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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 8, 1996
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 9:52 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
ABSENT: Devine (with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Donald Jensen.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wolf supported by Douglas the minutes of July 18, 1996 Board
meeting be approved.
Commissioner Douglas stated there was a problem with Resolution #96140, as
adopted on July 18, 1996.
REPORT (Misc. #96140)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR UNIFORMED DEPUTY PRESENCE AT FRIEND OF
THE COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on July 11, 1996, reports with the recommendation that the resolution
be adopted, with the following added:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the full time Deputy I position be
budgeted through December 31, 1996. Said position to be reviewed for
further continuation during the 1997 budget deliberations.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96140
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 8, 1996
280
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR UNIFORMED DEPUTY PRESENCE AT FRIEND OF
COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Courthouse Security program, under the direction of the Sheriff
was instituted in late 1992 with two (2) full time Deputy I=s and ten (10) PTNE
Court Deputy positions funded at 1,000 hours each; and
WHEREAS since 1992 this program has expanded to include security for the
District Courts in Rochester Hills and Clarkston with four (4) PTNE Deputy
positions funded at 1,000 hours each as Novi already had a full time Deputy I
assigned; and
WHEREAS in July of 1996 the Friend of Court Division will relocate to the
Oakland Pointe facility; and
WHEREAS domestic relations hearings conducted by the Friend of Court are
currently held in the secured courthouse, but will be moved to Oakland Pointe;
and
WHEREAS on many occasions, domestic matters handled at the Friend of Court
have resulted in strained and emotional outbursts by FOC clients, leaving the
staff and members of the public at risk; and
WHEREAS a uniformed law enforcement presence would provide the ability to
quickly respond to and control such instances minimizing the risk to both the
public and FOC staff; and
WHEREAS the Reimbursement Division=s Banking Unit, which will relocate
also, processes over $120 million in support payments for the Friend of Court
yearly, including large amounts of cash receipts on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff, under request from the Circuit Court/Friend of Court,
will require staff to provide security at their new location; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff requests that one (1) full time Sergeant, one (1) full
time Deputy I and three (3) PTNE Deputy positions will be necessary to provide
adequate coverage at the Friend of Court Oakland Pointe location.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorize the creation of one (1) FTE Sergeant, one (1) FTE Deputy I and three
(3) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy positions in the Sheriff/Corrective Services -
Satellites/Court Detention Unit (43412).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one marked patrol vehicle with mobile radio and
three portable radios be added to the fleet.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (#96140)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR UNIFORMED DEPUTY PRESENCE AT FRIEND OF
THE COURT
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 finds:
1. The Friend of the Court has requested the presence of uniformed
deputies at their new Oakland Pointe offices, scheduled to be opened
in July 1996.
2. The Sheriff Department recommends, with the concurrence of the
Public Services Committee, the creation of one (1) full-time
eligible Deputy I position and three (3) part-time non-eligible
Court Deputy positions to cover the Friend of the Court needs.
3. The Sheriff also recommends, with the Public Services Committee
concurrence, the creation of an additional Sergeant position, with a
vehicle, to cover the expanding court security needs.
4. The Finance and Personnel Committee does not recommend the Sergeant
position or the accompanying vehicle. Rather, the Finance and
Personnel Committee recommend the creation of one (1) full-time
eligible Deputy II position and three (3) part-time none-eligible
Court Deputy positions.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 8, 1996
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5. Annual cost for the Finance and Personnel Committee recommended
positions and operating equals $86,706, as detailed on the attached
schedule. Annual cost for the balance of 1996 equals $43,353, also
detailed on the attached schedule.
5. The 1996 and FY 1997 budgets for the Sheriff=s Department,
Corrective Services Satellite Division - Court Detention Unit (#4-
10100-434-12-00-) should be amended, as specified on the attached
schedule, moving funds from the respective non-departmental
contingency accounts to cover the appropriate cost (FY 1997/1998
budget is provided for information purposes only.)
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of schedule on file in County Clerk=s office.
Action taken at the July 18, 1996 Board meeting:
Moved by Taub supported by Huntoon the Finance and Personnel Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Huntoon 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.
Moved by Devine supported by Huntoon the resolution be amended by adding
the following paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FTE Sergeant position and
funding for the position is contingent upon the Sheriff=s Department
providing a County Complex Patrol operating Monday through Friday
from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., utilizing existing staff, at straight
time, equipment and vehicles.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
Action taken at August 8, 1996 Board meeting:
Moved by Douglas supported by Wolf Resolution #96140 be amended by
substituting a new Fiscal Note, to read as follows:
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96140)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR UNIFORMED DEPUTY PRESENCE AT FRIEND OF
THE COURT
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 finds:
1. The Friend of the Court has requested the presence of uniformed
deputies at their new Oakland Pointe offices, scheduled to be opened
in July 1996.
2. The Sheriff Department recommends, with the concurrence of the
Public Services Committee the creation of one (1) full-time eligible
Deputy I position and three (3) part-time non-eligible Court Deputy
positions to cover the Friend of the Court needs.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 8, 1996
282
3. The Sheriff also recommends, with the Public Services Committee
concurrence, the creation of an additional Sergeant position, with a
vehicle, to cover the expanding court security needs.
4. Annual cost for the positions and operating equals $145,941, as
detailed on the attached schedule. Annual cost for the balance of
1996 equals $72,970, also detailed on the attached schedule.
5. One time capital cost for the vehicle, MDT and related radios equals
$27,558.
6. The 1996 and Fiscal Year 1997 budgets for the Sheriff=s Department,
Corrective Services Satellite Division - Court Detention Unit (#4-
10100-434-12-00-) should be amended, as specified on the attached
schedule, moving funds from the respective non-departmental
contingency accounts to cover the appropriate cost (FY1997/1998
budget is provided for information purposes only).
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of attached schedule on file in the County Clerk=s office.
Vote on Resolution #96140:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried and the
resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Vote on minutes:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved.
Moved by Wolf supported by Jacobs the August 8, 1996 agenda be approved, as
printed.
AYES: Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the agenda was approved, as
printed.
A slide presentation was given by Frank Cardiman of the Traffic Improvement
Association.
Chairperson John McCulloch stated AA Public Hearing is now called on the
Oakland County Law Enforcement Block Grant Application. Are there any persons
present who wish to speak?@
No persons requested to speak and the Public Hearing was declared closed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96180
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - 1995/1996 SUBSTANCE ABUSE
GRANT AMENDMENT AND THE INCREASE OF ONE (1) SPECIAL REVENUE PTNE PUBLIC HEALTH
NURSE III POSITION TO A FULL-TIME ELIGIBLE POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #95252 accepted the Health Division=s
1995/1996 Substance Abuse Grant from the Michigan Department of Public Health
(MDPH) totaling $5,523,392; and
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #95306, adopted on December 7, 1995,
the HIV Early Intervention section of the grant was amended to include the
creation of one (1) special revenue PTNE Public Health Nurse III position; and
WHEREAS the Health Division is requesting to increase the PTNE Public
Health Nurse III position (#16261-07814) to full-time eligible; and
WHEREAS there are sufficient funds in the grant for the remainder of the
1995/1996 fiscal period to cover the cost of increasing the position from a part-
time non-eligible (PTNE) to a full-time eligible (FTE); and
WHEREAS no budget amendment to the grant award is necessary.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 8, 1996
283
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the increase of one (1) special revenue Public Health Nurse III position
(#16261-07814)from 1,000 hour per year part-time non-eligible (PTNE) to full-time
eligible (FTE) status.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, is contingent upon the level of grant funding for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Jensen supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96181
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - INCREASE OF ONE (1) PTNE MEDICAL
EXAMINER INVESTIGATOR POSITION TO A FULL TIME ELIGIBLE POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner Division has operated since 1973 with seven
FTE Medical Examiner Investigator positions; and
WHEREAS a 1000 hour/year PTNE position was created with the 1996 Budget to
provide additional support; and
WHEREAS investigator caseloads have steadily increased due to increased
population and workforce resulting in more trauma deaths; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner=s Office must remain open with an investigator
present, 7 days per week, 24 hours per day, including holidays; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner has seven full time and one part-time non-
eligible Medical Examiner Investigator positions which are responsible for
assisting Forensic Pathologists with autopsies and post-mortem inspections,
investigating deaths and determining which cases need to be referred to the
Medical Examiner=s office; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner has had a 63% increase in deaths reported
since 1987, a 59% increase in autopsies and inspections since 1987, and a 93%
increase in overtime expenses since 1993; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner is requesting an upgrade of one PTNE Medical
Examiner Investigator position to full-time eligible status; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner is also requesting one (1) additional vehicle
for the upgraded Medical Examiner Investigator position, which will also require
an increase in the fleet for the Motor Pool Fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the increase of one PTNE Medical Examiner Investigator position in the
Medical Examiner Division of Human Services (#16901-07774) to full-time eligible
status.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board also approves an increase in the
fleet for the Motor Pool to provide one (1) additional vehicle to the Medical
Examiner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1996 and FY 1997 Budget (FY 1997/1998 is
provided for information purposes only) be amended as follows:
Proposed
GENERAL FUND: 1996 FY1997 FY1997/98
4-10100-909-01-00-9901 Contingency ($14,132)
4-10100-169-01-00-8665 Operating 14,132
Transfer - Motor Pool
$- 0 -
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MOTOR POOL FUND:
3-66100-138-11-00-8101 Transfer In - $14,132
General Fund
4-10100-169-01-00-8665 Contributing 14,132
Capital
$- 0 -
OPERATING EXPENSE:
4-10100-909-01-00-9901 Contingency ($10,928) ($23,420) ($30,562)
4-10100-169-01-00-1001 Salaries 6,741 12,674 16,490
4-10100-169-01-00-2075 Fringe Benefits 2,487 7,686 9,992
4-10100-169-01-00-6610 Leased Vehicles 1,700 3,060 4,080
$ - 0 - $ - 0 - $ - 0 -
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Jensen supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96182
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - 1996/1997 SUBSTANCE ABUSE
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Health Division applied to the Michigan Department of Community
Health (MDCH) for $5,507,920 in Substance Abuse Grant Funds for the period of
October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997; and
WHEREAS Oakland County=s 1996/1997 Substance Abuse Grant award is the same
as the application as detailed in Schedule A; and
WHEREAS the 1995/1996 grant award (per Miscellaneous Resolution #95252)
includes $5,128,670 in grant revenue and expenditures for this program,
acceptance of the 1996/1997 grant award will increase the grant revenue and
expense budget by $379,250 (7.4%) as detailed in Schedule B; and
WHEREAS the total 1996/1997 Oakland County Substance Abuse program effort
is $5,507,920, of which $272,060 is from Fees and Collections, $65,000 is from
direct Federal funding, $4,608,141 is from State funding, and $562,719 is the
County=s contribution; and
WHEREAS the County=s amount is included in the 1996 Adopted Budget; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement will be reviewed through the County Executive=s
Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the 1996/1997 Substance Abuse Grant from the Michigan Department of
Community Health in the amount of $5,507,920 and authorizes the necessary
amendments be made to the 1996/1997 grant budget as detailed in the attached
Schedules.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve minor changes and
grant extensions, not to exceed fifteen (15) percent variance from the original
award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, be contingent upon the level of funding for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 8, 1996
285
Copy of Schedule A and Schedule B on file in the County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Jensen supported by Holbert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96183
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: GRANT PROCEDURES FOR NON - COUNTY GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #89105 which established grant
procedures, as modified by Miscellaneous Resolutions #93020 and #95098; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Fiscal Services Division through the position of
the grants writer provides informational, technical and administrative support in
response to requests from county department staff or Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners relative to discretionary grant funding; and
WHEREAS the primary priority of the grants writer position is to provide
direct grant support for county departments or Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners in which the county department or Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is the lead and/or fiscal agency for a potential grant for which
the grants writer is providing informational, technical or administrative
support; and
WHEREAS a subordinate grants writer function is to provide informational,
technical or administrative support, at the direction of county departments or
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners for potential grants in which a non-
government entity is the lead and/or fiscal agency for a potential grant; and
WHEREAS it has been determined there is a need for additional procedures to
give direction and clarification for the County grants writer=s position in
providing discretionary grant funding informational, technical and administrative
support activities for these subordinate priory non-county government entities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the grants writer provide copies of
existing informational and technical discretionary grant funding related support
materials to anyone who requests such informational or technical materials and
that the grants writer also provide simple discretionary grant funding source
searches for any resident within Oakland County who requests such a search.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the grants writer provide extensive
discretionary grant funding related technical expertise or extensive individual
discretionary grant funding source searches for non-county government entities
only at the written request of a county department head/division manager or the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that writing and program development provided by the
grants writer for discretionary grant funding related support activities for non-
county government entities will be completed only if requested in writing by a
county department head/division manager or the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners and shall at no time be done without a written county department
head/division manager or Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners request.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of any such request for writing or
program development support activities for non-county government entities be
forwarded to the chairperson of the requesting county department=s Board of
Commissioners= liaison committee, or in the case of a request from the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners the written request will be forwarded
to the General Government Committee of the Board of Commissioners, in a timely
manner for information only.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above procedures are in addition to
existing established grant procedures and do not supersede and/or supplant any
part of Miscellaneous Resolution #95098.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 8, 1996
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Moved by Jensen supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas. (22)
NAYS: Garfield. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: CONFIRMATION OF KENNETH ROGERS AS THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE=S ALTERNATE ON THE
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, reports with the recommendation that the
County Executive=s request to appoint Kenneth Rogers to serve as his alternate on
the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) be confirmed.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of attachment on file in the County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the appointment of Kenneth Rogers, as
the County Executive=s alternate to the Southeast Michigan Council of
Governments (SEMCOG), be confirmed.
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub,
Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment of Kenneth
Rogers, as the County Executive=s alternate to the Southeast Michigan Council of
Governments (SEMCOG), was confirmed.
REPORT (Misc. #96177)
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PROCEDURE FOR FILLING VACANCIES (AMENDMENT TO
BOARD RULE XI.A.5., STANDING COMMITTEES= RESPONSIBILITIES, GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE AND VI., PRESIDING OFFICER)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution
#96177, on July 22, 1996, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
amended as follows:
Change the reference to Board Rule XI.A.5., in the title and body of
the resolution to Rule XI.B.5.;
Delete the second WHEREAS paragraph;
In the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, paragraph (1.), line 1,
following the word AUpon,@ insert the words--notification of--;
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Paragraph (2.), line 2, delete the period (.) after the word
ACommittee@ and insert the words --within two (2) weeks of receipt
by the Board Chair.--
Insert new paragraph (5.) as follows:
The General Government Committee may report out a maximum of
two names for each appointment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96177
BY: Commissioner Ruel E. McPherson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PROCEDURE FOR FILLING VACANCIES (AMENDMENT TO
BOARD RULE XI.A.5, STANDING COMMITTEES= RESPONSIBILITIES, GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE AND VI, PRESIDING OFFICER)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners in the discharge of its duties appoints
the members of several boards, commissions, and authorities; and
WHEREAS a defined procedure to carry out this appointment function would
ensure such appointments are done in an orderly and timely manner; and
WHEREAS the manner and method for these appointment procedures should be
included in the Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules for the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners be amended in the Section titled Standing Committees=
Responsibilities, as follows:
Add:
XI.A.5.
a. THE PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTING BOARD, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS AND
AUTHORITIES IN INSTANCES WHERE THE FULL BOARD HAS THE
APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY:
(1) UPON A VACANCY IN AN UNEXPIRED TERM, THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS= CHAIRPERSON SHALL, IN WRITING, NOTIFY THE
REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CHAIRS, AND REQUEST
THEIR RESPECTIVE CAUCUS TO MAKE RECOMMENDATION TO THE
BOARD CHAIR WITHIN FOUR WEEKS.
(2) THE REPORT OF THE CAUCUS CHAIRS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE.
(3) BOARD MEMBERS, WHO WISH TO APPOINT SOMEONE OTHER THAN
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CAUCUS, MAY SUBMIT A
RECOMMENDATION TO THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE.
(4) ALL POTENTIAL APPOINTEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE
AAPPLICATION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY SERVICE@ FORM.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules for the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners be amended under the Section titled, Presiding Officer, as follows:
Add:
VI.D.
THE PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTING COMMITTEES, BOARDS, COUNCILS AND
COMMISSIONS, IN INSTANCES WHERE THE APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY IS
VESTED IN THE BOARD CHAIR, IS AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE BOARD CHAIR, MAY AT HIS/HER DISCRETION, ASK FOR
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CAUCUSES, GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE OR OTHER LIAISON COMMITTEE.
(2) ALL POTENTIAL APPOINTEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE
AAPPLICATION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY SERVICE@ FORM.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Commissioner Ruel E. McPherson
Moved by Schmid supported by McPherson the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
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Moved by Schmid supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Schmid supported by McPherson the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Commissioner Schmid stated that fifteen votes were needed to adopt the
resolution.
Moved by Holbert supported by McPherson the resolution be referred back to
the General Government Committee.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McPherson, Obrecht, Pernick, Holbert. (6)
NAYS: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Law, McCulloch, Palmer, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to refer
failed.
Moved by Pernick supported by McPherson the resolution be amended in the
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph in Section XI.A.5.a.(4.) by extending the
paragraph to read A...and said applications shall be circulated to commissioners
two weeks prior to the commission meeting where the appointment is to be made.@
Discussion followed.
Vote on Pernick=s amendment:
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Moved by Kingzett supported by Pernick the resolution was amended in the
first resolve paragraph, (1), by including Aand all commissioners.@
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Jacobs, Kaczmar, Law, McPherson, Pernick, Holbert. (6)
NAYS: Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett, McCulloch, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution failed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96170
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #90177, the Board of Commissioners
established the Circuit Court Civil Mediation Fund; and
WHEREAS the fund is to be used to help pay for Circuit Court enhancements
and improvements as requested by the Circuit Court and approved by the Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Court seeks to utilize the Mediation Fund for the following
purposes:
2 Color TV=s $ 336 ea. $ 672
2 VHS Video Cameras 550 ea. 1,100
2 VCR=s 249 ea. 498
2 Camcorder Tripods 38 ea. 76
Bar Association Request - 7,800
Offset administrative costs
of Mediation Program
Contribution to Oakland County 1,225
Bar Association
TOTAL: $11,371
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WHEREAS the total Civil Mediation Fund transfer for the above-referenced
items is estimated to total $11,371.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the use of $11,371 from the Circuit Court Civil Mediation Fund for the
above-referenced items.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96170)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS
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 finds:
1. The Circuit Court has requested using $11,371 from the Circuit Court
Civil Mediation Fund for training equipment, to offset mediation
costs and contribute to the Oakland County Bar Association.
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #90177 provides that after payment of the
attorney mediators, the balance of the fund will be used by the
Court of enhancements and improvements.
3. Use of the fund is handled in the manner similar to that established
for funds forfeit through narcotic seizures, i.e. as specifically
requested by the Court and approved by the Board of Commissioners.
4. The fund currently has a balance of $746,460 of which a minimum of
$426,450 is committed to cover the 1996 mediation liability to date
to the General Fund.
5. The following amendments be made to the Circuit Court=s 1996 Budget
utilizing funds from the Civil Mediation Account (1-10100-201-011):
Revenue
3-10100-311-01-00-2054 Civil Mediation $11,371
Expenditure
4-10100-311-01-00-3347 Expendable Equipment $ 1,246
4-10100-311-01-00-9998 Miscellaneous Capital Outlay 1,100
4-10100-311-01-00-3127 Budgeted Projects 9,025
$11,371
$ 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (20)
NAYS: Obrecht. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96169
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION - CREATION OF ONE (1) PARALEGAL
POSITION IN THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS discussions were held last year by the Public Services Committee
regarding the process used to select and appoint attorneys for indigent
defendants in criminal cases; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Supreme Court requested the Circuit Court to develop a
new method for selecting court appointed attorneys; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court developed a new plan (that ultimately became
Administrative Order 1996-2) which was approved by the Michigan Supreme Court
early this year; and
WHEREAS a committee has been established to review the qualifications of
attorneys applying to serve as assigned counsel in criminal cases; and
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WHEREAS the eligibility of attorneys seeking to serve as indigent defense
counsel shall be evaluated and classified as Category I, II or III by the
Criminal Assignment Committee; and
WHEREAS all Category III appointments will be made by the Court
Administrator or his/her designee; and
WHEREAS Category I and II appointments may still be done by the Circuit
Court Judge, or by the Court Administrator or his/her designee if the judge so
desires; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting the creation of a Paralegal position to
handle the workload associated with appointing court attorneys; and
WHEREAS the Paralegal position would also be responsible for acting as
secretary to the Criminal Assignment Committee; and
WHEREAS the Paralegal position would also be responsible for all records
and correspondence associated with the new court appointed attorney process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of one (1) governmental full-time eligible Paralegal
position in the Court Administrator Unit of the Circuit Court.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96169)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION - CREATION OF ONE (1) PARALEGAL
POSITION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR UNIT
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 finds:
1. The Court has developed a revised plan for the appointment of
attorneys that resolves many of the issues surrounding appointment
of indigent defense.
2. The plan, Administrative Order 1996-2, conforms to Michigan Court
Rule 6.005 (I) requiring circuit courts to establish plans for the
appointing lawyers for indigent defense and has been approved by the
Michigan Supreme Court.
3. The Court has established a Criminal Assignment Committee to
evaluate and qualify attorneys for assignment to cases based on the
attorneys= experience and qualifications and the seriousness of the
offense.
4. The Court has requested the creation of one (1) full time eligible
Paralegal position to handle the workload associated with qualifying
and appointing attorney; act as secretary to the Criminal Assignment
Committee; and be responsible for records and correspondence
associated with the Committee.
5. The Personnel Department has reviewed the proposed duties for this
position and concurs with the need for a full time position at the
Paralegal classification.
6. The costs of providing a personal computer and telephone service are
indicated below. The Court will provide any necessary furniture
through existing appropriations.
7. That the funds are available in contingency accounts and that the
1996-1997 Biennial Budget be amended as indicated below.
Proposed
Nondepartmental-Contingency 1996 FY 1997 FY1997/1998
4-10100-909-01-00-9909 ($13,002) ($29,940) ($38,981)
Circuit Court
4-10100-311-01-00-1001 Salaries $ 8,349 $19,202 $24,962
4-10100-311-01-00-2070 Fringes 3,898 8,967 11,657
4-10100-311-01-00-6360 Info Tech. 492 1,476 1,968
4-10100-311-01-00-6750 Telephone 263 295 394
TOTAL $13,002 $29,940 $38,981
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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291
Moved by Schmid supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96184
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED IN
THE CITY OF ROYAL OAK TO THE CITY OF ROYAL OAK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland owns property located in the City of Royal
Oak identified as Fourth Street Office Building, 2401 Fourth Street, Royal Oak,
MI 48067 (Sidwell No. 25-23-128-007); Troy Street Office Building, 111 South Troy
Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Sidwell No. 25-22-104-001); and part of Royal Oak
Farmer's Market, 316 East Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Sidwell No. 25-
22-104-002); and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has been negotiating the sale of properties
identified as Fourth Street Office Building (Sidwell No. 25-23-128-007); Troy
Street Office Building (Sidwell No. 25-22-104-001); and part of Royal Oak
Farmer's Market (Sidwell No. 25-22-104-002) with the City of Royal Oak to
purchase said properties since 1994; and
WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak has offered a cash sale to purchase the
properties identified as Fourth Street Office Building, 2401 Fourth Street, Royal
Oak, MI 48067 (Sidwell No. 25-23-128-007); Troy Street Office Building, 111 South
Troy Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Sidwell No. 25-22-104-001); and part of Royal
Oak Farmer's Market, 316 East Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Sidwell No.
25-22-104-002) for the sum of $1,362,000; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland in concurrence with the County Executive and
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends the sale of Fourth Street
Office Building, 2401 Fourth Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Sidwell No. 25-23-128-
007); Troy Street Office Building, 111 South Troy Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
(Sidwell No. 25-22-104-001); and that portion of Royal Oak Farmer's Market,
316 East Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Sidwell No. 25-22-104-002) for
the sum of $1,362,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes and directs the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation
Counsel to complete the sale of listed properties to the City of Royal Oak as a
cash sale upon closing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs
its Chairperson or its designee to execute the necessary documents to complete
the sale of properties identified as Fourth Street Office Building, 2401 Fourth
Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Sidwell No. 25-23-128-007); Troy Street Office
Building, 111 South Troy Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Sidwell No. 25-22-104-001);
and part of Royal Oak Farmer's Market, 316 East Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI
48067 (Sidwell No. 25-22-104-002) to the City of Royal Oak.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
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292
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96171
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLINTON VALLEY
COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, INC.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, per Miscellaneous Resolution #81146 entered
into a lease agreement for 2.038 acres of vacant land with the Clinton Valley
Council of Boy Scouts of America, Inc. in 1981 on the Service Center area; and
WHEREAS the said Clinton Valley Boy Scouts of America constructed a
building and made other improvements upon this leased parcel for use of its
Administrative Offices located at 1100 County Center Drive, Waterford,
Michigan 48328; and
WHEREAS said lease was for a term of 15 years starting July 1, 1981, and
ending June 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS the Clinton Valley Boy Scouts of America is desirous of renewing
its lease agreement with the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS terms of the lease agreement shall be for 15 years with a 10-year
renewal; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Corporation Counsel and Facilities Management
have reviewed the proposed documents and recommend their approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the attached lease agreement between the County of Oakland and the
Clinton Valley Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
directs its Chairperson or its designee to execute said lease agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Boy Scouts of America Lease of Oakland County Service Center Realty
on file in the County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96171)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLINTON VALLEY
COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, 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 the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes a lease agreement between Oakland County
and the Clinton Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America, Inc. for a
period of 15 years for the building and property currently occupied
by the Boy Scouts on the southwest corner of Telegraph and County
Service Drive West.
2. Rent in the amount of one dollar ($1.00) shall be charged upon
commencement of the lease and will cover the entire term of the
lease. Any costs incurred by the County for utilities, grounds,
maintenance, etc. will be rebilled to the Boy Scouts.
3. No budget amendments are required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Crake the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson. (21)
NAYS: Garfield. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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293
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96185
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN
THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS 1996-1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills has contracted with the Oakland County
Sheriff=s Department to provide law enforcement services for the City
(Miscellaneous Resolution #95316); and
WHEREAS paragraph 23 of this agreement provides that an amendment to this
agreement must be approved by concurrent resolutions of both the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners and the City of Rochester Hills Council; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills is requesting a proposed amendment to
the contract (Schedule A - Sheriff=s Deputies Contracted) which would add one (1)
Patrol Investigator resulting in a new total of nine (9) Patrol Investigators
being contracted and bring the total number of contracted deputies to forty-nine
(49); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Patrol Investigator for the
City of Rochester Hills under the terms of this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves an amendment to the original Schedule A (Sheriff Deputies Contracted) of
the Oakland County Sheriff=s Department 1996-1998 Law Enforcement Services
Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills to increase the number of Patrol
Investigators from the original eight (8) to a new total of nine (9).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position be created in the
Contracted Patrol - Rochester Hills Unit, Protective Services Division of the
Sheriff=s Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle (with mobile radio and
prep radio) be added to the County fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on
August 31, 1996.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A on File in the County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96186
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - SHERIFF=S PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF TROY=S GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Troy has applied to the U.S. Department of Justice for
$450,000 in federal C.O.P.S. Ahead Funds to form a Community Policing Resource
Team; and
WHEREAS the City has asked the Oakland County Sheriff, as well as the
Michigan State Police, and the cities of Madison Heights, Ferndale, Hazel Park
and Warren to participate in the grant; and
WHEREAS the City of Troy has been successful in its application and the
Sheriff=s Department has elected to participate in the grant beginning on
September 1, 1996; and
WHEREAS the City of Troy has requested that a seasoned, trained
investigator be provided from the Sheriff=s Department for the policing efforts;
and
WHEREAS the federal share of total salaries and benefits for a three-year
period is $75,000; and
WHEREAS the remainder of costs, including the increase in estimated costs
as demonstrated on the attached Schedule A, will come from the Sheriff=s
Department Law Enforcement Enhancement account; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting the addition of one (1) full-time special
revenue funded Deputy II to provide this policing effort; and
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WHEREAS the additional Deputy position necessitates the purchase of one (1)
unmarked vehicle, one (1) mobile radio, one (1) portable hand held radio, and one
(1) notebook computer; and
WHEREAS participation in 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 Oakland County Sheriff=s Department=s participation in the City of
Troy=s grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Sheriff=s Department
participation in this grant will begin on September 1, 1996.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) full-time, special revenue funded,
Deputy II position be created in the Sheriff=s Department, Technical Services
Division, Detective Bureau Unit to perform grant duties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle, complete with mobile
radio, hand held portable radio, and notebook computer, be added to the County
fleet.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A on file in the County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96187
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - REQUEST FOR THE CREATION OF NEW CLASSIFICATIONS
AND POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Services Board, Children=s Services,
and the Office of Recipient Rights are in need of additional positions to
appropriately support these individual functions; and
WHEREAS this resolution requests the creation of new classifications and a
new phase of positions for these areas; and
WHEREAS the creation of a new classification and position titled Community
Mental Health Committee Coordinator, the creation of a new classification and
position titled Community Mental Health Community Education Specialist, and the
creation of one (1) Secretary I position are being requested to provide the
appropriate support needed by the Community Mental Health Services Board to
facilitate and streamline business; and
WHEREAS the upward reclassification of one (1) vacant Staff Psychiatrist
position to Senior Psychiatrist, and the creation of a new classification and
position titled Assistant Administrator - Children=s Services is being requested
to enhance the oversight and provision of services within the Children=s North
and South Board-Operated programs; and
WHEREAS the creation of a new classification and position titled Chief -
Office of Recipient Rights is being requested to prepare for the forthcoming
increase in staffing that will accompany the MORC privatization effort; and
WHEREAS the creation of this position will require retitling the Chief-
Office of Recipient Rights/Administrative Support to Chief - Community Education
and Administrative Support; and
WHEREAS approval is being requested from the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to fund these positions with 100% County dollars in FY 1996/97,
within the constraint of the current total County Match appropriation for 1997
which is $11,000,000; and
WHEREAS this request has been approved by the Oakland County Community
Mental Health Services Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of a new classification and one (1) GOV position titled
Communiy Mental Health Committee Coordinator, salary grade 9, regular overtime,
in Community Mental Health Administration (55001).
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new classification and one GOV (1) position
titled Community Mental Health Community Education Specialist, salary grade 11,
regular overtime, be created in Community Mental Health Administration (55001).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GOV Secretary I position be created in
Community Mental Health Administration (55001).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) vacant Staff Psychiatrist position
(55052-00359) be upwardly reclassified to the new classification of Senior
Psychiatrist (pending approval of the new classification by the Board of
Commissioners on 8/8/96).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new classification and one (1) GOV position
titled Assistant Administrator - Children=s Services be created in Community
Mental Health Administration (55001) at the following salary range:
Base 1-Yr 2-Yr 3-Yr 4-Yr 5-Yr OT
$48,502 $51,421 $54,343 $57,262 $60,185 $63,107 No
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new classification and one (1) GOV position
titled Chief - Office of Recipient Rights, salary grade 15, no overtime, be
created in Community Mental Health Administration (55001).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new classification titled Chief - Community
Education and Administrative Support be created at the following salary range:
Base 1-Yr 2-Yr 3-Yr 4-Yr 5-Yr OT
$42,085 $44,620 $47,156 $49,691 $52,226 $54,762 No
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that position (55001-07654) be retitled from Chief -
Office of Recipient Rights/Administrative Support to the new classification of
Chief - Community Education and Administrative Support.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future existence of these positions is
contingent upon continued state funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96188
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATION
AND ONE POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Services Board is in need of a Deputy
Director position to serve as the principal advisor to the Director - Community
Mental Health Services on all board-operated and contracted program matters; and
WHEREAS this position would facilitate all internal operations and provide
coordination over the day-to-day activities of all Community Mental Health Board-
operated and contracted programs; and
WHEREAS this position would attend to business in the absence of the
Director, and free up time for the Director to attend to external matters
relative to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Services Board and the
Michigan Department of Community Health; and
WHEREAS making this position exempt from the Merit System is consistent
with a sound administration, the practice of County Government and the Merit
System; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Services Board requests
this position be funded with 100% County dollars in FY 1996/97, within the
constraint of the current total County Match appropriation; and
WHEREAS this request has been approved by the Oakland County Community
Mental Health Services Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of a new classification titled Deputy Director - Community
Mental Health Services at the following salary range:
Base 1-Yr 2-Yr 3-Yr 4-Yr 5-Yr OT
$61,014 $64,674 $68,334 $71,994 $75,654 $79,318 No
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GOV position with this new title be
created in Community Mental Health Administration (55001) exempt from the Merit
System.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this position be created and budgeted through
September 30, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this position be funded with 100% County
dollars in FY 1996-1997, within the constraint of the current total County Match
appropriation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96174
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD - REQUEST TO CREATE THREE (3) POSITIONS IN
CHILDREN=S EXPANSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Children=s Expansion Unit was created and built into the
Community Mental Health reorganization, effective 10/1/95, in the anticipation of
the Fairlawn transfer and new programming for Children=s Services; and
WHEREAS many of these positions have remained vacant since their creation
on September 30, 1995; and
WHEREAS to meet the immediate service needs of the Developmentally Disabled
Adult - Board Operated Division, three (3) vacant positions were transferred from
the Residential - ACT Unit (55363) of the Children=s - Board Operated Division to
the Developmentally Disabled Adult - Board Operated Division; and
WHEREAS two (2) vacant Case Management Coordinator positions were
transferred to the South - Case Management Unit (55221), and one (1) vacant
Community Mental Health Nurse position was transferred to the South -
Outpatient/Clinical Unit (55222); and
WHEREAS the creation of two (2) Case Management Coordinator positions and
one (1) Community Mental Health Nurse position is needed in the Children=s
Expansion Unit to replace these transferred positions; and
WHEREAS funding is available through the redirection of existing funds; and
WHEREAS this request has been approved by the Oakland County Community
Mental Health Services Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation two (2) Case Management Coordinator positions and one (1)
Community Mental Health Nurse position in the Residential - ACT Unit (55363).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future existence of these positions is
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. #96174)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD - REQUEST TO CREATE THREE (3) NEW POSITIONS
IN CHILDREN=S EXPANSION
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 finds:
1 The resolution creates three (3) new FTE positions, which are: two
(2) Case Management Coordinators, and one (1) Community Mental
Health Nurse.
2. Total Fiscal Year 1995/1996 costs are estimated to be $20,739 in
salaries and fringe benefits, and $2,670 in operating expenses, for
a total annual cost of $23,409. The same cost on a full year basis
is $138,344 in salaries and fringe benefits, and $17,808 in
operating expenses, for a total annual cost of $156,152.
3. In addition there are one time start up expenses of $12,675.
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4. The funding sources for the two Case Management positions is
available through redirection of budget from the DD-
Contracted/Community Integrated Programs unit and the Budgetary
Adjustments unit. The funding for the one Community Mental Health
Nurse position is also available through redirection of DD -
Contracted/Clinical Services unit, the Budgetary Adjustments unit,
and clinical services in DD-Respite.
5. Funding is available within the current Community Mental Health
Budget, therefore budget amendments are not required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Kaczmar the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96175
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF NEW SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST
CLASSIFICATION, POSITION UPGRADE, DELETION OF FULL TIME POSITIONS AND CREATION OF
PTNE POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is a need to create a new classification titled Senior
Psychiatrist to provide lead administrative and clinical oversight over board-
operated programs of the Community Mental Health Services Board; and
WHEREAS it is proposed that one (1) Staff Psychiatrist position be upwardly
reclassified to the new classification of Senior Psychiatrist; and
WHEREAS this position will be responsible for maintaining a limited
caseload in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of consumers,
while participating in the formulation and implementation of program policies and
procedure, and providing oversight and consultation to psychiatrists and
professional level staff performing mental health services; and
WHEREAS it is also being proposed that four (4) full-time eligible Staff
Psychiatrist positions be deleted and four (4) Psychiatrist/part-time positions
be created and budgeted at 1840 hours; and
WHEREAS this change is being requested to appropriately reflect the way in
which these positions are being utilized; and
WHEREAS these positions are currently and will continue to be multi-filled
with PTNE Psychiatrists; and
WHEREAS the net savings resulting from the deletion of the four (4) FTE
Staff Psychiatrist positions will more than offset the costs associated with the
creation of four (4) Psychiatrist/part-time positions and the requested Senior
Psychiatrist upgrade; and
WHEREAS the savings are estimated to be $304 for the remainder of FY95/96,
and $1,715 for FY96/97; and
WHEREAS this request has been approved by the Oakland County Community
Mental Health Services Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of a new classification titled Senior Psychiatrist at the
following salary range:
Base 1yr 2yr 3yr 4yr OT
$96,709 $102,438 $106,805 $111,160 115,519 No
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one Staff Psychiatrist position in Community
Mental Health Administration=s Medical Services unit (55052-07601) be upwardly
reclassified to the new classification of Senior Psychiatrist.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that utilization of this classification be limited
to no more than one position per division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that four (4) full-time eligible Staff Psychiatrist
positions in Community Mental Health Administration=s Medical Services unit,
55052-07115, 55052-07675, 55052-07676, and 55052-07677, be deleted.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that four (4) SR Psychiatrist/part-time positions
will be created and budgeted at 1840 hours each.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future existence of these positions is
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. #96175)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF NEW SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST
CLASSIFICATION, POSITION UPGRADE, DELETION OF FULL TIME POSITIONS AND CREATION OF
PTNE POSITIONS
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 finds:
1. The resolution upwardly reclassifies one (1) Staff Psychiatrist
position to a new classification of Senior Psychiatrist, deletes
four (4) full-time eligible Staff Psychiatrist positions, and
creates four (4) Psychiatrist/part-time positions budgeted at 1840
hours annually.
2. The net savings resulting from the deletion of the four (4) FTE
Staff Psychiatrist positions will more than offset the costs
associated with the creation of four (4) Psychiatrist/part-time
positions and the requested Senior Psychiatrist upgrade.
3. The savings are estimated to be $304 for the remainder of Fiscal
Year 1995/1996, and $1,715 for Fiscal Year 1996/1997.
4. The savings have been redirected within the current Community Mental
Health budget, therefore budget amendments are not required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid,
Taub, Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, 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 #96173
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH/MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - DELETION OF TWO
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET POSITIONS AND CREATION OF ONE PTNE POSITION IN COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is requested that one (1) Accountant II position and one (1)
Account Clerk II position in Community Mental Health Fiscal Services be deleted
in anticipation of savings from the new fiscal system currently being developed;
and
WHEREAS the duties and responsibilities associated with the Accountant II
position are being consolidated with the duties of existing Accountant positions
in the anticipation of state facility utilization reductions; and
WHEREAS the duties and responsibilities of the Account Clerk II position
are primarily associated with the Respite Program in Community Mental Health
Administration; and
WHEREAS remaining duties and responsibilities of the Account Clerk II
position will be absorbed by existing staff within Community Mental Health Fiscal
Services; and
WHEREAS it is requested that one (1) PTNE General Clerical position be
created in Community Mental Health Administration to provide clerical support to
the Respite Program and perform the duties associated with the Account Clerk II
position proposed to be deleted; and
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WHEREAS the savings resulting from the deletion of the Accountant II
position and the Account Clerk II position will more than offset the costs
associated with the creation of the requested PTNE General Clerical position; and
WHEREAS the net savings are estimated to be $31,189 for the remainder of
Fiscal Year 1995/1996, and $94,323 for Fiscal Year 1996/1997; and
WHEREAS this request has been approved by the Oakland County Community
Mental Health Services Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the deletion of one (1) SR Accountant II position (12630-07333) and one
(1) SR Account Clerk II position (12630-07548) located in Management and
Budget/Fiscal Services/Community Mental Health Fiscal Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) SR 1000 hr/yr PTNE General Clerical
position be created in Community Mental Health Administration (55001).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future existence of this position 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. #96173)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH/MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - DELETION OF TWO
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET POSITIONS AND CREATION OF ONE PTNE POSITION IN COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
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 finds:
1. The resolution deletes (1) Accountant II position and one (1)
Account Clerk II position in Community Mental Health Fiscal Services
in anticipation of savings from the new fiscal system currently
being developed, and creates one (1) PTNE General Clerical position
in Community Mental Health Administration to perform some of the
duties associated with the Account Clerk II position to be deleted.
2. The savings resulting from the deletion of the Accountant II
position and the Account Clerk II position will more than offset the
costs associated with the creation of the requested PTNE General
Clerical position.
3. The net savings are estimated to be $31,189 for the remainder of
Fiscal Year 1995/1996, and $94,323 for Fiscal Year 1996/1997.
4. The savings have been redirected within the current Community Mental
Health budget, therefore budget amendments are not required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Amos,
Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett,
Law. (18)
NAYS: McPherson, Pernick, Jacobs, Kaczmar. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96176
BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Dennis Powers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PURCHASE OF HELP DESK MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the PEOA cites a recommendation for implementation of a Help Desk
Management Software System to improve customer support and response time; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has identified Q-Support
by DataWatch Corporation to be the most beneficial; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost to acquire software, implementation and training
is a total of $58,950; and
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300
WHEREAS there are available funds in Information Technology Fund to cover
the cost of the Help Desk Management Software System.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the acquisition of the Help Desk Management Software System.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96176)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PURCHASE OF HELP DESK MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE 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 the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. Information Technology proposes, and the Strategic Planning
Committee recommends, an improvement in the process of application
development through PEOA findings with the purchase of a Help Desk
Management System.
2. Total cost for the proposal is $58,950. Funds are available in the
Information Technology account for Data Processing Supplies (4-
63600-184-01-00-4818), no budget amendments are required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Powers supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Amos, Crake, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Sheriff - Marine Safety - 1996 Special Equipment Grant Reimbursement
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Monroe County - Override Governors Veto Funding Audit Education
b. CVT/County Meeting Minutes - July 11, 1996
OTHERS
Management and Budget
a. Equalization - Ind. Fac. Ex. in excess of 5% Ser
b. Equalization - Ind. Fac. Ex. in excess of 5% Ser
c. Equalization - Ind. Fac. Ex. in excess of 5% Ser
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Board adjourned at 10:58 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
August 29, 1996 at 9:30 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN JOHN McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson