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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
February 15, 1996
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 9:52 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Rolled called.
PRESENT: Amos, Crake, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (22)
ABSENT: Devine, Dingeldey, Obrecht (all with notice). (3)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Shelley Taub.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Pernick supported by Taub the minutes of the February 1, 1996
Board meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as
printed.
Moved by Wolf supported by Garfield the rules be suspended and the agenda
amended, as follows:
ITEMS NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
b. (Oppose) Senate Bill 586 - Creation of Friend of the Court Advisory
Committees
c. Miscellaneous Resolution #96020 - Reduction of County Spending Gap
and Retention of Locally Raised Taxes in the County of Origin
(Reason for suspension for General Government Committee items b and c: Waiver of
Rule III. Agenda Items. General Government Committee meeting held on February
15, 1996)
AYES: Amos, Crake, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
Clerk read a letter from Shirla F. Kugler on behalf of the residents and
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staff of the Oakland County Medical Care Facility, thanking the commissioners for
the donation in memory of William P. Piotrowski, father of Commissioner Dennis
Powers.
Chairperson John McCulloch stated AA Public Hearing is now called on Change
of Function Under Act 139 Department of Management and Budget - Consolidation of
Budget and Accounting Divisions into Fiscal Services Division. Are there any
persons present who wish to speak?@
No persons requested to speak and the Public Hearing was declared closed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96021
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY TREASURER TO ACCEPT PAYMENT BY FINANCIAL
TRANSACTION DEVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 280 of Public Acts of 1995 provides for the payment of a tax,
assessment or fee by a financial transaction device; and
WHEREAS the County Treasurer has been accepting for the payment of a tax,
assessment or fee a financial transaction device for many years and is desirous
to continue the service.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized
to accept payments of a tax, assessment or fee by a financial transaction device.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crake, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96022
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - LABOR AGREEMENT WAGE AND BENEFIT REOPENER AND
CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES
UNION (OCEU)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Employees Union, have
been negotiating a contract covering approximately 550 employees; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been reached regarding 1996 and 1997 wages and
benefits; and
WHEREAS provisions contained in the current contract have been extended
through December 31, 1997, and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS the agreement will result in increased governmental funded salaries
and fringe benefits of $187,488 in 1996 and $194,050 in 1997 as detailed on the
attached schedule; and
WHEREAS the agreement will result in increased special revenue funded
salaries and fringe benefits of $602,698 in 1996 and $623,792 in 1997, as
detailed on the attached schedule; and
WHEREAS the 1996 increase, and appropriate revenue offset, for all funds is
included in the 1996 budget; and
WHEREAS the 1997 increase for governmental funds is budgeted in a non-
departmental account, amendments are required; and
WHEREAS the 1997 increase for special revenue funds is budgeted in the
respective funds, no budget amendments are required; and
WHEREAS the increased cost for personal mileage for governmental funds is
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$124 in 1996 and $158 in 1997 which will be absorbed by the affected divisions;
and
WHEREAS the increased cost for personal mileage to special revenue funds is
$8,471 in 1996 and $10,438 in 1997 which will be absorbed by the respective
funds; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Finance and Personnel
Committee, which recommends approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed agreement between the County
of Oakland and the Oakland County Employees Union, is approved, and that the
Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute
said agreement which is attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1997 Budget is amended for salaries and
fringe benefits per the attached schedule.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Memorandum of Agreement and 1996 Wages and Benefits schedule on
file in the County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Chairperson John McCulloch stated AA Public Hearing is now called on
Establishing Reporting Requirements for the Community Mental Health Board. This
will be the second of three Public Hearings to be held on this matter. Are there
any persons present who wish to speak?@
The following people addressed the Board: Bill McMaster, Elmer Cerano,
Donald Jensen and Jeff Kingzett. Charles Palmer read a letter from The Arc of
Oakland County, (copy on file in the County Clerk=s office).
No other persons requested to speak and the Public Hearing was declared
closed.
The Chairperson stated the third of three Public Hearings will be scheduled
for March 7, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. for the purpose of allowing public comment
regarding Establishing Reporting Requirements for the Community Mental Health
Board.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96023
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/EQUALIZATION DIVISION - CREATION OF
ONE (1) EQUALIZATION APPRAISER II - CERTIFIED POSITION FOR THE CITY OF PONTIAC
ASSESSING CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in June 1994 the Oakland County Equalization Division, per
Miscellaneous Resolution #94182, entered into a contractual agreement with the
City of Pontiac to provide annual assessing services of City property for the tax
years 1994, 1995 and 1996; and
WHEREAS these services require the use of a State Certified Assessor
(level IV) to conduct residential reappraisals, provide supervision of the
appraisal of all new property, real and personal property changes, and the
preparation of the assessment roll for all properties located in the City of
Pontiac; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #95113 subsequently created five (5)
appraiser positions to assist difficulties experienced by the City of Pontiac in
maintaining their level of commitment to provide the necessary staffing
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prescribed in the contract; and
WHEREAS a subsequent renegotiation of the final signed contract with the
City of Pontiac extended assessing services through the year 2002, and the City
of Pontiac has requested the County to provide an additional Appraiser II-
Certified position for assessment services to execute the agreement in a timely
manner; and
WHEREAS an additional Appraiser II-Certified position would provide support
for the assessment of personal property, audit personal property accounts, and
further enhance the County tax base; and
WHEREAS additional contract revenue will offset the controllable personnel
costs associated with the creation of this position; and
WHEREAS the annual controllable personnel expenses are $43,254 for salaries
and $20,200 for fringe benefits, and the cost for the period from
February 17, 1996 to December 31, 1996 is $36,599 for salaries and $17,092 for
fringe benefits.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the creation of one (1) governmentally funded Equalization Appraiser
II-Certified positions (Grade 11, 5 year step) effective February 17, 1996.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of this position will be
contingent upon contract funds to cover the full costs. BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1996/1997 Budget is amended as follows:
General Fund: 1996 1997
Revenue:
3-10100-194-01-00-2425 Pontiac Assessing $ 53,691 $ 63,454
$ 53,691 $ 63,454
Expense:
4-10100-194-01-00-1001 Salaries $ 36,599 $ 43,254
4-10100-194-01-00-2070 Fringe Benefits 17,092 20,200
$ 53,691 $ 63,454
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Holbert the resolution was adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Douglas. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution be adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96024
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue A. Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT - CONSOLIDATION OF THE FRINGE BENEFIT
FUND, WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND AND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as authorized by Miscellaneous Resolutions #81012 and #81312, the
County currently maintains separate fund accounting for the Fringe Benefit Fund,
Workers' Compensation Fund, and Unemployment Compensation Fund; and
WHEREAS consolidation of the funds into a single Fringe Benefit Fund would
be beneficial to the County by reducing internal accounting administration,
eliminating inequities and adjustments between the funds at the end of each year,
and helping to resolve the equity level issue arising from recent passage of
OMB A-87; and
WHEREAS allocation of costs for all three funds is currently based on
salaries and wages of user departments, which facilitates consolidation of the
funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the consolidation of the Fringe Benefit Fund (#73500), Workers'
Compensation Fund (#73510) and Unemployment Compensation Fund (#73520) into the
Fringe Benefit Fund, effective retroactively to January 1, 1996.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Management and Budget Department effectuate
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the consolidation of the funds through the appropriate accounting journal entries
to close the Workers' Compensation Fund and Unemployment Compensation Fund and
transfer their respective fund assets, liabilities, budget appropriations and
fund balances to the Fringe Benefit Fund.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Crake, Douglas, Garfield. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96025
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - CONSOLIDATION OF BUDGET AND
ACCOUNTING DIVISIONS INTO FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Management and Budget (DMB) is currently
organized into five divisions: Administration, Budget, Accounting, Purchasing and
Reimbursement; and
WHEREAS several recent events have occurred or will occur that impact DMB
as an organization, including:
- consolidation of the Finance and Personnel Committee,
- establishment of the Strategic Planning Committee,
- retirement of the Accounting Manager,
- transition to full management of Community Mental Health, and
- implementation of a new financial system; and
WHEREAS the consolidation of the Budget and Accounting Divisions into a
single Financial Services Division would enhance DMB's ability to function in
this changing environment while, simultaneously allowing the elimination of three
positions with the resultant savings returned to Reserve for Operational
Improvements ($118,297 in 1996 and $139,173 in 1997); and
WHEREAS the proposed reorganization would provide for a reallocation of
staff resources necessary to provide support to the newly established Strategic
Planning Committee, as well as help ensure successful implementation of a new
financial system which will replace the current system that was developed over 20
years ago and is extremely labor intensive; and
WHEREAS the primary benefits of the proposed consolidation are improved
productivity and, through establishment of a Quality Assurance Unit, increased
consistency within and among various departmental work products, including the
Biennial Budget Document, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the
Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (assuring compliance with OMB Circular A-87), and
the Quarterly Financial Forecast; and
WHEREAS the proposed reorganization represents the first of two phases and
includes several changes to the classification structure within the department;
the second phase will be presented to the Board of Commissioners in 1997 in
conjunction with implementation of the new financial system.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the reorganization of the Department of Management and Budget by
consolidating the Budget and Accounting Divisions into a single Financial
Services Division (Div. #126) with the following operating units:
Unit # Description Unit # Description
01 Administration 30 CMH Fiscal Services
11 Strategic Planning 40 Facilities Mgt. Accounting
12 Quality Assurance 50 Water & Sewer Accounting
13 Payroll Cost Analysis 60 Drain Accounting
21 General Fiscal Services
22 General Revenue Accounting
23 Proprietary Accounting
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24 Accounts Payable
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following classifications be created,
deleted and changed effective with the consolidation:
Classification Action Grade OT
Manager-Budgeting Delete 21 NO
Manager-Accounting Delete 21 NO
Chief-Central Accounting Delete 19 NO
Chief-Special Accounting Delete 18 NO
Chief-CMH Financial Operations Delete 17 NO
Financial Analyst II- Change from Grade 13 to Grade 12 RG
Manager - Fiscal Services Create 21 NO
Chief-Fiscal Services Create 18 NO
Supv-CMH Reimbursement Create 15 NO
Financial Analyst III Create 13 RG
Deputy Director-Mgt & Budget Create at the following salary range:
Base 1 year 2 year 3 year
Deputy Dir-M&B $71,800 $74,467 $77,130 $79,318 NO
(excluded from Merit System coverage - Merit Rule 1)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, to enhance internal control, the function of
Bank Reconciliations be transferred from the Accounting Division (123) in the
Department of Management and Budget to the Auditing Division (112) in the
Department of County Executive Administration and that the following two
positions be transferred with the function:
- Pos. #1232501199 Accountant II
- Pos. #1232503108 Accountant II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following three positions be deleted, with
the resultant savings returned to Reserve for Operational Improvements ($118,297
in 1996 and $139,173 in 1997):
- Pos. #1230101918 Chief-Central Accounting
- Pos. #1232500305 Accountant II
- Pos. #1220106885 General Clerical
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attached Position Summary, identifying
position changes and transfers, and Budget Amendment are approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Position Summary and Oakland County Department of Management and
Budget 1996-1997 Biennial Budget Reorganization Budget Amendment on file in the
County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos,
Crake, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96026
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: (SUPPORT) "ENHANCED ACCESS" AND REVISIONS TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 1976 Public Act 442,
declares that, "It is the policy of this State that all persons...are entitled to
full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the
official acts of those who represent them as public officials and public
employees...so that they may fully participate in the democratic process."; and
WHEREAS in the performance of their official governmental functions Oakland
County officers, employees, agencies, departments, boards and commissions compile
vast amounts of information; and
WHEREAS by utilizing computer technology, governmental information has the
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potential to be formatted into summaries, reports and compilations not ordinarily
utilized by the County, but which have great economic value to non-county public
and private interests; and
WHEREAS the FOIA specifically provides that the Act does not require a
public body to make a compilation, summary or report of information not required
for the performance of an official function, thereby eliminating any mandate to
enhance access to governmental information systems; and
WHEREAS utilizing computers and modern technology, access to governmental
information by the public, business, academics and journalists can be enhanced in
a cost effective manner; and
WHEREAS Enhanced Access to Governmental Information, defined as providing
an improved service to the public, off county premises, through increased access
to government information utilizing an electronic format, for a reasonable fee,
has the potential to generate new revenues without increasing the tax burden on
County residents; and
WHEREAS as demonstrated in successful projects in British Columbia, Canada,
Los Angeles County, California, and Indianapolis, Indiana, businesses and
residents have both the desire and willingness to pay, on a fee-for-use basis,
for enhanced access to government information; and
WHEREAS the provision of Enhanced Access represents a significant
technological advancement requiring substantial capital and operating investment,
directly competing for limited government resources with mandated functions; and
WHEREAS as a non-mandated function, a prerequisite to the development of a
successful Enhanced Access Project is the creation of a non-tax (property, sales
or income) based revenue stream producing a return sufficient to defray the
multi-million dollar capital and operating expenses associated with
implementation and maintenance of an Enhanced Access System; and
WHEREAS legislation revising the FOIA expressly permitting public bodies to
develop enhanced access information services, providing for the establishment of
a structure of "reasonable fees" to sustain such enhanced access services and
preserving existing FOIA rights for the public so that they may fully participate
in the democratic process, has been submitted to the legislature.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
supports the concept of enhanced access as defined in this resolution and
recommends that the necessary revisions to the Freedom of Information Act, as
proposed in Attachment A, be adopted to allow enhanced access to public records,
benefitting the business community and private residents, alike.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all State
Legislators from Oakland County, and to the County's State Legislative Liaison,
the Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Townships Association, the
Michigan Municipal League, the other counties in this State, and to all Oakland
County municipalities.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Enhanced Access Project - and Attachment A on file in the County
Clerk=s office.
Moved by Schmid supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon. (21)
NAYS: Kingzett. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96027
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BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: (OPPOSE) SB586, CREATION OF CITIZEN FRIEND OF THE COURT ADVISORY
COMMITTEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS control and accountability for the operation of the Friend of the
Court as part of the judicial branch of government rests with the chief circuit
judge and ultimately with the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 586 would revise the Friend of the Court Act to require
county boards of commissioners to establish and appoint Citizen Friend of the
Court Advisory Committees composed of certain specified representatives; and
WHEREAS among the duties enumerated in the legislation, the advisory
committees would be charged with reviewing and investigating grievances
concerning the Friend of the Court; and
WHEREAS mechanisms currently exist to review and investigate Friend of the
Court grievances, both operational grievances and those filed against employees
of the Friend of the Court and such grievances may also be filed with the Chief
Circuit Judge; and
WHEREAS while current law requires the Friend of the Court to provide its
clients with forms to request modifications of child support; Senate Bill 586
would, in addition to forms for child support modifications, also require Friends
of the Court to provide form motions, responses, and order for custody and
parenting time as well, thereby adding to the statutory duties of the Friend of
the Court without providing additional resources to perform these duties; and
WHEREAS current law provides for a State Friend of the Court Bureau within
the judiciary to provide guidelines and assistance to Friend of the Court
offices; and
WHEREAS current law provides for a State Advisory Committee to assist the
Friend of the Court Bureau in its duties; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court citizen advisory committees proposed by
Senate Bill 586 would be redundant and would create yet another structural layer
dealing with Friend of the Court issues; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Friends of the Court currently lead the nation in
collecting child support and enforcing visitation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
opposes Senate Bill 586 as being redundant, creating unfunded mandates, and
raising separation of powers issues.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board of Commissioners encourages such
positive efforts by Friends of the Court as SMILE (Start Making It Livable for
Everyone) programs, paternity SMILE programs, family counseling workshops and
circuit and probate court efforts to improve procedures for handling cases
involving children.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such innovative programs and others like these
should be encouraged, if not required, and appropriately funded so that Friend of
the Court offices can provide quality services to their clients.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be
forwarded to Oakland County=s state legislators, Oakland County=s Chief Judge,
and the County=s legislative agents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Senate Bill 586 should be revised to make such
citizen advisory committees permissive, rather than mandatory.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs. (21)
NAYS: Pernick. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #96020)
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BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: REDUCTION OF COUNTY SPENDING GAP AND RETENTION OF LOCALLY RAISED TAXES IN
THE COUNTY OF ORIGIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on February 8, 1996, 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
REPORT (Misc. #96020)
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: REDUCTION OF COUNTY SPENDING GAP AND RETENTION OF LOCALLY RAISED TAXES IN
THE COUNTY OF ORIGIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on February 6, 1996, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted with the following amendment:
The first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph be changed to read:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the savings arising resulting from the
privatization of MORC, closure of the Fairlawn Center, and any future
state mental health institutions that may close (which are located in
Oakland County) be included in the County=s Community Mental Health
authorization for consumers who of the CMH Board of Oakland County, whose
consumers have suffered far too long waiting for mental health services.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #96020)
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: REDUCTION OF COUNTY SPENDING GAP AND RETENTION OF LOCALLY RAISED TAXES IN
THE COUNTY OF ORIGIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners:
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #96020, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96020
BY: Shelley G. Taub, District #12 and Ruth A. Johnson, District #1
IN RE: REDUCTION OF COUNTY SPENDING GAP AND RETENTION OF LOCALLY RAISED TAXES IN
THE COUNTY OF ORIGIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS fiscal 1993 state tax collections from Oakland County businesses
and residents were $1,994,967,451 (resulting in the highest per capita tax
collection amount in the State) and County businesses and residents received
$1,261,034,809 (79th out of 83 counties in Michigan on a per capita basis); and
WHEREAS the spending gap (unfavorable difference between amounts sent to
the State and goods and services received from the State) of $733,932,642
adversely impacts the ability of governmental units within the County to perform
minimum mandatory functions for their citizens; and
WHEREAS the State has periodically imposed unfunded mandates upon county,
city, township, village, school district and other governmental units; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's spending gap is expected to increase significantly
arising from the recently passed property tax reform (Prop A); and
WHEREAS the State's Department of Management and Budget has consistently
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failed to acknowledge either unfunded mandates and, recently indicated that there
is no spending gap; and
WHEREAS to better understand the size of the $734 million spending gap, the
following should be considered:
* If the Oakland County government received the $734 million for only
one year, County government could suspend its levy of property taxes
for the next five years!
* Oakland County government could operate all its services, at no cost
to its taxpayers, for over two full years with only one years
spending gap (exclusive of Community Mental Health).
WHEREAS "Oakland County is the economic engine driving the state economy"
and has demonstrated that the County is a valued neighbor and vital partner in
the southeast Michigan region; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Executive, in concert with the Board of
Commissioners, is preparing detailed financial analyses of the major causes of
the spending gap; and
WHEREAS the Department of Mental Health has recently announced the
privatization of the Macomb-Oakland Regional Center (MORC) and closure of the
Fairlawn Center (and at a time that the census of Clinton Valley Center is
expected to decline); and
WHEREAS the economic disparity created through state tax collections not
returned to Oakland County has, to name a few, left nearly 1,000 disabled
consumers and families waiting for mental health services for an excessive length
of time, has left potential public health consumers waiting for services and as
it relates to the Oakland County Road Commission and other governmental units,
has left the County with roads in a state of disrepair.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
strongly urges that the state legislature develop corrective strategies to
eliminate the inequities in state funding to Oakland County and encourage the
passage of legislation that supports the retention of locally generated revenues
in the county of origin.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the savings arising from the privatization of
MORC, closure of the Fairlawn Center, and any future state mental health
institutions that may close (which are located in Oakland County) be included in
the County's Community Mental Health authorization for consumers who have
suffered far too long waiting for mental health services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be submitted to the
State legislature, the Governor, Oakland County's legislative delegation, and the
Michigan Association of Counties in order that they may vigorously pursue state
funding reform for Oakland County as their central policy issue in 1996.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley G. Taub, Ruth Johnson,
Donn L. Wolf
Moved by Schmid supported by Powers the Finance and Personnel, Public
Services and General Government Committee Reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Powers the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation of the Public Services Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Palmer supported by McPherson the resolution be amended in the
last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
copies of this resolution be submitted to the State legislature, the Governor,
Oakland County's legislative delegation, the Michigan Association of Counties and
all local units of Oakland County government in order that they may vigorously
pursue state funding reform for Oakland County as their central policy issue in
1996.
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96010
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - I-696 SWALE RETENTION FACILITY PROJECT - RESOLUTION
TO ESTABLISH SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by the terms of Act No. 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as
amended ("Act 342"), this Board of Commissioners is authorized to establish
systems of pollutant removal facilities; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner has been requested to
administer a demonstration project consisting of a swale retention facility, to
capture pollutants that may be contained within storm runoff, adjacent to and
immediately to the west of the Minnow Pond Drain, in the I-696 right-of-way, in
the City of Farmington Hills; and
WHEREAS it is proposed that the project be financed entirely from grant
proceeds; and
WHEREAS it is in the interest of the County of Oakland that the project be
constructed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. There is hereby established pursuant to the provisions of Act 342 a
system of pollutant removal facilities consisting of a swale
retention facility to be located in Section 15 of the City of
Farmington Hills, within the I-696 Right-of-Way (south side)
immediately west of the Minnow Pond Drain, approximately 2,500 feet
east of Farmington Road and 1,500 feet south of Twelve Mile Road.
The system is designated as the "I-696 Swale Retention Facility
Project" (the "Project").
2. The Oakland County Drain Commissioner is hereby designated and
appointed as the "County Agency" for the Project and shall have all
the powers and duties with respect to the Project as are provided by
law and especially by Act 342. All obligations incurred by the
County Agency with respect to the Project, unless otherwise
authorized by this Board of Commissioners, shall be payable solely
from funds derived from gifts or grants.
3. Upon its completion the Project shall be operated and maintained by
the Michigan Department of Transportation.
4. The County Agency is authorized to enter into such agreements as may
be necessary to secure grant funds and to transfer the
responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the Project to
the Michigan Department of Transportation; provided, however, that
the County Agency shall have no authority to incur obligations with
respect to the Project that are not to be paid from the proceeds of
gifts or grants unless such obligations are authorized by this Board
of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96010)
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BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - I-696 SWALE RETENTION FACILITY PROJECT - RESOLUTION
TO ESTABLISH SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #96010 and finds:
1) The resolution requests that pursuant to Act 342, a swale retention
facility be established in the City of Farmington Hills and that the
Drain Commissioner be designated as the "County Agency" for the
project.
2) All costs associated with the project shall be paid solely from
funds derived from gifts or grants.
3) Upon completion, the system will be operated and maintained by the
Michigan Department of Transportation.
4) The County Agency is authorized to enter into necessary agreements
to secure grant funds and to transfer the responsibility for
operation and maintenance to the Michigan Department of
Transportation.
5) Amendments to the 1996-1997 Budget are not required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96012
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION - LEASE RENEWAL
REQUEST FROM EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN, INC.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, per Miscellaneous Resolution #3507,
January 30, 1956, entered into a lease agreement with the Easter Seal Society of
Oakland County, Inc.; and
WHEREAS this lease with the Easter Seal Society of Oakland County has
existed since 1956 and will expire on July 26, 1996; and
WHEREAS the Easter Seal Society of Oakland County has combined functions
with Wayne and Macomb Counties and are now known as the Easter Seal Society of
Southeastern Michigan; and
WHEREAS the Easter Seal Society of Southeastern Michigan is desirous of
renewing the lease agreement with the County of Oakland as it is to expire in
July of 1996; and
WHEREAS the Easter Seal Society of Southeastern Michigan has made numerous
improvements to said leased facility - heating, cooling, electrical wiring and
lighting system, along with ADA Compliances; and
WHEREAS the Easter Seal Society of Southeastern Michigan is requesting a
new lease agreement with the County of Oakland for a term of 15 years; and
WHEREAS the Easter Seal Society of Southeastern Michigan continues to
provide services to the residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the County Executive approves and recommends the renewal of this
lease agreement with the Easter Seal Society of Southeastern Michigan for a
period of 15 years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the renewal of the lease agreement for a period of 15 years between the
County of Oakland and the Easter Seal Society of Southeastern Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
directs its Chairperson to execute said lease agreement between the County of
Oakland and the Easter Seal Society of Southeastern Michigan, Inc.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
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adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Easter Seal Society Lease of Oakland County Service Center Realty
on file in the County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96012)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION - LEASE RENEWAL
REQUEST FROM EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN, INC.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #96012 and finds:
1) The resolution requests authorization to renew the lease agreement
with the Easter Seal Society of Southeastern Michigan for a period
of 15 years beginning July 27, 1996 for the sum of one dollar
($1.00).
2) The original lease was authorized by Miscellaneous Resolution #3507,
dated January 30, 1956.
3) The facility located on the property was constructed and is
maintained by the Easter Seal Society of Southeastern Michigan.
4) Amendments to the 1996-1997 Budget are not required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Jacobs the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by McPherson supported by Pernick to amend the resolution to renew
the lease for one (1) year, thereby allowing staff time to reevaluate the policy
regarding the selection of charities.
Discussion followed.
The Chairperson stated a AYES@ vote would limit the lease to one (1) year;
a ANO@ vote would not.
AYES: McPherson, Garfield, Kaczmar. (3)
NAYS: Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Douglas, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson. (19)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett. (21)
NAYS: McPherson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96028
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT LEASE - (RIVER CREST)
OSTRUM STREET, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board approved on
October 12, 1995 an amendment to the Training and Treatment Innovations Supported
Housing Contract to include operation of the River Crest residential facility
effective October 1, 1995; and
WHEREAS the existing lease on the River Crest facility, at 5695 Pontiac
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Lake Road, Waterford Township, expired December 31, 1995; and
WHEREAS due to the conditions of the River Crest property upon assuming of
the operation of this program, Oakland County Community Mental Health proceeded
to obtain an alternative residential program property and investor; and
WHEREAS an alternative property has been secured at 2034 Ostrum, Waterford
Township that is suitable for the program; and
WHEREAS a lease has been negotiated between Teck S. Lian and Ronald D. Leix
lessors and Oakland County for this property; and
WHEREAS the lease total is $101,820 to be paid in monthly installments of
$1,697; and
WHEREAS this five year lease will take effect February 1, 1996 and expire
January 31, 2001.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the attached lease between Oakland County and named lessors effective
February 1, 1996.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Specialized Residential Services Lease Agreement on file in the
County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee and the Finance and Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96029
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - MACOMB OAKLAND REGIONAL CENTER PRIVATIZATION AND
INTENTION OF OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TO CONTRACT WITH MORC, INC.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in July of 1995, the Michigan Department of Mental Health Director,
James K. Haveman, Jr. initiated a process designed to transfer the current system
of programs and services operated through Macomb Oakland Regional Center (MORC)
to the auspices of a private non-profit entity; and
WHEREAS Mr. Haveman named the MORC Futures Planning and Steering Committee
of MORC staff, advocates, consumers, Community Mental Health Board
representatives and DMH Central Office personnel that began work in August of
1995, and this steering committee made favorable recommendation back to Mr.
Haveman on December 15, 1995 in a report covering deliberations regarding the
privatization effort; and
WHEREAS Mr. Haveman accepted the work of the Committee and requested that
the MORC Director, Gerald Provencal and the Committee continue the planning
process anticipating that the actual transition of MORC to private status will
occur October 1, 1996; and
WHEREAS Mr. Haveman did announce on January 23, 1995 that the state
operation known as Macomb Oakland Regional Center will transfer under the control
of the private non-profit organization known as MORC, Inc. effective
October 1, 1996; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board presently has 944
Oakland County citizens receiving residential and community support services from
Macomb Oakland Regional Center (numbers based on projected and budgeted census as
of 9/30/96); and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board spends
approximately $33.3 million (numbers based on projected and budgeted census as of
9/30/96) through State facility billing each year to provide such services; and
WHEREAS the Oakland Community Mental Health Board is concerned for the
welfare of consumers and their families that will be affected by such a change
and desires to create as little upheaval as possible during this time of
transition; and
WHEREAS the leadership of MORC, Inc. is to continue under the current
director, Gerald Provencal and senior administrative staff of the organization
with every effort being made to transfer as much of the workforce as possible
into the new and private MORC to provide for continuity of management and care to
consumers served by the agency; and
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WHEREAS the service provided by Macomb Oakland Regional Center has been of
high quality and significant reputation world wide and persons and their
advocates have been pleased with the level and quality of care provided by the
organization; and
WHEREAS the short time frame afforded the Oakland County Community Mental
Health Board by the State=s abrupt announcement of the privatization of the
subject programs has precluded development of substitute vendors for such
services; and
WHEREAS there is provision in the County Purchasing Guidelines to sole
source contracts when there is a compelling need to do so that can be evidenced
as is the case in this privatization effort, at least through a reasonable
transition period; and
WHEREAS there presently exists no other agency with the experience or
capacity to provide such highly specialized service and care to the large number
of citizens being affected in the time frame given; and
WHEREAS the steering committee, Mr. Haveman and citizens of Oakland County
potentially affected by such a change and obvious transition period seek
assurances from the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board that there will
be a concerted effort by the Community Mental Health Board, Community Mental
Health Administration staff and appropriate staff of other Oakland County
Departments to prepare to negotiate terms of such an agreement with the private
MORC, Inc. prior to October 1, 1996.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Director of Oakland County Community Mental Health to inform the
Michigan Department of Mental Health that it intends, subject to all Federal,
State and local laws, rules and regulations, and subject to continuing State
funding, to attempt to negotiate a contract with MORC, Inc. for a transitional
period not to exceed three (3) years and directs the Community Mental Health
director to negotiate terms of a contract for the continuation of existing MORC
services and to invite the participation of any other interested County
departments or agencies in this process with a goal of returning a contract to
the Community Mental Health Board for approval in a time sufficient to ensure a
continuation of services for the clients affected by the privatization of MORC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Oakland County Community Mental
Health shall report to the Board of Commissioners= Public Services Committee
monthly regarding the status of said negotiations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any contract negotiated pursuant to this
resolution with MORC by, or on behalf of, the Director of Oakland County
Community Mental Health be subject to final approval of the Board of
Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
The Chairperson allowed Community Mental Health Director Sandra Lindsey to
address the Board to clarify some of the issues.
Commissioner Law requested that Bill McMaster be allowed to make a few
comments. The Chairperson denied the request.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: McCulloch, Moffitt, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Amos, Crake, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar. (18)
NAYS: McPherson, Pernick, Kingzett, Law. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #96019)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
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IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION - ESTABLISH 1996 MUNICIPALITIES ANIMAL CARE
CENTER RATES FOR BOARDING AND DISPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
Public Services Committee resolution on February 8, 1996, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following additional
paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the rates for boarding and disposal be
established for 1997 and 1998 as follows:
1997 1998
Care of boarded animals $15.18 $15.64
Disposal of live (non-boarded)
small animals $12.69 $13.07
Disposal of live (boarded)
small animals $ 1.85 $ 1.91
Disposal of small dead animals $11.16 $11.50
The Finance and Personnel Committee further recommends the resolution title
be changed to add 1997, and 1998 after 1996.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96019
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION - ESTABLISH 1996 MUNICIPALITIES ANIMAL CARE
CENTER RATES FOR BOARDING AND DISPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division administers the
provisions of Public Act 339 of 1919 as amended (the Dog Law); and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division renders services to local jurisdictions
through Purchase Contracts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution #95032, dated February 9, 1995, established a unit price of $13.47 per
day to be charged for care of boarded animals, a unit price of $10.76 for
disposal of small dead animals, $12.08 for disposal of live small animals, and
$2.12 for disposal of boarded animals; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division and the Department of
Management and Budget, through a cost analysis, recommend that the rates should
be amended to a unit price not to exceed $10.84 for disposal of small dead
animals, a unit price not to exceed $12.32 for disposal of live, non-boarded
small animals, a unit price not to exceed $14.74 per day to be charged for care
of boarded animals and a unit price not to exceed $1.80 for disposal of boarded
animals; and
WHEREAS the government of Oakland County would recover 100% of its costs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby establish the following Animal Care Center Rates for boarding and
disposal to be charged to municipalities purchasing service contracts with the
Oakland County Animal Control Division:
Care of boarded animals $14.74
Disposal of live (non-boarded) small animals $12.32
Disposal of live (boarded) small animals $ 1.80
Disposal of small dead animals $10.84
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is authorized to execute
purchase of service contracts with local jurisdictions at the aforementioned
rates.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Amos the Finance and Personnel Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
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Moved by Taub supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Amos the resolution be amended to coincide with
the recommendation in the Finance and Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: McPherson, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Douglas, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch.
(18)
NAYS: Moffitt, Garfield, Law. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96030
BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Dennis Powers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - FOURTH QUARTER AMENDMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #94009 (Department of Computer Services -
Approval of Inventory Pool for Automation Equipment) indicates that, on a
quarterly basis, budget amendments will be presented in resolution form
summarizing the impact on Information Technology and user departments= budgets
for office automation projects previously approved by the Finance and Personnel
Committee; and
WHEREAS the office automation projects approved by the Finance and
Personnel Committee on November 30, 1995 require $175,963 to be expended for the
acquisition of capital equipment; and
WHEREAS the remaining balance from previous Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund
loans is insufficient in the amount of ($22,500) to cover the capital
acquisitions; and
WHEREAS funding for capital equipment is no longer available through the
Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund and funds are available in the Office Automation
Equipment Fund (#4-10100-909-01-00-9920); and
WHEREAS the County Library Fund (#4-26800-513-03-00-8617) has designated a
portion of their funds for Office Automation Projects; and
WHEREAS Children=s Village previously obtained office automation equipment
through the Equipment Fund and consequently the funds for replacement equipment
are available in the Equipment Fund; and
WHEREAS the Finance and Personnel Committee approved office automation
projects for the Library in the amount of $1,530 and Children=s Village in the
amount of $32,151 at the November 30, 1995 meeting requiring a transfer of money
from their respective funds to Information Technology to complete the projects;
and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the Fourth
Quarter 1995 data processing development charges to be $494,700.82 and the
imaging development charge to be $6,548.50 for the governmental fund County
departments; and
WHEREAS the direct charges to non-governmental fund departments and no-
County agencies are $542,563.70 for development for the Fourth Quarter 1995; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to governmental fund County departments
is needed to fund these development charges; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to governmental fund County departments
is needed to fund these development charges; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer is needed from Information Technology
operations to governmental fund County departments for fourth quarter CLEMIS
expenses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves amendments related to office automation projects approved by the Finance
and Personnel Committee in the fourth quarter of 1995.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
the transfer of funds from the Office Automation Fund, the County Library Fund
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and the Equipment Fund for the purpose of completing office automation projects
previously approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has
reviewed the Fourth Quarter 1995 Data Processing Development and finds
$494,700.82 in the 1995 Data Processing Development Budget (account #4-10100-181-
01-00-6361) for transfer to the appropriate user departments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $6,548.50 be transferred from the Imaging
Development Budget (account #4-10100-181-01-00-6367) to the Friend of the Court
and Clerk=s budget for fourth quarter development charges.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $49,541 is transferred to governmental fund
County departments from Information Technology for CLEMIS expenses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995 Budget be amended as detailed on the
attached schedules.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Copy of Computer Services Office Automation Schedule - Fourth Quarter 1995
and Additional Office Automation Amendments on file in the County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96030)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - FOURTH QUARTER AMENDMENTS - 1995
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and recommends the budget be amended
as specified in the resolution, with the exception of the $34,362.20 for the
Board of Commissioners= development.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Powers supported by Quarles the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Palmer, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake,
Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
Law, McCulloch, McPherson. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96031
BY: Nancy L. Quarles, County Commissioner, District #21; Lawrence R. Pernick,
County Commissioner, District #20; Donn L. Wolf, County Commissioner,
District #19; Gilda Jacobs, County Commissioner, District #23
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - (SUPPORT) THE DEVELOPMENT AREA I PROJECT
PROPOSED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD AND SOUTHFIELD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 197 of 1975 is an act to correct and prevent
deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to
authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal
property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in
the district; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board;
to prescribe it powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes;
to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; and to
authorize the use of tax increment financing; and
WHEREAS on May 23, 1988, in accordance with Public Act 197, the City of
Southfield created the Southfield Downtown Development Authority (SDDA); and
WHEREAS on January 29, 1996, the Southfield City Council established
February 26, 1996 as the public hearing date to establish tax increment financing
in Development Area I, within Downtown Southfield; and
WHEREAS Public Act 197 provides that if the Downtown Development Authority
determines that to achieve the purposes of Public Act 197, it is necessary, it
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shall prepare and submit a development plan and tax increment financing plan to
the governing body; and
WHEREAS the SDDA prepared a Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing
Plan for Development Area I; and
WHEREAS on February 21, 1996, the SDDA is expected to recommend the
submittal of a Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Development
Area I to the Southfield City Council; and
WHEREAS Public Act 197 further provides that before the public hearing on
the Plans, the Authority shall fully inform the taxing jurisdictions about the
fiscal and economic implications of the proposed tax increment financing plan;
and
WHEREAS the SDDA and City of Southfield have informed the County of Oakland
of the fiscal and economic implications of the proposed Development Area I
projects; and
WHEREAS the proposed improvements are necessary to encourage the economic
redevelopment of this older portion of the City of Southfield and to assist in
the retaining and the expansion of existing businesses in the community; and
WHEREAS the proposed project will continue to provide current and new jobs
and employment opportunities for County residents; and
WHEREAS the value of the area will increase as the result of the
improvements proposed; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has supported the community efforts in
improving the physical and economic conditions of Eight Mile Road and the
surrounding areas in the past.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland acknowledges that
the SDDA and City of Southfield have fully informed the County of Oakland of the
fiscal and economic implications of the Development Plan and Tax Increment
Financing Plan for SDDA Development Area I projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland endorses the proposed
SDDA Development Area I project as economically beneficial for the community, the
County of Oakland and the residents of Oakland County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Nancy Quarles, Donn L. Wolf,
Gilda Z. Jacobs, Lawrence R. Pernick
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee
and the Finance and Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96032
BY: Commissioners Donn L. Wolf, Dennis Powers, Eugene Kaczmar
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES/AVIATION - RENAME OAKLAND/PONTIAC AIRPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County owns and operates the Oakland/Pontiac Airport, which
functions as the County=s aviation gateway to the world; and
WHEREAS the Oakland/Pontiac Airport, the 26th busiest airport in the
world, provides all of Oakland County with the necessary link to international
commerce and travel which enables the citizens and businesses of Oakland County
to compete in the global market place; and
WHEREAS with the assignment of a full-time U.S. Customs Service Officer,
Oakland/Pontiac Airport can provide more dependable service to support
international flight activity; and
WHEREAS reflecting the international scope of service being conducted from
this County aviation facility, it is appropriate to manifest the international
operations in the airport=s name, and such designation is consistent with the
practices of other U.S. Customs Service airports; and
WHEREAS the County Executive and the County Airport Committee have
expressed their desire to have the name of Oakland/Pontiac Airport changed to
AOakland County International Airport@.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby change the name of the Oakland/Pontiac Airport, located in Waterford,
Michigan, to the Oakland County International Airport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
Michigan Aeronautics Commission in accordance with Act 327 of 1945 as amended and
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to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Dennis Powers, Donn L. Wolf,
Eugene Kaczmar
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96033
BY: Commissioners Eugene Kaczmar and John Garfield
IN RE: COMMISSIONERS - EXTENSION OF TERM OF OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS County government in Michigan has evolved to a multi-faceted,
complex form of local government which delivers a multitude of diverse services
to its citizens and municipalities; and
WHEREAS in order to operate such a multifarious governmental organization,
all County elected officials, except County Commissioners, serve for four-year
terms; and
WHEREAS two-year terms for County Commissioners impede the smooth
functioning of operations within the Board of Commissioners as the biennial
election cycle reduces the efficiency of the Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby request the State Legislators to pass legislation which will extend
County Commissioner terms to four years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to
all Oakland County State Legislators, its legislative agents and the Michigan
Association of Counties.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eugene Kaczmar, John Garfield
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96034
BY: Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12; Commissioner Donna Huntoon,
District #2
IN RE: TUBERCULOSIS TESTING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS tuberculosis (TB) kills more people in the world than any other
communicable disease; and
WHEREAS one-third of the world population is infected with TB; and
WHEREAS there has been a decline in TB in the United States and the State
of Michigan since the discovery of antibiotics with which to treat the disease;
and
WHEREAS this decline has not been as rapid as expected by the Michigan
Department of Health, Communicable Disease Division; and
WHEREAS cases of TB in the past ten years in Oakland County have gone from
a low of 31 cases in 1991 to a high of 51 cases in 1995; and
WHEREAS many of the new cases of TB are attributed to those individuals who
have AIDS, or who are from a foreign country or who are homeless; and
WHEREAS TB can be treated with six months of antibiotic therapy; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has done an excellent job through their ADirectly
Observed Therapy Program@ to ensure that those residents who contract this
communicable disease continue their antibiotic therapy for six months after
release from a hospital; and
WHEREAS health care workers are routinely tested for TB; and
WHEREAS it would be prudent for individuals such as community and church or
synagogue volunteers who assist in soup kitchens and homeless shelters, and with
immigrant populations to follow the same testing procedures as health care
workers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
requests that the Oakland County Health Division undertake an active program to
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communicate the prudence of a baseline TB test for volunteers and the
availability of free TB skin tests for all individuals who do volunteer work with
groups who are at risk for tuberculosis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to Mr. James Haveman,
Director of Public and Mental Health for the State of Michigan and Representative
John Jamian, Chairman of the Health Policy Committee.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley Taub, Donna R. Huntoon
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96035
BY: Commissioner Fran Amos, District #5
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - MERIT SYSTEM RULES, SUBMISSION OF CHANGES TO MERIT
SYSTEM RULE 13 - ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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
WHEREAS it has become desirable to change sections of Merit Rule 13 to
incorporate language regarding the allowance of Leave Without Pay for periods of
time less than one full day; and
WHEREAS such leave may be granted without the prior depletion of the
employee=s sick, annual or personnel leave banks; and
WHEREAS the language of this proposed amendment will be known as Section
13.3.9.5 of the Oakland County Merit System is attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading of this notice and the
distribution of this notice and the attached copies of the proposed change to
Rule 13 to all Commissioners present and absent, is to be considered as the
official submission to the Board of Commissioners of the described changes in
Rule 13.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Commissioner, Fran Amos, District #5
Copy of Proposed Change in Merit System Rule 13 - Leaves of Absence Without
Pay on File in the County Clerk=s office.
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. Michigan Department of Transportation - Transportation Enhancement
Activity Program
b. Michigan DSS - 1996 Cooperative Reimbursement Contract Language
Change
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Michigan DSS - Notice of Cooperative Reimbursement Contract
Continuation
b. Michigan DSS - 1996 Cooperative Reimbursement Contract Language
Change
There were no objections to the referrals.
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The Board adjourned at 11:20 A.M. to the call of the Chair, or
March 7, 1996 at 9:30 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN JOHN MCCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson