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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
July 13, 1995
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Larry Crake at 9:55 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 Eugene Kaczmar.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wolf supported by Kaczmar the minutes of the June 22, 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
amended, as follows:
ITEM ON PRINTED AGENDA
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
a. Department of Human Services/Community Mental Health - Community
Mental Health Reorganization
(Reason for suspension: Waiver of Rule XII E-Direct referral to Finance
Committee)
Vote on suspension:
AYES: Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, 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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95165
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - INCREASE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT AND UPDATE
CORRESPONDING MERIT SYSTEM RULE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the tuition rates at various colleges and universities in the
area have increased dramatically over the past several years; and
WHEREAS the County's tuition reimbursement rate has not been increased
since its inception in 1977 when the reimbursement rate covered full tuition
costs at most 4-year institutions; and
WHEREAS the proposed increase, effective July 1, 1995, from $400 per
session to $600 per session, with the maximum calendar year limit being
increased from $1,200 to $1,800, will cover approximately 75% of tuition
expenses at a 4-year institution, reaffirming the County's position regarding
the importance of continued education and training; and
WHEREAS funding for this rate increase is included in the Tuition
Reimbursement account of the Fringe Benefit Fund in the 1995 Adopted Budget;
and
WHEREAS the proposed Merit System Rule change stating that the tuition
reimbursement rate will be reviewed and approved by the Board of Commissioners
during the biennial budget process provides for scheduled review of this
benefit provision; and
WHEREAS the proposed tuition reimbursement rate increase and the Merit
System Rule change have been reviewed and approved by the Finance and
Personnel Committee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the proposed increase in the tuition reimbursement rate
from $400 per session to $600 per session with a maximum calendar limit of
$1,800, effective July 1, 1995, and the Merit System Rule change, a copy of
which is attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of this Board on behalf of
the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute the said increase and the
Merit System Rule change, consistent with the provisions of Miscellaneous
Resolution #4606, Section IV, A.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed Change in Merit System Rule on file in County Clerk's
office.
(action taken at the June 8, 1995 Board meeting)
Moved by McCulloch supported by Kaczmar the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended to
incorporate the proposed wording by replacing the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
paragraph, to read as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Merit Rule 20.5.3 be amended as
follows: 20.5.3 Reimbursement rates shall be determined by the Board
of Commissioners in conjunction with the biennial budget process and reflected
in the adopted General Appropriations Act.
and, further, by making the original NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
paragraph the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, amending it to read, as
follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners approves the proposed increase in the tuition
reimbursement rate from $400 per session to $600 per session with a maximum
calendar limit of $1,800, effective July 1, 1995. and the Merit System Rule
change, a copy of which is attached hereto.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
The Chairperson stated that by statute, the resolution shall lay over
for thirty (30) days.
(end of action from June 8, 1995 Board meeting; begin action for July 13,
1995)
Moved by McCulloch supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95189
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING DIVISION - AWARD OF
CONTRACT - EXPANSION OF NORTH COURTHOUSE LOBBY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #95141, dated May 11, 1995, the
Board of Commissioners authorized the County Executive's Facilities
Engineering Division to advertise and receive bids for the expansion of the
North Entrance to the Courthouse; and
WHEREAS in accordance with bidding procedures, bids for this project
were received and opened on Friday, June 2, 1995; and
WHEREAS the County Executive's Department of Facilities Management has
reviewed all bids submitted and recommends that the lowest responsible bidder,
John M. Olson Co., St. Clair Shores, Michigan, be awarded a contract in the
amount of $1,368,800; and
WHEREAS the total project cost for the expansion of the North Courthouse
Lobby is estimated to be $1,662,000; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $1,590,000 for the project was included
in the 1995 Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $83,450 was previously authorized by
Miscellaneous Resolution #94335 for architectural fees for expansion of the
Courthouse lobbies; and
WHEREAS additional funds in the amount of $312,587 are available in the
Capital Improvement Fund due to the sale of the Social Services Building.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1) The Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer
of $1,578,550 from the Capital Improvement Program Fund #40100 to the Project
Work Order Fund #40400 to establish the North Courthouse Lobby Expansion
project.
2) The contract proposal of John M. Olson Co., of St. Clair Shores,
Michigan, in the amount of $1,368,800 be accepted and the contract awarded in
concurrence with Planning and Building Committee recommendations.
3) Funds be provided in the amount of $209,750 to cover the remaining
project costs including contingency, but excluding previously authorized
architectural fees.
4) The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized
and directed to execute a contract with John M. Olson Co., on behalf of the
County of Oakland.
5) The County Executive's Department of Facilities Management,
Facilities Engineering Division, shall notify the selected vendor of this
award, in writing, no later than 10 days after adoption of this resolution.
The award will not be effective until the selected vendor has been notified.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #95189)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
To the Finance and Personnel Committee, John McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT - COURTHOUSE NORTH LOBBY EXPANSION PROJECT
(PROJECT 95 - 2)
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the bids received
for the above-referenced project on June 27, 1995, reports with the
recommendation that the contract be awarded to the John M. Olson Co, of St.
Clair Shores, Michigan, in the amount of $1,268,800.00, for a total project
cost of $1,662,000.00.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I submit
the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Huntoon the Planning and Building
Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95190
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY OFFICE OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION, IN
COOPERATION WITH THE OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, - "5 A DAY FOR BETTER
HEALTH" GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Office of Michigan State University Extension
submitted a grant proposal to the Michigan Public Health Institute for a
competitive discretionary grant to fund a community-based nutrition
intervention demonstration project; and
WHEREAS in response to this proposal, the Michigan Public Health
Institute has made a discretionary funding award for the full request of
$15,000 for this program which will cover 100% of the program, including a
part time contract staff position, for the 12 months of the demonstration
project beginning July 1, 1995; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been reviewed and approved by the County
Executive's contract review process; and
WHEREAS no county matching funds are required and acceptance of this
grant award does not obligate the county to any on going support nor any
future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the discretionary funding award from the Michigan Public
Health Institute in the amount of $15,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized
to approve minor changes and extensions, within fifteen (15) percent of the
award as originally approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Budget be amended as follows:
Revenue 1995
3-27571-175-01-00-2185 Grant Revenue $15,000
$15,000
Expenditures
4-27571-175-01-00-3128 Prof. Services $12,000
4-27571-175-01-00-3582 Printing 2,000
4-27571-175-01-00-3752 Travel 1,000
$ -0-
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: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Crake. (22)
NAYS: Pernick, Schmid, Devine. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #95191)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: ROAD COMMISSION (SUPPORT) EXISTING STATE STATUTE ROAD FUNDING
DISTRIBUTION FORMULA IF ADDITIONAL ROAD REVENUES BECOME AVAILABLE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-
referenced resolution on June 29, 1995, reports with the recommendation that
the resolution be adopted after making the following amendment: Delete the
first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph and insert in its place:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board opposes any proposal that would
change the distribution of existing or new funds, thereby resulting in less
money going to local road agencies, as well as widening the gap between
Oakland County's contributions to and allocations from the Michigan
Transportation Fund."
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
the acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95191
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: ROAD COMMISSION (SUPPORT) EXISTING STATE STATUTE ROAD FUNDING
DISTRIBUTION FORMULA IF ADDITIONAL ROAD REVENUES BECOME AVAILABLE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS good roads and streets are vital to the economy and stability of
Oakland County and are essential for the safety and welfare of its citizens;
and
WHEREAS aging and deteriorating road and street conditions along with
the increased traffic volumes that our growth and economic development have
brought to our county, coupled with a lack of funding availability, have
created a critical situation for Oakland County roads; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's contribution to the Michigan Transportation
Fund has historically and substantially exceeded the county's return from the
fund; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's Road Commission, and city and village shares of
the Michigan Transportation Fund has never been adequate to address the
maintenance and improvement needs of county and municipality streets; and
WHEREAS under the present state statute distribution formula, MDOT
receives not only a percentage of state generated road funds much greater than
the percentage of roads it operates, but in addition takes 75 percent of all
Federal road building dollars; and
WHEREAS local governments have eleven times as many miles of roads to
repair, maintain and improve than does the state; and
WHEREAS after October 1, 1995, the Build Michigan funding for Michigan
road repairs will be reduced and Oakland County and its municipalities will
lose in excess of five million dollars annually; and
WHEREAS funding proposals that rely predominately on revenue from the
state fuel tax, which is still the most equitable user fee available for road
funding, are currently being considered by the state legislature; and
WHEREAS such enhanced revenue to replace the Building Michigan bonding
funds and changing the state stature funding distribution formula providing
MDOT with up to 70 percent of the enhanced revenue funds generated is
inequitable to the counties, cities and village of Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby supports Oakland County's state legislators' efforts to
fund road repairs and improvements in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board supports any proposal that would
continue and/or improve the existing external distribution formula for
existing funds in Oakland County and any other efforts to improve our donor
status.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to
all State Legislators, the Governor, the Michigan Department of Transportation
and the Road Commission of Oakland County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Dingeldey the Finance and Personnel
Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Dingeldey the resolution be amended to
coincide with the Finance and Personnel Committee Report recommendation.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Powers supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended by
changing the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, to read as follows:
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby supports Oakland County's state legislators' efforts to
fund for road repairs and road improvements in Oakland County."
Discussion followed.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Garfield the resolution be amended to the
second degree by deleting the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, thus
making the next paragraph the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph.
Discussion followed.
The Chairperson stated a "YES" vote would delete the paragraph; a "NO"
vote would not.
Vote on Moffitt's amendment:
AYES: Garfield, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Powers, Taub, Wolf, Devine. (12)
NAYS: Douglas, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, McCulloch, McPherson, Palmer,
Pernick, Quarles, Schmid, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
The Chairperson stated a "YES" vote amends the resolution; a "NO" vote
does not.
Vote on Power's amendment:
AYES: Garfield, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (20)
NAYS: Holbert, Jacobs, Kingzett, Pernick, Quarles. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
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, as amended,
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #95182)
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE AUDIT FOR SUBURBAN
MOBILITY AUTHORITY FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION (SMART) AND OTHER CONTRACTED
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #95182 on June 26, 1995, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95182
BY: Commissioner John P. McCulloch
IN RE: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE AUDIT FOR SUBURBAN
MOBILITY AUTHORITY FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION (SMART) AND OTHER CONTRACTED
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Articles of Incorporation of the Oakland County Public
Transportation Authority contain language in Article VI, Section 5, which
prohibit the Transportation Authority from contracting with SMART or any other
transportation authority or political subdivision, agency or instrumentality
of the State, or any private entity, for all or part the public transportation
services it is entitled or required to provide under the Act (PA 196 of 1986)
and its Articles without having first received from such contractor a
certified financial audit and a certified performance audit, which has been
certified within a year of such contracting; and
WHEREAS Article VI, Section 5 of the Articles of Incorporation also
states that the parameters of the certified audit are to be established by the
Board of Commissioners or any subsequently formed Public Transportation
Alternative Task Force; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, subsequent to adopting the Articles
of Incorporation for the Transportation Authority, did form and appoint a
Public Transportation Alternative Task Force.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby direct the Public Transportation Alternatives Task
Force to establish the parameters for certified performance audits for all
transportation services providers.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
Commissioner John P. McCulloch
Moved by Schmid supported by McCulloch the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Schmid supported by McCulloch the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (24)
NAYS: Holbert. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95192
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: REINSTATEMENT OF $2.7 MILLION STATE SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING
FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) is the
second largest community action agency in the State of Michigan and provided
service to 187,077 people in 1994; and
WHEREAS OLHSA received State Supplemental Assistance (SSA) funding in
the amount of $162,000 and was able to leverage an additional $9 for each
dollar received; and
WHEREAS OLHSA used that funding to support approximately 30 programs in
five focus areas; and
WHEREAS community action agencies statewide are the only nonprofit,
multiservice network in the state organized to serve all poor people in
Michigan whether on public assistance or not; and
WHEREAS the 30 existing community action agencies in the State of
Michigan are the only non-governmental social service network serving all 83
counties in the state.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners and the General Government Committee supports continued funding
by the State of Michigan of the statewide network of community action
agencies, including the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we support the $2.7 million budget item for
State Supplemental Assistance funding for Community Action Agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to Oakland
County's Legislators and to the Governor.
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 the County Clerk's office.
Moved by Schmid supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95193
BY: Health and Human Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Director of Community Mental Health Services presented the
Community Mental Health Board with a proposed functional organization chart in
November of 1994 which outlined the Director's vision for the future structure
of Community Mental Health; and
WHEREAS several phases of the proposed functional organization of
Community Mental Health have already been presented to and approved by the
Community Mental Health Board; and
WHEREAS this resolution, which has a proposed effective date of
September 30, 1995 represents the final phase of the Director's reorganization
plan for Community Mental Health; and
WHEREAS the reorganization plan involves the creation and deletion of
classifications, positions and units within Community Mental Health; and
WHEREAS this reorganization will provide the necessary staffing and
structure to increase the level of services to consumers and to maximize the
effectiveness and use of Oakland County Community Mental Health funding; and
WHEREAS on a long-term annual basis estimated additional expenditures
are $7,943,953 for salaries and fringe benefits and $1,251,500 for operating
expenditures for total estimated expenditures of $9,195,453 which are offset
by $9,333,900 in additional revenues and redirected expenses as detailed in
the attached Schedule B; and
WHEREAS for the remainder of Fiscal Year 1994/1995, estimated start-up
costs are estimated to be $128,000 for furniture, $384,353 for computer
software and installation, and $6,600 for development of an audit plan which
will be used by the two additional Auditor II positions, for a total start-up
cost of $518,953 which is available in the Community Mental Health Contingency
account.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached organization charts and the proposed
creation, deletion, transfer, and reclassification of positions as shown in
Schedule A, effective September 30, 1995.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that classifications be created, deleted and
changed effective with the reorganization as follows:
Classification Action Grade
Overtime
Chief-Central Admission & Evaluation Create 18 No OT
Chief-Office of Rec.Rights/Admin. Support Create 16 No OT
Chief-EI/DD Services Create 16 No OT
Chief-MI Adult Services Create 16 No OT
Chief-MI DD Services Create 16 No OT
Chief-CMH Corrections Create 16 No OT
Chief-Facility Liaison/Intake Create 16 No OT
Chief-Geriatric Screening & Monitoring Create 16 No OT
Chief-CMH Residential Development Create 16 No OT
Contract Supervisor Create 13 Reg.
Program Developer Create 12 Reg.
Recipient Rights Specialist Create 11 Reg.
Contract Coordinator Create 11 Reg.
CMH Training Specialist Create 11 Reg.
Transportation Coordinator Create 9 Reg.
Consumer Services Assistant Create 6 Reg.
Manager-CMH Services Delete 20 No OT
Chief-CMH Services to the Mentally Ill Delete 19 No OT
Chief-Developmentally Disabled Services Delete 19 No OT
Mental Health Clinic Supervisor Delete 18 No OT
Service Supervisor Delete 16 No OT
Program Supervisor I Delete 10 Reg.
Contract Compliance Specialist Delete 9 Reg.
Recipient Rights Supervisor Change from Grade 14 to Grade
13
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUMAN AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule's A and B and proposed Organization Charts on file in
the County Clerk's office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95193)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH REORGANIZATION
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 #95193 and finds:
1) The reorganization effective date is September 30, 1995. Annual
long-term costs are estimated to be $7,943,953 in salaries and fringe benefits
and $1,251,500 in operating expenditures for total estimated expenditures of
$9,195,453 which are offset by $9,333,900 in additional revenues and
redirected expenses as detailed in Schedule B which is attached to the
resolution.
2) For the remainder of Fiscal Year 1994/1995, estimated start-up
costs are estimated to be $128,000 for furniture, $384,353 for computer
software and installation, and $6,600 for development of an audit plan, for a
total estimated start-up cost of $518,953 which is available within the
current Community Mental Health Fund Budget.
3) Amendments to the Fiscal Year 1994/1995 Community Mental Health
Budget are not required. Submission of the 1996/1997 County Executive
Recommended Biennial Budget will include the impact of the reorganization for
the next two fiscal years.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Kingzett supported by Pernick the resolution be amended by
adding the following paragraph:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that individuals placed in lower level
classifications as a result of this reorganization will have their pay frozen
at current levels until the maximum rate of pay of the employee's new
classification surpasses the employee's actual rate of pay."
Discussion followed.
The Chairperson stated that a "YES" vote amends the resolution; a "NO"
vote would not.
AYES: Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Pernick, Quarles, Jacobs.
(7)
NAYS: Johnson, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon. (18)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (22)
NAYS: McPherson, Pernick, Quarles. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95194
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION -
CREATION OF ONE (1) CLERK I POSITION IN THE INFORMATION SERVICES UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Development and Planning Division currently
operates the largest, most varied municipal/aerial photo sales program in the
state of Michigan; and
WHEREAS maintaining updated map/photo aerial products and high service
standards are goals of this program; and
WHEREAS this division expects to have a substantial workload increase
with the opening of the Customer Service Center and availability of customized
products; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, in the 1995 Budget Review, created
one Clerk I position and indicated that consideration for additional staff for
the photo and map sales program would be contingent upon the first four months
revenues for 1995 generated by this program; and
WHEREAS the current workload has been maintained with the assistance of
temporary employees; and
WHEREAS the creation of one (1) Clerk I position is requested to manage
this work in a more efficient manner; and
WHEREAS revenues generated from the sales of mapping products are
projected to offset the full cost of this position.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of one (1) Governmental Clerk I position
in the Development and Planning Division, Information Services Unit (#19206).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report of product sales and costs of
development of new products vs sales supporting the position be presented to
the Planning and Building Committee at the conclusion of the budget year.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95195
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT/DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
DIVISION - CREATION OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE COORDINATOR POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS foreign trade and export activities are of critical importance
to Oakland County's current and future economic development; and
WHEREAS increasing sales to foreign markets will strengthen the
competitive position of Oakland County businesses; and
WHEREAS Oakland County recognizes the importance of developing
collaborative efforts related to foreign trade; and
WHEREAS previous Oakland County trade missions to other countries have
highlighted the need for further efforts to maintain economic competitiveness
and growth; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Business Roundtable has recommended the
creation of a new position specifically to promote exports of Oakland County
companies; and
WHEREAS this position would also provide information for Oakland County
businesses seeking to expand their activities worldwide; and
WHEREAS the Community and Economic Development Department is requesting
the creation of an International Trade Coordinator classification and position
at salary grade 12 in the Development and Planning Unit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of a new classification titled
International Trade Coordinator at salary grade 12, no overtime, and creates
one (1) Governmental International Trade Coordinator position in the
Development and Planning Division/ Business Development Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the position be evaluated at the end of the
1996/1997 budget cycle as to its success in attracting economic development to
Oakland County and whether its continuation is justified.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95196
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION - LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE OAKLAND COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY TREASURER
OFFICE SPACE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, by Resolution #90136, dated June 14,
1990, renewed a Lease for approximately 427 square feet of office space at the
Oakland County Road Commission building, 31001 Lahser Road, Beverly Hills,
Michigan, for the Oakland County Treasurer, for a term of five (5) years,
commencing on the first day of May 1990 and terminating on the 30th day of
April 1995; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Treasurer desires to continue to provide a
satellite office and supports the rental of said office space as being in the
best interests of the public; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission has submitted the attached Lease Agreement
for the period of May 1, 1995, through April 30, 2000, which provides for the
payment of $3,100.00 per year to defray the costs of maintenance, custodial
services and utilities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the Lease Agreement between the Oakland County Road
Commission and the County of Oakland for 427 square feet of office space for
the Oakland County Treasurer for a term of five (5) years, commencing May 1,
1995, and ending April 30, 2000, at the sum of $3,100.00 per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board directs its Chairperson to execute
the Lease Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease Agreement on file in the County Clerk's office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95197
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
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 $60,195 is available as of June 25,
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 for several pieces of equipment and to defray overtime costs in
this unit; and
WHEREAS the ATPA has agreed that these are acceptable expenditures from
this fund; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost to cover the equipment and overtime expenses
is $30,695 as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of $30,695 of forfeited funds from the
Sheriff's Department Auto Theft Prevention Forfeited Funds Account for the
purpose of purchasing equipment and to defray overtime costs.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #95151)
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: PROBATE COURT - RESTORATION OF FUNDING FOR NON-FAMILY GUARDIANSHIP
SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on June 27, 1995, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted with the following amendments:
Addition of a sixth WHEREAS paragraph:
WHEREAS it is determined that the $60.00 per month cap is
artificially low and if this cap remains in effect it could effectively
operate as an unfunded mandate to the County.
Addition of language to the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners request that the Governor and State Legislature restore adequate
funding for non-family guardianship services provided to Medicaid recipients
OF UP TO $300 PER MONTH AND IN EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES ALLOW FOR THE
PROBATE JUDGE TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADDITIONAL FUNDS WILL BE USED UPON
PROVIDING PROPER RECORD.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95151
BY: Dennis N. Powers, County Commissioner, District #10; Gilda Z. Jacobs,
County Commissioner, District #23
IN RE: PROBATE COURT - RESTORATION OF FUNDING FOR NON-FAMILY GUARDIANSHIP
SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there are thousands of persons, mostly elderly, who no longer
have the capacity to manage their own affairs, and have been adjudged by the
Probate Court to be mentally incompetent; and
WHEREAS the MEDICAID Division of the Michigan Department of Social
Services has instituted by memo a cost-cutting policy which took effect on
October 1, 1994 which caps or limits the compensation of persons who are
appointed guardians of mentally incompetent persons to no more than $60.00 per
month; and
WHEREAS non-family guardians are often the only remaining person who
visits these persons, sees that their bills are paid, and checks to see that
they are receiving appropriate nursing home or residential care; and
WHEREAS the present cost of providing such services runs about $150.00
per month; and
WHEREAS it will be impossible to provide such needed services for a fee
of less than $60.00 per month.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners requests that the Governor and State Legislature restore
adequate funding for non-family guardianship services provided to Medicaid
recipients.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the Governor of Michigan, all Oakland County Legislative Representatives and
the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Gilda Z. Jacobs, Dennis N. Powers
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee and the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95198
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT/DIVISION I - REQUEST TO CREATE ONE (1) FULL-TIME
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE PROGRAM OFFICER POSITION AND DELETE ONE (1) PART-TIME NON-
ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the criminal justice system uses community service as a
sentencing alternative to incarceration, thus reducing jail overcrowding; and
WHEREAS the District Courts have used community service programs as a
condition of probation; and
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court/Division I operates the Alternative
Service Program year round working for non-profit and government agencies in
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Alternative Service Program as instituted by 52nd District
Court/Division I requires close follow up of probationers and on-site
supervision for the Community Service Garden and other Community Service
projects; and
WHEREAS this Division is requesting the creation of an Alternative
Service Program Officer classification and position at salary grade 9 to
strengthen this program; and
WHEREAS this position would provide on site supervision and act as a
liaison with community agencies; and
WHEREAS if this position is created, the Court has stated that it will
reduce the contractual line item for on site supervision and agree to delete
the Community Service Officer position.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of a new classification titled Alternative
Service Program Officer, at salary grade nine, regular overtime, and creates
one (1) full-time governmental Alternative Service Program Officer position in
the Probation Unit of 52nd District Court/Division I.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) part-time non-eligible 1000
hrs/yr Community Service Officer position in this unit.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95199
BY: Nancy Dingeldey, District #11; Kay Schmid, District #17; Shelley Taub,
District #12
IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/HEALTH DIVISION - AMENDMENT TO THE OAKLAND
COUNTY SANITARY CODE, ARTICLE II, SECTION 4.1 (SANDFILTERS)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Intermittent Sand Filter technology has been developed as an
alternative sewage disposal system which, under appropriate conditions,
generates a reduction in the contamination loading of the waste stream; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Public Health has determined that
Intermittent Sand Filter technology is an acceptable alternative sewage
disposal technique and had developed recommendations and criteria regarding
the approval and implementation of Intermittent Sand Filters for single family
home, subdivision and site condominium projects in the state of Michigan; and
WHEREAS it is the intent of the Board of Commissioners to allow for the
utilization of proven alternative technologies, including the use of
Intermittent Sand Filter technology, when deemed acceptable by the Oakland
County Health Division and/or the Oakland County Sanitary Code Appeal Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby amends the Oakland County Sanitary Code, Article II,
Section 4.1 as follows:
Acceptance of Alternative Technology - The Health Officer or, when
designated, the Administrator of Environmental Health Services may accept the
application of proven alternative technology of devices (including
Intermittent Sand Filters), materials, or special construction or installation
techniques acceptable to the Health Division which provide reduction in the
contamination loading of the waste stream. This technology acceptance must be
approved in writing by the Health Officer or, when designated, the
Administrator of Environmental Health Services and be consistent with the
provisions of both this Article and Article III which governs the construction
and installation standards for on-site sewage disposal systems.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Nancy Dingeldey, Kay Schmid,
Shelley Taub
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health and Human Services
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95200
BY: Dennis N. Powers, District #10
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT "PROJECT FOUNDING FATHERS"
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Project Founding Fathers is a non-profit organization based in
Highland, Michigan, whose goal is to place a framed print of the signing of
the United States Constitution, accompanied by a plaque setting forth the Bill
of Rights, in all 3,548 public schools in the state of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the purpose of this effort is to remind students of the grievous
cost of liberty and freedom and the enormous sacrifices suffered by a great
people in extricating themselves from the bonds of tyranny imposed by an
excessive, oppressive government, and establishing in its stead a system of
government that was responsive to its citizens; a government of the people, by
the people and for the people; and
WHEREAS it is the sincere hope of Project Founding Fathers that students
will be renewed with the passion that our liberties and freedoms, especially
the right to vote, must continue to be vigorously embraced in order to
preserve the legacy of our Founding Fathers for future generations of
Americans; and
WHEREAS Project Founding Fathers has been received enthusiastically by
the Superintendent of Public Instruction and is supported by citizens
throughout the state of Michigan, many local school superintendents,
principals, elected officials, and representatives of the business community;
and
WHEREAS all costs associated with this endeavor will be raised entirely
through private donations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby declares its support for Project Founding Fathers in its
efforts to provide each public school in Michigan with a framed print of the
signing of the United States Constitution and a plaque containing the Bill of
Rights.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be submitted to
the Michigan Legislature, the Governor and the State Board of Education.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Dennis N. Powers, David L. Moffitt,
Thomas A. Law, John P. Garfield,
Fran Amos, Larry Obrecht,
Shelley Taub, Donald W. Jensen,
Donn L. Wolf, Charles Palmer,
Dan Devine, Jr., Donna Huntoon
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL
a. Michigan Association of Counties - 1996 County Dues
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Saginaw County - Unfunded Mandates
b. Bulger Report - Airport Customs Service
c. Arenac County - Federal Search and Seizure Laws
OTHERS
Jim VanLeuven and Ruth Johnson
a. Village of Ortonville - Public Hearing on Downtown Development and
Tax Increment Financing Plans - Revision
Management and Budget
a. Equalization - Ind. Fac. Ex. of 5% SEV, ITT Automotive, City of
Auburn Hills
There were no objections to the referrals.
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
August 3, 1995 at 9:30 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN LARRY CRAKE
Clerk Chairperson