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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
November 7, l991 •
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold at 10:13 A. M. 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,
Pernicx, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf. (27)
ABSENT: Nore. (0)
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Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissiorer John E. Olsen.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Pappageorge supported by Pernick the minutes of the October 24, 1991 meeting be
approved as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved.
Moved by Pappageorge supported by Pernick the rules be suspended and the Agenda amended
for the following items not already on the printed Agenda:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Building Authority - Oakland County Courthouse West Wing Extension - (Waive Rule XXVII,
5-day Notification. Finance Committee net on 11/4/91)
Also, under Unfinished Business, the approval of the Consent Judgement between the
Prosecuting Attorney and the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Pappageorge requested it be moved to the
first order of business.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the
Agenda carried, and the Agenda, as amended, was approved.
The following persons addressed the Board:
Vicky Yost, Loretta Conway and Marilynne Burton-Ristau.
Moved by Pappageorge supported by Serra the Board sign the Consent
Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney and the Board of Commissioners.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
against the motion.)
Misc. 91234
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Management & Budget Dept. - APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Finance Committee on Local Taxes has examined certificates, statements,
papers and records submitted to it from the various townships, cities and villages having taxes to
be spread upon the County Tax Roll, and has checked these documents with the pertinent law (Section
37 General Property Tax Laws), and has caused corrections to be made where necessary; and
WHEREAS your committee has prepared tax certificates showing the certified rates as
adjusted by Sections 211.24E M.C.L., 211.34 M.C.L. and 211.340 M.C.L. of the General Property Tax
Laws, authorized to be spread against state edualized valuations, which certificates are submitted
herewith and which are the basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is recommended that the
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Board of Commissioners authorize the Clerk to sign these certificates; and
WHEREAS the certified rates are subject to Section 211.3B M.C.L. which will allow
additional millage to be voted up to and including December 7, 1991 for schools as specified in said
section; said additional millage(s) would require Board approval before they could be spread.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE0 that this Board adopt the attached certificates from the
Finance Committee with the recommendations herein contained as part of the permanent records of the
Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the several tax
certificates on which the attached tabulation was based, thereby autnorizing anc directing the
various assessing officers to spread the rates against the state equalized valuation set forth
herein for 1991.
Mr, Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved Dy Caddell suoported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Rewold, Serra, Skarritt, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell,
Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, crause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Oaks, Olsen. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority naving voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91235
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Board of Commissioners - POLICY ON VEHICLE FLEET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioo.ers
Mr. Chairperson, Lacies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Finance Committee appointed a Leased Vehicle Policy Subcommittee to review the
County's Leased Vehicle Policy and the size and nature of the vehicle fleet that has eventuated from
the policy; and
WHEREAS the Leased Vehicle Policy Subcommittee completed its review and submitted a final
report to the Finance Committee (Attachment A); and
WHEREAS the Finance committee has reviewed the report of the Subcommittee and concurs with
the findings contained therein.
NOW THEREFORE BE 1T RESOLVED that the Oakland Courty Board of Commissioners hereby amends
the County Policy on Assignment of County Vehicles, adopted December 18, 1975 by Miscellaneous
Resolution #7393, as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #7924, as follows:
#7, Department Heads, be charged to: Chief Elected Officials - Each Chief
Elected Official (County Executi ve, County Treasurer, Clerk/Register of Deeds,
Prosecuting Attorney, Drain Commissioner, Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners) and his/her Deputy will be permanently assigned a vehicle.
Rules regarding the proper use of County vehicles need to be strengthened one
Clarified along the lines suggested in Tab D.
Add, "A 'hot line' number shell be established and publicized so that any
citizen can call in if he/she believes that a County vehicle .is being used
improperly."
Change the first paragraph of (G.) FLEET EXPANSION to read, No vehicles shall
be added to the leased vehicle fleet without the presentation of a specific
resolution to the Board of Commissioners. The fact that a vehicle addition
had Deen planned for, as part of an approvec bucget, should not, by itself,
constitute authority to add a vehicle to the fleet."
Ado, "The automated gas system will be monitored by the Internal Audit
Division in accordance with the instruction manual and procedures for
operation of the system. As a general rule, the total number of gas cards
outstanding should equal tne total number of assigned vehicles, plus ore more
for the person responsible for a given set of vehicles."
Change the County seal provision to read, "All cars, less those used for
undercover or investigative work or those permanently assigned to an elected
official, shall be marked with a minimum twelve-inch sized County decal before
a car is placed in service.'
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive de requested to eliminate and reclassify
venicles in accordance with Tab C of the attached report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to lessen tie effect of any adjustments or dislocations the
recommendations listed above would create, changes should be phased in so that all of them will have
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taken effect by january 1, 1992. Budget submissions now being prepared for the next two years
should reflect these changes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any savings realized from these recommendations will be in
addition to" and not a substitute for reductions that are now underway in the preparation of the
1992-93 budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive present to the Finance Committee, before
the end of Juve, 1992, his recommendations regarding further reductions in the size of the vehicle
fleet once the effect of moving vehicles from the Overnight (0) category to the Shift (5) category
has been evaluated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any resolutions or policies of the County of Oakland in
conflict with the precepts of this resolution are hereby rescinded.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Bishop supported by Huntoon the resolution be referred back to the Finance
Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and the resolution was
referred back to the Finance Committee.
Misc. 91236
By Finance Committee
IN RE: BUILDING AUTHORITY - OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE WEST WING EXTENSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
NOTICE OF INTENT AND RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLANS, COST ESTIMATE,
ESTIMATE OF THE PERIOD OF USEFULNESS AND LEASE CONTRACT
WHEREAS there have been prepared and presented to the Board of Commissioners (the 'Board")
of the County of Oakland, Michigan (the "County"), preliminary plans to undertake the extension of
the West Wing of the Oakland County Courthouse Building, at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac,
Michigan (the "Project"), all as more fully described in EXHIBIT A to the Lease Contract (as
hereinafter defined), and a proposed Lease Contract between the County and the Oakland County
Building Authority (the 'Authority") dated as of December 1, 1991 (the "Lease Contract"), pursuant
to which the Authority will construct the Project as contemplated by the terms of Act No. 31. Public
Acts of Michigan, 1948 (First Extra Session), as amended ("Act 31), and lease the Project to the
County for a term not to exceed 50 years as permitted by Act 31; and
WHEREAS it has been estimated the period of usefulness of the Project to be not less than
25 years and that the total cost of improvement for the Project and issuing the Bonds (as definec in
the Lease Contract) will be approximately $17,000,000 which will be provided by the proceeds from
the sale of the bonds by the Authority pursuant to Act 31; and
WHEREAS there has been prepared and attached hereto as APPENDIX I a form of Lease Contract
and as APPENDIX II a form of notice entitled "NOTICE OF INTENTION OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE CONTRACT MTH THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY AND NOTICE OF RIGHT TO PETITION FOR
REFERENDUM THEREON" (the "Notice of Intention");
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND,
MICHIGAN, THAT:
1. The preliminary plans and estimates relating to the Project and identified in EXHIBIT A
to APPENDIX I hereto are hereby approved and ordered filed with the County Clerk.
2. The Lease Contract in the form of APPENDIX I hereto is hereby approved, and the
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are herePy authorized and directed to
execute and deliver the same for and on behalf of the County.
3. It is hereby determined that the Notice of Intention provides information sufficient to
adequately inform the electors and taxpayers of the County of the nature of the contractual
obligations to be undertaken by the County in the Lease Contract and of their right under Act 31 to
file a petition requesting a referendum election on the Lease Contract.
4. The form and content of the Notice of Intention are hereby approved, and the County
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Notice of Intention to be published once in the
Oakland Press and on the same day in the Daily Tribune, newspapers of general circulation within the
County either of which are hereby determined to be the newspapers reaching the largest number of
electors and taxpayers of the County.
5. The Oakland County Treasurer is authorized to declare its official intention on behalf
of the County with respect to its reimbursement for amounts expended on the Project from the
issuance of tax exempt bonds.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Appendix I, Appendix II and Exhibits A and B to Lease Contract are on file in
County Clerk's Office.
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Moved by Caddell supported by McCulloch the resolution be aeopted.
AYES: Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra. Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop,
Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gcslins, Huntoon, Johnson, Law, McCennell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard,
Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer. (251
NAYS: Krause. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91237
By Seneral Government Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services/Medical Examiner - APPOINTMENT OF LJUBISA J.
DRAGOVIC, M.D., F.C.A.P.
To the Oakland County Boare of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS P.A. 181 of 1953 requires that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appoint a
Medical Examiner; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Meeical Examiner's Office is a part of the Department of
Institutional & human Services under the Oakland County Executive; and
WHEREAS Dr. Ljubisa J. Dragovic is the Chief Forensic Pathologist within the Oakland
Courty Medical Examiner's Office who has all of tne reuuired metical credentials to be appointed as
the Oakland County Medical Examiner, and the Oakland County Executive submits his name for
appointment to that position.
NOW THEREFORE 3E IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appoints
Leubisa J. Dragovic, M.D., F.C.A.P., Chief Forensic Penologist, as the Oaklaed County Medical
Examiner pursuant to P.A. 181 of 1953, as amended, for a period of four years commencing the date of
adoption of this resolution,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said appointment of Medical Examiner is contingeot upon Dr.
Dragovic's employment as Chief Forensic Pathologist for Oakland County.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, 1 move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Report (Misc. 91237)
By Personnel Committee to General Government Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Huron Services/Medical Examiner - APPGINTMENT OF LJUISA J.
DRAGOVIC, M.D., F.C.A.P.
The Personnel Committee, havins reviewed the above referenced resolution reports with tne
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I submit the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Marilynn E. Gcsling, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Schmid the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Skarritt supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Price, Remold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Crake,
Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt,
Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91238
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Drain Commissioner - AMENDMENT TO THE INLAND LAKE LEVEL ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County utilizes the provisions of the Inland Lake Level Act, Act 146 of
the Public Acts of 1961, to determine anG maintain the normal height and level of water in lakes
within eakland County; and
WHEREAS in most cases it is necessary to finance the cost of construction of lake level
control facilities over a period of years because the expense of constructing or maintaining any dam
or other structure is assessee against the taxable property within the special assessment district
benefiting from the lake level; and
WHEREAS an amendment to Inland Lake Level Act which would permit a County to pledge its
full faith and credit for the payment of notes or bonds issued by a special assessment district
would reduce the cost of financing tne construction of lake level control facilities, and result in
lower assessments against the taxable property within such special assessment districts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner has prepared draft language which would
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amend the Inland Lake Level Act to permit a County to pledge its full faith and credit for the
payment of lake leve notes or bonds, and a copy of the proposed amendment is attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
adoption of an amendment to the Inland Lake Level Act to permit a County to pledge its full fa .th
and credit for toe payment of notes and bonds issued by a lake level assessment district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE0 that copies Of this resolution be sent to all Oakland County
Legislators and to the Legislative Agent for the County,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf Of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 91239
By General Government Committee
IN RE: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - REQUEST INVESTIGATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS despite recent rate increases, the U.S. Postal Service has continually reported
revenue losses from postal services and operations; and
WHEREAS during a 3-year period in which the Postal Service reported a loss of $1.4
billion, the Postal Service awarded $20 million in bonuses to 97 percent of its top-level managers;
and
WHEREAS the Postal Service has implemented slower standards for delivery of first-class .
mail; and
WHEREAS the Postal Service has eliminated senior citizen express service in many areas of
the nation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges that a
thorough investigation of the U.S. Postal Service be conducted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the Michigan
Congressional Delegation.
Mr, Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERA... GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Serra the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Ferrens, Gosling,
Jensen, Krause, Law, .McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Caks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick.
(21)
NAYS: Skarritt, Crake, Hunteon, Johnson, McConnell, Palmer. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted,
REPORT (Misc. 91141)
By General Government Committee
IN RE: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SOUN3 eARRIER ON 1-75 (ROYAL OAK THROUGH TROY)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Lacies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Conmittee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, reports
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Cnairperson, on behalf of the Gereral Government Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard G, Skarritt, Chairperson
Report (Misc. 91141)
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SOUND BARRIER ON 1-75 (ROYAL OAK THROUGH TROY)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Toe Planning and Building Committee reports that this Committee has no liaison
responsibility in this matter.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Larry Crake, Chairperson
Misc. 91141
By Commissioner Teresa Krause
IN RE: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SOUND BARRIER ON 1-75 (ROYAL OAK THROUGH TROY)
To the Oakland County Boare of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Federal Government has voted to give monies to the Michigan State Government,
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Michigan Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS the Micligan 3epartment of Transportation is to decide where and how much of this
money is to be spent; and
WREREAS the people of Royal Oak, Clawson, Madison Heights and Troy have aeen exposed for
many years to the noise and dust from I 75; and
WHEREAS these citizens have been denied the use of their yards and parches because of the
noise and Oust.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE3 that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
motion that the Oakland County Road Commission contact the Michigan Department of Transportation and
ask that some of the aforementioned money ae used tu build a sound barrier on I 75 from Royal Oak
tnrougn the Troy bouneary,
Mr. Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Teresa Krause, Commissioner Dist. #10
Rudy Serra, Lillian Jaffe Oaks, Ruel E. McPherson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Serra tae reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were acceptee.
Moved by Skarritt suoperted by Serra the resolution be adapted.
AYES: Rewola, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, FerreGs, Gosling,
Huntoon, Jeeaen, Krause, Law, McConnell, MaCallooh, Manerson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen,
aappageorge, Pernica, Price. (24)
NAYS: Wolf, Joanson, Palmer, (B)
A sufficient majority flaying voted therefor, the resolution was adoptec.
The Cnairperson vacated the Chair. Vice Chairperson %ancy McConnell took the Chair.
Misc, 91228
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Personnel Department - 1991 - 1993 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO LOCAL 3075 (PROSECUTOR'S INVESTIGATORS)
To the Oakland County Board cf Commissioners
ar. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a labor agreement covering the Prosecutor's Investigators assigned to the Oakland
County Prosecutor has been negotiated with the American Federation of State, County and aunicipal
Employees, AFL-CIO Local 3075; ant
WhEREAS a three (3) year agreement has been reached with tne Union for the period danuary
1, 1991 through December 31, 1993 and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed the agreement covering employees represented
by the Union and recommends approval of the agreemerti
NOW ThEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the County of Oakland, the Oakland
County Prosecutor, and Local 3075, American Federation of State. County ana Municipal Employees,
AFL-CID, be and the same is hereby approved, and that the Cnairperson of this Board on behalf of the
County of Oakland be and is hereby authorized to execute said agreement, a copy of whicn is attached
hereto.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Marilynn E. 3osling, Chairperson
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note (Misc. 51228
By Finance Committee
:a RE: Personnel Department - 1991-1993 LA3OR AGREEMENT FO a EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN
FEDERAT:ON OF STATE, COLNIY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO LOCAL 3075 (PROSECUTOR'S INVESTIGATORS)
To tne Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Boarc, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution P91288 and finds:
1) The County of Oakland, the Oakland County Prosecutor, and the American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIC Local 3015 have reached an agreement for the years
1991 through 1993 for the represented Prosecutor's Investigators.
2) The agreement stipulates a 4.5% salary increase for 1951 retroactive to December 29,
199'3, a "me too" clause with non-represented employees in 1992, and a wage reopener clause for 1993.
3) Funds have been allocated in tale Prosecuting Attorney's 1991 budaet to cover the 4.5%
salary increase and the Clothing Allowance increase will be absorbed in the Prosecuting Attorney's
1991 budget, therefare no a0aitiomal appropriatons are required for 1991.
4) Any anticipated general salary increase for 1992 and 1993 wi11 be included in the
1992/93 Biennial Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. Wiliam Caddell, Chairperson
Salary Grade
From; To:
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Moved by Gosling supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling,
Hontoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Caks, Olsen, Palmer,
Pappageorge, Pernick, Price. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefur, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91229
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Personnel Department - SALARY ADMINISTRATION MIRO QUARTERLY REPORT FOR 1991
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the Board of
Comaissioners 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 Third Quarterly Report for 1991 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 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;
MN THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that changes in salary grade placement ae implemented as
snown;
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Classification
Supv -Tax Desc. (Retitle to Supv -Land
Description & Mapping)
Water S Sewer Oper. Eng.
Supv-MCF Admin Servs 9 11
Admin Asst-Developmentally Disabled Services New on 14
Plan
Chief Engineer - Drain 19 20
Asst. Chief Engineer 17 18
Civil Engineer :I 12 13
(Retitle 1 position to Drain Maintenance Engineer)
Financial Asst. - Drain 11 13
Location-Position
12501-01903
14213 -00071
14213-01S71
14213-00607
14110-02146
16301-01003
16626 -02470
61104-05819
61105-02477
61104 -05819
61105-02638
61125-00222
61110-05818
61101-06518
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
Fiscal Note (Misc. 91229)
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Personnel Department - SALARY ADMINISTRATION TR1RD QUARTERLY REPORT FOR 1991
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #91229 and finds:
1) The Personnel Committee has apprcved the attached Salary Administration Third Quarterly
report for 1991.
2) Governmental annual cost is $24,865 for salaries, $1,409 for fringe benefits.
3) Governmental funded salary cost for the period November 16, 1991 through December 31,
1991 is $2,994, fringe benefit cost for the same period is $893.
4) Funds are available in the 1991 Appropriation Reserve for Transfer Classification and
Rate Changes Account and the following amendments are recommended:
4-10100-909-01-00-9902
4-10100-125-01-00-1001
4-10100-125-01 -00-2070
4-10100-617 -01-00-7001
4-10100-611 -01-00-2070
4-10100-611-04-00-1001
Rate & Classification Changes
Equalization - Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Drain - Admin - Salaries
Fringe Benefits
W & 5 Engr - Salaries
1991
($3,687)
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Water &
1992/93
4-10100-611-04-00-2070
4-10100-611-05 -00-1001
4-10100-611-05-00-2070
4-10100-611-10-00-1001
4-10100-611-10-00-2070
4-52100-163-01 -00-1001
4-52100-163-01 -00-2070
4-22000-166-26-D0-1001
4-22000-166-26-00-2070
absorbed by 5) Specie Revenue and Proprietary cost for 1991 of $2,296 will be absorbed by the
Sewage Fund and Drain - SOCSOS Fund.
6) The salary and fringe increases for 992 and 1993 will be included in the
Biennial Budget,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Gosling supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, bishop. Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, auntoon,
aensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCollocn, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer,
Pappayearge, Pernick, Price. Schmid. (25)
NAYS: Nope. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91240
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Drain Commissioner - TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OF TWO COUNTY DRAINS (Hudson Drain and Simmons
Drain)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS tne hudaon Sanitary Drain and tle Simmons Sanitary Drain were establishee as
County Drains in 1976. after petitions for their establishment and construction were filed by the
City of Novi with the County Drain Commissioner; and
WEREAS tne entire cost of oonstruetion of both the Huason Sanitary Drain and the Simmons
Sanitary Drain were paid by the City of Novi, and there is currently no cutstanding indebtedness or
contract liability due from, or on behalf of, the Drainage Districts for the Hudson Sanitary Drain
or the Simmons Sanitary Drain; and
WHEREAS the City of Novi wisnes to assume the maintenance, jurisdiction, control and
operation of the Hudson Sanitary Drain and the Simmons.Sanitary Drain, which are 00th located wholly
within the municipal boundaries of the City of Novi; and
WHEREAS Section 395 of the Michigan Drain Code, Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, MEL
280.395, provides that the Drain Commissioner may relinquish such jurisdiction and control if
approved by a majority of the County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS THE Drainage BoarCs for the Hudson Sanitary Drain and the Simmons Sanitary Drain
have approved the request of the City of Nevi to assume jurisdiction and control of the Drains, and
recommend that the County Board of Commissioners approve the transfer of jurisdiction and control of
the Hudson Sanitary Crain and the Siwnons Sanitary Drain to tie City of Novi.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that tie Oakland County Drain Commissioner be and is
authorized to relinquish jurisdiction and control over the Hudson Sanitary Drain and the Simmons
Sanitary Drain to the City of Novi, whicn snail thereafter assume all of the responsibility for the
maintenance, jurisdiction, control and operation of the above named Drains, including all of the
costs therefer, all as provided in Section 395 of tne Act, MCL 280.395.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution,
PLANNING AND BjILDING COMMITTEE
Larry Crake, Chairperson
Moved by Crake supported by Schmid tae resolution be aeopted.
AYES: Skarritt, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake. Ferrens, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause,
Law, a:cConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappaaeorge, Pernick,
Price. S:hmid, Serra. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was acoptea.
Report (Misc. 91224)
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: LAKE NAME CHANGE - WOODBRIDGE LAKE, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on
Fringe Benefits 243
Lakes Engr - Salaries 850
Fringe Benefits 254
Maintenance - Salaries 269
Fringe Benefits 80
Medical Care - Salaries 156
Fringe Benefits 46
CMH - Salaries 328
Fringe Benefits _ 98
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October 29, 1991, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
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Larry Crake, Chairperson
Misc. 91224
By Commissioner G. William Caddell
IN RE: LAKE NAME CHANGE - WOODBRIDGE LAKE, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WKEREAS tie owners of Mud Lake in Commerce Township have requested that the lake's name be
changee to Weodbridge Lake, in honor of William Woodbridge, the second Governor of the State of
Michigan; and
WHEREAS a Mud Lake already exists in Oakland County in White Lake Township; and
WHEREAS by resolution of the Charter Township of Commerce, the Township Board has
requested that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners take action to officially rename the laKe
located in the southeast quarter of Section 15, T2N-R8E, Commerce Township, Oakland County,
Michigan, to Woodbridge Lake, and that all future maps, reports and documents which may be published
by the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, anc the United States Government shall deeignate that
Woodbridge Lake is the officially adopted name.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk forward a certified copy of this resolution
together with a map showing the particular geographic feature affected to the Geological survey
Division of the Department of Natural Resources, and to the U.S. Board of Geographic Names.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
G. William Caddell, Commissioner, District #25
Moved by Crake supported by Skarritt the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report as accepted.
Moved by Crake supported by Skarriet the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Bishop, CaCdell, Crake, Ferrer's, Gosling, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law,
McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price,
Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91241
By Public Services Ccmmittee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services/CAMP OAKLAND YOUTH PROGRAMS, INC. - 1992 AND
1993 PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT AND NEW PER DIEM RATES, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DAY STUDENT CAMPUS
To the Oakland County board of Commissioners
Mr. Cnairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS under authority of Miscellaneous Resolution 017121, Camp Oakland Youth Programs,
Inc. entered into agreements with Oakland County, commencing on July 1, 1987, on January 1, 1969,
anC again on January 1, 1990, regarding care, housing, treatment and maintenance of youth, according
to the needs of the youth of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS eakland County has continued to renew the agreements with Camp Oakland Youth
Programs, Inc., because of conditions mutually advantageous and agreeable to the parties; and
WHEREAS Camp Oaklanc Youth Programs, :nc.. has met the qualifications for a Child Caring
Agency license and a Child Placing-Agency license from the State Department of Social Services; and
WHEREAS Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc., has additionally served the youth of Oakland
County with a cost-saving Day Student Program and will increase capacity of that program with the
addition of a new twenty (20) slot camous at Walled Lake; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan Department of Social Services sets per diem rates based on
12 months of actual cost, before establishing e new per diem rate; and
WHEREAS Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc, has negutiated the present agreement with
Oakland County, based on actual per diem rates; and
WHEREAS the Department of Institutional and Human Services, in cooperation with the
Department of Management and Budget of Oakland County is responsible for negotiating any per diem
increase on behalf of the COUNTY, before presenting to respective governing beards for approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
agreement between The County and Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc., under the terms attached, for
the present Day Student Program and the addition of a twenty (20) slot Day Student campus at Walled
Lake, commencing on January 1, 1992 and terminating on December 31, 1993.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves a change in
the per diem rate from £42.00 per day, per slot, to £52.9 per day, per slot, for the entire Day
Student Program, Leginning January 1, 1992 and ending December 31, 1993.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves a separate
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Family Services rate of S7,00 per day, per Day Student.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the a;option of the
foregoing resolution.
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office,
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee, There were no
objections.
Misc. SI242
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: WORLD CUP SOCCER TOURNAMENT 1994 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ASSURANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairoerson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Federation Internationale de football Association ("FIFA"), has designated the
United States as host country for the 1994 World Cup Tournament, the world's largest single sport
event; and
WHEREAS the Michigan World Cup 1994 Bid Committee has filed a formal bid to serve as one
of tne nosts for the games and events; and
WHEREAS the Michigan World Cup 1994 Bid Committee, in its bid, has designated the Pontiac
Silverdome as a proposed 1994 World Cop venue; and
WHEREAS the staging of the World Cup during June and July, 1994 in the Pontiac Silverdome
will generate about 180 million in county and regional economic activity, and will offer a
once-in-a-lifetime opoortunity to showcase Michigan and Oakland County to an international audience
of about 1.2 billion people; and
WHEREAS outstanding community supoort is an important criteria in the selection of a 1994
World Cu o venue; and
WHEREAS the FIFA requires assurance from local law enforcement agencies that they will
provide law enforcement and public safety services reasonably necessary to the success of the 1994
World Cup Soccer Tournaments at the Pontiac Silverdome.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners nereby
supports the efforts of the Michigan World Cup Bid Cormittee to have the Pontiac Silverdome selected
as a 1994 World Cup venue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tnat the Oakland County Sheriff is hereby authorized to execute, or
behalf of tie County of Oakland, the required Declaration of Law Enforcement Agency Assurance for
the 1994 World Cup Soccer Tournament attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any additional costs incurred by the Oakland County Sheriff
with regard to this Tournament 5/all not be charged to the Sheriff Department's budget,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 91243
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - OAKLAND COUNTY CORRECTIVE SERVICES MEDICAL PROGRAM
To tne Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Cnairporson, Ladles and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriffs Department has experienced an increase in hospitalization and other
medical costs; and
WHEREAS Oakland County anticipates cost reductions by contracting with Blue Cross/Blue
Shield who will act as administrator of a self insured orograT; and
WhEREAS Blue Cross/Blue Shield will monitor and contain costs, review for inmates
insurance coverage, bill Medicaid and qualify Oakland County for a hospital discount; and
WHEREAS the administrative fee charged by Blue Cross/Blue Shield is more than offset by
the discount provided by the designated hospital provider; and
WHEREAS the County Executive and Sneriff's Department has reviewed the proposed program
and is in concurrence; and
WHEREAS this is a pilot program effective for eighteen {18) months with continuation
subject to the approval by ooth parties; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved by the County Executive's Contract Review
Process.
hOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that tne Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairman of the Board to enter into an Administrative contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield for tne
Oakland County Corrective Services Medical Program,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
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The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 91244
By Public Services Committee
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 the original application for the Student Intern/Case Aide Grant (Probation
Enhancement Grant) requested a funding level of $69,140, to cover the period October 1, 1991 through
September 30, 1992; aid
WHEREAS this Student Intern/Case Aide Grant (Probation Enhancement Grant) has been awarded
funding in the amount of $7,983, as approved by the Michigan Department of Corrections; and
WHEREAS the award stipulates this funding level for tne period of two (2) months only,
effective October 1, 1991 through November 30, 1991; and
WHEREAS the award for $7,983 is approximately an eighty-eight percent (88%) variance from
the grant application of $69,140 as detailed in the attached schedule; and
WHEREAS funding to continue the program beyond November 30, 1991 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 Beard of Commissioners accept the
1991-1992 Student Intern/Case Aide Grant (Probation Enhancement Grant) in the amount of $7,983.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service including personnel, be contingent
upon the level of state funding available for this program.
BE IT IURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to execute the
grant agreement and to approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15) percent variance from
the award, consistent with the agreement as originally approved.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no
Objections,
Misc. 91230
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: EMS and Emergency Management Division - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Reselution No.'s 7865,
7971, and 8664, accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs of purchasing sirens to be
utilized within the Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County's share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent, as has been
the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by various miscellaneoes reso-
lutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five percent and the County twenty-five percent with the
County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the siren purchased; and
WHEREAS the Cities of Novi and Rochester Hills, have executed the attached purchase agree-
ments; and
WHEREAS the Cities of Novi and Rochester Hills have agreed to pay seventy-five percent of
tne total estimated cost of each of their sirens; and
WdEREAS consistent witn the attached standard agreements, the Cities of Novi and Rochester
Hills agree that Oakland County will retain ownership of their sirens and will be responsible for
the maintenance and the electrical costs for said sirens purchased under the agreements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
appropriation of $8,250.GO, consistent with the attached budget, as Cakland County's match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is contingent upon the
execution of the attached written agreements between the County and the Cities of Novi and Rochester
Hills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be ad is hereby authorized to execute
said agreements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written progress reports be presented to the Public Services
Committee by the Manager of the Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management Division and to
the balance of the members of the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
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Fiscal Note (Misc. 91230)
By Finance Committee
IN RE: EMS and Emergency Management Division - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of the Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscelleneuus
Resolution #91230 and finds:
1) The City of Novi and the City of Rochester Hils have requested to participate in the
siren system through the purchase of one (I) siren for each city,
2) The total estimated cost of the sirens is $33,000, of which $12,375 is the share for
the City of Novi and $12,375 is the share for the City of Rochester Hills, for a total of $24,750
(75%),
3) The County's share is $8,250 (25%) for both sirens,
4) Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain the ownership of the sirens and
will be responsible for maintenance and electrical costs for the sirens,
5) The County's match of $8,250 is requested to be transferred from the 1991 Contingency
Account to the Disaster Control Unit line item for Capital Outlay as follows:
4-10100-909-0i-00-9900 Contingency
4-22100-777-05-00-5998 Disaster Control
($8,250)
8,250 er-aye-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Movec by Johnson supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Bishop, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell,
McCulloch, McPhersPn, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Schmid,
Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron. (25)
NAYS: hone. (0)
A sufficient majority having votee therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91231
3y Public Services Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services/CAMP OAKLAND YOUTH PROGRAMS, INC, - 1992 AND
1993 PURCHASE OF SERYICE AGREEMENT AND NEW PER DIEM RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS under authority of Miscellaneous Resolution #87121, Camp Oakland Youtn Programs,
Inc., entered into agreements w i th Oakland County, commencing on July 1, 1987, on January 1, 1989,
and again on January 1, 1990, regarding care, housing, treatment and maintenance of the youth of
Oaklane County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has continued to renew the agreements with Camp Oaklanc Youth
Programs, Inc._ Decause of conditioes mutually advantageous and agreeable to the parties; and
WiEREAS Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc. has met the qualifications for a Child Caring
Agency license and a Child Placing Agency license from the State Department of Social Services; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan Department of Social Services sets per diem rates based on
12 months of actual cost, before establishing a new per diem rate; and
WhEREAS Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Inc. has negotiated the present agreement with
Oaklane County, based on actual per diem rates.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves a
renewal of the attached agreement between the County and Camp Oakland Youth Programs, Irc., under
the terms attached. commencing on January 1, 1992, and terminating on December 31, 1993,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves a change in
the per diem rates from $96.61 per day, per bed, to $102.00 per day, per Ped, to include Boys'
Reece, Girls' Ranch, and Adams Pouse residential programs; and a per diem rate of $32.20, per cay,
per occupied slot and not to exceed 12 slots, for supervised independent living in the community,
beginning January 1, 1992, and ending December 31, 1993.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves a change in
the per diem rate of the Work Education Program from $131.65 per day, per bed, to $135.13 per day,
per bed, beginning April 1, 1992, and ending December 31T1993.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the PuDlie Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note (Misna 91231)
By finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services/Camp Oakland Youtn Programs, Inc. - 1992 and
1993 PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT AND NEW PER DIEM RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
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Resolution #91231 and finds the per diem rate increase is included in the 1992/1993 Biennial Budget
Recommendation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Johnson supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, kuntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Schmid,
Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop. (2e)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Pernick questioned the legality of the Oakland County Reapportionment Committee hiring
outside legal counsel to represent them in a lawsuit, without prior approval of the Board,
Dr. Caddell stated the Reapportionment Committee had been allowed sio,on for expenses and
to date they nee not come before the Finance Committee for any additional funds.
Mr. Pernick asked if the Committee had requested approval for outside legal counsel. Dr.
stated they had not.
Vice Chairperson Nancy McConnell stated that notice should be given to outside Legal
Counsel that they may not be paid.
Daniel T. Murphy stated a resolution had not been presented to the Board requesting
approval of funds for outside counsel, and if it is not authorized by the Board, they will not be
paid.
Misc. 91245
By Commissioner Reel McPherson
IN RE: DELAY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, LaCies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by a cecimal fraction the electorate of Oakland Courty was persuaded to approve
the County of Oakland 500 million dollar bonding request for a solid waste program; and
WHEREAS the results of this election have not been certified and this certification
process may be elongated by the need for outside review of the campaign process leading to this
election; and
WHEREAS it has been alleged that certain election irregularities may have taken place.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners places a
voluntary moratorium on the implementation of the sale of bonds for the Oakland County solid waste
program.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson, Commissioner Dist. #9
Rudolph A. Serra, Teresa Krause,
Hubert Price, Jr.. ,:ames Ferrens
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee.
There were no objections.
Misc. 97246
By Commissioners David L. Moffitt and Donn Wolf
IN RE; RESOLLI7ION IN.SDPPORT OF CONTINUED COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER DISTRIBUTION OF OSHLA "COMMODITY
FOODS"
To the Oakland Couoty Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland Livingston Burner Services Agency is the County Agency with specific
delineated authority to promulgate and implement certain social programs ministering to economically
disadvantaged individuals; and
WHEREAS amongst OSHLA's programs is the distribution of government surplus "commodity
foods" to low-income groups, including low-income senior citizens, amongst others, said distribution
presently undertaken through local senior citizens centers operated by cities and/or other units of
local government; and
WHEREAS general operating procedure presently has been for food to be picked up from the
central store house location, transportation to the senior center, and distribution to low-income
families and seniors coming to the center for food pick-up; and
WHEREAS the senior citizens taking advantage of the "community food" distribution at local
senior centers not only pick up food, but are able to obtain a hot food at no or low charge, and
have access to out reach workers, legal advisory services, and various health services, such as
blood pressure monitoring; ane
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WHEREAS the senior citizens utilizing these services at the senior centers have
transportation constraints and/or are frequently in many cases not otherwise able to regularly
arrange transportation to the senior centers, and discontinuance of distribution through senior
centers would lieely result in less availability of these various services generally, and the
lessened accessibility to "community food", specifically for these individuals;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLViD that the Cakland County Board of Commissioners encourages the
Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency to continue the distribution of c,cimmunity food' through
local senior citizen ane community centers
David L. Moffitt, Commissioner Cistrict #15
Donr wolf, Commissioner District #27
Tie Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the
Finance Committee. There were no obeections.
Misc. 91247
By Commissioners John Pappagecrge and Lawrence Pernick
IN RE: RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - CONSTRUCTION, TESTING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 800 MHz COUNTY-WIDE
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the board of Commissioners, or MR 90281 eatec December 13, 1990, authorized the
ewers of a contract to Yoterola for acquisition of a county -wide 800 MHz radio communication system
for a Sum not to exceed $5,846,602.50; and
WHiREAS the construction and the operation of eucn a system will affect several user
departments, as well as future contracted agencies; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the total county to have a multi-departmental
oversight committee monitor the construction and implementation of the system, as well as control
the cost.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE) that the Board of Commissioners establishes a radio
communication oversight cemmittee consisting of the Director of Program Evaluation, who shall be tne
chairman, and two appointees by the County Executive and 2 appointees from the County Sheriff's
eepartment, preferably the Director of central Services, the Director of Public Services, the
Sheriff's Cepartment Captain of Special Programs and the Sheriff's Business Manager.
DE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such a committee will be responsible for monitoring the
activities uf Motorola through the construction and testing phases and controlling the assignments
of the consulting firm of Westin Engineering. The committee will also develop and implement a plan
for revenue generatior, from the available capacity of the system, and shall determine the
appropriate departmental agency user charges.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the foregoing resolution.
John Pappageorge, Commissioner Dist, #13
Lawrence Pernick, Commissioner District #20
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to tne Public Services Coanittee. There were
no objections.
in accordance with Rule XXII, the following referrals were wade by the Chairperson:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Letter from Mr. & Mrs. R. Dedrick Reqvesting Continued Support of Respite Money
b. MAC -Questionnaire on eocal Option Surcharge on Restaurants, Hotels and Rental Cars
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. mr State Police - Automobile Theft Prevention Authority - Sheriff Grant
b. MI State Police - Automobile Theft Prevention Aethority - Prosecutors Grant
OTHERS
Comeissioners
a. Thomas J. Bulger - Washington Report for the Week of October 15. 1941
Management & Beet
a. Equalization - Inc. Fac. Ex. in Excess of 5% SEV, Moeller Mfg. Co., City of Wixom
b. Equalization - Ind. Fac. Ex. in Excess of 5% SLY, GMC MilforC Proving Grounds, Township
of Milford
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Vice Chairpersor, stated the next meeting of tne Board will be November 21, 1991 at
5:20 A.M.
The BoarC adjourned at 11:02 A,M.
ROY REe0e"
Chairper - •
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