HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1991.10.10 - 8131OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
October 10, 1991
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Roy Rewold at 9:30 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,
Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, (27)
ABSENT: None. (0)
. Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Charles Palmer.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Pappageorge supported by Pernick the minutes of the September 26, 1991 Meeting be
approved as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved.
Moved by Pappageorge supported by Ferrens the Rules be suspended and the Agenda be amended
for the following:
ITEMS ALREADY ON PRINTED AGENDA
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PLANNING AND BUIL.)ING COMMITTEE
e. MR 91156 - Public Works Install County
Water Main Connection on Kennett Road
to Oakland Avenue
Waiver of Rule XI - Procedure to Bring Matters
to the Board, P & B Report not included. Com-
mittee meeting held 10/10/19
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the
Agenda carried.
Clerk read letter from Edward A. Johnson.
The following persons. addressed the Board: Harold Thames and Beth Webster.
Misc. 91219
By Finance Committee
IN RE: 1991 COUNTY .GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX AND PARKS AND RECREATION TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County has a fixed millage tax rate of 5.26 mills and a voted .25 mill for
Parks & Recreation; and
WHEREAS the Huron-Clinton Metro Parks Authority has requested the County to apportion a
.25 mill property tax rate; and
WHEREAS application of the compound millage rollback required by Article 9, Section 31 of
the Michigan Constitution, the deadlee Tax Limitation Amendment, results in the maximum allowable
County tax rate of 4.592 mills, a Parks & Recreation maximum allowable tax rate of .2183 mill and a
Huron-Clinton Authority maximum allowable tax rate of .2303 mill; and
WHEREAS Public Act 5 of 1982, "Truth in Taxation" Act, requires the County Board of
Commissioners to hold a public hearing if the recommended property tax rate exceeds the adjusted
Base Tax Rate of 4..2640 mills; and
WHEREAS the County Executive reconuends that the County tax rate be set at 4.5720 mills,
same as the 1990 County tax rate and .0200 mill below the maximum allowable tax rate; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee recommends that the 1991 County General Fund Property Tax
rate be set at 4.5720011s, .0200 mill below the maximum allowable tax rate; the Oakland County
Parks & Recreation Tax rate be set at .2173 mill, .0010 below the maximum allowable tax rate; anc
the Huron-Clinton Metro Park Authority Tax rate be set at .2303 mill, the maximum allowable tax
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rate; and
WHEREAS $126,369,813 is the amount of the 1992 County General Fund bt'get to be rasied by
taxation based an the 1992 State Equalized Valuation of $27,639,941,524 at the sr-commended rate of
4.5720 mills, together with the voted .2173 mill for Parks 4 Recreation of $6,006,1: and the .2303
mill for the Huron-Clinton Authority of $6,365,479.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that each supervisor of the various townships ._nd Assessing
Officers of the several cities of 0a41and County are autaorized and directed to s[yaad on their
respective township or city tax rolls for the year 1991 tne following tax rates to be voile-• to
their 1990 State Equalized Valuation:
1991 County Voted for Huron-Clinton
eneral Property Tax Levy Parks 4 Recreation Park Authority
4,572: Mills .2173 Mill .2303 Mill
Mr. Chairpersor, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson mace the following statement: At this time a Public Hearing is now
called on the 1991 General Fund Tax and Parks & Recreation Tax Rates. Notice of the Public hearing
was oublishec in the Oakland Press on October 1, 1991. Are there any persons present that wish to
address the Board on this issue?"
The following persons addressed the Board: Rudy Serra, Dennis Aaron and John Kennedy.
The Clerk also read a letter from Edward A. Johnson of Clarkston in opposition to the tax rate.
No other persons requested to speak anc the Public Hearing was declared closed.
The Chairperson stated the resolution was now before the Board for consideration.
Moved by Aaron supported by Serra the resolution be amended to set the tax rate at 4.2640
mills.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES; Ferrens, Krause, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Serra, Wolf, Aaron. (9)
NAYS: Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Law, McConnell,
McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Rewold, Schmid, Skarritt. (18)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution as presented:
AYES: Caddell, Crake, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Law, McConnell, McCulloch,
Millard, Moffitt, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Rewold, Schmid. Skarritt, Bishop. (19)
NAYS: Ferrens, Krause, McPherson, Oaks, Price, Serra, Wolf, Aaron. (8)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was acopted.
Misc. 91220
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Computer Services - OFFICE AUTOMATION REQUESTS FOR AVIATION & TRANSPORTATION
AND PARKS & RECREATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Computer Services is recommending the replacement of one personal computer and
printer and two additional personal computers for Aviation and Transportation; and
WHEREAS total initial cost is $6,687 of which $3,964 is for new hardware and software,
$1,868 is for replacement hardware, and $855 is for training; and
WHEREAS the total annual operating cost is $2,580 of which $1,020 represents current
operating cost for equipment to be replaced for a net increase in operating cost of $1,560; and
WHEREAS Computer Services has designee a maintenance management system for Pars and
Recreation anc is recommending a personal computer, printer, and software development; and
WHEREAS total initial cost is $16,533 of which $8,033 is for new hardware and software and
$8,500 is for software development; and
WHEREAS total annual operating cost is $3,636 which will be more than offset by an
estimated $10,060 annual savings in overtime; and
WHEREAS a transfer of $3,964 from the Aviation and Transportation fund and $16,533 from
Aviation and Transportation Fune
4-58110-137-01-0C -8615
1-58110-455-001
Parks and Recreation Fund
4-208d0-134-01-00-8615
1-208M-455-001
Computer Services Fund
Revenue
3-63600-181-01-00-2355
3-53600-181-01-00-B509
3-6360D-181-01 -00-8256
Expenditures
4-53600-182-01 -00-3128
4-63600-184-01 -00-3304
1-63600-455-001
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the Parks and Recreation Fund into the Computer Services Fund is required for purchase of the new
equipment and software development; and
WHEREAS training and replacement equipment will be provided by Computer Services, and
operating costs are provided for in the current departmental budgets and in the 199211993
Recommended Budget; and
WHEREAS the requests have been approved by the Computer Users Advisory Committee (CUAC).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
amendments to the 1991 Budget as follows to transfer funds for additional computer equipment:
Transfer to Computer Services $ 3,964
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (3,964)
TOTAL $ -0-
Transfer to Computer Services $16 5 533
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (16,533)
TOTAL
Non-Governmental Operating $ 866
Transfer from Aviation & Trans. 3,964
Transfer from Parks & Recreation 16,533
Subtotal- $21,363
Professional Services $ 8,500
Depreciation 866
• Subtotal $ 9.366
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures $11,997
TOTAL $ -0-
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 Schmid the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosing, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Krause, Law, McCornell, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick,
Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt. (26)
NAYS: None. (D)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91221
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - APPROPRIATION FOR OUTSIDE COUNTY PRISONER HOUSING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County jail has reached maximum prisoner capacity; and
WHEREAS overcrowding of the jail facility could result in the early release of prisoners
in accordance with the Jail Overcrowding State of Emergency Act; and
WHEREAS to avoid the early release of prisoners the Oakland County Sheriff's Department is
requesting, with the concurrence of the Chief Circuit Judge, that Oakland County obtain outside
county prisoner housing; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department estimates a maximum of fifty (50) beds per day will be
required at $35 per day each for the remainder of 1991, beginning October 12, which equals $140,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE :T RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
housing of prisoners outside of the Oakland County ,Jail for the remainder of 1991,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding in the amount of $140,000 be transferred to the
Sheriff's Department's 1991 Budget from the 1991 Contingency account as follows:
From:
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency 5 (140,000)
To:
4-10100-433-10-00-3558 Outside Co. Prisoner Housing - Sheriff $ 140,000
$ -O-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prisoner housing needs for 1992 and 1993 will be addressed in
the 1992/93 Bucget process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners anc the Oakland
County Sheriff are authorized to execute agreements for the housing of prisoners outside of the
Oakland County jail,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
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resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Pappageorge the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause,
Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Caks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick,
Price, Rewold, Scnmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority naving voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91222
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Clerk/Register of Deeds - INCREASE VITAL RECORDS FEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 296 of 1984 allows the local governing body to adopt fees for certified
copies of vital records held by the County Clerk; and
WHEREAS the vital records fee was last revisee in 1981 (Miscellaneous Resolution #81222)
which set the fee at: $5 for a certified copy of a live birth, death, marriage, or divorce record
and $2 for each additional copy; and
WHEREAS the County Clerk/Register of Deeds and the Department of Management and budget
recommends tnat the fee be increased to $10 for one certified copy and $3 for each additional copy,
which is the allowable statutory rate that has been included in the 1992/1993 County Executive
Recommended Budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE If RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
following revision to the vital records fee, effective January 1, 1992: $10 for a certified copy of
a live birth, death, marriage, or divorce record and $3 for each additional copy.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
RicPard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred tne resolution to the Finance Committee. There were eo
objections.
REPORT (Misc. 91204)
By Personnel Commitee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services/Health - CREATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH
EDUCATION SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION AND RECLASSIFICATION OF ONL POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
PERSDNNEL COMMITTEE
Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
Misc. 912G4
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services/Health - CREATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH
EDUCATION SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION AND RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Public Health Education unit has experienced a generalized increase in
workload which has increased the neee for staff supervision; and
WHEREAS there is no full-time line supervisor assigned to directly monitor and supervise
the staff of this unit; and
WHEREAS supervision is currently Deing done by the Administrative Assistant -Health
Education and Nutrition Services; and
WHEREAS the Health Division is requesting the creation of a Public Health Education
Supervisor classification and the upware reclassification of one (I) Public Health Educator It
position to this proposed new class; and
WHEREAS the creaticn of a Public Health Education Supervisor classification will enhance
supervisory oversight and maintain organizational effectiveness,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners creates a new
classification titled Public health Education Supervisor at salary grade 14 with no overtime.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes tie upward
reclassification of one (1) Public Health Educator II pcsition (033-03242) in the health Education
and Nutrition Services unit of tne health Division to the new classification of Public Health'
Education Supervisor.
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Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Richard Skarritt, Chairperson
Fiscal Note (Misc. 91204)
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Institutional and Human Services/Health - CREATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH
EDUCATION SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION AND RECLASSIFICATION OF OE POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, tacies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscel'ianecus
Resolution #91204 and finds:
1) The Health Division requests and the Personnel Department recommends the creation of a
Public Health Education Supervisor classification and the upgrade of one (1) Public Health Educator
II position to that new classification.
2) The annual cost of this reclassification equals $11,265, of which $8,679 is salary
increase and $2,586 are corresponding fringe benefits;
3) Cost for the balance of 1991 equals $2,805, of which $2,151 is salary increase and $544
are corresponding fringe benefits;
4) Funds are available in the 1991 Health Division budget, Miscellaneous line-item to
cover the 199i increase, the following amendments are recommended:
4-22100-162-31-00-3528 Miscellaneous ($2,805)
4-22100-162-33-00-1001 Health Salaries 2,161
4-22100-162-33-00-2070 Health Fringes 644
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FINANCE CCMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Skarritt supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crake, FeiTens, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law. McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid,
Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Bishop, Caddell. {25)
NAYS; Aaron. (11
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairperson vacatec the Chair. Vice Chairperson Nancy McConnell took the Chair.
Misc. 91209
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Drain Commissioner - APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR SOIL EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: '
WEREAS tne provisions of the Act 347 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, MCL 282.106 0
eutnorize the County Board of Commissioners to establish a schedule of fees for the administration
and enforcement of the Act in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS tne Board of Commissioners by the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution No. 7713 on
September 30, 1976 establisned a schedule of fees for the administration and enforcement of the Soil
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS that schedule of fees, which was last increased by Miscellaneous Resolution No.
87340 on December 10, 1967 has become insufficient to meet the expenses incurred in the operation of
the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopts the
following revisions to the schedule of fees to become effective November 1, 1991. as follows:
A. The flat rate fee for any Single Family dwelling is increased to $60.00; the yearly
renewal fee is also increased to $60.00.
B. The permit fee for other construction projects is increased as follows:
1. The minimum fee is increased to $125.00,
2. The permit fee for the first $500,000 of earth disruption activities is increased
to 2/5 of it of the estimated cost.
3. The permit fee for earth disruption activities between $500,000 and $1,000,300 is
increased to 15/100 of it of the estimated cost.
4. The permit fee for earth disruption activities over $1,000,000 is increased to 3/50
of 1% of the estimated cost.
Mr. Chairperson, on benalf of the Planning and Bu .flding Committee, I move the aduption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BALDING COMMITTEE
Larry Crake, Cnairperson
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Fiscal Note (Misc. 91209)
3y Finance Committee
IN RE: Drain Commissioner - APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR SOIL EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORGEMENT
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 W91209 and finds:
1) The revision to the fee schedule equates to an increase of approximately 20 percent,
effective November 1, 1991
2) The last fee schedule revision was effective January 1, 1988,
3) The increase is necessary to recover the inflationary increase in program expense over
the past several years.
4) Amendments to the 1991 Budget are not required. The revised fee schedule has been
incorporated in the 1992/1993 Recommended Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. Wiliam Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Crake supported by McCulloch the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Ferrens, Gosling, Huntcon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moff -At, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra,
Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, bishop, Caddell, Crake. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91212
By Planning and Building Cbmittee
IN RE: Corporation Counsel - Real Estate Section - LEASE RENEWAL FOR FOUNDATION FOR BEHAVIORAL
RESEARCH, INC. (Job Club) at 196 Oakland
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Foundation for Behavioral Research, Inc., (Job Club) is presently occupying
space at 196 Oakland; and
WHEREAS the Foundation for Behavioral Research. Inc., (job Club) is a non-profit
organization under contract with the Department of Social Services; and
WHEREAS the Foundation for .Behavioral Research, Inc., (Job Club) is responsible for
training clients assigned by the Department of Social Services in .:ob search; and
WHEREAS there exists a lease agreement between the Foundation for Behavioral Research,
Inc., (Job Club) and the County of Oakland for 97D square feet at the rate of $5.96 per square foot
at a term of one (1) year commencing October 1, 1990; and
WHEREAS the Foundation for Behavioral Research, Inc,. (Job Club) is desireous of renewing
the existing lease for a term of 12 months for 570 square feet and at a rate of $6.40 per square
foot in twelve (12) equal installments at the rate of $304 per month.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners renews the 12
month lease with the Foundation for Behavioral Research, Inc., (job Club) and authorizes its
Chairperson to execute said lease renewal.
Mr. Chairperson, or behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I wove the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
Fiscal Note (Misc. 91212)
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Corporation Counsel - Real Estate - LEASE RENEWAL FOR FOUNDATION FOR BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH,
INC., (JOB CUB) AT 156 OAKLAND
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 #91212 and fines:
1) Per the current agreement, Behavioral Research occupies 570 square feet at 196 Oakland
Avenue in Pontiac at a rate of $9.96 per square foot.
2) The proposed agreement renews the current contract at the existing square footage with
an increased rate to $6.40.
3) Annual lease agreement increases from $3397.20 to $3648.00. with an effective date of
the agreement is Octoeer 1, 1991 - September 30, 1992.
4) Tie 1992 - 1993 County Executive Recommended Budget for building space cost allocation
anticipatee the receipt of revenue from Behavioral Research at the $6.40 rate; therefore no bugget
amendments are recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
C. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved, by Crake supported by Hurtoon the resolution be adopted.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Larry Crake, Cnairperson
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AYES: Gosling, Huntgon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Millard,
Moffitt, Oaes, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, ?rice, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf,
Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens. (26)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91214
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - COURTHOUSE SECURITY PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Kr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS THE Courthouse Complex is a 271,000 square foot structure built in the 196C's to
house hundreds of employees and serve thousands of the public; and
WHEREAS numerous measures to provide Courthouse security such as: a restricted staff
elevator; Curess alarms; special personnel; locks; restricted parking; bomb threat procedures;
tornado alert procedures; and exterior lighting to name a few, are already in place; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court, the Probate Court, and other elected officials have requested a
review of the aforementioned measures; and
WHEREAS as a result of said request, existing security measures in the Courthouse Complex
have been reviewed; and
WHEREAS the aforementioned review indicates teat additional security measures such as
employee identification badges; additional locks and alarms, and restrictions on the use of the
public elevators would enhance the present security measures; and
WHEREAS such additional security measures are more fully described in the County
Executive's Proposal for Courthouse Security; and
WHEREAS the implementation of these additional measures using in-house staff and purchase
requisitions for materials has been estimated to cost $62,000; and
WHEREAS funding for said implementation is available in the year-end carryover of the 1991
Capital 2mprovemert Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
authorize the Department cf Public Works to implement the County Executive's Proposal for Courthouse
Security, summary of which is 'attached, at a cost not to exceed $62,C00.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Public Works - Facilities Maintenance
Operations Division report to tne Planning and Building Committee within thirty (30) days of
adoption of this resolution on the feasibility and proposed configuration for implementation of
enhanced security measures, including placement of metal detection devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that -a review by tne Personnel Department be obtained regarding
personnel implications and costs of such proposed implementation. -
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Larry Crake, Chairperson
Copy of Summary of Security Recommendations on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note (Misc. 912l4)
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works - COURTHOUSE SECURITY PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Boar( of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee nas reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 491214 and finds:
1) The resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to proceed with the Courthouse
Security Protect up to $62,000.
2) Funding of $62,000 is available in the Capital Improvement Program - Building Fund.
Funding should be transferred from the Building Fund to the Project Work Order Fund to
establish the aforementioned project.
41 The resolution requires the Department of Public Works to report to Planning and
Building Committee with -information regarding enhanced security measures, placement of metal
detection devices and Personnel implications.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Crake supported by Bishop the resolution be adopted.
AYES: kuntoen, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt,
Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Perrick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Aaron, Bishop,
Caddell, Crake, Gosling. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted
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Misc. 91215
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Building Authority - WEST WING EXTENSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is necessary to provide for additional space for County functions which
have grown in tne recent past; anc
WHEREAS it is more efficient to reduce rental of private facilities and to locate functions
upon the County complex; and
WHEREAS the County Executive proposes and supports the construction of an addition
to the West Wing of the Courthouse building to provide approximately 151,000 additional square feet
of area at a cost not to exceed $17,000,000; and
WHEREAS the Builcing Authority is the most efficient and effective financing mechanism to
implement this project, including the arch -itectural services, construction and Oondirg of the wing
extension; ard
WHEREAS it is estmated that $1,300,000 will be expended prior to and recovered from the
sale of bonds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oak -iand County Board of Commissioners directs tie
Building Authority to design, construct, bond and lease a west wing extension of approximately
151,000 square feet at a total project cost not to exceed $17,000,000.
Mr. Chairperson, on benalf of tne Planning and Building Committee, : move the adoption of
the foregoing resolutior.
?LANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Larry Crake, Chairperson
Fiscal Note (M1sc. 91215)
By Finance Committee
IN RE: 8Lildino Authority - WEST 'aING EXTENSION
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 #912I5 and finds:
1) Funding of $250,000 is available in the 1991 ron-departmental account titled "Future
Space Requirement" for the 1991 portion of architectural costs associated the West Wing Extension
project.
2) Estimated total project cost of $17,000,000 includes estimated architectural fees of
$1,00C,000 which will be reimbursed through the sale of oonds.
3) Original estimate of $1,300,000 for advanced funding included $1,U00,000 for
architectural services and $3U0,000 for sale of bonds. Revised estimates for advanced funding
include only $1,000,000 for architectural services.
4) Costs necessary to pay rental OR a $17,000,000 building have been included in the
1952-1993 County Executive Recommendec. Budget in the Future Space Requirement account.
5) The following General Fund budget amendments are recommended for 1991, including a
$250,000 transfer to Building Fund #40100:
General Fund
Future Space Reg 4-10100-901-01-00 -9416 $(250,000)
Capital Impv Pry 4-10100-901-01-00-8415 250,000
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E) The 1992-1993 County Executive budget shoJld be amended as follows to allow for the
continuation of arcnitectural work in 1992:
General Fund
Future Space Reg 4-10100-901-01-00-9415 ( 750,000)
Capital Impv Pry 4-10100-901-01-00-8415 750,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMICTTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Crake supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted.
AYES: L;Ohnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer,
Pappageorge, Price, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling,
huntoon. (22)
NAYS: C.ensen. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Report (Misc.. 91156)
By Planning and Building Committee
flit RE: Department of Public Works/Water and Sewer Operations - REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PONTIAC FOR
INSTALLATION BY THE COUNTY OF A WATER MAIN CONNECTION ON KENNETT ROAD TO OAKLAND AVENUE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution
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reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with amendments recommended by
Finance Committee.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
Misc. 91156
By Commissioners Ferrens, Price and McConnell
IN RE: Department of Public Works/Water and Sewer Operations - REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PGNTIAC FOR
INSTAeLATION BY THE COUNTY OF A WATER MAIN CONNECTION ON KENNETT ROAD TC OAKLAND AVENUE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Complex located at 1290 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac.
Michigan, receives its water supply from a water main on Oakland Avenue; and
WHEREAS for the past year the City of Pontiac has been receiving complaints from customers
along Oakland Avenue and these served by the water main from Oakland Avenue regarding low water
pressure during the business day, and efforts between the City and the County to resoeve the problem
to date have been unsuccessful; and
WHEREAS an engineering solution is available by connecting the water main located on
Kennett Road to the water main located on Oakland Avenue wnich involves laying about 1,000 feet of
12" water main at the cost of approximately $30,000; and
WHEREAS in view of the fact that the City of Pontiac has traced the source of the problem
directly to the pumps located in the Oakland County powerhouse and the fact that the complaints
originateC following the expansion of the Ccunty jail, the City of Pontiac respectfully requests
that the County agree to pay for the proposed connection in lieu of passing the costs on to the
customers in the service area mentioned.
MOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
proposal by the City of Pontiac to connect the water main located on Kennett Road to the water main
located on Oakland Avenue by laying approximately 1,000 feet of 12' water main at County expense.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James D. Ferrens, Commissioner Dist. #7
Hubert Price, Jr and Nancy McConnell
Fiscal Note (Misc. 91156) "
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Department of Public Works/Water and Sewer Operations - REQUEST BY TeE CITY OF PONTIAC FOR
INSTALeATION BY THE COUNTY CFA WATER MAIN CONNECTION ON KENNETT ROAD TO OAKLAND AVENUE
To the Oakland County Board of. Commissioners
Kr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen.: . •
Pursuant to Rule KIeG of. this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #91156 and finds:
1) Of the funding request for $30,000, approximately 85.3% of the project directly
benefits the Oakland County Service Center.
2) Funding of $25,600 is available in the 1991 Capital Improvement Program - Utilities
Section (Fund #40200).
2) The Finance Committee recommends an amendment to the 1991 Capital Improvement Program -
Utilities Section and authorizes the transfer of $25,600 to the Project Work Order Fund #40400.
e) The Resolution title be amended to delete "Water and Sewer Operations" and insert
"Facilities Engineering Division".
51 The Fiscal Note is contingent upor approval of Planning 8 Building Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Crake supported by Oaks the Planning and Building Report and the Fiscal Note be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report and Fiscal Note were accepted.
Moved by Crake supported by Price the resolution be adopted.
AYES: ,:ohnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks,
Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell,
Crake, Ferrens, Gusling, huntoon, Jensen. (26)
NAYS: None. (Q)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 91223
By Commissioner Reel E. McPherson
IN RE: (SUPPORT) MICHIGAN BELL EDUCATION PROGRAM ON DIALING PROCEDURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Laeies and Gentlemen: .
WHEREAS Michigan Bell's recent requirement that area code e13 be usee for calls outside
the local zone seems te have caused confusion that often results in wasted time; and
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Larry Crake, Chairperson
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WHEREAS much of the confusion relates to the fact that no clear definition of local zone
has beer offered by Michigan Bell; and
WHEREAS it seems reasonable to expect that Michigan Bell should initiate an educational
program to inform its customers why the dialing procedure was chansed and to define local zone so
that users will not have to make two phone calls instead of one.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges Micnigan
Bell to provide information on cialing proceeures to its customers to alleviate confusion anc wasted
time
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson, Commissioner [:1st. W9
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Cemnittee anc the
Public Services Committee. There were DO objections.
Misc. 91224
By Commissioner G. William Caddell
IN RE: LAKE NAME CHANGE - WOODRIDGE LAKE, COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WdEREAS the owners of Mud Lake in Commerce Township have requested that the lake's name be
changed to Woodridge Lake, in honor of William Woodridge, the $econC 'iovernor of the State of
Michigan; and
WHEREAS a Mud Lake already exists in Oakland County in White Lake Township; and
WHEREAS by resolution cf the Zharter Township of Commerce, the Township Board has
requested that tne 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 Woodridge Lake, and that all future maps, reports and documents which may be published
by the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, and the United States Government Shall designate that
Woodridge 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 etoption of the foregoing resolution.
G. William Caddell, Commissioner Dist. #25
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee.
There were no objections.
Misc. 91225
By Rudy Serra
IN RE: RESOLUTION ENCOURAGE DETROIT TIGERS TO STAY IN DETROIT
To the kland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
'aliEREAS a decision will soon be made on a home for the Detroit Tigers; and
WHEREAS the team has a rich history in Detroit.
ROW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages the
team to stay in the City of Detroit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County and its political subdivisions support efforts
to bring that about.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Rudy Serra, Commissioner, Dist. #18
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There
were no objections,
In accordance with Rule XXII, the folOwing referrals were made by the Vice Chairperson_
FINANCE
a. NACo - Membership Dues
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. MAC - Michigan Social Services Budget Reduction and County Responsibility
b. Michigan Cept, of Social Services - InCigent Hospitalization
c. St. Joseph County Bd. of almm.-(Oppose) Four Year Terms for County Commissioners
d. Thomas Brachko - h.R. 123, English as Official Language Legislation
e. Daniel T. Murphy - Appointing Lloyd Hampton as Director of Central Services Dept.
f. City of Wixom - Report on SEMCOG Regional Development Project
g. City of Birmingham - Establish ?residential United States Postal Service
PLANNING & BUILDING
a. -T&WiTiip of Commerce - Lake Name Change for Mud Lake
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. City of Ferndale - (Support) Additional Prosecutors
b. City of Birmingham - Opposition to the Consolidation of Law Enforcement Services for
the City of Birmingham with the Law Enforcement Services Provided by the Oakland County
Sheriff's Cepartment
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LYNN D. ALLEN
Clerk
ROY REWOLD
Chairperson
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• OTHERS
Commissioners
a. City of Wixom-Report on SEMCOG Regional Development Report
b. Thomas J. Bulger - Washington Report for the Week of September 30, 1991
Mr. Serra questioned the approval by memners of the Redistricting Panel to hire outside
Counsel to represent them during a Court hearing without prior approval of the Board. of
Commissioners. He also stated the Prosecuting Attorney had volunteered the use of his staff to
assist the law firm.
The Vice Chairperson referred the matter to Corporation Counsel for investigation.
Mr. Ferrens recuested the ventilating system in the Cafeteria be investigated to see if it
could have been the cause of two Probate Court workers and one Pontiac Po -lice Officer laving
contacted what could possibly be Legionnaires' Disease. Mr. Ferrens stated all three persons had
been in the Cafeteria before becoming ill and that seems to be the only connection they all had.
The Vice Chairperson stated the next meeting of tne Board will be October 24, 1991 at
9:30 A. M.
The Board adjourned at 10:37 A.M.
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