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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
April 27, 1995
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Larry Crake at 10:00 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, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (25)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wolf supported by Pernick the minutes of April 6, 1995 Board
meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,
as printed.
Moved by Wolf supported by Pernick the rules be suspended and the agenda
be amended, as follows.
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. County Clerk/Register of Deeds/Continuation of Two (2) Clerk III
Positions in the Real Estate and Cashier Unit and Deletion of One
(1) Typist II in the Grantor/Grantee Unit
b. County Clerk/Register of Deeds - Creation of One (1) Clerk III in
the Legal Records Unit
(Reason for suspension of General Government Committee items: Waiver of Rule
XII - Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
ITEM NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
c. Department of Facilities Management - Extension of 'O'COM Function
through August 31, 1995
(Reason for suspension of Public Services Committee item: Waiver of Rule IX -
Committee meeting held on 4/27/95 and Waiver of Rule XII - Went to Finance and
Personnel out of sequence)
AYES: Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
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rules and amend the agenda carried.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95112
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS, COUNTY TREASURER, SHERIFF - REQUEST
FOR SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR CHIEF DEPUTIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County Clerk/Register of Deeds, County Treasurer and Sheriff
have requested that salary rate adjustments be made for their chief deputies.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary rates for the Deputy
Clerk/Register of Deeds, Chief Deputy Treasurer and Undersheriff be increased
from a flat rate of $68,962 to a flat rate of $72,962.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the additional salary and fringe benefit
costs be absorbed within the respective departmental salaries and fringe
benefit line items.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the per diem payments for the Chief Deputy
Treasurer, Deputy Clerk/Register, and Undersheriff be eliminated and that their
total salary shall be for all official functions, including acting on boards,
commissions or authorities.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Schmid the resolution be amended in the
second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to add Deputy Drain Commissioner after
Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos. (19)
NAYS: Holbert, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Pernick, Quarles. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95113
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/EQUALIZATION DIVISION - CREATION OF
FIVE (5) EQUALIZATION APPRAISER POSITIONS FOR THE CITY OF PONTIAC ASSESSING
CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in June 1994 the Oakland County Equalization Division, per
Miscellaneous Resolution #94182, entered into a contractual agreement with the
City of Pontiac to provide annual assessing services of City property for the
tax years 1994, 1995 and 1996; and
WHEREAS these services require the use of a State Certified Assessor
(level IV) to conduct residential reappraisals, provide supervision of the
appraisal of all new property, real and personal property changes, and the
preparation of the assessment roll for all properties located in the City of
Pontiac; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #94182 states that future level of
service, including personnel, will be contingent upon contract continuation;
and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has experienced difficulties in maintaining
their level of commitment to provide the necessary staffing prescribed in the
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contract, and have subsequently requested the Oakland County Equalization
Division to amend the existing contract to provide additional staff for
assessment services to the City; and
WHEREAS the addition of three (3) Equalization Appraiser II-Certified
positions and two (2) Equalization Appraiser I-Certified positions, would
enable the Equalization Division to provide the necessary level of service to
complete the annual assessment activities, and that increased contract revenue
would cover 100% of these positions costs, and no additional County resources
are required; and
WHEREAS the annual controllable personnel expenses are $194,533 for
salaries and $94,932 for fringe benefits, and the cost for the period from
April 29, 1995 to December 31, 1995 is $127,195 for salaries and $62,071 for
fringe benefits.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the governmentally funded creation of three (3)
Equalization Appraiser II-Certified positions (Grade 11) and two (2)
Equalization Appraiser I-Certified positions (Grade 9), effective April 29,
1995.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of these positions will be
contingent upon contract funds to cover the full costs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Budget is amended as follows:
General Fund: 1995
Revenue:
3-10100-194-01-00-2425 Pontiac Assessing $ 189,266
Expense:
4-10100-194-01-00-1001 Salaries $ 127,195
4-10100-194-01-00-2070 Fringe Benefits 62,071
$ 189,266
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 Holbert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95114
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - FIRST QUARTER AMENDMENTS FOR
APPROVED OFFICE AUTOMATION PROJECTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #94009 (Department of Computer Services
-Approval of Inventory Pool for Automation Equipment) indicates that, on a
quarterly basis, budget amendments will be presented in resolution form
summarizing the impact on Information Technology and user departments' budgets
for office automation projects previously approved by the Finance and Personnel
Committee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves amendments to the 1995 Budget as detailed in the
attached Information Technology Office Automation Schedule for projects
approved by the Finance and Personnel Committee in the first quarter of 1995.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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Copy of Information Technology Office Automation Schedule on file in the
County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #95115)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS-REGISTER OF DEEDS DIVISION -
CONTINUATION OF TWO (2) CLERK III POSITIONS IN THE REAL ESTATE AND CASHIER UNIT
AND DELETION OF ONE (1) TYPIST II IN THE GRANTOR/GRANTEE UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
reports with the recommendation that one (1) Photo Micro Equipment Operator I
position (#21601-05969) be deleted in the County Clerk/Register of Deeds
Division, Micrographics and Reproduction Unit.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95115
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS-REGISTER OF DEEDS DIVISION -
CONTINUATION OF TWO (2) CLERK III POSITIONS IN THE REAL ESTATE AND CASHIER UNIT
AND DELETION OF ONE (1) TYPIST II IN THE GRANTOR/GRANTEE UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in May 1994, per Miscellaneous Resolution #94120, two (2) Clerk
III positions were created in the Real Estate and Cashier Unit and one (1)
Typist II position in the Grantor/Grantee Unit of the Register of Deeds
Division to perform clerical duties related to real estate and personal
property transactions; and
WHEREAS this resolution provided that the continuation of these positions
beyond the one year period would be contingent upon the level of funding
available from revenue generated due to the addition of these positions; and
WHEREAS the Register of Deeds Division remains with a consistent number
of transactions throughout the year and reports additional workload generated
by "Proposal A"; and
WHEREAS the use of trained personnel ensures appropriate management of
transactions; and
WHEREAS overtime has been reduced as a result of these positions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the continuation of two (2) full-time Clerk III
positions (#21401-07409 and 07410) in the Real Estate and Cashier Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Typist II position (#21401-06135) in
the Grantor/Grantee Unit of the Clerk/Register/Register of Deeds be deleted
effective July 8, 1995.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the two Clerk III positions
beyond December 31, 1995, be contingent upon the level of funding available
from revenue generated.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95115)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS-REGISTER OF DEEDS DIVISION -
CONTINUATION OF TWO (2) CLERK III POSITIONS IN THE REAL ESTATE AND CASHIER UNIT
AND DELETION OF ONE (1) TYPIST II IN THE GRANTOR/GRANTEE UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95115 and finds:
1) The Clerk/Register of Deeds-Register of Deeds Division wishes to
continue funding for two (2) Clerk III positions (#21401-07409 and
07410) in the Real Estate and Cashier Unit and delete one (1)
Typist II position (#21401-06135) in the Grantor/Grantee Unit, all
of which were created in May, 1994 per Miscellaneous Resolution
#94120.
2) The resolution provided that the continuation of these positions
would be contingent upon the level of funding available from
revenue generated due to the addition of these positions.
3) Although interest rates have increased, resulting in a decline in
activity, there has been a reduction in overtime from the addition
of these positions, and the workload generated from "Proposal A"
(i.e. activity involved with Land Transfer Tax issues) has
generated additional work requiring the continuation of the two (2)
Clerk III positions.
4) Funding is available in the Clerk/Register of Deeds' budget for the
continuation of the two (2) Clerk III positions (#21401-07409 and
07410).
5) The following amendment to the 1995 Adopted Budget is recommended
for the deletion of one (1) Typist II position (#21401-06135)
effective July 8, 1995:
4-10100-214-01-00-1001 Salaries ($ 9,582)
4-10100-214-01-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 5,832)
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency 15,414
Total $ - 0 -
6) It is further recommended that one (1) Photo Micro Equipment
Operator I position (#21601-05969) be deleted, reducing revenue and
expense in the Micrographic and Reproduction Fund, as well as the
General Fund allocation in the Clerk's/Register of Deeds budget and
returned to the 1995 Contingency Account.
7) Therefore, the following amendments are also recommended to the
1995 Adopted Budget:
MICROGRAPHICS AND REPRODUCTION FUND REDUCTION:
Revenue:
3-65400-216-01-00-2338 Microfilming ($20,852)
Expense:
4-65400-216-01-00-1001 Salaries ($13,809)
4-65400-216-01-00-2070 Fringe Benefits ( 7,043)
Total ($20,852)
GENERAL FUND REDUCTION - CLERK'S/REGISTER OF DEEDS:
4-10100-214-01-00-6540 Microfilm & Repro ($20,852)
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency 20,852
Total $ - 0 -
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Amos the Finance and Personnel Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
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Moved by Schmid supported by Amos the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #95116)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS-COUNTY CLERK DIVISION - CREATION OF ONE
(1) CLERK III POSITION IN THE LEGAL RECORDS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be amended in the second BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, line 2, by deleting the word "Legislature" and
inserting the words --legislative delegation--.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95116
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS-COUNTY CLERK - CREATION OF ONE (1) CLERK
III POSITION IN THE LEGAL RECORDS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS legislation concerning the prevention and treatment of domestic
violence has been adopted in recent years; and
WHEREAS legislation has made injunctions available to the public at
large; and
WHEREAS effective October, 1994, the initial domestic/stalking law
created an immediate workload increase in the County Clerk's Legal Records
Unit; and
WHEREAS additionally, effective April 1, 1995, amendments to this law
dictate new procedures regarding the issuance and enforcement of Protection
Orders; and
WHEREAS new procedures impose additional responsibilities to the County
Clerk; and
WHEREAS the County Clerk needs assistance to manage the workload
generated by these obligations; and
WHEREAS as a result of this unfunded mandate, the creation of a Clerk III
position is requested to manage this work in a timely manner.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of one (1) governmental Clerk III position
in the Legal Records Unit of the County Clerk Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Management and
Budget be notified of this unfunded mandate and, as provided for by
Miscellaneous Resolution #95089, bill the State accordingly for costs incurred.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
Governor and Oakland County's Legislature in order to advise them as to our
objection to this unfunded state mandate.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95116)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS-COUNTY CLERK - CREATION OF ONE (1) CLERK
III IN THE LEGAL RECORDS UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95116 and finds:
1) The Clerk/Register of Deeds-County Clerk wishes to create one (1)
Clerk III position in the Legal Records Unit due to legislation
passed concerning the prevention and treatment of domestic
violence.
2) This legislation had an immediate impact on the workload in the
Legal Records Unit effective October, 1994 and recent amendments to
this law has dictated new procedures that will impose additional
responsibilities to the County Clerk.
3) The cost for an additional Clerk III position is $14,543 in
salaries and $7,028 in fringe benefits (total cost $21,571) for the
remainder of the year.
4) The annual cost is $21,006 in salaries and $10,251 in fringe
benefits for a total cost of $31,257.
5) An amendment to the 1995 Adopted Budget is recommended for the
addition of one (1) Clerk III position as follows:
4-10100-214-01-00-1001 Salaries $14,543
4-10100-214-01-00-2070 Fringe Benefits 7,028
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency ( 21,571)
Total $ - 0 -
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Kingzett the Finance and Personnel Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Kingzett the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95117
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 EXPENSES FOR SEMINAR
CONDUCTED IN COMMISSIONERS' AUDITORIUM ON JUNE 24, 1995
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 Zoning Board of Appeals Basic
Training, presented by Gerald Adams, Director of Planning, Westshore
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Engineering and Surveying; 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 June 24, 1995; and
WHEREAS participants in the seminar will be required to pay $25.00 for
seminar expenses as detailed in the accompanying attachment.
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 $25.00, as
detailed in the attachment, to cover seminar expenses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an accounts payable be established, to
receipt all fee revenue from the seminar and to pay all seminar expenses, with
the intent that 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.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of attachment on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by Schmid supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #95111)
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: PROTECTION OF SMART TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on April 19, 1995, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95111
BY: Ruth Johnson, District No. 1; Shelley G. Taub, District No. 12; Fran Amos,
District No. 5; Dan Devine, District No. 14; Donna Huntoon, District No. 2; Kay
Schmid, District No. 17; Nancy Dingeldey, District No. 11; Dennis Powers,
District No. 10; Lawrence Obrecht, District No. 3; Sue Douglas, District No. 8;
Donn Wolf, District No. 19; David Moffitt, District No. 18; Donald Jensen,
District No. 15; Larry Crake, District No. 4; John Garfield, District No. 9
IN RE: PROTECTION OF SMART TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation)
has exceeded its $43 million budget for the last several years and has
announced that it will run out of money and will discontinue all line-haul
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service in Oakland County by June of 1995; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has formed a Public
Transportation Authority under Public Act 196 of 1988 for the purpose of
setting a special election to ask the citizens of Oakland County if they are
willing to assess themselves .33 mil in new property taxes to bail out SMART;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has a strong desire to
ensure senior citizens and individuals with disabilities throughout Oakland
County that the current services provided by SMART will continue; and
WHEREAS the current State and Federal contributions to the SMART budget
of $43 million per year are financed in part by all Oakland County residents
through gas tax and income tax; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners' first and foremost concern is to
guarantee the continuation of municipal credits and paratransit services from
SMART to meet the needs of senior citizens and persons with disabilities living
in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS under Public Act 196, municipalities may choose to opt out of a
transit authority; and
WHEREAS there is a question whether SMART plans to halt transportation
for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities by discontinuing
municipal credits and paratransit service in communities who choose to opt out
even though the current funds and the State formula will continue to exist to
support said services; and
WHEREAS communities may opt out of the County's 196 Authority, but they
may not opt of SMART because state law mandates their membership and financial
contribution; and
WHEREAS the two (2) representatives and (1) alternate to the SMART Board
of Directors from Oakland County would both have to vote to halt the existing
municipal credits and para-transit services for such services and credits to
cease.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County representatives to
the SMART Board of Directors are hereby requested to answer in writing by
May 5, 1995, as members of the SMART Board of Directors, whether they will or
will not vote to:
a. Remove municipal credits from any city, township or village
in Oakland County that currently receives said service as
long as they continue to contribute to the dedicated State
and Federal funds that exist to support said service.
b. Remove paratransit from any city, township or village in
Oakland County that currently receives such credits as long
as dedicated State and Federal funds exist to support said
credits.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Kay Schmid, Fran Amos, Donald
Jensen,
Dan Devine, Donna Huntoon, Shelly
Taub,
Dennis N. Powers, Nancy Dingeldey,
Ruth A. Johnson, Lawrence Obrecht,
David L. Moffitt, Larry P. Crake
Donn L. Wolf, Sue Ann Douglas
Moved by Schmid supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
Commissioner Taub moved to amend the resolution as follows:
Under the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, correct the language in
sections a and b, as follows:
a. Remove municipal credits from any city, township or village in
Oakland County that currently receives said service such credits as
long as they continue to contribute to the dedicated State and
Federal funds that exist to support said service credits.
b. Remove paratransit from any city, township or village in Oakland
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County that currently receives such credits said service as long as
dedicated State and Federal funds exist to support said credits
service.
The Chairperson stated the amendment would be considered a friendly
amendment. There were no objections.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Law the resolution be referred back to the
General Government Committee.
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick, Quarles, Wolf, Holbert. (13)
NAYS: Huntoon, Johnson, Obrecht, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Crake,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (12)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefor the resolution was referred
back to the General Government Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95104
BY: Health and Human Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - CREATION OF A PTNE
PHYSICIAN POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all professional services contracts are being reviewed to ensure
that they meet the criteria for independent contractor status as recognized by
the Internal Revenue Service; and
WHEREAS during the 1995 budget process, a new classification of
Physician/Part-time was recommended for 1995, to be used in areas that
currently utilize contracted physicians which need to be converted to PTNE
positions to comply with IRS regulations; and
WHEREAS the Manager of the Health Division did not renew the contract of
one (1) pediatrician that expired on December 31, 1994; and
WHEREAS this formerly contracted pediatric physician was hired as a
Physician Part-time and temporarily placed in a vacant position until a new
PTNE position was created to replace the expired contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners creates one (1) governmental 300 hour/year PTNE Physician/Part-
Time position in the Health/Outreach Unit (#162-38).
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. #95104)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - CREATION OF A PTNE
PHYSICIAN POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95104 and finds:
1. The Health Division and the Personnel Department recommend the
creation of one (1) 300 hour part-time non-eligible physician
position in the Health Division Outreach Unit (#162-38).
2. The annual cost of this position is $20,780; the cost for the
balance of 1995 is $14,546. The annual personal mileage expense is
$600; the mileage expense for the balance of 1995 is approximately
$400.
3. This service is currently budgeted as Professional Services in the
Health Division.
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4. The 1995 budget is to be amended as follows:
4-22100-
162-01-00-3128 Professional Services ($14,946)
162-38-00-1001 Salaries 13,104
162-38-00-2070 Fringe Benefits 1,442
162-38-00-3574 Personal Mileage 400
$ 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95118
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN
(CLEARR INDUSTRIES, INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF PONTIAC
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland
(the "EDC") has recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the Project
Plan required by the Economic Development Corporations Act (the "Act") for the
captioned Project, a copy of which has been presented to this meeting (the
"Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the EDC's recommendations to the Board of Commissioners were
based upon its determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to
effectuate the purposes of the Act and that the Project Plan satisfies all of
the requirements of the Act regarding project plans; and
WHEREAS the governing body of the City of Pontiac, Oakland County,
Michigan, has also approved the Project Plan and given its consent to the
exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the EDC; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a public hearing to consider
whether the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the
Act; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and its
review of the Project Plan, concurs in the determinations of the EDC with
respect thereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Plan is hereby determined
to constitute a public purpose as contemplated by the Act and is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC is hereby authorized to take such
steps as are necessary to implement the Project and the financing thereof by
the issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as contemplated by the
Project Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of
the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos,
Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95119
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND
PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART PROJECT) - CITY OF
BLOOMFIELD 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 (Academy of the Sacred Heart Project) and has designated to
this Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District Area for its
approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Area as designated by the
EDC to this Board is hereby certified as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that there are less
than eighteen 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95120
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF
ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART PROJECT) - CITY OF
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
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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
(Academy of the Sacred Heart 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 that the appointments of Mike Lobseinger and
Judith Darin, 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 the Act, and such additional
Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if
undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such
conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95121
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND
PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (C.D. PRODUCTS, INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF PONTIAC
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 (C.D. Products, 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 that the Project Area as designated by the
EDC to this Board is hereby certified as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that the territory
surrounding said designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by
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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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that there are less
than eighteen 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Holbert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95122
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF
ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (C.D. PRODUCTS, INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF PONTIAC
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
(C.D. Products, 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 that the appointments of W. Jeanice Blake
and Jean M. Milton, 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 the Act, and such
additional Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned
or, if undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such
conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95123
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR FEDERAL GRANT
PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Federal government, through the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), in an effort to build and strengthen new partnerships
with state and local governments, the private sector and citizens has
consolidated submission requirements for housing and community development
programs including the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment
Partnerships Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant through the Consolidated Plan
and Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS the consolidated strategy and plan must result from an effective
citizen participation process; and
WHEREAS the Federal government requires urban county recipients of HUD
grant funding to adopt a citizen participation plan that sets forth division
policies and procedures for citizen participation and encourages citizens, non-
profit organizations and other interested parties to participate in the
development of the consolidated plan and annual action plan, any substantial
amendments to the consolidated plan and annual action plan and performance
reports; and
WHEREAS the Citizen Participation Plan must address strategies for
citizen involvement, access to meetings, access to information, technical
assistance to citizen groups, public hearings, timely response to written
complaints and grievances and accommodation of special needs residents; and
WHEREAS urban counties having a previously approved citizen participation
plan on file that complies with the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974 prior to March 6, 1995 are allowed 180 days following March 6, 1995 or a
period not to exceed the start of a jurisdiction's program year to adopt a new
citizen participation plan that complies with the new federal rules and
regulations governing the consolidated submission for community planning and
development programs, 24 CFR 91.105 dated January 5, 1995; and
WHEREAS Oakland County prepared the 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan and
Annual Action Plan in compliance with the federal citizen participation
requirements governing the consolidated submission for community planning and
development programs; and
WHEREAS the Citizens Advisory Council for Community Development
recommended adoption of the Citizen Participation Plan on April 5, 1995.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners adopt the Oakland County Community Development Division Citizen
Participation Plan for community planning and development programs.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Community Development Citizen Participation Plan
for Federally Funded Programs on file in the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95109
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
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FORFEITED FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County receives grant funding from the Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority (ATPA) under provisions of Public Act 10 of 1986; and
WHEREAS grant conditions issued by the ATPA allow funds received or
generated as a result of automobile theft activities, including receipts from
sale of property, be used to enhance automobile theft prevention programs; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $61,595 is available as of January 1,
1995 from the confiscation and sale of stolen vehicles through the efforts of
the Oakland County Automobile Theft Prevention Unit; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department has requested a portion of these funds
be utilized to provide funding for four officers to attend the North Central
Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
annual Motor Vehicle Theft Conference in Oak Lawn, Illinois, to examine the
latest automobile theft and insurance fraud detection methods; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost to attend this conference is $1,700 for the
four officers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of $1,700 of forfeited funds from the
Sheriff's Department Auto Theft Prevention Forfeited Funds account for the
purpose of sending four officers to the above named seminar.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95109)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
FORFEITED FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95109 and finds:
1. The Sheriff has $61,595 in the Automobile Theft Prevention forfeit
account (#1-10100-201-055) which is for the sole use of the Sheriff
to enhance his automobile theft prevention programs.
2. The Sheriff has requested the use of $1,700 from this account to
send four officers to a training session.
3. The 1995 Budget should be amended, as specified below, to transfer
funds from the Automobile Theft Prevention forfeit account for the
Sheriff's use:
1-10100-201-055 Sheriff - Auto Theft Prevention ($1,700)
Revenue
3-10100-439-15-00-2340 Sheriff - Miscellaneous $1,700
Expenditures
4-10100-439-15-00-3752 Travel and Conference $1,700
$ 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Obrecht supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95110
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
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IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #90177, the Board of Commissioners
established the Circuit Court Mediation Fund; and
WHEREAS the fund is to be used to help pay for Circuit Court enhancements
and improvements as requested by the Circuit Court and approved by the Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the court seeks to utilize the Mediation Fund to purchase the
following:
Furniture (Mediation rooms and waiting room) $13,915
Furniture (Replace and reupholster) $11,139
Judicial Conference Room Equipment $ 600
Court Business Intern $ 7,440
FOC Job Placement Intern $ 7,440
Research Attorneys Furniture $36,516
Bench/Bar Conference $ 1,500
Reserve Account/Mediators $10,000
GRAND TOTAL $88,550
WHEREAS the cost of the above enumerated items is estimated to total
$88,550.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the use of $88,550 from the Circuit Court Civil
Mediation Fund for the above listed items.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that information on any additional use of the
Reserve Account/Mediators be brought back to the Public Services Committee.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95110)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95110 and finds:
1. The Circuit Court has requested using $88,550 from the Circuit
Court Civil Mediation Fund for furniture, equipment and the funding
of two (2) interns through the County's intern program.
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #90177 provides that after payment of the
attorney mediators, the balance of the fund will be used for the
Circuit Court for enhancements and improvements.
3. Use of the fund is handled in the manner similar to that
established for funds forfeited through narcotic seizures: as
specifically requested by the Circuit Court and approved by the
Board of Commissioners.
4. The fund currently has a balance of $724,802 of which a minimum of
$202,840 must be used to cover the 1995 mediator liability to date
to the General Fund.
5. The following amendments be made to the Circuit Court's 1995 Budget
utilizing funds from the Civil Mediation Account (1-10100-201-011):
Revenue
3-10100-
311-01-00-2054 Civil Mediation $88,550
Expenditure
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4-10100
311-05-00-9998 Misc. Capital 63,670
311-01-00-3033 Attorney Mediators 10,000
154-01-00-3423 Intern Program 14,880
$88,550
$ 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Obrecht supported by Kaczmar the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95124
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - EXTENSION OF 'O'COM FUNCTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous
Resolution #93259, authorized issuance of appropriate notification to terminate
the agreements with twelve participating hospitals for provision of 'O'COM
services; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolutions #93269, #94041, #94216,
#94360 and #93031 funding for the 'O'COM function was continued through
April 30, 1995; and
WHEREAS the hospitals, service providers and Medical Control Board
requested that the County provide additional funding of $103,860 per year for
the benefit of the commercial and hospital organizations utilizing the 'O'COM
system beyond the amounts included in the attached proposed plan; and
WHEREAS integration with the 800MHz radio communication system requires a
four month implementation period.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby requires that the 'O'COM hospitals, service providers, and
Medical Control Board shall commit in writing, in a form acceptable to the
County Executive, to the attached plan by May 5, 1995, or the County Executive
is directed to eliminate the 'O'COM function and make the equipment available
to a qualified group.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board extends, contingent upon the
hospitals, service providers, and Medical Control Board commitment to the plan,
the continuation of the following seven 'O'COM positions through August 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, and 14130-06035).
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95124)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - EXTENSION OF 'O'COM FUNCTION THROUGH
AUGUST 31, 1995
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 #95124 and finds:
1) The Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #95031,
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authorized continued operation and funding of 'O'COM through
April 30, 1995.
2) The resolution authorizes the continued operation and funding of
'O'COM through August 31, 1995.
3) The following amendments to the 1995 Budget are recommended:
Revenue
22100-141-01-00-2520 REIMB. FROM HOSPITALS $91,572
Expenditures
10100-909-01-00-9900 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY ($65,760)
22100-141-01-00-1001 SALARIES-REGULAR $69,252
22100-141-01-00-1002 SALARIES-OVERTIME 2,000
22100-141-01-00-2074 FRINGE BENEFITS 39,100
22100-141-01-00-3278 COMMUNICATIONS 1,500
22100-141-01-00-3342 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS & MAINT. 550
22100-141-01-00-3514 MEMBERSHIP/PUBLICATIONS 26
22100-141-01-00-3574 PERSONAL MILEAGE 100
22100-141-01-00-3752 TRAVEL/CONFERENCE 120
22100-141-01-00-4898 OFFICE SUPPLIES 142
22100-141-01-00-4909 POSTAGE 74
22100-141-01-00-6600 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 29,534
22100-141-01-00-6640 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 96
22100-141-01-00-6641 CONVENIENCE COPIER 134
22100-141-01-00-6670 STATIONERY STOCK 86
22100-141-01-00-6672 PRINT SHOP 334
22100-141-01-00-6735 INSURANCE FUND 450
22100-141-01-00-6750 TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS 13,834
91,572
$ 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Obrecht supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Holbert the resolution's Fiscal Note be
amended by eliminating item #2 and replacing the number "3" with the number
"2".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt. (24)
NAYS: Kingzett. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95125
BY: Commissioner Ruel McPherson, District #25
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - HOSTING TRI-COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FORUM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County Commissioners from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb,
Michigan's largest urban counties, have similar problems and concerns in
providing services in a timely and cost efficient manner to their constituents;
and
WHEREAS areas of common interest include but are not limited to: court
financing, county and regional transportation (SMART - Suburban Mobility
Authority for Regional Transportation), providing medical care for the needy,
providing full management for community mental health, developing a common
geographic information system, meeting state mandates for a common database for
friend of the court (CSES) and addressing the proposed reductions in state
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revenue sharing; and
WHEREAS a great deal of benefit would be realized if these and other
matters could be discussed and addressed by County Commissioners from Wayne,
Oakland and Macomb Counties in a common forum; and
WHEREAS this common forum would indicate to the Michigan Legislature that
they need to devote more time, effort and funding to problems in the State's
three most populated counties.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners host a meeting of County Commissioners from Wayne, Oakland and
Macomb Counties to discuss common areas of concern.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this meeting should take place at the
earliest convenient time and be located in the Oakland County Commissioners'
Auditorium.
Chairperson,I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruel E. McPherson, Lawrence Pernick,
Nancy L. Quarles, Jeff Kingzett,
Eugene Kaczmar, Gilda Z. Jacobs,
JoAnne Holbert
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioner Dan Devine requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for
May 11, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. for the purpose of allowing public comment on the
Academy of the Sacred Heart Project - City of Bloomfield Hills.
Commissioner Lawrence Obrecht requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for
May 11, 1995 at 9:45 A.M. for the purpose of allowing public comment on
amendments to the Final Enhanced 9-1-1 Service Plan.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL
a. Michigan Department of Social Services - Fiscal Year 1994/1995
Child Care Fund
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Michigan Department of Transportation - Governor's Response to
Public Transportation Funding Request
b. Epilepsy Center of Michigan - Support Public Transit
c. City of Hamtramck - Support 1/3 Millage Vote
d. City of Rochester - Urge Oakland County SMART Representatives to
Protect Transportation Funds for Senior Citizens and Persons
with Disabilities
e. Village of Holly - Protection of SMART Transportation Funds for
Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities
f. Township of Brandon - Protection of SMART Transportation Funds for
Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities
g. Township of Addison - SMART Protect Paratransit Service
h. Township of Oxford - Protection of SMART Transportation Funds for
Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities
i. Township of Orion - Protection of SMART Transportation Funds for
Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities
j. Township of Holly - Protection of SMART Transportation Funds for
Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities
k. Township of Groveland - Protection of SMART Transportation Funds
for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities
l. Lake County Board of Commissioners - (Support) Tougher Drug
Enforcement Law
m. Representative Penny Crissman - Response to Unfunded Mandate
Opposition
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
a. Michigan Department of Social Services - Special Investigation
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Report Children's Village CA 63306-S.I. #63-13-29-94
b. Michigan Department of Social Services - Special Investigation
Report Children's Village CA 63306-S.I. #63-13-01-95
c. Michigan Department of Social Services - Special Investigation
Report Children's Village CA 63390-S.I. #63-13-03-95
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Monroe County Board of Commissioners - Moratorium on CSES
Implementation
b. Michigan Department of Social Services - Fiscal Year 1994/1995
Child Care Fund
c. 52nd District Court/1st Division - Letter of Thanks
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Chairperson stated the next Board meeting will be May 11, 1995 at
9:30 A.M.
The Board adjourned at 10:44 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN LARRY CRAKE
Clerk Chairperson