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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 26, 1995
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Larry Crake at 9:44
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, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
ABSENT: McPherson (with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Charles Palmer.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wolf supported by Pernick the minutes of the
October 12, 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:
ITEM ON PRINTED AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
c. District Court - Request to Hire Outside Counsel
(Reason for suspension of General Government item: Waiver of
Rule XXI, Procedure to bring matters before the Board. (Direct
Referral to the Finance Committee))
ITEM NOT ON PRINED AGENDA
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
e. Personnel Department - Change in Merit Rule 3, Creation
of Classification Determination Subcommittee
(Reason for suspension of Finance and Personnel Committee item:
Waiver of Rule III, Agenda Items. Finance Meeting Held on
10/25/95)
AYES: Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to
suspend the rules and amend the agenda carried.
The Clerk read a letter from Commissioner Lawrence Obrecht,
resigning from the Community Mental Health Board, effective
November 10, 1995.
The Clerk read a letter from Chairperson Larry Crake,
appointing Commissioner Nancy L. Quarles to replace Jeff Kingzett
on the Community Development Advisory Council for the remainder
of the term ending April 30, 1996.
There being no objections, the appointment was confirmed.
Commissioner Lawrence Pernick addressed the Board.
REPORT (Misc. #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:
The Finance and Personnel Committee, having reviewed the
above-referenced resolution, reports with the recommendation that
the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel
Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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.
The resolution was laid on the table. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95266
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch,
Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 1995/1996 MEDICAL
SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Social Services, Office
of Child Support has approved Oakland County Friend of the
Court's 1995/1996 Medical Support Enforcement Reimbursement
Contract; and
WHEREAS this new, 100% funded reimbursement contract award
covers the period of October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996
and has a less than 15% variance from application; and
WHEREAS the award totals $200,874, of which $160,874 is for
creation of four (4) new special revenue funded positions: two
(2) Clerk III and two (2) FOC Support Specialists, and $40,000,
for operations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the 1995/1996 Medical Support Enforcement
Reimbursement Contract with the Michigan Department of Social
Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board also approves the creation
of four (4) new Special Revenue funded positions in the Friend of
the Court: two (2) Friend of the Court Support Specialist
positions and two (2) Clerk III positions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is
authorized to execute the reimbursement agreement and to approve
minor changes and 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED amendments to the 1995 Special
Revenue Fund Budget be made as follows:
Revenue 3-xxxxx-312-01-00-
xxxx Medical Support Enforcement $200,874
Expenditures 4-xxxxx-312-01-00-
1001 Salaries $108,114
2070 Fringe Benefits 52,760
4909 Postage 10,000
6360 Computer Services - Operations 20,000
6670 Stationery Stock 5,000
6750 Telephone Communications 5,000
$200,874
$ 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 Taub the resolution be
adopted.
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 adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95267
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch,
Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT -
APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Finance and Personnel Committee on Local Taxes
has examined certificates, statements, papers and records
submitted to it from the various townships, cities and villages
having taxes to be spread upon the County Tax Roll, and has
checked these documents with the pertinent laws, specifically
Section 37 General Property Tax Laws, and has caused corrections
to be made where necessary; and
WHEREAS your committee has prepared tax certificates showing
the certified rates as adjusted by M.C.L. 211.24E, M.C.L. 211.34,
M.C.L. 211.34D, and M.C.L. 211.34E of the General Property Tax
Laws, authorized to be spread against state equalized valuations,
which certificates are submitted herewith and which are the basis
for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is recommended that
the Board of Commissioners authorize the Clerk to sign these
certificates; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan amended
Article IX of the Constitution and added Section 36; and
WHEREAS the legislature, as directed, implemented said
legislation under Section 37 of the General Property Tax Act and
the 1976 State School Code, as amended; and
WHEREAS the certified rates are subject to M.C.L. 211.36
which will allow additional millage to be voted up to and
including December 7, 1995 for schools and to September 30, 1995
for taxing jurisdictions, as specified in said section; said
additional millage(s) would require Board approval before they
could be spread.
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan voted to
limit school operating levies on homestead and non-homestead
property taxes in accordance with this report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board adopt the
attached certificates from the Finance and Personnel Committee
with the recommendations herein contained as part of the
permanent records of the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized and
directed to sign the several tax certificates on which the
attached tabulation was based, thereby authorizing and directing
the various assessing officers to spread the rates against the
taxable valuation set forth herein for 1995.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel
Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk's office.
Moved by McCulloch supported by Powers the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95268
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch,
Chairperson
IN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - CONTINUATION OF COMPUTERIZED BASE
MAPPING SYSTEM PROJECT AND ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL ACTIONS TO
EXPEDITE THE CONVERSION PROCESS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #95131, dated May 11,
1995 the Board of Commissioners authorized the Computerized Base
Map Pilot Project; and
WHEREAS all hardware and software has been delivered and
installed; and
WHEREAS the majority of the consulting tasks associated with
the project and preliminary Data Base Design and Data Base
Conversion documents have been completed; and
WHEREAS Equalization Division staff have been trained on the
Genasys software and have completed Sections 23, 24, and 26 for
the City of Rochester Hills; and
WHEREAS Equalization staff will continue to work on the
project on an overtime basis; and
WHEREAS based on the sections completed to date, the GIS
Committee feels the coordinate geometry approach will provide the
most accurate base map to meet the needs of the County and the
local communities; and
WHEREAS significant interest in the base map project has
been expressed by numerous Oakland County communities; and
WHEREAS many of these communities have requested to be
targeted as the next area for base map conversion; and
WHEREAS it is not possible to be responsive to these
requests in a timely manner utilizing existing in-house staff;
and
WHEREAS the conversion is more labor intensive due to the
conversion of 42 layers of data from the base map to provide a
better foundation for future GIS efforts; and
WHEREAS the project manager for the Computerized Map Pilot
project is a full-time employee in the Equalization Division and
is in a classification that is not eligible for overtime; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Department has reviewed duties and
responsibilities for this employee and recommends a temporary
supplemental pay be established at the rate of $316 per week to
compensate this individual for additional project manager
responsibilities requiring regular evening and Saturday work
shifts; and
WHEREAS it is recommended to upward reclassify two
Engineering Aide II positions in the Mapping Unit to Engineering
Technician to reflect additional lead worker responsibilities;
and
WHEREAS the Equalization Division is requesting to support
the conversion process with the creation of four (4) full-time
non-eligible Engineering Aide II positions at 2,080 hours each
which will be multifilled with PTNE employees; and
WHEREAS funding for the new position and overtime costs is
available in the Non-Departmental Reserve Account for Salary
Adjustments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners approves the continuation of the Computerized
Base Map Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that retroactive to October 7, 1995 a
temporary supplemental pay rate of $316 per week be paid to the
Supervisor - Land Description and Mapping, who is assigned
project manager responsibilities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to upwardly reclassify two
Engineering Aide II positions (#19401-00676 and 06863) to
Engineering Technician; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create four (4) full-time non-
eligible Engineering Aide II positions at 2,080 hours each; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the supplemental pay and new
positions be established through December 31, 1996 and reviewed
again during the 1997 budget process to determine the need for
continuation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Budget is amended as
follows:
4-10100-909-01-00-9901 Salary Adjustment
($31,145)
4-10100-194-01-00-1001 Equalization Salaries
18,715
4-10100-194-01-00-1002 Equalization Overtime
4,500
4-10100-194-01-00-2075 Equalization Fringe Benefits
7,930
$ 0
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for the personnel
actions listed above be considered in the 1996 Budget process.
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: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Amos, Crake, Devine. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95269
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch,
Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - CHANGE IN MERIT RULE 3, CREATION
OF CLASSIFICATION DETERMINATION SUBCOMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS currently Merit Rule 3.4 calls for the Personnel
Committee to act as the final County appeal body on
classification matters, hearing appeals of the Personnel
Department's determinations; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee referenced in Merit Rule 3
no longer exists and has been replaced by the Finance and
Personnel Committee; and
WHEREAS to facilitate future classification appeal hearings,
it is proposed to create a Classification Determination Hearing
Subcommittee to consist of three members and an alternate to act
as the hearing body on classification matters; and
WHEREAS this Classification Determination Hearing
Subcommittee will hear classification appeals and report findings
of fact and a recommendation to the Finance and Personnel
Committee; and
WHEREAS the Finance and Personnel Committee will review the
Subcommittee's findings of fact and recommendations and make a
final determination on the classification appeal; and
WHEREAS a proposed Merit Rule change establishing a
Classification Determination Hearing Subcommittee has been
reviewed and approved by the Finance and Personnel Committee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners approves the proposed Merit Rule change, a copy
of which is attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of this Board on
behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute this
Merit System Rule change, consistent with the provisions of
Miscellaneous Resolution #4606, Section IV, A.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel
Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
Copy of proposed Merit Rule change on file in County Clerk's
office.
The Chairperson stated that by statute, the resolution shall
lay over for 30 days. There were no objections.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BOARD APPOINTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends the
appointment of Maxine Brickner, Dr. Stephen G. Landau, and Julia
M. Matthews to the Community Mental Health Services Board to the
three vacancies currently existing on this Board, with the
respective terms to be determined by the full Board of
Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee,
I move the 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 Douglas the General Government
Committee Report be amended to show term expiration dates, as
follows:
Dr. Stephen G. Landau term expiring 12/31/97
Maxine Brickner term expiring 12/31/96
Julia M. Matthews term expiring 12/31/95.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment
carried.
Moved by Schmid supported by Douglas the appointments of
Maxine Brickner (term ending 12/31/96), Dr. Stephen G. Landau
(term ending 12/31/97) and Julia M. Matthews (term ending
12/31/95) to the Community Mental Health Services Board, be
confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the
appointments were confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO THE SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the
appointment to the Social Services Board reports with the
recommendation that Chester W. Koop be reappointed to the Social
Services Board for a three-year term, expiring 10/31/98.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee,
I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Kaczmar the General Government
Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was
accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Kaczmar that Chester W. Koop be
reappointed to the Social Services Board for a three-year term,
expiring 10/31/98.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment
of Chester W. Koop to the Social Services Board for a three-year
term, expiring 10/31/98, was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95270
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: DISTRICT COURT - REQUEST TO HIRE OUTSIDE COUNSEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS an appeal of a contempt order issued by District
Judge James P. Sheehy (52-3) was filed by the Oakland County
Prosecutor's Office; and
WHEREAS a 60 day extension in which to answer the appeal was
given by the Prosecutor's Office to Judge Sheehy; and
WHEREAS the Office of Corporation Counsel has declined
representation based on conflict of interest and recommends
initiating proceeding with outside legal counsel as per County
procedure and policy; and
WHEREAS the legal expense for the representation of Judge
Sheehy's interest in this matter is estimated to be approximately
$3500.00; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #8082, adopted July 21,
1977 provides that outside legal counsel shall be employed only
through the Office of Corporation Counsel and be approved by a
majority vote of the members of the Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners hereby approves the hiring of outside legal
counsel as approved by the Office of Corporation Counsel to
represent Judge James P. Sheehy in Circuit Court appeal #95-
DA6423 AR pursuant to the policy established in Miscellaneous
Resolution #8082.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Government Committee
recommends that an amount not to exceed $3,500.00 be
appropriated.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee,
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95270)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch,
Chairperson
IN RE: DISTRICT COURT 52/3 - REQUEST TO HIRE OUTSIDE COUNSEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95270 and finds:
1) The 52nd District Court 3rd Division has requested
funding for outside legal counsel as per County procedure and
policy.
2) The Office of Corporation Counsel has declined
representation based on a conflict of interest.
3) The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
hiring of outside legal counsel as approved by the Office of
Corporation Counsel to represent Judge James P. Sheehy pursuant
to policy established in Miscellaneous Resolution #8082.
4) The 1995 Budget should be amended as specified below:
Non-Departmental
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency ($
3,500)
District Court Expense
4-10100-115-01-00-3105 Legal Expense 3,500
$ 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Obrecht the resolution be
adopted.
Moved by Devine supported by Obrecht the resolution be
amended in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to read as
follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners hereby approves the hiring of outside legal
counsel in conformance with the provisions of Miscellaneous
Resolution #90016 as approved by the office of Corporation
Counsel to represent Judge James P. Sheehy in Circuit Court
Appeal #95-DA6423 AR pursuant to the policy established in
Miscellaneous Resolution #8082.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment
carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, 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,
as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95271
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES TASK FORCE - EXTENSION
OF REPORTING TIME FRAME
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners authorized the creation
of a Public Transportation Alternatives Task Force in
Miscellaneous Resolution #95085; and
WHEREAS the mission of this task force was to consider
alternative funding and transportation proposals to the SMART
proposal; and
WHEREAS the Public Transportation Alternatives Task Force
was directed to report its findings to the General Government
Committee and the Finance and Personnel Committee within six (6)
months of the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #95085; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners expanded the
responsibilities of the Public Transportation Alternatives Task
Force in Miscellaneous Resolution #95182 by directing that the
task force establish the parameters for certified performance
audits for all transportation services providers; and
WHEREAS by virtue of the expansion of its responsibilities,
the Public Transportation Alternatives Task Force will need
additional time to formulate and report its findings to the
General Government Committee and the Finance and Personnel
Committee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners authorizes a six-month extension to the
reporting time frame as established for the Public Transportation
Alternatives Task Force in Miscellaneous Resolution #95085.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee,
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Quarles the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #95213)
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PROCEDURE FOR SALE AND PURCHASE
OF PROPERTY (AMENDMENT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #91090)
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 and attached procedure be
amended as follows:
Amendment to the Resolution:
WHEREAS Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by
adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #91090, has established the
procedures for the sale of County property which safeguards the
publics interest; and by establishing a policy tha t ensures that
land will not be sold, purchased or leased at less than appraised
value; and
Amendment to the Attachment:
Paragraph d., line 4, change rice to --price--;
Paragraph f., line 3, change purchase to --
acquisition--.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee,
I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #95213)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PROCEDURE FOR SALE AND PURCHASE
OF PROPERTY (AMENDMENT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #91090)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the
above-referenced resolution on October 17, 1995, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with amendments as
recommended in the Report of the General Government Committee.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building
Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95213
BY: David L. Moffitt, County Commissioner, District #18; Thomas
A. Law, County Commissioner, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PROCEDURE FOR SALE AND PURCHASE
OF PROPERTY (AMENDMENT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #91090)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by adoption
of Miscellaneous Resolution #91090, has established the
procedures for the sale of County property which safeguards the
public's interest by establishing a policy that ensures that land
will not be sold, purchased or leased at less than appraised
value; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #91090 has been
incorporated into the Rules of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the charge of Miscellaneous Resolution #91090 should
be clarified to add more inclusive language.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners hereby amends Miscellaneous Resolution #91090
per the attached Procedure for Sale and Purchase of Property.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
David L. Moffitt, Thomas A.
Law
Copy of Procedure for Sale and Purchase of Property on file
in County Clerk's office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and
Personnel Committee.
Commissioners Moffitt and Law objected to the referral.
After listening to the Commissioners' comments, the
Chairperson stated the resolution would be referred to the
Finance and Personnel Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95272
BY: Health and Human Services Committee, Shelley Taub,
Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/MEDICAL CARE FACILITY -
CONTINUATION OF CURRENT MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT RATE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan is interested in increasing
the County maintenance of (financial) effort rate (MOE) for
county operated medical care facilities pursuant to section
400.109 of Public Act 352 of the Public Acts of 1994; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 425, as submitted, maintains the county
maintenance of effort rate at the current level through December
31, 2000; and
WHEREAS increasing the maintenance of effort rate would
result in an Oakland County obligation of $34,736 in the first
year and a potential of $34,736 increase in this rate in each
subsequent year thereafter; and
WHEREAS this increase in maintenance of effort rate would
create an unnecessary and undesirable burden on County government
operation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners is opposed to any further cost shifting to
County government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports continuation of the freeze of the current
county maintenance of effort rate.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services
Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General
Government Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #95263)
BY: Health and Human Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub,
Chairperson
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:
The Health and Human Services Committee, having reviewed the
above-referenced resolution on October 18, 1995, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services
Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE
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 p rotect
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 re cords 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 applicants or licensees household, or other persons in a
foster 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 applicants or licensees household, and oth er 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 App ointment 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 General
Government Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #95264)
BY: Health and Human Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub,
Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SINGLE INITIAL INTAKE FORM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Health and Human Services Committee, having reviewed the
above-referenced resolution on October 18, 1995, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following
amendments:
1. Delete Childrens Village from the group listin g.
2. Change the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph from
a task force to the Single Initial Intake Form A d Hoc
Committee.
3. Change the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph from task
force to Single Initial Intake Form Ad Hoc Commit tee.
4. Add a second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Single Initial
Intake Form Ad Hoc Committee report back to the Health and Human
Services Committee by April 1, 1996.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services
Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE
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.
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 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.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #95259)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, John P. McCulloch,
Chairperson
IN RE: 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance and
Personnel Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #95259,
and finds:
1) The resolution requests authorization and acceptance of
a lease agreement for 2,422 square feet of space at 35 W. Huron
Street, Pontiac to be utilized by the El Centro "La Familia"
hispanic outreach program of Community Mental Health.
2) The agreement, with Arnold W. Becker d/b/a The Riker
Building, is for a period of five years, December 1, 1995 through
November 30, 2000, at a rate of $12.75 per square foot with an
annual 3% increase to $14.35 in the fifth year.
3) This cost has been incorporated in the 1995-1996
Community Mental Health State Spending Plan.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Jacobs the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95273
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - ACCEPTANCE OF 1995/1996 CHARITABLE
INSTITUTION AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the United States Department of Agriculture, through
the Michigan Department of Education, distributes surplus food to
charitable organizations; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff Department qualifies as a
charitable organization under the guidelines and is eligible to
receive surplus food; and
WHEREAS receipt of this surplus food reduces County cost for
Sheriff Department operations by decreasing the use of General
Fund dollars to purchase food supplies; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed through the County
Executive's Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners accepts the attached 1995/1996 Charitable
Institution Agreement with the United States Department of
Agriculture and the Michigan Department of Education.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is
authorized to execute said agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 1995/1996 Charitable Institution Agreement on file
in the County Clerk's office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and
Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95274
BY: Public Services Committee, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - GRAND JURY APPROPRIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS upon petition of the Oakland County Office of the
Prosecutor, the Oakland County Circuit Court authorized a 17-
member Citizen's Grand Jury (scheduled to begin near year-end of
1995), for a six-month term with an option to extend the term an
additional six months; and
WHEREAS the Grand Jury is empowered to investigate unsolved
murders, the illegal possession, distribution, manufacture,
and/or delivery of controlled substances, and conspiracies or
attempt to commit these offenses; and
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney's Office under the
coordination of Chief Assistant Prosecutor, Lawrence J. Bunting,
with the assistance of existing staff resources, shall be
responsible for all costs for the implementation and convening of
the Citizen's Grand Jury; and
WHEREAS a budget adjustment of $50,000 for operating
expenses will be necessary to conduct the Grand Jury proceedings
as estimated by the Prosecuting Attorney.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
authorizes the transfer of $50,000 to defray operating expenses
for the 1995-1996 term of the Citizens Grand Jury, with funding
provided from within the Prosecuting Attorney's Budget.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and
Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Amos to reconsider
Miscellaneous Resolution #95261, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - 1995/1996
INMATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COORDINATING - MONITORING SERVICES GRANT
ACCEPTANCE.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Holbert. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to
reconsider carried and Resolution #95261 was before the Board.
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 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.
(action taken at October 12, 1995 Board meeting)
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, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
(end of action taken at October 12, 1995 Board meeting)
(action taken at October 26, 1995 Board meeting)
Moved by Obrecht supported by Amos to amend the Fiscal Note
to agree with the resolution by amending number 4 to eliminate
"and the reclassification of one (1) special revenue funded part-
time, non-eligible General Clerical position to a full-time
eligible Clerk II position" and, in the following sentence
eliminate "changes require" and replace with "change requires".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment
carried.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Amos the resolution, as
amended, be adopted.
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution,
as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95275
BY: Shelley Taub, District #12; Kay Schmid, District #17; Sue
Ann Douglas, District #8
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - SUPPORT
FOR COMPLETING IMMUNIZATIONS BY AGE 1
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS children are one of our most important resources;
and
WHEREAS in order to protect this valuable resource, it is
extremely important that infants are fully immunized at age one;
and
WHEREAS Michigan has the lowest immunization rate in the
country, with only approximately 50% of two-year-old children
fully vaccinated, a rate which greatly increases the risk of
serious diseases, such as pertussis, diphtheria and polio; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to improve the publics aw areness of
the need to properly immunize children and the availability of
free vaccine programs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
supports increased efforts to fully immunize children at age one
according to the attached schedule.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
Shelley G. Taub, Kay Schmid,
Sue Ann Douglas
Copy of Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule on file
in the County Clerk's office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health and
Human Services Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #95276
BY: David L. Moffitt, Commissioner, District #18; Dennis N.
Powers, Commissioner, District #10; Thomas A. Law, Commissioner,
District #13; Dan Devine, Jr., Commissioner, District #14; John
P. McCulloch, Commissioner, District #22
IN RE: OPPOSITION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF PROPOSED COURT REFORMATION BY THE SUPREME
COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court
James Brickley addressed a joint session of the Legislature to
outline the Supreme Courts plan to improve the jus tice system;
and
WHEREAS various administrative features of the Courts
program involve significant changes in County government
operation as it relates to Court services support and operation;
and
WHEREAS certain recommendations of the Supreme Court and
their potentially negative impacts upon Oakland County include
the development of a Statewide Computerized Information System
which our Board of Commissioners in consultation with the County
Clerk, opposes; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has a highly developed system of
information delivery, and is developing a comprehensive system of
access to County information involving the Internet; conversely,
the States Computer Support Enforcement System, de veloped by
Supreme Court Administration Office (SCAO) has been an
unqualified disaster; and
WHEREAS the proposal to bring essential court services
wholly within the judicial branch of government, as currently
understood, is opposed by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, in consultation with its County Clerk, as the
function of record keeping is effectively managed by County
Clerks office, a constitutionally created public o ffice
(Michigan Constitution Art VI, Section 14) and is professionally
staffed, has the advantages of the Countys Informa tion
Technology Systems, and is locally accessible to continued rapid
developments in the fast moving info-sharing field; and
WHEREAS Oakland County wishes to maintain its level of
technical and service excellence, not to be reduced to the lowest
common denominator often inherent in attempted centralization and
consolidation effort a statewide basis can involve; and
WHEREAS the Supreme Court, despite having sole authority
over rule-making for court organization, changed without
extensive prior publication or known requests for comments from
the bar the Chief Judge rule, wherein the Chief Judge of a local
Circuit Court is now selected by the Supreme Court, instead of
having approval power over Chief Judge selection; and
WHEREAS continued diminished ability of the local Circuit
Courts to select their own Chief Judge does not facilitate
improved communication between the legislative and judicial
aspects of County government; and
WHEREAS criticism from the legal community and bench of the
Supreme Courts proposed reforms is understandably muted, and, in
the case of the Chief Judge Rule, same not having been offered
for comment or criticism at all, making constructive comment by
directly elected representatives of the people of enhanced value
in further court reform policy development.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners does hereby express its grave concern and
qualified opposition to the Michigan Supreme Court s proposal to
alter the management and organization of court support services
without thorough consideration of its impact upon County
government and its operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this
resolution be sent to all of Oakland Countys Legis lators, the
Senate Judiciary Committee, the House Judiciary and Civil Rights
Committee, the State Court Administrator, Oakland County Court
Administrator, County Clerk and the Countys Legisl ative Agent.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
David L. Moffitt, John P.
McCulloch,
Dennis N. Powers, Thomas A.
Law,
Dan Devine, Jr.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General
Government Committee. There were no objections.
The meeting adjourned at 10:18 A.M. to the call of the Chair
or November 9, 1995 at 9:30 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN LARRY CRAKE
Clerk Chairperson