HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1991.02.14 - 8120OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
February 14, 1991
Meeting called to order at 9:37 a.m. by Chairperson Roy Rewold in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll Called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Krause, Law, McConnell. McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge,
Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf. (27)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Donald Bishop.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mr, Rewold asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the January 31, 1991
meeting. There were no corrections and the minutes stand approved as printed.
Moved by Pappagearge supported by Pernick the agenda be approved as presented.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the agenda was approved.
Patrick Nowak, Deputy County Executive presented a Commendation to Jeff Pardee, Manager of
the Budget Department. The Commendation is for recognition of a national award for distinguished
Budget presentations.
Clerk read letter of thanks from Carolyn Murphy on behalf of County Executive Daniel T.
Murphy. for a contribution made to Camp Oakland as a tribute to him.
Clerk read thank you note from David Ballenberger. Executive Director of Camp Oakland for
the donation given to Camp Oakland in honor of Daniel T. Murphy.
Clerk read letter from Chairperson Roy Rewold announcing the appointment of Frank K.
Millard to serve as the Commissioner on the Community Corrections Advisory Board for a term ending
July 20, 1993. Donna Huntoon will serve as his alternate. There were no objections to the
appointment.
The following persons addressed the Board: Calvin Lippitt, Shirlee Citron, Marilynne
Burton-Ristau, Dick Kerrie, Pam Ortner Mukavetz, Rita Marston, Jennifer Boyd, Mary Hughes. Paulette
Howell and Agnes Wisner. Ms, Citron presented petitions regarding Solid Waste and requested they be
referred to the appropriate committee. Commissioner Pernick requested they be referred to the Solid
Waste Committee and Planning and Building, The Chairperson stated they would be referred to these
committees.
Misc. 91007
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - 1990/91 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL - ACT 416 - 6RAKT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution e89105 requires the Finance Committee to review the
acceptance of all grants that vary less than fifteen (15) percent from the original grant
application; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway Safety Planning has
approved the Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program grant in the amount of
$734,541, the same amount as the application as detailed in Schedule A; and
WHEREAS the grant is for the period October 1, 1990 through September 30, 1991 with
$605,255 (83%) funded by the State and $128,275 (17t) funded by the County; and
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WHEREAS the State funding level represents a decrease of $15,441 from the 1989190 grant;
and
WHEREAS County match has also been reduced by $16,466 to maintain proportionate funding,
while maintaining current program level; and
WHEREAS County match for the 1990/51 progrA , is available in the Sheriff's Department's
1990/91 budget; and
WHEREAS the gr,ent agreement has been reviewed and approved by Corporation Counsel as to
legal sufficiency.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
1990-91 Secondary Road Patrol grant in the amount of $734,541 (State-$606,265, County-$128,276).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sheriff's Department's Special Revenue Budget be amended
as detailed in Schedule A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the contract and to approve minor changes and contract extensions, not to exceed fifteen
(15) percent variance, which are consistent with the contract as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service shall be contingent upon the level
of State funding available for this program.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Schedule A on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Caddell supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Johnson, Law, McConnell,
McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen. Palmer, Papageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmidt
Serra, Skarritt. (23)
MAYS: Krause, McPherson. (2)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91008
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Prosecuting Attorney - 1991 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT PRO6RAM CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a report was submitted to the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners in accordance with County grant procedures regarding application for the Prosecuting
Attorney's 1991 Cooperative Reimbursement Program contract in the amount of $1,067,337 ($801,629 -
State, $265,708 - County); and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Social Services has approved the Prosecuting Attorney's
1991 application for the same amount of S1.067,337 of which $801,629 (75t) is State appropriation
and $265,708 (25Z) is County match as detailed in Schedule A; and
WHEREAS the 1991 award represents an increase of $84,881 over the 1990 award as detailed
in Schedule A; and
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney's 1991 Budget includes funding for the required County
match; and
WHEREAS the 1991 Adopted Budget for the Prosecuting Attorney's Cooperative Reimbursement
Grant should be amended as detailed in Schedule B to reflect this grant award; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved this contract as to legal
sufficiency.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Prosecuting Attorney's 1991 Cooperative Reimbursement Program Contract in the amount of $1067,337.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1991 Budget for the Prosecuting Attorney's Cooperative
Reimbursement Program be amended as detailed in Schedule B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be and is hereby
authorized to execute said contract and to approve minor changes and contract extensions, not to
exceed fifteen (15) percent variance, which are consistent with the contract as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service (including personnel) shall be
contingent upon the level of State funding available for this program.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Schedule B on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Caddell supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Bishop, Caddell. Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Johnson, Krause, La. McConnell,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Schmid, Serra. Skarritt, Wolf. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91009
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Circuit Court/Friend of the Court - ACCEPTANCE of the 1991 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT
CONTRACT AWARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Friend of the Court submitted application for the 1991
Cooperative Reimbursement Program (Title IV-0) contract in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution
#89105, Revised Federal and State Grant Application and Reimbursement Contract Procedures; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed said program as approved by the State of
Michigan, Department of Social Services, and finds the program covers the period of January 1, 1991
through December 31, 1991 and totals $5,927,027, of which $625,144 represents service fees, with
$5,301.883 funded by the State ($3,896,376 - 73.49%) and by the County ($1,405,507 e 26.51%); and
WHEREAS the contract award Title IV-D is the same as the contract application as detailed
in the attached schedule; and
WHEREAS the funding is included in the 1990-1991 Biennial Budget; and
WHEREAS this contract has been reviewed and approved as to legal sufficiency by the Office
of Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
1991 Cooperative Reimbursement Program (Title 1Y-0) Contract for the Friend of the Court in the
amount of 15,301,883.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the contract and approve minor changes and contract extensions not to
exceed fifteen (151 percent variance, which is consistent with the contract as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service shall be contingent upon the level
of State funding available for this program including the continuation of positions.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Ferrens the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon„ Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Schmid, Serra, 5karritt, Aaron. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91010
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Circuit Court/Friend of the Court - ELECTRONIC IMAGING SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson. Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the funds for an Electronic Imaging System were approved in the 1990-1991 Biennial
Budget, Computer Services - Special Projects and Friend of the Court - Designated Fund; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Friend of the Court has requested an Electronic Imaging System
to assist in handling case files containing approximately 5 million pages of documentation; and
WHEREAS an Electronic Imaging System would eliminate many major problems associated with a
paper intensive office environment; and
WHEREAS utilization of such a system would also allow for significant work flow
improvements and result in the deletion of twenty-six (26) part-time and student positions, the
elimination of filing equipment and an increase in revenue; and
WHEREAS the operation of such a system will result in an estimated $62,800 savings (in
1991 dollars) over a seven (7) year period (see attached Schedules); and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court will be directing the Friend of the Court to conduct a review to
determine if additional efficiencies will be gained from the implementation of electronic imaging
and other technologies; and
WHEREAS the Computer Users Advisory Committee approved an Electronic Imaging System for
the Circuit Court/Friend of the Court on January 29, 1991; and
WHEREAS the method of payment will be determined after an evaluation of outright purchase
vs. lease/purchase has been made and will be presented as a separate resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Hoard of Commissioners approves
implementation of an Electronic Imaging System for the Circuit Court/Friend of the Court,
SE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
initiation of a contract with IBM up to the purchase price ($1,371,747) or a lease agreement
whichever is more financially feasible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transfer of funds for this system will be presented as a
separate resolution once an analysis of payment options has been completed.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
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Moved by Caddell supported by law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappagmeee, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra,
Skarritt, Aaron, Caddell. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91011
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Computer Services - 1990 FOURTH QUARTER DATA PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single appropriation
within the Computer Services Department Budget and then an amount equal to the actual expense is
transferred to the user department on a quarterly basis with a summary report to the Finance
Committee; and
WHEREAS the Comouter Services Department has determined the 1990 Fourth Quarter data
processing development charges in the amount. of $317,015 for the governmental fund County
departments; and
WHEREAS these development charges are for programs which are in conformance with the
guidelines set forth by the Computer User Advisory Committee and the Computer Center master plan
approved by the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to governmental fund County departments is needed to
fund these Cevelopment charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reviewed
the 1990 Fourth Quarter Data Processing Development for user departments and finds $317,015 from the
1990 Data Processing Development budget (acct. #4-10100-181-01 -00-5361) and transfers said funds to
the appropriate user departments consistent with the attached schedule.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Millard the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaxs, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid,
Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake. (27)
NAYS: Hone. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91012
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Computer Services - FIBER OPTIC CABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the funds for a fiber optic cable infrastructure have been included in the
1990-1991 Biennial Budget, Computer Services - Special Projects; and
WHEREAS fiber optic cables will provide the transmission speed required for the electroeic
imaging system proposed for the Circuit Court/Friend of the Court and allow flexibility for future
applications; and
WHEREAS the fiber optic cable infrastructure is estimated to cost $385,905 and has been
approved by the Computer Services Advisory Committee (CUAC) on January 29, 1991; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
following amendment to the 1991 Budget for implementation of a fiber optic infrastructure as
approved by CUAC:
General Fund
Expenditures
4-10100-161-01-00-6312 Special Projects $ (385,905)
4-1010C-181-01-00-8615 Operating Transfer Out 3B5,905
Total 0
Computer Services Fund
Revenues
3-6:36061181-01-00-8101 Operating Transfer In $ 385.905
Expenditures
-47--6-NO-0=1 -1-01-00-3304 Depreciation $ 17.794
1-63600-455-01 Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures 368,111
Total 0
Depreciation
Subtotal
Estimated Revenue over/(under) expenses
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell,
Expenditures
4-63600-181-01-00-3304
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Moved by Caddell supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gosling, Huatoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt,
Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Ferrens. (261
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adapted.
Misc. 91013
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Public Works/Water Sewage Operations - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR CLINTON-
OAKLAND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM RELIEF STUDY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Water and Sewage Operations cwns, operates and maintains the Clinton-Oakland
Sewage Disposal District which serves twelve Oakland County communities; and
WHEREAS Water and Sewage Operations has contracted with the engineering consultant of Consoer, Townsen & Associates, Inc. (CIA) to perform a study to assure the continued adequacy of
the system through the year 2020; included in the study is a hydraulic model of this system; and
. WHEREAS computers, printers and software are required to operate the model and to use the
results of the study and this equipment will continue to be used by Staff to monitor the Clinton-
Oakland system upon completion of the contract; and
WHEREAS tee Computer Users Advisory Council (CUAC) has reviewed and approves the proposed
purchase of eauipment; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that treatment costs for the Clinton-Oakland may be reduced by
$37,000 yearly by reducing the amount of clean water which infiltrates into the sewage disposal
system which is sent to the Detroit sewage treatment plant for processing; and
WHEREAS purchase of this system has a payback of .28 of one year; and
WHEREAS Water and Sewer Operations has sufficient funding to pay monthly rental to
Computer Services Division; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
computerized system for the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System Relief Study and authorizes the
transfer of funds to purchase equipment from the Designated Fund Balance for Operational
Improvements (account #I-10100-492-040):
General Fund
Revenue
3-10100-909-01-00-9901 Prior Year Balance
Expenditures
4-10100 -142-01-0D-8615 Operating trf out-Computer Srv 10,578
TOTAL -0-
Amount
$10,578
Com2uter Services
Revenues
3-63600-181-01-00-2037
3-63600-181-01-00-8101
Budgeted departments
Operating trf in-General fund
Subtotal
$ 3,840
10,578
0
$ 3,840
-0-
$10,578
Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by McCulloch the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntocn, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard,
Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf,
Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91014
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Management and Budget/Equalization - REaUEST FOR ADVANCE OFFICE SYSTEM (ADS)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson. Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division has requested that an Advance Office System (ADS) be
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provided to be used in the division by the Real Property, Personal Property and Administrative
sections; and
WHEREAS this system will allow the automation of routine tasks which will result in the
division's ability to increase the number of revenue producing contracts with local units of
government; and
WHEREAS this system has been approved by the Computer Users Advisory Council (CUAC) for
the Equalization Division on January 29, 1991.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
implementation of the Advance Office System for the Equalization Division and authorizes the
following amendments to the 1991 Adopted Budget to be funded from the Designated Fund Balance
0-10100-492 -040):
General Fund - Equalization Division:
Revenu
--10100-909-01 -00-9901 Prior Year Balance $ 1,643
$ 3,060
(1,628)
(1,760)
1,971
$ 1,t43
$ -0-
$ 3,060
1,971
$ 5,031
$ 3,060
--1,971
$(25,000)
25,000
$ -0-
Expenditures
4-10100-125-01-00-6360
4-10100-125-01-00-6640
4-10100-125-01-00-1002
4-10100-125-01-00-8615
Computer Services - Operations
Equipment Rental
Overtime
Operating Transfer Out
Sub-Total
Total
Computer Services Fund
Revenues
3-63600-181 -01-00-2037 Budgeted Departments
3-63600-181-01-00-8101 Operating Transfer In
Sub-Total
Expenditures
4-63600-184-01-00-3304 Depreciation
4-63600-455-01 Revenue over (under) Expense
Total
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Olsen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Mcffitt,
Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, PaPpageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron,
Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon. (V)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91015
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Risk Management - WORKERS' COMPENSATION 1MPREST CASH ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Fred S. James and Company has been retained to assist in administration of
workers' compensation claims; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #88002 and 88307 authorized an advance of $100,000 for
Claims payment; and
WHEREAS the average monthly claims have increased to the point that an additional advance
of funds is required to meet the County's statutory obligations; and
WHEREAS Risk Management estimates the increase of $25,000, for a total of $125,000 will be
sufficient to cover monthly claims payments; and
WHEREAS funds are available in the Workers Compensation Fund; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners requires notification and approval of all cash
advances;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a total advance of
$125,000 for payment of workers' compensation claims an behalf of the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that furds be transferred within the Workers' Compensation FunC as
follows:
1-73510-001 -001 Cash Operating
1-73510-060-001 imprest Cash
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Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the
resolution.
Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Jensen. the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer,
Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake,
Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91016
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Board of Commissioners - Claims Review Committee LIABILITY CLAIMS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution 88205, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
established a Claims Procedure; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has requested the Claims Review Committee to review and
re-evaluate its policy and procedure and report its recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Claims Review Committee has recommended revisions to the Liability Claims
Procedures and Policies, which report and recommendation is attached; and
WHEREAS as part of this revision, the Finance Committee recommends delegating to the
Claims Review Committee all requests for representation by lawyers/firms other than those approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County board of Commissioners adopts the
Liability Claim's Policy and the Liability Claims Procedure, which shall supersede all others
previously passed by this Board.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William .Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Liability Claims Policy and Procedures are on file in County Clerk's Office.
Report by Claims Review Committee
To the Finance Committee
IN RE: Board of Commissioners - Liability Claims Policy and Procedures
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Claims Review Committee, having reviewed the attached Liability Claims Policy and
Procedures, reports with the recommendation that said policy and procedures be adopted.
Mr. Chairperson, I submit the foregoing report.
CLAIMS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer,
Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake,
Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91017
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Community Mental Health Department - CLARIFICATION OF INTENT OF 1991 BUDGET APPROPRIATIOH
FOR RESPITE CARE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 1991 Oakland County Budget was amended at the Board of Commissioners' meeting
on December 13, 1990 to transfer S338,000 from the General Contingency Account to the Mental Health
Contingency Account "for the purpose of providing Respite Care Services or similar services with
specific disbursements to be approved by the appropriate liaison committee (General Government);"
and
WHEREAS the General Government Committee has learned that there is some confusion about
the Board's intention for the use of these funds; and
WHEREAS to prevent unnecessary work and to avoid raising the unfulfillable expectations of
outside agencies and community groups, the General Government Committee believes it is necessary for
the Board of Commissioners to give specific and clear direction to the Community Mental Health
Department for the use of these Respite Care funds.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
direct the Community Mental Health Department to make its recommendation for the disbursement of the
$338,000 soJely for Respite Care for the Developmentally Disabled to the General Government
Committee.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Pappageorge the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Gosling supported by Johnson the resolution be amended in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED paragraph by adding the word "primary" before "Respite Care".
A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Price supported by Ferrens the resolution be referred back to the General
Government Committee.
Discussion followed.
Vote on motion to refer:
AYES: McConnell, McPherson, Price, Serra, Ferrens, Krause. (6)
NAYS: Law, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick,
Rewold, Schmid, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Gosling, Pontoon, Jensen, Johnson.
(21)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to refer failed.
Vote on adoption of the resolution:
AYES: McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer,
Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid. Serra, Skarritt„ Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake,
Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Report
By General Government Committee
IN RE: SANITARY CODE APPEAL BOARD — APPOINTMENT OF THEODORE SPEHAR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancy on the Sanitary Code Appeal
Board, reports with the recommendation that Theodore Spehar be appointed to fill an unexpired term
ending 12131/91.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE •
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Caddell the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Skarritt supported by Caddell the appointment of Theodore Spehar be confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment of Theodore Spehar for an
unexpired term ending 12/31/91 was confirmed.
Report
By General Government Committee
IN RE: LIBRARY BOARD — APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT A. MARTEN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having received the resignation of Joann Wilcox, reports
with the recommendation that Robert A. Marten be appointed to fill the unexpired term ending
8/24/92,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
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Moved by Skarritt supported by Schmid the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Skarritt supported by Schmid that Robert A. Marten be appointed to fill the
unexpired term ending 8/24/92.
Commissioner Serra nominated Evelyn Zeidman for the unexpired term. Seconded by Oaks.
The vote was as follows:
Robert A. Martin: McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge. Rewold,
Schmid, Skarritt, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Gosling,,Huntoon, jensen, Johnson. Law, McConnell. (18)
Evelyn Zeidman: McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Serra, Aaron, Ferrens, Krause. (7)
Robert A. Marten having received sufficient majority of votes was declared elected a
member of the Library Board.
• Report
By General Government Committee
IN RE: AREAWIDE WATER QUALITY BOARD - APPOINTMENT OF JAMES PORTER AND DEBORAH SCHUTT, ALTERNATE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners '
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancy on the Areawide Water
Quality Board. reports with the recommendation that James Porter be appointed for a term expiring
June 30, 1993 and that teborah Schutt be appointed as Alternate for the same term.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Crake the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report wae accepted.
Moved by Skarritt supported by Crake the appointment of James Porter and Deborah Scnutt be
confirmed,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were confirmed.
Misc. 91.018
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Personnel Department - SALARY ADMINISTRATION FOURTH QUARTERLY REPORT FOR 1990
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the Board of
Commissioners for Grades 1 - 21 provide for a review and appeal process for departments and
employees wishing to challenge the salary grade placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the fourth Quarterly Report for 1990 was submitted to the Personnel Committee
identifying the reviews requested and the salary grade changes recommended by the Personnel
Department after completion of this review process; and
WHEREAS the Fourth Quarterly Report for 1990 includes the Job Evaluation Review Panel
recommendation on the salary grade placement of a classification referred to the Job Evaluation
Review panel by the Personnel Committee; and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change fund to
Implement salary grade changes resulting from salary administration quarterly report
recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved this report;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that changes in salary grade placement be implemented as
shown:
Salary Grade
Classification From; To;
Telephone Communications 9 10
Technician
District Ct. Administrator 13 16
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL CCMMITTEE
Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee, There were no
objections.
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Misc. 91019
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Drain Commissioner - ESTABLISHMENT OF A LAKE LEVEL FOR LAKE LOUISE AND HUFF LAKE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 146 of the Public Acts of 1961. the Inland Lake Level Act, establishes a
procedure for the establishment of a legal lake level for inland lakes in the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS Lake Louise and Huff Lake, having a combined surface area of approximately 149
acres, located within the Township of Brandon, T.5N., R.9E., Oakland County, Michigan are both
inland lakes; and
WHEREAS the establishment of a summer and winter level for Lake Louise and Huff Lake under
the provisions of Act 146 of 1961 would provide for the protection of the public health, welfare,
and safety, and would conserve the natural resources of the state, and would preserve and enhance
property values around Lake Louise and Huff Lake; and
WHEREAS petitions requesting the establishment of a legal lake level have been received
from more than two-thirds (2/3) of the freeholders owning land abutting Lake Louise and huff Lake;
and
WHEREAS in order to maintain a summer and winter level for Lake Louise and Huff Lake. it
is necessary to construct a new dam to replace the existing dam.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board of Commissioners deems it in the public's
best interest to reconstruct the existing Lake Louise Dam, in order to establish and maintain a
normal smmer elevation and winter elevation for Lake Louise and Huff Lake, pursuant to the
provisions of Act 146 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner be authorized to prepare a special
Assessment District, as prescribed in Act 146, and to include therein each parcel of land which will
benefit by the establishment of a summer and winter lake level.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Office of Prosecuting Attorney be authorized to initiate a
Complaint in the Circuit Court for the County of Oakland to establish a legal summer and winter
level for Lake Louise and Huff Lake, as indicated herein.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Larry Crake, Chairperson
Moved by Crake supported by Johnson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price,
Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Caddell, Crake, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson.
Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch. (251
NAYS: None. CO).
A sufficient mejority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioner Crake requested that item "b" under Planning and Building (Printing Dept. -
Acquisition of Centralized Quick Printer) be referred back to the Planning and Building Committee.
There were no objections.
Misc. 91020
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE; Department of Corporation Counsel - REAL ESTATE SECTION: QUIT CLAIM OF COUNTY -OWNED
PROPERTY TO WATERFORD TOWNSHIP - LOT 31, BLOCK 35 OF IDEAL COUNTRY CLUB SUB, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP (TAX
SIOWELL NO. 13-08-301-018)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland owns property in Waterford Township described as Lot 31,
Block 35 of Ideal Country Club Subdivision, and identified as Tax Sidwell No. 13-08-301-018 of the
Township tax rolls; and
WHEREAS this property was purchased for temporary construction use during the C.O.S.D.S,
Waterford Extensions, by the County of Oakland for Waterford Township; and
WHEREAS the Township of Waterford has requested that Lot 31 of Block 35, ideal Country
Club be quit claimed to the Township of Waterford as it is excess to the County's needs; and
WHEREAS the Township of Waterford has received an offer to purchase Lot 31. Block 35,
Ideal Country Club Sub. to the adjoining property owner; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner's office has no objections to this request
from Waterford Township; and
WHEREAS Phil Sanzica, Project Engineer. recommends that the County of Oakland quit claim
Lot 31, Block 35, Ideal Country Club Sub. to Waterford Township for their disposal; and
WHEREAS it would be beneficial to the County of Oakland to quit claim Lot 31, Block 35,
Ideal Country Club. to Waterford Township as it would return the same to the tax rolls and remove
liability from the County of Oakland.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
quit claim of Lot 31, Block 35, Ideal Country Club (Tax Sidwell 13-08 -301-010 from the County of
Oakland to the Township of Waterford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its
Chairperson to execute the necessary documents to effect the same.
• Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
Moved by Crake supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Rewold, Schmid, Serra,
Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Fereens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause,
Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson. (26) •
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91021
By Public Services Department
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services/Medical Examiner - CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
LABORATORY DIRECTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson. Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #90205, adopted September 13, 1990. created the Chief
Forensic Pathologist Classification and Position as a Merit System position in accordance with Act
181, P.A. 19 as amended, at a flat salary rate of $110,000, with an annual supplemental stipend of
$2,500 for the additional duties of serving as the Director of the Medical Care Facility Laboratory;
and
WHEREAS the deletion of the Medical Care Facility Laboratory responsibilities from the
duties of the Chief Forensic Pathologist Classification, which carries with it a state requirement
for beard certification in clinical pathology, will greatly increase the field of candidates
credentialed to fill this position.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends the
deletion of the requirement for directing the Medical Care Facility Laboratory from the job
classification of Chief Forensic Pathologist, and that the additional $2,500 stipend not be
appropriated until the Medical Examiner and Director of Institutional and Human Services submit to
the Finance Committee a plan to be implemented for the clinical direction of the Medical Care
Facility Laboratory.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee. I move the adoption of the
foregoiaig resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth A. Johnson, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 91022
By Public Services Department
IN RE: Animal Control - ESTABLISH 1991 MUNICIPALITIES ANIMAL CARE CENTER RATES FOR BOARDING AND
DISPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division administers the provisions of P,A. 339
of 1919 as amended (the Dog Law); and
WHREAS the Animal Control Division renders services to local jurisdictions through
Purchase Contracts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution N90040,
dated February 22, 1990, established a unit price of $10.51 per day be charged for board and care, a
unit price of $8.45 for disposal of small dead animals. $9.64 for disposal of live small animals.
and $2.34 for disposal of boarded animals; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division has experienced an oscillation in
animal care rates for aoerding and disposal within the past four years, primarily due to the erratic
pattern in the total processings each year; and
WHEREAS this fluctuation in rates has prompted a need to review the methodology for
calculating the rates for boarding and disposal; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division and Department of Management and Budget
have devised a cost analysis method by using a five-year moving average of total processings, which
would result in a more accurate measure of total processines, as well as recovering true cost as
detailed in the attached summary packet; and
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Larry Crake, Chairperson
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division and the Department of Management and
Budget, throueh a cost analysis, recommend that the rates should be increased to a unit price not to
exceed $8.73 for disposal of small dead animals, a unit price not to exceed $9.93 for disposal of
live small animals, and a unit price not to exceed $11.79 per day to be charged for board and care.
as well as, a decreased rate in unit price not to exceed $1.78 be charged for disposal of boarded
animals; and
WHEREAS the government of Oakland County would recover IOU% of its casts for disposal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
establish a unit price not to exceed $8.73 for disposal of cead small animals, a unit price not to
exceed $9.93 for disposal of live small animals, a unit price not to exceed $1.78 for disposal of
boarded animals, and a unit price not to exceed $11.79 per day for board and care be charged to
municipalities purchasing service contracts with the Oakland County Animal Control Division,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is authorized to execute purchase of
service contracts with local jurisdictions at the aforementioned rates.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 91023
By Public Services Department
IN RE: Department of Public Services/Circuit Court Probation Division -STUDENT INTERN/CASE AIDE
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson. Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Student Intern/Case Aide Grant (Probation Enhancement Grant) has been
approved by the Michigan Department of Corrections in the amount of $23,949; and
WHEREAS the original application requested a funding level of $95,796 to cover the period
October I, 1990 through September 30, 1991; and
WHEREAS the grant award for $23,949 represents a seventy-five percent (75%) variance from
the grant application of $95,796 as detailed in the attached schedule; and
WHEREAS the award stipulates this funding level for the period of six (6) months only,
effective October I, 1990 through March 30, 1991; and
WHEREAS funding to continue the program beyond the six (6) month period must go through
another application process; and
WHEREAS the grant award contract has been reviewed and approved as to legal sufficiency by
the Office of Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS this program is 100% state funded and does not obligate the County to further
commitment,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
1990-1991 Student Intern/Case Aide Grant (Probation Enhancement Grant) in the amount of $23.949.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be authorized to execute this grant contract and be authorized to approve minor changes and grant
extensions, not to exceed a fifteen percent (LW variance, which are consistent with the approved
grant.
Mr. Chairperson. on behalf of the Public Services Comittee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
Report to the Board of Commissioners Chairperson
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Services/Circuit Court and Probation Division - STEDENT INTERN/CASE
AIDE GRANT APPLICATION
Pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution 189105, the Public Services Committee has reviewed
the proposed grant application and reports:
1) This is the seventh year of this grant, 100% funded by the Michigan Department of
Corrections.
2) In the previous years of this grant the State had funded this grant through the
Oakland County's Probation Enhancement Board, which is now called the Oakland County Community
Corrections Board.
3) Under the guidelines of P.A. 511. the Circuit Court Probation Division and Oakland
County must now apply for this same grant directly in order to continue contracting with Oakland
University for student services.
4) This grant covers the period of October I, 1990 through September 30, 1991. with a
requested funding level of $95,796.
5) Tois request reflects a variance of approximately forty-three (43) percent over the
1989/1990 grant award as detailed in the attached schedule.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
Copy of attachments to the resolution are on file in the Clerk's Office.
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 91024
By Public Services Committee
IN REz Department of Public Services/Circuit Court Probation Division - SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Substance Abuse Services Grant (Probation Discretionary Enhancement Grant)
has been approved by the Michigan Department of Corrections in the amount of $47,500: and
WHEREAS the original application requested a funding level of $130,600 to cover the period
October], 1990 through September 30. 1991; and
WHEREAS the grant award for $47.500 represents approximately a sixty-four percent (645)
variance from the grant application of 1130,600 as detailed in the attached schedule; and
WHEREAS the award stipulates this funding level for the period of six (6) months only,
effective October 1, 1990 through March 30, 1991; and
WHEREAS funding to continue the program beyond the six () month period must go through
another application process: and
WHEREAS the grant award contract has been reviewed and approved as to legal sufficiency by
the Office of Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS this program is 100% state funded and does not obligate the County to further
commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
1990-1991 Substance Abuse Services Grant (Probation Discretionary Enhancement Grant) in the amount
of $47,500.
BE IT FURTRER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oaklaad'County Board of Commissioners
be authorized to execute this grant contract and be authorized to approve minor changes and grant
extensions, not to exceed a fifteen percent (15%) variance, which are consistent with the approved
grant.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
Report to the Board of Commissioners Chairperson
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Services/Circuit Court. Probation Division - SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
UtANT APPLICATION
Pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution 089105, the Public Services Committee has reviewed
the proposed rant application and reports:
1) This is the fourth year of this grant, 100% funded by the Michigan Department of
Corrections, and was first approved by the Board of Commissioners in Miscellaneous Resolution
188020, under the title of Probation Discretionary Enhancement Grant_
2) In the previous years of this grant the State had funded this grant through the Oakland
County's Probation Enhancement Board, which is now called the Oakland County Community Corrections
Board.
3) Under the guidelines of P.A. 511, the Circuit Court Probation Division and Oakland
County must now apply for this same grant directly from the State in order to continue the program
for providing substance abuse treatment services to probationers during their probation period.
4) This grant request covers the period of October 1, 1990 through September 30, 1991.
with a funding level of 5130,600.
5) This grant request reflects a variance of approximately thirty-six percent (30Z)over
the 198911990 grant award as detailed in the attached schedule.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
Copy of attachments to the resolution are on file in the Clerk's Office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
ejections.
Misc. 91025
By Commissioner David L. Moffitt
IN RE: Solid Waste Management - SUSPENSION OF PUBLICATION ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT NEWS"
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson. Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS MR 90298. adopted on December 13, 1990, authorized a contract with the firm of
Stone. August. Baker (SAB) for the purpose of educating and informing Oakland County citizens
regarding the County's solid waste program; and
WHEREAS the Solid Waste Management News is produced by SAB pursuant to this Board of
Commissioners appropriation of $159,900.00 for a public information and education program; and
WHEREAS a large number of complaints have been received from the public regarding the
intent, content and proposed purpose of this publication. particularly, for example, the recent
feature entitled "Tips for Guiding Emotional Public Meetings", which stated in pertinent part:
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"Certainly everyone in the community has a right to comment. However, there are those who
take undue advantage of that opportunity at the expense of the majority who may support the issue
but do not choose to comment.
***
Questions that might be asked of any commenter appearing at a public meeting include:
1 - Where do you live in our community or elsewhere?
2 - What is your profession?
3 - Whom do you represent?
4 - Is your organization affiliated in any way with the other groups represented here who
have supported your side of the issue?
- Do you have a viable alternative to offer?
Sensitive issues sometimes are placed as the last item of the meeting so as not to detract
from other business at hand. ***
When the issue is as comprehensive as Oakland County's Solid Waste Management Plan, it is
important to request that those who are against the Plan offer a reasonable and practical
alternative"; and
WHEREAS the publication in its present form may accordingly not currently meet original
expectations to inform the public in the manner and means originally intended.
%NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the publication Solid Waste Management News produced by
SAB De temporarily suspended, pending review by the Planning and Building Committee of its intent,
purpose, editorial content and effectiveness.
Mr. Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
David L. Moffitt, Commissioner Dist. 415
Donald W. Jensen, Thomas A. Law,
Marilynn E. Gosling, Donald E. Bishep
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There
were no objections.
Misc. 91026
By Commissioners Serra, Price, Krause, anc Aaron
IN RE: Solid Waste - Recycling - REQUIRE BATTERY DEPOSIT .
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is increasing global concern for preventing environmental catastrophes
rather than merely reacting to them; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is committed to a policy of environmental protection; and
WHEREAS the inadvertent incineration of household batteries and autOmobile batteries
causes damage to incinerators, releases toxic chemicals into the environment and wastes valuable,
recyclable resources; and
WHEREAS financial incentives may be one of the Most effective methods of modifying
undesirable behavior; and
WHEREAS Michigan's "bottle bill" initiative has demonstrated how effectively a financial
incentive can alter waste disposal practices.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissiooers urges the
State Legislature to adopt a "deposit law" requiring a deposit of $.10 on each household battery
sold to a consumer and a deposit of $5.00 on each automobile battery sold to a consumer in the State
of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds raised from unclaimed deposits be used for environmental
protection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the procedures used in Michigan's bottle deposit law which
governs the admieistratien of the deposit funds and apportions responsibility for accepting bottles
and distributing deposits be used as a model for the new battery deposit law.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Rudy Serra. Hubert Price, Jr.
Dennis M. Aaron, Teresa Krause
Rue] E. McPherson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the
Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 91021
By Commissioners McPherson and Serra
IN RE: AWARDS TO STUDENTS FOR SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE SOLID WASTE PRNAGEMENT PROCEDURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS many young people in Oakland County have expressed a sincere interest in
preserving and improving the environment by actively participating in some solid waste management
efforts; and
WHEREAS it is gratifying to observe that the younger generation seems to be aware of the
need to get involved now in a good solid waste management program in order to protect their future
environment; and
LYNN D. Allen
Clerk
ROY REWOLD
Chairperson
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WHEREAS school-age citizens who become interested in the solid waste management strategies
Of recycling, reuse, reductions, composting and landfilIing may well be able to provide some
excellent suggestions for improving current procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes a
program soliciting solid waste management ideas from students.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of County Commissioners and Solid Waste Management
Department officials establish criteria for presenting awards to those students whose ideas are
judged by the Committee to be meritorious.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson, Commissioner Dist. 09
Rudy Serra, Commissioner Dist, 018
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the
Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the following referrals were made by the Chairperson:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a, Letter from Rep. Charlie Harrison - RE: Community Mental Health Funding
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Oakland County 4-H - Fair Security
OTHERS
Commissioners
a. Thomas J. Bulger - Washington Report for the Week of January 14, 1991
b. Thomas J. Bulger - Washington Report for the Week of January 23, 1991
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Chairperson announced the next meeting of the Board will be February 28, 1991 at 9:30
The Board adjourned at 11:43 AA,
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