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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 13, 1994
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Larry Crake at 9:35 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, Kramer, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (22)
ABSENT: Law (with notice), Miltner, Newby (with notice). (3)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Kurt Kramer.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the minutes of the September 22,
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
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
a. Drain Commissioner - Lake Level Assessment for Operations and
Maintenance
b. Drain Commissioner - 1994 Drain Maintenance Assessments
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Department of Public Services - 1994/1995 Community Corrections
Grant Acceptance
b. Circuit Court - Transfer of Pretrial Services Unit to Public
Services Department/Administration/Community Corrections
c. Probate Court - Reorganization
(Reason for suspension for Planning and Building and Public Services items:
Waiver of Rule XII-E - Direct referral to Finance Committee)
Vote on suspension:
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Kramer, McCulloch, McPherson, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend
the rules and amend the agenda carried.
Clerk read letter from Chairperson Larry P. Crake appointing the
following persons to serve on the Oakland County Substance Abuse Council:
Term expiring 10/01/95: Debra Brown, Mario Chigi, Judy Ernst,
Catherine Herzog, Ph.D., Eugene Kaczmar, Sandra Lindsey, Veronica
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Maher, Carlos Marcillo, Kevin Miltner;
Term expiring 10/01/96: Ann Antone, Damon Duncan, Maurice Kelley,
Gerald Pillars, Donnis Reese, Rosalie Schwartz, Gail Simpson.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were
confirmed.
The Chairperson set a Public Hearing for October 27, 1994, 10:00 A.M.,
for the Cranbrook Educational Community Project (Bloomfield Hills).
Larry Bunting, James Miller and Ruel McPherson addressed the Board.
The Chairperson stated "A Public Hearing is now called on the Transfer of
Pretrial Services from Circuit Court to Public Services Department, Community
Corrections. Are there any persons present who wish to speak?"
No persons requested to speak and the Public Hearing was closed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94285
BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT
FOR MOBILE IMMUNIZATION HEALTH SCREENING UNIT (MIHSU)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Public Health has awarded the
placement of a Mobile Immunization Health Screening Unit (MIHSU) with the
Oakland County Health Division; and
WHEREAS the placement award is for the period of October 1, 1994, through
September 30, 1995; and
WHEREAS the main purpose of the unit is to support the division's
immunization outreach efforts; and
WHEREAS the vehicle's design will also allow for a variety of local
health division programs; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is responsible for insurance, maintenance and
operating expenses of the vehicle and equipment; and
WHEREAS there are sufficient funds in the Health Division's budget to
cover the operational costs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the contract for the period of October 1, 1994, through
September 30, 1995, for the placement of a Mobile Immunization Health Screening
Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County will cover all operating expenses
and maintain the vehicle and equipment conforming to the manufacturer's
specifications.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #94267)
BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR "LAME DUCK" COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on October 3, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted with the following amendment:
Add: , unless approved by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
at the end of the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph.
Add: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be effective
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January 1, 1995.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94267
BY: Jeff Kingzett, County Commissioner, District #7; Ruth Johnson, County
Commissioner, District #1
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - POLICY TO PROHIBIT REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL
EXPENSES FOR "LAME DUCK" COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS travel to conferences and educational seminars gives county
commissioners an opportunity to learn about new developments at the state and
national level, and provides insight for cost savings, cost avoidance and
program enhancements; and
WHEREAS information and new ideas gained by this travel to conferences
and educational seminars is valuable only when put to use for the good of
Oakland County citizens; and
WHEREAS because implementation of these ideas takes time, there is
significantly less value in travel to conferences and educational seminars by
commissioners who will continue to serve only a limited period of time; and
WHEREAS Oakland County plays an integral part in the formulation of
policy and leadership in organizations such as the Michigan Association of
Counties (MAC) and the National Association of Counties Organization (NACo),
organizations whose lobbying efforts have a powerful effect on the legislative
issues impacting local government.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that lame duck commissioners will not be
reimbursed for any travel expenses (other than mileage within the State) in
their capacity as county commissioners, or as members of any other county board
on which they serve by virtue of being a county commissioner, and whose term on
such other board will cease at the expiration of their commissioner term.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the purposes of this resolution, the term
"lame duck" shall refer to either a.) commissioners who have not filed for re-
election for county office by the proper legal deadline, or b.) commissioners
who have been defeated in either primary or general elections.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that those commissioners who serve as officers or
chairs of committees, sub-committees, or task forces of MAC and NACo shall be
exempted from this policy when attending a MAC or NACo function in their
leadership capacity.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Jeff Kingzett, Ruth Johnson
Moved by Jensen supported by Schmid the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Jensen supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Jensen supported by Schmid the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation of the General Government Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Pernick supported by McPherson the resolution be amended to
provide that the resolution apply to all County officials.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick. (5)
NAYS: Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kramer,
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McCulloch, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch,
McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake,
Dingeldey, Douglas. (18)
NAYS: Jensen, Kramer, Oaks. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #94284)
BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on October 3, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94284
BY: Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub
IN RE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS while as a society we have looked the other way, the problem of
domestic violence has grown in magnitude and gravity, permeating our entire
society, taking a toll on not only the lives of today's victims, but also
extracting a huge price from the lives of future generations who will bear the
scars, and who will continue the transmission of this violent behavior if there
is not immediate and substantial interdiction; and
WHEREAS because there are limited resources available within the public
sector to assist those families and individuals who are victims of domestic
violence, spousal abuse, and sexual assault, it is incumbent upon all of us to
work within our civic, charitable, and community organizations to provide
education to the community, support to the public agencies assisting domestic
violence victims, and direct aid to those victims; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is extremely fortunate to have a multitude of
concerned citizens who have dedicated much of their time, expertise, money and
compassion to form private agencies and support groups to aid these victims of
violence, and to lobby for needed protective laws, increased enforcement, and a
firm commitment by our community that domestic violence and spousal abuse are
crimes and will not be tolerated.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby declare that Oakland County recognizes the month of
October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and urges all of its citizens and
community groups to work for and support all efforts to eliminate domestic
violence and spousal abuse.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley Goodman Taub
Moved by Jensen supported by Dingeldey the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
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Moved by Jensen supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Kramer,
McCulloch, McPherson, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94286
BY: General Government Committee, Donald W. Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: (OPPOSE) SB 579 and HB 4650 - ELIMINATE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS SB 579 and HB 4650 would prohibit governmental entities from
requiring individuals to reside within certain geographic areas as a condition
of employment or promotion for fire fighters and/or police officers; and
WHEREAS this legislation would outlaw residency policies, rules or
collective bargaining agreement language which requires local law enforcement
officers and fire fighting personnel to live within a specific local government
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS such legislation is an infringement on local government
employment policies, safety standards and ability to respond to emergency
situations, and is an infringement on the authority of chartered and
constitutional governments and their right to local control.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby oppose SB 579 and HB 4650, and directs that copies of
this resolution be sent to all Oakland County's State Legislators, its
legislative liaison staff, all cities, villages and townships in Oakland
County, and to the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Jensen supported by Kramer the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett, Kramer, McCulloch, Moffitt,
Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield. (18)
NAYS: Kaczmar, McPherson, Pernick, Gosling. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairperson stated "A Public Hearing in now called on the 1994 County
General Fund Property Tax and Parks and Recreation Tax Rates. Are there any
persons present who wish to speak?"
The following persons addressed the Board: Bill McGill, Virginia
Piluras, George Montgomery, Mary McMaster and Dave Fernquist.
No other persons requested to speak and the Public Hearing was closed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94287
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: 1994 COUNTY GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX AND PARKS AND RECREATION TAX
RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County has a fixed millage rate of 5.26 mills and a voted .25
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mill for Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS the Huron-Clinton Metro Parks Authority has requested the County
to apportion a .25 mill property tax rate; and
WHEREAS application of the compound millage rollback required by
Article 9, Section 31 of the Michigan Constitution, the Headlee Tax Limitation
Amendment, results in the maximum allowable County tax rate of 4.4805 mills, a
Parks and Recreation maximum allowable tax rate of .2439 mill and a Huron-
Clinton Authority maximum allowable tax rate of .2236 mill; and
WHEREAS Public Act 5 of 1982, "Truth in Taxation" Act, requires the
County Board of Commissioners to hold a public hearing if the recommended
property tax rate exceeds the adjusted Base Tax Rate of 4.3441 mills; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends that the County tax rate be set
at 4.4805 mills, the Allowable Tax Levy as constrained by the Compound Millage
Reduction Constitutional Tax Limitation, the same rate as levied in 1993; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee recommends that the 1994 County General
Fund Property Tax rate be set at 4.4805 mills, the maximum allowable tax rate;
the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Tax rate be set at .2439 mill, the
maximum allowable tax rate; and the Huron-Clinton Metro Park Authority Tax rate
be set at .2236 mill, the maximum allowable tax rate; and
WHEREAS $139,703,153 is the estimated amount of the 1995 County General
Fund Budget to be raised by taxation based on the 1994 State Equalized
Valuation of $31,180,259,630 at the recommended rate of 4.4805 mills, together
with the voted .2439 mill for Parks and Recreation of $7,604,865 and the .2236
mill for the Huron-Clinton Authority of $6,971,906.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that each supervisor of the various
townships and assessing officers of the several cities of Oakland County are
authorized and directed to spread on their respective township or city tax
rolls for the year 1994 the following tax rates to be applied to their 1994
State Equalized Valuation:
1994 County Voted for Huron-Clinton
General Property Tax Levy Parks & Recreation Park Authority
4.4805 Mills .2439 Mill .2236 Mill
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Kingzett supported by Pernick the resolution be amended in the
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph: 1994 County General Property Tax Levy
be amended from 4.4805 mills to 4.3441 mills, which was the original adjusted
Base Tax Rate.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick. (5)
NAYS: Jensen, Johnson, Kramer, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling,
Huntoon. (17)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Johnson, Kramer, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon,
Jensen. (17)
NAYS: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Oaks, Pernick. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT (Misc. #94288)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - 1994/1995 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL - ACT 416 GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
on October 5, 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 #94288
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - 1994/1995 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL - ACT 416 GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #93020, the Sheriff
Department applied to the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of
Highway Safety Planning for Public Act 416 grant funding to conduct Secondary
Road Patrol activities for the period October 1, 1994 through September 30,
1995; and
WHEREAS the total proposed program equals $693,396, of which $609,048
(88%) is State grant and $84,348 (12%) is County match; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police have awarded Oakland
County a 1994/1995 Secondary Road Patrol Act 416 grant in the same amount as
the application; and
WHEREAS the 1994/1995 award represents a $150,193 (27.6%) increase from
the 1993/1994 award, including a $101,508 (20%) increase in State grant funding
and a $48,685 (136%) increase in County match, as detailed on the attached
schedule; and
WHEREAS funds are available in the Sheriff Department's budget to cover
the required County match, no additional appropriation is required; and
WHEREAS the 1994/1995 award includes funding for two (2) additional
special revenue funded Deputy II positions to be located in the Sheriff
Department, Protective Services Division, Traffic Unit (#436-30); and
WHEREAS the grant further includes funding to operate and maintain two
(2) additional patrol vehicles to be assigned to the new positions; and
WHEREAS amendments to the 1994 Grant Budget are recommended to reflect
the increased funding; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County
Executive's Contract Approval Process; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the 1994/1995 Secondary Road Patrol Act 416 grant from
the State of Michigan in the amount of $693,396.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve grant changes and extensions, within
a fifteen (15) percent variance which are consistent with the original award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1994/1995 Grant Budget be amended, as
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detailed on the attached schedule, to account for the new award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) special revenue funded full-time
eligible Deputy II positions be created in the Sheriff Department, Protective
Services Division, Traffic Unit (#436-30).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) additional patrol vehicles be
assigned to the Sheriff Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that program continuation, including personnel, be
contingent on grant funding.
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 Huntoon the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Kramer, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94289
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION - 1994 BUDGET AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 1994-1995 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was accepted in the amount of
$5,210,000.00 in addition to $816,990.41 in County Program Income, and
$3,099.15 in Community Program Income for a total program amount of
$6,030,089.56, with no budget amendment made at the time of acceptance; and
WHEREAS the 1994-1995 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) was accepted in the
amount of $119,000.00 with no budget amendment at the time of acceptance; and
WHEREAS the 1994-1995 HOME Investment Partnership Act Grant in the amount
of $1,143,000.00 was accepted with a requirement for County matching funds in
the amount of $252,889.00, thereby allowing $14,178.00 to be returned to the
General Fund Non-Departmental Appropriation for Federal and State Program
Match, with no budget amendment made at the time of acceptance; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Development Division has agreed that
the 1994-1995 Budget would be amended once to reflect accurate detail of actual
balances and allocations in compliance with the federally mandated Grantee
Performance Report prepared by the Community Development Division as well as
actual grant awards each year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners amends the 1994 Community Development Division Budget to reflect
the revisions as detailed in Schedules A, B, C and D.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedules A, B, C and D on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kingzett, Kramer, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht,
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Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94290
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - ACCEPTANCE OF
FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #89105, Community Mental
Health applied to the Michigan Department of Mental Health (MDMH) for one-time
100% Federal Block Grant funds for the period October 1, 1993 through
September 30, 1994; and
WHEREAS the grant application was made for one-time only start-up costs
for the new Centralized Case Management Service ACT component, which is
currently out for bid and included in the County Executive Recommended Budget
for 1995; and
WHEREAS the MDMH has awarded Oakland County CMH $120,000 in one-time
Federal Block Grant funds to purchase start-up furniture and equipment; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts $120,000 in one-time Federal Block Grant funds from the
Michigan Department of Mental Health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve minor amendments and extension,
within fifteen (15) percent of the original award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1994/1995 Biennial Budget is amended as
follows:
Revenue
3-xxxxx-166-01-00-2185 Grant Revenue $120,000
Expenditures
4-xxxxx-166-01-00-9998 Capital Outlay $120,000
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Kramer. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94291
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - ACCEPTANCE OF
OBRA FUNDING - PHASE IN 1994/95
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Community Mental Health has been mandated, via the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1987 to place inappropriately served mentally ill
residents of Oakland County currently in nursing homes; and
WHEREAS Community Mental Health applied to the Michigan Department of
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Mental Health (MDMH) for the necessary funding to place such residents; and
WHEREAS the MDMH has awarded Oakland County $73,744 in state dollars for
FY 1994/95 for phase-in of the project as well as $55,550 for initial equipment
needs; with a full year state cost budgeted in FY 1995/96 of $294,977; and
WHEREAS sufficient funding has been budgeted within the Oakland County
Community Mental Health preliminary 1994/95 Spending Plan for the County share
of this program; and
WHEREAS Community Mental Health has contacted Macomb Oakland Regional
Center regarding development of said program and negotiations are occurring;
once resolved, they will be brought before the General Government and Planning
and Building Committee for approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts $129,294 in net state dollars for FY 1994/95 and $294,977
in net state dollars for FY 1995/96 for the development of an OBRA residential
home serving inappropriately served nursing home residents of Oakland County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling,
Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Kramer. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairperson declared a short recess to allow the Personnel Committee
to meet.
The meeting reconvened at 11:37 A.M.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (20)
ABSENT: Kramer, Law, Miltner, Newby, Powers. (5)
Quorum present.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94292
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: RETIREMENT HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES
TRANSFERRING FROM THE DEFINED BENEFIT TO DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the escalation of health care costs have been continuously
monitored and assessed by the County; and
WHEREAS periodic adjustments may be necessary to sound fiscal management
of County resources; and
WHEREAS retirement health care benefits for new employees have not been
adjusted since 1985; and
WHEREAS no changes were recommended in retirement health care benefits
concurrent with the recent change in the retirement for new employees from a
Defined Benefit Plan to a Defined Contribution Plan; and
WHEREAS this administration feels it is prudent to address the retirement
health care issue for new employees in tandem with the recent changes in the
retirement plan; and
WHEREAS retirement health care benefits for new employees should be
adjusted to better reflect the marketplace and to further contain costs while
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maintaining a reasonably competitive employee compensation package; and
WHEREAS under current economic conditions it is reasonable to expect
employees to complete a minimum number of service years before they are
eligible for health care benefits on retirement; and
WHEREAS current eligibility for retirement health care was based on
circumstances prior to 1985; and
WHEREAS the plan to allow employees currently in the Defined Benefit
Retirement Plan the option to transfer to the Defined Contribution Retirement
Plan recommends no loss of retirement health care benefits such employees are
currently entitled to.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that employees hired or non-vested former
employees rehired on or after January 1, 1995 shall be eligible for a basic
health care benefit on retirement with completion of no less than fifteen years
of actual service with Oakland County, as further described in this resolution
and in the attachments hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on completion of fifteen years of actual
County service, employees hired on or after January 1, 1995 shall be credited
with 60% of a County paid retiree health care plan, credited at the rate of 4%
each year for the first fifteen years of employment, and shall accumulate 4%
additional retirement health care credit per annum with a maximum benefit of
100% of the County paid portion of retirement health care on completion of
twenty-five (25) years of eligible County service, excluding employee co-pays
and deductibles, as described in Attachment B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that employees hired on or after January 1, 1995
shall pay the difference between the total health care percentage points
accumulated and 100% of the actual cost of the retirement health care plan they
are enrolled in, excluding co-pays and deductibles, to be eligible for this
benefit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that employees who transfer from the Defined
Benefit Retirement Plan to the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan shall
retain the same retirement health care coverage they would have received had
they remained in the Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, as described in the
Attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for employees hired on or after
January 1, 1995, health care benefits on retirement shall be extended to an
employee's eligible spouse in the same manner that this benefit is extended to
a spouse under retirement health care provisions in effect prior to January 1,
1995.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachments A and B on file in County Clerk's office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94276
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT
FOR 1994
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the
Board of Commissioners for Grades 1 - 21 provide for a review and appeal
process for departments and employees wishing to challenge the salary grade
placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the Second Quarterly Report for 1994 was submitted to the
Personnel Committee identifying the reviews requested and the salary grade
changes recommended by the Personnel Department after completion of this review
process; and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change
fund to implement salary grade changes resulting from salary administration
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514
quarterly report recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved this report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners
authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Second Quarterly Report
for 1994 which includes the following personnel actions:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-Position
Work Projects Supervisor 8 10 43415 01511
(1 position only to new class,
same title, Reg OT)
(2 positions retitled to Work 8 8 43415 07422
Projects Coordinator, Reg OT) 43430 07423
Para Legal 7 9 41101 06018
(1 position only to new class
of Warrants Specialist, Reg OT)
Office Leader 7 9 22101 01772
(1 position only to new class
of Revenue Collection Specialist,
Reg OT)
Chief-Treasurer Accounting 17 18 22101 03299
Chief-Tax Administration 17 18 22101 02913
Casework Supervisor 14 14
(Change overtime designation
for this class from Exceptional
to No OT)
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-Position
Account Clerk II 7 9 16601 00552
(1 position only to new class
of Contract Compliance Officer,
Reg OT)
Equalization Field Supv 15 16 19401 03168
(1 position only to new class
of Chief-Tax Appeals, No OT)
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94276)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT
FOR 1994
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 #94276 and finds:
1) The Personnel Committee has approved the attached Salary
Administration Second Quarterly Report for 1994 which authorizes
implementation of salary grade placement changes of seven (7)
classifications for seven (7) positions.
2) The annual cost of the reclassifications for the six (6)
Governmental positions is $18,211 (Salaries, $13,332, Fringe
Benefits, $4,879) and the cost for the remainder of 1994 is $3,502
(Salaries, $2,563, Fringe Benefits, $939).
3) The annual cost of the reclassification for the Special Revenue
position is $1,518 (Salaries, $1,111, Fringe Benefits, $407) and
the cost for the remainder of 1994 is $292 (Salaries, $214, Fringe
Benefits, $78).
4) Funding is available for the Governmental positions in the Reserve
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515
for Classification and Rate Changes account.
5) The 1994/95 Biennial Budget is amended as follows:
1994 1995
10100-909-01-00-9902 Class. & ($ 3,502) ($18,211)
Rate Change
10100-194-01-00-1001 Salaries 583 3,030
10100-194-01-00-2070 Fringes 213 1,109
10100-221-01-00-1001 Salaries 1,521 7,916
10100-221-01-00-2070 Fringes 558 2,896
10100-411-01-00-1001 Salaries 214 1,111
10100-411-01-00-2070 Fringes 78 407
10100-434-15-00-1001 Salaries 245 1,275
10100-434-15-00-2070 Fringes 90 467
$ -0- $ -0-
6) Funding is available for the Special Revenue position in the
Community Mental Health Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Salary Administration - 1994 Second Quarterly Report on file in
the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Gosling supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Kramer, McCulloch. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #94293)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1994 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be amended by deleting the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94293
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1994 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Inland Lake Level Act No.
146 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended, the Oakland County Drain
Commissioner operates and maintains 32 level control devices/structures that
regulate the legally established water level of 49 lakes located within Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and
maintenance that are recoverable via assessments against the various
benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls
of the respective Lake Level Districts; and
WHEREAS Section 24 of said Act 146 requires that the Drain Commissioner
obtain approval from the Board of Commissioners prior to levying any lake level
assessment in excess of $10,000.00 annually; and
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516
WHEREAS for the year 1994 the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 25
separate Lake Level Districts the total aggregate amount of $295,066.69 for
operation, maintenance and repair purposes, as itemized on the listing attached
hereto, of which 13 of the proposed assessments are in excess of the said
$10,000.00 limit, thereby requiring Board of Commissioner authorization.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and
collect for the year 1994, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the
level of various lakes in Oakland County, the total aggregate amount of
$295,066.69, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be
assessed against all of the benefitting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of the 25 separate Lake Level Districts
itemized on the listing attached hereto, including 13 assessments in excess of
$10,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as required by Statute this resolution be
laid over for a thirty (30) day period following its adoption.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of attachment on file in County Clerk's office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94293)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1994 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE
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 #94293 and finds:
1) The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy
and collect $295,066.69 against all benefitting properties and
government entities comprising the assessment rolls for the purpose
of operating and maintaining the level of various lakes located
within Oakland County. Thirteen of the assessments exceed $10,000
and require board approval under Section 24 of the Inland Lake
Level Act No. 146 of the Public Acts of 1961.
2) Due to road acreage located within district limits, the County's
share of the assessments is $2,092.77 against the Non-Departmental
account for Road-Commission - Drain Assessments. Funding is
available for this expense. Therefore, no budget amendment is
required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Huntoon the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Huntoon the resolution be amended to
coincide with the Finance Committee Report by deleting the BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
The Chairperson stated by statue the resolution shall lay over for 30
days.
REPORT (Misc. #94294)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1994 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 13, 1994
517
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be amended by deleting the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94294
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1994 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of Act No. 40 of
the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, also known as the Drain Code, the Oakland
County Drain Commissioner operates and maintains a number of open ditch or
enclosed drains at various locations throughout Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and
maintenance that are recoverable via assessments against the various
benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls
of the respective Drainage Districts; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the said Drain Code permits the Drain Commissioner
to levy assessments against Drainage Districts of drains established in
accordance with said Chapter 4, for operation, maintenance, cleanout and repair
purposes, provided such assessments not exceed $2,500.00 per mile of drain per
year, or fraction thereof; and
WHEREAS for the year 1994 the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 28
Drainage Districts the total aggregate amount of $84,572.96, for the
maintenance, operation, cleanout and repair of 28 drains, all in accordance
with the said $2,500.00 per mile of drain per year limitation, as itemized on
the listing attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and
collect for the year 1994, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning
out and repairing 28 drains located in Oakland County, the total aggregate
amount of $84,572.96, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to
be assessed against all of the benefitting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of the 28 Drainage Districts itemized on the
listing attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as required by Statute this resolution be
laid over for a thirty (30) day period following its adoption.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of attachment on file in County Clerk's office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94294)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1994 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
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 #94294 and finds:
1) The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy
and collect $84,572.96 against all benefitting properties and
government entities comprising the assessment rolls for the purpose
of operating, maintaining, cleaning, and repairing 28 drains
located within Oakland County.
2) The County's share of the assessment for road drainage benefit is a
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518
one-time charge of $5,605.44 against the Non-Departmental account
for Road-Commission - Drain Assessments. Funding is available for
this expense. Therefore, no budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Oaks the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Oaks the resolution be amended to coincide
with the Finance Committee Report by deleting the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
paragraph.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
The Chairperson stated by statue the resolution shall lay over for 30
days.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94295
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN
(CRANBROOK EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT) - BLOOMFIELD HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland
(the "EDC") has recommended that this Board of Commissioners approve the
Project Plan required by the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338
of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") for the Cranbrook
Educational Community Project, a copy of which Project Plan is attached hereto
as Exhibit A (the "Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the EDC's recommendation to this Board of Commissioners was based
upon its determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to
effectuate the purposes of the Act, that the Project Plan prepared in
connection with the Project satisfies all of the requirements of Section 8 of
the Act regarding project plans, that the persons who will be active in the
management of the project for at least one (1) year after the projected date of
the County Board of Commissioner's approval of the Project Plan will have
sufficient ability and experience to manage the Plan properly, and that the
proposed method of financing the Project is feasible and a bond purchaser's
commitment has been obtained; and
WHEREAS on September 13, 1994, the governing body of the City of
Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, also approved the Project Plan; and
WHEREAS on September 8, 1994, this Board of Commissioners held a public
hearing to consider whether the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as
contemplated by the Act; and
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and
its review of the Project Plan, concurs in the determinations of the EDC with
respect thereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY
OF OAKLAND, as follows:
1. The Project Plan, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, is
hereby determined to constitute a public purpose as contemplated by
the Act.
2. The Project Plan is hereby approved.
3. The EDC is hereby authorized to take such steps as are necessary to
implement the Project and the financing thereof by the issuance of
revenue bonds or notes.
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519
4. The County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified
copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board
of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Exhibit A (the "Project Plan") on file in the County Clerk's
office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Kramer, McCulloch, McPherson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #94296)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES - COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 1994/1995 GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
on October 5, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94296
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES - 1994/1995 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS per Miscellaneous Resolution #94166, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approved the Community Corrections Program, which was 100% funded
by the State of Michigan Department of Community Corrections for the period
April 1, 1994 through September 30, 1994, in the amount of $789,331; and
WHEREAS Oakland County applied for State funding to continue the
Community Corrections Program for the period October 1, 1994 through September
30, 1995, in the amount of $2,257,433; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan Department of Community Corrections has
awarded funding for the Oakland County Community Corrections Program in the
amount of $1,998,160 for the period October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995;
and
WHEREAS the award is an 11.5% variance from the application; and
WHEREAS one additional Inmate Substance Abuse Technician was requested
and approved by the State for the Sheriff's Inmate Services unit (433-20), to
screen the population of inmates who would be eligible for this program through
the Boot Camp; and
WHEREAS a Clerk III position (#17102-07397) was also requested and
approved by the State to be reclassified as a Secretary I position and a
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520
Student position (#17102-07396) was requested and approved by the State to be
deleted; and
WHEREAS the State has awarded funding for the following positions:
One (1) Community Corrections Administrator (171-02)
One (1) Secretary I (171-02)
Nine (9) Pretrial Services Investigator I (311-06)
Two (2) Pretrial Services Investigator II (311-06)
One (1) Clerk I (433-20)
Two (2) Jail Inmate Worker (433-20)
One (1) Community Corrections Intake Supervisor (433-20)
Two (2) Inmate Substance Abuse Technician (includes new requested
position)(433-20)
One (1) Work Project Supervisor (434-15)
One (1) Work Project Supervisor (434-30); and
WHEREAS additional funding was requested and approved by the State to
cover the cost of computer development and integration for Pretrial Services,
which would help in managing and reducing pretrial delays in trial courts; and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Program is 100% funded by the State of
Michigan Department of Community Corrections and does not require any County
grant match; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment; and
WHEREAS the contract has been approved by the County Executive's Contract
Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the funding for the Community Corrections Program in the
amount of $1,998,160 for the period October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995
as detailed in the attached schedule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the
creation of one (1) FTE Special Revenue Inmate Substance Abuse Technician
position to be located in the Sheriff's Inmate Services unit (433-20).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the
reclassification of one (1) Clerk III position (#17102-07397) to a Secretary I
position and the deletion of one (1) Student position (#17102-07396).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Community Corrections Program, including
all personnel, are to be 100% funded by the State of Michigan Department of
Community Corrections, and the future level of service, including personnel,
will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the State.
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 County Clerk's office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94296)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES - 1994/1995 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of the Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #94296 and finds:
1) Oakland County applied for State funding to continue the Community
Corrections Program for the period October 1, 1994 through
September 30, 1995, in the amount of $2,257,433.
2) The State of Michigan Department of Community Corrections has
awarded funding for the Oakland County Community Corrections
Program in the amount of $1,998,160 for the period October 1, 1994
through September 30, 1995.
3) The award is an 11.5% variance from the application.
4) The State approved the request to add one (1) Inmate Substance
Abuse Technician for the Sheriff's Inmate Services unit (433-20),
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521
reclassify a Clerk III position to a Secretary I position (#17102-
07397) and delete a Student position (#17102-07396).
5) The award provides funding for the following positions:
One (1) Community Corrections Administrator (171-02)
One (1) Secretary I (171-02)
Nine (9) Pretrial Service Investigator I (311-06)
Two (2) Pretrial Service Investigator II (311-06)
One (1) Clerk I (433-20)
Two (2) Jail Inmate Worker (433-20)
One (1) Community Corrections Intake Supervisor (433-20)
Two (2) Inmate Substance Abuse Technician (433-20)
One (1) Work Project Supervisor (433-40)
One (1) Work Project Supervisor (434-30)
6) The State has also provided funding towards the cost of computer
development and integration for pretrial services to help in
managing and reducing pretrial delays in trial courts.
7) Funding for the Community Corrections Program is 100% funded by the
State and does not require a County match.
8) An amendment to the 1994/1995 Biennial Budget is recommended per
Schedule B.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule B on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Douglas the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Oaks, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Johnson, Kingzett, Kramer,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt. (19)
NAYS: Obrecht, Jensen, Kaczmar. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #94297)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - TRANSFER OF PRETRIAL SERVICES UNIT TO PUBLIC SERVICES
DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
on October 5, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted.
Chairperson on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94297
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - TRANSFER OF PRETRIAL SERVICES UNIT TO PUBLIC SERVICES
DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the comprehensive Community Corrections Plan includes a
significant increase in the services provided and positions included in the
Pretrial Services Unit; and
WHEREAS a majority of the Pretrial Services positions are now funded by
the Community Corrections Plan; and
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522
WHEREAS administrative efficiency would be gained if the entire Pretrial
Services function were consolidated under the Community Corrections Unit of the
Public Services Department; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court, Public Services Department, and Office of
Community Corrections have determined to work together to ensure that
appropriate pretrial services continue to be available to all of the courts in
the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approve the transfer of the Pretrial Services Unit (#31106) and
the twenty positions contained therein from the Circuit Court to Public
Services, Administration Division, Community Corrections Unit.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94297)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - TRANSFER OF PRETRIAL SERVICES UNIT TO PUBLIC SERVICES
DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of the Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #94297 and finds:
1) Due to the expansion of Pretrial Services, the Circuit Court,
Public Services Department, and Office of Community Corrections
wish to transfer the function of Pretrial Services from Circuit
Court to the Public Services Department for the purposes of
administrative efficiency.
2) The transfer includes eight (8) positions and associated operating
expense currently funded by the General Fund (#10100), eleven (11)
special revenue positions and associated operating expense funded
by the Community Corrections Fund (#27108), and one (1) special
revenue position funded by the Drug Adjudication Grant (#27245).
3) The entire function of Pretrial Services, including all personnel
and operating expense, will be transferred to Public Services -
Administration under a new unit (171-03).
4) A budget amendment is requested for the 1994 Adopted Budget as
follows:
FROM: 4-10100-311-06-00-
1001 Salaries ($59,582.00)
2075 Fringe Benefits ( 27,675.00)
3347 Expend. Equip. Expense ( 3,423.98)
3517 Membership, Dues & Pub. ( 7.00)
3574 Personal Mileage ( 742.17)
3752 Travel & Conference ( 12.41)
6610 Leased Vehicles ( 3,720.00)
6640 Equipment Rental ( 372.20)
6641 Convenience Copier ( 500.33)
6670 Stationery Stock ( 255.85)
6672 Print Shop ( 922.33)
6750 Telephone Communications ( 1,080.54)
($98,293.81)
TO: 4-10100-171-03-00-
1001 Salaries $59,582.00
2075 Fringe Benefits 27,675.00
3347 Expend. Equip. Expense 3,423.98
3517 Membership, Dues & Pub. 7.00
3574 Personal Mileage 742.17
3752 Travel & Conference 12.41
6610 Leased Vehicles 3,720.00
6640 Equipment Rental 372.20
6641 Convenience Copier 500.33
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6670 Stationery Stock 255.85
6672 Print Shop 922.33
6750 Telephone Communications 1,080.54
$98,293.81
Total $ -0-
FROM: 4-27245-311-06-00-
1001 Salaries ($ 3,201.00)
2075 Fringe Benefits ( 266.00)
($ 3,467.00)
TO: 4-27245-171-03-00
1001 Salaries 3,201.00
2075 Fringe Benefits 266.00
$ 3,467.00
Total $ -0-
5) 1995 budget adjustments will be incorporated as an amendment to the
1995 County Executive Recommendation, to be presented prior to
final Finance Committee Budget Recommendation Adoption.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Obrecht supported by Huntoon the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Kramer, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #94298)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: PROBATE COURT REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
on October 5, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted with the following amendment:
The three (3) Deputy Court Administrator positions not be excluded from
the Merit System.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94298
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: PROBATE COURT REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS vacancies resulting from the Early Retirement Incentive Program
offered in December, 1993, provided the Court with the opportunity to conduct
an extensive review of its operational structure; and
WHEREAS this review identified problems within the present system which
interferes with the Court's ability to deliver its services in the most
effective manner; and
WHEREAS these problems include confusion of role and responsibility as to
certain assignments and communication across and within divisions; and
WHEREAS other identified operational problems include an imbalance in
workloads across divisions and conflicting philosophies, beliefs, and practices
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among division staff which further reduce efficiency and overall quality and
quantity of service; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court has identified improvements that can be gained
through combining several key functions and reorganizing the workflow; and
WHEREAS the Court believes that its decision making and problem solving
ability will be greatly enhanced by the proposed reorganization, along with the
ability to improve the use of personnel resources to be more accountable and
proactive; and
WHEREAS the proposed reorganization results in a small overall salary
savings.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the following personnel actions to take effect November
26, 1994:
1. To delete the following 13 Governmental positions:
Manager - Probate Estates & Mental Health Services, grade 20,
(34401-05113)
Manager - Juvenile Field Services, grade 20, (34701-01411)
Probate Court Counsel, grade 20, (34103-01424)
Manager - Clinical Services & In-Service Training, grade 20,
(34601-00782)
Juvenile Court Referee III, grade 18, (34103-06513)
Probate Business Manager, grade 17, (34102-07000)
Chief - Judicial Support Services, grade 17, (34103-01820)
Sr. Psychologist, exception to grade, (34601-02266)
Supv. - Adoption/Guardian Services, grade 15, (34401-01202)
Probate Court Reporter I, exception to grade table, (34103-
03272)
Secretary II, grade 8, (34601-03338)
Office Leader, grade 7 (Estates/MH), (34401-00929)
Office Leader, grade 7 (Judicial Support), (34103-01091)
2. To create the following 7 new classifications:
Deputy Court Administrator - Probate/Judicial Support, grade 21,
No O/T, excluded from Merit System
Deputy Court Administrator - Probate/Court Services, grade 21,
No O/T, excluded from the Merit System
Sr. Juvenile Court Referee, grade 19, No O/T
Deputy Court Administrator - Administrative Support, grade 18,
No O/T, excluded from the Merit System
Chief - Estates/Mental Health Services, grade 17, No O/T
Chief - Clinical Services, grade 17, No O/T
Chief - Juvenile/Adoption Services, grade 17, No O/T
3. To create the following 13 Governmental positions:
Deputy Court Administrator - Probate/Judicial Support
Deputy Court Administrator - Probate/Court Services
Senior Juvenile Court Referee
Deputy Court Administrator - Administrative Support
Chief - Clinical Services
Chief - Juvenile/Adoption Services
Chief - Estates/MH Services
Clinical Psychologist II
Program Evaluation Analyst
Office Supervisor II
Secretary I
Clerk III (Probate/Judicial Support)
Clerk III (Probate/Judicial Support)
4. To create new division titles of Probate/Court Services, and
Probate/Judicial Support in place of these existing division
titles:
Field Services, Probate Estates & Mental Health Services, and
Training & Clinical Services.
5. To create and delete units in the Probate Court Divisions as shown
in the Proposed Organization charts.
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6. To delete the following 7 classifications:
Manager - Probate Estates & Mental Health Services
Manager - Juvenile Field Services
Probate Court Counsel
Manager - Clinical Services & In-Service Training
Probate Business Manager
Chief - Judicial Support Services
Supv. - Adoption/Guardian Services
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94298)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: PROBATE COURT REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #94298 and finds:
1. The Probate Court proposed reorganization will delete 13 existing
Governmental positions, create 13 Governmental positions and create
2 units to replace 3 existing units.
2. The proposed reorganization is cost neutral for the remainder of
1994.
3. Savings for 1995 are estimated to be $21,711, these savings are the
result of personnel changes as detailed in the attached schedule.
Department operating cost will remain unchanged.
4. Proposed amendments to the 1995 Executive Recommendation to
incorporate the reorganization will be presented to the Finance
Committee prior to the Committee's final Budget Recommendation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Probate Court Reorganization on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Garfield the Personnel 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 recommendation of the Personnel Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
Kramer, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94299
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SATELLITE DOWNLINK DISH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Michigan State University Extension received a W. K. Kellogg
Foundation grant of funds for support of University educational outreach; and
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WHEREAS Michigan State University wishes to purchase and install
satellite downlink dishes in all Michigan counties; and
WHEREAS Michigan State University wishes to install and lease a satellite
downlink dish to the County of Oakland according to the covenants set forth in
the Satellite Downlink Agreement (Attachment I).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Services Committee of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the Satellite Downlink Dish
installation for purposes described.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk's office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94300
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SECURITY FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 2ND AND 3RD DIVISIONS - 1995
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS via Miscellaneous Resolution #94149 the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approved the creation of four 1000 hour/year PTNE governmental
Court Deputy positions in Sheriff/Corrective Services - Satellites/Court
Detention Division to provide security for the 52nd District Court, 2nd
Division, Clarkston, and the 52nd District Court, 3rd Division, Rochester
Hills; and
WHEREAS the presence of security at these district court division
facilities has helped to provide a safer environment for the court employees
and the public and has alleviated the burden on clerical employees to act as
security personnel, thereby eliminating additional liability to Oakland County;
and
WHEREAS the cost of providing four 1000-hour PTNE Court Deputy positions
to the 52nd District Court is a more cost-effective measure than furnishing
four full-time deputies, resulting in a significant savings to the County; and
WHEREAS the Public Services Committee desires to review District Court
Security in general but, due to time constraints prior to 1995 budget hearings,
is unable to do so at this time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the funding for 1995 of two 1000-hour PTNE Deputy
positions for the 52nd District Court, 2nd Division, Clarkston, and two 1000-
hour PTNE Deputy positions for the 52nd District Court, 3rd Division,
Rochester, at an annual cost not to exceed $18,000 each.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Services Committee take up the
issue of district court security, in general, during its next session in order
to determine whether funding of PTNE deputy positions for the district courts
should be eliminated, continued or expanded to other district court facilities.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committees. There were no objections.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Palmer Resolution #94278 - SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP be
brought before the Board for reconsideration.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and
Resolution #94278 was before the Board.
For informational purposes, on September 22, 1994, Resolution #94278 was
introduced and acted upon as follows:
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94278
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Independence Township has contracted with the Oakland County
Sheriff's Department to provide law enforcement services for the 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 the Independence Township Board; and
WHEREAS Independence Township has requested and approved a proposed
amendment to SCHEDULE A - SHERIFF'S DEPUTY(IES) CONTRACTED to the Contract
which would delete ONE (1) PATROL DEPUTY II (NO FILL-IN), being contracted; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to delete ONE (1) PATROL DEPUTY II (NO
FILL-IN) for Independence 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 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP to decrease the number of
PATROL DEPUTY(IES) II (NO FILL-IN) from the original Thirteen (13), to a new
total of Twelve (12) PATROL DEPUTY(IES) II (NO FILL-IN) as shown in the
attached SCHEDULE A - SHERIFF'S DEPUTY(IES) CONTRACTED (AMENDED September
1994).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect
on September 2, 1994.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of SCHEDULE A - SHERIFF'S DEPUTY (IES) CONTRACTED (amended
September 1994) on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Newby, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Kramer, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
End of action taken on Resolution #94278 on September 22, 1994; action taken on
Resolution #94278 on October 13, 1994 follows:
REPORT (Misc. #94278)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
on October 5, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted with the addition of the following paragraph for clarification
purposes:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that position #43618-05574 be designated as the
Deputy II position to be deleted in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Protective
Services Division of the Sheriff's Department.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #94278)
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
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 #94278 and finds:
1. Independence Township has requested the deletion of one (1) Deputy
II (no fill-in) from their 1994/1995 contract for Law Enforcement
Services with the Sheriff Department effective September 1, 1994.
2. This deletion will decrease the number of officers contracted with
Independence to 18; total number of officers obligated through the
Law Enforcement Services contracts decreases to 138.
3. This change will cause a reduction in budgeted revenues and
expenditures for the balance of 1994 equaling $23,897, the effect
on 1995 equals reduced budgeted revenues and expenditures of
$74,869.
4. The 1994/1995 Biennial Budget should be amended, as specified
below, to account for the deletion of the contracted officer:
1994 1995
Revenue
3-10100-436-01-00-2605 Special Deputies ($23,897) ($74,869)
Expenditures
4-10100-436-18-00-1001 Salaries ($12,547) ($38,808)
4-10100-436-18-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 6,608) ( 21,451)
4-10100-431-01-00-6735 Liability Ins. ( 644) ( 1,934)
4-10100-432-01-00-3774 Uniform Replace. ( 170) ( 526)
4-10100-432-01-00-6640 Equipment Rental ( 111) ( 333)
4-10100-436-01-00-6610 Leased Vehicles ( 2,218) ( 6,840)
4-10100-436-18-00-6600 Radio Rental ( 108) ( 355)
4-10100-439-05-00-1002 Dispatch - OT ( 1,334) ( 4,135)
4-10100-439-10-00-4820 Deputy Supplies ( 157) ( 487)
($23,897) ($74,869)
-0- -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Obrecht supported by Palmer the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Palmer the resolution be amended to
coincide with the Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Kramer,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Resolution #94278, as
amended, was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94301
BY: 4-H Youth Program Blue Ribbon Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Commissioner,
District #8, Co-chair; Nancy Dingeldey, Commissioner, District #11, Co-Chair
IN RE: FINAL RECOMMENDATION OF THE 4-H YOUTH PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, via Miscellaneous Resolution #94081,
created the 4-H Youth Program Blue Ribbon Committee to review 4-H programs to
youth in relation to present and future aspects of organization and funding and
to return to the Board with its final recommendations; and
WHEREAS the 4-H Youth Program Blue Ribbon Committee has spent several
months looking at the programs available to youth through 4-H and has concluded
that these programs offer valuable experiences in many different areas; and
WHEREAS 4-H youth programs promote family and community values, provide
supplemental education experiences, and contribute a myriad of other activities
and opportunities for young people.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Cooperative Extension Service
continue its collaboration with Community Mental Health, Probate Court-Youth
Assistance and Parks and Recreation to expand 4-H programs to youth and to
explore other opportunities for collaboration with other County youth programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County and the Cooperative Extension
Service, in conjunction with the Budget Division's grants writer, actively
pursue monies for the purpose of funding the expansion of 4-H programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H
programs continue to communicate their missions, goals and programs to the
media, i.e. print, video and audio.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Cooperative Extension Service report to
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Public Services Committee every six
(6) months, beginning in March of 1995, as to their progress in expanding 4-H
programs to youth and applying for and securing outside grants.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Sue Ann Douglas, Nancy Dingeldey
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94302
BY: 4-H Youth Program Blue Ribbon Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Commissioner,
District #8, Co-chair; Nancy Dingeldey, Commissioner, District #11, Co-Chair
IN RE: CONTINUATION OF FUNDING FOR 4-H YOUTH PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS 4-H was established through land grant universities, such as
Michigan State University, by the federal government as an educational program
for young people; and
WHEREAS 4-H combines the cooperative efforts of youth, volunteer leaders,
state land-grant universities, federal, state and local governments and the
United States Department of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS the estimated value of Oakland County's 1,100 volunteer leaders
is 2.4 million dollars; and
WHEREAS 4-H is a unit of Michigan State University Extension's Children,
Youth and Family programs and a component of Oakland County Extension; and
WHEREAS 9,258 Oakland County children and young adults participate in 4-H
programs through 4-H clubs, 4-H special interest programs, 4-H school
enrichment programs, libraries and community organization activities, and
horseback riding for the handicapped; and
WHEREAS 4-H has traditionally been funded through a partnership between
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federal, state and county government; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has participated in the funding of 4-H by
providing office space and the salary and fringe benefits for both the direct
personnel and indirect personnel necessary to continue the current programs.
Direct and indirect personnel currently consists of three (3) 4-H program
assistants, one (1) clerk III, one (1) student position, and one (1) clerk I
(PTE).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 4-H Blue Ribbon Committee
recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that Oakland County
continue to be the local partner in the funding of Oakland County 4-H by
providing the necessary funding to maintain the current level of staffing and
by continuing to provide the office space and other support services currently
provided to the 4-H program.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Sue Ann Douglas, Nancy Dingeldey
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services and
Finance Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94303
BY: Jeff Kingzett, Commissioner, District 7
IN RE: MILLAGE REDUCTION FUND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is expected to realize a $7 million surplus in
fiscal year 1994; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will levy a tax rate in 1995 of 4.4805 mills,
which is unchanged from the 1994 tax rate; and
WHEREAS Oakland County will experience growth in State Equalized Value
and new construction in 1995; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has significant cash reserves on hand to
sufficiently protect against future unanticipated financial constraints.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the establishment of a "Millage Reduction Fund"
account into which the 1994 designated surplus, plus accumulated interest,
shall be deposited.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1996 Oakland County tax rate be reduced
by the amount that equals the 1994 designated surplus plus accumulated
interest.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Jeff Kingzett, District #7
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94304
BY: Larry Obrecht, Commissioner, District #3
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - EXTENSION OF "O"COM FUNCTIONS
THROUGH JUNE 30, 1995
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous
Resolution #93259, authorized the issuance of appropriate notification to
terminate the present agreements with twelve participating hospitals for the
provision of "O"COM services; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #93269,
authorized 1994 funding for "O"COM through April 30; and
WHEREAS through adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #94041, the Board
continued that funding authorization to July 31, 1994, and such funding was
further continued through December 31, 1994, with the adoption of Miscellaneous
Resolution #94216; and
WHEREAS while discussion of the future of the "O"COM operation continues,
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the Board of Commissioners wishes to continue the operation and funding of the
"O"COM operation through June 30, 1995.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the continued operation and funding of "O"COM for the
period of January 1, 1995 through June 30, 1995, and that the 1995 County
Budget reflect this continuation of full funding for "O"COM for the first six
months of 1995.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence A. Obrecht
Commissioner, District #3
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services, Personnel
and Finance Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94305
BY: Donald W. Jensen, Commissioner, District 15
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REINSTATEMENT OF VOLUNTARY PRAYER IN PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the United States of America was founded by men with varied
religious beliefs and ideals; and
WHEREAS the First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof...", which means that the government is
prohibited from establishing a state religion, however, no barriers shall be
erected against the practice of any religion; and
WHEREAS the establishment clause of the First Amendment was not drafted
to protect Americans from religion, rather, its purpose was clearly to protect
Americans from governmental mandates with respect to religion; and
WHEREAS through time, certain court decisions and interest groups have
contributed to the deterioration of our foundational religious beliefs and
ideals to the extent that voluntary prayer of any denomination has been banned
from the public school system in direct contradiction of the free exercise
clause of the First Amendment; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners strongly believes that
reinstitution of voluntary prayer in the public schools is one step in the
restoration of religious choice guaranteed by the Constitution, and will assist
in moving this nation toward those religious rights and beliefs upon which the
nation was founded.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners strongly urges that voluntary prayer be returned to the public
school systems of this nation and invites all cities, counties, and the State
of Michigan to join in an effort to effect the reinstatement of voluntary
prayer in public schools by uniting in a grass roots movement for that purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to all
cities, villages and townships in the County of Oakland; to all counties in the
state; and to all elected officials representing Oakland County in the Congress
and State Legislature.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Donald W. Jensen, Dennis N. Powers,
Charles Palmer, John P. Garfield
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94306
BY: Commissioner Eugene Kaczmar, District #24
IN RE: PURCHASING - AMEND PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR CERTAIN RECYCLED ITEMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #89325, Oakland County
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has had, for more than four years, a policy of purchasing recycled products
whenever feasible; and
WHEREAS by Executive Order, the Federal Government has directed an
increase in the acquisition of recycled products, specifically paper with a
minimum 20% recycled content, retread tires, and rerefined lubricating oil
effective January 1, 1995; and
WHEREAS NACo, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and cities and counties
across the Nation, including Washtenaw County, have joined in supporting this
effort to maximize the reuse of our natural resources by adopting rigorous
requirements for purchasing recycled products.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby reiterate its policy to purchase recycled products,
and to strengthen those policies through the adoption of a revised recycled
products purchasing policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Services Division of the
Department of Management and Budget be directed to prepare the revised policy.
This revised policy would follow the recommendation of NACO and the U.S.
Conference of Mayors to emulate the Executive Order cited, and exceed it where
possible. The revised policy should be completed for Board of Commissioner's
approval by February 1, 1995.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eugene Kaczmar
Commissioner, District #24
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Planning and
Building Committees. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
FINANCE
a. NACo - 1995 Dues
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. St. Joseph County - (Support) Constitutional Amendment for Freedom of
Religious Expression
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. MI Department of Social Services - 1995 VI-D Cooperative Reimbursement
Application and Contract
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Chairperson stated the next Board meeting will be October 27, 1994 at
9:30 A.M.
The Board adjourned at 12:00 Noon.
LYNN D. ALLEN LARRY CRAKE
Clerk Chairperson