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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
March 20, 1997
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 9:45 A.M. in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
ABSENT: Holbert (with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Fran Amos.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wolf supported by Jensen the minutes of the March 6, 1997 Board meeting be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as printed.
Moved by Wolf supported by Coleman the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as
follows:
ITEM NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
c. Prosecuting Attorney - 1997 Cooperative Reimbursement Program Agreement
Acceptance
(Reason for suspension: Waiver of Rule III - 5 Day Notification (Committee meeting held
03/20/97)
AYES: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
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Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the
agenda carried.
Commissioner Jacobs, along with Chairperson McCulloch, presented State Representative Nancy
Quarles a plaque, acknowledging her outstanding service as an Oakland County Commissioner.
The following people addressed the Board: Marjorie Schmidt, Judy Hall and Curt Lowenthal.
At the request of Commissioner Pernick, the Chairperson requested the Public Services
Committee to review the Community Mental Health issue of transferring residential services
from MORC. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97051
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue A. Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DETROIT EDISON FOUNDATION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HANDBOOK RE-
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Court, as the lead agency for the Oakland County Task
Force on Domestic Violence, applied to the Detroit Edison Foundation for a re-grant in the
amount of $6,000; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Edison Foundation has awarded the Oakland County Circuit Court the
same amount as requested in the grant proposal; and
WHEREAS the grant award is for funding to print booklets to assist in the reduction of domestic
violence in Oakland County with the stipulation that the Detroit Edison Foundation logo be
included on the printed materials and that the Detroit Edison Foundation be acknowledged in a
press release; and
WHEREAS the grant funding covers 100% of the project cost and requires no local matching
funding share nor new personnel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the Domestic Violence re-grant from Detroit Edison Foundation in the amount of $6,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following amendment is recommended to the 1997
Adopted Budget:
Revenue 1997
3-27580-311-01-00-2185 Edison Grant $6,000
Expenditure
4-27580-311-01-00-3128 Prof. Services 6,000
$ 0
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to approve minor
changes and extensions, within fifteen (15) percent of the award as originally approved.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Millard the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid,
Taub, Amos. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSTAIN: Wolf. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97052
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 1997 COOPERATIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (CRP) CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency, Office of Child Support has approved
Oakland County Friend of the Court's 1997 Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program
(CRP) Contract, effective January 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997; and
WHEREAS the contract application and award is for a 9 month period to conform to the change
in the County fiscal year; and
WHEREAS the 1997 Title IV-D program totals $6,965,975 of which $553,118 will be funded by
fees collected, with the balance, $6,412,857, funded by the State, ($4,530,336) and the County
($1,882,521); and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 1997 award, when annualized, represents a 2.4% decrease from
1996; and
WHEREAS the contract has been approved by the County Executive's Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the 1997 Cooperative Reimbursement Program Contract through September 30, 1997 for
the Friend of the Court in the amount of $6,412,857.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future level of service, including personnel, is contingent
upon the level of funding from the State for this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to
any future commitment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the reimbursement agreement and to approve amendments and extensions
up to fifteen (15) percent variance from the award, consistent with the agreement as approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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Moved by Douglas supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97053
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - 1997 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT
PROGRAM AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney has applied for a renewal of the
Cooperative Reimbursement Program Contract with the Michigan Department of Social
Services, Office of Child Support in the amount of $1,134,289; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support has notified
the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney that the Cooperative Reimbursement Program
Contract has been approved for the period January 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997 in the
amount of $1,137,287 for the total program; and
WHEREAS the contract renewal will maintain proportionate funding levels of $823,499 (73%)
by the State and $313,788 (27%) by the County for a total program $1,137,287, which is an
increase of $2,899 over the initial application (see Schedule A as attached); and
WHEREAS the application and award reflect no personnel changes; and
WHEREAS the required County match of $313,788 is available in the 1997 Adopted Budget
under the Prosecuting Attorney's Grant Match line item; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to any future commitment;
and
WHEREAS the contract has been approved by the County Executive's Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the contract renewal for the Prosecuting Attorney's Cooperative Reimbursement Program
in the total amount of $1,137,287 for the period of January 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997
(State (73%) - $823,499; County match (27%) - $313,788).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1997 Adopted Budget is amended to reflect the grant
funding as detailed in Schedule B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future level of service, including personnel, will be
contingent upon the level of funding available from the State for this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the contract agreement and to approve amendments and extensions up to
fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as
approved.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedules A and B on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Kaczmar the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Amos, Coleman, Devine. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97054
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PROBATE COURT RENOVATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 1997 Capital Improvement Program includes as the first priority in the Building
Section a project to increase the size of two probate court rooms and to relieve overcrowded
conditions for the public and staff; and
WHEREAS there is 2,100 square feet of unfinished area in the West Wing Extension which
would provide interim relief for these overcrowded conditions; and
WHEREAS the design and scope of work for the Probate Court improvements is estimated to be
$770,000, inclusive of a 10% contingency, as outlined on the attached Probate Court Capital
Improvement Program, Phases I-VI.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby approve the Probate Court Renovation, as delineated in the attached Renovation for
the Probate Court, dated March 11, 1997.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Probate Court Capital Improvement Project, Phases I-VI and Request Authorization to
Proceed with Renovations for the Probate Court, March 11, 1997 on file in County Clerk=s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97040
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BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AND
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL ACREAGE AT
LYON OAKS COUNTY PARK (PART OF TAX SIDWELL #22-06-300-001, 172.914 ACRES)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS upon recommendation of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission,
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepted the first grant from the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the acquisition of property in Lyon Township for
the Development of Lyon Oaks County Park and Rookery through the adoption of Miscellaneous
Resolution #90239; and
WHEREAS through the subsequent adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #92147, Oakland
County acquired 672 acres of property in Lyon Township, enabled by the grant from the
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, for the purpose of establishing a county park in a
section of the County not previously serviced by the County park system; and through an
additional DNR Grant and Parks and Recreation funds, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #94109, which allowed Oakland County to
acquire an additional 101 acres in Lyon Township; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that it is the recipient of
another grant in the amount of $630,000 from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to
acquire additional adjacent property in Lyon Township for the purpose of expanding recreational
opportunities and preserving open space for all residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has acted to pursue the purchase of this
property; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed
and approved the attached offer to Purchase Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to accept said grant in the
amount of $630,000 which shall be used for the acquisition of 172.914 acres in Lyon Township
as identified in the grant being part of Tax Sidwell #22-06-300-001, and authorizes the
negotiation for the acquisition of said real property, as per the attached offer to purchase in the
amount of $850,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
its Chairperson to execute the appropriate and necessary documents to conclude formal
negotiations for the acquisition of this property in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution
#91090.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement on file in the County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97040)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AND
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL ACREAGE AT
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LYON OAKS COUNTY PARK (PART OF SIDWELL #22-06-300-001, 172.914 ACRES)
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 resolution and finds:
1. Parks and Recreation seeks authorization to purchase 172.914 acres at Lyon Oaks valued
at $850,000.
2. Parks and Recreation is in receipt of a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust
Fund agreeing to pay 65% of the cost or appraised value of this property, which ever is less, up to
a maximum of $630,000.
3. At the current estimated purchase price the Grant will provide $552,500 and Parks and
Recreation will use $297,500 from their available fund balance.
4. No budget amendments are required at this time.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos,
Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97041
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE
THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL ACREAGE AT LYON OAKS COUNTY PARK (PART
OF TAX SIDWELL #22-06-300-001, 25.559 ACRES)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS upon recommendation of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission,
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepted the first grant from the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the acquisition of property in Lyon Township for
the Development of Lyon Oaks County Park and Rookery through the adoption of Miscellaneous
Resolution #90239; and
WHEREAS through the subsequent adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #92147, Oakland
County acquired 672 acres of property in Lyon Township, enabled by the grant from the
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, for the purpose of establishing a county park in a
section of the County not previously serviced by the County park system; and through an
additional DNR Grant and Parks and Recreation funds, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #94109, which allowed Oakland County to
acquire an additional 101 acres in Lyon Township; and
WHEREAS in addition to the grant in the amount of $630,000 from the Michigan Natural
Resources Trust Fund to acquire additional adjacent property in Lyon Township, the Parks and
Recreation Commission has set aside $550,000 in additional funds for the purchase of 25.559
acres; and
WHEREAS the Parks and Recreation Commission has acted to pursue the purchase of this
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additional property; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed
and approved the attached offer to Purchase Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to undertake negotiations for
the acquisition of part of Tax Sidwell #22-06-300-001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
its Chairperson to execute the appropriate and necessary documents to conclude formal
negotiations for the acquisition of this property in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution
#91090, as per the attached offer to Purchase Agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement on file in the County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97041)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE
THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL ACREAGE AT LYON OAKS COUNTY PARK (PART
OF TAX SIDWELL #22-06-300-001, 25.559 ACRES)
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 resolution and finds:
1. Parks and Recreation seeks authorization to purchase 25.559 acres of property at Lyon
Oaks valued at $550,000.
2. Money is available in Parks and Recreation fund balance to cover this purchase.
3. No budget amendments are required at this time.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #97050)
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION/COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT - USE
OF COUNTY LAND AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFENDERS SENTENCED TO
PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR TREE DISTRIBUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on March 11,
1997, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
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report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #97050)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION/COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT - USE
OF COUNTY LAND AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFENDERS SENTENCED TO
PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR TREE DISTRIBUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed on March 11, 1997, Miscellaneous
Resolution #97050, entitled, ACommunity Corrections Division/Community Service Unit - Use
of County Land and Community Service Offenders Sentenced to Perform Community Service
Hours for Tree Distribution@ reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97050
BY: John Garfield, Commissioner, District No. 9
IN RE: COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION/COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT - USE
OF COUNTY LAND AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFENDERS SENTENCED TO
PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR TREE DISTRIBUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the opportunity exists to provide trees, free of charge, to Oakland County parks,
communities, schools, and other public entities in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS there is land that is owned by Oakland County and its agencies that is available for
the storage of trees prior to their being distributed to the requesting entities; and
WHEREAS State statute provides that sentenced probationers over the age of 18 years who are
capable of performing manual labor can perform work for non-profit charitable organizations and
can perform lawful labor for the benefit of the County; and
WHEREAS the distribution and planting of trees throughout the County would contribute to the
welfare of the citizens of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the utilization of the Community Corrections Division/Community Service Unit
promotes the development of good work habits which assist in enhancing the employability of
these individuals.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does
hereby request that land be made available for tree storage and that Community Service
participants be utilized for the distribution of these trees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all seedlings supplied will be planted in Oakland County
parks and all trees not utilized by Oakland County parks will be made available to municipalities
within the County.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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John Garfield, District No. 9
Moved by Taub supported by Garfield the Public Services Committee Report and the Planning
and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Garfield supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended in the third WHEREAS
paragraph to read as follows:
WHEREAS State statutes provide that sentenced probationers over the age of 18 years, and
youth community service probationers aged 14 to 17, who are capable of performing manual
labor can perform work for non-profitable charitable organizations and can perform lawful labor
for the benefit of the County; and
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97055
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CREATION OF TWO (2) SHERIFF
COMMUNICATIONS AGENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting two additional dispatchers for the Communications Unit;
and
WHEREAS the Communications Unit has had increased work load activity due to the increase in
the number of contracts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff feels that these positions for dispatch are of a critical nature to the fire
and police community; and
WHEREAS the cost for these positions are being paid for by the communities that we have under
contract; and
WHEREAS the attached Schedule A refers to the breakdown of cost reimbursement for these
positions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of two (2) Sheriff Communication Agents in the Communications Unit,
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Technical Services Division, of the Sheriff=s Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
these two positions are authorized through September 30, 1998. Continuation of the positions
beyond September 30, 1998, will be contingent upon review and recommendation during the
1999 budget process.
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.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97056
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATE RFP PANEL FOR MANAGED CARE
CONSULTANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS among the many issues currently impacting the delivery of Community Mental
Health services, the shift to a managed care delivery system is one of the most complex; and
WHEREAS recognizing that managed care and the structure of the mental health delivery system
is one of the most pressing matters, the Board of Commissioners created a Task Force to explore
this issue; and
WHEREAS the magnitude and depth of this new delivery system is of such complexity that
professional expertise will be necessary to fully understand and restructure our system to
encompass this new approach to mental health care.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does
hereby establish a Request for Proposal for a Managed Care Consultant Task Force to be
comprised of the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, the Chair of the Public Services
Committee, and the Chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee and two other members to be
appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, for the purpose of developing a
proposal seeking the services of a consultant to assist in the design of a managed care system for
Oakland County Community Mental Health Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Managed Care Consultant Task Force be authorized to
coordinate with the Purchasing Division for the issuance of a formal Request for Proposal (RFP)
to firms or individuals qualified to provide consulting services on managed care and to evaluate
the responses to the RFP and subsequently report its recommendation to the Board of
Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
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Moved by Kaczmar supported by McPherson the resolution be amended in the NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, by deleting the words ARequest for Proposal for
a@ so the paragraph reads:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does
hereby establish a Managed Care Consultant Task Force to be comprised of the Chairperson of
the Board of Commissioners, the Chair of the Public Services Committee, and the Chair of the
Finance and Personnel Committee and two other members to be appointed by the Chairperson of
the Board of Commissioners, for the purpose of developing a proposal seeking the services of a
consultant to assist in the design of a managed care system for Oakland County Community
Mental Health Services.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97057
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH/MSU EXTENSION - ACCEPTANCE OF
TOBACCO TAX RESPITE EXPANSION FUNDS FOR 4-H PROGRAM AND CREATION
OF ONE (1) POSITION IN MSU EXTENSION - OAKLAND COUNTY/4-H
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Mental Health has expanded its tobacco tax respite
funding authorization to Community Mental Health for their 4-H Program, increasing it by
$50,000 for Fiscal Year 1996/1997, October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997; and
WHEREAS these funds are categorical, and must be expended for respite services for children
with serious emotional disturbance and their families; and
WHEREAS short-term trial collaboration between Oakland County Community Mental Health
and MSU Extension - Oakland County 4-H Youth Program for two week periods during 1995
and 1996 was found to be successful, with 90 children from Community Mental Health
outpatient clinics day treatment programs; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health desires to expand the trial day camp
approach to four (4) camp sessions (3-4 days each) spring and summer; conduct weekend
education activities with families to foster planning scheduling and mentoring skills within the
family where chronic difficulties create and sustain crisis oriented thinking; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health proposes to expand MSU Extension -
Oakland County 4-H Program involvement on a fiscal year basis; and
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WHEREAS the increased demand for service is beyond MSU Extension - Oakland County=s
existing 4-H staff level and requires the creation of one (1) special revenue Recreation Specialist
position; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this funding obligates Community Mental Health to matching
funds in the amount $5,556 for Fiscal Year 1996/1997.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the additional Tobacco Tax Respite funds from the Michigan Department of Community
Health in the amount of $50,000 for Fiscal Year 1996/1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) special revenue Recreation Specialist position be
created in Public Services/MSU Extension - Oakland County 4-H Unit to coordinate the
program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program and position will be contingent
upon continued State funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move 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 #97045
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
(AMENDMENT #2)
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 three (3) Deputy II (no-fill) resulting in a
new total of six (6) Deputy II (no-fill) being contracted and bring the total number of contracted
deputies to twenty-two (22); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add three (3) Deputy II (no-fill) 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 Deputy II (no-fill) from the three (3) to a new
total of six (6).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three (3) Deputy II positions be created in the Contracted
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Patrol Unit, Protective Services Division of the Sheriff's Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) marked patrol vehicle (with mobile, prep radio and
MDT) be added to the County fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on March 22, 1997.
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. #97045)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE 1996-1998
(AMENDMENT #2)
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 by adding three (3) Deputy II (no-fill) positions, effective March 22,
1997.
2. This change will increase the total number of officers contracted to Commerce Township
to twenty-two (22), total number of contracted officers increases to 165.
3. The new position will require the creation of three (3) Deputy II positions 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. This change will cause an increase in budgeted revenue and expenditures of $124,086 in
Fiscal Year 1997 and $243,945 in Fiscal Year 1998.
5. The Fiscal Year 1997 Budget and the Fiscal Year 1998 Budget should be amended per
the attached worksheets.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of worksheets on file in County Clerk=s Office.
Moved by Taub supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Huntoon, Jacobs. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97044
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT - THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
DIVISION=S BUDGET FOR PROGRAM YEAR 1996/1997
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS notice of allocation of Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and other employment
and training funds has been received from the Michigan Jobs Commission and other entities, as
outlined in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS the funding allocations as shown in Attachment A for the total amount of
$6,986,450 serve as an estimate of Program Year 1996/1997 fund availability, subject to
finalization of some allocations from the Michigan Jobs Commission; and
WHEREAS the JTPA and other employment and training programs identified in Attachment A
are totally supported through Federal and State funds and require no financial match support
from the Oakland County General Fund; and
WHEREAS Article II of the Balance of Oakland County Workforce Development Board=s By-
Laws stipulates that the Board shall "provide policy guidance for, and exercise oversight with
respect to, the Balance of Oakland County Service Delivery Area=s activities under the JTPA@
in partnership with the Government of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Executive Committee of the Balance of Oakland County Workforce
Development Board has recommended the Employment and Training Division's Administrative
Budget for Program Year 1996/1997, as shown in Attachment B.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Employment and Training
Division's Budget for Program Year 1996/1997 be adopted for the total amount of $6,986,450, as
follows:
1. to establish an Administrative Budget of $864,205 for staff salaries, fringe benefits, and
related operating costs;
2. to establish an Administrative Budget of $434,525 for the program contractors'
administrative operating costs; and
3. to provide for an appropriation of $5,687,720 for employment and training program
operations and activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Employment and Training Division will prepare and
present a written status report to the Public Services Committee on a yearly basis.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copies of Attachments A and B on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97044)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
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IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT - THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
DIVISION=S BUDGET FOR PROGRAM YEAR 1996/1997
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. Oakland County has received notification of $6,986,450 in Job Training Partnership Act
(JTPA) and other employment and training funds, that are available from the Michigan Jobs
Commission and other entities for Program Year 1996/1997.
2. No additional personnel are required.
3. Grant funds will cover 100% of program cost, no additional County appropriation is
required.
4. The Fiscal Year 1997 Budget should be amended, as specified on the attached schedule,
to coincide with the latest award.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Employment and Training Division Program Year 1996/1997 Amended Budget on file
in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Jacobs the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #97048)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PURCHASE OF SERVICES
TO DEVELOP DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
recommends the following amendment:
AIn the third >WHEREAS= paragraph, change the total dollar amount from >$490,170' to
>$49,170'@
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move acceptance of the
foregoing report.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97048
BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Dennis Powers, Chairperson
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IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PURCHASE OF SERVICES
TO DEVELOP DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Performance Evaluation and Operations Audit (PEOA) cites a recommendation
for implementation of a Disaster Recovery Plan to ensure continued Information Technology
operations in the event of a disaster; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has identified Dataguard Recovery
Services of Louisville, Kentucky as a result of the issuance of a request for proposal and
evaluation of submitted proposals; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost to develop the Disaster Recovery Plan is a total of $490,170; and
WHEREAS there are available funds in the Information Technology Fund to cover the cost of
the Disaster Recovery Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Department of Information Technology to acquire a Professional Services
Contract for the purposes of developing a Disaster Recovery Plan.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97048)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PURCHASE OF SERVICES
TO DEVELOP DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN
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. As a result of a formal proposal and evaluation process, the Department of Information
Technology is recommending that the County enter into a Professional Services Contract to
develop a Disaster Recovery Plan for all data processing activities.
2. The estimated cost of the proposed contract is $49,170.
3. There are sufficient funds available in the Information Technology Fund (Account #4-
63600-181-01-00-3128) to cover the cost of said contract, therefore no additional appropriation
is necessary.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Powers supported by Jensen the Finance and Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Powers supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
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Moved by Powers supported by Jensen the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the Finance and Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97058
BY: David Moffitt, Donald Jensen, Thomas A. Law, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Dennis Powers,
Donn L. Wolf
IN RE: (SUPPORT) - NON-TAXATION ALTERNATIVES TO ROAD ENHANCEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS good roads are vital for the commercial viability, tourism, economic well-being,
safety, and quality of life in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County=s Road Commission and community have over 5,000 miles of road
to maintain, plus 310 miles of state highway under contract; and
WHEREAS the above factors are being jeopardized due to deteriorating pavement conditions, a
climbing accident rate, increasing traffic volumes and congestion, and a failure of the legislature
to adequately fund road maintenance and improvement projects; and
WHEREAS Michigan has ranked in the bottom 10 states for over 30 years of road funding, to the
point where Michigan ranks 49th in per capita spending on roads, and 50th in spending per
thousand miles of travel; and
WHEREAS it has been over 14 years since the legislature in Michigan voted to increase its 15
cent gas tax, when only 5 states have a lower rate, and the dollar amount generated declines every
year on a per vehicle basis as newer cars get increasingly better gas mileage; and
WHEREAS Oakland County receives back less than it generates each year in fuel taxes, and
thus, is a major donor county to the rest of the State; and
WHEREAS Oakland County suffers from inadequate federal fund allocations because, firstly,
Michigan is a donor state to the rest of the nation; secondly, because the state does not spend a
fair share of its federal funds in Oakland County; and thirdly, because the State Department of
Transportation last year deviated from its traditionally accepted sharing of federal ISTEA funds
by keeping most of the local portion to fund three expensive State projects; and
WHEREAS current law has for decades stipulated a fair and accepted distribution of State fuel
taxes which should be continued, but is under attack by those seeking to direct up to 70% of new
State road revenues, and up to 90% of all federal resources to the State Department of
Transportation; and
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WHEREAS legislative proposals to increase funding of the Michigan Transportation Fund, by
addressing gas and diesel taxes as well as other mechanisms, are being considered this year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
encourages legislators to actively seek non-tax alternatives to finance road enhancements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board strongly supports change in the road distribution
formula that would reduce the disparity between what Oakland County contributes versus what it
receives from State funds, due to decades of Oakland being a donor county to the other counties
and the State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board opposes any legislative effort to increase the
State share of road funds by dedicating portions of the revenues Aoff the top@, or prior to use of
the distribution formula for any special fund, purpose, agency, or cause, for any period of time, as
that would erode the local road funds and destroy decades of equitable funding arrangements and
inter-agency cooperation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board supports continued application of the 75%-25%
principle of federal aid sharing between the state and its local road agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby forms
an Ad Hoc Committee to be appointed by the Chairperson of the Board to study and report on
alternative means of funding road improvements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to all Oakland County
State legislators, the County=s legislative agents, and the Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
David L. Moffitt, Lawrence A. Obrecht,
Donn L. Wolf, Donald W. Jensen,
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
a. Michigan FIA - Prosecutor - Family Independence Agency Audit Report
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Michigan Department of Transportation - Excess Property (Southfield, Ferndale, Madison
Heights)
b. Barry County Board of Commissioners - Solid Waste Plan
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Michigan FIA - Prosecutor - Family Independence Agency Audit Report
b. Children=s Village Approval Study Report
There were no objections to the referrals.
The meeting adjourned at 10:38 A.M. to the call of the Chair or April 10, 1997 at 9:30 A.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN McCULLOCH
Deputy Clerk Chairperson
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