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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 12, 1995
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Larry Crake at 10:04 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 Lawrence Obrecht.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wolf supported by Pernick the minutes of the September 21, 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
amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
a. Drain Commissioner - 1995 Lake Level Assessments for Operations and
Maintenance
b. Drain Commissioner - 1995 Drain Maintenance Assessments
d. Facilities Management/Engineering Division - Courthouse Bell
Restoration Project
(Reason for suspension for all Planning and Building items: Waiver of Rule
XII-E, Direct Referral to Finance)
ITEMS NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
e. Sheriff's Department - 1995/1996 Inmate Substance Abuse
Coordinating - Monitoring Services Grant Acceptance
f. Prosecuting Attorney - 1995/1996 Oakland County Narcotics
Enforcement Grant Acceptance
(Reason for suspension of both Public Services items: Waiver of Rule XII -
Reviewed first by Finance and Personnel Committee)
AYES: Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson,
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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.
Dorothy Eichert addressed the Board.
The Chairperson stated "A Public Hearing is now called on the following
miscellaneous resolutions:
Miscellaneous Resolution #93172, Department of Institutional and Human
Services/Community Mental Health - Full Integration into County Board of
Commissioners/ County Executive Structure;
Miscellaneous Resolution #93248, Department of Institutional and Human
Services/Community Mental Health - Inclusion of Community Mental Health
Employees in Merit System;
Miscellaneous Resolution #94219, Department of Management and
Budget/Purchasing Division - Purchasing/Contracting Procedures for Community
Mental Health;
Miscellaneous Resolution #94266, Department of Human Services/Community
Mental Health - Requirement of Notification of Commencement and Findings or
Public and Private Reviews.
Are there any persons present who wish to speak?"
No persons wished to speak and the Public Hearing was declared closed.
REPORT (Misc. #93172)
BY: General Government Committee, Donald W. Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES - COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH - FULL INTEGRATION INTO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/COUNTY EXECUTIVE
STRUCTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced
resolution, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with
the following amendments in the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Merit System coverage of Community
Mental Health personnel be initiated to be expanded and made consistent
with other departments, and to accomplish this the Oakland County
Executive's Personnel Department is directed to begin the process of
removing the Community Mental Health Division personnel from the Merit
System Rule #1 exception and to begin the negotiation of merit rules and
benefits comparable with other county departments, beginning
January 1, 1994.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93172
BY: Ruth Johnson, District #1; Kevin Miltner, District #5; Shelley Taub,
District #12
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES - COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH - FULL INTEGRATION INTO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/COUNTY EXECUTIVE
STRUCTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #93092,
dated May 27, 1993, authorized the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board to execute a full management contract with the State of Michigan
Department of Mental Health; and
WHEREAS the Mental Health Code empowers the Board of Commissioners to
establish county procedures and regulations governing the conduct of county
community mental health programs and such authority was also incorporated in
the full management contract; and
WHEREAS Public Act 139 of 1973 grants the Board of Commissioners the
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authority to consolidate departments completely or in part or to transfer a
function from one department to another; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, on Miscellaneous Resolution #6931,
dated December 19, 1974, created a community mental health/county executive
administrative reporting structure through the Department of Institutional and
Human Services; and
WHEREAS in this time of expanding county responsibility for community
mental health programs, it is necessary for the Board of Commissioners to
restate its intention to fully integrate the Community Mental Health Division
within the County administrative structure and to reiterate and expand upon the
Board's policies to accomplish this directive.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Community Mental Health Division of
the Department of Institutional and Human Services shall comply with all
Oakland County Board of Commissioners and County Executive procedures and
directives including but not limited to the following:
1. The appropriation process as it relates to the responsibility of
the County Executive and the appropriation authority of the Board
of Commissioners per P.A. 2 of the Public Acts of 1968 as amended,
known as the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act. Also the budget
appropriation, monitoring and control aspects of the General
Appropriations Act as adopted annually by the Board of
Commissioners.
2. Procurement policies for the purchase of goods and services as
established by the County Executive and/or adopted by the Board of
Commissioners, expanded to include the purchase of mental health
services per section 228 of the Mental Health Code. For example,
Miscellaneous Resolution #85020, dated February 14, 1985;
Miscellaneous Resolution #89325, dated March 8, 1990; Miscellaneous
Resolution #92027, dated March 5, 1992; Miscellaneous Resolution
#92057, dated May 7, 1992; Miscellaneous Resolution #92101, dated
May 21, 1992; Miscellaneous Resolution #93024, dated March 4, 1993;
and the Oakland County Purchasing Division's Policies and
Procedures, published by the Department of Management and Budget.
3. Procedures for the sale, purchase, lease or construction of real
property as established in the rules of the Board of Commissioners
and such other applicable resolutions of the Board of Commissioners
such as Miscellaneous Resolution #91090, dated June 13, 1991;
Miscellaneous Resolution #85303, dated October 24, 1985, and
Miscellaneous Resolution #7488, dated March 18, 1976.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Division of Community Mental Health shall
utilize county executive administrative services and the services of the County
intergovernmental services funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Merit System coverage of Community
Mental Health personnel be expanded and made consistent with other departments,
and to accomplish this the Oakland County Executive's Personnel Department is
directed to begin the process of removing the Community Mental Health Division
personnel from the Merit System Rule #1 exception and to begin the negotiation
of merit rules and benefits comparable with other County departments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Board will continue to provide mental health services delivery, planning and
advice in accordance with section 226 of the Mental Health Code.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruth Johnson, Kevin Miltner
Shelley Taub
(action taken at October 7, 1993 Board meeting)
Moved by Jensen supported by Taub the General Government Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Jensen supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Miltner supported by Taub the resolution be amended by removing
the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, which reads:
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"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Merit System coverage of Community
Mental Health personnel be expanded and made consistent with other
departments, and to accomplish this the Oakland County Executive's
Personnel Department is directed to begin the process of removing the
Community Mental Health Division personnel from the Merit System Rule #1
exception and to begin the negotiation of merit rules and benefits
comparable with other County departments."
Discussion followed.
Moved by Pernick supported by Kaczmar the title of the resolution be
amended by removing the word "FULL", making the title "INTEGRATION INTO COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/COUNTY EXECUTIVE STRUCTURE".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Aaron supported by Oaks the resolution be referred back to the
General Government Committee.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote on Miltner's amendment:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to amend carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (22)
NAYS: Kaczmar, Pernick. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
(End of action taken at October 7, 1993 Board meeting)
Following the third of three Public Hearings, Miscellaneous Resolution
#93172 was before the Board of Commissioners for ratification.
Moved by Amos supported by Dingeldey the resolution be ratified.
AYES: Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was ratified.
REPORT (Misc. #93248)
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH, INCLUSION OF
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEES IN MERIT SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the comments received by the
Board Chairperson regarding the above-referenced resolution, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted as originally recommended.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93248
BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
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DIVISION - INCLUSION OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEES IN THE MERIT SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Community Mental Health employees are presently excluded from full
Merit System coverage by Merit Rule 1.1.2.3., which exempts "employees
specifically required by law to be appointees of the Board ...officials or
official bodies" from certain Merit System provisions; and
WHEREAS the Mental Health Code provides that the Community Mental Health
Director shall be an appointee of the Community Health Board, but no similar
statutory requirement governs the appointment of lower level Community Mental
Health employees; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health employees are employees of the County
of Oakland; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners and the Community Mental Health Board
wish to include the Community Mental Health employees in the Merit System; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has the final determination as to who
shall be covered within the intent of the Merit System and has determined that
Community Mental Health employees, excluding the Director of Community Mental
Health, shall be fully covered by the Merit System; and
WHEREAS Community Mental Health employees with less than five (5) years of
service currently have an annual leave accumulation rate greater than Merit
System employees; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Board approved a change in the
accumulation rate for Community Mental Health employees to be consistent with
Merit System 23, provided no person or persons employed on the date of the
Community Mental Health Board's decision to change the accumulation rate are
substantively affected.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Community Mental Health employees shall
be fully covered in the Merit System and that Merit Rule 1.1.2.3. is hereby
amended to delete reference to the exclusion of all Community Mental Health
employees, except the Director of Community Mental Health.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in concurrence with Community Mental Health
Board action, that the annual leave rate of accumulation for Community Mental
Health employees hired after the Community Mental Health Board's decision to
change the accumulation rate shall be consistent with the current Merit System
annual leave provisions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no employees hired before the Community Mental
Health Board approved the change in the annual leave rate accumulation shall be
affected by the annual leave accumulation rate change.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the effective date of full coverage of the
Community Mental Health employees in the Merit System, except the Director of
Community Mental Health, shall be effective January 1, 1994.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed Change In Merit System Rule on file in County Clerk's
Office.
(Begin action taken at November 4, 1993 Board meeting)
Moved by Gosling supported by Taub the resolution be amended to read as
follows:
1. Add "Submission of Change to Merit Rule 1" to title:
2. Add paragraph at beginning of resolution:
"WHEREAS, Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution
requires that all changes in the rules and regulations of the Merit
System shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners at a
regular meeting of the Board and shall become effective thirty (30)
days after such meeting unless objection is received in writing by
the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, in which case the
objection shall become a matter of business at the next meeting of
the Board; and"
3. Add paragraph before the paragraph beginning "Chairperson, on
behalf...":
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the reading of this notice and the
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distribution of this notice to all Commissioners present and absent
to be considered as the official submission of the Board of
Commissioners of the described changes in Merit Rule 1.1.2.3."
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
(End of action taken at November 4, 1993 Board meeting)
(Begin action taken at December 9, 1993 Board meeting)
Moved by Gosling supported by Miltner the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer,
Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Gosling supported by Miltner the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Oaks, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Price, Schmid, Taub, Aaron, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
(End of action taken at December 9, 1993 Board meeting)
Following the third of three Public Hearings, Miscellaneous Resolution
#93248 was before the Board of Commissioners for ratification.
Moved by Huntoon supported by Holbert the resolution be ratified.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Pernick,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was ratified.
REPORT (Misc. #94219)
BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/PURCHASING DIVISION -
PURCHASING/CONTRACTING PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on June 27, 1994, recommends the resolution be adopted with the
following additional paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Community Mental Health contracts for
providing of services and capital equipment shall be approved and
authorized by the full Community Mental Health Services Board, reviewed by
Oakland County Corporation Counsel, and signed by the Chairperson of the
Community Mental Health Services Board.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94219
BY: Finance Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/PURCHASING DIVISION -
PURCHASING/CONTRACTING PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS through Public Acts 167 and 168 of 1993, the Michigan State
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Legislature required all local units of government to conduct a sealed
competitive bid process for any contract over $20,000 except where the
governing body of the local unit of government exempts certain services through
a written policy; and
WHEREAS on February 10, 1994, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #94015 revising the OAKLAND COUNTY PURCHASING
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL to conform with the requirements of Public Acts
167 and 168 of 1993; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #94015 further granted the Division of
Community Mental Health a temporary exemption to the revised purchasing
procedures to allow sufficient time for the Full Management Transition Team to
review the impact of the public acts and recommend purchasing procedures for
Community Mental Health; and
WHEREAS the Full Management Transition Team has recommended to the
Community Mental Health Board the proposed purchasing/contracting procedures
contained in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Board approved the
purchasing/contracting procedures as recommended by the Full Management
Transition Team on June 21, 1994, and requests the Board of Commissioners
include the recommended procedures in the OAKLAND COUNTY PURCHASING POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES MANUAL.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners incorporates into the OAKLAND COUNTY PURCHASING POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES MANUAL, the Purchasing/Contracting Procedures for Community Mental
Health listed in Attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Community Mental Health contracts for
providing of services and capital equipment shall be approved and authorized by
the full Community Mental Health Services Board, reviewed by Oakland County
Corporation Counsel, and signed by the Chairperson of the Community Mental
Health Services Board.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachment A on file in the County Clerk's office.
(Begin action taken at the July 28, 1994 Board meeting)
Moved by McCulloch supported by Gosling the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Gosling the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Gosling the resolution be amended in the
Purchasing/Contracting Procedures for Community Mental Health, Section II
(CONTRACT FORMAT), Item D (Responsibilities in contract development), Item
1(b), by changing the line so it reads as follows: "Develop and conduct
contract performance measurements to include quality assurance measures."
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Miltner, Moffitt, Newby, Oaks, Obrecht,
Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
(End of action taken at the July 28, 1994 Board meeting)
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Following the third of three Public Hearings, Miscellaneous Resolution
#94219 was before the Board of Commissioners for ratification.
Moved by Quarles supported by Douglas the resolution be ratified.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was ratified.
REPORT (Misc. #94266)
BY: General Government Committee, Donald Jensen, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - REQUIREMENT OF
NOTIFICATION OF COMMENCEMENT AND FINDINGS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE REVIEWS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on September 12, 1994, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #94266
BY: Shelley Taub, District #12; John McCulloch, District #22; Ruth Johnson,
District #1
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - REQUIREMENT OF
NOTIFICATION OF COMMENCEMENT AND FINDINGS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE REVIEWS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is engaged in a multi-faceted $100 million
Community Mental Health effort in which a substantial number of mental health
services and programs are administered by more than 260 County employees, as
well as many mental health organizations under contract with Oakland County;
and
WHEREAS such a vast and complex effort necessitates the need for periodic
financial, programmatic and performance reviews to monitor compliance with
applicable federal and state laws, County policies and regulations, and
Community Mental Health Board rules and requirements; and to ensure that the
programs and services are meeting the needs of constituents and are being
delivered in the most efficient, effective, and economical ways possible; and
WHEREAS there have been initiated from time to time various financial,
programmatic and performance reviews where notification of the commencement and
findings of such have occurred unbeknownst to elected officials and officers
who are responsible for the funding, provision and delivery of mental health
services in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interests of the citizens of Oakland County that
notification of the commencement of all public and private financial,
programmatic and performance reviews and audits, as well as all findings of
same, be properly submitted to those interested elected officials and County
officers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby directs that notification of the commencement and findings
of all federal, state and local audits, public and private financial,
programmatic and performance reviews, and any other applicable evaluations of
Community Mental Health programs and services be submitted to the following:
* Chairperson, Community Mental Health Board
* Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
* County Executive
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all such notifications shall be submitted to
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the elected officials and County officers referenced above no later than 5 days
after commencement of the audit or review; and that findings of same shall be
submitted to the elected officials and County officers referenced above no
later than 5 days after receipt of any audit or review findings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notification of the commencement and findings
of all such audits and reviews shall apply to the Community Mental Health
Division, all County mental health services and programs, and any organization
that provides mental health services and programs via a contractual arrangement
with Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of the Community Mental Health
Division, shall be responsible for submitting notification of the commencement
and findings of all audits and reviews in accordance with the provisions of
this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director shall be authorized to implement
those administrative measures necessary to ensure sufficient knowledge of all
audits and reviews within the Community Mental Health Division; and that all
future contracts with providers of mental health programs and services call for
proper notification to the Director of all audits and reviews impacting those
providers within the time frames established by this resolution.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley Taub, John P. McCulloch,
Ruth A. Johnson
(Begin action taken at September 22, 1994 Board meeting)
Moved by Jensen supported by McCulloch the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Jensen supported by McCulloch the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Pernick made a motion to the effect that similar reporting be
undertaken by all departments of County government.
Motion died for lack of support.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Kramer, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Newby, Oaks,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Crake, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
(End of action taken at September 22, 1994 Board meeting)
Following the third of three Public Hearings, Miscellaneous Resolution
#94266 was before the Board of Commissioners for ratification.
Moved by Kaczmar supported by Devine the resolution be ratified.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was ratified.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95248
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: 1995 COUNTY GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX AND PARKS AND RECREATION TAX
RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County has a fixed millage rate of 5.26 mills and a voted .25
mill for Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS the Huron-Clinton Metro Parks Authority has requested the County
to apportion a .25 mill property tax rate; and
WHEREAS Michigan Law (MCL 211.34d(16) permanently reduced the County's
maximum allowable tax rate to the 1994 "Headlee" rollback (Article 9, Section
31 of the Michigan Constitution) tax rate of 4.4805 mills, a Parks and
Recreation maximum allowable tax rate of .2439 mill and a Huron-Clinton
Authority maximum allowable tax rate of .2236 mill; and
WHEREAS Public Act 5 of 1982, "Truth in Taxation" Act, requires the County
Board of Commissioners to hold a public hearing if the recommended property tax
rate exceeds the adjusted Base Tax Rate of 4.3664 mills; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends that the County tax rate be set at
4.3805 mills, 1/10th (.1) mill less than the maximum allowable tax levy as
constrained by State law, equivalent to a total tax reduction of $3.3 million;
and
WHEREAS the Finance and Personnel Committee recommends that the 1995
County General Fund Property Tax rate be set at 4.4805 mills, and the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Tax rate be set at .2439 mill, the maximum
allowable tax rate; and the Huron-Clinton Metro Park Authority Tax rate be set
at .2236 mill, the maximum allowable tax rate; and
WHEREAS $145,922,577 is the estimated amount of the 1996 County General
Fund Budget to be raised by taxation based on the 1995 Taxable Value of all
property located in Oakland County ($32,568,368,840) at the recommended rate of
4.4805 mills, together with the voted .2439 mill for Parks and Recreation of
$7,943,425 and the .2236 mill for the Huron-Clinton Authority of $7,282,287.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that each Supervisor of the various
townships and Assessing Officers of the several cities of Oakland County are
authorized and directed to spread on their respective township or city tax
rolls for the year 1995 the following tax rates to be applied to the 1995
Taxable Value of all property located within their respective jurisdictions:
1995 County Voted for Huron-Clinton
General Property Tax Levy Parks and Recreation Park Authority
4.4805 Mills .2439 Mill .2236 Mill
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Jensen the resolution be amended by adding
a WHEREAS paragraph after the fifth WHEREAS paragraph to read as follows:
WHEREAS the proposed 1/10 mill tax cut sends a message of encouragement
to the taxpayers of this County, while not foreclosing options for responsible
reserves for future contingencies;
In addition, amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to reflect
"4.3805 mills" instead of "4.4805 mills," effecting a tax cut of 1/10 mill.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, Moffitt, Palmer, Powers,
Quarles, Wolf, Devine. (11)
NAYS: Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Johnson, McCulloch, Obrecht, Pernick,
Schmid, Taub, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey,
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Douglas, Garfield. (19)
NAYS: Jacobs, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Quarles, Devine. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95249
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - 1995/1996 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL - ACT 416 GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, the Oakland County
Sheriff Department applied to the Michigan Department of State Police - Office
of Highway Safety Planning for $787,520 ($676,720 - State, $110,800 - County)
in grant funding from Public Act 416 to conduct Secondary Road Patrol
activities for the period October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has been awarded a Public Act 416 grant in the
same amount as applied for; and
WHEREAS sufficient funds are available in the 1995 Sheriff's budget and
the 1996/1997 County Executive's Biennial Budget recommendation to cover the
grant match, no additional appropriation is required; and
WHEREAS the grant award includes funding to add one (1) full-time special
revenue funded Sergeant position to the eight (8) Deputy II positions assigned
to the grant, the Public Services Committee reviewed the additional position
request at the time of grant application; and
WHEREAS the additional Sergeant position necessitates the purchase of one
(1) patrol vehicle, one (1) console radio, one (1) hand held radio, and one (1)
mobile data terminal, at a capital cost of $28,095; funds are available in the
1995 Contingency account to cover the capital cost; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County
Executive's Contract Review Process; and
WHEREAS application and/or acceptance of this grant does not obligate the
County to any future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approved the 1995/1996 Public Act 416 Secondary Road Patrol Grant
from the State of Michigan Department of State Police in the amount of $787,520
and the 1995 Budget be amended, as specified in the attached schedule, to
account for the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) full-time, special revenue funded,
Sergeant position be created in the Sheriff's Department, Protective Services
Division, Traffic Unit to perform grant duties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) patrol vehicle, complete with console
radio, hand held radio and mobile data terminal, be added to the County fleet,
with the capital cost of $28,095 being transferred from the 1995 Contingency
account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve amendments and extensions up to
fifteen (15) percent variance from the award, consistent with the agreement as
originally approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the level of service, including personnel, be
contingent upon continued state funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff Department 1995/1996 Secondary Road Patrol
Financial Analysis on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Holbert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
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McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95250
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES - 1995/1996 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan's Department of Community Corrections
awarded funding for the Oakland County Community Corrections Program in the
amount of $1,998,160 for the period October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Office of Community Corrections submitted an
application to the State July 7, 1995 for the continuance of this program in
the amount of $2,223,164; and
WHEREAS the State has awarded funding to Oakland County in the total of
$1,948,044 for the period October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS the total grant award reflects a 14.1% variance from the original
application and therefore, does not need to be reviewed by the Public Services
Committee per grant procedures; and
WHEREAS the total grant award provides funding for the following
positions:
One (1) Community Corrections Administrator (171-02)
One (1) Secretary I (171-02)
Ten (10) Pretrial Services Investigator I (171-03)
Two (2) Pretrial Services Investigator II (171-03)
One (1) Clerk I (433-18)
Two (2) Jail Inmate Worker (433-18)
One (1) Community Corrections Intake Supervisor (433-18)
Two (2) Inmate Substance Abuse Technician (433-18)
One (1) Work Project Supervisor (434-15)
One (1) Work Project Supervisor (434-30); and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Program (except the portion of Pretrial
Services covered by the General Fund) is 100% funded by the State of Michigan
Department of Community Corrections and does not require any County grant
match; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment; and
WHEREAS the contract has been approved by the County Executive's Contract
Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the funding for the Community Corrections Program in the
amount of $1,948,044 for the period October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996
as detailed in the attached Schedule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Adopted Budget be amended to reflect
the grant award per the attached Schedule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Community Corrections Program (except the
portion of Pretrial Services currently funded by the General Fund) is to be
100% funded by the State of Michigan Department of Community Corrections, and
the future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon the
level of funding available from the State.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule on file in County Clerk's office.
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95251
By: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - 1995 MOBILE HOME PARK
INSPECTION AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, the Health Division
applied to the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) for $14,431 in
reimbursement funds to conduct annual environmental health inspections as well
as necessary follow-up and complaint processing on mobile home parks during
calendar year 1995 as required by Section 17 of 1987, Public Act 96; and
WHEREAS the MDPH has awarded Oakland County a reimbursement agreement in
the amount of $14,431; the same as the application; and
WHEREAS $20,000 in revenue is budgeted in 1995, and acceptance of this
agreement will decrease that revenue estimate by $5,569; and
WHEREAS since the agreement reimburses the County for current Health
Division activities, the reduction in anticipated revenue will be met with a
reduction in anticipated expenditures, specifically salaries and fringe
benefits for PTNE employees assigned to this function; and
WHEREAS this agreement is included in the County Executive's Contract
Review Process; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this agreement does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the 1995 Mobile Home Park Inspection Agreement in the
amount of $14,431.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Chairperson is authorized to execute said
reimbursement agreement and to approve agreement amendments up to fifteen (15)
percent variance which are consistent with the agreement as originally
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Budget be amended as follows:
Revenue 3-22100-162-20-00-
2669 Trailer Park Fees ($5,569)
Expenditures 4-22100-162-20-00-
1001 Salaries ($5,017)
2070 Fringes 552)
($5,569)
$ 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 Pernick 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 #95252
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - 1995/1996 SUBSTANCE
ABUSE GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, the Health Division
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applied to the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) for $5,128,670 in
substance abuse grant funds for the period October 1, 1995 through
September 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's 1994/1995 Substance Abuse award is the same as
the application; and
WHEREAS the 1995 Amended Budget includes $5,523,392 in grant revenue and
expenditures for this program, acceptance of this grant will decrease the grant
revenue and expense budget by $394,722; and
WHEREAS the total 1995/1996 Oakland County substance abuse program effort
is $5,128,670, of which $4,509,141 is state funding, $127,500 is from fees and
collections, $65,754 is direct Federal funding and $426,275 is the County's
contribution; and
WHEREAS the County amount is included in the 1995 Adopted Budget; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment; and
WHEREAS this grant has been reviewed through the County Executive's
Contract review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the 1995/1996 Substance Abuse Grant from the Michigan Department of
Public Health in the amount of $4,509,141 and authorizes the necessary
amendments be made to the 1995 grant budget as detailed on the attached
schedule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve minor changes and grant extensions,
not to exceed fifteen (15) percent variance from the original award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, be contingent upon the level of state funding for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
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 #95253
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY INMATE HOUSING AUTOMATION PROPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous
Resolution #95146 providing for the construction of additional inmate housing
and the addition of 26 positions to the Sheriff•s Department; and
WHEREAS the new facility will house 200 inmates which requires between
1,000 and 2,000 notations per day to track all inmate events such as
disciplinary action, trial appearances, and outside visitors; and
WHEREAS without personal computers such entries would have to be done
manually and forwarded to another facility for data entry causing them to be
prone to error and adding to the workload of the other correctional staff; and
WHEREAS it is necessary for the Sheriff•s staff at the new location to
have contact with the main jail, access to the Jail Management System (JAMS),
and access to the Circuit Court system to provide proper supervision of the
inmates; and
WHEREAS the installation of 3 personal computers, two laser printers, two
mainframe terminals and two addressable printers will allow the new facility to
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operate at maximum efficiency and provide optimum safety and security measures;
and
WHEREAS Information Technology estimates the start-up costs to be $65,530
(44,373 for capital and $21,157 for software and installation); and
WHEREAS the annual on-going operating expenses are estimated to be
$27,895 ($11,095 for depreciation and $16,800 for maintenance), operating for
the balance of 1995 equals $4,650; and
WHEREAS funds for the annual on-going operating expenses are available in
the Office Automation Fund (909-01-00-9920); and
WHEREAS funds for the start-up costs for capital and software are
available in the Future Jail Operations Fund (4-10100-909-01-00-3080).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the purchase and installation of office automation
equipment for the Temporary Inmate Housing Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Budget be amended as follows:
General Fund 1995
Expenditures
909-01-00-9920 Office Automation ($ 4,650)
909-01-00-3080 Future Jail Operations ( 65,530)
433-01-00-6360 Sheriff Computer Operations 4,650
181-01-00-8615 Operating Transfer Out 65,530
TOTAL $ 0
Information Technology Fund (63600)
Revenue
181-01-00-8101 Operating Transfer In $65,530
181-01-00-2037 Government Operations 4,650
$70,180
Expense
184-01-00-3304 Depreciation $ 1,849
184-01-00-3342 Equipment Repair & Maintenance 2,801
184-01-00-3701 Software 21,157
1-455-001 Est. Profit (Loss) 44,373
70,180
TOTAL $ 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 Garfield 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, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (24)
NAYS: Holbert. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95254
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - PATH GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the PATH (Projects to Assist in Transition from Homelessness)
Grant Contract for FY 1995/1996 has been awarded from the Department of Mental
Health, authorizing funding to Community Mental Health for the period
October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS the FY 1995/1996 total grant amount is $201,328, the same as the
previous award, detailed as follows:
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PATH Federal Funds $ 83,500
DMH State Funding 82,250
CMH Funds 21,278
Sub-Total $187,028
Agency In-Kind Contribution $ 14,300
Total Grant $201,328
and;
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant obligates Community Mental Health to
matching funds in the amount $21,278, which is the same as the previous fiscal
year and are being included within the FY 1995/1996 Community Mental Health
budget preparation; and
WHEREAS budget amendments, reflecting acceptance of this grant, will be
made upon review and acceptance of the 1995/1996 Community Mental Health
Budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the FY 1995/1996 PATH Grant from the Michigan Department
of Mental Health, in the amount of $201,320.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson is authorized to execute the
grant agreement and to approve grant extensions and changes within fifteen (15)
percent variance from the original award, which are consistent with the
agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by McCulloch supported by Kingzett 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 #95255
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: HEALTH BENEFIT UTILIZATION ANALYSIS AND PROPOSED BENEFIT PLAN DESIGN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the consulting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick was retained by Oakland
County to assist with analyzing its current healthcare benefit plans and
developing and implementing alternatives that are consistent with the County's
benefit objectives; and
WHEREAS in cooperation with the Fringe Benefit Review Committee a series of
recommendations were made in their report dated July 20, 1995; and
WHEREAS this report was received by the Finance and Personnel Committee at
their meeting of July 20.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that KPMG Peat Marwick be authorized to move
forward with the bidding and evaluation process consistent with the contents of
the July 20 report.
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 Taub 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.
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REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO CANVASSING BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, reports with the recommendation that
Dorothy White be appointed and Ann Edwards be re-appointed to the Canvassing
Board for four-year terms, expiring October 31, 1999.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Douglas the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Kaczmar that Dorothy White be appointed and
Ann Edwards be reappointed to the Canvassing Board for four year terms,
expiring October 31, 1999.
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. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments of Dorothy
White and Ann Edwards to the Canvassing Board for four year terms, expiring
October 31, 1999, were confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95256
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY POLICY ON LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it has been a long-standing practice of the County of Oakland to
provide its facilities to State Legislators, Legislative Committees and State
Departments for the purpose of conducting public hearings and public
informational meetings; and
WHEREAS having Oakland County as the venue for such public hearings and
meetings provides our elected officials and citizens the opportunity to have a
strong and direct voice in the laws which govern us; and
WHEREAS representative democracy is at its best when all of those who are
affected by new laws or amendments to laws have an opportunity to fully
participate in the debate of such legislation; and
WHEREAS there is a difficulty in full participation when there is an
insufficient notice that such public hearing or meeting will be taking place.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners states its expressed intent to continue to provide its facilities
to all State Legislators, Legislative Committees, State Departments and
Agencies for the purpose of conducting public hearings and public informational
meetings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County facilities for all such public
hearings and meetings must be reserved at least four weeks in advance of the
meeting date to allow County staff and elected officials sufficient time to
fully review and to research the issues and/or legislation being proposed at
the public hearing/meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a waiver of the four-week advance notice
requirement may be granted by the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be
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forwarded to all Oakland County Legislators, and all Chairpersons of Michigan•s
House and Senate Committees, and to the Governor.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #95240)
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - AMENDMENT TO THE
MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH CODE, SECTION 306
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution, 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 #95240
BY: Health and Human Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH • AMENDMENT TO THE
MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH CODE, SECTION 306
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a package of amendments to the Michigan Mental Health Code has
been introduced in the Legislature and is currently under consideration; and
WHEREAS section 306 of the Mental Health Code is proposed to be amended
to define a recipient's county of residence for purposes of financial
responsibility for mental health services as "the county in which the
individual maintained his or her primary place of residence at the time he or
she entered...a dependent living setting, a boarding school, [or] a facility";
and
WHEREAS this new language, although ambiguous, proports to maintain a
financial linkage for a recipient to a county in which he or she once lived,
even if the recipient has chosen to relocate and live in a general foster care
home, nursing home or other "dependent" setting in another county • a linkage
that does not respect consumers' freedom of choice and control over their own
lives.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners opposes the proposed changes in section 306 and recommends that
the section read as follows:
"For the purpose of section 302, an individual's county of
residence is the county in which the individual maintained his or
her primary place of residence at the time he or she entered one of
the following:
(a) a licensed foster care facility, supported independence
program or similar dependent living setting under contract
with the Department or a Community Mental Health Services
program, provided that the placement in such dependent living
setting was made with the written agreement of the original
county of residence;
(b) a licensed Child Caring Institution, provided that the
individual's placement was funded by the original county of
residence; or
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(c) an inpatient psychiatric facility operated by, or under
contract with, the Department or a Community Mental Health
Services program, provided that the hospitalization was with
the written agreement of the original county of residence.
If an individual is maintaining a primary place of residence in a
county other than the county of residence determined by application
of subsections (a) through (c) herein, the individual may, by
written statement at any time, terminate his or her relationship
with the original county of residence as established by this
section. In such a case the individual's county of residence for
the purpose of section 302 shall become that county in which the
individual currently maintains his or her primary place of
residence."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Governor, Oakland County•s state legislative delegation, the
Michigan Association of Counties and all Michigan Boards of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Jacobs the General Government Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Jacobs 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 #95257
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1995 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Inland Lake Level Act No.
146 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended by Act No. 52 of 1992, the Oakland
County Drain Commissioner operates and maintains 34 level control
devices/structures and 6 lake augmentation pumps that regulate the legally
established water level of 51 lakes located within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and
maintenance that are recoverable via assessments against the various
benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls
of the respective Lake Level Districts; and
WHEREAS Section 24 of said Act No. 52 of 1992 requires that the Drain
Commissioner obtain approval from the Board of Commissioners prior to levying
any lake level assessment in excess of $10,000.00 annually; and
WHEREAS for the year 1995 the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 26
separate Lake Level Districts the total aggregate amount of $348,051.94 for
operation, maintenance and repair purposes, as itemized on the listing attached
hereto, of which 16 of the proposed assessments are in excess of the said
$10,000.00 limit, thereby requiring Board of Commissioner authorization.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and
collect for the year 1995, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the
level of various lakes in Oakland County, the total aggregate amount of
$348,051.94, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be
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assessed against all of the benefitting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of the 26 separate Lake Level Districts
itemized on the listing attached hereto, including 16 assessments in excess of
$10,000.00.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of 1995 Lake Level Assessments on file in County Clerk's office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95257)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1995 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #95257 and finds:
1) The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy
and collect $348,051.94 against all benefitting properties and
government entities comprising the assessment rolls for the purpose
of operating and maintaining the level of various lakes located
within Oakland County. Sixteen of the assessments exceed $10,000
and require board approval under Section 24 of the Inland Lake
Level Act No. 146 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended by Act No.
52 of 1992.
2) Due to road acreage located within district limits, the County's
share of the assessments is $1,539.05 against the Non-Departmental
account for Road-Commission - Drain Assessments. Funding is
available for this line-item. Therefore, no budget amendment is
required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson stated that by statute, the resolution shall lay over for
thirty (30) days.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95258
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1995 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of Act No. 40 of
the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, also known as the Drain Code, the Oakland
County Drain Commissioner operates and maintains a number of open ditch or
enclosed drains at various locations throughout Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and
maintenance that are recoverable via assessments against the various
benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls
of the respective Drainage Districts; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the said Drain Code permits the Drain Commissioner
to levy assessments against Drainage Districts of drains established in
accordance with said Chapter 4, for operation, maintenance, cleanout and repair
purposes, provided such assessments not exceed $2,500.00 per mile of drain per
year, or fraction thereof; and
WHEREAS for the year 1995 the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 57
Drainage Districts the total aggregate amount of $224,317.18, for the
maintenance, operation, cleanout and repair of 57 drains, all in accordance
with the said $2,500.00 per mile of drain per year limitation, as itemized on
the listing attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 12, 1995
402
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and
collect for the year 1995, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning
out and repairing 57 drains located in Oakland County, the total aggregate
amount of $224,317.18, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to
be assessed against all of the benefitting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of the 57 Drainage Districts itemized on the
listing 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 1995 Drain Assessments on file in County Clerk's office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95258)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1995 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #95258 and finds:
1) The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy
and collect $224,317.18 against all benefitting properties and
government entities comprising the assessment rolls for the purpose
of operating, maintaining, cleaning and repairing 57 drains located
within Oakland County.
2) The County's share of the assessment for road drainage benefit is a
one time charge of $15,039.97 against the Non-Departmental account
for Road-Commission - Drain Assessments. Funding is available for
this expense. Therefore, no budget amendment is required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson stated that by statute, the resolution shall lay over for
thirty (30) days.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95259
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION - LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH EL CENTRO
PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the closing of the Oakland County Community Mental Health Case
Management Program at One Water Street, Pontiac, makes continued tenancy of the
El Centro "La Familia" hispanic outreach program in the same location no longer
desirable; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management, Real Estate Section, has
been requested by the Director of Oakland County Community Mental Health to
assist in relocating the El Centro "La Familia" hispanic outreach program in
the downtown area in the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS 2,422 square feet of space has been located on the second floor
at 35 W. Huron Street in the City of Pontiac, "Riker Building"; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management has negotiated a lease
agreement with terms and conditions as follows:
1. County to pay $11,500.00 for build-out cost (renovations).
2. Rate, base first year $12.75 per square foot with a 3% annual
increase to $14.35, fifth year.
3. All costs included in rate - gas, water-sewer, heat,
electricity, and janitorial.
4. Ten reserved parking spaces.
5. County to pay any increase in property taxes over base year
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403
amount - pro rata share; and
WHEREAS the Department of Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approves
the lease agreement between the County of Oakland and Arnold W. Becker, d/b/a
The Riker Building; and
WHEREAS on August 24, 1995, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board approved and passed a resolution accepting the lease agreement
between the County of Oakland and Arnold W. Becker d/b/a Riker Building.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes and accepts the lease agreement with Arnold Becker
d/b/a The Riker Building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
directs its Chairperson to execute the lease agreement between the County of
Oakland on behalf of its Community Mental Health Service Board and Arnold W.
Becker d/b/a The Riker Building at 35 W. Huron Street, Suite 200, Pontiac,
Michigan.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease on file in County Clerk's office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #95260)
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - ENGINEERING DIVISION - COURTHOUSE BELL
RESTORATION PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on October 2, 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 #95260
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION - COURTHOUSE BELL
RESTORATION PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS 1995 is the 175th anniversary of the establishment of the County
of Oakland; and
WHEREAS a bell has long been recognized as a symbol of freedom in this
nation; and
WHEREAS the bell from the previous Pontiac Courthouse tower is
celebrating its 80th anniversary; and
WHEREAS the bell has been in storage for 35 years; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Historical Commission, Circuit Court and
Cultural Council are desirous of restoring the bell and displaying it as a
historical monument on the County Complex; and
WHEREAS ringing of the bell could become a part of holiday, Law Day and
other annual observances; and
WHEREAS construction of the display would be performed by the Department
of Facilities Management staff and the bell would be restored by the Oakland
County Pioneer and Historical Society; and
WHEREAS the total cost of the project is $5,000; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $2,500 is available in the Cultural
Council Special Projects account; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #90177 established the Circuit Court
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404
Mediation Fund which can be used for enhancements and improvements as requested
by the Circuit Court and approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to utilize $2,500 from the Mediation
Account (1-10100-201-011) for bell restoration and installation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in observance of the 175th anniversary
of the founding of Oakland County and the 80th anniversary of the bell, the
bell be restored and displayed near the new North Entrance of the Courthouse.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95260)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION - COURTHOUSE BELL
RESTORATION PROJECT
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 #95260 and finds:
1) The Resolution requests authorization to restore the bell from the
previous Pontiac Courthouse tower and construct a base for its display
near the new North Entrance of the Courthouse in observance of the
175th anniversary of the establishment of Oakland County and the 80th
anniversary of the bell.
2) The total cost of the project is $5,000.
3) Funding in the amount of $2,500 is available in the Cultural Council
Special Projects line item and $2,500 is also available in the Circuit
Court Mediation fund.
4) The following amendment to the 1995 Budget is required:
Revenue
3-10100-311-01-00-2054 Circuit Court Civil Mediation $2,500
Expenditure
4-10100-311-01-00-8404 Circuit Court Project Work Order 2,500
$ 0
Expenditure
4-10100-111-02-00-3704 Cultural Council Special Projects ($2,500)
4-10100-111-02-00-8404 Cultural Council Project Work Order 2,500
0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Jensen the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95242
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - APPROVAL OF DRAGOON ARMORED VEHICLE USAGE
CONTRACT WITH AV TECHNOLOGY, LLC
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 12, 1995
405
WHEREAS AV Technology, LLC manufactures an armored vehicle called a
Dragoon, and has offered to allow the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to
use or demonstrate the Dragoon vehicle when it is available; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department foresees the possibility of emergency or
other law enforcement situations when the use of a Dragoon may help prevent
injuries or loss to properties of persons; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department would require the use of the vehicle for
scheduled training purposes if the vehicle were to be used during emergency
situations; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #92052 approved by the Board of
Commissioners on April 2, 1992 approved this same contract; and
WHEREAS the only change in the attached contract is the Corporation name;
and
WHEREAS this contract has been approved consistent with the County
Executive's Contract Approval Procedure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby approve the attached contract with AV Technology, LLC
for the use of a Dragoon Armored Vehicle by the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department and authorizes the County Executive and Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners to execute the attached contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Agreement on file in the County Clerk's office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95242)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - APPROVAL OF DRAGOON ARMORED VEHICLE USAGE
CONTRACT WITH AV TECHNOLOGY, LLC
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 #95242 and finds that no additional
appropriation is required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Obrecht supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Jacobs supported by Pernick the resolution be amended in the
second WHEREAS paragraph by striking the words "or loss to properties of
persons" and inserting the words "to property and/or persons, including the
possible loss of life".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95243
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF•S DEPARTMENT - ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR COURT DEPUTY
POSITIONS/COURTHOUSE SECURITY PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 12, 1995
406
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the courthouse security program was instituted in late 1992 under
the direction of the Sheriff; and
WHEREAS ten part-time non-eligible Court deputy positions were created
for this program, funded at 1,000 hours each; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff, under request from the Circuit Court and other
elected officials residing in the Courthouse, needs staff to secure the
northeast and east doors of the courthouse; and
WHEREAS due to these requests, the Sheriff•s Department requested in 1993
and 1994 that the hours be increased and the Board of Commissioners authorized
these additional hours.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes 640 additional hours for 1995 for each of the ten (10)
Court Deputy positions in Sheriff/Corrective Services/Satellites/Court
Detention:
4341207259 4341207264
4341207260 4341207265
4341207261 4341207266
4341207262 4341207267
4341207263 4341207268
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95243)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR COURT DEPUTY
POSITIONS/COURTHOUSE SECURITY PROGRAM
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 #95243 and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes an increase of 640 hours for each of the
ten (10) PTNE Court Deputy positions providing security to the main
Courthouse.
2. Cost for the increased hours equals $72,983, as detailed on the
attached schedule.
3. Funds are available in the 1995 Sheriff's budget to cover the cost,
no additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
FISCAL REPORT (Misc. #95244)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: PROBATE COURT - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET 1995-1996
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 12, 1995
407
Resolution #95244 reports as follows:
1. This Child Care Fund application covers the period October 1, 1995
through September 30, 1996, and is necessary for the County to be
eligible for Child Care Fund reimbursement from the State of
Michigan.
2. The figures provided are estimates based on current available data
and may not reflect the eventual adopted budget and/or expenditures
for the program. Any changes to the County's budget necessitated
by the acceptance of the 1995-1996 Child Care Fund budget will be
presented during the 1996-97 budget process.
3. The application reflects $17,767,059 in gross expenditures and
$3,606,430 in offsetting revenues, with the net expenditure
estimated to be $14,160,629, an increase of $901,341 or 6.8% over
the 1995-1996 net expenditure.
4. The State has indicated that the 1995-96 Child Care Fund
expenditure cap will be $8,046,911 of which the County receives
50%. This is the same amount as the 1993-94 and 1994-95 caps.
5. Should the application be approved by the State as submitted,
Oakland County will exceed the cap by $6,113,718, resulting in an
effective reimbursement rate of 28.4% down from 30.3% realized for
1994-95.
6. Submission of this application will not affect the lawsuit
regarding the Child Care Fund Cap.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95244
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: PROBATE COURT - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET 1995-1996
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to provisions of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 1975,
Oakland County is required to develop and submit a plan and budget for the
provision of funding of foster care services to the Office of Children and
Youth Services, Department of Social Services, annually; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Probate Court, County of Oakland, and the
Oakland County Department of Social Services have developed the attached foster
care services budget for the State's fiscal year, October, 1, 1995 through
September 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS the Public Services Committee has reviewed this budget and
recommends its submission to the State Office.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes submission of the 1995-96 Oakland County Child Care
Fund Budget to the State Office of Children and Youth Services, Department of
Social Services.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of County Child Care Budget Summary on file in the County Clerk's
office.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Garfield the Fiscal Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
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408
AYES: Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95245
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT, PROBATE AND DISTRICT COURTS - JUDICIAL SALARIES FOR 1995
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 438 of 1980 established salary ceilings of 92% of the
annual salary of a Supreme Court Justice for Circuit Judges and 88% of the
annual salary of a Supreme Court Justice for Probate and District Judges; and
WHEREAS the maximum allowable total annual salary for Circuit Court
Judges for 1995 is $106,075, for Probate Judges is $101,463, and for District
Judges is $101,463; and
WHEREAS the 1995 State-paid portion for Circuit, Probate and District
Judges is currently $63,412 for Circuit Judges, $57,071 ($51,071 and $6,000
statutory obligation of local funds toward each Probate Judge salary) and
$57,071 for District Judges; and
WHEREAS the State provides standardization payments to local units of
government to reimburse the local units for their contributions to judicial
salaries; and
WHEREAS 1995 judicial standardization payments have been established at
$38,397 for each Circuit Judge, and $39,953 for each Probate and District
Judge.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County supplemental salaries for
Judges be increased retroactive to January 1, 1995, to the maximum local
supplement permitted by law of $42,663 for Circuit Judges, $44,392 for Probate
Judges, and $44,392 for District Judges.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95245)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT, PROBATE AND DISTRICT COURTS - JUDICIAL SALARIES FOR 1995
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 #95245 and finds:
1. The resolution recommends that Circuit, Probate, and District
Judges salaries be increased to correspond to the maximum
local supplement allowed by law. See attached schedule.
2. Maximum salary allowed by law is $106,075 ($63,412 State,
$42,663 local) for Circuit, $101,463 ($51,071 State, $6,000
local statutory, and $44,392 local) for Probate and $101,463
($57,071 State, $44,392 local) for District.
3. Standardization payments, which reimburse the local units a
portion of their contribution to judicial salaries, have been
increased to $38,397 for Circuit, and $39,953 for Probate and
District.
4. Expenditure increases for Circuit Court are $21,114 for
Salaries and $5,416 for Fringes which is partially offset by
a $19,500 revenue increase. The net cost increase is $7,030.
5. Expenditure increases for Probate Court are $12,644 for
Salaries and $824 for Fringes which is partially offset by a
$12,000 revenue increase. The net cost increase is $644.
6. Expenditure increases for District Court are $12,930 for
Salaries and $3,314 for Fringes which is partially offset by
a $12,250 revenue increase. The net cost increase is $3,994.
7. The total cost increase to the County is $11,668 and is
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409
available in each Courts' budget. No additional
appropriation is required.
8. The 1995 Adopted Budget be amended as follows:
Revenue-Non-Departmental 3-10100-
903-01-00-9311 Circuit Standardization Payment
$19,500
903-01-00-9303 Probate Standardization Payment
12,000
903-01-00-9312 District Standardization Payment
12,250
$43,750
Expenditures 4-10100-
311-05-00-1001 Circuit Court Salaries
$19,500
341-01-00-1001 Probate Court Salaries
12,000
322-01-00-1001 District Court- Salaries (Novi)
3,675
323-01-00-1001 District Court-Salaries (Clarkston)
1,225
324-01-00-1001 District Court-Salaries (Rochester)
3,675
325-01-00-1001 District Court-Salaries (Troy)
1,225
$43,750
$ 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Judicial Salary Change and Informational Update on file in the
County Clerk's office.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Wolf the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95261
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - 1995/1996 INMATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COORDINATING -
MONITORING SERVICES GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, the Sheriff
Department applied to the State of Michigan Office of Drug Control Policy for
$261,698 in grant funds ($157,019 - State, $104,679 - County) to operate the
Inmate Substance Abuse Coordinating - Monitoring Services Program for the
period October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County a $200,000 grant
($120,000 - State, $80,000 - County), which is $61,698 (24%) less than the
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410
application; and
WHEREAS funds are available in the 1995 Sheriff's budget and the
1996/1997 County Executive's Biennial Budget recommendation to cover the match;
and
WHEREAS the grant award includes funding for one (1) additional special
revenue funded Substance Abuse Technician, the additional position requires the
approval of the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County
Executive's Contract Review Process; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the 1995/1996 Inmate Substance Abuse Coordinating -
Monitoring Services Grant from the State of Michigan Office of Drug Control
Policy in the amount of $200,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) full-time eligible, special revenue
funded, Substance Abuse Technician position be created in the Sheriff's
Department, Corrective Services Division, Inmate Services Unit, to perform
grant duties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve amendments and extensions up to
fifteen (15) percent variance from the award, consistent with the agreement as
originally approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the level of service, including personnel, be
contingent upon continued state funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95261)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - 1995/1996 INMATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COORDINATING -
MONITORING SERVICES GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
Miscellaneous Resolution #95261 and finds:
1. The State of Michigan Office of Drug Control Policy has awarded
Oakland County a $200,000 grant to conduct an Inmate Substance
Abuse Coordinating - Monitoring Services program for the period
October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996.
2. Of the total grant, $120,000 (60%) is state funding and $80,000
(40%) is required County match.
3. The required County match is included in the 1995 Budget and the
1996/1997 County Executive's Biennial Budget recommendation, no
additional appropriation is requested.
4. The grant award included funding for one (1) additional full-time
eligible, special revenue funded Substance Abuse Technician
position and the reclassification of one (1) special revenue
funded part-time non-eligible General Clerical position to a full-
time eligible Clerk II position. The position changes require the
approval of the Public Services Committee.
5. The 1995 grant revenue and expenditure budget should be amended, as
detailed on the attached schedule, to reflect the new award.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
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McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95262
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - 1995/1996 OAKLAND COUNTY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT
TEAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney submitted
an application on April 11, 1995 to receive joint funding with the Oakland
County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) from the Bryne Memorial Formula Grant
and Governor's Discretionary Funds in the total amount of $486,000 (Federal -
$243,000; State (NET Funds) - $73,374; County Portion - $169,626); and
WHEREAS the objective of this application is to continue the Prosecuting
Attorney's drug Narcotics Task Force Program (authorized originally under the
Anti-Drug Abuse Act (ADAA) of 1988), to investigate and prosecute large-scale
drug conspiracies operating in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney has been awarded a Byrne
Memorial Formula Grant for the grant period of October 1, 1995 through
September 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS the total 1995/1996 grant award is for $401,748 (Federal -
$200,874 (50%); State (NET Funds) - $50,874 (12.7%); County Portion - $150,000
(37.3%)); and
WHEREAS the 1994/1995 total program is for $300,000 (State - $150,000
(50%); County - $150,000 (50%); and
WHEREAS the total grant award reflects a 17.3% variance from the original
grant application submitted in April, 1995; and
WHEREAS the total grant award provides funding for one (1) Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney IV and two (2) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III; and
WHEREAS it is recommended that one (1) Legal Secretary (position #41101-
07114) be deleted, as funding was not provided to continue this position; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment; and
WHEREAS the contract has been approved by the County Executive's Contract
Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the Prosecuting Attorney's 1995/1996 Narcotics
Enforcement Team Grant in the amount of $401,748 (Federal - $200,874; State
(NET Funds) - $50,874; County Portion - $150,000) as detailed in Schedule A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Legal Secretary position (#41101-
07114) be deleted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve amendments and
extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with
the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A on file in County Clerk's office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95262)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - 1995/1996 OAKLAND COUNTY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT
TEAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
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 #95262 and finds:
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1. The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney has been awarded a Byrne
Memorial Formula Grant and Governor's Discretionary Funds in the
amount of $401,748 (Federal - $200,874 (50%); State (NET Funds) -
$50,874 (12.7%); County portion - $150,000 (37.3%).
2. The grant period is for October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996.
3. The total grant provides funding for one (1) Assistant Prosecuting
Attorney IV and two (2) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III.
4. One (1) Legal Secretary position (#41101-07114) is recommended to
be deleted, as funding was not provided to continue this position.
5. An amendment to the 1995 Adopted Budget is recommended per
Schedule B.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule B on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95263
BY: Shelley Taub, District #12; Ruth Johnson, District #1; John McCulloch,
District #22; Dan Devine, Jr., District #14
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - AMENDMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION LAW,
PUBLIC ACT 238 of 1975, and PUBLIC ACT 1978 #642-424
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS protection of children is of foremost concern; and
WHEREAS an important aspect of child protection is knowledge of abusive
human behavior; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Social Services obtains information on
known child abusers; and
WHEREAS access to known child abusers information maintained by the
Michigan Department of Social Services is important to help insure that known
child abusers are not hired, licensed or certified, nor allowed to volunteer in
child care facilities, schools or to function as guardians; and
WHEREAS the Child Protection Law, Public Act 238 of 1975, as amended,
[MCL 722.627, section 7.1 (k) and (l)] should be revised to also include
•guardianships• in order to fully protect children; and
WHEREAS Public Act 1978, #642-424, as amended [700.424, section 424(1)]
should be amended in order to fully protect children.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners requests
that the Department of Social Services• records for known child abusers shall
be made accessible to child care institutions, probate courts and other legally
responsible entities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that before guardianship of a child is granted, a
criminal records review will be conducted by the placement agency and such
information shall be shared with child care institutions, Probate Court and any
other legally responsible entities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Child Protection Law, Public Act 238 of
1975, as amended, [MCL 722.627, Section 7, (1) (k) and (l)] be amended as
follows:
(k) A child placing agency licensed under Act No. 116 of the Public
Acts of 1973, being sections 722.111 to 722.128 of the Michigan
Compiled Laws for the purpose of investigating an applicant for
adoption, a foster care applicant or licensee or an employee of a
foster care applicant or licensee, an adult member of an
applicant•s or licensee•s household, or other persons in a foster
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care or adoptive home who are directly responsible for the care and
welfare of children, to determine suitability of a home for
adoption, or foster care OR A GUARDIANSHIP. The child placing
agency shall disclose the information to a foster care applicant or
licensee under Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1973, or to an
applicant for adoption.
(l) Juvenile court staff authorized by the court to investigate
foster care applicants, GUARDIANSHIPS and licensees, employees of
foster care applicants and licensees, adult members of the
applicant•s or licensee•s household, and other persons in the home
who are directly responsible for the care and welfare of children,
for the purpose of determining the suitability of the home for
foster care. The court shall disclose this information to the
applicant or licensee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Public Act 1978, #642-424, as previously
amended, be amended to read •700.424 Appointment of guardian of minor;
Visitation and contact by parents sec. 424(1). A person interested
in the welfare of a minor, of a minor if 14 years of age or older,
may petition for the appointment of a guardian of the minor. The
court may SHALL order the department of social services or an
employee or agent of the Court to conduct an investigation of the
proposed guardianship and file a written report of the
investigation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
Governor and all Oakland County legislators.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley G. Taub, Ruth Johnson,
Dan Devine, John McCulloch
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health and Human Services
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95264
BY: Shelley Taub, District #12; Ruth Johnson, District #1; Nancy Dingeldey,
District #11
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SINGLE INITIAL INTAKE FORM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS most often individuals applying for assistance are asked the same
basic information over and over again; and
WHEREAS as part of a collaborative or wraparound effort human service
agencies must share basic information; and
WHEREAS several Oakland County human service agencies have expressed an
interest in utilizing a single intake form and networking information to end
duplication of effort.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the establishment of a task force consisting of one
representative from the following groups:
Department of Social Services Children's Village
Department of Human Services Health and Human Services Committee
Community Mental Health Services General Government Committee
Probate Court One Commissioner At-Large
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of the task force is to plan for
the implementation of a single intake form.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley Taub, Ruth Johnson,
Nancy Dingeldey
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health and Human Services
Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95265
BY: John P. McCulloch, District #22; Jeff Kingzett, District #7
IN RE: CREATION OF MILLAGE REDUCTION FUND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County•s financial statements show that the County
maintains more than 160 separate funds for purposes large and small; and
WHEREAS these funds are established to account for earmarked or dedicated
revenue; and
WHEREAS from time to time permanent cost savings are realized by cutting
expenditures or increasing efficiencies; and
WHEREAS unless those permanent cost savings are used to reduce Oakland
County•s millage rate, the benefit of such savings are not apparent to the
taxpayers; and
WHEREAS no fund exists to account for excess revenues dedicated to
relieving the tax burden on Oakland County residents and businesses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby establishes a Millage Reduction Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds will be placed in the Millage Reduction
Fund in the following ways:
1) The annual amount of permanent savings and efficiencies realized
during the course of a budget year may be placed into the Millage
Reduction Fund as those changes are made, based on a majority vote
of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; or
2) Permanent savings and efficiencies realized in the budget process
may be placed into the Millage Reduction Fund; or
3) Any other money which the Board of Commissioners may place into the
Millage Reduction Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that transfers from this fund for any purpose
other than millage reduction may be done only following a 28-day notice and
public hearing.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John P. McCulloch, Jeff Kingzett
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Chief Justice Brickley's Address to the Legislature
b. Senate Judiciary Hearing - Juvenile Justice Reform
c. Friend of the Court Association Resolution
d. Iron County Board of Commissioners - (Oppose) SB525, Mental Health
Code
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Michigan DNR - Triennial Inspection of Lake Level Control Dams
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Chief Justice Brickley's Address to the Legislature
b. Senate Judiciary Hearing - Juvenile Justice Reform
c. Friend of the Court Association Resolution
d. Michigan DNR - Sheriff's Department 1995 Special Equipment Grant
e. Michigan DNR - Sheriff's Department 1995 Special Equipment Dive
Grant
f. Michigan DNR - Sheriff's Department 1994 Marine Safety Program
Reimbursement
OTHERS
Management and Budget
a. Equalization - Ind. Fac. Ex. Certificate No. 86-615 Revocation,
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Durr Automation, Inc., Springfield Township
b. Equalization - Ind. Fac. Ex. Certificate, Custom Design, City of
Auburn Hills
There were no objections to the referrals.
The meeting adjourned at 11:04 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
October 26, 1995 at 9:30 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN LARRY CRAKE
Clerk Chairperson