilities Planning and Engineering (FPE)/Sheriff’s Office (SO) – Jail East Annex Dryer Fire Protection System Project from the Consent Agenda
to the Regular Agenda.
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Add General Government Committee item c.: entitled Area Agency on Aging – Older Adult Representative Appointment to the Regular Agenda. Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now called on the Economic Development and Community Affairs – Resolution Approving the Provisions of a Brownfield
Plan for the 366,400,500 East South Boulevard – City of Pontiac Project. Is there anyone present who wishes to speak?” Geraldine Amato addressed the Board. The Vice-Chairperson declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Dwyer.
Commissioner Dwyer addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring Barbara L. McQuade; who, following her appointment by President Barack Obama, took the oath of office as United States
Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan on January 4, 2010. This appointment solidified her place in history as the first woman to serve in this distinguished post.
Barbara L. McQuade addressed the Board.
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Bowman.
Commissioner Bowman addressed the Board to introduce Brenda Carter, President, Pontiac School
District Board of Education.
Commissioner Bowman addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring the Pontiac School District International Exchange Committee. The Exchange Program student ambassadors from Pontiac
Middle School and the International Technology Academy will have the unique opportunity to travel to Kusatsu, Japan from October 23, 2017 to November 2, 2017, and will experience firsthand Japanese
culture from Japanese students as part of the cultural exchange and learn about local customs, heritage, language, and visit historical sites in Shiga Prefecture for eleven days.
Brenda Carter, President, Pontiac School District Board of Education, addressed the Board to introduce
student ambassador Kanye Anderson.
Kanye Anderson, student ambassador, addressed the Board.
Commissioner Bowman addressed the Board to Present a Proclamation honoring Tanesha Taylor, who is a shining example of a bright, young female entrepreneur whose commitment to her company, Quest
Cheer and Dance, benefits area residents, the local Pontiac business community and Oakland County as a whole. In addition to the time and effort she pours into running her business Tanesha has always made
giving back to the community a high priority. Quest Cheer and Dance has served Forgotten Harvest, Grovescrest, Colonial Meadows and many Community Thanksgiving Dinners for those in need. Her
program is also committed to children’s health, focusing on preventing childhood obesity and juvenile diabetes.
Tanesha Taylor addressed the Board.
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton addressed the Board to introduce Commissioner Taub.
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Commissioner Taub addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring Susan Hull who has devoted more than 42 years of service to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
(MDHHS). Susan has proven herself a dedicated and tireless advocate for children, both in her leadership role at MDHHS and through her participation with numerous child welfare organizations. She
serves on the Governor’s Task Force for Child Abuse and Neglect and chairs both the Oakland County Child Abuse and Neglect Council and the Children’s Mental Health Collaborative of Oakland County.
Susan is also affiliated with human trafficking groups at both the state and local level, including the Human Trafficking Task Force of Oakland County.
Susan Hull addressed the Board.
Commissioner Taub addressed the Board to present a Proclamation honoring CARE House – Child
Abuse and Prevention Month. For 40 years, CARE House of Oakland County has worked to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect and provide a protective circle of light and hope for a better life. Under
the leadership of Executive Director Blythe Spitsbergen, CARE House remains a dedicated and tireless advocate for children’s safety. They partner with other community organizations and agencies to offer
child abuse and neglect prevention programs and services, knowing that the most effective programming depends on collaboration among schools, social service agencies, religious and civic organizations, the
business community and law enforcement.
Commissioner Taub addressed the Board to introduce Blythe Spitsbergen, Executive Director, CARE House.
Blythe Spitsbergen, Executive Director, CARE House addressed the Board.
Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds Lisa Brown read a communication from James Breuckman,
City Manager, City of Pleasant Ridge thanking the Board for allowing the City of Pleasant Ridge to participate in the 2016 Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Project.
Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds Lisa Brown read a communication from Oakland County
Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Michael Gingell appointing Chris Ward, Administrative Director to the CLEMIS Radio Oversight Committee effective immediately. Without objection the appointment was
confirmed.
The following people spoke during Public Comment: Geraldine Amato, Ann Barbour, and Marisa Gaggino.
Moved by Fleming supported by Bowman 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 190. The resolutions on this Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17061
BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, District #14 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2017 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF FARMINGTON – FARMINGTON ROAD AT STATE STREET – PROJECT NO. 53641
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners: Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the
construction, maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of the Road Commission for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #10045, provides that any Oakland County appropriation in support of the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program
shall be distributed only after completion of all of the following:
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1. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and a city, village, or township (CVT) have identified a project and the project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
2. The RCOC has appropriated its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and transferred said appropriation to a project account; and
3. The CVT has authorized its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and has executed a contract for payment with the RCOC; and
4. The Commissioner(s) representing the CVT requesting the project submits a resolution authorizing the appropriation of the County’s 1/3 share of the project from the General Fund
Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party Program. The resolution shall be approved by the Finance Committee and the full Board; and
WHEREAS the City of Farmington, along with the RCOC has identified a project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
WHEREAS the RCOC has appropriated its 1/3 share of the funding for the project in the City of Farmington and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the City of Farmington has demonstrated that it has authorized its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and has executed a contract for payment with the RCOC; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s one third (1/3) share of the – Fiscal Year 2017 authorized amount of Tri-Party Road Improvement funding for Project No. 53641 in the City of Farmington is $14,489.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the City of Farmington and authorizes the release of Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Assigned Fund Balance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED additional project costs, not greater than 15% from the original agreement,
which are consistent with the project as originally approved, will be paid when invoiced and appropriated in the quarterly forecast resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional project costs exceeding 15% of the original agreement will require a separate Finance Committee resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of
Farmington. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
BILL DWYER
Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Copy of Correspondence from Shannon Miller, Deputy Secretary – Clerk of the Board, Cost Participation Agreement, Exhibit A –
Estimated Project Cost, Exhibit B – Provisions and Exhibit C – Liability and Insurance Requirements Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #17061)
BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2017 APPROPRIATION – CITY OF FARMINGTON – FARMINGTON ROAD AT STATE STREET – PROJECT NO. 53641
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. On December 8, 2016, the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #16324 which designated $4,086,500 in fund balance for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program for
projects managed by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). 2. Funding of $14,489 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2017
and prior funding (account #383510) for project 53641. 3. This project is for the installation of a pedestrian rapid flashing beacon on Farmington Road at
State Street. 4. The resolution allows for additional project costs not greater than 15% from the original
agreement, which is consistent with the project as originally approved, to be paid when invoiced and appropriated in the quarterly forecast resolution.
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5. Additional project costs exceeding 15% of the original agreement will require a separate Finance Committee resolution to appropriate the additional Oakland County share of the project costs
prior to payment. 6. The FY 2017 budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2017
Revenue
9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $14,489 Total Revenues $14,489
Expenditures
9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $14,489 Total Expenditures $14,489
TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 190.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17062 BY: Commissioner Hugh D. Crawford, District #9 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2017 APPROPRIATION – TOWNSHIP OF NOVI – RESURFACING VARIOUS LOCAL ROADS –
PROJECT NO. 53672 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS since the 1970s, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized the Tri-Party
Road Improvement Program to assist Oakland County’s cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with the construction, maintenance and repair of roads under the supervision, direction and control of the Road
Commission for Oakland County; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09221, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #10045,
provides that any Oakland County appropriation in support of the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program shall be distributed only after completion of all of the following:
1. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and a city, village, or township (CVT) have identified a project and the project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
2. The RCOC has appropriated its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and transferred said appropriation to a project account; and
3. The CVT has authorized its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and has executed a contract for payment with the RCOC; and
4. The Commissioner(s) representing the CVT requesting the project submits a resolution authorizing the appropriation of the County’s 1/3 share of the project from the General Fund
Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party Program. The resolution shall be approved by the Finance Committee and the full Board; and
WHEREAS the Township of Novi, along with the RCOC has identified a project and said project is ready to be undertaken immediately; and
WHEREAS the RCOC has appropriated its 1/3 share of the funding for the project in the Township of Novi and said appropriation has been transferred to a project account; and
WHEREAS the Township of Novi has demonstrated that it has authorized its 1/3 share of the funding for the project and has executed a contract for payment with the RCOC; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s one third (1/3) share of the – Fiscal Year 2017 authorized amount of Tri-Party Road Improvement funding for Project No. 53672 in the Township of Novi is $1,066.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the project submitted by the Township of Novi and authorizes the release of Tri-Party Road
Improvement Program funds from the Oakland County Assigned Fund Balance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED additional project costs, not greater than 15% from the original agreement,
which are consistent with the project as originally approved, will be paid when invoiced and appropriated in the quarterly forecast resolution.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional project costs exceeding 15% of the original agreement will require a separate Finance Committee resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this resolution to the Road Commission for Oakland County, Oakland County Fiscal Services and the
Township of Novi. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
HUGH CRAWFORD
Copy of Correspondence from Thomas G. Noechel, Programming Supervisor, Copy of Correspondence from Shannon Miller, Deputy Secretary – Clerk of the Board, Cost Participation Agreement, Exhibit A –
Estimated Project Cost, Exhibit B – Provisions and Exhibit C – Liability and Insurance Requirements Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #17062)
BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – TRI-PARTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2017 APPROPRIATION – TOWNSHIP OF NOVI – RESURFACING VARIOUS LOCAL ROADS – PROJECT NO. 53672
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. On December 8, 2016, the Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #16324 which designated $4,086,500 in fund balance for the Tri-Party Road Improvement Program for
projects managed by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). 2. Funding of $1,066 is available in the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for Tri-Party 2017
and prior funding (account #383510) for Project No.53672. 3. This project is for resurfacing of various local roads within the township.
4. The resolution allows for additional project costs not greater than 15% from the original agreement, which is consistent with the project as originally approved, to be paid when invoiced
and appropriated in the quarterly forecast resolution. 5. Additional project costs exceeding 15% of the original agreement will require a separate Finance
Committee resolution to appropriate the additional Oakland County share of the project costs prior to payment.
6. The FY 2017 budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2017
Revenue 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $1,066
Total Revenues $1,066
Expenditures 9010101-153010-740135 Road Commission Tri-Party $1,066
Total Expenditures $1,066 TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 190.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17065
BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS (FM&O) –
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE – PHASE II PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the FY 2017 – FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes funding for an Elevator Maintenance – Phase II Project; and
WHEREAS in the fall of 2015, a Request to Bid was approved by Planning and Building for the North Oakland Health Center’s two elevators and the Jail visitation elevator; and
WHEREAS numerous service problems with the Executive Office Building’s two elevators have also arisen, including entrapments; and
WHEREAS all five elevators require extensive modernization to replace various control systems, drive motors, brakes, hoists, electrical systems, land/leveling devices, rollers, and cab interior surfaces (e.g.,
paneling) to bring them up to best practices and current building, life-safety, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) codes; and
WHEREAS this work will help avoid breakdowns/entrapments, repeat service calls, and longer-than-normal down times; and
WHEREAS the interiors of the elevator cabs will also be remodeled; and WHEREAS funding is available in the FY 2017 – FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan/Building Fund via
the acceleration of funding from FY 2018 and FY 2019; and WHEREAS the Facilities Management Department and Purchasing Division competitively bid the labor
and equipment for the project, evaluated the bids received using an evaluation matrix, interviewed the lowest responsible bidder, and received a recommendation from our elevator consultant supporting the
selection of the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS the lowest responsible and only bidder was Kone Elevator of Livonia, Michigan; and
WHEREAS the total cost of the Project per the attached will be $598,698, including $538,698 for Kone services and materials and $60,000 for contingency, security, and FM&O labor; and
WHEREAS the funding in the amount of $598,698 is available in the FY 2017 – FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan/Building Fund (#40100) for transfer to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) for the
Elevator Maintenance - Phase II Project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Elevator
Maintenance - Phase II Project in the amount of $598,698. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the
amount of $598,698 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the Project Work Fund (#40400) to establish the Elevator Maintenance - Phase II Project (#100000002570)
as detailed below: BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND (#40100)
1040801-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($598,698)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND (#40400) Project: 00000002570, Activity; PROJ
1040801-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In $598,698 $ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. TOM MIDDLETON
Copy of Elevator Modifications 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 – Planning and Bid Totals – 3/9/17 on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 190.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17066 BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN FOR PLACEMENT OF MICHIGAN PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM EQUIPMENT ON AN OAKLAND COUNTY RADIO TOWER LOCATED AT 196 OAKLAND AVENUE (196 CESAR E. CHAVEZ AVENUE), PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners via MR #90281, authorized the construction of a Radio Tower located at 196 Oakland Avenue (196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue), Pontiac, Michigan (hereinafter the
“Tower”); and WHERES the Board of Commissioners, via MR #95105, sold the property upon which the Tower is
located, but was granted an easement and license for the continued ownership and operation of the Tower; and
WHEREAS the easement and license permits the County to have third parties locate communication equipment on the Tower without permission from the owner of the real property; and
WHEREAS the Tower currently has excess space which would permit a third-party to locate communication equipment thereon; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, through the Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) has requested to locate communication equipment on the Tower; and
WHEREAS enhanced MPSCS coverage within Oakland County would be provided by locating MPSCS communication equipment on the Tower; and
WHEREAS in order for the State to place MPSCS communication equipment on the Tower, the County requires the execution of a license agreement; and
WHEREAS the attached license agreement allows the State of Michigan to locate communication equipment on the Tower; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, operating the MPSCS, is a governmental entity, and because of this fact the license agreement does not require a fee for the location of communication equipment on the
Tower; and WHEREAS the Departments of Information Technology and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached license agreement; and WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Department of Information Technology that the Board of
Commissioners accepts and approves the terms and conditions of the attached license agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and authorizes the attached license agreement between the County and the State of Michigan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby directs it’s Chairperson or his
designee to execute the attached license agreement and all other related documents between the County and the State of Michigan, which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. TOM MIDDLETON
Copy of Oakland County Communications Tower License Agreement, Exhibit A – Premises – Legal
Description and Exhibit B – Diagram of Tower Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 190.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17057
BY: Commissioner Christine Long, Chairperson, General Government Committee IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – 2016
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – TRANSFER/ACCEPTANCE OF EQUIPMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS funding was released from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the State of Michigan for the 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP); and
WHEREAS the HSGP was approved by the Board of Commissioners on January 26, 2017, under Miscellaneous Resolution #17005; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – Transfer/Acceptance of Equipment for all purchased equipment by Oakland
County to be used for the 2016 HSGP; and WHEREAS the MOU will be signed every time a piece of equipment is given to an Oakland County
special response team or community to use under the scope and intent of the grant; and
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WHEREAS the document will be kept on file with the required grant reimbursement paperwork within the Homeland Security Division.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached Memorandum of Understanding – Transfer/Acceptance of Equipment for all purchased
equipment by Oakland County to be used for the 2016 HSGP. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Manager or Chief of the Homeland Security Division are
authorized to approve each Memorandum of Understanding issued to a community or special response team.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHRISTINE LONG
Copy of Oakland County Homeland Security Division Memorandum of Understanding – Transfer/Acceptance of Equipment Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #17057)
BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee, IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – 2016
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – TRANSFER/ACCEPTANCE OF EQUIPMENT 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 approves the Memorandum of Understanding for equipment to be used under the
2016 Homeland Security Grant Program. 2. The Oakland County Homeland Security Division received 2016 Homeland Security Grant
Program (HSGP) funding from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) passed through the Michigan Department of State
Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division under MR #17005. 3. The memorandum of understanding defines acceptance and use of equipment under the 2016
HSGP. 4. There is no fiscal impact to the County; no budget amendment is required.
5. Acceptance of this memorandum of understanding does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 190.) *MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17067
BY: Commissioner Christine Long, Chairperson, General Government Committee IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – 2016-2017
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING PROGRAM (HMEP-PP) GRANT AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, Title III, requires the
planning and provisions for community right-to-know on extremely hazardous substances in local communities; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) has been organized and meets minimum criteria in performing planning functions; and
WHEREAS the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Program (HMEP-PP) grant provides funds to Oakland County for the purpose of enhancing hazardous material response planning;
and WHEREAS an application was submitted, and Oakland County is eligible to receive $11,020 for the
submittal of new and updated plans during the grant period of September 30, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and
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WHEREAS the required 25% in-kind match of $2,755 will be met with part-time non-eligible (PTNE) staff salary to support the LEPC planning effort; and
WHEREAS no reports are required and the funds will be received upon submittal of the plans as a work product; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes acceptance of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Program (HMEP-PP) grant in
the amount of $11,020 from the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement of $11,020 and a 25% match of $2,755 for a total of $13,775
and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and continuation of this program is contingent upon continued future levels of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHRISTINE LONG
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Homeland Security – 2017 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Program (HMEP-PP), Correspondence from Capt. Chris Kelenske, Commander,
Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, Michigan State Police, State of Michigan Fiscal Year 2016-17 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning
Program Grant Agreement – September 30, 2016 to September 30, 2017 and Attachment A – Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Grant Instructions Incorporated by Reference. Original on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #17067) BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – 2016-2017 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING PROGRAM (HMEP-PP)
GRANT AGREEMENT 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 resolution recognizes the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986,
Title III which requires the planning and provision for community right to know on extremely hazardous substances in local communities.
2. A grant application was submitted and Oakland County has been notified that the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is eligible to receive up to $11,020 for the submittal of
new and updated plans during the grant period September 30, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
3. This grant requires an in-kind grant match of $2,755 in General Fund expenditures for total program costs of $13,775.
4. The FY 2017 Budget is amended as follows to reflect the grant award:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2017
Revenues 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance ($ 14,717)
1060601-115180-610313-100000001941 Federal Operating Grants ($ 10,800) Total Revenues ($ 25,517)
Expenditures 1060601-115180-702010-100000001941 Salaries ($ 23,425)
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1060601-115180-722750-100000001941 Workers Compensation ($ 52) 1060601-115180-722770-100000001941 Retirement ($ 651)
1060601-115180-722790-100000001941 Social Security ($ 340) 1060601-115180-722820-100000001941 Unemployment Insurance ($ 49)
1060601-115180-730072-100000001941 Advertising ($ 1,000) Total Expenditures ($ 25,517)
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2017
Budget Reference 2017
Revenues 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 14,497
1060601-115180-610313-100000002372 Federal Operating Grants $ 11,020 Total Revenues $ 25,517
Expenditures 1060601-115180-702010-100000002372 Salaries $ 23,425
1060601-115180-722750-100000002372 Workers Compensation $ 52 1060601-115180-722770-100000002372 Retirement $ 651
1060601-115180-722790-100000002372 Social Security $ 340 1060601-115180-722820-100000002372 Unemployment Insurance $ 49
1060601-115180-730072-100000002372 Advertising $ 1,000 Total Expenditures $ 25,517 TOM MIDDLETON (The vote for this motion appears on page 190.)
*REPORT (MISC. #17058)
BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS –– APPROVAL OF
2017 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, recommends the following
amendment: Amend Exhibit B of the North Oakland County Household Hazardous (NO HAZ) Waste Interlocal
Agreement:
• City of the Village of Clarkston is not participating in the NO HAZ program.
• City of Pontiac will not be charging a fee to participants.
• City of Rochester Hills will be charging $10 per participant rather than $15.
• Township of Waterford will be charging $15 per participant rather than $10. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
TOM MIDDLETON
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17058 BY: Commissioner Philip Weipert, Chairperson, Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS –– APPROVAL OF 2017 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
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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 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, 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. PHILIP WEIPERT
Copy of North Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement between Oakland
County and [Name of Municipality], Exhibit A – 2017 Projected NO HAZ Budget and Exhibit B – 2017 Estimated Costs Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #17058)
BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS –– APPROVAL
OF 2017 NO HAZ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 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 has facilitated the creation of the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste
Consortium (NO HAZ) to provide household hazardous waste collection services to residents of northern Oakland County.
2. The resolution approves the 2017 NO HAZ 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. 3. The Interlocal Agreement requires participating municipalities to fully reimburse the County for all
costs incurred in connection with the NO HAZ Program. 4. The FY 2017 Budget includes related revenues and expenditures for the 2017 NO HAZ Program;
therefore, no budget amendment is required. TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 190.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17068 BY: Philip Weipert, Chairperson, Planning and Building Committee IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – 2017 REVISIONS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was established by the Oakland County Board of Supervisors in 1966 under P.A. 261; and
WHEREAS P.A. 261 includes a provision to allow county parks commissions to make rules for the protection, regulation and control of all its facilities and areas with the approval of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has established rules and regulations
for this protection, regulation and control; and WHEREAS revisions for clarification purposes are requested, which have been reviewed and approved
by the Oakland County Corporation Counsel; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved the revisions to the
General Information Rules and Regulations as reviewed by Oakland County Corporation Counsel at their meeting on February 1, 2017.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the 2017 revisions to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department Rules and
Regulations, as attached. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PHILIP WEIPERT
Copy of Oakland County Parks and Recreation General Information and Regulations Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 190.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17069 BY: Commissioner Philip Weipert, Chairperson, Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE 366, 400, 500 EAST SOUTH BOULEVARD- CITY
OF PONTIAC PROJECT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to and in accordance with the
provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended (the “Act”), have established a redevelopment of Brownfields
Redevelopment Authority and Board (OCBRA) to facilitate the cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfields within Oakland County’s communities; and
WHEREAS the 366, 400, 500 East South Boulevard site in The City of Pontiac (the “Property”) is a hazard, “facility” under state statute and a non-producing parcel; and
WHEREAS a Brownfield clean up and redevelopment plan amendment (the “Plan”) has been prepared to restore the environmental and economic viability this parcel; and
WHEREAS pursuant to OCBRA by-laws, a local committee has been appointed, participated in discussions regarding the proposed plan and project, reviewed the plan, and recommends its approval;
and WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has reviewed the Plan, and has been provided a reasonable opportunity to
express views and recommendations regarding the Plan in accordance with Sections 13 (13) of the Act, and has concurred with the provisions of the Plan; and
WHEREAS the OCBRA, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 13 of the Act, has approved a resolution (attached) adopting the Plan, and recommends the adoption of the Plan by the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners to be carried out within the City of Pontiac relating to the 366, 400, 500 East South Boulevard redevelopment in the City of Pontiac.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan to be carried out within the City of Pontiac, relating to the 366,
400, 500 East South Boulevard redevelopment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing on the adoption of the Brownfield Plan approved by
the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the 366, 400, 500 East South Boulevard redevelopment in the City of Pontiac shall be held on March 30, 2017 at 9:30 AM in the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners’ Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution. PHILIP WEIPERT
Copy of Establishment of a Committee for the 366, 400, 500 East South Boulevard Brownfield Site –
January 18, 2017, Resolution to Approve a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the 366, 400, 500 East South Boulevard Brownfield Project – January 30, 2017, State of Michigan – County of Oakland – City of
Pontiac – Resolution Concurring with the Provisions of a Brownfield Plan Adopted by the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the 366, 400, 500 East South Boulevard Project and Oakland
County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – Brownfield Plan – for the Rivore Metals Development Located at 366, 400, 500 East South Boulevard, Pontiac, Michigan Incorporated by Reference. Original
on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #17069) BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROVISIONS OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN FOR THE 366, 400, 500 EAST SOUTH BOULEVARD - CITY
OF PONTIAC PROJECT To the Oakland and 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 resolution adopts a Brownfield Plan relating to the clean-up and redevelopment of property at
366, 400, 500 East South Boulevard site in the City of Pontiac to restore the property's environmental and economic viability.
2. The developer, Nestoros Properties, LLC and Rivore Metals, LLC has assumed Brownfield related eligible activity development costs estimated at $1,824,600 including remediation of
environmental impacts, environmental investigations, due care, demolition, site preparation, Infrastructure, parking, administrative controls, and preparation of environmental reports.
3. The cost of these eligible plan activities will be reimbursed to the developer by the Oakland County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (OCBRA) from tax capture based on the incremental
difference on the taxable value of the property; estimated at $194,065 for Oakland County. 4. No budget amendment is required as the budget already includes an estimated tax capture
offsets. TOM MIDDLETON
(The vote for this motion appears on page 190.)
*REPORT (MISC. #17059)
BY: Philip J. Weipert, Chairperson, Planning and Building Committee IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – REMODELING AND EXPANSION OF FORENSIC LABORATORY
TOXICOLOGY UNIT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on March 21,
2017, reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report. PHILIP WEIPERT
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17059 BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, Chairperson, Public Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - REMODELING AND EXPANSION OF FORENSIC LABORATORY TOXICOLOGY UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office Forensic Laboratory currently performs a variety of Forensic Toxicology functions; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff would like the Forensic Laboratory to be able to perform blood alcohol testing which will require the remodeling and partitioning of the workspace; and
WHEREAS performing blood alcohol testing will allow the Sheriff’s Office along with all the local Police Departments to utilize this service rather than sending this test to the State Police Forensic Laboratory;
and WHEREAS by performing this service it will be extremely beneficial to all Law Enforcement by reducing
the number of tests sent to the State Police and reduce the amount of time waiting for the results from the State Police; and
WHEREAS the current Forensic Toxicology testing is presumptive testing and laboratory standards require the testing for blood alcohol and presumptive testing to be in a separate location; and
WHEREAS Facilities Management, Engineering Division has provided an estimate of $44,352 to complete the project; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is proposing to fund the project cost from the Forensic Laboratory Enhancement Restricted Fund (#21340); and
WHEREAS Public Act 35 of 1994 “The Forensic Laboratory Funding Act” authorizes the courts to collect an assessment to be sent to the State of Michigan who shall then distribute proceeds of the state forensic
laboratory fund annually to a municipality applying for said funds to be utilized toward the enhancement of forensic laboratory efforts related to the forensic science services; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office Forensic Laboratory Enhancement Restricted Fund has a balance of $590,133.40 (balance as of 12/31/2016) as a result of the Sheriff’s Office Forensic Laboratory efforts; and
WHEREAS this remodel and expansion will be used by the Sheriff’s Office to enhance the Forensic Laboratory in compliance with the restrictions of Public Act 35 of 1994.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of $44,352 from the Sheriff’s Office Forensic Laboratory Enhancement Restricted Fund (#21340) for
the proposed remodeling and expansion of the Forensic Laboratory Toxicology Unit. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BILL DWYER
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #17059) BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – REMODELING AND EXPANSION OF FORENSIC LABORATORY TOXICOLOGY UNIT
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 resolution approves the remodeling and expansion of the forensic laboratory to be able to perform blood alcohol testing.
2. The estimated cost to complete the project is $44,352. 3. The funding for the project is available for transfer from the Law Enforcement Lab Fees
Restricted Fund (#21340); which has a cash balance of $590,744.02 (as of March 1, 2017), to the (FM&O) Project Work Order Fund (#40400), Project ID 100000001812.
4. The FY 2017 budget is amended as follows:
LAW ENFORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT LAB FEES (#21340) FY 2017 Revenue
4030101-116270-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 44,352 Total Revenue $ 44,352
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Expenditure 4030101-116270-788001-40400 Transfer Out $ 44,352
Total Expenditures $ 44,352
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND (#40400) (Project ID #100000001812)
Revenue 1040101-148020-695500-21340 Transfer In $ 44,352
Total Revenue $ 44,352 Expenditures
1040101-148020-796500 Budget Equity Adjustment $ 44,352 Total Expenditures $ 44,352
TOM MIDDLETON
Vote on Consent Agenda: AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long,
McGillivray, Middleton, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman. (18) 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).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17070 BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND ENGINEERING (FPE)/SHERIFF’S OFFICE (SO) – JAIL EAST ANNEX DRYER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Jail East Annex operates a laundry for inmate uniforms, towels, etc.; and WHEREAS the FY 2017 – FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan includes a Jail East Annex Dryer Fire
Protection System Project within the Building Projects section; and WHEREAS the Project will enhance fire prevention in the laundry room by installing water service and a
CARE (combustion auto response equipped) fire suppression system for the five dryers; and WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee approved the solicitation of bids for the project; and
WHEREAS Facilities Management and Purchasing competitively bid annual contracts for recurring work through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) system and the following contractors -
Service Plumbing, Doublejack Electric, and Michigan Laundry contracts will be used for the Project; and WHEREAS the plumbing costs of $46,735, dryer mechanical costs of $750, electrical costs of $7,403,
and contingency costs of $2,744 yields a total project cost of $57,632 (Project Estimate attached); and WHEREAS the funding in the amount of $57,632 is available in the FY 2017 – FY 2026 Capital
Improvement Plan/Building Fund (#40100), for transfer to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the Jail East Annex Dryer Fire Protection System Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the amount of $57,632 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the
Project Work Fund (#40400) to establish the Jail East Annex Dryer Fire Protection System Project (#100000002569) as detailed below:
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND (#40100) 1040801-148020-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($57,632)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND (#40400)
Project: 100000002569, Activity; PROJ 1040801-148020-695500-40100 Transfer In $57,632
$ -0-
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. TOM MIDDLETON
Copy of Facilities Management Project Estimate – East Annex – Fire Suppression for New Dryers on file
in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Middleton supported by Fleming the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Taub, Tietz, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman, Crawford. (17)
NAYS: None. (0) ABSTAIN: Weipert. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17071
BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – WATER MAIN
EXTENSION GREENCASTLE SUBDIVISION, FARMINGTON HILLS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes Corporation Counsel
to negotiate an interlocal agreement with the City of Farmington Hills consistent with the discussion in closed session.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon successful completion of those negotiations the Chairperson is authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon successful negotiation of the interlocal agreement, a separate resolution will be submitted for approval by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the required
appropriation to be funded from the General Fund Balance Assignment for Catastrophic Claims. As Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TOM MIDDLETON
Moved by Dwyer supported by Middleton the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Fleming, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT BY: Christine Long, Chairperson, General Government Committee
IN RE: AREA AGENCY ON AGING - OLDER ADULT REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered the appointment on March 30, 2017, hereby
recommends the appointment of Ronald Borngesser to the Area Agency on Aging - Older Adult Representative seat to serve the remainder of a three-year term beginning January 1, 2017 through
December 31, 2019. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report. CHRISTINE LONG
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Moved by Long supported by Taub the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Jackson the appointment of Ronald Borngesser to the Area Agency on Aging – Older Adult Representative seat to serve the remainder of a three-year term beginning January 1,
2017 through December 31, 2019 be confirmed.
Vote on appointment: AYES: Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton,
Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming. (18) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Ronald Borngesser to the Area Agency on
Aging – Older Adult Representative seat to serve the remainder of a three-year term beginning January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019 was confirmed.
REPORT
BY: Christine Long, Chairperson, General Government Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - JURY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having considered the appointments on March 30, 2017, hereby recommends the appointment of Kameshia Gant to the Jury Commission to serve the remainder of a six-
year term beginning May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2022; and the reappointment of Joe Green to the Jury Commission to serve a six-year term beginning May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2023.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
CHRISTINE LONG
Moved by Long supported by Woodward the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Jackson the appointment of Kameshia Gant to the Jury Commission to serve the remainder of a six-year term beginning May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2022; and the
reappointment of Joe Green to the Jury Commission to serve a six-year term beginning May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2023 be confirmed.
Vote on appointments:
AYES: Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Kameshia Gant to the Jury Commission to serve the remainder of a six-year term beginning May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2022; and the
reappointment of Joe Green to the Jury Commission to serve a six-year term beginning May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2023 were confirmed.
There were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Human Resources Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17072
BY: Commissioner Philip Weipert, Chairperson, Planning and Building Committee IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF JOINT
PROJECT AGREEMENT (JPA) WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (USDOC) FOR USE OF SPACE LOCATED IN THE ANNEX I BUILDING
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs (Oakland DEDCA) is responsible for ensuring the economic growth and development of Oakland County and has developed
an aggressive business assistance function to support and promote small businesses and exporters located throughout Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) promotes exports of U.S. goods and services through the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) worldwide network of offices, and works to
protect U.S. business interests abroad; and WHEREAS BusinessUSA (BUSA) supports innovation and entrepreneurship in the U.S. business
community to enhance U.S. economic resiliency, assist U.S. job creation, and help American firms transform themselves into globally competitive enterprises; and
WHEREAS the Oakland DEDCA has, and desires to continue to, work closely with the US&FCS and BUSA offices on campus to foster economic development across Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in MR #13013 (see attached) approved a Memorandum of Agreement to allow the US&FCS and BUSA to use building space in the Annex I
Building on the County campus; and WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) has drafted an agreement, which is attached, to
establish a Joint Project, (JPA) to provide for the continued work among Oakland DEDCA, US & FCS, and BUSA and to provide for the continued use of space in the Annex I Building by US&FCS and BUSA;
and WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel and the Department of Facilities Management has
reviewed the JPA; and WHEREAS the parties will review this agreement once every year to determine whether it should be
revised, renewed, or canceled; and WHEREAS the JPA will become effective when signed by all parties, will terminate at the end of one (1)
year, and may be amended at any time by written agreement of the parties; and WHEREAS US&FCS and BUSA will provide its own furniture, computers, fax machines, office equipment,
etc., and reimburse the County, at its standard rate, for phone service; and WHEREAS the County would provide janitorial service, general building maintenance, security, grounds
work, a reasonable number of parking spaces, and utilities except for network/IT services; and WHEREAS the JPA provides for the use of approximately 3,707 gross square feet of office space within
the Annex I building from January, 2017 through September 30, 2017; and WHEREAS in exchange for the County providing the building space at a rate of $13.51 per square foot,
the US&FCS and BUSA agree to:
• work with Oakland DEDCA and Oakland County businesses to provide market information and counseling;
• provide appropriate market, industry, and other international trade data, selected reference materials, publications, and export-related information as consistent with ITA and DOC policy;
• identify, coordinate, and execute trade promotion programs;
• participate in events sponsored by business incubators and economic development organizations located in the county that promote small businesses and exporters;
• host business seminars and workshops;
• promote County business programs, services and events on the BusinessUSA.Gov website for
the duration of the leasehold; and WHEREAS any party may terminate this agreement by providing 120 days written notice to the other
parties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and authorizes the attached JPA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached JPA and all other related documents between the County of Oakland and USDOC, which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PHILIP WEIPERT
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Copy of Agreement Establishing a Joint Project (JPA) between the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Global Markets International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce and Oakland County,
Michigan DOC Agreement Number: 17 JPA 025, Exhibit A – Estimated Budget and Program Recommendation for Payment of Invoices Incorporated by Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17073
BY: Commissioner Philip Weipert, Chairperson, Planning And Building Committee IN RE: WATER RESOURCES COMMISSIONER – CLINTON RIVER WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY
FACILITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS - FULL FAITH AND CREDIT RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Drainage District
proposes that the Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Drainage District issue its Drain Bonds, Series 2017 (the "Bonds") in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $42,000,000 to defray all or
part of the cost of the Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility project (the “Project”); and WHEREAS the Bonds will be dated as of such date, will bear interest at such rate or rates, will be in the
aggregate principal amount, will mature in such years and principal amounts, and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity as shall be determined by the Oakland County Water Resources
Commissioner as Chairperson of the Drainage Board for the Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility Drainage District; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a resolution pledging the full faith and credit of the County for the payment of the principal of and interest on the
Bonds; and WHEREAS the Project is necessary to protect and preserve the public health and, therefore, it is in the
best interest of the County that the Bonds be sold. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of the Drain Code of 1956, as amended, the Board of Commissioners of the County hereby pledges irrevocably the full faith and credit of
the County for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds and agrees that, in the event the City of Auburn Hills, the Charter Township of Independence, the City of Lake
Angelus, the Village of Lake Orion, the Charter Township of Oakland, the Charter Township of Orion, the Charter Township of Oxford, the Village of Oxford, the City of Pontiac, the City of
Rochester, the City of Rochester Hills, the Charter Township of Waterford or the Charter Township of West Bloomfield shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer for the
amount of any special assessment installment and interest when due, the amount thereof shall be advanced immediately from County funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to make such
advancement to the extent necessary. 2. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and credit, the County advances out of
County funds all or any part of an installment and interest, it shall be the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all
remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so paid. 3. The County Treasurer or the financial consultant, Municipal Financial Consultants Incorporated, is
authorized, if necessary, to make application to the Department of Treasury for permission to issue and sell the Bonds.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PHILIP WEIPERT
Copy of Correspondence from Sidney Lockhart, P.E., Special Projects Manager, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, Biosolids Handling and Septage Receiving Facility Project Description and
Location Map – Auburn and East Boulevard WWTP on file in County Clerk’s office.
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Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #17060)
BY: Bob Hoffman, Chairperson, Human Resources Committee IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Human Resources Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on March 22, 2017, reports with the recommendation that the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph be amended, as
follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to create one (1) GF/GP PTNE 1,000 hour Court/Parks Deputy II
Court/Park Deputy position be created in the Sheriff’s Office, Investigative Services Division, NET Unit (#4030920).
Amend the Schedule A, first line, as follows:
PTNE/Parks Deputy II for NET
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
BOB HOFFMAN
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17060 BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, Chairperson, Public Services Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE-USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to distribute property and funds
forfeited through narcotic seizures to participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office has received $804,790.55 in forfeiture funds (balance as of 12/31/2016) as a result of Sheriff's Office forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS these funds were distributed to the Sheriff’s Office by the Court or by agreement between the parties involved; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to pay for equipment, training and one (1) PTNE Deputy for the Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET); and
WHEREAS this equipment will be used by the Sheriff's Office to enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with state law; and
WHEREAS the PTNE Deputy will be used to follow up on investigative paperwork so the full time Deputies/Police Officers in the NET unit can concentrate on their duties to enforce the Narcotics laws;
and WHEREAS the estimated expenses are $402,986, per the attached Schedule A.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of $402,986 from the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#21341) to purchase
the attached list of equipment and SWAT Training. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP PTNE 1,000 hour Court/Parks Deputy II position be
created Sheriff’s Office, Investigative Services Division, NET Unit (#4030920). Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BILL DWYER
Copy of 2017 Forfeiture Request - Sheriff’s Office – Schedule A on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #17060) BY: Commissioner Tom Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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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 authorizes funding from the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Restricted
Fund (#21341) to the Sheriff’s Office General Fund to pay for the purchase of equipment, training and the addition of one General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) 1,000 hour Part-Time Non-
Eligible (PTNE) Deputy position. 2. Funding is available in the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Fund (#21341),
$805,592.83 (balance as of 02/21/2017). 3. The Sheriff requests use of these funds to enhance drug law enforcement per MCL 333.7524 of
Public Act 368 of 1978. 4. The estimated funding of $402,986 will be allocated as follows: $300,000 for the replacement of
twenty (20) motorcycles, $25,000 for the replacement of the DARE vehicle, $15,000 for SWAT Training, $40,000 for the purchase of a Long Range Acoustical Device (LRAD), and $22,986 for
the creation of one (1) GF/GP PTNE Court/Park Deputy for the Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET). This new position, equipment and training will be used by the Sheriff’s Office to enhance
law enforcement efforts in compliance with State law. 5. The position will be funded by transfers from the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement
Fund #21341; a project has been established to capture the cost of this position - Project Business Unit: SHERF, Project ID: LE_FORFEIT, Activity: FORFEIT. A quarterly forecast
amendment will be made to transfer funding to cover the actual position cost charged to the project.
6. The Fiscal Year 2017-2019 budget is amended as follows: FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019
LAW ENFORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT FUND (#21341) Revenue
4030101-116270-665882 Planned Use of Balance $380,000 Total Revenue $380,000
Expenditures 4030101-116270-788001-10100 Transfer Out $380,000
Total Expenditures $380,000
GENERAL FUND (#10100) Revenue
4030901-110090-695500-21341 Transfer In $380,000 $ 0 $ 0 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $ 22,986 23,446 23,680
Total Revenue $402,986 $ 23,446 $ 23,680 Expenditures
4030901-110090-702010 Salaries $21,657 $ 22,091 $22,312 4030901-110090-722900 Fringe Benefit Adjustment 1,329 1,355 1,368
4030901-110090-760157 Capital Equipment 40,000 0 0 4030901-110090-750170 Other Expendable Equip 25,000 0 0
4030901-110090-760188 Vehicles 300,000 0 0 4030901-110090-731304 Officer Training 15,000 0 0
Total Expenditures $402,986 $ 23,446 $ 23,680 TOM MIDDLETON
Moved by Dwyer supported by Taub the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
Moved by Dwyer supported by Gershenson the Human Resources Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Woodward supported by Gershenson the resolution be amended as follows: BY: David Woodward, District #19
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IN RE: MR #17060 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS The Board of Commissioners to amend the Miscellaneous Resolution by adding:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners shall create an Oakland County Asset Forfeiture Policy Subcommittee to review, evaluate, and propose a
countywide asset forfeiture policy to the full Oakland County Board of Commissioners within 90 days.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board shall appoint three (3) members to serve on the Oakland County Asset Forfeiture Policy Subcommittee consisting of two (2)
members of the Majority Caucus and one (1) member from the Minority Caucus.
Discussion followed.
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton addressed the Board to call a brief recess.
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton addressed the Board to reconvene.
Discussion followed.
As a point of order, Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton addressed the Board to Rule the Amendment was not Germane.
Commissioner Woodward objected to Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton’s Ruling of the Amendment not
being Germane.
Vote on objection: AYES: Jackson, McGillivray, Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Gershenson. (6)
NAYS: Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Berman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Hoffman. (12)
A sufficient majority having not voted in favor, the objection to Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton’s Ruling
failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Tietz supported by Fleming to call the question and vote on the resolution as it stands.
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Berman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming. (12)
NAYS: Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as it stands, was before the Board.
Discussion followed.
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton addressed the Board to call a brief recess.
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton addressed the Board to reconvene.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Middleton supported by Tietz to reconsider Miscellaneous Resolution #17060 – Sheriff’s Office – Use of Forfeited Funds.
AYES: Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman,
Bowman, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer. (17) NAYS: Crawford. (1)
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A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was before the Board for reconsideration.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution as is:
AYES: Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Berman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Hoffman, Kochenderfer, Kowall. (13)
NAYS: Woodward, Zack, Bowman, Gershenson, Jackson. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
Commissioner Woodward withdrew his motion to discharge MR #17026 – Board of Commissioners – Establishment of an Oakland County Health Care for All Commission.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17074
BY: Commissioner Bill Dwyer, District #14 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK: APRIL 9 – 15, 2017 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in 1991 Congressional resolution named the second full week in April of every year, National
Telecommunicator Week; and WHEREAS emergencies can occur at any time or any place and require the assistance of police, fire or
emergency medical services; and WHEREAS 9-1-1 is the Hotline for Help for people in emergency situations, and the 9-1-1 call taker’s
voice is the first assurance that help is on the way; and WHEREAS 9-1-1 professionals regularly meet the challenges of extremely stressful situations with
calmness and efficiency; and WHEREAS when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers, firefighters and
paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and WHEREAS the safety of these emergency responders is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of
information obtained from citizens who telephone the 9-1-1 communications center; and WHEREAS Public Safety Dispatchers are the “heart of public safety,” providing assistance before any
other emergency services arrive on scene; and WHEREAS Public Safety Dispatchers are a vital link for our emergency responders by monitoring their
activities by radio, providing them information and insuring their safety; and WHEREAS Public Safety Dispatchers contribute substantially to the apprehension of criminals,
suppression of fires and treatment of injuries and illnesses on a daily basis; and WHEREAS each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the
performance of his or her daily job duties; and WHEREAS the week of April 9 – 15, 2017, has been designated as National Public Safety
Telecommunicator Week in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our citizens and emergency responders safe.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency
Communications Operation Center and the special contribution they make to ensure the public safety of all citizens in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby honors all the Emergency Communications staff of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for their unique skills, abilities
and devotion to duty and offer their heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the citizens of Oakland County.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. BILL DWYER, WADE FLEMING, HUGH
CRAWFORD, BOB HOFFMAN, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, DOUG TIETZ, TOM
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MIDDLETON, HELAINE ZACK, TOM BERMAN, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, DAVID BOWMAN, JANET JACKSON
Moved by Dwyer supported by Crawford to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution
#17074 - Board of Commissioners - Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week: April 9 – 15, 2017.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: McGillivray, Middleton Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #17074 - Board of Commissioners - Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicator
Week: April 9 – 15, 2017 carried.
Moved by Dwyer supported by Weipert the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution: AYES: Middleton, Taub Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer,
Fleming, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray. (18) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17075
BY: Commissioners Bill Dwyer, District #14; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Tom Berman, District #5; Michael Spisz, District #3; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Nancy Quarles, District #17; and Philip Weipert, District #8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RECOGNITION OF MAY 15, 2017 AS PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL DAY AND MAY 15 – 21, 2017 AS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Congress and the President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police week; and
WHEREAS this time is to pay special recognition to the fallen law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others; and
WHEREAS the men and women of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and the following local law enforcement agencies in Oakland County:
Auburn Hills Police Department Berkley Public Safety Department
Birmingham Police Department Beverly Hills Village Public Safety Department Bloomfield Township Police Department Bloomfield Hills Public Safety Department
Clawson Police Department Farmington Public Safety Department Franklin/Bingham Farms Police Department Farmington Hills Police Department
Ferndale Police Department Hazel Park Police Department Holly Village Police Department Huntington Woods Public Safety Department
Keego Harbor Police Department Lake Angelus Police Department Lake Orion Village Police Department Lathrup Village Police Department
Madison Heights Police Department Milford Police Department Northville Police Department Novi Police Department
Oakland University Police Department Oak Park Public Safety Department Orchard Lake Village Police Department Oakland Community College Public Safety
Department Oxford Village Police Department Pleasant Ridge Police Department
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Rochester Police Department Royal Oak Police Department South Lyon Police Department Southfield Police Department
Troy Police Department Sylvan Lake Police Department Walled Lake Police Department Waterford Police Department
West Bloomfield Police Department White Lake Police Department Wixom Police Department Wolverine Lake Police Department
are to be recognized for providing a vital public service in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the
communities in Oakland County, knowing what the ultimate sacrifice is; and WHEREAS it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and
sacrifices of their law enforcement agency; and WHEREAS members of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and all Oakland County police agencies are
committed to serve the people by safeguarding life and property by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners call on all citizens of Oakland County and on all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of
May 15 - 21, 2017 as Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all people may join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal
devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and
security of all citizens. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to call on all citizens of Oakland County to observe Monday, May 15, 2017
as Peace Officers' Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become
disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. BILL DWYER, BOB HOFFMAN, TOM BERMAN,
HUGH CRAWFORD, WADE FLEMING, DOUG TIETZ, TOM MIDDLETON, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVID BOWMAN, GARY
MCGILLIVRAY, JANET JACKSON
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17076
BY: Commissioners Wade Fleming, District #16; Hugh Crawford, District #9; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Michael Spisz, District #3; Helaine Zack, District #18; Gary McGillivray, District #20; Tom Berman,
District #5; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Philip Weipert, District #8; Nancy Quarles, District #17; Adam Kochenderfer, District #15; Shelley Taub, District #12; Bob Hoffman, District #2; Doug Tietz, District #11;
and Tom Middleton, District #4 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — DESIGNATION OF MAY 2017 AS ASIAN AND PACIFIC
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month is a national celebration during the month of May
to recognize the tremendous contributions of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent; and WHEREAS according to the 2010 Census, the Asian population grew faster than any other race group in
the United States between 2000 and 2010; and WHEREAS the Asian and Pacific American population grew in the United States by 56% between 2000
and 2013; and WHEREAS this growth trend continues, with the total Asian American population in the U.S. in 2014 at
20.3 million, reflecting a growth rate of 4.6% between 2013 and 2014; and
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WHEREAS Asian and Pacific Americans have enriched our culture, excelling in many fields, including education, business, science, technology, government, sports, and the arts; and
WHEREAS countless Asian and Pacific Americans have answered the call to protect the cause of freedom by serving in our Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is home to the second largest Asian population in Michigan and nearly half of Asians in the tri-county area; and
WHEREAS the City of Troy is home to the largest number of Asians in the region, comprising almost 21% of the total population; and
WHEREAS the entrepreneurship and innovation of Asian and Pacific Americans have strengthened Oakland County's economy; and
WHEREAS Asian and Pacific Americans contribute greatly to the economic, social, cultural and civic life of Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby designates May 2017 as Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month in Oakland County and encourages
our citizens, governmental agencies, businesses and schools to celebrate and recognize the achievements of Asian Americans.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. WADE FLEMING, HUGH CRAWFORD,
MARCIA GERSHENSON, HELAINE ZACK, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, TOM BERMAN, EILEEN
KOWALL, PHILIP WEIPERT, ADAM KOCHENDERFER, SHELLEY TAUB, BOB
HOFFMAN, DOUG TIETZ, TOM MIDDLETON, CHRISTINE LONG, BILL DWYER, DAVE
WOODWARD, DAVID BOWMAN, JANET JACKSON
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17077 BY: Commissioner Eileen Kowall, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — DESIGNATION OF APRIL 2017 AS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS distracted driving is the result of engaging in other activities while driving; and WHEREAS according to the National Safety Council (NSC), cell phone distracted driving has become a
serious public health threat; and WHEREAS the NSC estimates that as many as 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016; and
WHEREAS the NSC further estimates that about 4.6 million roadway users were injured seriously enough to require medical attention in 2016; and
WHEREAS a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey found that about 20% of drivers between the ages of 18-20, and nearly 30% of drivers between the ages of 21-34 said that texting
makes no difference to their driving performance; and WHEREAS the NHTSA survey also found that at least half of all drivers report that talking on a phone
makes no difference to their driving performance; and WHEREAS the Texas A&M Transportation Institute conducted a study that revealed that the voice-to-text
method offers no real safety advantage over manual texting and driving performances suffered equally with both methods; and
WHEREAS by designating a month to the awareness of distracted driving, the Board of Commissioners look to educate Oakland County residents about the dangers of distracted driving.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby designates April 2017 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Oakland County and encourages all
motorists to practice safe driving behaviors. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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EILEEN KOWALL, HUGH CRAWFORD, WADE FLEMING, ADAM KOCHENDERFER,
SHELLEY TAUB, TOM BERMAN, TOM MIDDLETON, PHILIP WEIPERT, HELAINE
ZACK, CHRISTINE LONG, MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVE WOODWARD, BILL
DWYER
Moved by Kowall supported by Weipert to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous Resolution #17077 - Board of Commissioners — Designation of April 2017 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in
Oakland County.
Discussion followed.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules: AYES: Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming,
Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton. (18) NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on Miscellaneous
Resolution #17077 - Board of Commissioners — Designation of April 2017 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Oakland County carried.
Moved by Kowall supported by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer, Fleming, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Taub. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17078 BY: Commissioners Bob Hoffman, District #2; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Eileen Kowall, District
#6; Wade Fleming, District #16; Michael J. Gingell, District #1; Helaine Zack, District #18; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Adam Kochenderfer, District #15; Hugh Crawford, District #9; and Michael Spisz, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS' WEEK MAY 1 - 7, 2017
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistic's information published in September 2014, at year end 2013, 1,574,700 inmates were housed in the nation's local jails; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Corrections Divisions housed a daily average of 1,507 inmates in 2016; and
WHEREAS last year almost 20,000 persons were admitted into the Oakland County jail facilities including juveniles, mentally ill, persons awaiting trial, persons pending arraignment, protective custody cases,
infirm, persons awaiting transfer to State, Federal or other jurisdictions, and sentenced; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputies are responsible for overall inmate
supervision to ensure safe, secure and orderly facility operations, intake and release of all persons, identification of special needs and classification of all inmates, inmate and professional visitation, inmate
transport and Court security; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Corrections Divisions are recognized as innovative,
professional and able to operate a very complex and crowded set of multiple facilities, transport and coordinate an enormous number of inmate movements on a daily basis with a minimal number of
staff/inmate injuries or escapes; and
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WHEREAS the week of May 1 - 7, 2017, has been designated as National Correctional Officers' Week. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Corrections Deputies and the special contribution they make to ensure the public safety of all citizens in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby honors all the Corrections Deputies of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for their unique skills and abilities and
devotion to duty and pronounce a special thanks to all those Deputies on behalf of the citizens of Oakland County.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. BOB HOFFMAN, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
EILEEN KOWALL, WADE FLEMING, HELAINE ZACK, BILL DWYER, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, HUGH CRAWFORD, SHELLEY TAUB, TOM MIDDLETON, DOUG
TIETZ, PHILIP WEIPERT, TOM BERMAN, CHRISTINE LONG, GARY MCGILLIVRAY,
DAVID BOWMAN, JANET JACKSON, DAVE WOODWARD
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17079 BY: Commissioners Shelley Taub, District #12; Bill Dwyer, District #14; Hugh Crawford, District #9;
Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Gary McGillivray, District #20; Michael J. Gingell, District #1; Tom Berman, District #5; Eileen Kowall, District #6; Wade Fleming, District #16; Nancy Quarles, District #17;
Adam Kochenderfer, District #15; Bob Hoffman, District #2; and Doug Tietz, District #11 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OAKLAND COUNTY DESIGNATION OF THE WEEK OF
SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017 THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2017 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE AND MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017 AS THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE
HOLOCAUST To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Holocaust was the state-sponsored, systematic persecution and annihilation of European
Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945 - six million were murdered; Roma (Gypsies) (196,000 to 200,000); people with disabilities (250,000); and Poles (50,000 to 100,000); were
also targeted for destruction or decimation for racial, ethnic, or national reasons; and millions more, including homosexuals (70,000); Jehovah's Witnesses (1,900); Soviet prisoners of war (2.9 million); and
political dissidents, also suffered grievous oppression and death under Nazi tyranny; and WHEREAS the history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity to reflect on the moral responsibilities of
individuals, societies, and governments; and WHEREAS the people of Oakland County should always remember the terrible events of the Holocaust
and remain vigilant against hatred, persecution, and tyranny; and WHEREAS we the people of Oakland County, should actively rededicate ourselves to the principles of
individual freedom in a just society; and WHEREAS Michigan's Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills provides visitors an opportunity to
fully appreciate not only horrors and evil of the genocidal act but also the strength, courage and righteousness of survivors; and
WHEREAS the Holocaust Memorial Center and other area organizations will be providing numerous opportunities for residents to attend events, learn and renew a shared commitment to the lessons learned
from the Holocaust; and WHEREAS the Days of Remembrance have been set aside for the people of Oakland County to
remember the victims of the Holocaust as well as to reflect on the need for respect of all peoples; and WHEREAS pursuant to an Act of Congress, the United States Holocaust Memorial Council has
designated the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be Sunday, April 23, 2017
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through Sunday, April 30, 2017, including the Day of Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, April 24, 2017.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners designate the week of Sunday, April 23, 2017 through Sunday, April 30, 2017 as Days of Remembrance and Monday, April
24, 2017 as Yom Hashoah, the Day of Remembrance, in memory of the victims of the Holocaust and in honor of the survivors as well as the rescuers and liberators.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, as citizens of Oakland County should work to promote human dignity and confront hate whenever and wherever it occurs.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. SHELLEY TAUB, BILL DWYER, HUGH
CRAWFORD, TOM BERMAN, EILEEN KOWALL, WADE FLEMING, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, BOB HOFFMAN, DOUG TIETZ, TOM MIDDLETON, PHILIP WEIPERT
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #17080 BY: Commissioners Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12; David Woodward, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CONSULTING AND LOBBYING SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS budgetary and policy issues that come before the Governor and the State Legislature have significant impact to local units of government within the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has historically been proactive in monitoring, positioning, and lobbying both state and federal legislation which impacts the County, its operations, and residents; and
WHEREAS many issues, debated at the State level, have far reaching consequences for the citizens of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS due to term limits and turnover in the legislature it is in Oakland County’s best interest that the Board of Commissioners continue a government relations consultant and lobbying services contract; and
WHEREAS a government relations consulting firm that engages in lobbying activities must represent the view of the entire Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS a Governmental Affairs Study Group, comprised of the Chairperson of the Board, the Majority Caucus Chairperson and the Minority Caucus Chairperson was appointed on January 26, 2017; and
WHEREAS the Governmental Affairs Study Group, in consultation with the Oakland County Compliance Purchasing Unit, to develop Request for Proposals (RFPs) for government relations consulting services;
and WHEREAS the Oakland County Purchasing Unit sent out notice of the RFP to twenty-seven (27)
consulting firms throughout the State of Michigan and gave notification of the bid opportunity on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN); and
WHEREAS the County received one (1) proposal, which was reviewed and evaluated by the study group; and
WHEREAS the Governmental Affairs Study Group has made the recommendation that Public Affairs Associates LLC, (PAA), based in Lansing, Michigan, be selected as the government relations consulting
firm by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS this is the 8th year Public Affairs Associates LLC, (PAA) has represented Oakland County as
its governmental relations consulting firm; and WHEREAS Public Affairs Associates LLC, (PAA) are keeping their price constant over the life of the
proposed contract (3 years plus optional 2 one year extensions), equaling ten (10) years of service without a cost increase.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Purchasing Unit to issue a professional services contract with Public Affairs Associates
LLC (PAA), as the government relations consulting firm representing the interests of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for a period of three years commencing 7/1/2017 through 6/30/2020, with an
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optional two one year extensions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes payment of a
monthly fee of Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars for the services rendered under the contract, unless terminated by the parties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, or his designee, is authorized to execute the professional services contract with Public Affairs Associates LLC (PAA), on
behalf of the Board of Commissioners. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, DAVE WOODWARD, TOM BERMAN, HUGH CRAWFORD, ADAM
KOCHENDERFER, WADE FLEMING, BOB HOFFMAN, GARY MCGILLIVRAY, EILEEN
KOWALL, JANET JACKSON, DAVID BOWMAN
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Oakland County Clerk – Register of Deeds Lisa Brown addressed the Board to let everyone know about
the March of Dimes Fundraisers and Bake Sale being held in the County Clerk’s office.
Commissioner Bowman addressed the Board to inform all the Oakland County employees of the Annual Health Screenings and that they’re also being scheduled now.
Commissioner Jackson addressed the Board to acknowledge Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell
and her Annual Belle of the Ball event. The annual event provides high schools girls with prom dresses.
Commissioner Taub addressed the Board to apprise the Commissioners that she will represent Oakland County at the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference next week.
Chris Ward, Board of Commissioners Administration Director, Program and Operational Analyst
addressed the Board to announce that the going away party for Julia Ruffin will be Friday from 1:30 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. in Committee Room A.; and that she will be going to work for the Water Resources
Commissioner’s office.
Julia Ruffin addressed the Board to thank all of the Commissioners and staff for all their support throughout her years of service.
Vice-Chairperson Tom Middleton advised the Commissioners that they will have Social Media Training
directly after this meeting.
The Board adjourned at 11:46 p.m. to the call of the Chair or April 26, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
LISA BROWN MICHAEL J. GINGELL Clerk Chairperson