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OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
September 11, 1997
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 9:33 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (24)
ABSENT: Johnson. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Eugene Kaczmar.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wolf supported by Palmer the minutes of the August 14, 1997 Board
meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as
printed.
Moved by Wolf supported by McPherson the rules be suspended and the agenda
be amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
b. Facilities Management - Additional Storage Space for Clerk/Register
of Deeds
(Reason for suspension for Finance and Personnel Committee, item b: Waiver of
Rule XII(E), Direct Referral to Finance and Personnel Committee. This resolution
was not considered by the liaison committee, General Government.)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
b. Central Services - Oakland County International Airport - 1997 Grant
Program Acceptance/Land Acquisition
d. Circuit Court/Friend of the Court - 1997/1998 Medical Support
Enforcement Reimbursement Contract Acceptance
(Reason for suspension for General Government Committee, items b and d: Waiver
of Rule XII(E) - Direct Referral to Finance and Personnel Committee)
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
b. Drain Commissioner - John Garfield Drainage District Drain Bonds -
Full Faith and Credit Resolution
(Reason for suspension for Planning and Building Committee, item b: Waiver of
Rule XII - Direct Referral to Finance and Personnel Committee)
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Commissioner Douglas requested to add an item e under the Finance and
Personnel Committee to establish a time and date for a Public Hearing on the
1998 Budget.
AYES: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
Clerk read a thank you note from Anne Pernick, wife of County Commissioner
Lawrence Pernick.
Margaret Cooper, State Representative Tom Middleton and Robert Halsey
addressed the Board.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97145
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue A. Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - CHANGE TO MERIT RULE 5.4 - ELIMINATE RETAKES FOR
CONTINUOUS EXAMINATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Merit Rule 5.4.1.4 currently allows candidates to A. . .retake a
continuous examination, either in an attempt to pass an examination previously
failed or to improve their score . . . A; and
WHEREAS Merit Rule 5.4.1.4.4 enables applicants to A . . .review any
portion(s) of the examination prior to retaking that portion of the examination .
. .@, thereby permitting candidates to review and retake the same test to better
their score and resultant position on the eligible list; and
WHEREAS the enforcement of the aforementioned Merit Rules compromises the
validity of inferences drawn from selection test scores; and
WHEREAS it has become desirable to make changes in the wording of Rule 5.4
to eliminate retakes for continuous examinations as spelled out in the
attachments to this resolution, including the current and proposed wording; and
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution requires
that all changes in the rules and regulations of the Merit System shall be
submitted to the Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting of the Board and
shall become effective thirty (30) days after such meeting unless objection is
received in writing by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, in which
case the objection shall become a matter of business at the next meeting of the
Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading and distribution of this
notice and the attached copies of proposed changes to Merit Rule 5.4, to all
commissioners present and absent, is considered as the official submission to the
Board of Commissioners of the described changes in Rule 5.4.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed Changes to Merit Rule 5.4, Continuous Examinations, on
file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos. (23)
NAYS: Powers. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97179
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - ADDITIONAL RECORD STORAGE SPACE FOR
CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has mandated the establishment of the new
Family Court which will increase the amount of records requiring storage by the
Clerk/Register of Deeds beginning January 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS the current storage vault is 90% full; and
WHEREAS there are seven hundred square feet of area adjacent to the
existing vault which can be renovated to accommodate the anticipated increase of
records; and
WHEREAS it is estimated the conversion of three hundred square feet to
storage with the remainder of the space housing three clerical staff will be
sufficient to meet anticipated requirements and will allow additional conversion
to storage at a later date when needed; and
WHEREAS it is recommended the work be performed by in-house staff and
outside contractors obtained through the Purchasing Division; and
WHEREAS the total project cost for the Clerk/Register of Deeds record
storage renovation is estimated to be $79,000 which includes contingency amounts;
and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $79,000 is available in the 1997 Capital
Improvement Program under Miscellaneous Remodeling.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the
renovation of available space to allow additional record storage by the
Clerk/Register of Deeds for the State mandated Family Court.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $79,000, available in
the Capital Improvement Fund (40100), be transferred to the Project Work Order
Fund (40400).
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #97179)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - ADDITIONAL RECORD STORAGE SPACE FOR THE OAKLAND
COUNTY CLERK - REGISTER OF DEEDS
To the Oakland County Finance and Personnel Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the need for
additional high-density vault storage space for the Oakland County Clerk -
Register of Deeds and the Facilities Management Report dated August 26, 1997,
recommends approval of the project.
The Committee further recommends funding the total project cost of $79,000,
including contingency, be approved.
Additionally, the Planning and Building Committee supports the attached
Finance/Personnel Committee Resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I submit the
foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Moffitt the Planning and Building Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97180
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT FOR
1997
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports, approved by the
Board of Commissioners for Grades 1-21, provide a review and appeal process for
departments and employees wishing to challenge the salary grade placement of
classifications; and
WHEREAS the Second Quarterly Report for 1997 was submitted to the Finance
and Personnel Committee identifying the reviews requested and the salary grade
changes recommended by the Personnel Department after completion of this review
process; and
WHEREAS the Finance and Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved this
report; and
WHEREAS the annual cost of the recommended salary grade placement changes
for Governmental positions is $21,853 and the cost for the remainder of 1997 is
$1,093; and
WHEREAS the annual cost of the salary grade placement changes for the
Special Revenue/Proprietary positions is $1,658 and the cost for the remainder of
1997 is $83; and
WHEREAS funding is available to implement the recommended salary grade
changes for the Governmental positions in the Classification and Rate Change
Account; and
WHEREAS funding is available for the Special Revenue/Proprietary position
in that fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Second Quarterly Report
for 1997 which includes the following personnel actions:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-Position
Child Support Accounts Supv 9 10 12705-01613
(Reclass to new class titled 12705-02923
Reimbursement Supv I, Reg O/T)
Collection Supervisor 9 11 12701-00264
(Reclass to new class titled 12701-01111
Reimbursement Supv II, Reg O/T)
Accountant III 12 14 22101-01006
(Reclass to new class titled Supv-
Settlement & Distribution, No O/T)
Classification Agent 6 7 43318-06296
43318-06297
43318-06594
43318-07374
Printing Equipment Operator II 6 9 13830-01619
(Reclass to new class titled Printing
Equipment Operator III, Reg O/T)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1997/1998 Budget be amended as follows:
1997 1998
10100-909-01-00-9902 Class & Rate Chg. ($ 1,093) ($21,853)
21500-127-05-00-1001 Reimb./Child Support Salaries 354 7,068
21500-127-05-00-2075 Reimb./Child Support Fringes 155 3,102
10100-221-01-00-1001 Treasurer Salaries 157 3,135
10100-221-01-00-2075 Treasurer Fringes 69 1,376
10100-433-18-00-1001 Sheriff/Corr. Svs. Salaries 249 4,984
10100-433-18-00-2075 Sheriff/Corr. Svs. Fringes 109 2,188
$ -0- $ -0-
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 Millard the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97181
By: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 1997 SECOND QUARTER
FINANCIAL FORECAST AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 621 of 1978, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act
for Local Units of Government, provides for adjustments to the adopted budget;
and
WHEREAS in accordance with Oakland County General Appropriations Act
Section 22, which authorizes budget adjustments for variances between the
budgeted revenue and actual revenue, and Section 23, which authorizes budget
adjustments for variances between estimated revenue and projected expenditures,
adjustments are required; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year (FY) 1997 Second Quarter Financial Forecast Report
has identified several variances and budget amendments are recommended; and
WHEREAS Prosecuting Attorney stationary supplies and various publications
had to be revised to reflect the new administration and additional programs; and
WHEREAS services related to the design of an integrated Judicial
Information System project have exceeded the original estimates, additional State
Victim Witness revenue is available to cover all additional Prosecuting Attorney
expenses; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan will pay for the identification of center of
section points when approved through the peer review process as part of the
remonumentation program, reducing the amount needed for Clerk/Register of Deeds
Land Survey allocation; and
WHEREAS the Clerk/Register of Deeds has experienced increased cost for
postage, office supplies and printing of the County directory, additional
Mortgages revenue is available to cover these costs; and
WHEREAS funds from the Non-Departmental Account for implementation of the
new financial system, must be transferred to the Treasurer=s budget to cover a
professional services contract associated with the implementation of the cash
management portion of the system; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioner=s Program Evaluation Unit has excess
funds in their Professional Services Account to cover a travel and conference
expense not included in the original budget; and
WHEREAS the publications industry=s movement from print media to digital
format has required maintenance of duel formats in the Law Library, increasing
the Library Board=s expenses; favorability exists in the Library Board budget to
cover the additional expense; and
WHEREAS the County Executive Administration Division is experiencing
certain favorabilities in accounts which can be used to cover anticipated
shortfalls in other accounts; and
WHEREAS the Auditing Division=s Reimbursement of Salaries revenue will be
favorable in an amount sufficient to cover increased Office Supplies expense; and
WHEREAS the Health Division=s revenue budget reflects an unfavorable
variance due to a decline in third party reimbursement for cancer detection and
clinical programs; and
WHEREAS the Children=s Village continues to reflect an unfavorability in
Board and Care revenue due to the removal of state wards in order to service
local court wards; and
WHEREAS the Family Independence Agency (Social Services) Division=s budget
reflects favorability in Controllable Operating due to a decline in demand for
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independent living services and the number of neglect and abused placements in
private institutions and foster care; and
WHEREAS the Medical Examiner=s budget reflects unfavorable Medical Services
- Autopsies expenses due to increased work loads; and
WHEREAS computerized workstations are being installed in the Development
and Planning Division to facilitate the implementation of a county-wide
geographic information system, funds are available in the Community and Economic
Development Administration Division to cover these costs; and
WHEREAS the Clerk/Register of Deeds Land Transfer Tax will exceed budget
estimates to the extent that the favorability can be used to offset unfavorable
situations in other areas of the County; and
WHEREAS Treasurer=s fee collection for delinquent tax payments are under
budget due to less delinquencies under Proposition A; and
WHEREAS the amount of contracted assessment and appraisal work for the
Equalization Division is less than anticipated, reducing salary reimbursement
revenue, this loss is offset by reduced salaries and fringe benefits; and
WHEREAS Out-County Prisoner Housing expenditures are greater than
anticipated despite increased use of the Sheriff=s Brown Road facility,
favorability in Sheriff=s Detention salaries can be used to offset this expense;
and
WHEREAS the Sheriff expended $49,500 in unanticipated overtime due to the
July 2 storms; and
WHEREAS several minor accounting adjustments are required to correct errors
in previous resolutions effecting the Library Board, Management and Budget,
Facilities Management, Information Technology and Community and Economic
Development; and
WHEREAS the Non-Departmental Miscellaneous Capital Outlay Account requires
additional funds to balance; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield has requested to be included in the base map
conversion, in addition the remonumentation cost for older, established areas are
higher than anticipated due to the need to install a significant number of
monument boxes; and
WHEREAS adjustments are needed to various departmental budgets to reflect
the actual usage of internal service funds; and
WHEREAS Section 25 of the Fiscal Year 1997 General Appropriations Act
(Miscellaneous Resolution #96270) requires that the Board of Commissioners
receive a quarterly report regarding adjustments made to Inmate Accounts on
transactions billed in excess of ability to pay.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the
Fiscal Year 1997 Second Quarter Financial Forecast.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board authorizes amendments to the Fiscal
Year 1997 Budget as detailed on attached Schedules A, B, C, D, E and F.
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, B, C, D, E and F on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Jensen a Public Hearing be scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on September 25, 1997 in the Oakland County Board of Commissioner=s
Auditorium, to allow interested citizens to present comments on the Proposed
1998 Budget, as well as the proposed 4.3505 mills property tax rate to be levied
for operating purposes and .2439 mill to fund Oakland County Parks and Recreation
1998 Budget and .2236 mill for the Huron-Clinton Park Authority.
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AYES: Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
REPORT (Misc. #97141)
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: GAMING CASINOS IN OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on August 25, 1997, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted with the following amendments:
that the title be changed to read Gaming Casinos in Oakland County
Auburn Hills, Michigan.
that the fifth WHEREAS be deleted and replaced with two new WHEREAS
paragraphs as follows:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners believes in
and supports home rule of those municipalities within its borders;
and
WHEREAS the City Council of Auburn Hills, speaking for its
citizens at large, has stated its opposition to casino gambling
within its borders.
that a new NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph be added as
follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners recognizes Auburn Hills home rule status and, for that
reason, supports their opposition to the establishment of the
proposed casino within its City boundaries.
with the previous NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph and other BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs to follow accordingly.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97141
BY: Commissioner Lawrence A Obrecht, Commissioner Jeff Kingzett
IN RE: GAMING CASINOS IN OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County, with its more than $35 billion SEV, has been
described as Aengine which runs the economy of the State of Michigan@, and
Oakland County has exceeded National and State measurements in virtually every
category of business and community growth and vitality; and
WHEREAS while Oakland County=s population is expected to grow over 18%
between 1995 and 2020, and it is estimated that $2.5 billion in new construction
will occur in 1997 and, 30% of all new incorporations in the State of Michigan
occur in Oakland County; the quality of life in Oakland County is still very
representative of traditional midwestern values, which all combine to provide
Oakland County=s citizens with a standard of living which is amongst the best in
the world; and
WHEREAS currently Windsor, Canada has two casinos and the City of Detroit
is engaged in developing three new casinos, all which will be within 50 miles of
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS a common motivation of municipalities to accept or pursue the
establishment of casinos has been a demonstrated need for jobs and economic
development within the municipality, a circumstance which does not correspond
with Oakland County=s prosperous economy and booming economic outlook; and
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WHEREAS casinos have proven to bring with their dubious benefits, some of
the following social ills: 40% increase in gambling addiction, 60% increase in
bankruptcies and bad check writing, a 287% increase in calls to the Council of
Compulsive Gambling; and
WHEREAS peculiar circumstance, as result of a lawsuit settlement which
included a land swap between property located in Sault Ste. Marie and property
located in Auburn Hills, gives the Bay Mills Tribe potential opportunity to build
and operate casinos in Oakland County; a prospect which the Governor and several
Oakland County Legislators oppose as a scheme to circumvent the State=s authority
to prevent tribes from opening off-reservation casinos.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board urgently requests the support
of the Governor and the State Legislature in disallowing the establishment of the
proposed Bay Mills gaming casino in Auburn Hills, Michigan, within Oakland
County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to
the Governor, all Michigan U.S. Congressman, all Oakland County State
Legislators, the Michigan Association of Counties, the Oakland County Chapter of
the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Township Association, the Bureau of
Indian Affairs, the Secretary of the Interior and Oakland County=s Legislative
lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence A. Obrecht, Jeff Kingzett,
Thomas A. Law, John P. Garfield,
Donald W. Jensen, Dan Devine, Jr.,
Shelley Taub, Charles Palmer,
Dennis N. Powers, Nancy L. Dingeldey
Moved by Schmid supported by Obrecht the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Kingzett the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Powers the resolution be amended in the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to
the Governor, all Michigan U.S. Congressman, all Oakland County State
Legislators, the Michigan Association of Counties, the Oakland County Chapter of
the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Township Association, the Bureau of
Indian Affairs, the Secretary of the Interior, and Oakland County=s Legislative
lobbyists, and all Oakland County local units of government.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
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REPORT (Misc. #97182)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1997 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE/LAND ACQUISITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed on August 26, 1997,
the resolution entitled, ACentral Services - Oakland County International Airport
- 1997 Grant Program Acceptance/Land Acquisition,@ 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 #97182
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1997 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE/LAND ACQUISITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of
Transportation Grant contract, Project No. B-26-0079-1397, for Federal funds in a
maximum obligation of $500,000 and State funds in the amount of $1,657, for the
development and improvement of Oakland County International Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of acquisition of approximately 1.30 acres and
3 homes; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation has received a block
grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for airport development projects
and shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the administration of the
project; and
WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan
Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration requires a local
grant match of $53,899, which is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant contract
subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and believes
it to be in the County=s interest to accept the grant contract; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the
County Executive=s review process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County; therefore, the
application provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #95098 do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the grant contract in an amount not to exceed $501,657.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, or the approved designee, is authorized to execute the grant
contract and to approve grant modifications up to fifteen (15) percent which is
consistent with the original grant contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Agreement for a Federal/State/Local Airport Project Under the Block
Grant Program on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97182)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1997 GRANT PROGRAM
ACCEPTANCE/LAND ACQUISITION
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:
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1. Oakland County has received a Michigan Department of Transportation
Grant Project B-26-0079-1397, for Federal funds in maximum
obligation of $500,000 and State funds in the amount of $1,657, for
the development and improvement of Oakland County International
Airport. The project consists of acquisition of approximately 1.30
acres and three homes.
2. A County match of $53,899 is required and funding is available in
the Airport fund balance.
3. The Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant subject
to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
4. The following amendment in the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget is required:
1-58110-455-001 Estimated Profit & Loss ($53,899)
4-58110-137-01-00-3382 Grant Match 53,899
$ -0-
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Moved by Schmid supported by Kaczmar the Planning and Building Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Kaczmar the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #97166)
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: PROBATE COURT - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET 1997-1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #97166, on August 26, 1997, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL REPORT (Misc. #97166)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PROBATE COURT - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET 1997-1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Personnel Committee having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution reports as follows:
1. This Child Care Fund application covers the period October 1, 1997
through September 30, 1998, and is necessary for the County to be
eligible for Child Care Fund reimbursement from the State of
Michigan.
2. The figures provided are estimates based on current available data
and may not reflect the eventual adopted budget and/or expenditures
for the program.
3. The application reflects $18,207,001 in gross expenditures and
$3,224,126 in offsetting revenues, with the net expenditure
estimated to be $14,982,875, an increase of $52,535 or 004% over the
1996-1997 net expenditure.
4. The State has established the Fiscal Year 1998 Child Care Fund
expenditure cap at $8,046,911 of which the County receives 50%.
This amount remains unchanged since the 1993-1994 cap.
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5. Should the application be approved by the State as submitted,
Oakland County will exceed the cap by $6,935,964, resulting in an
effective reimbursement rate of 26.9% the same as was realized
during 1996-1997.
6. The lawsuit regarding the Child Care Fund Cap has recently been
decided by the Supreme Court. The decision appears to remove the
cap and require the state to match child care expenditures at 50%.
FIA officials have indicated that Child Care Fund expenditures will
be matched at 50% as a result of this decision, resulting in a
potential revenue increase of approximately $3.5 million. Changes
in the Child Care Fund Budget will not be recommended, however,
until the source of funding and implementation date of this decision
are known.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97166
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: PROBATE COURT/OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET 1997-1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to provisions of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 1975,
Oakland County is required to develop and submit a plan and budget for the
provision of funding of foster care services to the Office of Children and Youth
Services, Family Independence Agency, annually; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Probate Court, County of Oakland, and the
Oakland County Family Independence Agency have developed the attached Foster Care
Services Budget for the State's Fiscal Year, October, 1, 1997 through
September 30, 1998; and
WHEREAS the General Government Committee has reviewed this budget and
recommends its submission to the State office.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes submission of the 1997-1998 Oakland County Child Care Fund Budget to
the State Office of Children and Youth Services, Family Independence Agency.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Foster Care Services Budget on file in the County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Schmid supported by Jacobs the Public Services Committee Report
and the Fiscal Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Jacobs the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97183
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 1997/1998 MEDICAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency, Office of Child Support,
has awarded Oakland County Friend of the Court=s 1997/1998 Medical Support
Enforcement Reimbursement Contract; and
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WHEREAS this 100% funded reimbursement contract award covers the period of
October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998; and
WHEREAS the award totals $302,000 of which $224,500 is to continue five (5)
special revenue funded positions: two (2) Case Assistants and three (3) Friend of
the Court Support Specialists, $29,000 is for creation of one (1) new special
revenue funded Part-time Eligible Support Specialist, and $48,500 for operations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the 1997/1998 Medical Support Enforcement Reimbursement Contract with the
Michigan Family Independence Agency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board also approves the creation of one (1)
new special revenue funded Friend of the Court Part-time Eligible Support
Specialist position, and continuation of three (3) Friend of the Court Support
Specialist positions and two (2) Case Assistant positions in the Friend of the
Court.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the reimbursement agreement and to approve minor changes
and extensions not to exceed fifteen (15) percent variance from the original
award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, be contingent upon the level of state funding for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97183)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 1998
MEDICAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT REIMBURSEMENT AWARD
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 Michigan Family Independence Agency has awarded the Fiscal
Year 1998 Medical Support Enforcement Reimbursement contract
to the Oakland County Friend of the Court.
2. This contract is a 100% reimbursement contract for services
provided to establish paternity, locate absent parents,
establish child support orders, enforce child support orders
and collect child support payments.
3. he award totals $302,000 and provides for the continuation of
five special revenue positions, the creation of one special
revenue funded part-time eligible support specialist and
$48,500 for operations.
4. That the continuation of services and personnel are contingent
on continued funding for this program.
5. That the Chair of the Board is authorized to execute the
agreement and to approve minor changes and extensions not to
exceed 15% of the original award.
6. That the Circuit Court/Friend of the Court Fiscal Year 1997
Special Revenue Budget be amended as follows:
Revenue 3-xxxxx-312-01-00-
xxxx Medical Support Enforcement $302,000
Expenditures 4-xxxxx-312-01-00-
1001 Salaries $172,500
2070 Fringe Benefits 81,000
3347 Expendable Equipment Expense 1,500
3574 Personal Mileage 500
3582 Printing 2,000
3752 Travel and Conference 500
4898 Office Supplies 500
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4909 Postage 6,000
6610 Leased Vehicles 500
6360 Computer Services - Operations 15,000
6361 Computer Services - Development 15,000
6670 Stationery Stock 500
6672 Print Shop 1,500
6750 Telephone Communications 5,000
$302,000
$ -0-
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioner Kingzett requested that all amendments be incorporated into
Miscellaneous Resolution #97141, GAMING CASINOS IN OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN,
before it is mailed to the various named officials.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97184
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER JOHN GARFIELD DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS -
FULL FAITH AND CREDIT RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the John Garfield Drain, by resolution
adopted on August 12, 1997, authorized and provided for the issuance by the
John Garfield Drainage District of its Drain Bonds in the aggregate principal
amount of $1,895,000 (the "Drain Bonds") to defray part of the cost of the John
Garfield Drain; and
WHEREAS the Drain Bonds will be dated October 1, 1997, will bear interest
at rates not to exceed 8% per annum, will mature in such years and principal
amounts, and will be subject to redemption upon the terms and conditions set
forth in the bond resolution; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from
this Board a resolution pledging the full faith and credit of the County of
Oakland (the "County") for the payment of the principal of and interest on the
Drain Bonds; and
WHEREAS the John Garfield Drain is necessary to protect and preserve the
public health, and, therefore, it is in the best interest of the County that the
Drain Bonds be sold.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of the
Drain Code of 1956, as amended, the Board of Commissioners of
the County hereby pledges irrevocably the full faith and
credit of the County for the prompt payment of the principal
of and interest on the Drain Bonds and agrees that, in the
event the City of Royal Oak, the City of Southfield or the
Village of Beverly Hills shall fail or neglect to account to
the County Treasurer of the County for the amount of any
special assessment installment and interest when due, the
amount thereof shall be advanced immediately from County
funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to make such
advancement to the extent necessary.
2. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and
credit, the County advances out of County funds all or any
part of an installment and interest, it shall be the duty of
the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County, to take
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all actions and proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted
or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so
paid.
3. The County Treasurer is authorized to file with the Department
of Treasury of the State of Michigan on behalf of the County a
Notice of Intent to Issue an Obligation with respect to the
Drain Bonds.
4. The County Treasurer is authorized to approve the circulation
of a preliminary and final official statement for the Drain
Bonds, to cause the preparation of those portions of the
preliminary and final official statement that pertain to the
County, and to do all other things necessary for compliance
with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the "Rule"). The County Treasurer is
authorized to execute and deliver such certificates and to do
all other things that are necessary to effectuate the sale and
delivery of the County Bonds.
5. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute and
deliver in the name and on behalf of the County (i) a
certificate of the County to comply with the requirements for
a continuing disclosure undertaking of the County pursuant to
subsection (b)(5) of the Rule and (ii) amendments to such
certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of
such certificate (the certificate and any amendments thereto
are collectively referred to herein as the "Continuing
Disclosure Certificate"). The County hereby covenants and
agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the
provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The
remedies for any failure of the County to comply with and
carry out the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure
Certificate shall be as set forth therein.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97184)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - JOHN GARFIELD DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS - FULL
FAITH AND CREDIT RESOLUTION
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 issuance of drain bonds with the
County pledging full faith and credit with the Cities of Royal Oak
and Southfield, and the Village of Beverly Hills as the primary
obligers.
2. The principal amount of the bond issue is $1,895,000 at an interest
rate not to exceed 8% to be paid back within 20 years.
3. The statutory limit for County debt is $3,574,495,398 (10% of 1996
State Equalized Value). As of 7/31/97, the outstanding debt is
$315,030,872 or approximately 1.01% of the S.E.V.
4. Of the total project cost of $2,387,730, the County=s apportionment
is 1.67% ($39,875). The County=s share will be paid as a one-time
charge against the Non-Departmental account for Drain Assessments.
Funding is available for this expense. Therefore, no budget
amendment is required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97185
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION 1996-1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Orion 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 Orion Township Board; and
WHEREAS Orion Township has approved a proposed amendment to the contract
(Schedule A - Sheriff=s Deputies Contracted) which would add one (1)
Patrol Sergeant being contracted and add two (2) Deputy II (no-fill) resulting in
a new total of nine (9) Deputy II=s (no-fill) being contracted and bring the
total number of contracted deputies to twenty-four (24); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Patrol Sergeant and two (2)
Deputy II (no-fill) contracts for Orion 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 Orion to add one (1) Patrol Sergeant and
increase the number of Deputy II (no-fill) from seven (7) to nine (9).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Sergeant position and two (2) Deputy II
positions be created in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Protective Services Division,
of the Sheriff=s Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) patrol vehicle with mobile and prep
radios be added to the County fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on
September 27, 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 the County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97186
BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Dennis Powers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 1997 BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR
APPROVED OFFICE AUTOMATION PROJECTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #94009 (Department of Information
Technology - Approval of Inventory Pool for Automation Equipment) specifies that,
on a quarterly basis, budget amendments will be presented in resolution form
summarizing the impact on Information Technology and user departments' budgets
for office automation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves amendments to the 1997, Fiscal Year 1998 Biennial Budget as detailed in
the attached Information Technology Office Automation Schedule for projects
approved in the second quarter of 1997.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology=s Office Automation Schedule - Second
Quarter, 1997 on file in the County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97187
BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Dennis Powers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - SECOND QUARTER 1997 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single
appropriation within the Department of Information Technology budget and then an
amount equal to the actual expense is transferred to the user department with a
summary report to the Strategic Planning Committee; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the Second
Quarter 1997 data processing development charges to be $573,626 and the imaging
development charge to be $698 for the governmental fund County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to non-governmental fund departments and non-County
agencies are $455,882 for the Second Quarter 1997; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to governmental fund County departments
is needed to fund these development charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
has reviewed the Second Quarter 1997 Data Processing Development and approves the
second quarter appropriation transfer.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Copy of Data Processing Development Summary, 2nd Quarter 1997 on file in
the County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97188
BY: Commissioners Charles E. Palmer, District #16; Lawrence A. Obrecht,
District #3; Jeff Kingzett, District #7; David L. Moffitt, District #18
IN RE: RETURN OF THE MILLAGE REDUCTION AND STABILIZATION FUND BALANCE TO THE
CITIZENS OF OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous
Resolution #95265, created the Millage Reduction and Stabilization Fund on
December 7, 1995; and
WHEREAS it was the intent of the Board of Commissioners to use any funds
collected in that fund for the sole purpose of reducing the millage assessments
in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the false impression has been given that this fund=s monies could
be used for other needs; and
WHEREAS it is the desire of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to
ensure that this fund is used only for the purpose originally intended; and
WHEREAS a one-time millage credit of .12 mills would return to the citizens
of Oakland County the entire $4,375,000.00 contained in the Millage Reduction and
Stabilization Fund; and
WHEREAS it is expressly understood that this return of funds to the
citizens of Oakland County will affect the millage rate for the December 1997 tax
bill only.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby approve and authorize the appropriate millage reduction, for the
December 1997 tax bill only, necessary to accomplish the return of the entire
balance of the Millage Reduction and Stabilization Fund.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Charles E. Palmer, Lawrence A. Obrecht,
Jeff Kingzett, David Moffitt,
John P. Garfield, Eric Coleman,
Fran Amos, Lawrence Pernick,
Gilda Jacobs, Eugene Kaczmar,
Ruel McPherson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97189
BY: Commissioners Kay Schmid, Nancy Dingeldey, Sue Ann Douglas, John Garfield,
and Jeff Kingzett
IN RE: PURCHASING - EXPANSION OF COOPERATIVE VEHICLE PURCHASING PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Purchasing Division has developed a Cooperative
Vehicle Purchasing Program which allows other municipalities to purchase patrol
cars, fleet cars, trucks and vans under the County=s blanket contract at a cost-
savings to these municipalities; and
WHEREAS it has been the long-standing policy of Oakland County to only
purchase and only include in this blanket purchase order, selected General Motors
products; and
WHEREAS in recognition that Oakland County is home to not only General
Motors plants, but also major Ford Motors production facilities, and is the
headquarters for Volkswagen of America and Chrysler Corporation, and to provide a
more competitive bidding environment, this antiquated one-brand purchasing
program should be broadened to allow all vehicle manufacturers to compete in this
contract bidding process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in the interest of fair business practice
and the efficient use of tax dollars, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby direct that all vehicle manufacturers be invited to bid on all future
vehicle ordering purchasing contracts, including those in the Cooperative
Purchasing Program.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Kay Schmid, John Garfield,
Nancy Dingeldey, Jeff Kingzett,
Sue Ann Douglas, Lawrence Obrecht,
Ruel McPherson, Lawrence Pernick,
Dennis Powers, Donald Jensen,
Eugene Kaczmar, Gilda Jacobs,
David Moffitt, Fran Amos,
Donna Huntoon, Donn Wolf,
Thomas Law, Eric Coleman
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
a. Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority - 1997 Huron-Clinton Metro
Authority Tax Levy
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Township of Oakland - Resolution Opposing Gaming Casino in Auburn
Hills
b. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Conrad Mallett, Jr. - Court Reform
c. Mecosta County Board of Commissioners - HB 4441, Increase in
Recording Fees
d. Oakland County Clerk=s Office - Recommendations for Vacancies to
Canvassing Board
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
a. Michigan Department of Transportation - Lands Owned by the
Department of Transportation
OTHERS
Management and Budget
a. Michigan Department of Treasury - Performance Audits Pursuant to
Public Act 79 of 1997
There were no objections to the referrals.
The meeting adjourned at 10:13 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
September 25, 1997 at 9:30 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN JOHN McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson