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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
February 9, 1995
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Larry Crake at 9:36 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
ABSENT: Pernick (with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Charles Palmer.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wolf supported by Jacobs the minutes of the January 5, 1995
Board meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,
as printed.
Moved by Wolf supported by Jacobs the rules be suspended and the agenda
be amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
b. Department of Human Services/Community Mental Health Division -
Request for New Classifications and Positions to Provide Direct
Assistance to the Director of Community Mental Health
c. Department of Human Services/Community Mental Health Division -
Creation of 2 PTNE Classifications Titled - Occupational
Therapist/Part-Time and Speech Pathologist/Part-Time
(Reason for suspension for Health and Human Services items: Waiver of Rule XII
- Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
PLANNING AND BUILDING
i. Facilities Management - Oakland/Pontiac Airport - Electric Utility
Easement - Detroit Edison
(Reason for suspension: Waiver of Rule XXII - Procedure to Bring Matters to
Board, and Rule XI B.5 - General Government Liaison to Airport)
k. Facilities Management - Proposed Offer to Purchase Oakland Pointe
Office Park I and II Tax Sidwell Numbers 14-30-251-001 and 14-30-
251-002 Located in the City of Pontiac
(Reason for suspension: Waiver of Rule XII - Direct Referral to Finance
Committee)
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PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Department of Facilities Management - Extension of 'O'COM Function
Through May 31, 1995
b. Animal Control - Establish 1995 Municipalities Animal Care Center
Rates for Boarding and Disposal
c. Public Services Department/Animal Control Division - Estate
Donation
(Reason for suspension for Public Services items: Waiver of Rule XII - Direct
Referral to Finance Committee)
ITEM NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
f. Appointment to the Community Mental Health Services Board
(Reason for suspension: Waiver of Rule IX - Committee meeting 2/09/95)
AYES: Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
Deputy Clerk read letter from Chairperson Larry Crake appointing the
following individuals to the Oakland County Historical Commission for a term
ending January 1, 1998: Elsie August, Dorothy Scott and Jennifer Radcliff.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Deputy Clerk read letter from Chairperson Larry Crake appointing the
following persons to the Oakland County Gypsy Moth Committee for a term ending
December 31, 1996: Lawrence Obrecht, County Commissioner; John Garfield, County
Commissioner; Wayne Nierman, Executive Director - Cooperative Extension; Bob
Long, Oakland County Environmental Health Representative; Pat Sullivan, Clerk -
Village of Beverly Hills/Village Representative; Dan Rooney, Superintendent,
City of Farmington Hills Public Works/City Representative; Steven Gillette,
Superintendent, City of Royal Oak Department of Public Works/City
Representative; Joyce Slaughter, Treasurer - Rose Township/Township
Representative; Mark Brochu, Director, Oxford Township Parks and
Recreation/Township Representative; Paul Muelle, Park Planner/Huron-Clinton
Metro Parks Representative; Mike Zehnder, Public Services Director; Ralph
Richard, Manager - Oakland County Parks and Recreation/Recreation
Representative.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Deputy Clerk read letter from Chairperson Larry Crake appointing the
following persons to the Oakland County Sanitary Code Appeal Board for a term
ending December 31, 1997: Commissioner Nancy Dingeldey, Edward O'Rourke and
Theodore Spehar.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Deputy Clerk read letter from Chairperson Larry Crake appointing the
following individuals to the various Lake Boards in Oakland County: John
Garfield, Big Lake; Shelley Taub, Blue Heron Pond; Donna Huntoon, Cedar Island
Lake; Dennis Powers, Charlick Lake; Dan Devine, Charnwood Lake; Lawrence
Obrecht, Cranberry Lake; John Garfield, Dixie Lake; Dennis Powers; Duck Lake;
Shelley Taub, Duck Lake, West Bloomfield; Shelley Taub, Forest Lake; Dennis
Powers, Gourd Lake; Dennis Powers, Highland Lake; Larry Crake, Huntoon Lake;
Lawrence Obrecht, Indianwood Lake; Shelley Taub, Island Lake; Donna Huntoon,
Lake Ona; Ruth Johnson, Lake Louise; Lawrence Obrecht, Lakeville Lake; Shelley
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Taub, Lower Long Lake; Tom Law, Meadow Lake; Donna Huntoon, Pontiac; Larry
Crake, Rainbow Lake; Donna Huntoon, Round Lake; Fran Amos, Scott Lake; Fran
Amos, Schoolhouse Lake; Dennis Powers, Taggett Lake; Ruth Johnson, Tipsico
Lake; Dennis Powers, Tomahawk Lake; Shelley Taub, Upper Long Lake; Larry Crake,
Van Norman Lake; Shelley Taub, Wabeek Lake; Donna Huntoon, Walters Lake; Fran
Amos, Watkins Lake; Donna Huntoon, White Lake; Nancy Dingeldey, Wolverine Lake
and Dennis Powers, Woodruff Lake.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Commissioner John McCulloch presented plaques of recognition to former
Commissioners Marilynn Gosling and Joan Newby.
Traffic Improvement Systems representative Frank Cardimen gave a
presentation.
The following people addressed the Board: Dawn Phillips, Jerry Poisson,
Brooks Patterson, Bob Daddow, Paul Funk, Jim Alexander, Dave Ross, Vince Luzi,
Mike Zehnder, Roger Smith, and Ruel McPherson.
Deputy Clerk G. William Caddell informed the Chairperson that page 3 of
the January 5, 1995 Board minutes showed the roll call as AYE and NAY response,
rather that PRESENT and ABSENT.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Palmer the January 5, 1995 Board minutes be
amended to show a Roll Call response.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to amend the
minutes carried.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95001
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY TREASURER - PARAMETERS FOR ACCESSING FUNDING FROM THE DELINQUENT
TAX REVOLVING FUND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Public Act 206 of 1893 (as
amended), the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a Delinquent
Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF) to pay local/County taxing units within the County
their respective shares of delinquent ad valorem real property taxes, in
anticipation of the collection of those taxes by the County Treasurer; and
WHEREAS to ensure the functional intent and operational success of the
DTRF, the Oakland County General Appropriations Act should be amended to
incorporate the following parameters for accessing funds from the Delinquent
Tax Revolving Fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the following amendments to the 1995 General
Appropriations Act:
1) The Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF) was established in
accordance with the provisions of Public Act 206 of 1893 (as
amended) for the purpose of paying local taxing units within
the County their respective shares of delinquent ad valorem
real property taxes, in anticipation of the collection of
those taxes by the County Treasurer. This policy statement,
which encompasses the precept of self-funding, ensures that
utilization of unrestricted DTRF funds does not impair the
functional intent or operational success of the DTRF as
originally established.
2) To that end, at no time shall funds be diverted from the DTRF
that would cause the unrestricted balance to fall below a
level that would assure prompt payment of all current and
future outstanding General Obligation Limited Tax Notes, as
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well as assure the continued operation of the DTRF as
specified in the preceding paragraph.
3) Penalties and investment interest generated by the DTRF may
be transferred, in whole or in part, to the General Fund of
the County upon majority vote of the Board of Commissioners
so long as such transfer(s) meets the provisions of paragraph
#2 above.
4) Any and all appropriations from unrestricted DTRF funds,
excepting penalties and investment interest, shall be limited
to one-time expenditures, as opposed to recurring operating
expenses.
5) Unless otherwise specified, appropriations from the DTRF
shall be considered long- or short-term advances (with
specific time frames detailed in the authorizing resolution),
to be repaid with interest as specified below.
6) Any appropriations from unrestricted DTRF funds, excepting
penalties and investment interest, not considered advances to
be repaid within a time certain shall require a two-thirds
majority vote of the Board of Commissioners.
7) All appropriations from unrestricted DTRF funds considered to
be advances to be repaid within a time certain shall require
a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners.
8) Terms and conditions of any and all advances from the DTRF
shall be specified in the authorizing resolution, including
interest obligations detailed as follows:
a. Interest on each payment will be based on the average
monthly rate paid during the term of the agreement by
the agent of the DTRF for that year's outstanding
borrowing, or
b. In the event no borrowing occurs for the DTRF,
principal and interest payments will be made in
accordance with the previously established "Loan of
County Funds Policy" (Miscellaneous Resolution #89276)
which requires Board approval of repayment terms at an
interest rate no less than the prevailing six-month
Treasury Bill rate and that such rates shall be
computed and compounded quarterly.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all requests for appropriations from
unrestricted DTRF funds shall be submitted to the County Treasurer for review
prior to Board approval of such appropriations.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jensen,
Johnson, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Amos. (18)
NAYS: Holbert, Jacobs, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Quarles. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therfor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95002
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY TREASURER - SURETY BOND FOR COLLECTION OF STATE EDUCATION TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS with the advent of Proposal A, the County Treasurer's
responsibilities are increased as they relate to the collection of the State
Education Tax; and
WHEREAS enabling legislation requires the County Treasurer to provide
adequate bonding for the collection of the State Education Tax by city and
township treasurers; and
WHEREAS THE 1995 Budget did not contemplate the additional $20,000
expense, thereby requiring an additional appropriation; and
WHEREAS although there is no current requirement for State reimbursement
to counties for this additional mandated expense, legislative initiatives will
be undertaken in early 1995 to this end.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the County Treasurer to acquire the necessary surety
bond to perform his mandated responsibilities related to the collection of the
State Education Tax.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Budget be amended as follows:
AMOUNT
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 General Fund Contingency ($20,000)
4-10100-221-01-00-3741 Surety Bond 20,000
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Holbert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95003
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - 1995 ACCEPTANCE OF COUNTY SURVEY,
MONUMENTATION AND REMONUMENTATION GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this is the third year of an on-going grant, funded by the
Michigan Department of Commerce for the calendar year ending December 31, 1995;
and
WHEREAS the grant award is in the amount of $301,062 and is 100% funded
by the State of Michigan, with no County match required; and
WHEREAS the grant award is the same amount as the grant application and
therefore, does not need prior approval by the liaison committee; and
WHEREAS the grant continues to fund one (1) full-time eligible
Engineering Aide II position (#21401-07330)and one (1) full-time eligible
Engineering Aide I position (#21401-07331); and
WHEREAS the agreement 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 County Survey, Monumentation and Remonumentation
Grant for the period January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995, in the amount
of $301,062.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Adopted Budget be amended to reflect
the grant award as detail in the attached schedule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the
State for this program, and acceptance of this grant does not obligate the
County to any future commitment.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve amendments and
extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with
the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of schedule on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Powers, Quarles, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95004
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - 1995 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney's Office applied for funding for a ninth
year to the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) grant for
January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995 in the amount of $197,841 (State
(75%) - $148,381; County (25%) - $49,460); and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #93020 (Amendment to the Grant
Procedure) requires the Finance and Personnel Committee to review grant
acceptances that vary less than fifteen (15%) percent from the grant
application; and
WHEREAS the grant award is for $183,416 (State - $137,562; County match
$45,854), which is a 7.3% variance from the application as shown in Schedule A;
and
WHEREAS funds for the County match are available in the Prosecuting
Attorney's Grant Match line-item (#4-10100-411-01-00-3380), no additional
appropriation is required; and
WHEREAS the previous grant funded one (1) Prosecuting Attorney IV and one
(1) Prosecuting Attorney III and the present grant award continues to provide
funding for the said positions; 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 Prosecuting Attorney's 1995 Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority Grant in the amount of $183,416 (State - $137,562; County
match - $45,854).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Adopted Budget is amended to include
acceptance of the new grant award as detailed in Schedule B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future level of service, including personnel,
will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the State for this
program and that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve amendments or
extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with
the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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Copy of Schedules A and B on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Quarles the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95005
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - ONE YEAR (1995) CONTRACT EXTENSION OF LABOR
AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, MICHIGAN COUNCIL 25 (PROSECUTOR'S INVESTIGATORS)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees, Michigan Council 25, have been negotiating a
contract covering approximately seven (7) Prosecutor's Investigators of the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; and
WHEREAS the parties have reached an agreement to extend the 1991-1993
contract provisions through 1995 (previously extended through 1994); and
WHEREAS the agreement includes a "Me Too" Clause and stipulates a 4%
salary increase for 1995; and
WHEREAS funding for the increase is included in the 1995 Adopted Budget;
and
WHEREAS the Preferred Provider Drug Plan as adopted by the Board of
Commissioners has been included in the agreement effective 1/1/95; and
WHEREAS the agreement also stipulates that the Retirement Health Care
Benefits for employees hired on or after 1/1/95 are to be implemented
consistent with the provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #94292.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the County of
Oakland and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees,
Michigan Council 25, is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of this Board, on behalf of
the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute the said agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of agreement on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95006
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 1995/1997 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR COURT
SERVICE OFFICERS REPRESENTED BY POLICE OFFICERS LABOR COUNCIL, MICHIGAN
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the representatives of the County of Oakland, the Sixth Judicial
Circuit Court and the Police Officers Labor Council - Michigan Fraternal Order
of Police, have been negotiating a contract covering seven (7) Court Service
Officers in the Oakland County Friend of the Court; and
WHEREAS a three (3) year agreement has been reached for the period of
January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1997 and the agreement put in writing as
summarized in the attached; and
WHEREAS the agreement stipulates a 4.0% salary increase in 1995; and
WHEREAS the funding for the increase is included in the 1995 Adopted
Budget; and
WHEREAS a "Me Too" clause has been included for the 1996 and 1997; and
WHEREAS any changes for these years will be addressed in the 1996/1997
Biennial Budget process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the agreement between the County of Oakland, the Sixth Judicial
Circuit Court and the Police Officers Labor Council - Michigan Fraternal Order
of Police.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Chairperson to
execute the agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of agreement on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Devine the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95007
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - 1995 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #89105, the Sheriff
Department applied to the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) for
$426,930 in grant funding for the period January 1, through December 31, 1995;
and
WHEREAS the ATPA has awarded Oakland County with a calendar year 1995
grant in the amount of $397,919, or 93% of the application amount; and
WHEREAS as detailed on the attached schedule, of the total award, $319,
914 will fund Oakland County operations including one (1) Sergeant and three
(3) Deputy II positions, this is the same staffing level as the 1994 award; and
WHEREAS the remaining $78,005 will fund one (1) Police Officer and
vehicle for the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the total program effort of $397,919 is funded by a $298,439
grant from ATPA, $79,979 match from Oakland County and a $19,501 match from the
City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Sheriff's Department Grant Match
line-item to cover the required match, no additional appropriation is required;
and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County
Executive's Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
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Commissioners accepts the 1995 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant in
the amount of $298,439 with a County match of $79,979 and a participating
jurisdiction match of $99,480.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to
sign the grant agreement and to approve grant modifications and extensions,
within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grant
agreement approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, is contingent upon continued grant funding for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of schedule on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95008
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE FOR ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL ACREAGE AT
WATERFORD OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has acquired
152.16 acres of property in Waterford Township, enabled by a grant from the
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, for the proposes of establishing a
county park in a section of the County not previously serviced by the county
park system; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that it is
the recipient of a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to
acquire additional adjacent property in Waterford Township for the purpose of
expanding recreational opportunities and preserving open space for all
residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has the funds available for
the grant match; and
WHEREAS said acquisition will continue to provide additional protection
and preservation of said property and the established county park in that
section of the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to
accept said grant for the acquisition of 18 acres in Waterford Township as
identified in the grant being parcels 13-13-152-004, 13-13-152-002 and said
monies for the acquisition to come from Parks and Recreation funds and/or grant
monies; and
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Parks and Recreation Commission to acquire said property as
approved in and within the parameters of the above-referenced grant agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Budget be amended to reflect the
grant acceptance.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Jacobs the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95009
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: RISK MANAGEMENT - WORKERS' COMPENSATION THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION
IMPREST CASH ACCOUNT FOR ASU RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #88002 authorized the establishment of
an imprest cash account for the administrator of the Workers' Compensation
Fund; and
WHEREAS the firm of ASU Risk Management Services has been retained in
that capacity; and
WHEREAS a $50,000 imprest cash account was established at the onset under
Miscellaneous Resolution #93095; and
WHEREAS that amount is no longer sufficient to cover one month of claim
payments; and
WHEREAS an additional $60,000 is needed to adequately fund the imprest
cash account; and
WHEREAS funds are available in the Workers' Compensation Fund; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners requires notification and approves all
cash advances.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes
an additional $60,000 advance for payment of workers' compensation claims.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds be transferred within the Workers'
Compensation Fund as follows:
1-73510-001-001 Cash Operating ($60,000)
1-73510-060-002 Imprest Cash 60,000
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95010
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - REQUIRED BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1993/1994 AND 1994/1995 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
BOARD APPROVED SPENDING PLANS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 1994 County budget, as amended through November 30, 1994,
designates the Community Mental Health Fund (#22200) as a governmental fund
with a total appropriation of $102,941,288.07 and estimated revenues of
$93,365,361.00; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #94344, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners authorized the conversion of Fund #22200 from a
governmental fund to a special revenue fund reflecting a fiscal year
appropriation which matches the state authorization to Community Mental Health;
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and
WHEREAS in order to fulfill the intent of Miscellaneous Resolution
#94344, the 1994 County budgeting and accounting records must be adjusted to
delete the Community Mental Health Fund as a governmental fund and re-establish
it as a special revenue fund reflecting the final approved Fiscal Year
1993/1994 Community Mental Health spending plan and County match required to
support state expenditures; and
WHEREAS on November 15, 1994, the Community Mental Health Services Board
approved the final Fiscal Year 1993/1994 Spending Plan for submission to the
Michigan Department of Mental Health with a total program authorization of
$101,257,888; and
WHEREAS the 1994 County budgeting and accounting records should be
adjusted to reflect a total budget in Fund #22200 of $101,257,892; and
WHEREAS required calendar year 1994 County match on the Community Mental
Health fund is $10,913,692; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the 1994 County budget to cover the
required match, a non-departmental account under Fund #10100 must be
established to record and pay this match; and
WHEREAS the 1995 Amended County budget reflects a special revenue fund
budget for Community Mental Health (CMH) of $102,295,136; and
WHEREAS on September 6, 1994 the Community Mental Health Board approved
submission of the Fiscal Year 1994/1995 Spending Plan to the Michigan
Department of Mental Health, with subsequent amendments for program changes and
revised State facility rates, generating a total program request of
$102,577,273 an increase of $282,137 above the amended budget; and
WHEREAS the County 1995 budget should be adjusted to reflect the spending
plan authorized by the Community Mental Health Board; and
WHEREAS the 1995 Budget included one (1) Personnel Analyst I position
(#15402-07480) in the Personnel Department, funded by the General Fund and
devoted full-time to Community Mental Health activities; and
WHEREAS the 1995 Community Mental Health Budget anticipated the Personnel
position to be a direct charge to the Community Mental Health Fund, therefore
there is a dual appropriation in the 1995 budget; and
WHEREAS to correct the dual appropriation position #15402-07480 should be
transferred from the General Fund to the Community Mental Health Fund and the
General Fund appropriation be returned to the Contingency account.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes amendments to the 1994 County budget and accounting
records deleting Fund #22200 as a governmental fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Fund #22200 be re-established as a special
revenue fund in the 1994 County Budget and accounting records, reflecting the
final fiscal year 1993/1994 spending plan approved by the Community Mental
Health Board, totalling $101,257,892.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget of $10,913,612 be established in account
#4-901-01-00-8248, to cover the calendar year 1994 County match on the
Community Mental Health programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 County Budget be amended, as
specified on Schedule B, to reflect the 1994/1995 spending plan as approved by
the Community Mental Health Services Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to
sign budget authorizations and extensions which are within fifteen (15) percent
of the most current award as approved, provided that such authorizations have
been approved by the Community Mental Health Services Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that position #15402-07480 be transferred from the
General Fund to the Community Mental Health Fund retroactive to December 25,
1994 and that the 1995 Budget be amended as specified below:
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency $42,829
4-10100-154-02-00-1001 Pers. Salaries ( 28,164)
4-10100-154-02-00-2070 Per. Fringes ( 14,685)
$ 0
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A and Schedule B on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95011
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - FOURTH QUARTER 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
Fourth Quarter 1994 data processing development charges to be $823,159,
$439,234 for governmental funded operations, $374,197 for non-governmental
funded operations and $9,727 for Friend of the Court imaging; 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 Fourth Quarter 1994 Data Processing Development
and finds $439,234 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 $9,727 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 and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of schedule on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95012
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - APPROVAL OF LOAN FROM DELINQUENT
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TAX REVOLVING FUND TO MAINTAIN INVENTORY POOL OF OFFICE AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Information Technology is requesting an additional loan of
$910,653 from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF) to provide an inventory
of approximately 324 personal computers and 125 printers in order to provide
quick response as requests are approved; and
WHEREAS Information Technology will obtain Finance and Personnel
Committee approval prior to installing any of the equipment in the user
departments and will bring a resolution for approval by the full Board of
Commissioners on a quarterly basis summarizing the appropriate budget
amendments in the Information Technology and user departments' budgets; and
WHEREAS Information Technology estimates the initial costs to be $910,653
for capital and $251,454 for start-up expenses; and
WHEREAS the annual operating cost is estimated to be $189,719 which
includes maintenance and depreciation expense; and
WHEREAS the loan will be repaid over a five-year period with interest
expense estimated to be $56,309.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to execute the attached
Borrowing Agreement in the amount of $910,653 with the County Treasurer as
agent of the DTRF.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that principal and interest payments made to the
DTRF in repayment of this agreement will be accounted for in the Computer
Services Operations Fund, fund #63600.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Budget is amended as follows to
appropriate the interest expense:
1995
General Fund (10100)
Expenditures
10100-909-01-00-9920 Office Automation ($56,309)
10100-181-01-00-6360 Computer Services 56,309
TOTAL $ 0
Computer Services Fund (63600)
Revenue
181-01-00-2037 Gov't. Operations $56,309
Expense
184-01-00-3418 Interest Expense $56,309
TOTAL $ 0
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Borrowing Agreement on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95013
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - (SUPPORT) OPPOSITION TO FEDERAL UNFUNDED
MANDATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Resolutions #94274, #93209 and #93047, the Oakland County
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Board of Commissioners has gone on record opposing unfunded federal mandates,
and the serious consequences of these mandates on state and local financial
resources; and
WHEREAS from surveys commissioned by the National Association of
Counties, it has been determined that by 1998, one-quarter of all locally-
raised revenue will be consumed by unfunded federal mandates; and
WHEREAS the federal top-down approach to solving domestic problems
restricts local government from not only prioritizing its needs, but impedes
addressing local issues in an innovative and resourceful manner; and
WHEREAS the ability to apply local solutions to local problems is lost
when inflexible, one-size-fits-all federal requirements are imposed; and
WHEREAS decisions on how to spend scarce local tax dollars should be made
by the locally elected officials who are accountable to their constituents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby ardently oppose the passage of federal unfunded
mandates and directs that certified copies of this resolution be sent to our
Congressional delegation and to our State Legislators and to the Michigan
Association of Counties.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Kaczmar supported by McPherson the resolution be amended in the
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph by replacing the word "ardently" with
"strongly" and the word "passage" with the word "concept".
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95014
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OPPOSITION TO UNFUNDED MANDATE FOR ADDITIONAL
COUNTY CLERK AND CIRCUIT COURT SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State Legislature passed Public Act 61 of 1994, requiring
Circuit Courts and County Clerks to provide forms and assistance to individuals
pursuing a Domestic Restraining Order without the aid of an attorney; and
WHEREAS because domestic violence is prevalent in society, a significant
number of individuals are seeking justice through Public Act 61, resulting in a
commitment of additional time and materials (approximately $20,000 annually)
provided by the offices of Oakland County Clerk and the 6th Judicial Circuit
Court; and
WHEREAS the Headlee State Constitutional Tax Limitation Amendment, passed
by the voters in 1978, specifies that "The State is prohibited from requiring
any new or expanded activities by local governments without full state
financing"; and
WHEREAS Public Act 61 of 1994 violates the intent of the Headlee
Amendment since no provision is made for funding this new requirement.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that although the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners recognizes and appreciates the problems of victims of domestic
violence, we object to the unfunded mandate imposed by Public Act 61 of 1994
and strongly urge legislative enactment of State appropriation to reimburse
counties that comply with the requirements of Public Act 61.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
Governor, the Legislators representing Oakland County, the Michigan Association
of Counties, and the other 82 Michigan Counties.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95015
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION TO CHARGE A FEE FOR 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 titled Ethics and Conflicts of Interest,
Problems for Discussion, presented by Joseph Galvin of Miller, Canfield,
Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.; and
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; and
WHEREAS the workshop focuses on the information and skill development
needs of elected officials, planning commissioners and zoning board members and
will also provide an opportunity for those with more experience to update their
skills and knowledge; and
WHEREAS the proposed seminar is scheduled for April 1, 1995, and the
Development and Planning Division plans to host (2) additional seminars in
1995; and
WHEREAS participants in the seminar will be required to pay $5.00 for
seminar materials.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves 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 $5.00 to
cover seminar 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
seminar material expenses, after the seminar the account will result in a zero
balance.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #95016)
BY: Health and Human Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - URGE STATE
LEGISLATURE TO COMMIT LAPSED OAKLAND COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH FUNDS FOR USE IN
OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Health and Human Services Committee, having reviewed the above-
referenced resolution on February 1, 1995, reports with the recommendation that
the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move
the acceptance of the foregoing report.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL REPORT (Misc. #95016)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - URGE STATE
LEGISLATURE TO COMMIT LAPSED OAKLAND COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH FUNDS FOR USE IN
OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Having reviewed the above-referenced resolution, the Finance and
Personnel Committee reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95016
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - URGE STATE
LEGISLATURE TO COMMIT LAPSED OAKLAND COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH FUNDS FOR USE IN
OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS approximately 60% of the Community Mental Health budget is
allocated for services provided by state inpatient and residential facilities;
and
WHEREAS invoices from the State of Michigan for these services are not
received in a timely manner, sometimes requiring several years before the
payment process is complete for any given fiscal year; and
WHEREAS this delayed billing practice and lack of sufficient facility
utilization data from the State creates uncertainty in determining the amount
of lapsed funds each year; and
WHEREAS following prudent financial management practices, estimates for
state facilities are accrued based on the highest estimate from all sources of
data available in order to protect the County from possible overspending that
could occur if low estimates were used; and
WHEREAS this conservative accrual estimate will most likely result in
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further lapsing of Community Mental Health dollars; and
WHEREAS Oakland County should not be required to forfeit lapsed State
Mental Health funds as a result of the uncertainty attributed to deferred state
invoices; and
WHEREAS these lapsed funds should remain committed for use in Oakland
County either to provide services to consumers in subsequent fiscal years or to
be reserved in a fund dedicated for improvements to the Clinton Valley Center
property in anticipation of downsizing the inpatient facility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners urges the State Legislature to commit lapsed Oakland County
Community Mental Health state funds for use in Oakland County until such time
that State Mental Health Facility invoices can be delivered to the County
within sixty (60) days following the end of a month in which services were
provided.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any committed lapsed funds should be used to
provide services to consumers in subsequent fiscal years or to be reserved in a
fund dedicated for improvements to the Clinton Valley Center property upon
downsizing the inpatient facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is directed to send
a copy of this resolution to all State Legislators representing Oakland County,
the Chairperson of the State Mental Health Appropriation Committee, the
Michigan Association of Counties, and to the Michigan Association of Community
Mental Health Boards.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by McPherson the Finance and Personnel
Committee Fiscal Report and the Health and Human Services Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: AMENDMENT OF RULES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners' Rules, recommends that the Rules be amended as shown in
the attachment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Board Rules on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by Schmid supported by Powers the General Government Committee
Report be accepted and the Rules be adopted.
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson. (23)
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NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and
the Rules were adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the candidates for
appointment to the Community Mental Health Services Board on February 9, 1995,
reports with the recommendation that Steven Hill be appointed for the term
ending December 31, 1997.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I submit the
foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Obrecht the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Commissioner Schmid nominated Steven Hill to serve on the Community
Mental Health Services Board for a term ending December 31, 1997. Supported by
Douglas.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment of Steven
Hill was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95017
BY: Health and Human Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - DELETION OF SEVEN MENTAL
HEALTH CLINICIAN POSITIONS (CENTRALIZED CRISIS SERVICE CONTRACT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board has approved
contracting Common Ground/Sinai Hospital for the delivery of services to
establish a Centralized Crisis Service; and
WHEREAS the approval of this contract eliminates the need for seven (7)
Mental Health Clinician positions currently located in the Admission/Discharge
Unit of Community Mental Health.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the deletion, effective May 1, 1995, of the following
seven (7) Mental Health Clinician positions located in the Admission/Discharge
Unit of Community Mental Health (16641):
16641-04784 16641-04797
16641-04780 16641-05798
16641-05797 16641-05328
16641-05329
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95018
BY: Health and Human Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
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IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - REQUEST FOR NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS AND POSITIONS TO PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Director of Community Mental Health presented a time frame
for reorganization to the Community Mental Health Board in November of 1994;
and
WHEREAS the time frame was originally developed based on a December
1994/January 1995 completion of the RFP Review Committee's recommendation for
vendor selections; and
WHEREAS the RFP Review Committee is now not expected to announce its
recommendations until sometime in March 1995; and
WHEREAS certain positions to assist the Director of Community Mental
Health will be needed before a full reorganization plan can be brought back to
the Community Mental Health Committees and Community Mental Health Board; and
WHEREAS the normal process for presenting position requests is to receive
Community Mental Health Committee and Community Mental Health Board approval
prior to introducing agenda items to the Board of Commissioners and its
committees; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Board acknowledged the need to
establish certain positions reporting directly to the Director of Community
Mental Health quicker than the normal process; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Board authorized the Director of
Community Mental Health to proceed with the request for new positions through
the Board of Commissioners process concurrently with the Community Mental
Health Board and Committee process, if establishment of the positions is
contingent upon final approval by the Community Mental Health Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners creates the following new classifications:
Administrator-CMH Clinical Services (grade 20, no overtime)
Administrator-Contracted Services Management (grade 20, no
overtime)
Ombudsperson (grade 11, regular overtime)
Administrative Assistant to CMH Director (grade 14, no overtime)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three (3) new SR positions of Administrator-
Community Mental Health Clinical Services, Administrator-Contracted Services
Management, and Administrative Assistant to the Community Mental Health
Director be created in unit #16601 of Community Mental Health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one current Case Management Coordinator
position (16601-07440) be reclassified to the new classification of
Ombudsperson.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the establishment of the new classifications,
new positions and position reclassification are contingent upon the final
approval of the Community Mental Health Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future existence of these positions is
contingent upon continued state funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95018)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - REQUEST FOR NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS AND POSITIONS TO PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95018 and finds:
1. The resolution creates three new positions in Community
Mental Health Administration: one (1) Administrator-
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Contracted Services Management and one (1) Administrator-
Community Mental Health Clinical Services, both at a salary
grade 20, and one (1) Administrative Assistant to the
Community Mental Health Director at a salary grade 14. The
resolution also upgrades an existing Case Management
Coordinator (position #1660107440) at a salary grade 9 to an
Ombudsperson at a salary grade 11.
2. Total annual costs are estimated to be an additional $232,650
in salaries and fringe benefits and $16,984 in operating
expenses for a total annual cost of $249,634.
3. For the remainder of Fiscal Year 1994/95, the additional
costs are estimated to be $143,169 in salaries and fringe
benefits, $10,452 in operating expenses, and $14,046 in one-
time start-up expenses for a total of $167,667.
4. Funding is available within the current Community Mental
Health fiscal year budget in a contingency account reserved
for program enhancement.
5. The Community Mental Health Fiscal Year 1994/95 Budget should
be amended as follows:
Fund 22201
Expenditures
166-95-00-9950 CMH Contingency $(167,667)
166-01-00-1001 Salaries 96,118
166-01-00-2074 Fringe Benefits 47,051
166-01-00-3574 Personal Mileage 2,954
166-01-00-3752 Travel and Conference 1,846
166-01-00-6360 Computer Services-Operations 10,713
166-01-00-6750 Telephone Communications 985
166-01-00-9998 Capital Outlay 8,000
Total $ 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Wolf the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht. (21)
NAYS: Devine, Kingzett. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95019
BY: Health and Human Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF TWO PTNE
CLASSIFICATIONS TITLED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/PART-TIME AND SPEECH
PATHOLOGIST/PART-TIME
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Community Mental Health has received funds from the Michigan
Department of Mental Health through Medicaid's Home and Community-Based
Services (HACB) Program to provide services to individuals with developmental
disabilities; and
WHEREAS obtaining approval for HACB waivers, and providing the level of
services and assessments required through the strict demands of Medicaid
regulation is very specific and highly labor-intensive; and
WHEREAS this program requires the services of an Occupational Therapist
and Speech Pathologist to comply with HACB regulations; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Department is having a difficult time recruiting
current full-time positions of the same classification and recommends the
creation of two (2) PTNE classifications titled Occupational Therapist/Part-
time and Speech Pathologist/Part-time, at a flat rate of $30/hour, to be used
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to underfill existing positions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of two (2) PTNE classifications titled
Occupational Therapist/Part-time and Speech Pathologist/Part-time, at a flat
rate of $30/hr, regular overtime, to support the Home and Community-Based
Services Waiver Program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95019)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATE TWO PTNE
CLASSIFICATIONS TITLED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/PART-TIME AND SPEECH
PATHOLOGIST/PART-TIME
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95019 and finds:
1. The resolution creates two new classifications, Occupational
Therapist/Part-time and Speech Pathologist/Part-time.
2. These classifications will provide flexibility by allowing
the underfilling of existing full-time positions.
3. Since the existing full-time positions have been budgeted,
amendments to the Fiscal Year 1994/95 Community Mental Health
Budget are not required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Holbert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer. (21)
NAYS: Kaczmar, Kingzett. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95020
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF PORTIONS OF A CERTAIN
EASEMENT, CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the grantee of a certain easement
acquired for the construction of a portion of the Clinton Oakland Sewage
Disposal System which is recorded in Liber 5738, Pages 386 through 388, Oakland
County Records; and
WHEREAS during the construction of the sanitary sewer certain portions
were not constructed within the granted easement area; and
WHEREAS the discrepancy has recently been discovered and the parties wish
to make the necessary corrections by a mutual exchange of a partial vacation of
easement in return for a grant of easement; and
WHEREAS attached to the original of this resolution is the original
easement, as granted, the proposed vacation of easement, which describes the
easement areas to be vacated, and a grant of easement over those lands in which
the sanitary sewer is actually situated.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
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Commissioners authorizes the vacation of easement as requested by the Oakland
County Drain Commissioner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to execute the Vacation of Easement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Drain Commissioner is
directed to exchange the Vacation of Easement for the replacement easement
grant.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95021
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER'S REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF PORTIONS OF
CERTAIN EASEMENTS, TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD, SECTION 34
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the grantee of certain easement acquired
for the construction of a portion of the Clinton Oakland Paint Creek
Intercepter which is recorded in Liber 5511 Pages 297, and Liber 5522,
Pages 357, Oakland County Records; and
WHEREAS during the construction of the sanitary sewer certain portions
were not constructed within the granted easement area; and
WHEREAS the discrepancy has recently been discovered and the parties wish
to make the necessary corrections by a mutual exchange of a partial vacation of
easement in return for a grant of easement; and
WHEREAS attached to the original of this resolution are the original
easements, as granted, the proposed vacation of easement, which describes the
easement areas to be vacated, and a grant of easement over those lands in which
the sanitary sewer is actually situated.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the vacation of easement as requested by the Oakland
County Drain Commissioner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to execute the Vacation of Easement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Johnson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95022
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BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING - APPROVAL OF PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT
DISTRICT AREA (DETROIT SKATING CLUB PROJECT) - BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its
residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the
encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic
Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit
of such a project (Detroit Skating Club Project) and has designated to this
Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District Area for its
approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Oakland, as follows:
1. The Project Area, as described in Exhibit A attached hereto,
as designated by the EDC to this Board is hereby certified as
approved.
2. That, it having been determined that the territory
surrounding said designated Project Area will not be
significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding
territory is devoted to commercial/industrial uses, a Project
District Area having the same description as and boundaries
coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as
approved be hereby established.
3. That, it having been determined that there are less than
eighteen (18) residents, real property owners, or
representatives of establishments located within the Project
District Area, a Project Citizens District Council shall not
be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
4. That the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four
certified copies of this resolution to the 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 on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95023
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION - CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF
ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (DETROIT SKATING CLUB PROJECT) - BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the
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Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project
(Detroit Skating Club Project) under the Economic Development Corporations Act,
Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County
Executive of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of
said Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in
accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Oakland, as follows:
1. The appointments of Dr. Joan Firestone and Charles Vanheest,
who are representative of neighborhood residents and business
interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board
of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the
County of Oakland are hereby confirmed in accordance with
Section 4(2) of Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of
1974, as amended. Dr. Joan Firestone and Charles Vanheest
shall cease to serve when the Project for which they are
appointed is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is completed
in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
2. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this
resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of
such conflict.
3. The County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified
copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the
Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95024
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING - APPROVAL OF PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT
DISTRICT AREA (MASTERCRAFT LEATHER COMPANY PROJECT) - ROCHESTER HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its
residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the
encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic
Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit
of such a project (Mastercraft Leather Company Project) and has designated to
this Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District Area for its
approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Oakland, as follows:
1. The Project Area, as described in Exhibit A attached hereto,
as designated by the EDC to this Board is hereby certified as
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approved.
2. That, it having been determined that the territory
surrounding said designated Project Area will not be
significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding
territory is devoted to commercial/industrial uses, a Project
District Area having the same description as and boundaries
coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as
approved be hereby established.
3. That, it having been determined that there are less than
eighteen (18) residents, real property owners, or
representatives of establishments located within the Project
District Area, a Project Citizens District Council shall not
be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
4. That the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four
certified copies of this resolution to the 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 on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95025
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION - CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF
ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (MASTERCRAFT LEATHER COMPANY PROJECT) - ROCHESTER
HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the
Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project
(Mastercraft Leather Company Project) under the Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended
(the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County
Executive of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of
said Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in
accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Oakland, as follows:
1. The appointments of Samuel Seabright and William Benson, who
are representative of neighborhood residents and business
interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board
of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the
County of Oakland are hereby confirmed in accordance with
Section 4(2) of Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of
1974, as amended. Samuel Seabright and William Benson shall
cease to serve when the Project for which they are appointed
is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is completed in
accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
2. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this
resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of
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such conflict.
3. The County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified
copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the
Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95026
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION - APPROVAL OF PROJECT AREA AND
PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (MARTIN LUTHER MEMORIAL HOME, INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF
SOUTH LYON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its
residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the
encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic
Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit
of such a project (Martin Luther Memorial Home, Inc. Project) and has
designated to this Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District
Area for its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Oakland, as follows:
1. The Project Area, as described in Exhibit A attached hereto,
as designated by the EDC to this Board is hereby certified as
approved.
2. That, it having been determined that the territory
surrounding said designated Project Area will not be
significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding
territory is devoted to commercial/industrial uses, a Project
District Area having the same description as and boundaries
coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as
approved be hereby established.
3. That, it having been determined that there are less than
eighteen (18) residents, real property owners, or
representatives of establishments located within the Project
District Area, a Project Citizens District Council shall not
be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
4. That the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four
certified copies of this resolution to the 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
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Copy of Exhibit A on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95027
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION - CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF
ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (MARTIN LUTHER MEMORIAL HOME, INC., PROJECT) - CITY OF
SOUTH LYON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the
Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project
(Martin Luther Memorial Home, Inc., Project) under the Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended
(the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County
Executive of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of
said Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in
accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Oakland, as follows:
1. The appointments of Randy Clark and Rodney L. Cook, who are
representative of neighborhood residents and business
interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board
of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the
County of Oakland are hereby confirmed in accordance with
Section 4(2) of Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of
1974, as amended. Randy Clark and Rodney L. Cook shall cease
to serve when the Project for which they are appointed is
either abandoned or, if undertaken, is completed in
accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
2. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this
resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of
such conflict.
3. The County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified
copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the
Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95028
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION -
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OAKLAND/PONTIAC AIRPORT - ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT REQUEST FROM DETROIT
EDISON COMPANY, SIDWELL NO. 13-16-101-059 LOT 33 OF AIRPORT SUB
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County-owned property located at 6500 Highland Road,
Waterford Township, known as Oakland/Pontiac Airport; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Edison Company is requesting an easement on County
property identified as Lot 33 of Airport Sub, tax sidwell no. 13-16-101-159;
and
WHEREAS this request is for the relocation, installation, operation and
maintenance of overhead wires; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee and Airport Manager have reviewed and
recommend the granting of this easement to Detroit Edison Company on Lot 33,
Airport Sub, tax sidwell no. 13-16-101-059.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the granting of this easement to Detroit Edison Company
the east ten (10) feet of Lot 33, Airport Sub, tax sidwell no. 13-16-101-059
for the installation and maintenance of overhead wires.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to execute the necessary documents to effect the
same.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Quarles the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSTAIN: Wolf. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95029
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION - REQUEST OF EASEMENT GRANT FOR GTE (TELEPHONE
OPERATIONS) AT LYON OAKS PARK, TAX SIDWELL NO 21-01-100-002
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland owns property located in Lyon Township
identified as Tax Sidwell No. 21-01-100-002 on the Township of Lyon Tax Rolls;
and
WHEREAS the property identified as Tax Sidwell 21-01-100-002 was
purchased by the County of Oakland through Parks and Recreation Commission for
the creation of Lyon Oaks Park; and
WHEREAS GTE (Telephone Operations) North, Incorporated, Michigan
Operations, is requesting an easement for the construction and maintenance of
fiber optic telephone equipment and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS the easement as described is situated along Old Plank Road
frontage and is located totally within the future 60.0 feet road right of way;
and
WHEREAS this easement has been reviewed and recommended by the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission, Parks and Recreation staff and Parks
manager; and
WHEREAS GTE North, Incorporated, Michigan Operations, has agreed to pay
the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission three thousand five hundred
dollars ($3,500.00) for consideration of granting this easement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorized the grant of easement requested by GTE for
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consideration of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to execute the easement grant.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95030
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - PROPOSED OFFER TO PURCHASE OAKLAND POINTE
OFFICE PARK I AND II TAX SIDWELL NUMBERS 14-30-251-001 AND 14-30-251-002
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on November 1, 1994, the Planning and Building Committee
authorized the Department of Facilities Management to negotiate the possible
purchase of Oakland Pointe Office Park I and II, tax sidwell numbers 14-30-251-
001 and 14-30-251-002, pursuant to (Miscellaneous Resolution #91090) Board of
Commissioners' Procedure for Sale and Purchase; and
WHEREAS Oakland Pointe Office Park I and II have been appraised in the
amounts of $3,930,000, $4,100,000 and $4,300,000; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee instructed the Department of
Facilities Management to submit an offer to purchase which was not to exceed
the mid-point of the two lowest appraisals ($4,015,000) for the acquisition of
Oakland Pointe Office Park I and II; and
WHEREAS an Offer to Purchase in the amount of $3,800,000 was submitted
and accepted by the owners of the Oakland Pointe Office Park I and II subject
to the approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and contingent on
a satisfactory and approved Phase I Environmental Site Assessment; and
WHEREAS the County Executive has reviewed and recommends the purchase of
Oakland Pointe Office Park I and II, tax sidwell numbers 14-30-251-001 and 14-
30-251-002, in the amount of $3,800,000; and
WHEREAS the 1995 Capital Improvement Program included $6,440,000 for the
acquisition and renovation of new office buildings to provide office space for
Friend of the Court and other County operations; and
WHEREAS a loan is requested from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF)
in the amount of $6,440,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the purchase of Oakland Pointe Office Park I and II in
the amount of $3,800,000 from Riggs National Bank, Washington, D.C., as trustee
of the Multi-Employer Property Trust (MEPT).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes its Chairperson to execute the necessary documents to effect the
same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the attached Borrowing Agreement in the amount of
$6,440,000 with the County Treasurer as the agent of the Delinquent Tax
Revolving Fund.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Revolving Fund Borrowing Agreement on file in the County Clerk's
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office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95030)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - PROPOSED OFFER TO PURCHASE OAKLAND POINTE
OFFICE PARK I AND II TAX SIDWELL NUMBERS 14-30-251-001 AND 14-30-251-002
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC
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 #95030 and finds:
1) The resolution authorizes the purchase of Oakland Pointe
Office Park I and II from Riggs National Bank, Washington,
D.C., as trustee for the Multi-Employer Property Trust (MEPT)
for $3,800,000.
2) The 1995 Capital Improvement Program included $6,440,000 for
the acquisition and renovation of new office buildings to
provide office space for Friend of the Court and other County
operations.
3) An advance in the amount of $6,440,000 is being requested
from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. Interest on each
payment will be based on the average monthly rate paid during
the term of the Fund for that year's outstanding borrowing;
or in the event no borrowing occurs for the DTRF, principal
and interest payments will be made in accordance with the
previously established "Loan of County Funds Policy",
(Miscellaneous Resolution #89276).
4) The County currently leases 33,200 square feet of space from
Oakland Pointe Park at a monthly cost of $52,598 through
August 14, 1995. If negotiations are completed by March 14,
1995, five months rental ($262,991) shall be applied to the
first payment. The remaining portion of the 1995 payment
shall be paid from the Facilities and Operations Fund
balance.
5) The 1996 budget will reflect increases in Building Space
Rental for the appropriate departmental budgets for the
principal payment and in the non-departmental appropriation,
Building Fund (Account #4-10100-901-01-00-8410), for the
interest portion. Therefore, no additional funding is
requested at this time.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (23)
NAYS: Johnson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
FISCAL REPORT (Misc. #95031)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: EXTENSION OF 'O'COM FUNCTION THROUGH MAY 31, 1995
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
Public Services Committee resolution on February 2, 1995, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following amendments:
1) Change May 31, 1995 to April 30, 1995 in the title and within
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the body of the resolution.
2) Add the following paragraphs:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the classification of
Chief-EMS/Emergency Management be retitled to its previous
title of Manager-EMS/Emergency Management and that the salary
range be increased from grade 16 to the previous level of
salary grade 20 retroactive to December 10, 1994; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the position (1413000764)
and the employee be adjusted to reflect this change.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the classification of
Manager-EMS/Emergency Management, position (1413000764) and
employee, be retitled to Chief-EMS/Emergency Management at
salary grade 16 upon elimination of 'O'COM as a County
operation.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95031
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - EXTENSION OF 'O'COM FUNCTION
THROUGH MAY 31, 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 funding through April 30, 1994; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, through Miscellaneous Resolution
#94041, #94216 and #94360, has authorized continued funding of 'O'COM through
March 1, 1995; and
WHEREAS discussions on the future of the 'O'COM operation continue,
however, a final agreement has not yet been reached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners extends the funding for County operated 'O'COM functions through
May 31, 1995.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the continuation of the
following seven 'O'COM positions through May 31, 1995, and the continued
funding for said positions:
EMS Communications Supv (14130-04676)
EMS Communications Operator (14130-04677,14130-04678,
14130-04679, 14130-04680, 14130-04681, 14130-06035)
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95031)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - EXTENSION OF 'O'COM FUNCTION THROUGH
APRIL 30, 1995
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has
reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95031 and finds:
1) The Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution
#94360, authorized continued operation and funding of 'O'COM
through March 1, 1995.
2) The resolution authorizes the continued operation and funding
of 'O'COM through April 30, 1995.
3) In addition, $17,500 is required to cover the County's share
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of the contracted consultant.
4) The following amendments to the 1995 Budget are recommended:
Revenue
22100-141-01-00-2520 Reimb. from Hospitals $45,786
Expenditures
10100-909-01-00-9900 General Fund Contingency ($50,280)
22100-141-01-00-1001 Salaries - Regular $34,626
22100-141-01-00-1002 Salaries - Overtime 1,000
22100-141-01-00-2074 Fringe Benefits 19,550
22100-141-01-00-3128 Professional Services 17,500
22100-141-01-00-3278 Communications 750
22100-141-01-00-3342 Equipment Repairs & Maint. 275
22100-141-01-00-3514 Membership/Publications 13
22100-141-01-00-3574 Personal Mileage 50
22100-141-01-00-3752 Travel/Conference 60
22100-141-01-00-4898 Office Supplies 71
22100-141-01-00-4909 Postage 37
22100-141-01-00-6600 Radio Communications 14,767
22100-141-01-00-6640 Equipment Rental 48
22100-141-01-00-6641 Convenience Copier 67
22100-141-01-00-6670 Stationery Stock 43
22100-141-01-00-6672 Print Shop 67
22100-141-01-00-6735 Insurance Fund 225
22100-141-01-00-6750 Telephone Communications 6,917
$45,786
$ -0-
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Obrecht supported by Dingeldey the Finance Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Dingeldey the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation of the Finance Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95032
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL - ESTABLISH 1995 MUNICIPALITIES ANIMAL CARE CENTER RATES
FOR BOARDING AND DISPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division administers the
provisions of Public Act 339 of 1919 as amended (the Dog Law); and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division renders services to local
jurisdictions through Purchase Contracts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
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Resolution #94036, dated March 4, 1994, established a unit price of $12.26 per
day to be charged for care of boarded animals, a unit price of $9.50 for
disposal of small dead animals, $10.66 for disposal of live small animals, and
$1.92 for disposal of boarded animals; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division and the Department of
Management and Budget, through a cost analysis, recommend that the rates should
be increased to a unit price not to exceed $10.76 for disposal of small dead
animals, a unit price not to exceed $12.08 for disposal of live, non-boarded
small animals, a unit price not to exceed $13.47 per day to be charged for care
of boarded animals and a unit price not to exceed $2.12 for disposal of boarded
animals; and
WHEREAS the government of Oakland County would recover 100% of its costs
for disposal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby establish the following Animal Care Center Rates for
boarding and disposal to be charged to municipalities purchasing service
contracts with the Oakland County Animal Control Division:
Care of boarded animals $13.47
Disposal of live (non-boarded) small animals $12.08
Disposal of live (boarded) small animals $ 2.12
Disposal of small dead animals $10.76
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is authorized to execute
purchase of service contracts with local jurisdictions at the aforementioned
rates.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95032)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION - ESTABLISH 1995 MUNICIPAL ANIMAL CARE CENTER
RATES FOR BOARDING AND DISPOSAL
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 #95032 and finds:
1) The Public Services Committee has recommended the following
1995 Municipal Animal Care Center rates as summarized below
(see attached material for details):
Care of boarded animals $13.47
Disposal of live (not boarded) small animals $12.08
Disposal of live (boarded) small animals $ 2.12
Disposal of small dead animals $10.76
2) A cost analysis has determined that the recommended
adjustment in rates would continue to recover 100% of the
cost for contracted Boarding and Disposal, consistent with
County policy relative to municipality disposal contracts.
3) No budget amendment is recommended for the 1995 Adopted
Budget as the change in rates have already been incorporated
into the budget.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Obrecht supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon. (23)
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NAYS: Kingzett. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95033
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION - ESTATE DONATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #83204 specifies the procedure for
acceptance of gift donations from private sources; and
WHEREAS Comerica Bank has notified the Animal Control Division of a
$10,000 gift from the estate of Margaret Frischkorn; and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division recommends acceptance of the gift and
appropriation of funds for the following purposes:
Capital Outlay, $8,000 to purchase new animal cages, and
Printing, $2,000 to provide educational brochures for public
dissemination
WHEREAS the acceptance of this gift does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the acceptance of the $10,000 estate donation for the
Animal Control Division and recognizes Margaret Frischkorn for her overwhelming
generosity relating to animal welfare in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Budget be amended as follows:
3-22100-178-01-00-2340 Animal Control Revenue $10,000
4-22100-178-01-00-3582 Printing $ 2,000
4-22100-178-01-00-9998 Capital Outlay 8,000
Total Appropriation $10,000
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95033)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION - ESTATE DONATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95033 and finds:
1) Comerica Bank has notified the Animal Control Division of a
$10,000 gift from the estate of Margaret Frischkorn.
2) The Animal Control Division recommends that the donation be
designated to purchase new animal cages (Capital Outlay -
$8,000) and provide educational brochures for Public
dissemination (Printing - $2,000).
3) Acceptance of this gift does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
4) A budget amendment to accept the donation is recommended as
follows:
3-22100-178-01-00-2340 Animal Control Rev. $10,000
4-22100-178-01-00-3582 Printing $ 2,000
4-22100-178-01-00-9998 Capital Outlay 8,000
Total Appropriation $10,000
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FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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Moved by Obrecht supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairperson vacated the Chair; Vice-Chairperson Ruth Johnson took the
Chair.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95034
BY: Commissioner Larry P. Crake
IN RE: PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it has been the longstanding practice of the County of Oakland to
provide the public with copies of public documents in a timely and professional
manner; and
WHEREAS in the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #8874, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners established a fee schedule for offsetting the
expenses of providing such information under the Freedom of Information Act,
and at the same time reaffirmed that long-standing practice.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the policy of Oakland County relative
to public information is hereby reaffirmed in that the flow of public
information from this government to students, civic organizations, other public
individuals, and the news media is essential to good governance, and that it is
the policy of Oakland County that it is in the public interest to grant public
information requests in a timely fashion.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Larry P. Crake, Gilda Z. Jacobs,
John P. Garfield, Donna Huntoon,
Shelley G. Taub, Kay Schmid,
Donald W. Jensen, Charles Palmer,
Thomas A. Law, Jeff Kingzett,
Ruel McPherson, Eugene Kaczmar,
Dennis N. Powers, Sue Ann Douglas,
Donn L. Wolf, Ruth A. Johnson,
David L. Moffitt, John McCulloch,
JoAnne Holbert, Fran Amos,
Lawrence Obrecht, Nancy L. Quarles
The Vice-Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
The Chairperson returned to the Chair.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95035
BY: Commissioners Jeff Kingzett, District #7, and Sue Douglas, District #8
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - AMENDMENT TO MERIT RULE #19, POLITICAL
ACTIVITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has adopted Merit Rule #19 which
identifies activities by county employees covered by the Merit System that are
grounds for suspension or dismissal from County service; and
WHEREAS Section 19.1.2 prohibits employees from engaging in political
activity or campaigning for a public elective office during scheduled working
hours or while on duty, or while off duty while wearing uniform or other
identifying insignia of office; and
WHEREAS Section 19.1.4 prohibits employees from using office, public
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position, public property or supplies to secure political contributions or to
influence a partisan or non-partisan election to fill an office at any level of
government; and
WHEREAS both of these sections refer only to public elective office while
no provision is made to prohibit campaigning, engaging in political activity,
or raising contributions with respect to ballot proposals.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Personnel Committee approves
amending Merit Rule #19, specifically Sections 19.1.2 and 19.1.4, as follows:
19.1.2 Engaging in any political activity or campaigning for ballot
proposals or a public elective office during scheduled
working hours or while on duty or while off duty while
wearing uniform or other identifying insignia of office.
19.1.4 Using office, public position, public property or supplies to
secure political contributions or to influence a partisan or
non-partisan election on ballot proposals or to fill an
office at any level of government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of these amendments be submitted to
the Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners
in compliance with Miscellaneous Resolution #4606.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Sue Douglas, Jeff Kingzett
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95036
BY: Commissioner David L. Moffitt
IN RE: PERSONNEL APPEAL BOARD - AMEND MERIT SYSTEM RULE #10
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #4606, and the approval
of the electorate, the County of Oakland established a merit system which was
implemented to insure recruitment and retention of good quality employees, and
to assure that the selection, pay, advancement and treatment of County
employees shall be based solely on merit without reference to their political
affiliation, religious beliefs, racial origin or sex; and
WHEREAS the original resolution states that "a formal appeal procedure be
developed giving employees with regular status the right to appeal dismissal,
suspensions, demotions and disciplinary actions to a Personnel Appeal Board"
and further states that "the appeal procedure shall provide for the scheduling
of a hearing within a reasonable length of time after the receipt of the
appeal."; and
WHEREAS in the three decades since the Merit System was adopted there are
significantly more County employees, and there is a continuing trend for an
increase in the number of cases coming before the Personnel Appeal Board, and
these cases are becoming more and more complex; and
WHEREAS the Appeals process has become backlogged, delaying the hearings
for as much as six months, thus depriving employees of a fair and timely
procedure and allowing unresolved problems to linger and fester in the County
workplace; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is considering
amending Merit System Rule 10 to add the following language, or similar:
10.1.1 ANCILLARY PERSONNEL APPEAL BOARD
There shall be an Ancillary Personnel Appeal Board, which
shall have the same duties, responsibilities and functions as
the Personnel Appeal Board, and its discretion, jurisdiction
and make-up shall be identical to the Personnel Appeal Board
and it shall be controlled by the same provisions of the
Merit System as the Personnel Appeal Board. The Ancillary
Personnel Appeal Board will be empowered to act whenever the
Personnel Appeal Board is not able to hear appeals within 90
days of their initial filing.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby direct Corporation Counsel to opine whether an
additional panel may be so authorized within the previous approval of the
original Merit Rules without the expense of an additional public vote; and
direct Corporation Counsel to explore and recommend alternative means, if any,
to effect authorization of an additional panel within said previous approval
without the expense of an additional public vote.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
David L. Moffitt
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Jackson County Board of Commissioners - MAC Board of Directors At-
Large Position Appointment
b. Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners - Public Act 61 of 1994,
Assistance in Pursuing a Domestic Restraining Order
c. Monroe County Board of Commissioners - (Oppose) Public Act 61 of
1994, as Unfunded Mandate
d. Letter from Lenora Jadun - Resignation on the Oakland County Solid
Waste Planning Committee
e. MAC Committee's Liaison
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
a. Department of Social Services - Corrective Action Plan Approved
b. Builders Association of SE Michigan - (Oppose) Groundwater
Regulations
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Highland Township - Oakland County Sheriff's Department Law
Enforcement Agreement
b. U.S. Department of Justice - COPS Office regarding Crime Bill
The Chairperson stated the next Board meeting will be March 2, 1995 at
9:30 A.M.
Commissioner JoAnne Holbert informed the Board that February was Black
History Month.
A unanimous vote was cast by the Board to recognize Black History Month.
The Board adjourned at 12:17 P.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL LARRY CRAKE
Deputy Clerk Chairperson