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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1996.10.24 - 8219 386 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES October 24, 1996 Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 9:54 A.M. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (25) ABSENT: None. (0) Quorum present. Invocation given by Commissioner Dennis Powers. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Taub supported by Garfield to amend Miscellaneous Resolution #96221, PUBLIC SERVICES/VETERANS= SERVICES - VETERANS= CONVENTION FUNDING POLICY, which was adopted at the October 10, 1996 Board meeting. The amendment is corrected to read, as follows: delete the 3rd, 4th and 5th WHEREAS paragraphs; delete the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph; make the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph; and, add the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $1,000 be appropriated to the Marine Corps League, North Oakland County Detachment for its 1997 State convention. The amended resolution reads, as follows: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96221 BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/VETERANS= SERVICES - VETERANS= CONVENTION FUNDING POLICY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS State of Michigan Public Act 323 of 1939, MCL 35.481, authorizes counties or cities to appropriate from general fund dollars for conventions held by congressionally chartered veterans= organizations of the United States of America; and WHEREAS the Marine Corps League, North Oakland County Detachment has requested funds for their 1997 State Convention being held in Novi June 6, 7 and 8, 1997. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that no more than $1,000 be appropriated to any one veterans= organization in any one year for conventions held in the County of Oakland. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the County Executive establish a procedure for veterans= organizations to make application for funding. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $1,000 be appropriated to the Marine Corps League, North Oakland County Detachment for its 1997 State convention. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE 387 FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96221) BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/VETERANS= SERVICES - VETERANS= CONVENTION FUNDING POLICY 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 the establishment of an account in the Veterans= Services Division, in the amount of $5,000 for veterans= conventions. 2. The appropriation will be included as part of the FY 1997 and FY 1997/1998 Budget review process. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Vote on Taub=s amendment: AYES: Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to amend Resolution #96221 carried. Moved by Wolf supported by Jensen the minutes of the October 10, 1996 Board meeting be approved, as corrected. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as corrected. Moved by Wolf supported by Jensen the minutes of the October 17, 1996 Board meeting be approved. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as printed. Moved by Wolf supported by Devine the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as follows: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, item a. #96231 - Delete the word AHills@ - the resolution refers to the City of Rochester. ITEMS NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE d. Community and Economic Development Apportionment of Local Tax Rates (Reason for suspension for Finance and Personnel Committee, item d. - Waiver of Rule III - Five day notification (Committee meeting held 10/24/96) PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE c. Sheriff=s Department - Contract Amendment for Law Enforcement Services in the Charter Township of Commerce (Reason for suspension for Public Services Committee, item c. - Waiver of Rule III - Five day notification (Committee meeting held 10/24/96); and Rule XII/E - Direct referral to Finance and Personnel Committee) Vote on suspension: AYES: Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24) 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 County Executive L. Brooks Patterson appointing the following persons to fill vacancies on the Substance Abuse Advisory Council, for terms running from October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1998: Henry Hunter, Jr. Coordinated Behavioral Health Management Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 388 Jacob Michael Heritage Church of Christ Barbara J. Spivack Gerger-Spivack & Associates Walid Gammouh Arab-American & Chaldean Council The following people were re-appointed to the Council for two-year terms running from October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1998: Gerald Pillars Oakland County Sheriff=s Department Rosalie Schwartz There being no objections, the appointments and re-appointments were confirmed. Clerk read a letter from County Executive L. Brooks Patterson appointing Richard Deighton, of Oakland County Community Mental Health, to the Substance Abuse Advisory Council for a term running from October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Sandra Lindsey. There being no objections, the appointment was confirmed. The following people addressed the Board: Renee Crouch, Corporation Counsel Gerald Poisson, Bill Corsaut, Robert Haney, David Loeffler, Hope Cummins and Carol Vainer. REPORT (Misc. #96238) BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Dennis N. Powers, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO IMPLEMENT NEW HUMAN RESOURCE AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION (HRFIS) SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Strategic Planning Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on October 16, 1996, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96238 BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO IMPLEMENT NEW HUMAN RESOURCE AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION (HRFIS) SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS a broad-based committee of departmental representatives from Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Treasurer, and Information Technology have been evaluating human resource and financial information system solutions; and WHEREAS the committee utilized information from the Request for Proposal (RFP), user departments, and vendor presentations to determine an acceptable solution; and WHEREAS with the assistance of Plante and Moran, LLP, the committee is recommending KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP (KPMG) as the prime contractor and solution provider for these systems; and WHEREAS KPMG Financial Management Performance Series is deemed Abest of breed@ to serve the County=s financial needs by the committee; and WHEREAS the PeopleSoft Human Resource and Payroll software is chosen as the most suitable for that operational aspect and link with the chosen financial system; and WHEREAS negotiations have resulted in a turnkey concept with a cost of $6.9 million; and WHEREAS validation of information, including costing in the proposed contract, has been completed; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 389 WHEREAS cost benefit analysis indicates that the proposal is within acceptable parameters. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners agrees with the Human Resource and Financial Information System Selection Committee on the choice of KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP (KPMG) as prime contractor and solution provider for these systems. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED KPMG will take responsibility for all hardware, software, operating systems, database, including third party products, to ensure the successful implementation and operation of the solution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED KPMG will coordinate all purchase orders, license agreements, sublicense agreements, and system integration, to ensure a fully compatible and operational system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED KPMG has provided assurances that the equipment will meet the current and future requirements of the County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED KPMG assures that the software meets the conditions set forth in the Request for Proposal, complies with all federal and state reporting requirements and meet the Year 2000 compliance issue. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the KPMG proposal includes extensive training for each user in the County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the payment plan, based on delivery and acceptance by the County, has been developed such that acceptance will be only considered when satisfaction has been achieved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED KPMG will provide a performance bond in an amount equal to the contract price and will maintain all insurances as requested by the County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the project be funded from the following General Fund Designated Fund Balances: 1-10100-492-063 Designated for Human Resource/Payroll System $1,500,000 1-10100-492-030 Designated Special Purpose 3,500,000 1-10100-492-056 Designated for Financial System 1,900,000 $6,900,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1996 Budget be amended as follows: Non-Departmental - Revenue 3-10100-909-01-00-9901 Prior Years Balance $6,900,000 Non-Departmental - Expenditures 4-10100-901-01-00-3357 HR/Financial Information System $6,900,000 $ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Copy of Package Software and Implementation Assistance Contract on file in the County Clerk=s office. Moved by Douglas supported by Amos the Strategic Planning Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Douglas supported by Amos the resolution be adopted. AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96239 BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/EQUALIZATION DIVISION - CREATION OF ONE (1) EQUALIZATION APPRAISER I AND ONE (1) CLERK II POSITION FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHFIELD ASSESSING CONTRACT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Township of Southfield does not have a certified assessor; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 390 WHEREAS the County was previously under contract to perform personal property appraisals for the Township of Southfield; and WHEREAS the County has entered into a new contract with the Township of Southfield to perform the annual assessment of Real Property in addition to Personal Property (see attached contract); and WHEREAS the Township of Southfield has agreed to pay a fee of $12.00 per real property description and $10.55 per personal property description for an increase in annual revenue of approximately $71,000; and WHEREAS provision of these services will require one additional Equalization Appraiser I and one additional Clerk II position which will be fully funded by contract revenue. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the creation, in the Department of Community and Economic Development, Equalization Division, of one (1) governmental funded Equalization Appraiser I position (Grade 9) and one (1) governmental funded Clerk II position (Grade 2), effective 11/9/96. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of these positions will be contingent upon contract funds to cover the full cost of the positions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1996 and 1997 Budget is amended as follows: General Fund 1996 1997 Revenue: 3-10100-194-01-00-2510 Reimb. - Equalization $ 8,321 $59,406 Expenditure: 4-10100-194-01-00-1001 Salaries $ 5,561 38,378 4-10100-194-01-00-2074 Fringe Benefits 2,596 16,848 4-10100-194-01-00-6750 Telephone Expense 164 480 4-10100-194-01-00-9998 Misc. Capital Outlay 3,700 $ 8,321 $59,406 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Copy of Agreement Between the Township of Southfield and the County of Oakland on file in County Clerk=s office. Moved by Douglas supported by Law the resolution be adopted. AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96240 BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 1996-1998 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 214 (JAIL HEALTH CLINIC NURSES) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Teamsters, Local 214, have been negotiating a contract covering approximately 14 employees; and WHEREAS a 3-year agreement has been reached for the period January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1998, and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and WHEREAS the agreement includes a 3.5% salary increase for calendar year 1996, a 3.5% salary adjustment or an adjustment equal to the general non- represented employees= salary adjustment, if greater than 3.5% in 1997 and a Ame too@ salary adjustment in 1998; and WHEREAS the amount of increase for 1996 equals $17,914 in salaries and $8,047 in fringe benefits; and WHEREAS funds have been included in the 1996 Health Division/Jail Health Clinic Unit budget to cover this increase, no additional appropriation is required; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 391 WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 1997 and Fiscal Year 1997/1998 increases are included in the Executive Recommendation; 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 Teamsters, Local 214, covering the period of January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1998, is approved and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Copy of Collective Bargaining Agreement 1996-1998 on file in 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, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96241 BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Finance and Personnel Committee on Local Taxes has examined certificates, statements, papers and records submitted to it from the various townships, cities and villages having taxes to be spread upon the County Tax Roll, and has checked these documents with the pertinent laws, specifically Section 37 General Property Tax Laws, and has caused corrections to be made where necessary; and WHEREAS your committee has prepared tax certificates showing the certified rates as adjusted by MCL 211.24E, MCL 211.34, MCL 211.34D, and MCL 211.34E of the General Property Tax Laws, authorized to be spread against state equalized valuations, which certificates are submitted herewith and which are the basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Clerk to sign these certificates; and WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan amended Article IX of the constitution and added Section 36; and WHEREAS the legislature, as directed, implemented said legislation under Section 37 of the General Property Tax Act and the 1976 State School Code, as amended; and WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan voted to limit school operating levies on homestead and non-homestead property taxes in accordance with this report. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board adopt the attached certificates from the Finance and Personnel Committee with the recommendations herein contained as part of the permanent records of the Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the several tax certificates on which the attached tabulation was based, thereby authorizing and directing the various assessing officers to spread the rates against the taxable valuation set forth herein for 1996. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk=s office. Moved by Douglas supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 392 AYES: Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY BOARD (FORMERLY CALLED THE OAKLAND COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the appointment to the Oakland County Family Independence Agency Board on October 14, 1996, reports with the recommendation that Clarence Green be reappointed for a three-year term, expiring 10/31/99. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Schmid supported by McPherson the General Government Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Schmid supported by McPherson the re-appointment of Clarence Green to the Oakland County Family Independence Agency Board, for a three-year term, expiring 10/31/99, be confirmed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the re-appointment of Clarence Green to the Oakland County Family Independence Agency Board, for a term ending 10/31/99, was confirmed. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96217 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1996 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Inland Lake Level Act No. 146 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended by Act No. 59 of 1995 (Part 307), the Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates and maintains 34 level control devices/structures and 6 lake augmentation pumps that regulate the legally established water level of 51 lakes located within Oakland County; and WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and maintenance that are recoverable via assessments against the various benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Lake Level Districts; and WHEREAS Section 30722(4) of said Act No. 59 of 1995 requires that the Drain Commissioner obtain approval from the Board of Commissioners prior to levying any lake level assessment in excess of $10,000.00 annually; and WHEREAS for the year 1996 the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 27 separate Lake Level Districts the total aggregate amount of $289,140.47 for operation, maintenance and repair purposes, as itemized on the listing attached hereto, of which 10 of the proposed assessments are in excess of the said $10,000.00 limit, thereby requiring Board of Commissioner authorization. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year 1996, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the level of various lakes in Oakland County, the total aggregate amount of $289,140.47, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against all of the benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of the Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 393 27 separate Lake Level Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto, including 10 assessments in excess of $10,000.00. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of 1996 Lake Level Assessments for Maintenance and Operation on file in County Clerk=s office. FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96217) BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1996 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 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 the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect $289,140.47 against all benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls for the purpose of operating and maintaining the level of various lakes located within Oakland County. Ten of the assessments exceed $10,000 and require board approval under Section 24 of the Inland Lake Level Act No. 146 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended by Act No. 52 of 1992. 2. Due to road acreage located within district limits, the County=s share of the assessments is $1,648.94 against the Non-Departmental account for Road Commissioner - Drain Assessments. Funding is available for this line item. Therefore, no budget amendment is required. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Commissioner Palmer introduced the resolution, stating a motion to adopt was made and supported at the September 26, 1996 Board meeting. Vote on resolution: AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96218 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1996 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, also known as the Drain Code, the Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates and maintains a number of open ditch or enclosed drains at various locations throughout Oakland County; and WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and maintenance that are recoverable via assessments against the various benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Drainage Districts; and WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the said Drain Code permits the Drain Commissioner to levy assessments against Drainage Districts of drains established in accordance with said Chapter 4, for operation, maintenance, cleanout and repair purposes, provided such assessments not exceed $2,500.00 per mile of drain per year, or fraction thereof; and WHEREAS for the year 1996 the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 49 Drainage Districts the total aggregate amount of $140,853.52 for the maintenance, operation, cleanout and repair of 49 drains, all in accordance with Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 394 the said $2,500.00 per mile of drain per year limitation, as itemized on the listing attached hereto. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year 1996, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing 49 drains located in Oakland County, the total aggregate amount of $140,853.52, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against all of the benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of the 49 Drainage Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of 1996 Drain Assessments for Maintenance and Operation on file in County Clerk=s office. FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96218) BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1996 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS 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 the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collec t $140,8 53.52 agains t all benefi tting proper ties and govern ment entiti es compri sing the assess ment rolls for the purpos e of operat ing, mainta ining, cleani ng and repair ing 49 drains locate d within Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 395 Oaklan d County . 2. The County=s share of the assessment for road drainage benefit is a one time charge of $7,403.99 against the Non-Departmental account for Road Commission - Drain Assessments. Funding is available for this expense. Therefore, no budget amendment is required. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Commissioner Palmer introduced the resolution, stating a motion to adopt was made and supported at the September 26, 1996 Board meeting. Vote on resolution: AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT (Misc. #96230) BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION - LEASE AGREEMENT FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME AT 5030 BORDMAN ROAD, ADDISON TOWNSHIP To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on October 1, 1996, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96230 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION - LEASE AGREEMENT FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME AT 5030 BORDMAN ROAD, ADDISON TOWNSHIP To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board approved an intent to lease resolution for the property at 5030 Bordman Road, Addison Township, Dryden, Michigan; and WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health desires to proceed on procurement of this property through a lease for use in specialized residential programming; and WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health intends to use this facility as a short term (under 30 days length of stay), six (6) bed, crisis home for adults with mental illness in northern Oakland County; and WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health has requested and received an independent appraisal for this property; and WHEREAS the terms of the lease include commencement on the date of owner provision of certificate of occupancy and an end of May 31, 2001; and WHEREAS the lease terms further include payment of monthly lease amount of $1,800 for a total first term payment sum of $108,000; and WHEREAS Thomas and Sharon Crisan, owners, have agreed to make specific property improvements to be detailed in the lease; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 396 WHEREAS this lease agreement has been reviewed by Corporation Counsel and Facilities Management; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board has approved and recommends this lease agreement between the County of Oakland and Thomas and Sharon Crisan, owners of 5030 Bordman Road, Addison Township. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the acceptance of this lease agreement in the amount of $1,800.00 monthly for a term to expire May 31, 2001. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its Chairperson or designee to execute the attached lease agreement. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of Specialized Residential Services Lease Agreement on file in the County Clerk=s office. FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96230) BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION - LEASE AGREEMENT FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME AT 5030 BORDMAN ROAD, ADDISON TOWNSHIP 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-references resolution and finds: 1. The resolution requests authorization and acceptance of a lease for a specialized residential program home located at Bordman Road in Addison Township for use as a short term crisis home. 2. The agreement with Thomas and Sharon Crisan, owners, is for a period of five years, commencing on the date of owner provision of certificate of occupancy and ending on May 31, 2001 at an annual rate of $21,600. 3. This cost has been incorporated in the 1996/1997 Community Mental Health State Spending Plan. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Moved by Palmer supported by Dingeldey the Public Services Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Discussion followed. Moved by Palmer supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted. AYES: Johnson, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Dingeldey, Douglas, Holbert. (8) NAYS: Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Wolf, Crake, Devine, Garfield, Huntoon. (17) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution failed. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96231 BY: Public Services Committee, Shelly Taub, Chairperson IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - CITY OF ROCHESTER To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971 and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as has been the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 397 various miscellaneous resolutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the sirens purchased; and WHEREAS the City of Rochester, has executed the attached purchase agreement; and WHEREAS the City of Rochester has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total estimated cost of one siren; and WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the City of Rochester agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said siren purchased under this agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the appropriation of $4,250. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is contingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between the County and the City of Rochester. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Purchase Agreement on file in County Clerk=s office. FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96231) BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - CITY OF ROCHESTER 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 City of Rochester has issued a purchase agreement for the purchase of a fire siren and requested to become part of the County=s centrally activated tornado warning system. 2. The total cost of the siren is $17,000. 3. The City of Rochester has agreed to pay $12,750, seventy-five percent (75%) of the estimated cost of the siren. 4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated cost, $4,250. 5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership and be responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the siren. 6. Funds are available in the 1996 Contingency Account to cover the County=s share of the purchase cost. 7. The County=s portion of $4,250 is requested to be transferred from the 1996 Contingency Account to the Emergency Management line item for Capital Outlay as follows: 4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency ($4,250) 4-22100-141-30-05-5998 Disaster Control 4,250 $ 0 FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Moved by Taub supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted. AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT (Misc. #96232) BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: ADOPTION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY WELL PROTECTION AND EDUCATION POLICY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 398 Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance and Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on October 17, 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 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96232 BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson IN RE: ADOPTION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY WELL PROTECTION AND EDUCATION POLICY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the supply of safe potable water is fundamental to individual public and community health; and WHEREAS on October 30, 1995, the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners announced the formation of the Residential Water Task Force for the purpose of investigating current well water policies; and WHEREAS the Residential Water Task Force, appointed on November 9, 1995, consisting of three commissioners, one representative of the Human Services Department, two registered well drillers, two township supervisors, one township code official, one realtor, one environmentalist and one citizen with well contamination, was charged with three primary tasks: 1. To review all statutes and County policies allowing and/or requiring County and local municipality responsibilities to protect, test or inspect single family home well installations and the water they provide, and to determine what the private sector requires for their participation; 2. To identify and record substantiated problems, the type and number of documented occurrences, and the resulting problems they caused; 3. To evaluate what is currently being provided and make recommendations for improvements, establishing methods of evaluation for existing and recommended changes to guarantee accountability and quality assurance. WHEREAS the Task Force=s final recommendations passed the Public Services Committee and Board of Commissioners as part of Miscellaneous Resolution #96096 which directed the Oakland County Health Division to utilize the Final Recommendations of the Residential Water Task Force and report back to Public Services Committee on or before June 4, 1996; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has not been given the status of a number of the recommendations the Task Force made; and WHEREAS municipalities have certified inspectors under the BOCA or State Building Code and some are currently performing well inspections, and/or requiring water samples to be taken on new homes; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners desires to help safeguard public health by working with local municipalities without usurping local power or authority and without government duplication. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the adoption of the attached AOakland County Well Protection and Education Policy@. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Oakland County Well Protection and Education Policy on file in County Clerk=s office. Moved by Taub supported by Palmer the Finance and Personnel Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Taub supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 399 Discussion followed. Chairperson McCulloch asked Bill Hampton, attorney for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, to address the Board with his views on the Oakland County Well Protection and Education Policy. Discussion followed. Vote on resolution: AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson. (24) NAYS: Law. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96242 BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE 1996-1998 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Commerce Township has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to provide law enforcement services for the Township (Miscellaneous Resolution #95316); and WHEREAS paragraph 23 of this contract provides that an amendment to this contract must be approved by concurrent resolutions of both the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Commerce Township Board; and WHEREAS Commerce Township has approved 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 five (5) Patrol Investigators being contracted and bring the total number of contracted deputies to nineteen (19); and WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Patrol Investigator for Commerce Township under the terms of this contract. 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 Charter Township of Commerce to increase the number of Patrol Investigators from the four (4) to a new total of five (5). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position be created in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Protective Services Division of the Sheriff's Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle (with mobile and prep radio) be added to the County fleet. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on October 26, 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 County Clerk=s office. FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #96242) BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN COMMERCE TOWNSHIP 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. Commerce Township has requested an amendment to their Law Enforcement Services Contract with the Sheriff, effective October 26, 1996, by adding one (1) Patrol Investigator. Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 400 2. This change will increase the total number of officers contracted to Commerce Township to 19. 3. The new position will require the creation of one (1) Deputy II position in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Protective Services Division of the Sheriff=s Department. It will also be necessary to purchase one (1) patrol vehicle, one (1) mobile radio, one (1) portable hand-held radio and one (1) mobile data terminal. 4. Revenues and expenditures are anticipated to increase by $17,848 in 1996, $61,277 in Fiscal Year 1997 and $81,818 in Fiscal Year 1997/1998. 5. The 1996 budget, Fiscal Year 1997 budget and Fiscal Year 1997/1998 budget are recommended to be amended per the attached worksheet. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Copy of Law Enforcement Services Contracts worksheets on file in County Clerk=s office. Moved by Taub supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted. AYES: Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Quarles, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96243 BY: David L. Moffitt, District #18 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOLUNTARY GUIDELINES ON COMMISSIONERS= USE OF COUNTY COMPUTERS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in the Information Age, more effective communication between elected officials, County staff and constituents will result in a more responsive, better informed government and constituency; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners and the County Executive have conceived and implemented a comprehensive data and information reorganization at Oakland County that has included permitting County Commissioners to have use of County personal computers; and WHEREAS public perception of the intended purpose and use of these computers may impede the benefits of development of County info-sharing if a statement of guidelines regarding their purpose and use is not developed; and WHEREAS regulations for the use of vehicles currently exist, and were recently beneficially revised, following public belief that such vehicles were being used for personal purposes, same possibly serving as a beginning model for the development of such guidelines. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners form an Ad Hoc Study Committee to develop voluntary guidelines regarding the use by County Commissioners of County computers. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. David L. Moffitt, Thomas A. Law The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96244 BY: Donald Jensen, Shelley Taub IN RE: ROAD COMMISSION (SUPPORT) FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO INCREASE ROAD IMPROVEMENT REVENUES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 401 WHEREAS good roads and streets are vital to the stability, economic well- being and quality of life in Oakland County and its communities and the State of Michigan; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan is a significant contributor to the Nation=s economic recovery and resurgence; and WHEREAS road maintenance and improvement needs in the State of Michigan and Oakland County have historically been under-funded at the federal level; and WHEREAS due to increasing traffic volumes and aging and deteriorating road and street conditions in the State of Michigan, the road infrastructure situation in Oakland County and the State of Michigan, is critical at best; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan and Oakland County subsidize other areas of the nation in spite of their own growing lists of critical road maintenance and improvement needs. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests its congressmen and senators to initiate and support legislation that improves the return of road revenues to the State of Michigan through allocation policies commensurate with its revenue generation at the Federal level. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to all Michigan senators and congressmen, and the Michigan Association of Counties. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Donald Jensen, Shelley Taub, David L. Moffitt, Thomas A. Law The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96245 BY: Donald Jensen, Shelley Taub IN RE: ROAD COMMISSION - (SUPPORT) STATE LEGISLATION CREATING EQUITY IN ROAD REVENUES IMPROVEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS good roads and streets are vital to the stability, economic well- being and quality of life in Oakland County and its communities; and WHEREAS due to increasing traffic volumes, aging and deteriorating road and street conditions, as well as the largest amount of unfunded road needs in the state, the road infrastructure situation in Oakland County is critical at best; and WHEREAS road revenues returned to Oakland County=s Road Commission, cities and villages has never been sufficient to meet the magnitude of the maintenance and improvement needs of the County=s roads and the cities= and villages= streets; and WHEREAS Oakland County=s contribution to road revenues has historically and substantially exceeded the County=s return from those funds; and WHEREAS Oakland County continues its donor status by subsidizing other areas of the State and the nation in spite of its own growing list of critical road maintenance and improvement needs. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests its state legislators to initiate and support legislation that would provide equity in return of road revenues to Oakland County commensurate with its generation of revenue at the State level. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to all Oakland County State legislators, and the Michigan Association of Counties. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Donald Jensen, Shelley Taub, David L. Moffitt, Thomas A. Law, Dennis N. Powers The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referrals: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE a. Family Independence Agency - Child Care Fund Expenditures Approved Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 24, 1996 402 b. Ken Rogers - Trade Video Conferencing GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE a. Community Mental Health Vacancy - John Donaldson=s Resignation Letter PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE a. Ken Rogers - Trade Video Conferencing PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE a. Family Independence Agency - Child Care Fund Expenditures Approved There were no objections to the referrals. The meeting adjourned at 11:25 A.M. to the call of the Chair or November 7, 1996 at 9:30 A.M. LYNN D. ALLEN JOHN McCULLOCH Clerk Chairperson