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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 21, 1993
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Larry Crake at 9:41 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll Called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt,
Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
NAYS: Law. (1) (with notice)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Ruel E. McPherson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick to amend the Board minutes of
October 7, 1993, to show Resolution #93226 was referred to Planning and
Building and Public Services Committees, instead of the General Government
Committee as stated; and show Resolution #93227 was referred to Public Services
Committee, instead of General Government Committee as stated. Also on Page 364
of the Board of Commissioners Minutes the meeting date should read October 7,
1993 instead of October 8, 1993.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved as
amended.
Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the rules be suspended and the
agenda be amended as follows:
ITEM NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA
PLANNING & BUILDING:
b. Drain Commissioner - Minnow Pond Drain Bonds - Full Faith and
Credit. (Waiver of Rule XXVII, 5 day notification - P&B meeting
10/21 and, Waiver of Rule XI F-Direct referral to Finance
Committee)
AYES: Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
The Chairperson stated the Message of Veto for Resolution #93171 - Board
of Commissioners - Effective Date of Ordinances and Resolution Policy, is moved
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under Special Order of Business.
John King addressed the board.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93228
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COMPUTER SERVICES - APPROVAL OF LOAN FROM DELINQUENT TAX REVOLVING FUND
TO EXERCISE MOBILE DATA TERMINAL PURCHASE OPTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland entered into a lease/purchase agreement
with US Leasing International on behalf of the Computer Services In-Car
Terminal Fund at an annual interest rate of 8.30% for the period November 1,
1988 through November 1, 1995; and
WHEREAS the purchase option on November 1, 1993, will be $519,793 or
$61,241 less than the remaining lease payments over the next two years which
total $581,034; and
WHEREAS the County desires to exercise its purchase option in the Mobile
Data Terminal lease/purchase agreement by borrowing funds from the Delinquent
Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF) and repaying those funds over two (2) years at the
average monthly interest rate paid by the DTRF, which will fluctuate over the
term of the agreement; and
WHEREAS the County Treasurer as agent for the DTRF has determined that
funds are available and is willing to loan funds, thereby saving the County
approximately $33,085 over the term of this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to execute the attached
Borrowing Agreement with the County Treasurer as agent of the DTRF to exercise
the purchase option in US Leasing International Agreement No. 10008163 in the
amount of $519,793.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that principal and interest payments made to the
DTRF in repayment of this agreement will be accounted for in the In-Car
Terminal Fund, fund #63700.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REVOLVING FUND BORROWING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is desirous of borrowing monies from the
Oakland County Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund; and
WHEREAS the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Agent has determined sufficient
monies are available to loan to the County.
THEREFORE in consideration of agreements setforth below it is hereby
agreed by and between the parties as follows:
The County will borrow the principal sum of $519,793 from the
Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to be paid back in annual principal
and interest payments not to exceed two (2) years. Said payments
shall be deducted from the annual Revolving Fund distribution made
to the County on or about June 1st of each year. Interest on each
payment will be based on the average monthly rate paid during the
term of this agreement by the agent of the Delinquent Tax Revolving
Fund for that year's outstanding borrowing. The schedule of
principal payments will be:
Year Principal
1 $259,897
2 259,896
Total $519,793
It is further agreed that the County may pay off the loan at any
time plus accrued interest without penalty.
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Agent for Revolving Fund Chairperson
Board of Commissioners
Moved by McCulloch supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron, Crake. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93229
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COMPUTER SERVICES - APPROVAL OF LOAN FROM DELINQUENT TAX REVOLVING FUND
FOR REFINANCE OF IBM LOANS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland entered into two five-year loan agreements
with IBM Credit Corporation on behalf of the Computer Services at annual
interest rates of 6.23% and 6.78%; and
WHEREAS the remaining principal balance for both loans as of October 1,
1993, total $1,110,137; and
WHEREAS the County desires to refinance these two loans by borrowing
funds from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF) and repaying those funds
over three (3) years at the average monthly interest rate paid by the DTRF,
which will fluctuate over the term of the agreement; and
WHEREAS the County Treasurer as agent for the DTRF has determined that
funds are available and is willing to loan funds, thereby saving the County
approximately $23,089 over the term of this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to execute the attached
Borrowing Agreement in the amount of $1,110,137 with the County Treasurer as
agent of the DTRF to refinance IBM Credit Corporation Agreements No. G410711
and No. H212291.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that principal and interest payments made to the
DTRF in repayment of this agreement will be accounted for in the Computer
Services Operations Fund, fund #63600.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REVOLVING FUND BORROWING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is desirous of borrowing monies from the
Oakland County Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund; and
WHEREAS the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Agent has determined sufficient
monies are available to loan to the County.
THEREFORE in consideration of agreements setforth below it is hereby
agreed by and between the parties as follows:
The County will borrow the principal sum of $1,110,137 from the
Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund to be paid back in annual principal
and interest payments not to exceed three (3) years. Said payments
shall be deducted from the annual Revolving Fund distribution made
to the County on or about June 1st of each year. Interest on each
payment will be based on the average monthly rate paid during the
term of this agreement by the agent of the Delinquent Tax Revolving
Fund for that year's outstanding borrowing. The schedule of
principal payments will be:
Year Principal
1 $ 370,046
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2 370,046
3 370,045
Total $1,110,137
It is further agreed that the County may pay off the loan at any
time plus accrued interest without penalty.
Agent for Revolving Fund Chairperson
Board of Commissioners
Moved by McCulloch supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93230
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES - LEASED VEHICLES - ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY POLICY ON
LEASED VEHICLES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County Executive has reviewed the County's Leased Vehicle
Policy as amended by Miscellaneous Resolution #91235 and recommends the policy
be amended to clarify the assignment principles (Attachment A) thereby reducing
the number of County vehicles; and
WHEREAS the revised policy clarifies the criteria for assigning vehicles
and restricts the assignment of vehicles on a Home/Work (Overnight) status; and
WHEREAS the effect of the policy change is to encourage the use of pool
vehicles; and
WHEREAS because the County personal mileage reimbursement rate is below
other counties in the area and below the IRS allowable average and because the
effect of this policy may increase the use of personal mileage, it is
recommended that the personal mileage rate be increased from $0.25 to $0.28 per
mile for non-represented employees and represented employees whose contract
includes a "Me Too" clause for fringe benefits or personal mileage; and
WHEREAS the policy changes effectively could reduce the number of
vehicles in the County fleet by as many as seventy five vehicles saving the
County an estimated $210,000 in annual operating expenses and $945,000 in
capital costs; and
WHEREAS the County Executive has analyzed the rate at which vehicles are
replaced in the County fleet and has instituted the revised replacement program
with an estimated savings of $47,700 in annual operating expenses and $847,600
in capital costs; and
WHEREAS the effect of increasing the personal mileage reimbursement to
$0.28 would incur additional costs of $66,000 for the governmental funds; and
WHEREAS the combined saving of the programs is $191,700 in annual
operating expenses and $1,792,600 in capital costs for a total of $1,994,300.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners adopts the attached County Leased Vehicle Policy to become
effective January 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is directed to develop
the appropriate amendments to the County Executive's 1994-1995 Biennial Budget
Recommendation and present those to the Finance Committee for incorporation in
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the 1994-1995 Adopted Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that effective January 1, 1994 the personal
mileage rate be increased to $0.28 per mile for non-represented employees and
represented employees whose contract includes a "Me Too" clause for fringe
benefits or personal mileage.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
COUNTY POLICY ON ASSIGNMENT OF COUNTY VEHICLES
AS AMENDED AND RESTATED BY
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93230 - OCTOBER 21, 1993
It is the policy of the County of Oakland to provide the most economic
and feasible method of travel for those departments requiring transportation to
accomplish their mission and goals. It is recognized that, under certain
conditions, vehicles are tools and are necessary for the transport of persons,
equipment, supplies and specialized activity. When these conditions are not
met and a personal vehicle is necessary for the conduct of County business, the
employee will be eligible for mileage reimbursement in accordance with County
travel regulations.
The use of a County vehicle shall be based on the principles stated
herein. A vehicle may be drawn from a central pool as identified in Section I;
a vehicle may be assigned to a department under the guidelines provided in
Section II.
I. CENTRAL POOL
The Central Pool consists of vehicles housed at the Central Garage which
are to be used under the following conditions:
A. When departments are in need of unscheduled, intermittent or out-
of-county transportation. Generally, these vehicles are checked
out for short periods of time.
B. When it is necessary that vehicles be identified as County property
or when specialized equipment/vehicles are necessary for the
conduct of County business.
C. When replacement vehicles are necessary for assigned vehicles
undergoing normal preventative maintenance or repair service.
II. PRINCIPLES OF VEHICLE ASSIGNMENTS
The County Executive is responsible for the assignment of vehicles.
The basic principle in the assignment of a County vehicle to a department, a
group of employees or an employee, for the conduct of County business,
shall be in the best interest of the County in terms of economy,
improvement or necessity of operations.
In determining vehicle assignments, the County Executive must comply with
the following factors and conditions:
A. Mileage Driven:
Where it is determined that the average work mileage driven by an
employee or group of employees is in excess of 1,000 per month.
The mileage of vehicles assigned to specific departments under this
provision shall be inspected annually to determine if sufficient
miles are being driven in County business to necessitate continued
assignment to the department.
B. Specialized Equipment:
Where it is determined that the vehicle must have specialized
equipment to properly perform the functions of the job. The
impracticability of drawing a vehicle specially equipped from the
Central Pool shall be shown. Examples of such equipment are:
1. Emergency lights and sirens
2. Two-way radios
3. Specialized truck bodies
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4. Snow removal, field mowing and earth moving equipment
C. Specialized Vehicles:
Where it is determined that a specialized type of vehicle is
required to efficiently carry out regular functions of the
department for the purpose of transporting materials, equipment,
supplies and personnel to job sites. The impracticability of
drawing such a specialized vehicle from the Central Pool shall be
shown. Examples of items to be transported may include:
1. Construction tools
2. Surveying instruments
3. Radiological equipment
4. Heavy parts inventories
5. Testing equipment
6. Pumps and compressors
7. Laboratory equipment
8. Chemicals
9. Grounds and maintenance equipment
D. Specialized Vehicle Usage:
Where it is determined that a County vehicle is required to
effectively carry out the regular functions of the department for
the purpose of investigative or undercover work.
E. Terrain Conditions:
Where it is determined that the travel conditions are not conducive
to the use of personally owned vehicles. The impracticability of
drawing an adequate vehicle from the Central Pool shall be shown.
F. Transporting Non-County Personnel:
Where it is a regular function of the department to provide
transportation for persons other than County employees. The
impracticability of drawing an adequate vehicle from the Central
Pool shall be clearly shown. Examples are as follows:
1. Prisoner transportation
2. Transporting wards of the Court
3. Making arrests
4. Transporting hospital patients.
G. Elected Officials:
The County Executive, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Drain Commissioner,
Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Chairperson of the
Board of Commissioners and his/her Chief Deputy(ies) will be
permanently assigned a vehicle as part of the office.
The assignment of a County vehicle is in effect a trust. County vehicles are
not to be driven by family members or persons other than County employees
authorized to operate County vehicles. The County Executive reserves the right
to revoke such assignment, or invoke such other penalties as shall be
appropriate under the circumstances, whenever the employee is guilty of
improper care or use of such vehicle. Prior disciplinary action on the part of
the department or institution head will be considered by the County Executive
prior to any action taken.
Recognizing the conditions under which an assignment has been granted may vary
from time to time, each department or institution head in whose department
assignments have been made, shall notify immediately the County Executive via
the Central Services Department of any changes of circumstances calling for a
change of previously approved assignment within that department. To this end,
the County Executive will require annual justification of all regular
assignments.
III. HOME/WORK ASSIGNMENTS
It is the intention of this policy that home/work assignments shall be
kept to a minimum. In any case where it is determined that it is to the
County's advantage to have the employee take a County vehicle home at the
end of the normal work day, it is understood that the vehicle is to be
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used for the conduct of official business only, and, not for personal
activities. The County Executive, in determining "Home/Work" assignments
will give consideration to the following:
A. Reporting to Job Sites Rather than the Home Office:
Where it is determined that it is to the County's advantage to have
the employee report directly to the job site rather than to the home
office and later travel to the job site. In such cases, the dollar
savings in efficiency of operation must be shown or the need to
provide an expected public service apparent. An example is; if the
employee normally started work at 8:30 a.m. and had to report to the
office first, he/she would not actually start work on the job until
after 9:00 a.m.
B. Responding to a Job Situation During Off Duty Hours
Where the employee must report immediately to a job situation during
normal off-duty hours, under the conditions described in Section II,
paragraphs B, C, D, E and F. Whenever possible such assignments
shall be on a rotating basis from a vehicle pool.
The assignment of vehicles to an "Home/Work" status, are required to
be justified annually by the assigned department and approved by the
County Executive.
IV. GENERAL FLEET PROVISIONS
A. FLEET EXPANSION:
Each request for additional new vehicles (other than replacements of
existing vehicles previously approved by the Board of Commissioners)
shall, upon affirmative recommendation of the County Executive, be
submitted to the Finance Committee in specific resolution form for
approval. Further, the Finance Committee, when recommending the
addition of a vehicle to the Board of Commissioners, shall include
in that resolution an appropriation sufficient to cover the
acquisition cost plus monthly lease charges for the balance of the
current year.
B. COUNTY SEAL PROVISION:
All vehicles, less those used for undercover or investigative work
or those permanently assigned to elected officials and chief
deputies, shall be marked with a minimum eight-inch sized County
decal before a car is placed in service. Seals are not to be
removed after the vehicles are placed in service.
C. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The County Executive shall annually submit to the Board of
Commissioners, Planning & Building Committee, a report on the County
Lease Vehicle program. The report shall include a listing of the
number of vehicles assigned to departments, the total number of
vehicles in the fleet, and a list of vehicles authorized "Home/Work"
assignments, and any significant changes in the County Leased
Vehicle program.
V. COUNTY VALUATION AND TAXABILITY FOR PERSONAL USE OF VEHICLE
A. Vehicle Trip Logs
All employees with an assigned vehicle under Sections II and III of
this policy shall compile vehicle trip logs of all county business
and personal use. An annual summary of this log will be furnished
to the Accounting Division for use in determining taxability of
personal use.
B. Valuation and Taxability
All employees assigned a vehicle as part of their office shall have
included in their income for income tax purposes the personal use of
an assigned vehicle as follows:
(1) A pro rata share of the annual lease value, as established in
the Internal Revenue Code equal to the percentage of personal
use as recorded in the vehicle logs. Fair market value shall
be the purchase price of the vehicle.
(2) County provided fuel used for personal use will be valued at
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5.5 cents per mile or at current I.R.S. rates.
C. Personal Gasoline Tax Liability
The employee shall reimburse the County for any federal gasoline tax
liability on gasoline consumed for personal use. The amount of this
reimbursement shall be determined by the Department of Management
and Budget.
D. Commuting Reimbursement
All other employees with an assigned vehicle shall have included in
their income for income tax purposes for commuting and de minimis
personal use in accordance with the rate established in the Internal
Revenue Code. The County shall also be reimbursed for the gasoline
tax liability, if applicable, on any personal use exceeding the
mileage properly identified as commuting and de minimis use.
Commissioner McCulloch stated that Section V of the County Policy on
Assignment of County Vehicles was not mailed with the Board Packet but is now
included with the resolution.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Kingzett supported by McPherson to table the resolution and take
it up at the next board meeting.
The Chairperson stated a "YES" vote would table the resolution and a "NO"
vote would not.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Aaron. (7)
NAYS: Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, McCulloch, Miltner,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey,
Douglas. (17)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Kingzett supported by Aaron to amend the resolution by deleting
Part II, Section G, entitled Elected Officials on page 5 of the COUNTY POLICY
ON ASSIGNMENT OF COUNTY VEHICLES.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Mr. Kingzett's amendment:
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price, Aaron. (7)
NAYS: Gosling, Jensen, Johnson, McCulloch, Miltner, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Moved by Kingzett supported by Aaron to amend the resolution by deleting
"or those permanently assigned to elected officials and chief deputies" from
Section IV, B. COUNTY SEAL PROVISION of the COUNTY POLICY ON ASSIGNMENT OF
COUNTY VEHICLES.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Oaks, Obrecht, Pernick, Price, Aaron,
Douglas, Gosling. (10)
NAYS: Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, McCulloch, Miltner, Moffitt, Palmer,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Garfield. (14)
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A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron,
Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairperson made the following statement at 10:15 A.M.: "A public
hearing is now called on the General Fund Property Tax and Parks and Recreation
Tax Rates. Are there any persons present that wish to speak?"
No persons requested to speak and the public hearing was declared closed
at 10:16 A.M.
The Chairperson stated that the General Fund Property Tax and Parks and
Recreation Tax Rates resolution will be taken up under Finance Committee, item
e.
Commissioner Shelley G. Taub welcomed the Roeper City & Country School.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93231
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: CORPORATION COUNSEL/RISK MANAGEMENT - AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE BLANKET
BONDS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has researched and determined that Public Act
588 of 1978 (MCL 45.381) provides that a blanket bond, as opposed to individual
bonds, is legally permissible method of meeting statutory bonding requirements,
so long as the Board of Commissioners affirmatively determines that a blanket
bond for all officers and employees is in the best interest of the County; and
WHEREAS further research reveals that no such affirmative action has been
taken by the Board of Commissioners as it relates to blanket bonds for all
officers and employees; and
WHEREAS the current duplicative coverage provided by individual bonds
costs the County approximately $20,000 annually and, therefore, concluding that
the best interests of the County is served through acquisition of a blanket
bond for all officers and employees.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of blanket bonds for all County officers and
employees, consistent with Public Act 588 of 1978, at a cost savings of
approximately $20,000 annually.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Douglas, Garfield,
Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93232
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: 1993 COUNTY GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX AND PARKS & RECREATION TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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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 Headlee Tax Limitation
Amendment, results in the maximum allowable County tax rate of 4.4805 mills, a
Parks & Recreation maximum allowable tax rate of .2439 mill and a Huron-Clinton
Authority maximum allowable tax rate of .2236 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 4.2556 mills; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends that the County tax rate be set
at 4.4805 mills, the Allowable Tax Levy as constrained by the Compound Millage
Reduction Constitutional Tax Limitation and .0915 mill below the actual tax
rate for 1990, 1991 and 1992; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee recommends that the 1993 County General
Fund Property Tax rate be set at 4.4805 mills, the maximum allowable tax rate;
the Oakland County Parks & Recreation Tax rate be set at .2439 mill, the
maximum allowable tax rate; and the Huron-Clinton Metro Park Authority Tax rate
be set at .2236 mill, the maximum allowable tax rate; and
WHEREAS $134,806,812 is the estimated amount of the 1994 County General
Fund Budget to be raised by taxation based on the 1993 State Equalized
Valuation of $30,087,448,304 at the recommended rate of 4.4805 mills, together
with the voted .2439 mill for Parks & Recreation of $7,338,329 and the .2236
mill for the Huron-Clinton Authority of $6,727,553.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that each Supervisor of the various
townships and Assessing Officers of the several cities of Oakland County are
authorized and directed to spread on their respective township or city tax
rolls for the year 1993 the following tax rates to be applied to their 1993
State Equalized Valuation:
1993 County Voted for Huron-Clinton
General Property Tax Levy Parks & Recreation Park Authority
4.4805 Mills .2439 Mill .2236 Mill
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #93233)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES/MEDICAL CARE FACILITY -
CONTRACTING OF HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
on October 13, 1993, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted, provided the current level of service be maintained within the
proposal price of $71,700.00.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93233
BY: General Government Committee, Donald W. Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES/MEDICAL CARE FACILITY -
CONTRACTING OF HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Medical Care Facility Task Force was formed in the spring of
1993 with the intent to reduce the operating subsidy provided by the County
General Fund to the Medical Care Facility without adversely affecting the
facility residents; and
WHEREAS one task force recommendation was to explore contracting of the
housekeeping function, now provided by facility staff, to an outside firm; and
WHEREAS on August 13, 1993 the Purchasing Division released Request for
Proposal (RFP) #9800 soliciting vendors to provide housekeeping services to the
Medical Care Facility; and
WHEREAS upon review of bids submitted, Brunswick Maintenance of
Waterford, Michigan was selected as the most qualified vendor; and
WHEREAS the proposal submitted by Brunswick reflects a first year cost of
$71,700 for total housekeeping services, with additional hours of service being
purchased at $9.50 per hour, the base contract figure is $239,364 below the
1993 amended budget for this service; and
WHEREAS the applicable union representing Medical Care Facility
housekeeping employees has been notified and were unable to match the offer
provided by Brunswick.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes
the contracting of housekeeping services in the Medical Care Facility to
Brunswick Maintenance of Waterford, Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following positions be deleted from the
Medical Care Facility Housekeeping Unit (#163-13) effective the first day of
the payroll period two weeks after adoption of this resolution:
00903 Custodial Worker II
00921 Housekeeping Supervisor
01191 Custodial Worker II
02999 Custodial Worker II
03014 Custodial Worker II
03283 Custodial Worker II
03581 Custodial Worker II
03585 Custodial Worker II
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Copy of Proposal for Housekeeping Services on file in County Clerk's
Office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93234
BY: General Government Committee, Donald W. Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: HOUSE BILL 4964 (OPPOSE) PERMITTING EARLY VOTERS TO RETURN BALLOTS ON
ELECTION DAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS under provisions of House Bill 4964, a qualified and registered
voter may vote early by obtaining an absent voter ballot and returning it on
election day before the polls close; and
WHEREAS existing law requires absentee voters to return voted ballots
before the polls open on election day; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4964 raises several other concerns in that it would
result in additional work for clerks on election day and would require a
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separate counting board and separate accounting for early voters in order to
report back to the state; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4964 fails to address, if the early voter uses the
regular voter application, what reason should be specified.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners opposes House Bill 4964.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all
Oakland County legislators, the Legislative Agent, State Government Liaison and
the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Moved by Jensen supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht,
Palmer, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (23)
NAYS: Pernick. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #93209)
BY: General Government Committee, Donald W. Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: UNFUNDED FEDERAL MANDATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced
resolution, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with
the following addition as the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:
"that the Department of Management & Budget will calculate the cost
of state and federal mandates to Oakland County."
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93209
BY: Nancy Dingeldey, County Commissioner, District #11
IN RE: UNFUNDED FEDERAL MANDATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS unfunded mandates on County governments have increased
significantly in recent years; and
WHEREAS federal mandates require compliance regardless of other pressing
local needs and priorities affecting the health, welfare and safety of all
citizens; and
WHEREAS excessive federal burdens on County governments force some
combination of higher local taxes and fees and/or reduced local services on
citizens and local taxpayers; and
WHEREAS federal mandates are too often inflexible, one size fits all
requirements that impose unrealistic time frames and specify procedures or
facilities where less costly alternatives might be just as effective; and
WHEREAS existing mandates impose harsh pressures on local budgets and the
federal government has imposed a freeze upon funding to help compensate for new
mandates; and
WHEREAS the cumulative impact of these legislative and regulatory actions
directly affect the citizens of our County; and
WHEREAS on April 29, 1993 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
unanimously adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #93047 aimed at eliminating
unfunded mandates; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, in conjunction with other state, local, and
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national government representatives, has begun a national public education
campaign to help citizens understand and then reduce the burden and
inflexibility of unfunded mandates, beginning with a National Unfunded Mandates
Day on October 27, 1993.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland endorses the
efforts of NACO, MAC, MML, MIT and National League of Cities and supports
working with them to fully inform our citizens about the impact of federal
mandates on our government(s) and the pocketbooks of our citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland endorses organizing and
participating in events to begin this process on October 27th.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland resolves to redouble
efforts to inform and work with members of our Congressional delegation to
inform them about the impact of federal mandates and take actions necessary to
reduce their burden on our citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Oakland
County's delegation of Federal and State legislators and the Michigan
Association of Counties.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Moved by Jensen supported by Powers the General Government Committee
report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Jensen supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Jensen supported by Powers the resolution be amended by
incorporating the amendment in the General Government Committee report,i.e.
add the following to the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:
"that the Department of Management & Budget will calculate the cost of
state and federal mandates to Oakland County."
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93216
BY: General Government Committee, Donald W. Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - INCREASE VITAL RECORDS FEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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 revised in 1991 (Misc. Resolution
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#91222) which set the fee at: $6 for a certified copy of a live birth, $10 for
the initial copy of death, marriage or divorce record, and $3 for each
additional certified copy; and
WHEREAS the County Clerk/Register of Deeds and the Department of
Management & Budget recommend that the fee be increased to $10 for the initial
certified copy of a live birth and $5 for each additional certified copy in
accordance with the allowable statutory rate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the following revision to the vital records fee,
effective November 1, 1993: $10 for a certified copy of a live birth, death,
marriage or divorce record and $5 for each additional certified copy.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #93216)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - INCREASE VITAL RECORDS FEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #93216 and finds:
1) The fee increase for the initial certified copy of a live birth
record from $6 to $10 will result in additional revenue of
approximately $73,000 annually. This additional revenue has been
incorporated into the County Executive Recommended 1994/95 Biennial
Budget.
2) The fee increase for additional certified copies from $3 to $5 for a
live birth, death, marriage, or divorce record will result in
additional revenue of approximately $59,000 annually. This
additional revenue has not been incorporated into the County
Executive Recommended 1994/95 Biennial Budget, and an amendment to
the Recommended Budget will be offered during the budget hearing
process.
3) Total additional revenue from (1) and (2) above is estimated to be
$132,000 annually and $22,000 for the remainder of 1993.
4) The fee increase is effective November 1, 1993, thus an amendment to
the 1993 Budget is as follows:
General Fund (10100)
Revenue
212-01-00-2046 Certified Copies $ 22,000
906-01-00-2233 Income from Investments (22,000)
Total $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Jensen supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, McCulloch. (16)
NAYS: Miltner, Moffitt, Powers, Price, Aaron, Garfield, Kingzett. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #93214)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION -
MATERNAL SUPPORT SERVICES/INFANT SUPPORT SERVICES (MSS/ISS) PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution
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on September 30, 1993, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93214
BY: General Government Committee, Donald W. Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION -
MATERNAL SUPPORT SERVICES/INFANT SUPPORT SERVICES (MSS/ISS) PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division is approved for third party
reimbursement from public and private insurance; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) authorizes
Maternal Support Services/Infant Support Services (MSS/ISS) programs which
allow local health departments to provide needed services and invoice medicaid
for the cost; and
WHEREAS in order to participate in the program a health department must
provide nursing, nutrition and social work service; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division has sufficient nursing staff
to provide the required services; and
WHEREAS one (1) full-time non-eligible, one (1) 1,000 hour part-time
noneligible Public Health Nutritionist II positions and one (1) full-time
eligible Public Health Nutritionist III position must be created to meet
MSS/ISS qualifications as well as an interagency agreement with OLHSA for
social work services, the annual cost of these items equals $315,173; and
WHEREAS anticipated annual revenue from this program equals $822,908
which is $507,735 over the annual new program cost; and
WHEREAS the Health Division proposes to downgrade one (1) Public Health
Nursing Supervisor position (#1623600400) to a Public Health Program
Coordinator, and to transfer one (1) Clerk III from Health Education and
Nutrition Services (HENS) unit (#1623301238) to the Field Nursing Unit (#163-
36) to assist in this effort.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes
the Health Division to participate in the Maternal Support Services/Infant
Support Services program with the Michigan Department of Public Health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one full-time non-eligible, one (1) 1,000
hour part-time non-eligible Public Health Nutritionist II positions and one (1)
full-time eligible Public Health Nutritionist III position be created in the
Health Division's HENS unit (#162-33) and that these positions be supported
solely by MSS/ISS revenue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one Clerk III position (#1623301238) be
transferred from the HENS unit to the Field Nursing unit (#162-36) and be
designated as being supported solely by MSS/ISS revenues.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Public Health Nursing Supervisor
position (#162360400) be reclassified as a Public Health Program Coordinator.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the level of program service, including
positions, be contingent upon sufficient program revenues.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Health Division Proposed MSS/ISS Program on file
in County Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #93214)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION -
MATERNAL SUPPORT SERVICES/INFANT SUPPORT SERVICES (MSS/ISS) PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #93214 and finds:
1. The Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) has authorized the
Oakland County Health Division to participate in the Maternal
Support Services/Infant Support Services (MSS/ISS) Program and to
receive reimbursement from medicaid for services provided.
2. In order to participate in the program, the Health Division has
requested an additional three (3) governmental funded nutrition
positions and an inter-departmental contract with the Oakland
Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) for social work services,
with an annual cost of $315,173.
3. Annual revenue in the amount of $822,908 is anticipated from this
program, or $507,735 above anticipated expenditures.
4. The Health Division anticipates program operations to commence
around the middle of November 1993, with revenue being billed
immediately. Because of the uncertainty of program initiation, no
budget amendments are recommended at this time. The Health Division
will submit a financial report to the Finance Committee in June
1994.
5. The MSS/ISS program is included in the 1994-1995 County Executive's
Recommended Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Jensen supported by Oaks the Personnel Committee report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Jensen supported by Oaks the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Price,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling,
Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93217
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - CREATION ONE (1) GOVERNMENTAL FULL-TIME NON-ELIGIBLE
LEGAL SECRETARY POSITION IN THE JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION UNIT/CIRCUIT COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Circuit Court experiences a periodic need for substitute
Judicial Secretaries; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court currently utilizes a professional services
contract to obtain substitute Judicial Secretaries; and
WHEREAS all professional services contracts are being reviewed to ensure
that the contracts meet the criteria for independent contractor status as
recognized by the Internal Revenue Service; and
WHEREAS the use of part-time non-eligible Legal Secretaries would be an
appropriate alternative for the Circuit Court.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of one (1) full-time non-eligible
governmental Legal Secretary position in the Circuit Court/Judicial
Administration Unit to be filled as needed with part-time non-eligible
employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary and benefit costs associated with
this position be transferred from the Circuit Court Professional Services line
item.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #93217)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - CREATION ONE (1) GOVERNMENTAL FULL-TIME NON-ELIGIBLE
LEGAL SECRETARY POSITION IN THE JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION UNIT/CIRCUIT COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #93217 and finds:
1. Circuit Court - Professional Services budget contains funds for
contracted legal secretarial services.
2. The creation of one (1) full time non-eligible Legal Secretary has
been recommended instead of contracting outside.
3. The annual cost of the position is $24,938, $22,406 for salaries and
$2,532 for fringes.
4. The cost for the balance of 1993 is $4,777.
5. The adopted Professional Services budget included $26,000 for Legal
Secretary services; the Court has expended $20,854 to date.
6. The Circuit Court's 1993 Budget be amended as follows:
311-05-00-3128 Professional Services $(4,777)
311-01-00-1001 Salaries $ 4,292
311-01-00-2074 Fringes 485
Total $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Gosling supported by McCulloch the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Miltner. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93219
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 1993-1995 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE TEAMSTERS-LOCAL 214, STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL WORKERS
(JAIL HEALTH PROGRAM NURSES)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS representatives of the Teamsters-Local 214, State, County and
Municipal Workers and the County of Oakland have been negotiating a contract
covering thirteen (13) General Staff Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in
the Oakland County Health Division; and
WHEREAS a three (3) year agreement covering these employees has been
reached with the union for the period January 1, 1993, through December 31,
1995 and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS said agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee
which recommends approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the County of
Oakland and the Teamsters-Local 214, State, County and Municipal Workers, be
and the same is hereby approved; and that the Chairperson of this board on
behalf of the County of Oakland, be and is hereby authorized to execute said
agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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Copy of Collective Bargaining Agreement 1993-1995 on file in County
Clerk's office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #93219)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 1993-1995 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE TEAMSTERS-LOCAL 214, STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL WORKERS
(JAIL HEALTH PROGRAM NURSES)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #93219 and finds:
1. The Teamsters Local 214 has tentatively agreed to a three year
contract beginning January 1, 1993 for thirteen (13) General Staff
Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurses in the Health Division - Jail
Health Unit.
2. 1993 cost of the increase equals $49,565 which is $18,200 above the
amount budgeted in 1993.
3. Of the $18,200 needed to cover the remainder of the 1993 increase,
$8,200 will be covered by undesignated cigarette tax revenue and the
remaining $10,000 will be absorbed by the 1993 Health Division
budget.
4. The following amendments to the 1993 budget are recommended:
4-22100-162-01-00-3528 Misc. $(8,200)
4-22100-162-15-00-1001 Salaries 6,000
4-22100-162-15-00-2070 Fringes 2,200
$ -0-
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Gosling supported by Miltner the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Oaks, Obrecht, Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron,
Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Miltner, Moffitt. (22)
NAYS: Palmer. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93220
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 1993-1995 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division, the County of Oakland and the
Michigan Nurses Association have been negotiating a contract covering
approximately 129 Public Health Nurses of the Oakland County Health Division;
and
WHEREAS a three (3) year agreement has been reached for the period
January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1995 and said agreement has been reduced
to writing; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee which
recommends approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed agreement between the
County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association, be and the same is
hereby approved; and that the Chairperson of this Board, on behalf of the
County of Oakland be and is hereby authorized to execute said agreement, a copy
of which is attached hereto.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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Copy of Collective Bargaining Agreement 1993-1995 on file in County
Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #93220)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 1993-1995 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #93220 and finds:
1. The Michigan Nurses Association has tentatively agreed to a three
year contract beginning January 1, 1993 for the 129 Public Health
Nurses in the Health Division.
2. 1993 cost of the increase equals $185,379 for governmental funds and
$22,856 for special revenue funds.
3. The increase is included in the 1993 Health Division budget, no
additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Gosling supported by Price the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #93193)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: REORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution
on September 29, 1993, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted with the following amendments to the "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED"
paragraph:
1) add effective November 27, 1993 following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that.
2) referring to downwardly reclassifying the Economic Development
Information Systems Coordinator position, the position number should
be corrected from (19503-02820) to (19201-01717).
3) referring to upwardly reclassifying the Senior Business
Representative position, the title should be corrected to Senior
Business Development Representative.
4) referring to downwardly reclassifying the Senior entrepreneurial
Specialist position to Small Business Counselor, add no change in
salary grade.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #93193)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: REORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above referenced
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resolution on September 28, 1993, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93193
BY: Charles Palmer, Commissioner, District #16
IN RE: REORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Community and Economic Development proposes a
reorganization of the Planning Division and Economic Development Division to
provide greater efficiency and reduce current redundant activities; and
WHEREAS this reorganization will combine the Planning Division and
Economic Development Division under one Division titled "Development and
Planning"; and
WHEREAS this reorganization will produce a substantial savings of over
$200,000 in salaries, fringe benefits plus overhead savings to the Department;
and
WHEREAS the combination of Planning and Economic Development will result
in the deletion of three (3) positions and the reclassification of several
positions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners combine the functions of the Planning Division and the Economic
Development Division under one Division, titled "Development and Planning" as
shown in the attached organization chart.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following classification and position
changes be approved:
Delete the Manager - Planning position (19501-03428) and classification.
Upwardly reclassify one (1) Associate Planner position (19506-02004) to a
new classification of Supervisor of Community Assistance at salary grade
15, no overtime.
Reclassify the Manager - Economic Development position (19201-04720) to a
new classification of Manager - Development and Planning, salary grade
20, no overtime. Delete the Manager - Economic Development
classification.
Delete one (1) Planning Technician position (19504-01476).
Delete one (1) Associate Planner position (19505-01955).
Downwardly reclassify the Economic Development Information Systems
Coordinator position (19503-02820) and incumbent to Special Projects
Coordinator - Community & Economic Development and change the salary
grade of the classification to salary grade 13 from salary grade 15.
Upwardly reclassify one (1) Loan and Finance Officer position (19201-
04722) to a new class of Supervisor - Financial Services at salary grade
15, no overtime.
Upwardly reclassify the Senior Business Representative position (19201-
05258) to a new classification of Supervisor - Business Development at
salary grade 15, no overtime.
Retitle the Entrepreneurial Specialist classification to a new title of
Small Business Counselor (no change in salary grade).
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Downwardly reclassify the Senior Entrepreneurial Specialist position
(19201-04652) to Small Business Counselor. Delete the Senior Entrepre-
neurial Specialist classification.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Charles Palmer, District #16
Copy of Organization Chart on file in County Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #93193)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #93193 and finds:
1) The Personnel Committee has approved the attached resolution merging
the Planning Division with Economic Development under a new division
entitled "Development and Planning".
2) Annual Government funded savings related to the deletion of three
positions, the upward reclassification of three positions and the
downward reclassification of one position is $151,243 for salaries
and $60,550 in fringe benefits.
3) Government funded salary savings is $14,487 and fringe benefit
savings of $5,800 for the period of November 27, 1993 to December
31, 1993 (See attached Schedule A). The total savings of $20,287
can be used to offset the anticipated shortfall in investment
income.
4) The 1993 Budget be amended, as specified below:
1993
4-10100-192-01-00-1001 Salaries ($14,487)
4-10100-192-01-00-2075 Fringe Benefits ( 5,800)
3-10100-906-01-00-2233 Investment Income 20,287
-0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Huntoon the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Huntoon the resolution be amended to
coincide with the amendment recommended in the Personnel Committee Report,
i.e., in the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:
1) add effective November 27, 1993 following "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that"
2) referring to downwardly reclassifying the Economic Development
Information Systems Coordinator position, the position number should
be corrected from (19503-02820) to (19201-01717).
3) referring to upwardly reclassifying the Senior Business
Representative position, the title should be corrected to Senior
Business Development Representative.
4) referring to downwardly reclassifying the Senior Entrepreneurial
Specialist position to Small business Counselor, add no change in
salary grade.
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron, Crake,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93235
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - MINNOW POND DRAIN BONDS - FULL FAITH AND CREDIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the Minnow Pond Drain, by resolution
adopted on September 28, 1993, authorized and provided for the issuance of
drain bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $10,040,000 to defray part of
the cost of the Minnow Pond Drain; and
WHEREAS the bonds are to be designated Drain Bonds, are to be dated
November 1, 1993, will bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 10%, and
will be subject to redemption prior to maturity in accordance with the terms
and conditions set forth in the bond resolution; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain
from this Board a resolution pledging the full faith and credit of the County
for the payment of the Drain Bonds; and
WHEREAS the said drain project is necessary to protect and preserve the
public health, and, therefore, it is in the best interest of the County of
Oakland that the said bonds be sold.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the authorization provided
in Section 474 of the Drain Code of 1956, as amended, the Board of
Commissioners of the County of Oakland hereby pledges irrevocably the full
faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the prompt payment of the
principal of and interest on the Minnow Pond Drainage District Drain Bonds and
agrees that, in the event the City of Farmington Hills or the County of Oakland
shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer of the County of
Oakland for the amount of any
special assessment installment and interest when due, the amount thereof shall
be advanced immediately from County funds, and the County Treasurer is directed
to make such advancement to the extent necessary.
That in the event that, pursuant to said pledge of full faith and credit,
the County of Oakland advances out of County funds all or any part of an
installment and interest, it shall be the duty of the County Treasurer, for and
on behalf of the County of Oakland, to take all actions and proceedings and
pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of
such sums so paid.
That the County Treasurer is authorized to file with the Department of
Treasury of the State of Michigan a Notice of Intent to Issue an Obligation
with respect to the said Drain Bonds.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #93235)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - MINNOW POND DRAIN BONDS - FULL FAITH AND CREDIT
RESOLUTION
To The Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #93235 and finds:
1) The resolution authorizes the issuance of drain bonds with the
county pledging full faith and credit with the City of Farmington
Hills as the primary obligor.
2) The principal amount of the bond issue is $10,040,000 to be paid
back within 20 years at an interest rate to be determined by bid.
3) The statutory limit for County debt is $3,008,744,830 (10% of 1993
State Equalized Value). As of September 30, 1993, the outstanding
debt is $322,644,030.83 or approximately 1.1% of the S.E.V.
4) Of the total project, the County's apportionment is 2.68%. Funding
is recommended in the 1994/1995 County Executive Recommended Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron, Crake,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93224
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - 1993 FAST TRACK DRUG ADJUDICATION GRANT AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Grant Applications and Acceptance and Reimbursement Agreement
Procedures, M.R. #89105, requires grant amendments with a 15% or greater
variance be approved by the Board with a Liaison Committee resolution; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court's 1993 Fast Track Adjudication Grant, as
approved by M.R. #93049, is being decreased 22.6%, from $126,293 to $97,722;
and
WHEREAS the grant revision will more accurately reflect the level of
funds expended during the grant period, April 1, 1993 through September 30,
1993.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners concurs with the grant revision reducing the grant amount from
$126,293 to $97,722.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the grant revision and to approve further amendments
and extensions up to fifteen (15) percent variance from the revised award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Circuit Court's 1993 Budget be amended to
reflect the decrease in revenue and expenditures.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Adjustment Request on file in County Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #93224)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - 1993 FAST TRACK DRUG ADJUDICATION GRANT AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #93224 and finds:
1. Miscellaneous Resolution #93049 accepted a grant from the Office of
Drug Control in the amount of $126,293 to be used in the
adjudication of drug cases.
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2. The grant covered the period of April 1, 1993 through September 30,
1993.
3. The Office of Drug Control Policy requested the Circuit Court to
submit a contract adjustment to more accurately reflect actual
expenses.
4. The grant be amended from $126,293 to $97,722.
5. Circuit Court's 1993 Budget be amended as follows:
REVENUE 3-27345-
311-05-00-2185 Grant Revenue $(28,571)
EXPENDITURES 4-27345-
311-05-00-1001 Salaries $ (2,884)
311-05-00-2070 Fringe Benefits (325)
311-05-00-3777 Visiting Judge (14,785)
311-05-00-3295 Court Reporter Services (5,501)
311-05-00-3100 Juror Fees (3,940)
311-05-00-4898 Office Supplies (1,025)
311-05-00-5998 Misc Capital (111)
$(28,571)
Total $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Obrecht supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
County Executive Patterson vetoed Resolution #93171 on October 13, 1993.
Moved by Gosling supported by Douglas to reconsider Resolution #93171 -
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS POLICY, for
the purpose of amending the resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and
Resolution #93171 was before the board.
Moved by Gosling supported by Moffitt the resolution be amended in the
first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph by deleting Section 3.A. and inserting
the following:
"A County Executive veto of an ordinance or resolution must be
certified to the County Commissioners by deliverance of the veto
message to the County Clerk within 10 days, measured in hours and
minutes, from the time presented to the County Executive."
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Price, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch,
McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
Moved by Jensen supported by Schmid the Solid Waste Planning Committee
(Non-Voting Advisory Members) Appointments be removed from the table.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Commissioner Jensen nominated those individuals recommended by the
General Government Committee. They are Daryl N. Toby, George Schutte, Claudia
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Filler, Ted Starbuck, Albert Shay, Sr. and Patrick Kresnak.
Commissioner Schmid nominated individuals recommended by the Republican
Caucus. They are Rich S. Pirotta, Gerald Schlaf, Jerry Strang, Michael Tyler,
Lawrence E. Wesson and Robert Justin.
Commissioner Kaczmar nominated Peter Connors.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Pernick supported by McPherson the matter be referred back to
the General Government Committee.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Garfield called the question.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Mr. Pernick's motion:
AYES: Aaron, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick, Price. (7)
NAYS: Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling,
Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, McCulloch, Miltner, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers.
(17)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Douglas the nominations be closed and all
thirteen (13) individuals be appointed.
The Chairperson stated a "YES" vote would appoint and a "NO" vote would
not.
Vote on Mr. McCulloch's motion:
AYES: Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Price, Schmid. (21)
NAYS: Aaron, Oaks, Pernick. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and the
following individuals were appointed to the Solid Waste Planning Committee for
two year terms ending September 23, 1995: Daryl N. Toby, George Schutte,
Claudia Filler, Ted Starbuck, Albert Shay, Sr., Patrick Kresna, Rich S.
Pirotta, George Schlaf, Jerry Strang, Michael Tyler, Lawrence E. Wesson, Robert
Justin and Peter Connors.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93236
BY: Commissioners Sue Ann Douglas and Marilynn Gosling
IN RE: DIRECTIONAL MAPS FOR VISITORS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY CAMPUS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County operates a 300-acre campus with several building
that provide many services to the taxpayers of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS citizens, having business on the campus, often have a difficult
time finding the proper facility and difficulty in finding the proper office
once they locate and enter a county building; and
WHEREAS budget considerations have caused the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to delay the purchase and installation of outdoor directional
signage throughout the campus.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners directs the Facilities Maintenance Staff to install weatherproof
information boxes at the existing directional signs on each end of the campus
and supply each box with printed maps of the campus, for visitors to pick up
and take with them. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that maps showing office locations
and floor plan layouts be designed for each building on the campus and be made
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available for distribution at the main entrance(s) of each building to further
aid the public in easily locating their destination.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Sue Ann Douglas, Marilynn E. Gosling
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93237
BY: Commissioners Shelley Taub, Marilynn Gosling, Charles Palmer
IN RE: (OPPOSE) MENTAL HEALTH CODE REVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there are currently proposed revisions to the State Mental Health
Code which include and encourage the creation of a "Separate Governmental Legal
Entity", upon approval of the Board of Commissioners, and would eliminate any
governance of mental health services by the elected county board of
commissioners, including the approval of the County Mental Health's annual plan
and budget; and
WHEREAS these proposed revisions to the State Mental Health Code severely
undermine the good faith negotiations of our County with the State for the Full
Management Contract, and in fact, some of the proposed revisions punish Full
Management Counties by allowing those counties which form the newly proposed
"Separate Governmental Legal Entity", SGLE, to carry forward to the next fiscal
year up to 5% of unexpended funding; and
WHEREAS these revisions while limiting local match to a flat fee equal to
its appropriation in the fiscal year preceding the establishment of the SGLE or
FY 1992-93 whichever is greater, do not allow for other source funds to be
included in the computation of local match; and
WHEREAS the consequence of these proposed revisions, particularly the
creation of SGLE's, appear to be a reduction of the state's financial
obligation to care for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled adults and
children, and a shift of those costs to the counties while concurrently
reducing the counties' authority to manage the mental health care programs for
its citizens.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby oppose all of the proposed revisions to the State's
Mental Health Code which deal with the establishment of "Separate Governmental
Legal Entities", which shift state financial obligation to counties and which
violate the spirit and intent of the Full Management Agreement.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelly Taub, Marilynn E. Gosling,
Charles Palmer
The Chairperson referred the resolution to General Government Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93238
BY: Commissioners Shelley G. Taub, Marilynn Gosling, Charles Palmer
IN RE: OPPOSE STATE TRANSFER OF EXPIRED LEASES ON GROUP HOMES USED FOR
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO COUNTIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Mental Health intends to gradually
withdraw from its real estate function and will allow current state leases on
residential homes used by Community Mental Health Services Boards (CMHSBs) to
expire; and
WHEREAS upon the expiration date of a state lease, the Michigan
Department of Mental Health will notify the affected CMHSB of the expiration
and that the state will not renew the lease; and
WHEREAS the state's withdrawal from leases puts the burden on CMHSBs to
assume the obligation and raises numerous questions:
(1) What homes are affected by this policy - all or just those on which
Oakland County already holds service provider contracts?
(2) The state policy is vague in addressing maintenance and repair
responsibilities.
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(3) Previous experience by CMHSBs indicate that state records on
maintenance and repair of dwellings are inadequate, thus hindering
the ability to establish future maintenance planning.
(4) Leases that are 10 to 15 years old and expire will require a new
appraisal to set an updated lease rate. Will the state cover this
increased cost?
(5) Responsibility for costs of future major maintenance on such as
septic systems and wells is unclear.
WHEREAS the aforementioned concerns and many others make it abundantly
clear that state transfer of leases on Group Homes used for Community Mental
Health Services to counties is not acceptable unless these concerns and
questions are fully addressed and clarified.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners opposes the state policy of withdrawing when leases expire and
putting the responsibility on counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
Michigan Department of Mental Health and to the Michigan Association of
Counties.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley Taub, Marilynn
Gosling,
Charles Palmer
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
FINANCE
a. City of Royal Oak-Support Youth Assistance
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Mark Richardson, Attorney-Letter Objecting to Thomas Waffen as a General Pub
PERSONNEL
a. City of Royal Oak-Support Youth Assistance
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. MI State Court Administrative Office-Court Fee Revisions
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Chairperson stated the next meeting of the Board will be November 4,
1993 at 9:30 A.M.
The Board adjourned at 11:15 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN LARRY CRAKE
Clerk Chairperson