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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1994.07.14 - 8172 377 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES July 14, 1994 Meeting called to order by Chairperson Larry Crake at 9:38 A.M. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (23) ABSENT: Law. (with notice) (1) Quorum present. Invocation given by Commissioner John McCulloch. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Commissioner Dennis Aaron, who passed away on July 6, 1994. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the minutes of the June 23, 1994 Board meeting be approved, as printed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved. Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the rules be suspended and the agenda amended, as follows: ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE d. Department of Human Services/Community Mental Health - Transfer of Financial Function and Positions to Department of Management and Budget (Reason for suspension: Waiver of Rule XII.D - Direct referral to Finance Committee) ITEMS NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS a. Department of Facilities Management - Extension of "O"COM Functions through December 31, 1994 (Reason for suspension: Waiver of Rule XII, Procedure to bring matters before the Board) Vote on suspension: AYES: Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (23) NAYS: None. (0) Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 378 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the agenda carried. REPORT (Misc. #94181) BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson IN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT/BUDGET DIVISION - CREATION OF ONE (1) GRANTS WRITER POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on June 29, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94181 BY: Finance Committee, John McCulloch, Chairperson IN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT/BUDGET DIVISION - CREATION OF ONE (1) GRANTS WRITER POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County is operating under limited financial resources while the demand for services increases; and WHEREAS federal, state and private grant funding opportunities are available to various County departments; and WHEREAS the use of grant funded programs may be under-utilized by some County departments due to lack of staff and resources needed to apply for grants; and WHEREAS the establishment of a Grants Writer position would allow the County to obtain additional revenue to provide better service to the public; and WHEREAS the Department of Management and Budget, Budget Division would be the appropriate location for a Grants Writer position due to the financial nature of the duties assigned; and WHEREAS funding is available in the Designated Fund Balance for Operational Improvements. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the creation of one Government funded Grants Writer position and classification, at merit system salary grade 13, regular overtime, in the Budget Division of the Management and Budget Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the position be established for a trial period of July 1994 through July 31, 1995, continuance of the position based upon the revenue generating performance of the position. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1994-1995 Biennial Budget be amended as follows: 1994 1995 Revenue: (General Fund) 3-10100-909-01-00-9901 Prior Year Balance $23,183 $23,183 Expenditures: (Budget Division) 4-10100-122-01-00-1001 Salaries - Regular 15,373 15,373 4-10100-122-01-00-2074 Fringe Benefits 7,810 7,810 23,183 23,183 -0- -0- Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by McCulloch supported by Obrecht the Personnel Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 379 Moved by McCulloch supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted. AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake. (22) NAYS: Pernick. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94211 BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - JANUARY THRU APRIL 1994 DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single appropriation within the Department of Information Technology budget and then an amount equal to the actual expense is transferred to the user department with a summary report to the Finance Committee; and WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the January thru April 1994 data processing development charges to be $536,826 and the imaging development charge to be $7,899 for the governmental fund County departments; and WHEREAS direct charges to non-governmental fund departments and non- County agencies are $449,441 for January thru April 1994; and WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to governmental fund county departments is needed to fund these developments charges. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reviewed the January thru April 1994 Data Processing Development and finds $536,826 in the 1994 Data Processing Development budget (account #4-10100-181-01-00-6361) for transfer to the appropriate user departments consistent with the attached schedule. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $7,899 be transferred from the Imaging Development budget (account #4-10100-181-01-00-6367) to the Friend of the Court and Clerk's budget as detailed on the attached schedule. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Copy of attachment on file in County Clerk's office. Moved by McCulloch supported by Kaczmar the resolution be adopted. AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT (Misc. #94212) BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/EQUALIZATION DIVISION -STAFF INCREASES FOR CITY OF PONTIAC ASSESSING CONTRACT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 380 on June 29, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94212 BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/EQUALIZATION DIVISION -STAFF INCREASES FOR CITY OF PONTIAC ASSESSING CONTRACT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the State of Michigan allows the County Equalization Division to provide assessing services on a contractual basis to local units of government; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has approved an assessing contract between the Equalization Division and the City of Pontiac; and WHEREAS successful implementation of the contract requires the addition of three (3) Equalization Clerks (Grade 6), and related operating expenses ($5,000); and WHEREAS the funding shall be totally derived from the contractual arrangement with the City of Pontiac. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of three (3) governmental Equalization Clerks as follows: Position (19401-XXXX ) Equalization Clerk (Grade 6) " (19401-XXXX ) Equalization Clerk (Grade 6) " (19401-XXXX ) Equalization Clerk (Grade 6) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1994-1995 Biennial Budget be amended as follows: Revenue: 1994 1995 4-10100-194-01-00-1001 Equalization Services $46,958 $101,736 Expenses: 4-10100-194-01-00-1001 Salaries $29,451 $63,810 4-10100-194-01-00-2074 Fringes 15,197 32,936 4-10100-194-01-00-3514 Memberships 230 500 4-10100-194-01-00-3574 Personal Mileage 920 2,000 4-10100-194-01-00-4908 Photo Supplies 460 1,000 4-10100-194-01-00-6670 Stationery Stock 700 1,500 Total $46,958 $101,736 - 0 - - 0 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon contract continuation. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by McCulloch supported by Kingzett the Personnel Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by McCulloch supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted. AYES: Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas. (23) NAYS: None. (0) Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 381 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94213 BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - AMENDMENT TO POLICY ON APPROPRIATIONS CARRIED FORWARD AND ENCUMBRANCES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS through Miscellaneous Resolution #93156, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a policy on appropriations carried forward and encumbrances; and WHEREAS a portion of that policy, included in Section III.C. (7) of the FISCAL POLICY MANUAL and Section 24 of the 1994 General Appropriations Act (Miscellaneous Resolution #93269) states: "Appropriations shall not be carried forward for more than six (6) months into the budget year following the year in which they were originally appropriated. A status report on Appropriations Carried Forward will be incorporated as an integral part of the ensuing year's Second Quarter Financial Forecast for the purposes of determining their continuation for the remainder of the year."; and WHEREAS this policy is designed to recapture unspent carried forward appropriations so that they can be used for other purposes or returned to fund balance; and WHEREAS there are certain governmental appropriations that are specified by State statute as to their use, i.e. a portion of State Cigarette Tax funds which must be spent on Health Division prevention programs, and therefore would simply be automatically reallocated to the appropriate division and/or returned to the funding source; and WHEREAS rather than recapture these funds, the Administration proposes to allow unlimited carry forward of the specific funds, with a report being provided annually with the Second Quarter Financial Forecast as to balance and planned use. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes a revision to Section III.C. (7) of the FISCAL POLICY MANUAL to include the following wording at the end the section: Appropriations Carried Forward from funds which have uses specifically designated by State statute shall be exempt from the six (6) month limitation. However, the unspent portion of these funds will still be reported annually with the Second Quarter Financial Forecast. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Section 24 of the General Appropriations Act be amended by adding the following after the fourth (4th) sentence: Appropriations Carried Forward from funds which have uses specifically designated by State statute shall be exempt from the six (6) month limitation. However, the unspent portion of these funds will still be reported annually with the Second Quarter Financial Forecast. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by McCulloch supported by Wolf the resolution be adopted. AYES: Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. The Chairperson made the following statement: "A Public Hearing is now Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 382 called on the Transfer of Community Mental Health Accounting Function to Management and Budget. Are there any persons present who wish to speak?" No persons requested to speak and the Public Hearing was declared closed. REPORT (Misc. #94214) BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson IN RE: COUNTY CLERK-REGISTER OF DEEDS/ELECTIONS - CREATION OF (1) STUDENT POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on June 29, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94214 BY: General Government Committee, Donald W. Jensen, Chairperson IN RE: COUNTY CLERK-REGISTER OF DEEDS/ELECTIONS - CREATION OF STUDENT POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS one of the main functions of the Election Division is to oversee all county-wide elections and related activities; and WHEREAS the election process requires certain activities to be executed within a restricted time frame; and WHEREAS this division has experienced a significant increase in workload; and WHEREAS additional clerical support will allow existing Election Division staff to attend to more complex duties; and WHEREAS the creation of one (1) Student position will provide appropriate clerical support to maintain a competent operation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the creation of one (1) governmental Student position in the County Clerk-Register of Deeds/Election Division. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94215 BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson IN RE: SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO ALLOW COUNTY TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT OF PRISONER MEDICAL EXPENSES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS MCLA 801.4, 801.4a, 801.5, and 801.51 provides for the county to pay for medical expenses for prisoners, and allows counties to seek reimbursement for such expenses from the prisoner and from insurers; and WHEREAS current case law has consistently interpreted these statutes as requiring the county to pay for medical costs on behalf of prisoners from the time of arrest; and WHEREAS this interpretation unfairly requires the county to pay for medical expenses which resulted from injury while the prisoner was under the custody of a municipal, township or state police department, prior to the time of arraignment; and WHEREAS it is inequitable to require that one governmental entity incur medical expenses which ensued as a result of the actions taken by another governmental entity; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 383 WHEREAS MCLA 801.5a(1) presently provides: (1) The county board of commissioners may seek reimbursement for expenses incurred in providing medical care and treatment pursuant to Section 4 to 5. If a county board of commissioners seeks reimbursement pursuant to this section, reimbursement shall be sought only in the following order: (a) From the prisoner or person charged. (b) From insurance companies, health care corporations, or other sources if the prisoner or person charged is covered by an insurance policy, a certificate issued by a health care corporation, or other source for those expenses. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby request and support an amendment to MCLA 801.5a(1) as follows: (c) From the State of Michigan or one of its political subdivisions if the prisoner had been in the custody of a state officer or an officer of a political subdivision when the prisoner was injured or otherwise required medical treatment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk/Register be directed to send certified copies of this resolution to all Oakland County Legislators, Michigan Association of Counties, and the Oakland County Sheriff and Oakland County legislative liaison personnel. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Jensen supported by Taub the resolution be adopted. AYES: Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO COORDINATING ZONING COMMITTEE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee reports with the recommendation that Sue Ann Douglas be appointed to the Coordinating Zoning Committee to replace Kay Schmid for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 1994. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Jensen supported by Miltner the General Government Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Jensen supported by Miltner the appointment of Sue Ann Douglas as a member of the Coordinating Zoning Committee, term ending December 31, 1994, be confirmed. AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon. (23) NAYS: None. (0) Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 384 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment was confirmed. REPORT (Misc. #94210) BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - TRANSFER OF FINANCIAL FUNCTION AND POSITIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on June 27, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE REPORT (Misc. #94210) BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - TRANSFER OF FINANCIAL FUNCTION AND POSITIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced General Government Committee resolution on June 29, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94210 BY: Shelley G. Taub, Commissioner, District #12 IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - TRANSFER OF FINANCIAL FUNCTION AND POSITIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS with the adoption of full management, the budget of the Community Mental Health (CMH) program has increased to approximately $107,000,000; and WHEREAS the accounting and budgeting responsibilities for CMH programs have expanded and are considerably more complex; and WHEREAS it is sound management practice for CMH financial operations to be part of the county-wide accounting and budgeting functions within the Department of Management and Budget to ensure consistency with County fiscal management policies; and WHEREAS there are currently positions performing accounting and budgeting functions in CMH that do not have a direct reporting relationship to the County's Department of Management and Budget; and WHEREAS the Department of Human Services will retain primary liaison responsibility, however the Department of Management and Budget can provide on- going professional financial leadership and expertise to the CMH accounting and budgeting functions if these positions are organizationally located in Management and Budget; and WHEREAS financial services can be further enhanced by having those staff providing CMH financial support, reporting directly to the Director of Management and Budget; and WHEREAS the transfer of these positions to the Department of Management and Budget is consistent with an earlier resolution from the Board of Commissioners regarding the integration of CMH functions with County operations; and WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Board, on June 21, 1994 approved and recommends this transfer of function and position. Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 385 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the transfer of the financial functions from Community Mental Health to the Department of Management and Budget. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following CMH positions be transferred to a new unit within the Department of Management and Budget, Administration Division, entitled CMH Financial Services (fund #22200, org. #121-02): Position Classification 16601-03261 Chief-CMH Operations (Retitle to Chief-CMH Financial Services, same salary grade, no OT) 16601-00982 Auditor III (Reclassify to Financial Analyst II) 16601-07332 Accountant I (Reclassify to Accountant II) 16601-06603 Accountant IV 16601-05330 Junior Accountant 16601-07333 Accountant I 16608-03663 Account Clerk II 16608-04798 Account Clerk I 16609-01829 Account Clerk II 16609-04796 Account Clerk I 16626-01483 Account Clerk II 16626-02724 Account Clerk II 16626-06604 Account Clerk I 16635-05961 Account Clerk II 16635-06605 Account Clerk I 16636-02939 Account Clerk II 16637-04800 Account Clerk I 16639-02051 Account Clerk II 16622-07439 Account Clerk I (1,000 PTNE) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following two (2) positions, currently located in the Accounting Division and providing services to Community Mental Health, be transferred the new unit within the Department of Management and Budget, Administration Division: 1238001134 Accountant III 1238001435 Junior Accountant BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the positions transferred from Community Mental Health to the Department of Management and Budget will continue to perform CMH responsibilities on a full-time basis. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the reporting structure be reviewed in the 1996/1997 Biennial Budget process. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the primary liaison responsibility between the Community Mental Health Services Board and the County Executive continues with the Department of Human Services. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Shelley Goodman Taub FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94210) BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - TRANSFER OF FINANCIAL FUNCTION AND POSITIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 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 #94210 and finds: 1. The Full Management Transition Team and the Community Mental Health Services Board (CMH) recommends the transfer of the financial function and nineteen (19) positions to the Department of Management and Budget under a new unit in the Administration Division entitled "CMH Financial Services" (#121-02). 2. Two (2) positions currently assigned to the Accounting Division, providing services to CMH, will also be transferred to the new unit. 3. Two (2) positions scheduled for transfer are also recommended for reclassification, an Auditor III to Financial Analyst II and an Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 386 Accountant I to an Accountant II, annual cost of the reclassification equals $3,968. Sufficient funds exists in the CMH budget to cover the increase. 4. 100% of the individuals' time assigned to this unit will be spent on CMH services, all activity will be a direct charge to the Community Mental Health Fund (#22200). 5. For accounting purposes, the transfer of the budgets related to the positions will be retro-active to January 1, 1994. 6. The 1994/1995 Biennial Budget should be amended, as specified below, to transfer the salary and fringe benefits of all twenty-one (21) positions to the new CMH Financial Services Unit, and to eliminate $48,000 in anticipated Accounting Division revenue and CMH expense related to payment of services for the two Accounting positions to be transferred to the new unit: 1994/1995 Revenue 3-10100-123-01-00-2531 Reim. Salaries ($ 48,000) Expenditures 4-10100-123-80-00-1001 Account. Salaries ($ 59,119) 4-10100-123-80-00-2070 Account. Fringe ( 30,138) 4-22200-166-01-00-3201 Accounting Serv. ( 48,000) 4-22200-166-01-00-1001 Salaries ( 237,559) 4-22200-166-01-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 112,575) 4-22200-166-08-00-1001 Salaries ( 53,564) 4-22200-166-08-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 25,983) 4-22200-166-09-00-1001 Salaries ( 54,664) 4-22200-166-09-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 28,678) 4-22200-166-22-00-1001 Salaries ( 9,673) 4-22200-166-22-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 1,025) 4-22200-166-26-00-1001 Salaries ( 82,624) 4-22200-166-26-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 44,208) 4-22200-166-35-00-1001 Salaries ( 45,479) 4-22200-166-35-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 26,155) 4-22200-166-36-00-1001 Salaries ( 22,406) 4-22200-166-36-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 12,755) 4-22200-166-37-00-1001 Salaries ( 24,811) 4-22200-166-37-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 12,056) 4-22200-166-39-00-1001 Salaries ( 22,406) 4-22200-166-39-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 12,722) 4-22200-121-02-00-1001 M & B Admin. Salaries 612,305 4-22200-121-02-00-2070 M & B Admin. Fringes 306,295 ($ 48,000) $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Jensen supported by Taub the General Government Committee and Personnel Committee Reports be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted. Moved by Jensen supported by Taub the resolution be adopted. AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 387 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94188 BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT FOR 1994 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the Board of Commissioners for Grades 1 - 21 provide for a review and appeal process for departments and employees wishing to challenge the salary grade placement of classifications; and WHEREAS the First Quarterly Report for 1994 was submitted to the Personnel Committee identifying the reviews requested and the salary grade changes recommended by the Personnel Department after completion of this review process; and WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement salary grade changes resulting from salary administration quarterly report recommendations; and WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved this report. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration First Quarterly Report for 1994 which includes the following personnel actions: Salary Grade Classification From: To: Property Room Technician 8 9 (43910-07039) Chief-Parks Operations 14 15 (13401-03167) Telephone Comm Tech 10 12 Reclassify one position to (14710-03630 only) new class of Telecommunications Network Specialist, reg OT Sr. Financial Analyst 16 16 Reclassify one position in (61101-06518 only) Drain to new class Supv-Drain Financial & Admin Support, reg OT, same salary grade Pharmacy Technician 4 5 (16370-00199) Mgr-Veterans' Services 19 20 (17301-01929) Mgr-Animal Control 19 20 (17801-02282) Animal Control Supv 10 11 Same title, reg OT (17805-03558) (17810-03274) Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94188) BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT FOR 1994 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule IX-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #94188 and finds: 1) The Personnel Committee has approved the attached Salary Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 388 Administration First Quarterly Report for 1994 which authorizes implementation of salary grade placement changes of seven (7) classifications for eight (8) positions. 2) The annual cost of the reclassifications for the six (6) Governmental positions is $19,335 (Salaries - $14,154, Fringe Benefits - $5,181) and the cost for the remainder of 1994 is $8,180 (Salaries - $5,988, Fringe Benefits - $2,192). 3) The annual cost of the reclassifications for the two (2) Proprietary/Special Revenue positions is $6,479 (Salaries - $4,743, Fringe Benefits - $1,736) and the cost for the remainder of 1994 is $2,741 (Salaries - $2,007, Fringe Benefits - $734). 4) Funding is available for the Governmental positions in the Reserve for Classification and Rate Changes account. 5) The 1994/95 Biennial Budget is amended as follows: 1994 1995 10100-909-01-00-9902 Class. & $ (8,180) $(19,335) Rate Chg 52100-163-70-00-1001 Salaries 529 1,249 52100-163-70-00-2070 Fringes 193 457 10100-173-01-00-1001 Salaries 1,731 4,092 10100-173-01-00-2070 Fringes 634 1,498 22100-178-01-00-1001 Salaries 1,411 3,334 22100-178-01-00-2070 Fringes 516 1,220 22100-178-05-00-1001 Salaries 823 1,947 22100-178-05-00-2070 Fringes 302 713 22100-178-10-00-1001 Salaries 823 1,947 22100-178-10-00-2070 Fringes 302 713 10100-439-10-00-1001 Salaries 671 1,585 10100-439-10-00-2070 Fringes 245 580 $ -0- $ -0- 6) Funding is available for the Proprietary/Special Revenue positions in their respective funds. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Gosling supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted. AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT (Misc. #94186) BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION - TITLE AND SALARY CHANGE FOR FIRST ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL CLASSIFICATION AND EXCLUSION FROM MERIT SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on June 30, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be amended by adding an additional BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph stating that the appointment of the Deputy Corporation Counsel be submitted to the Board of Commissioners for approval. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing Report. FINANCE COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94186 BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION - TITLE AND SALARY CHANGE FOR FIRST ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL CLASSIFICATION AND EXCLUSION FROM MERIT SYSTEM Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 389 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County Executive has announced his intention to appoint Gerald D. Poisson to the position of Corporation Counsel effective July 1, 1994; and WHEREAS this appointment will leave the position of First Assistant Corporation Counsel vacant; and WHEREAS the County Executive proposes to exclude the position and classification from the Merit System and to fill the position by County Executive appointment; and WHEREAS the County Executive also proposes that the title be changed to Deputy Corporation Counsel to better reflect the position's authority; and WHEREAS the County Executive is also concerned that the current salary range for First Assistant Corporation Counsel at salary grade 21 is not competitive and will not attract candidates with the background and level of experience required by the County Executive and Corporation Counsel; and WHEREAS 1993 salary survey information shows an annual weighted average rate for deputy county counselors at $76,508; and WHEREAS the First Assistant Corporation Counsel salary maximum at grade 21 is $70,179 annually; and WHEREAS the County Executive proposes to increase the salary range to a level equivalent to the attorney chiefs in the Prosecuting Attorney Department, which has a maximum rate close to the 1993 salary survey annual weighted average for deputy county counselors. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of First Assistant Corporation Counsel be excluded from the Merit System and that the salary range be increased as follows: Base 1Yr 2Yr 3Yr 4Yr 5Yr Annual* 70,416 71,698 72,981 74,264 75,546 76,830 Bi-wkly 2708.31 2757.62 2806.96 2856.31 2905.62 2955.00 (*Annual rates shown for illustrative purposes only.) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the title be changed to Deputy Corporation Counsel. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94186) BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION - TITLE AND SALARY CHANGE FOR FIRST ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL CLASSIFICATION AND EXCLUSION FROM MERIT SYSTEM 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 #94186 and finds: 1) Resolution proposes to upgrade the position of First Assistant Corporation Counsel, change the title to Deputy Corporation Counsel, and increase the salary. 2) The annual cost of this resolution is $19,770. 3) The increase to the 1994 budget is $8,364. 4) Funds are available in the 1994/1995 Classification and Rate Change Account. 5) The 1994/95 Biennial Budget be amended as follows: 4-10100-909-01-00-9902 Class/Rate Chg. ($ 8,364) ($19,770) 4-10100-115-01-00-1001 Salary-Regular 6,137 14,505 4-10100-115-01-00-2070 Fringes 2,227 5,265 Total $ -0- $ -0- FINANCE COMMITTEE The Chairperson stated that the resolution will be held over until July 28, 1994. Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 390 REPORT (Misc. #94199) BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF - PERSONNEL CHANGE TO ACHIEVE TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) SAVINGS FROM EARLY RETIREMENT VACANCIES/SHERIFF COMMAND OFFICERS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on June 29, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94199 BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF - PERSONNEL CHANGE TO ACHIEVE TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) SAVINGS FROM EARLY RETIREMENT VACANCIES/SHERIFF COMMAND OFFICERS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #93165, which established the Early Retirement Incentive Program, requires that a twenty-five percent (25%) reduction of the cost of positions vacated through early retirement be achieved prior to the filling of the vacancies or approval of any reorganizations; and WHEREAS through a memorandum of agreement to their 1993-1995 contract, the Sheriff Command Officers became eligible for the Early Retirement Incentive Program; and WHEREAS the Sheriff Department requests to fill eight command officer positions vacated through the early retirement program; and WHEREAS to achieve the required twenty-five percent (25%) savings, the department requests to delete one (1) Sergeant position from the Fugitive Apprehension (FAT) Team; and WHEREAS due to a need for food service supervision at the Satellite operations, the Sheriff proposes an upward reclassification of one First Cook position. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners deletes one (1) Sergeant position (43915 01797) assigned to the FAT Team, located in Technical Services/Special Teams. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that because the savings from this deletion along with reductions in other areas of the Sheriff Department budget and an increase in revenues exceed the required twenty-five percent (25%) cost reduction necessary to fill vacancies resulting from the Early Retirement Incentive Program, the Sheriff Department be authorized to fill eight positions vacated through early retirements: 2 Lieutenants (43311 06465, 43618 07217) 6 Sergeants (43311 06468, 43314 00447, 43314 02169, 43415 01941, 43417 03081, 43915 03121) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one First Cook position (43335 04811) be upwardly reclassified to Shift Supervisor-Food Services. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94199) By: Finance Committee, John McCulloch, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF - PERSONNEL CHANGE TO ACHIEVE TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) SAVINGS FROM EARLY RETIREMENT VACANCIES/SHERIFF COMMAND OFFICERS 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 #94199 and finds: Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 391 1) The Sheriff Command Officers, through a memorandum of agreement, have become eligible for the Early Retirement Incentive Program. 2) The twenty-five (25%) percent cost reduction requirement amounts to $146,605. Proposed budget reductions to meet this task include: deletion of one (1) Sergeant position and related operating expenses ($79,858), elimination of Service Increment ($35,582), excess savings from previous task reductions identified in Misc. Resolution #93284 ($9,858), and increased revenue from O.U.I.L. Third Offense ($21,307). 3) In addition to seeking authorization to fill the eight (8) positions vacated through early retirements, the resolution authorizes the upward reclassification of one (1) First Cook position to Shift Supervisor-Food Services at a cost of $1,410 annually. 4) Implementation of the subject resolution requires the following amendments to the 1994-1995 Biennial Budget: General Fund Revenue (10100): 1994 1995 433-10-00-2379 Sheriff O.U.I.L. Third Offense $ 11,359 $ 22,717 General Fund Expense (10100): 439-15-00-1001 Salaries-Regular $( 23,109) $( 46,218) 439-15-00-2074 Fringe Benefits ( 11,739) ( 23,478) 439-01-00-6610 Leased Vehicles ( 3,300) ( 6,600) 439-01-00-6600 Radio Communications ( 577) ( 1,153) 439-15-00-3270 Clothing Allowance ( 237) ( 475) 439-15-00-1002 Overtime ( 967) ( 1,934) 439-15-00-1001 Service Increment ( 17,791) ( 35,582) 433-35-00-1001 Salaries-Regular 516 1,032 433-35-00-2074 Fringe Benefits 189 378 909-01-00-9901 Salary Adjustment 68,374 136,747 TOTAL EXPENSE $ 11,359 $ 22,717 -0- -0- 5) The number of authorized patrol cars in the Leased Vehicle Fund shall be reduced by one (1) as a result of this transaction. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Obrecht supported by Oaks the Personnel Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Obrecht supported by Oaks the resolution be adopted. AYES: Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (21) NAYS: Miltner, Moffitt. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94216 BY: Larry Obrecht, Commissioner, District #3 IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - EXTENSION OF "O"COM FUNCTIONS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1994 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #93259, authorized the issuance of appropriate notification to terminate the present agreements with twelve participating hospitals for the provision of "O"Com services; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #93269, Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 392 authorized 1994 funding for "O"Com through April 30; and WHEREAS through adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #94041, the Board continued that funding authorization to July 31, 1994; and WHEREAS while discussion of the future of the "O" COM operation continues, the Board of Commissioners wishes to continue the operation and funding of the "O" COM operation through December 31, 1994. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the continued operation and funding of "O"Com for the period of August 1, 1994 to December 31, 1994, and that the 1994 County Budget be amended as follows: FROM: 22100-141-01-00-2520 REIMB. FROM HOSPITALS $ 90,104 10100-909-01-00-3755 RESERVE FOR REVENUE $ 85,775 SHARING LOSS $175,879 TO: 22100-141-01-00-1001 SALARIES-REGULAR $ 68,031 -2074 FRINGE BENEFITS 37,974 -3278 COMMUNICATIONS 3,750 -3342 EQUIPMENT MAINT. 838 -3514 MEMBERSHIPS/PUBLICATIONS 37 -3574 PERSONAL MILEAGE 125 -3752 TRAVEL/CONFERENCE 63 -4898 OFFICE SUPPLIES 188 -4909 POSTAGE 88 -6600 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 36,917 -6640 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 119 -6641 CONVENIENCE COPIER 162 -6670 STATIONERY STOCK 37 -6672 PRINT SHOP 37 -6735 INSURANCE FUND 225 -6750 TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS 27,288 TOTAL $175,879 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following seven "O" COM positions in Facilities Management Administration/Emergency Management be continued through December 31, 1994: EMS Communications Supv. 14130-04676 EMS Communications Oper. 14130-04677 EMS Communications Oper. 14130-04678 EMS Communications Oper. 14130-04679 EMS Communications Oper. 14130-04680 EMS Communications Oper. 14130-04681 EMS Communications Oper. 14130-06035 Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. Lawrence A. Obrecht Moved by Obrecht supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted. AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94217 BY: John P. Garfield, Commissioner, District #9 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - "TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY" To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County has traditionally supported programs to aid in the development of children, including those that promote self-esteem, instill good Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 393 work habits, and champion ethics and integrity; and WHEREAS "Take Your Daughter to Work Day" has been devised by the Ms. Foundation to influence young girls to think more highly of females in general and of themselves in particular, by exposing them to successful women in the workplace; and WHEREAS an annual event dedicated to bringing one's son to work would certainly be decried by feminists as discriminatory against girls; therefore it necessarily follows that "Take Your Daughter to Work Day" must be discriminatory against boys; and WHEREAS Oakland County has undertaken considerable efforts to ensure an equal opportunity work environment, and to provide programs and services in an equitable manner without regard to race, sex, creed, or national origin; and WHEREAS to uphold the standard of equal opportunity in all its endeavors, Oakland County will observe "Take Your Child to Work Day." NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the observance of "Take Your Child to Work Day" in lieu of "Take Your Daughter to Work Day." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this observance shall occur once annually, on the same date that "Take Your Daughter to Work Day" is observed by other organizations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the administration be directed to provide proper notification to the employees of this observance, and to take all appropriate precautions to minimize risks to the County, employees, and their children in the observance of "Take Your Child to Work Day." Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. John Garfield Commissioner, District #9 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. Michigan Association of Counties - 1995 Dues b. Saginaw County Board of Commissioners - (Oppose) DSS Draft 16, Child Care Funding GENERAL GOVERNMENT a. Saginaw County Board of Commissioners - (Oppose) DSS Draft 16, Child Care Funding b. Township of Milford - (Support) Increase in 9-1-1 Fees c. Village of Milford - (Support) HB 4374 & 4590, Solid Waste Content Restrictions d. Osceloa County Board of Commissioners - (Support) HB 4374 & 4590, Solid Waste Content Restrictions e. W.K. Kellogg Foundation - Grant Extension/Families for Kids PLANNING AND BUILDING a. Michigan DNR-Senate Bill 1135 b. West Bloomfield Twp. - Support Amendments for the 1990 Solid Waste Management Plan Update PUBLIC SERVICES a. Township of Milford - (Support) Increase in 9-1-1 Fees b. Village of Ortonville - (Support) Increase in 9-1-1 Fees OTHERS Management and Budget a. Equalization - Ind. Fac. Ex. 5% Excess of SEV, Immuno - U.S. Inc., City of Rochester There were no objections to the referrals. The Chairperson stated the next meeting of the Board will be on July 28, 1994 at 9:30 A.M. Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 14, 1994 394 The Board adjourned at 10:04 A.M. LYNN D. ALLEN LARRY CRAKE Clerk Chairperson