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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
July 28, 1994
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Larry Crake at 9:45
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, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Joan Newby.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Commissioner Newby led the singing of the National Anthem.
Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the minutes of the July
14, 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
FINANCE
b. Department of Management and Budget/Purchasing Division
- Purchasing Contracting Procedures for Community
Mental Health
(Reason for suspension: Waive Rule XII(E) - Procedure
to Bring Matters Before the Board. Direct referral to
Finance Committee)
c. Retirement Commission/Defined Contribution Retirement
Program - Selection of Administrator
d. Health Benefit Consultant - Request for Proposal
(Reason for suspension for Finance, items c and d:
Waive Rule XI(C)1. Standing Committee's
Responsibilities. [Bypassed the Liaison Committee-
Personnel])
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
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a. Board of Commissioners/Reference Library - Creation of
One (1) PTNE Librarian Position
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Drain Commissioner/Caddell Drain - Drain Bonds - Full
Faith and Credit Resolution
b. Drain Commissioner - Resolution to Authorize the
Issuance of Bonds to Defray the Cost of Wastewater
Treatment Plant Improvements to the Holly Sewage
Disposal System
c. Drain Commissioner - Approval of Project Cost and
Assessment Roll, Advance of Funds for Long Lake
(Reason for suspension for General Government, item a.
and Planning and Building, items a, b and c: Waive Rule
XII(E) - Procedure to Bring Matters Before the Board.
Direct referral to Finance Committee.)
Discussion followed.
Vote on suspension:
AYES: Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf.
(22)
NAYS: Kingzett. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to
suspend the rules and amend the agenda carried.
Clerk read communication from Glen Yrjanainen regarding a
resolution for Long Lake Augmentation Well Project.
The Chairperson stated a Public Hearing for the Rose Hill
Center, Inc. EDC Project will be held at 10:00 A.M. on August 18,
1994 at the Board of Commissioners' meeting.
As part of a memorial tribute, Commissioner Thomas Law
eulogized Commissioner Dennis M. Aaron.
Commissioner David L. Moffitt delivered the following eulogy:
It's always difficult to follow such an eloquent speaker as
by fellow County Commissioner Thomas A. Law, more difficult still,
because words of suitable elevation are so elusive, to compose a
tribute worthy for our departed colleague Commissioner Dennis M.
Aaron.
In an effort to compose thoughts that would be a theme
appropriate to the memory of Mr. Aaron, I took the occasion to
review literary accounts of other cultures' views of life and
death. Common to all cultures in these matters, it seems, are the
notions that first, the departed is still with us, and that second,
it's possible that we can do something for or on behalf of the
departed.
In his book, Journey to Ixtlan, the best-selling author
Carlos Castenada was interviewing an Indian of the Yaqui tribe of
northern Mexico. Asking of this views regarding death, and perhaps
expecting to receive a simplistic, superstitious response,
Castenada was astonished when the Indian forcefully insisted that
when one dies, one returned to a certain place, a place he called a
"place of power":
"Every warrior has a place to die. A place of his
predilection which is soaked with unforgettable
memories, where powerful events left their mark, a
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place where he has witnessed marvels, where secrets
have been revealed to him, a place where he has stored
his personal power."
I submit to you that this place, this Auditorium, was place
of personal power for Commissioner Dennis Aaron. He came here
almost every two weeks, and even more often, for over twenty-four
years. Doubtless, it was a place of unforgettable memories; a
place where powerful events left their mark on him; where perhaps
he witnessed marvels; and where secrets were revealed to him.
Perhaps this will prove to have been such a place for many of us.
Granting that the legends that thread through the various
cultures contain a measure of truth, as folklore so often seems to,
and that perhaps Mr. Aaron is with us, is there anything we can yet
do for him? Isn't the record closed on the Honorable Dennis M.
Aaron?
We can take a hint from Ralph Waldo Emerson, the great
American transcendentalist poet, when he said that "Every Man's
death diminishes me. . ."
Life is the poorer, we lose from life's capital, when an
individual of Dennis Aaron's stature passes away. Think for a
moment. How often do we overlook the wisdom, advice, counsel,
humor, or friendship of our fellows here? How often have we given
short shrift to a resolution prepared by one of our colleagues?
How often have we walked out on an issue important to another
Commissioner, or didn't read a memo perhaps representing the fruit
of another Commissioner's thoughts on a topic, or gave no real heed
to an opinion they held? Then suddenly, they're gone. All of us
have done this at one time or another, and all of us have had this
done to us.
The Walk on Earth of people like Dennis Aaron is rare and
brief. What can we do for Dennis Aaron now? We should let his
passing remind us how precious a commodity our fellows are to each
of us. The advice, experience, perspective and energy of our
fellows should be respected, not diluted in private nor scorned in
public, but debated, weighed, and used to benefit us all.
If we do this, we'll have done something for Dennis. He'll
have done something for us, and we'll have done something for good
government in Oakland County.
And Dennis would have liked that.
Deputy County Executive Doug Williams read a commemorative
plaque which will be hung in the Board of Commissioners Auditorium.
On behalf of the Circuit Court, the Honorable Edward Sosnick
and Court Administrator Judy Cunningham read a letter from Chief
Judge Hilda Gage; the letter was presented to Mrs. Aaron.
The Honorable Joan Young, the Honorable Barry Grant and
Probate Court Administrator Barbara Consilio presented a memorial
tribute on behalf of the Probate Court.
On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, Commissioner
Lawrence Pernick, along with Chairperson Larry Crake and Vice
Chairperson Ruth Johnson, presented the following memorial tribute:
Beyond what we are required to do, there are those who are
called to do more; who by their very nature can never rest until
they have given the utmost in the performance of their duties. For
those with that calling, the demands of life are many, but so are
its rewards.
Our friend, Dennis M. Aaron was such a person. The rewards
of his life, both in his career in the legal profession and in
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civic and community service, were many. For his lifetime of
commitment to others, he garnered not just acquaintances, but vast
numbers of staunch and loyal friends.
We are grateful for the opportunity to have known and worked
with Dennis. We, who have come to recognize the quintessence of
his caring spirit, his forthright speech and his absolute
confidence in the values he lived by which were never shunned for
capricious conventional wisdom or political expediency, are
forever in his debt. The respect he has engendered is a monument
to his loving character, his love of life, his love of his
fellowman, his love of his family, his Country and community.
Dennis Aaron, with a personality larger than life, has left
each of us with many private remembrances; but to all of us, he is
an abiding presence which will never leave this County. As a man
who lived his life fully, but lived it equally for others, he has
raised the definition of public service and has shaped the future
of Oakland County.
In this tribute to Denny, we cannot say good-by; we say thank
you. Thank you to a friend who has walked with us this far, and
whose principles and example will continue to guide us.
This Memorial Tribute to our dear friend, Dennis M. Aaron,
County Commissioner District #23, has been spread upon the minutes
of this meeting as unanimously presented and adopted by the entire
Oakland County Board of Commissioners this 28th Day of July, 1994,
and it is directed that a copy bearing the seal of the County of
Oakland be presented to his wife, Marilyn, with our deepest
sympathy.
Larry P. Crake. Chairman
Oakland County Board of
Commissioners
Commissioner Aaron's sons, Brian and Jonathan, addressed the
Board.
The Chairperson called for a short break before continuing
with the meeting.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling,
Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94218
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MAY THRU JUNE 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 May thru June 1994 data processing development
charges to be $307,133 and the imaging development charge to be
$21,854 for the governmental fund County departments; and
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WHEREAS direct charges to non-governmental fund departments
and non-County agencies are $220,081 for May thru June 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 May thru June 1994 Data Processing
Development and finds $307,133 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 $21,854 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 Schedule on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Schmid the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Crake. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #94219)
BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/PURCHASING DIVISION -
PURCHASING/CONTRACTING PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
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, recommends the resolution
be adopted with the following additional paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Community Mental Health
contracts for providing of services and capital equipment
shall be approved and authorized by the full Community Mental
Health Services Board, reviewed by Oakland County Corporation
Counsel, and signed by the Chairperson of the Community
Mental Health Services Board.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I
move acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94219
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/PURCHASING DIVISION -
PURCHASING/CONTRACTING PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS through Public Acts 167 and 168 of 1993, the Michigan
State Legislature required all local units of government to conduct
a sealed competitive bid process for any contract over $20,000
except where the governing body of the local unit of government
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exempts certain services through a written policy; and
WHEREAS on February 10, 1994, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #94015 revising the
OAKLAND COUNTY PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL to conform
with the requirements of Public Acts 167 and 168 of 1993; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #94015 further granted the
Division of Community Mental Health a temporary exemption to the
revised purchasing procedures to allow sufficient time for the Full
Management Transition Team to review the impact of the public acts
and recommend purchasing procedures for Community Mental Health;
and
WHEREAS the Full Management Transition Team has recommended
to the Community Mental Health Board the proposed
purchasing/contracting procedures contained in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Board approved the
purchasing/contracting procedures as recommended by the Full
Management Transition Team on June 21, 1994, and requests the Board
of Commissioners include the recommended procedures in the OAKLAND
COUNTY PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners incorporates into the OAKLAND COUNTY PURCHASING
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, the Purchasing/Contracting
Procedures for Community Mental Health listed in Attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Community Mental Health
contracts for providing of services and capital equipment shall be
approved and authorized by the full Community Mental Health
Services Board, reviewed by Oakland County Corporation Counsel, and
signed by the Chairperson of the Community Mental Health Services
Board.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachment A on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Gosling the General
Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was
accepted.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Gosling the resolution be
adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Gosling the resolution be amended
in the Purchasing/Contracting Procedures for Community Mental
Health, Section II (CONTRACT FORMAT), Item D (Responsibilities in
contract development), Item 1(b), by changing the line so it reads
as follows: "Develop and conduct contract performance measurements
to include quality assurance measures."
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment
carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt,
Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake,
Dingeldey. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution,
as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94220
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: RETIREMENT COMMISSION/DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT
PROGRAM - SELECTION OF ADMINISTRATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted a
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (Miscellaneous Resolution
#94185 - June 23, 1994) for new employees, effective July 1, 1994;
and
WHEREAS successful implementation of a Defined Contribution
Retirement Plan requires the expertise of an outside consultant
specializing in the administering of such plans; and
WHEREAS an extensive Request for Proposal process was engaged
to identify and recommend a specialist with public sector
experience and the capacity to customize a Defined Contribution
Retirement Program that meets the unique needs of Oakland County
employees, including self-directed investment options, national
portability, participant education and information services; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends the selection of the
International City Management Association (ICMA) Retirement
Corporation as the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
administrator, a nonprofit corporation serving $3.5 billion of the
public employer assets, covering over 4,000 public employees; and
WHEREAS the ICMA Retirement Corporation fee structure
includes:
- Plan Administration Fees-0.35% on assets under management
- Investment Advisory Fees-0.10% on assets under management;
and
WHEREAS it is recommended that two sources of funds be
utilized to defray the aforementioned plan administration and
investment advisory expenses, first, the savings that accrues to
the benefit of active employees when participants terminate prior
to reaching vested status, and second, the reduced investment
advisory costs of the current Defined Benefit Retirement Program
that derives from migration of assets to the Defined Contribution
Retirement Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of
the County Executive and the Oakland County Retirement Commission,
the Board of Commissioners authorizes the selection of the
International City Management Association (ICMA) Retirement
Corporation as the program administrator of Oakland County's
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two sources of funds be utilized
to defray the specified plan administration and investment advisory
expenses first, the savings that accrues to the benefit of active
employees when participants terminate prior to reaching vested
status, and second, the reduced investment advisory costs of the
current Defined Benefit Retirement Program that derives from
migration of assets to the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Oaks the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks,
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Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake,
Dingeldey, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94221
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: HEALTH BENEFIT CONSULTANT - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as a result of escalating health benefit costs,
increasing budget constraints and the need to comprehensively
review the employee health benefit package, Oakland County is
desirous of soliciting proposals from firms qualified to provide
consulting services on Group Health Insurance and related benefits;
and
WHEREAS the consulting firm selected for this effort will
perform an overall functional, financial and competitive analysis
of the County's current health benefit program; and
WHEREAS as a result of the foregoing evaluation and based on
the experience of the Oakland County employee population, this firm
will determine if a more cost effective health benefit design can
be recommended; and
WHEREAS in addition, this firm will develop Requests for
Proposals (RFPs) for health benefit providers in cooperation with
the Fringe Benefit Review Committee, Corporation Counsel and the
Purchasing Manager, evaluate the RFP responses, negotiate rates and
make recommendations to ensure continuation of the best health
insurance coverage possible for Oakland County employees and
retirees at the most economical employer cost; and
WHEREAS lastly, this firm will work with Corporation Counsel
to obtain formal written contracts acceptable to Oakland County
with all health service providers selected and assist in the
education necessary for successful open enrollment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the issuance of a formal Request for
Proposal (RFP) to firms qualified to provide consulting services on
Group Health Insurance and related benefits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fringe Benefit Review
Committee evaluate the responses to the RFP and subsequently report
its recommendation to the Finance Committee prior to final
authorization to proceed is given by the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Powers the resolution be
adopted.
Moved by Kingzett supported by Powers the resolution be
amended in the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to have the Fringe
Benefit Review Committee's recommendation report to the Personnel
Committee also.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment
carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht,
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Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution,
as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (Misc #94222)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer,
Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING DIVISION -
AWARD OF CONTRACT - RENOVATIONS TO COURTHOUSE TO PROVIDE TWO
ADDITIONAL COURTROOMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the bid
results for the above-referenced project on July 19, 1994, reports
with the recommendation that the contract be awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder, F. J. Jones & Co., of Southfield, Michigan, in
the amount of $529,325, at a total project cost of $659,000.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building
Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing Report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94222
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING DIVISION -
AWARD OF CONTRACT - RENOVATIONS TO COURTHOUSE TO PROVIDE TWO
ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT COURT COURTROOMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #94190, dated June 23,
1994, the Board of Commissioners authorized the County Executive's
Facilities Engineering Division to prepare drawings and
specifications for construction of one new court suite and
alternate bids for the construction of a second court suite; and
WHEREAS in accordance with bidding procedures, bids for this
project were received and opened on July 8, 1994; and
WHEREAS the County Executive's Department of Facilities
Management has reviewed all bids submitted and recommends that the
lowest responsible bidder, F. J. Jones & Co., Southfield, Michigan,
be awarded a contract in the amount of $529,325; and
WHEREAS the total project cost for Courthouse renovations to
provide two additional Circuit Court courtrooms is estimated to be
$659,000; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $500,000 is available from
the 1994 Capital Improvement Program for Buildings and the balance
of $159,000 is available from the 1993 Capital Improvement Program
carry forward.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1) The Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the transfer of $659,000 from the Capital Improvement
Program - Building Fund #40100 to the Project Work
Order Fund #40400 to establish the Circuit Court
Courtroom Renovation Project.
2) The contract proposal of F. J. Jones & Co., of
Southfield, Michigan, in the amount of $529,325 be
accepted and the contract awarded in concurrence with
Planning and Building Committee recommendations.
3) Funds be provided in the amount of $129,675 to cover
the remaining project costs including Contingency.
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4) The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a contract with F.
J. Jones & Co., on behalf of the County of Oakland.
5) The County Executive's Department of Facilities
Management, Facilities Engineering Division, shall
notify the selected vendor of this award, in writing,
no later than 10 days after adoption of this
resolution. The award will not be effective until the
selected vendor has been notified.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Law the Planning and Building
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was
accepted.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Law the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gosling. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #94223)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/REFERENCE LIBRARY - CREATION OF ONE
(1) PTNE LIBRARIAN POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on July 20, 1994, reports that the resolution be
adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94223
BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/REFERENCE LIBRARY - CREATION OF ONE
(1) PTNE LIBRARIAN POSITION
TO the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #94195, the
Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the Waterford
School District to provide a quality education for Children's
Village residents through the provision of education and
administrative staff by the District; and
WHEREAS a component of the educational process includes the
operation of a library; and
WHEREAS under the 1994-97 contract, the County agreed to
provide librarian services to the Children's Village School Library
at a reduced cost than previously paid; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Reference Library provides Library
Services for the Oakland County Government; and
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WHEREAS funding is available in the Children's Village
contract to cover the cost of library services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of one (1) PTNE 1,200 hour/year Librarian for
the operation of the Children's Village Library. This position
will be multi-filled.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94223)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/REFERENCE LIBRARY - CREATION OF ONE
(1) PTNE LIBRARIAN POSITION
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 #94223 and finds:
1) Pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #94195, Oakland
County and Waterford Schools have contracted to ensure
a quality education for Children's Village residents.
2) A component of the education process that Oakland
County has agreed to provide is the operation of a
library.
3) The school year runs from August 21 through August 20.
4) Classes run on for 45 days then off for 15 days
continually throughout the school year.
5) In order to properly staff the library one (1) PTNE
Librarian I position is needed for a total of 1200
hours annually. This position will be multi-filled.
6) The annual cost of this position will be approximately
$18,925. The cost of the 1994 balance of $6,308 will
be taken from the 1994 budget. Funding is available in
the Children's Village Budget to cover the position
cost.
7) The 1994/1995 Budget shall be amended as specified
below, to provide Children's Village School with one
(1) PTNE Librarian position:
1994
1995
4-29230-165-55-00-3726 Teachers Services $( 6,308)
$(18,925)
And Expenses
4-29230-513-01-00-1001 Salaries 5,704
17,112
4-29230-513-01-00-2070 Fringe Benefits 604
1,813
$ 0
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Jensen supported by Kaczmar the Personnel Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was
accepted.
Moved by Jensen supported by Kaczmar the resolution be
adopted.
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405
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling,
Huntoon. (23)
NAYS: McPherson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94224
BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE OAKLAND
COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION TO CHARGE A FEE FOR
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR SEMINAR CONDUCTED IN COMMISSIONERS'
AUDITORIUM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County Development and Planning Division is
sponsoring a Planning/Zoning Commissions Workshop administered by
the Michigan Society of Planning Officials.
WHEREAS the Development and Planning Division would like to
hold this workshop at the Commissioners Auditorium. The Board of
Commissioners Rules and Regulations states that no fee for
attendance can be collected by any organization using the
Commissioners Auditorium.
WHEREAS the Workshop focuses on the information and skill
development needs of new planning commissioners or zoning board
members and will also provide an opportunity for those with more
experience to update their skills and knowledge.
WHEREAS the proposed seminar is scheduled for October 15,
1994, should this seminar be successful, the Development and
Planning Division plans to host one (1) such seminar a year; and
WHEREAS participants in the seminar will be required to pay
$12.50 for conference educational material.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves of the Development and Planning Division's
sponsoring of seminars to enhance community knowledge of local
planning and zoning.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners waives
the regulation prohibiting the collection of fees at the
Commissioners' Auditorium for the above-referenced seminar and
hereby approves the charge of $12.50 to cover educational material
expenses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an accounts payable be
established, in the General Fund, to receipt all fee revenue from
the seminar and to pay all educational material expenses, after the
seminar the account will result in a zero balance.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I
move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
Moved by Jensen supported by Moffitt the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Miltner,
Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon,
Jensen. (23)
NAYS: McPherson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 28, 1994
406
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94225
BY: General Government Committee, Donald W. Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: SEMCOG - EMISSION REDUCTION FOR AIR QUALITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS SEMCOG is organizing a business/government coalition,
the Clean Air Coalition of Southeast Michigan, to assure that the
7-county SEMCOG region stays in compliance with federally mandated
air quality standards; and
WHEREAS SEMCOG has petitioned the United States Environmental
Protection Agency to redesignate our seven-county area as a "Clean
Air Area", which would allow the citizens of our county to be out
from under additional mandatory control measures for auto
emissions; and
WHEREAS the Coalition is asking that business and the public
take voluntary low-cost and no-cost action to assure that ozone
levels stay within acceptable limits.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby support the efforts of SEMCOG and the
Clean Air Coalition of Southeastern Michigan by requesting that all
Oakland County citizens voluntarily defer certain activities, such
as using gasoline-powered equipment, fueling cars and trucks in
daytime hours, and by using lower vapor pressure gasoline, and by
carpooling and eliminating non-essential driving on Ozone Action
Days.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be
forwarded to SEMCOG, and to all major newspapers serving Oakland
County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
Moved by Jensen supported by Huntoon the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner,
Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Taub, Wolf,
Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Gosling, Jensen. (20)
NAYS: Schmid, Garfield, Huntoon, Johnson. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
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 (1)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 28, 1994
407
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
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94214)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #94214 and finds:
1) The Elections Division oversees all
county-wide elections and related
activities.
2) The election process requires certain
activities to be executed within a
restricted timeframe.
3) Additional clerical support will allow
existing election staff to attend to more
complex duties.
4) Governmental annual cost is $6,749 in
salary and $715 in fringe benefits.
5) Governmental funded cost for the period of
August 6, 1994 to December 31, 1994 is
$2,829 for salaries and $299 for fringe
benefits.
6) Funds are available in the Clerk's budget
to cover the position cost, the following
amendments to the 1994/95 Budget are
recommended:
1994
1995
4-10100-212-01-00-3297 Court Transcripts $(3,128)
$(7,464)
4-10100-213-01-00-1001 Salaries $ 2,829
$ 6,749
4-10100-213-01-00-2070 Fringe Benefits 299
715
$ 3,128 $ 7,464
7) The position will be reviewed in July 1995 to determine
if it should be retained.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Jensen supported by Pernick the Personnel Committee
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 28, 1994
408
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was
accepted.
Moved by Jensen supported by Pernick the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Newby, Obrecht,
Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson. (19)
NAYS: Kingzett, Miltner, Oaks, Pernick, Kaczmar. (5)
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
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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 28, 1994
409
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 $8,364.
4) Funds are available in the 1994/1995
Classification and Rate Change Account.
5) The 1994/95 Biennial Budget be amended as
follows: 1994
4-10100-909-01-00-9902 Class/Rate Chg. ($
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 referred the resolution to the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94226
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE (1)
PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY POSITION TO A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF CHIEF/LEGAL
OPERATIONS - PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney's staff and operations have
increased to maintain pace with judicial growth and to meet Oakland
County's changing law enforcement needs; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 28, 1994
410
WHEREAS the increased complexity of day-to-day operational
responsibilities of the Prosecutor's office has diluted the Chief
Assistant Prosecutor's ability to perform essential management
responsibilities such as strategic planning, development of
department policies and procedures, and controlling department
productivity; and
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney has requested that a new
classification of Chief-Legal Operations - Prosecuting Attorney
Office be created within Executive Staff as third in command with
general control over the department on a day-to-day basis, approval
of case strategy and dismissal decisions, oversight of specialty
units, and approval of departmental expenditures and personnel
matters; and
WHEREAS to reduce the costs of this request, the Prosecuting
Attorney has identified an existing Principal Attorney position to
be reclassified to the new classification; and
WHEREAS all attorney positions in the Prosecutor's Office are
excepted from the Merit System Rules, as per Rule 1, and the
proposed new classification will also be excepted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of
Chief-Legal Operations - Prosecuting Attorney Office be created
with the following salary range:
Base 1 Yr. 2 Yr. 3 Yr. 4 Yr. 5 Yr.
O/T
$72,177 $73,490 $74,806 $76,121 $77,435
$78,750 No
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the classification of Chief-Legal
Operations - Prosecuting Attorney Office be excluded from Merit
System coverage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Principal Attorney position
#41101-01126 be reclassified to Chief-Legal Operations -
Prosecuting Attorney Office.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94227
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION/EXECUTIVE SUPPORT -
DOWNWARD RECLASSIFICATION OF GRAPHIC ARTIST POSITION TO TECHNICAL
ASSISTANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a recent retirement in the County Executive
Administration - Executive Support Unit has resulted in a vacant
Graphic Artist position; and
WHEREAS there has been a thorough re-evaluation of the duties
and responsibilities of this position; and
WHEREAS because of technical advancement the duties and
responsibilities of this position currently require Desktop
Publishing Program experience and other computer related duties
that would typically be associated with the Technical Assistant
Classification; and
WHEREAS this position will perform technical support duties
to assist professional and administrative staff members and conduct
research for special projects and reports by reviewing documents,
gathering data, and organizing information; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 28, 1994
411
WHEREAS this position will continue to be located in the
Executive Support Unit in order that County Executive
Administration and other County departments may continue to utilize
the expertise and services of the Technical Assistant on an as
needed basis; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Department has reviewed this position
and recommends that it be reclassified to a Technical Assistant;
and
WHEREAS no additional cost to the County will be incurred as
a result of this downward reclassification, in fact, a savings will
be realized as a result of this action.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the downward reclassification of the Graphic
Artist position (1110501118) in County Executive Administration -
Executive Support Unit to a Technical Assistant.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94228
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - MERIT SYSTEM RULES, SUBMISSION OF
CHANGES TO MERIT SYSTEM RULES 13, 21 AND 22
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System
resolution requires that all changes in the rules and regulations
of the Merit System shall be submitted to the Board of
Commissioners at a regular meeting of the Board and shall become
effective thirty (30) days after such meeting unless objection is
received in writing by the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners, in which case the objection shall become a matter of
business at the next meeting of the Board; and
WHEREAS it has become desirable to change sections of Merit
Rules 13, 21 and 22 to incorporate language regarding the flexible
benefit plan as spelled out in the attachments to this resolution;
and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved
these changes at its meeting of July 20, 1994.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading of this notice
and the distribution of this notice and the attached copies of the
proposed changes to Rules 13, 21 and 22 to all Commissioners
present and absent to be considered as the official submission to
the Board of Commissioners of the described changes in Rule 13, 21
and 22.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk's office.
The Chairperson stated that by Statute the resolution will
lay over for thirty (30) days.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94229
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN - SECOND YEAR
IMPLEMENTATION
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 28, 1994
412
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fringe Benefit Review Committee comprised of
representatives for the Board of Commissioners and Departments of
Personnel, Risk Management and Management and Budget received
authorization from the Board of Commissioners in February of 1994
to implement a flexible benefits program for Oakland County
employees; and
WHEREAS a flexible benefits plan was implemented effective
July 1, 1994, with the assistance of Comericomp Benefits Consulting
for non-represented employees and those represented employees whose
contract provides for this plan; and
WHEREAS Comericomp Benefits Consulting and Oakland County
desire to continue with a second year of implementation which will
include the current group of employees plus those additional
represented employees with which agreement can be reached to be
effective January 1, 1995; and
WHEREAS Comericomp Benefits Consulting's fees based on an
estimated employee population of 2640 covered by the flexible
benefits plan are $100,540 including flexible spending account
administration.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
approves the continuation of the flexible benefits plan as approved
February 10, 1994; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Comericomp Benefits Consulting be
retained for the cost indicated to continue providing enrollment
assistance and support for 1995 and flexible spending account
administration through March of 1996.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94187
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - MERIT SYSTEM RULES, SUBMISSION OF
CHANGE TO MERIT SYSTEM RULE 24A
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System
Resolution requires that all changes in the rules and regulations
of the Merit System shall be submitted to the Board of
Commissioners at a regular meeting of the Board and shall become
effective thirty (30) days after such meeting unless objection is
received in writing by the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners, in which case the objection shall become a matter of
business at the next meeting of the Board; and
WHEREAS it has become desirable to change section 24A.3 of
Merit Rule 24A as spelled out in the attachments to this
resolution; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved
these changes at its meeting of June 15, 1994.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading of this notice
and the distribution of this notice and the attached copies of the
proposed changes to Rule 24A to all commissioners present and
absent to be considered as the official submission to the Board of
Commissioners of the described changes in Rule 24A.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 28, 1994
413
Copy of attachment on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Gosling supported by Douglas the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby,
Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94230
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer,
Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER/CADDELL DRAIN - DRAIN BONDS - FULL FAITH
AND CREDIT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the Caddell Drain, by
resolution adopted on July 12, 1994, authorized and provided for
the issuance of drain bonds in the aggregate principal amount of
$2,730,000 to defray part of the cost of improvements to the
Caddell Drain; and
WHEREAS the bonds are to be designated Drain Bonds, Series
1994 are to be dated September 1, 1994, will bear interest at a
rate or rates not exceeding 8%, 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, Series
1994; 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:
1. 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 Caddell Drainage
District Drain Bonds, Series 1994, and agrees that, in the event
the City of Farmington Hills, the City of Farmington, the City of
Novi, the State of Michigan, 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 the
County funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to make such
advancement to the extent necessary.
2. 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.
3. That the County Treasurer is authorized to file with
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414
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. #94230)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER/CADDELL DRAIN - DRAIN BONDS - FULL FAITH
AND CREDIT RESOLUTION
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 #94230 and finds:
1) The resolution authorizes the issuance of Drain Bonds
with the County pledging full faith and credit with the
Cities of Farmington Hills, Farmington, and Novi, the
State of Michigan and the County of Oakland as the
primary obligor.
2) The principal amount of the bond issue is $2,730,000 at
an interest rate not to exceed 8% to be paid back
within 20 years.
3) The statutory limit for County debt is $3,008,744,830
(10% of 1993 State Equalized Value). As of June 30,
1994, the outstanding debt is $370,692,665.93 or
approximately 1.2% of the S.E.V.
4) Of the total bond sale of $2,730,000, the County's
apportionment is 5.6% ($162,400).
5) The County's share of the assessment will be paid over
the life of the bonds and charged to the General Fund
Non-Departmental account titled "Road Commission -
Drain Assessments". No additional funding is requested
at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Wolf 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, Law. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94231
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer,
Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE
OF BONDS TO DEFRAY THE COST OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HOLLY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland (the "County") and the Village
of Holly (the "Village") have entered into the Holly Sewage
Disposal System (Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements) Contract
dated as of March 1, 1994 (the "Contract"), pursuant to the
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 28, 1994
415
provisions of Act No. 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as
amended ("Act 342"); and
WHEREAS the Contract provides for the issuance of bonds in
one or more series by the County to defray all or part of the cost
of the wastewater treatment plant improvements to the Holly Sewage
Disposal System as described in the Contract (the "Project"), said
bonds to be secured by the contractual obligation of the Village to
pay to the County amounts sufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on the bonds and to pay such paying agent fees and other
expenses as may be incurred on account of the bonds; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the County of Oakland
that bonds be issued to defray the cost of the Project and that the
Project be acquired and constructed in accordance with the
provisions of the Contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
Oakland County, Michigan, as follows:
1. AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS - PURPOSE. Bonds of the County
aggregating the principal sum of One Million Four Hundred Sixty
Thousand Dollars ($1,460,000) shall be issued and sold pursuant to
the provisions of Act 342, and other applicable statutory
provisions, for the purpose of defraying the cost of acquiring and
constructing the Project.
2. BOND DETAILS. The bonds shall be designated "Oakland
County Sewage Disposal (Holly System) Bonds (Limited Tax General
Obligation)"; shall be dated September 1, 1994; shall be numbered
from 1 upwards; shall be fully registered; shall be in the
denomination of $5,000 each or any integral multiple thereof not
exceeding the aggregate principal amount for each maturity at the
option of the purchaser thereof; shall bear interest at a rate or
rates not exceeding 8% per annum to be determined upon the sale
thereof payable on May 1, 1995, and semiannually thereafter on the
first days of May and November in each year; and shall mature on
May 1 in each year as follows:
YEAR ACCOUNT
1995 110,000
1996 125,000
1997 125,000
1998 125,000
1999 150,000
2000 150,000
2001 150,000
2002 175,000
2003 175,000
2004 175,000
3. PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST. The principal of
and interest on the bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the
United States. Principal shall be payable upon presentation and
surrender of the bonds to the bond registrar and paying agent as
they severally mature. Interest shall be paid to the registered
owner of each bond as shown on the registration books at the close
of business on the 15th day of the calendar month preceding the
month in which the interest payment is due. Interest shall be paid
when due by check or draft drawn upon and mailed by the bond
registrar and paying agent to the registered owner at the
registered address.
4. PRIOR REDEMPTION. The bonds shall not be subject to
redemption prior to maturity.
5. BOND REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT. The County Treasurer
shall designate, and may enter into an agreement with, a bond
registrar and paying agent for the bonds which shall be a bank or
trust company located in the State of Michigan which is qualified
to act in such capacity under the laws of the United States of
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America or the State of Michigan. The County Treasurer may from
time to time as required designate a similarly qualified successor
bond registrar and paying agent.
6. EXECUTION, AUTHENTICATION AND DELIVERY OF BONDS. The
bonds shall be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile
signatures of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and the
County Clerk and authenticated by the manual signature of an
authorized representative of the bond registrar and paying agent,
and the seal of the County (or a facsimile thereof) shall be
impressed or imprinted on the bonds. After the bonds have been
executed and authenticated for delivery to the original purchaser
thereof, they shall be delivered by the County Treasurer to the
purchaser upon receipt of the purchase price. Additional bonds
bearing the facsimile signatures of the Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners and the County Clerk and upon which the seal of the
County (or a facsimile thereof) is impressed or imprinted may be
delivered to the bond registrar and paying agent for authentication
and delivery in connection with the exchange or transfer of bonds.
The bond registrar and paying agent shall indicate on each bond
the date of its authentication.
7. EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER OF BONDS. Any bond, upon
surrender thereof to the bond registrar and paying agent with a
written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the bond registrar
and paying agent duly executed by the registered owner or his duly
authorized attorney, at the option of the registered owner thereof,
may be exchanged for bonds of any other authorized denominations of
the same aggregate principal amount and maturity date and bearing
the same rate of interest as the surrendered bond.
Each bond shall be transferable only upon the books of the
County, which shall be kept for that purpose by the bond registrar
and paying agent, upon surrender of such bond together with a
written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the bond registrar
and paying agent duly executed by the registered owner or his duly
authorized attorney.
Upon the exchange or transfer of any bond, the bond registrar
and paying agent on behalf of the County shall cancel the
surrendered bond and shall authenticate and deliver to the
transferee a new bond or bonds of any authorized denomination of
the same aggregate principal amount and maturity date and bearing
the same rate of interest as the surrendered bond. If, at the time
the bond registrar and paying agent authenticates and delivers a
new bond pursuant to this section, payment of interest on the bonds
is in default, the bond registrar and paying agent shall endorse
upon the new bond the following: "Payment of interest on this bond
is in default. The last date to which interest has been paid is
__________________."
The County and the bond registrar and paying agent may deem
and treat the person in whose name any bond shall be registered
upon the books of the County as the absolute owner of such bond,
whether such bond shall be overdue or not, for the purpose of
receiving payment of the principal of and interest on such bond and
for all other purposes, and all payments made to any such
registered owner, or upon his order, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 3 of this resolution shall be valid and
effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such bond to
the extent of the sum or sums so paid, and neither the County nor
the bond registrar and paying agent shall be affected by any notice
to the contrary. The County agrees to indemnify and save the bond
registrar and paying agent harmless from and against any and all
loss, cost, charge, expense, judgment or liability incurred by it,
acting in good faith and without negligence hereunder, in so
treating such registered owner.
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For every exchange or transfer of bonds, the County or the
bond registrar and paying agent may make a charge sufficient to
reimburse it for any tax, fee or other governmental charge required
to be paid with respect to such exchange or transfer, which sum or
sums shall be paid by the person requesting such exchange or
transfer as a condition precedent to the exercise of the privilege
of making such exchange or transfer.
The bond registrar and paying agent shall not be required to
transfer or exchange bonds or portions of bonds which have been
selected for redemption.
8. FORM OF BONDS. The bonds shall be in substantially the
following form:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
OAKLAND COUNTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL
(HOLLY SYSTEM) BONDS
(LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION)
INTEREST RATE MATURITY DATE DATE OF ORIGINAL ISSUE
CUSIP
September 1, 1994
Registered Owner:
Principal Amount:
The County of Oakland, State of Michigan (the "County")
acknowledges itself indebted to and for value received hereby
promises to pay to the Registered Owner identified above, or
registered assigns, the Principal Amount set forth above on the
Maturity Date specified above, unless redeemed prior thereto as
hereinafter provided, upon presentation and surrender of this bond
at the office of ___________________________________________ in the
city of __________, Michigan, the bond registrar and paying agent,
and to pay to the Registered Owner, as shown on the registration
books at the close of business on the 15th day of the calendar
month preceding the month in which an interest payment is due, by
check or draft drawn upon and mailed by the bond registrar and
paying agent by first class mail postage prepaid to the Registered
Owner at the registered address, interest on such Principal Amount
from the Date of Original Issue or such later date through which
interest shall have been paid until the County's obligation with
respect to the payment of such Principal Amount is discharged at
the rate per annum specified above. Interest is payable on the
first days of May and November in each year, commencing on May 1,
1995. Principal and interest are payable in lawful money of the
United States of America.
This bond is one of a series of bonds aggregating the
principal sum of One Million Four Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars
($1,460,000) issued by the County under and pursuant to and in full
conformity with the Constitution and Statutes of Michigan
(especially Act No. 342, Public Acts of 1939, as amended) and a
bond authorizing resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners
of the County (the "Resolution") for the purpose of defraying part
of the cost of acquiring, constructing and financing the wastewater
treatment plant improvements to the Holly Sewage Disposal System
(the "Project"). The bonds of this series are issued in
anticipation of payments to be made by the Village of Holly (the
"Village") in the aggregate principal amount of One Million Four
Hundred Sixty Thousand ($1,460,000) pursuant to a contract between
the County and the Village dated as of March 1, 1994 (the
"Contract"). The full faith and credit of the Village have been
pledged to the prompt payment of the principal amount of the bonds
of this series and the interest thereon as the same become due. As
additional security the full faith and credit of the County have
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been pledged for the prompt payment of the principal of and
interest on the bonds of this series. Taxes levied by the County
and the Village to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds
of this series are subject to constitutional tax limitations.
This bond is transferable, as provided in the Resolution,
only upon the books of the County kept for that purpose by the bond
registrar and paying agent, upon the surrender of this bond
together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the
bond registrar and paying agent duly executed by the registered
owner or his attorney duly authorized in writing. Upon the
exchange or transfer of this bond a new bond or bonds of any
authorized denomination, in the same aggregate principal amount and
of the same interest rate and maturity, shall be authenticated and
delivered to the transferee in exchange therefor as provided in the
Resolution, and upon payment of the charges, if any, therein
provided. Bonds so authenticated and delivered shall be in the
denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof not
exceeding the aggregate principal amount for each maturity.
The bond registrar and paying agent shall not be required to
transfer or exchange bonds or portions of bonds which have been
selected for redemption. The bonds are not subject to redemption
prior to maturity.
It is hereby certified, recited and declared that all acts,
conditions and things required to exist, happen and be performed
precedent to and in the issuance of the bonds of this series,
existed, have happened and have been performed in due time, form
and manner as required by law, and that the total indebtedness of
said County, including the series of bonds of which this bond is
one, does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County of Oakland, Michigan, by its
Board of Commissioners, has caused this bond to be executed in its
name by facsimile signatures of the Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners and the County Clerk and its corporate seal (or a
facsimile thereof) to be impressed or imprinted hereon. This bond
shall not be valid unless the Certificate of Authentication has
been manually executed by an authorized representative of the bond
registrar and paying agent.
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
(SEAL)
By:
________________________________
Chairman, Board of
Commissioners
And:
________________________________
County Clerk
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
This bond is one of the bonds described in the within
mentioned Resolution. __________________________________
Bond Registrar and Paying Agent
By: __________________________
Authorized Representative
AUTHENTICATION DATE:
ASSIGNMENT
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and
transfers unto __________________________________________________
(please print or type name, address and taxpayer identification
number of transferee) the within bond and all rights thereunder and
does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint
_________________________________________________________________at
torney to transfer the within bond on the books kept for
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registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the
premises.
Dated:______________
_______________________________
Signature Guaranteed:
_______________________________
Signature(s) must be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor
institution participating in a Securities Transfer Association
recognized signature guarantee program.
9. SECURITY. The bonds shall be issued in anticipation of
payments to be made by the Village pursuant to the Contract. The
bonds shall be secured primarily by the full faith and credit
pledge made by the Village in the Contract pursuant to the
authorization contained in Act 342. As additional and secondary
security the full faith and credit of the County are pledged for
the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds as
the same shall become due. If the Village shall fail to make
payments to the County which are sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on the bonds as the same shall become due, an amount
sufficient to pay the deficiency shall be advanced from the general
fund of the County.
10. DEFEASANCE. In the event cash or direct obligations of
the United States or obligations the principal of and interest on
which are guaranteed by the United States, or a combination
thereof, the principal of and interest on which, without
reinvestment, come due at times and in amounts sufficient to pay,
at maturity or irrevocable call for earlier optional redemption,
the principal of, premium if any, and interest on the bonds, shall
have been deposited in trust, this resolution shall be defeased and
the owners of the bonds shall have no further rights under this
resolution except to receive payment of the principal of, premium
if any, and interest on the bonds from the cash or securities
deposited in trust and the interest and gains thereon and to
transfer and exchange bonds as provided herein.
11. PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST FUND. There shall be
established for the bonds a Principal and Interest Fund which shall
be kept in a separate bank account. From the proceeds of the sale
of the bonds there shall be set aside in the Principal and Interest
Fund any premium and accrued interest received from the purchaser
of the bonds at the time of delivery of the same. All payments
received from the Village pursuant to the Contract as amended are
pledged for payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds
and expenses incidental thereto and as received shall be placed in
the Principal and Interest Fund.
12. CONSTRUCTION FUND. The remainder of the proceeds of
the sale of the bonds shall be set aside in a construction fund and
used to acquire and construct the Project in accordance with the
provisions of the Contract.
13. REPLACEMENT OF BONDS. Upon receipt by the County
Treasurer of proof of ownership of an unmatured bond, of satis-
factory evidence that the bond has been lost, apparently destroyed
or wrongfully taken and of security or indemnity which complies
with applicable law and is satisfactory to the County Treasurer,
the County Treasurer may authorize the bond registrar and paying
agent to deliver a new executed bond to replace the bond lost,
apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken in compliance with
applicable law. In the event an outstanding matured bond is lost,
apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken, the County Treasurer may
authorize the bond registrar and paying agent to pay the bond
without presentation upon the receipt of the same documentation
required for the delivery of a replacement bond. The bond
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registrar and paying agent, for each new bond delivered or paid
without presentation as provided above, shall require the payment
of expenses, including counsel fees, which may be incurred by the
bond registrar and paying agent and the County in the premises.
Any bond delivered pursuant the provisions of this Section 13 in
lieu of any bond lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken
shall be of the same form and tenor and be secured in the same
manner as the bond in substitution for which such bond was
delivered.
14. REDUCTION OF PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BOND ISSUE. If the
County Drain Commissioner shall determine that it is not necessary
to sell bonds in the principal amount of One Million Four Hundred
Sixty Thousand Dollars ($1,460,000), he may by order reduce the
principal amount of bonds to be sold to that amount deemed
necessary. In the event the principal amount of the bond issue is
reduced pursuant to this section, the County Drain Commissioner
shall reduce the amount of bonds maturing in any one or more years
as necessary.
15. APPROVAL OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - EXCEPTION
FROM PRIOR APPROVAL. The issuance and sale of the bonds shall be
subject to permission being granted therefor by the Department of
Treasury of the State of Michigan or an exception from prior
approval being granted by the Department of Treasury and the County
Drain Commissioner and the County Treasurer are each hereby
severally authorized to file with the Department of Treasury a
Notice of Intent to Issue an Obligation with respect to the bonds
and to pay, upon the filing of said notice, the filing fee of $400.
If an exception from prior approval is not granted the County
Drain Commissioner or the County Treasurer shall make application
to the Department of Treasury for permission to issue and sell the
bonds as provided by the terms of this resolution and for approval
of the form of Notice of Sale. The County Drain Commissioner and
the County Treasurer are each severally authorized to apply for
such waivers from the Michigan Department of Treasury as the County
Drain Commissioner or the County Treasurer deems appropriate in
connection with the sale of the bonds.
16. SALE, ISSUANCE, DELIVERY, TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE OF
BONDS. The County Drain Commissioner is authorized to prescribe
the form of notice of sale for the bonds, to sell the bonds at not
less than 98.5% of par plus accrued interest in accordance with the
laws of this state and to do all things necessary to effectuate
the sale, issuance, delivery, transfer and exchange of the bonds in
accordance with the provisions of this resolution.
The County Drain Commissioner is authorized to cause the
preparation of an official statement for the bonds to enable
compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the "Rule") and to do all other things
necessary to enable compliance with the Rule. After the award of
the bonds, the County will provide copies of a "final official
statement" (as defined in paragraph (e)(3) of the Rule) on a timely
basis and in reasonable quantity as requested by the successful
bidder or bidders to enable such bidder or bidders to comply with
paragraph (b)(4) of the Rule and the rules of the Municipal
Securities Rulemaking Board.
17. TAX COVENANT. The County covenants to comply with all
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended,
necessary to assure that the interest on the bonds will be and will
remain excludable from gross income for federal income tax
purposes. The County Drain Commissioner and other appropriate
County officials are authorized to do all things necessary
(including the making of covenants of the County) to assure that
the interest on the bonds will be and will remain excludable from
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gross income for federal income tax purposes.
18. CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS. All resolutions and parts of
resolutions insofar as they may be in conflict herewith are
rescinded.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building
Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94231)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE
OF BONDS TO DEFRAY THE COST OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HOLLY SEWAGE DISPOSAL 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 #94231 and finds:
1) The resolution authorizes the issuance of sewage
disposal bonds with the County pledging full faith and
credit with the Village of Holly as the primary
obligor.
2) The principal amount of the bond issue is $1,460,000 at
an interest rate not to exceed 8% to be paid back
within 10 years.
3) The statutory limit for County debt is $3,008,744,830
(10% of 1993 State Equalized Value). As of June 30,
1993, the outstanding debt is $370,692,665.93 or
approximately 1.2% of the S.E.V.
4) Of the total project cost, the County's apportionment
is 0%.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Johnson the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94232
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer,
Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - APPROVAL OF PROJECT COST AND
ASSESSMENT ROLL, ADVANCE OF FUNDS FOR LONG LAKE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by their
adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution No. 91060 on April 11, 1991,
deemed it necessary to construct a ground water augmentation well
to supply Long Lake, located in the Townships of Commerce and White
Lake, with additional water in order to maintain the normal level
of Long Lake previously fixed by the Circuit Court, in accordance
with the provisions of Inland Lake Level Act No. 146 of 1961, as
amended, and so authorized the Oakland County Drain Commissioner to
file the necessary motions and pleadings in said Circuit Court to
authorize construction of the new ground water augmentation well;
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and
WHEREAS the said Resolution also directed the Drain
Commissioner to prepare a Special Assessment District comprised of
a Special Assessment Roll of real property which abuts or has
access to Long Lake, and which benefits from both the construction
of the lake level augmentation well, and also the cost of
maintaining the level of the lake through the operation of the
augmentation well; and
WHEREAS the said Resolution also committed the advance of a
sum not to exceed $250,000 to the Lake Level Control District for
Long Lake, to fund the Augmentation Well Project, based upon the
project estimate at that time, with the advance to be repaid from
the said Special Assessment Roll, to be collected over a period of
ten years, at the 6 month Treasury Bill interest rate of 5.65% in
effect at that time; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Note, prepared in support of the said
Resolution, amended the Resolution to revise the repayment interest
rate to the 10-year Treasury Note rate of 8.08% in effect as that
time; and
WHEREAS the said Resolution also authorized the Drain
Commissioner, prior to adoption of the Special Assessment Roll, to
request and receive advances for engineering and preliminary
construction in an amount not exceeding the $250,000 advanced to
fund the overall Augmentation Well Project; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by their
adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #92228 on October 8, 1992,
amended the "Loan of County Funds Policy" to specify that loans and
advances for more than two years be charged interest at the
prevailing six month Treasury Bill rate; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner has proceeded to present
motions and pleadings in said Circuit Court, having appeared on
September 4, 1991 and July 20, 1994, resulting in said Court
approving the said Augmentation Well Project, the Special
Assessment District and the Special Assessment Roll; and
WHEREAS on April 21, 1994 the Drain Commissioner received
construction bids for the new augmentation well, and as a result of
such bids prepared a new project cost estimate in the amount of
$287,000 (Exhibit "A"); and
WHEREAS pre-payments in the amount of $12,169 made by the
Long Lake residents have reduced the amount of the advance of funds
required from the Board of Commissioners to $274,791; and
WHEREAS required by Section 17 of said Act No. 146, the Drain
Commissioner has held a Public Hearing on July 25, 1994 concerning
the assessment of $274,791 of project costs to be repaid from the
said Special Assessment Roll (Exhibit "B"); and
WHEREAS in accordance with said Section 17 of said Act No.
146, the Drain Commissioner herewith submits for the approval of
the Board of Commissioners both the estimated $287,000 cost of the
Augmentation Well Project, (Exhibit "A") and a Special Assessment
Roll (Exhibit "B") to recover a special assessment of $274,791,
determined as the project cost of $287,000 less pre-payments of
$12,169.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the advance of a sum not to exceed $274,791
to the Lake Level Control District for Long Lake to enable the
construction of a ground water augmentation well.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the full amount of the advance
shall be repaid from a Special Assessment Roll (Exhibit "B") to be
collected over a period of ten years, at the current prevailing
Treasury Bill rate of 4.67%, consistent with the "Loan of County
Funds Policy" last amended by said Miscellaneous Resolution No.
92228.
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423
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the real property within the
Special Assessment District, which will benefit from the
construction of the new augmentation well, shall bear the entire
cost of the project, and all future costs for maintaining the level
of Long Lake.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves both the estimated $287,000 cost of the
Augmentation Well Project (Exhibit "A") and the Special Assessment
Roll (Exhibit "B") from which the advance, or loan of $274,791 will
be repaid.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building
Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
COMMITTEE
Copy of Exhibit A and B on file in County Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94232)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - APPROVAL OF PROJECT COST AND
ASSESSMENT ROLL, ADVANCE OF FUNDS FOR LONG LAKE
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 #94232 and finds:
1) Miscellaneous Resolution #91060 adopted on April 11,
1991 approved an advance in an amount not to exceed
$250,000 for the construction of a Lake Level
Augmentation Well for Long Lake.
2) The project was delayed due to an inability to find a
suitable site among the available construction sites.
3) Construction bids have been received and, as a result,
a new estimate of project cost in the amount of
$287,000 has been prepared. Pre-payments in the amount
of $12,169 have been received from Long Lake residents.
The department is now requesting that the advance be
increased to an amount not to exceed $274,791 to be
repaid over a ten-year period from a special assessment
roll at an interest rate equal to the current six-month
Treasury Bill rate of 4.67%.
4) Miscellaneous Resolution #92228 amended the "Loan of
County Funds Policy" to specify that loans and advances
for more than two years be charged the prevailing six-
month Treasury Bill rate.
5) Real property within the Special Assessment District,
which will benefit from the construction of the well,
shall bear the entire cost of the project and all
future costs for maintaining the level of Long Lake.
No additional funding is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk's Office.
Copy of Affidavit for the Long Lake Augmentation Well Project
on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Dingeldey the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
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McCulloch, McPherson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94233
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT 2ND DIVISION - CRIMP PROGRAM SAVINGS
To the Oakland County Board Of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #93106, the
Board of Commissioners approved the Cost Reduction Incentive
Management Program (CRIMP); and
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court 2nd Division has proposed to
generate actual savings to the County's Governmental Fund Budget
through a staff restructuring, deleting two (2) Student positions,
and creating one (1) General Clerical. Annual savings is antici-
pated to be $6,204; and
WHEREAS the duties of the deleted positions will be covered
by reorganizing the work flow through existing personnel and the
new position; and
WHEREAS the annual savings from the position changes are
eligible for CRIMP.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
recognizes the efforts of the 52nd District Court 2nd Division
related to implementing the CRIMP program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) student positions
(#32301-00060, #32301-00378) be deleted from the 52nd District
Court, 2nd Division, and one (1) General Clerical position be
created.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Pubic Services Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #94201)
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - UTILIZATION OF INMATE LABOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-
referenced resolution on July 19, 1994, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94201
BY: Trusty Alternative Ad Hoc Committee, Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - UTILIZATION OF INMATE LABOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
Whereas state statute (MCLA 801.10) provides that sentenced
inmates over the age of 18 years who are capable of performing
manual labor can perform work for non-profit charitable
organizations and can perform lawful labor for the benefit of the
County; and
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Whereas County officials and officials of cities, townships,
and villages within the County may request the use of inmate labor;
and
Whereas the use of inmate labor shall not be for any
person's, including a public official's or public employee's, own
private benefit or financial gain; and
Whereas appropriate resources and personnel shall be
allocated to the Sheriff's Department to ensure transportation and
proper supervision and control of the inmates assigned to perform
this labor; and
Whereas equipment, materials, and tools shall be the
responsibility of the entity requesting the labor; and
Whereas the utilization of inmate work details promote the
development of good work habits which assists in enhancing an
inmate's employability upon release.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Board of
Commissioners does hereby continue its approval of and order for
the utilization of inmate labor in various projects, within the
guidelines stated herein, for the benefit of Oakland County.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruth H. Johnson, Sue Ann
Douglas,
Ruel McPherson, John P.
Garfield
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #94202)
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF TRUSTY
LABOR BY THE ROAD COMMISSION, THE DRAIN COMMISSION AND OTHER COUNTY
AGENCIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-
referenced resolution on July 19, 1994, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94202
BY: Trusty Alternative Ad Hoc Committee, Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF TRUSTY
LABOR BY THE ROAD COMMISSION, THE DRAIN COMMISSION AND OTHER COUNTY
AGENCIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, in Miscellaneous
Resolution #93227, authorized the establishment of the Trusty
Alternative Committee; and
WHEREAS the charge of this committee was to recommend
projects that would utilize trusty skills and labor to benefit
Oakland County and would increase the chances of rehabilitation and
decrease recidivism; and
WHEREAS the committee has completed its charge and developed
a final recommendation which includes providing for use of trusty
labor by the Road Commission and the Drain Commission; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission has expressed an interest in the
use of trusty labor for cleanup activities; and
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WHEREAS the Drain Commission has expressed an interest in the
use of trusty labor for several projects, including lawn repair due
to broker water mains, fire hydrant painting and drain cleaning;
and
WHEREAS supervision of up to 4 trustees can be provided by
either the Sheriff's Department or the entity with larger work
details requiring Sheriff's Department personnel; and
WHEREAS costs to provide supervision and transportation will
be paid for by the using entity; and
WHEREAS this program will benefit the taxpayers of Oakland
County and will provide trustees with the opportunity to pay
society back through the provision of services, efforts, skills and
labor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of trusty labor by the Road
Commission and the Drain Commission and other County agencies in
accordance with MCL 801.10.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all requests for the utilization
of trusty labor shall be submitted in writing to and approved by
the Oakland County Sheriff.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruth Johnson, Ruel
McPherson,
Sue Ann Douglas
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #94203)
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF TRUSTY
WORK DETAILS BY LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-
referenced resolution on July 19, 1994, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94203
BY: Trusty Alternative Ad Hoc Committee, Ruth Johnson,
Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF TRUSTY
WORK DETAILS BY LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, in Miscellaneous
Resolution #93227, authorized the establishment of the Trusty
Alternative Committee; and
WHEREAS the charge of this committee was to recommend
projects that would utilize trusty skills and labor to benefit
Oakland County and would increase the chances of rehabilitation and
decrease recidivism; and
WHEREAS the committee has completed its charge and developed
a final recommendation which includes providing for use of trusty
labor, dependent upon availability, by municipalities; and
WHEREAS supervision of up to 4 trustees can be provided by
either the Sheriff's Department or the entity with larger work
details requiring Sheriff's Department personnel; and
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WHEREAS costs to provide supervision and transportation will
be paid for by the using entity; and
WHEREAS this program will benefit the taxpayers of Oakland
County and will provide trustees with the opportunity to pay
society back through the provision of services, efforts, skills and
labor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of trusty labor, dependent upon
availability, by local units of government within Oakland County in
accordance with MCL 801.10.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruth Johnson, Sue Ann
Douglas,
Ruel McPherson
Moved by Obrecht supported by Garfield the Public Services
Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was
accepted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Garfield the resolution be
adopted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Garfield the resolution be
amended to coincide with the Public Services Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment
carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution,
as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #94205)
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - TRUSTY CAMP ONE ACRE VEGETABLE
GARDEN PILOT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-
referenced resolution on July 19, 1994, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following
language deleted:
3rd WHEREAS: "located adjacent to the Trusty camp"
1st NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: "the continuation of"
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94205
BY: Trusty Alternative Ad Hoc Committee, Ruth Johnson, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - TRUSTY CAMP ONE ACRE VEGETABLE
GARDEN PILOT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, in Miscellaneous
Resolution #93227, authorized the establishment of the Trusty
Alternative Committee; and
WHEREAS the charge of this committee was to recommend
projects that would utilize Trusty skills and labor to benefit
Oakland County and would increase the chances of rehabilitation and
decrease recidivism; and
WHEREAS the committee has completed its charge and developed
a final recommendation which includes a one-acre garden pilot
project, located adjacent to the Trusty camp; and
WHEREAS because of the immediate need to begin the garden
prior to the expiration of the planting season, this pilot project
began in May, with approval from the Administration; and
WHEREAS planting and harvesting is and will continue to be
performed by the trustees and is expected to result in a reduction
in food purchasing costs for the County; and
WHEREAS existing staff is adequate to monitor the trustees
and no additional costs for supervision are necessary; and
WHEREAS this garden will provide fresh, high-quality produce
for use at Oakland County facilities, including Medical Care,
Children's Village and all Correctional Facilities, with any
surplus to be donated to non-profit organizations to feed the
needy; and
WHEREAS this program will benefit the taxpayers of Oakland
County and will provide trustees with the opportunity to pay
society back through the provision of services, efforts, skills and
labor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the continuation of the Trusty Camp one-acre
garden pilot project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners requests that the Sheriff's Department report back to
the Public Services Committee on the success of this project after
completion of the final 1994 harvest.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sheriff's Department,
following the final 1994 harvest, determine, if feasible, the
expansion necessary to meet 100 percent of the demand by all county
facilities for fresh vegetables in 1995.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruth Johnson, Sue Ann Douglas,
Ruel McPherson
Moved by Obrecht supported by Douglas the Public Services
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was
accepted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Taub the resolution be amended
to concur with the recommendation of the Public Services Report
that the following language be deleted:
3rd WHEREAS: "located adjacent to the Trusty camp"
1st NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: " the continuation of"
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment
carried.
The Chairperson referred the resolution, as amended, to the
Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94234
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION - CONTRACT WITH OAKLAND
LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY (OLHSA) FOR ENERGY EDUCATION AND
WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program has among its objectives the provision of decent
housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded opportunities,
principally for low- and moderate-income persons; and
WHEREAS Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) has
carried out over the past several years a program known as Project
Warmth, which provides both energy education and home
weatherization services for low- and moderate-income persons; and
WHEREAS the County has helped to fund this program since
1978; and
WHEREAS this cooperative program makes it possible to assist
low-income persons, handicapped persons, and senior citizens in
meeting energy conservation needs through conservation and
education methods utilized in Project Warmth; and
WHEREAS the contract attached to this resolution has been
approved as to form per the County Executive's contract review
procedure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners to execute the attached contract with the Oakland
Livingston Human Service Agency for the implementation of: (1) Home
weatherization in the amount of $30,250, and (2) Energy education
in the amount of $19,750, the total contract not to exceed $50,000.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Kingzett the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Newby, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Miltner, Moffitt. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94235
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN BRANDON TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Brandon Township has contracted with the Oakland
County Sheriff's Department to provide law enforcement services for
the Township [OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 1994/95 LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRANDON TOWNSHIP] (Miscellaneous
Resolution #93299, December 9, 1993); and
WHEREAS Paragraph 16 of this Contract provided that an
amendment to this Contract must be approved by concurrent
resolutions of both the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and
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the Brandon Township Board; and
WHEREAS Brandon Township has requested and approved a
proposed amendment to SCHEDULE A - SHERIFF'S DEPUTY(IES) CONTRACTED
to the Contract which would provide ONE (1) additional PATROL
DEPUTY II (WITH FILL-IN), resulting in a new total of EIGHT (8)
PATROL DEPUTIES II (WITH FILL-IN), being contracted; and
WHEREAS Brandon Township has agreed to reimburse the County
for the costs of this ONE (1) additional PATROL DEPUTY II (WITH
FILL-IN); as provided for in the Contract; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to provide ONE (1) additional
PATROL DEPUTY II (WITH FILL-IN) for Brandon Township under the
terms of the Contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approve an amendment to the original SCHEDULE A -
SHERIFF'S DEPUTY(IES) CONTRACTED of the OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT 1994/1995 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRANDON
TOWNSHIP to increase the number of PATROL DEPUTY(IES) II (WITH
FILL-IN) from the original SEVEN (7), to a new total of EIGHT (8)
PATROL DEPUTY(IES) II (WITH FILL-IN) as shown in the attached
SCHEDULE A - SHERIFF'S DEPUTY(IES) CONTRACTED (AMENDED AUGUST 1994)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect
the first payroll period after Adoption by the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A on file in the County Clerk's office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel
Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #94149)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: SECURITY FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 2ND AND 3RD DIVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution, on July 20, 1994, reports with the recommendation that
the resolution be adopted with the following changes:
To delete the paragraph beginning NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED and replace it with the following paragraphs:
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners approves the creation of four 1000 hr/yr PTNE
governmental Court Deputy positions in Sheriff/Corrective Services
- Satellites/Court Detention (43412), two positions to provide
services to the 52nd District Court, 2nd Division, Clarkston and
two positions to provide services to the 52nd District Court, 3rd
Division, Rochester Hills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 1994 annual costs for these
positions not exceed $18,000 each."
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #94149)
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SECURITY FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 2ND AND 3RD DIVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-
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referenced resolution on June 14, 1994, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94149
BY: Commissioners Lawrence Obrecht, Sue Douglas, Ruth Johnson,
Larry Crake, John Garfield, Donna Huntoon
IN RE: SECURITY FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 2ND AND 3RD DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the District Control Unit
for the 52nd District Court and, as such, is responsible for
providing the staffing for the efficient functioning of the Court;
and
WHEREAS maintaining safe and secure conditions for the
public, as well as the officials and personnel of the Court, must
also be considered in the staffing of judicial facilities; and
WHEREAS the lack of police personnel in the court facility
often requires clerical employees to act as security personnel and
often requires such employees to detain individuals who have
appeared before the court, thus creating the potential for serious
threat of harm and breach of the peace; and
WHEREAS in recognition of this potential liability, the 52nd
District Court has requested that the County provide the Court with
a deputized peace officer; and
WHEREAS the cost of providing two Sheriff's Deputy I's as
full-time officers for the 52nd District Court would cost
approximately $100,000 annually; and
WHEREAS the PTNE Courthouse Security Deputy positions have
been used at the Oakland County Circuit Court and have proven to be
both effective and cost efficient.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby add two 1000-hour PTNE Deputy position to
the 52nd District Court, 2nd and 3rd Divisions, Rochester and
Clarkston, at an annual cost not to exceed $18,000 each.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
Lawrence A. Obrecht,
Ruth A. Johnson,
Sue Ann Douglas, John P.
Garfield,
Donna R. Huntoon
Action taken at June 23, 1994 Board meeting:
Moved by Obrecht supported by Jensen the resolution be
amended to clarify the language in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
paragraph, to read as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners does hereby add two 1000-hour PTNE
Deputy positions to the 52nd District Court, 2nd Division,
Clarkston, and two 1000-hour PTNE Deputy positions to the
52nd District Court, and 3rd Divisions, Rochester and
Clarkston, at an annual cost not to exceed $18,000 each.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment
carried.
(End of June 23, 1994 Board action)
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FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94149)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: SECURITY FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 2ND AND 3RD DIVISION
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 #94149 and finds:
1) The 52nd District Court Divisions II and III have
requested the County provide the courts with a
deputized peace officer.
2) Miscellaneous Resolution #94149 authorizes two (2) 1000
hour PTNE Court Deputy positions for the 52nd District
Court 2nd Division, and two (2) 1000 hour PTNE Court
Deputy positions for the 52nd District Court 3rd
Division at an annual cost not to exceed $18,000 for
each position.
3) The Personnel Committee recommends that all four
positions be establish in the Sheriff
Department/Corrective Services - Satellites Division -
Court Detention Unit (#43412).
4) The total annual cost of four (4) 1000 hour PTNE Deputy
I positions is $38,356; cost for the balance of 1994
is $17,702 (cost for 12 pay periods).
5) The cost of two full-time officers would cost
approximately $100,000 annually.
6) PTNE Court Deputy positions have been used at the
Oakland County Circuit Court and have proven to be
efficient and cost effective.
7) The 1994 Budget shall be amended as specified below, to
provide the 52nd District Court 2nd Division and the
52nd District Court 3rd Division with 2 PTNE Court
Deputy positions each:
1994
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency $(17,702)
4-10100-434-12-00-1001 Sheriff Salaries 16,006
4-10100-434-12-00-2070 Sheriff Fringes 1,696
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Obrecht supported by Moffitt the Public Services Committee and
the Personnel Committee Reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Moffitt the resolution be amended to
conform with the recommendation of the Personnel Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gosling, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Miltner, Moffitt,
Newby. (18)
NAYS: Oaks, Pernick, Powers, Huntoon, Kaczmar, McPherson. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
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Moved by Obrecht supported by Miltner to reconsider Resolution #94203 -
Sheriff's Department - Authorization for the Use of Trusty Work Details by
Local Municipalities.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and
Resolution #94203 was before the Board.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Miltner the Public Services Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Douglas to reconsider Resolution #94205 -
Sheriff's Department - Trusty Camp One Acre Vegetable Garden Pilot Program.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and
Resolution #94205 was before the Board.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Douglas the Public Services Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Douglas the rules be suspended for immediate
consideration of a resolution to fill the vacancy in County Commissioner,
District #23 and to amend the Board of Commissioner's Rules.
AYES: Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, McCulloch, Newby. (15)
NAYS: Obrecht, Pernick, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McPherson, Miltner,
Moffitt, Oaks. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules carried.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94236
BY: Kay Schmid, Commissioner, District No. 17
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - APPOINTMENT OF KURT S. KRAMER TO FILL
UNEXPIRED TERM FOR COMMISSIONER DISTRICT #23; AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' RULES
AMENDMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the death of County Commissioner Dennis M. Aaron, July 6, 1994,
has created a vacancy in the 23rd Oakland County Commissioner District; and
WHEREAS to insure proper representation of the citizens of Commissioner
District #23, such vacancy must be filled; and
WHEREAS vacancies occurring in even numbered years may be filled by
appointment by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby appoint Kurt S. Kramer of Oak Park to serve as
Oakland County Commissioner for District #23 to complete the unexpired term of
Dennis M. Aaron.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules for the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners be amended as follows:
Rule X.,B.,(2) The General Government Committee shall consist
of six (6) seven (7) members of the majority party and three (3)
two (2) members of the minority party.
Rule X.,B.,(3) The Public Services Committee shall consist of
six (6) seven (7) members of the majority party and two (2) one (1)
members of the minority party.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Kurt S. Kramer be appointed by this Board to
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serve on the Public Services and General Government Committees.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Kay Schmid
Moved by Pernick supported by Oaks the resolution be laid on the table.
AYES: Pernick, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Oaks. (5)
NAYS: Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Law, McCulloch, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby,
Obrecht. (18)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to table
failed.
Mr. Pernick stated he didn't feel the appointment and rule change should
be voted on together. The Chairperson stated he would divide the question,
first considering the appointment and second, the changes in the committee
structure.
Commissioner Schmid nominated Kurt S. Kramer to fill the unexpired term
for Commissioner, District #23. Supported by Douglas.
Commissioner Pernick nominated Cheryl Sugarman. Supported by McPherson.
The vote will be for Kurt S. Kramer or Cheryl Sugarman:
Powers - Kramer Huntoon - Kramer
Schmid - Kramer Jensen - Kramer
Taub - Kramer Johnson - Kramer
Wolf - Kramer Kaczmar - Sugarman
Crake - Kramer McCulloch - Kramer
Dingeldey - Kramer Newby - Kramer
Douglas - Kramer Obrecht - Kramer
Garfield - Kramer Palmer - Kramer
The vote was as follows:
Kramer - 15 Sugarman - 1
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment of Kurt S.
Kramer to fill the unexpired term for County Commissioner, District #23, was
confirmed.
Moved by Schmid supported by Douglas the Rules for the Oakland County
Board be amended as stated in the resolution.
AYES: Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, McCulloch, Moffitt, Newby, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers. (16)
NAYS: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and the
Rules were adopted, as amended.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94237
BY: Commissioners Ruel McPherson and Lawrence Obrecht
IN RE: DRAIN - INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT TASK FORCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the recent pollution to Lake St. Clair serves to emphasize the
need for vigilance in protecting our natural resources; and
WHEREAS antiquated infrastructure in our older communities, particularly
those with combined sewer and storm drainage systems may be contributing to
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such environmental problems and if not now, they most certainly pose an
environmental time bomb; and
WHEREAS within Oakland County we have many dedicated professionals with
expertise to tackle these potential problems and recommend long-term plans
which will improve and protect the quality of life within our County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby establish an Engineering Task Force to review the
adequacy, efficiency, effectiveness and safety of our public utilities and
infrastructure and recommend long-range plans for the updating and improvement
of these systems.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the membership of this Task Force shall
include a representative of the County Drain Commission, Oakland County Health
Department, County Road Commission, SEMCOG, Municipal Engineers, Department of
Natural Resources Engineer, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, Michigan
Consolidated Gas, Consumers Power and the Army Corps of Engineers, and this
Task Force shall report its findings and recommendation to the Planning and
Building Committee of the Board of Commissioners by August 1, 1995.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruel McPherson, Lawrence Obrecht
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94238
BY: Commissioner Ruel E. McPherson, District #25
IN RE: AREA CODE CHANGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS with the advent of the new area code, businesses and the general
public have been inconvenienced and are experiencing additional expenses to
convert their home and office telephones, cellular phones, faxes, computer
modems, pages, and home alarm systems; and
WHEREAS the need for additional phone numbers is recognized, but so is
the need for a longer adjustment period for the citizens and customers of the
810 area; and
WHEREAS the duplication of phone numbers between the 810 and 313 area
codes which will begin in the next several months will cause unnecessary
inconvenience and cost to the public.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners urges Ameritech to use all its available technology to insure
that the dialing public has safeguards and remedies for erroneously dialed
numbers which are caused by the duplication of numbers in the 810 and 313 area
codes.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson
Commissioner, District #25
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94239
BY: Commissioner Ruth Johnson, District #1
IN RE: LAKE NAME CHANGE - TRENTOR LAKE TO MOORE LAKE, HOLLY TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the owners of Trentor Lake in Holly Township have requested that
the lake's name be changed to Moore Lake, in recognition of their family name;
and
WHEREAS Trentor Lake is completely owned by the Moore family; and
WHEREAS the owners of the Trentor Lake property, having requested that
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners take action to officially rename the
lake, have informed this Board that the lake is located in Section 6, T4N-R7E,
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Holly Township and Rose Township, Oakland County, Michigan; and
WHEREAS prior to the adoption of this resolution, the County/Clerk
Register of Deeds will publish a notice in the local newspaper of the intention
to change the name of Trentor Lake to Moore Lake; and
WHEREAS with the renaming of Trentor Lake to Moore Lake, all future maps,
reports and documents which may be published by the County of Oakland, State of
Michigan, and the United States Government shall designate that Moore Lake is
the officially adopted name.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby approve the renaming of Trentor Lake (Holly and Rose
Townships) to Moore Lake.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk forward a certified copy of
this resolution together with a map showing the particular geographic affected
to the Geological Survey Division of the Department of Natural Resources, and
to the U. S. Board of Geographic Names.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruth Johnson, Commissioner #1
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. City of Auburn Hills - Use of Formerly Proposed Incinerator Site
b. Michael Blaszczak - 52/1 District Court (Novi) Lease Amendment
c. City of Warren - Resolution Regarding Water Quality of Lake St. Clair
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. City of Auburn Hills - Use of Formerly Proposed Incinerator Site
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Chairperson stated the next meeting of the Board will be on
August 18, 1994 at 9:30 A.M.
The Board adjourned at 11:47 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN LARRY CRAKE
Clerk Chairperson