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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 9, 1997
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 10:14 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, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (25)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Ruel McPherson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Powers supported by Amos the minutes of the September 25, 1997
Board meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as
printed.
Moved by Wolf supported by Jensen the rules be suspended and the agenda
amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. 90-Day Extension of the Oakland County Full Management Contract with
the Michigan Department of Community Mental Health for Fiscal Year
1997/1998
b. Department of Human Services/Health Division - Amendment to the
1996/1997 Comprehensive, Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBG)
Grant
(Reason for suspension of Public Services Committee, items a and b: Waiver of
Rule XII - Direct Referral to Finance and Personnel Committee)
ITEM NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
d. General Appropriations Act - Fiscal Year 1998, Infrastructure
Improvements
(Reason for suspension of Finance and Personnel Committee, item d: Waiver of
Rule III - Meeting Prior to Board Meeting)
AYES: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
On behalf of Drain Commissioner George Kuhn, Deputy Drain Commissioner Glen
Yrjanainen addressed the Board regarding the Metropolitan Beach Lake St. Clair
matter. The Chairperson asked Mr. Yrjanainen to deliver copies of the Detroit
News article titled ALake St. Clair: Coming Clean@ to all the County
Commissioners= mailboxes.
The following people addressed the Board: Pat Renaud, Andrea Sullivan,
Mary Lou Guisinger, Bill Guisinger, Gloria Fin, Mary Kay Korolewicz, Kelly
LeRoux, Kim Bray, Wendy Taggart, Lillian Bartko, Robert Nitz, Darlene Vasi,
Denise Pearson, Jeff Creech, Michael Tobacman and Barbara Green-Raby.
County Commissioner Jeff Kingzett requested that Corporation Counsel issue
an opinion as to what the Commissioners can and cannot respond to regarding the
Community Mental Health issues in light of the TTI lawsuit.
Commissioner Eugene Kaczmar apprised the Board about the works of Wyland,
the internationally renowned eco-artist, and invited everyone to the dedication
of his 76th mural on the Broderick Tower in Detroit on October 13, 1997. On
behalf of the Board, a Proclamation will be presented to Wyland at that time.
Deputy Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson John
McCulloch, appointing Jim Clark to serve as a member for the Partnership of the
Saginaw Bay Watershed. There being no objections, the appointment was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97205
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - 1997/1998 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, the Sheriff Department
applied to the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway Safety
Planning for $854,609 in grant funding from Public Act 416 to conduct Secondary
Road Patrol activities for the period October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998;
and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway Safety
Planning has awarded Oakland County with a grant in the amount of $854,609, or
100% of the application amount; and
WHEREAS as detailed on the attached schedule, of the total award of
$854,609, the State portion of $761,310 will cover 89% of program cost and the
required County match of $93,299 will cover 11% of program cost; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Sheriff's Department Grant Match line-
item to cover the required match, no additional appropriation is required; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County
Executive's Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the 1997/1998 Public Act 416 Secondary Road Patrol Grant award from the
State of Michigan Department of State Police in the amount of $854,609 and the
Fiscal Year 1998 Budget be amended, as specified in the attached schedule, to
account for the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to
sign the grant agreement and to approve grant modifications and extensions,
within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grant
agreement approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of schedule on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97206
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM CORRECTIONS STAFFING
STUDY AND CREATION OF PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 1998 Budget and General Appropriations Act created
five (5) Deputy I positions for a period of one year to staff an additional post
at the Frank Greenan Detention Facility; and
WHEREAS continuation of the positions beyond September 30, 1998 is subject
to review during the next budget process, as well as completion of a Corrections
Staffing Study, to be conducted by a steering committee composed of members of
the Board of Commissioners, the Sheriff Department, the Personnel Department, and
the Department of Management and Budget; and
WHEREAS in order to assist the Project Steering Committee in the study, a
qualified vendor may be engaged under a professional services contract at an
estimated cost of $25,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the performance of a Corrections Staffing Study and creation of a
project steering committee composed of the following membership:
(1) Board of Commissioners= Finance and Personnel Committee member,
appointed by the Board Chairperson;
(1) Board of Commissioners= Jail Task Force member, appointed by the
Board Chairperson;
(2) Sheriff Department staff, appointed by the Sheriff;
(2) Personnel Department staff, appointed by the County Executive;
(2) Department of Management and Budget staff, appointed by the
County Executive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following duties and responsibilities are
delegated to the Corrections Staffing Study Project Steering Committee:
A) Selection of Project Steering Committee Chairperson,
B) Maintain meeting minutes and forward same to the Public Services
Committee,
C) Vendor review and selection, as well as performance monitoring,
of the Professional Services Contract,
D) Data collection and evaluation, and formulation of staffing
recommendations for presentation to the Public Services Committee
no later than March, 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 1998 Budget be amended, as
specified below, to cover the estimated cost of the Professional Services
Contract:
FY1998
Dept-OCA-PCA-Object Description Amount
Expense
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($25,000)
43-231010-20001-3282 Sheriff - Professional Services 25,000
$ 0
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $25,000 transfer amount is an estimate, the
Fiscal Year 1998 Budget will be adjusted, during a Quarterly Financial Forecast,
to reflect the final Professional Services Contract amount.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97207
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - 1997/1998 SUBSTANCE ABUSE
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Health Division applied to the Michigan Department of Community
Health (MDCH) for $5,599,423 in Substance Abuse Grant Funds for the period of
October 1, 1997 through September 1998; and
WHEREAS Oakland County=s 1997/1998 Substance Abuse Grant award is the same
as the application as reflected in the attached schedule; and
WHEREAS the 1996/1997 grant award (per Miscellaneous Resolution #96182)
includes $5,507,920 in grant revenue and expenditures for this program,
acceptance of the 1997/1998 grant award will amend the grant revenue and expense
budget by $91,503 (1.7%) as reflected in the attached schedule; and
WHEREAS the total 1997/1998 Oakland County Substance Abuse program effort
is $5,599,423, of which $150,700 is from Fees and Collections, $65,000 is from
direct Federal funding, $4,938,981 is from State funding, and $444,742 is from
local funding; and
WHEREAS the local funding has been included in the Fiscal Year 1998 Health
Division budget; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been reviewed through the County
Executive=s Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the 1997/1998 Substance Abuse Grant from the Michigan Department of
Community Health in the amount of $5,599,423 and authorizes the necessary
amendments to be made to the Fiscal Year 1998 grant budget as reflected in the
attached schedule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve minor changes and
grant extensions, not to exceed fifteen (15) percent variance from the original
award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, be contingent upon the level of funding for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of schedule on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, 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 #97208
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT - FISCAL YEAR 1998, INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1998 contained language in
Section 21, Paragraph (g), that would enable the non-departmental account
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entitled AInfrastructure Improvements@ (#3661) to be utilized for a Aone-time@
expenditure of up to $3.0 million for traffic flow and safety improvements; and
WHEREAS on September 25, 1997, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approved an amendment from the floor to replace the language in the General
Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1998, Section 21, Paragraph (g) with the
following wording:
(g) Funds will not be spent from the non-departmental account
entitled, AInfrastructure Improvements@ (#3661) without a specific
Board resolution allowing for such expenditure to occur. Further,
the Board of Commissioners shall establish specific eligibility
criteria for the project(s) to be funded from this account. Any
unused funds will be returned to the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund.
Finally, all expenditures from this account shall be made in
conformance with state law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Commissioners hereby
rescinds Section 21(g) of the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1998,
and replaces it with the following language:
(g) Funds will not be spent from the non-departmental account
entitled, AInfrastructure Improvements@ (#3661) without a specific
Board resolution allowing such expenditure. The improvement project
shall be limited to alleviating traffic flow and/or public safety
concerns and is considered to be a Aone-time@ expenditure to assist
in this effort. As a pre-condition to approval of the expenditure,
specific criteria for same shall be established, to include that the
maximum amount to be expended is limited to up to $3.0 million and
that should non-county public funds not provide at least 75% of the
total financing of said project, the expenditure will not be made
and the unused funds will be returned to Delinquent Tax Revolving
fund. Finally, any final expenditure and transfer shall be done in
conformance with state law.
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 Garfield the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Douglas the resolution be amended in the NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph section (g) by changing the word Apublic@ to
Atraffic@ so the sentence will read as follows:
The improvement project shall be limited to alleviating traffic flow and/or
traffic safety concerns and is considered to be a Aone-time@ expenditure to
assist in this effort.
Discussion followed.
The Chairperson stated a AYes@ vote will change the wording and a ANo@ vote
will not.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Douglas, Jacobs, Kingzett, Law, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Pernick,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Dingeldey. (13)
NAYS: Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, McCulloch, McPherson,
Palmer, Amos, Coleman, Devine. (11)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Johnson, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas. (18)
NAYS: Garfield, Jensen, McPherson, Palmer, Pernick, Coleman. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
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REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed applications on
September 29, 1997, recommends the appointment of John Chambers to the Library
Board for the five-year term of August 24, 1997 - August 24, 2002.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Millard the General Government Committee
Report (Appointment to the Library Board) be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Schmid nominated John Chambers to the Library Board for a five year term of
August 24, 1997 through August 24, 2002.
The Chairperson asked if there were any other nominations. There being
none, the nominations were closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment was confirmed.
Moved by Schmid to reappoint Donald Jensen to the Library Board for a term
of August 24, 1997 through August 24, 2002.
The Chairperson asked if there were any other nominations. There being
none, the nominations were closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reappointment was
confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: SOLID WASTE PLANNING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed applications for
appointments to the Solid Waste Planning Committee on September 29, 1997,
recommends the following individuals, by classification, be appointed for two
year terms commencing October 12, 1997 and extending through October 11, 1999.
Solid Waste Management Industry - 4 seats
1. Robert Leininger
2. Yale Levin
3. Thomas Waffen
4. Mike Csapo
Environmental Interest Groups - 2 seats
1. Timothy Carpenter
2. Dawn Furlong
Elected County Government Official - 1 seat
1. Dennis Powers
Elected City Government Official - 1 seat
1. Nancy Bates
Elected Township Official - 1 seat
1. Jill Bastian
SEMCOG Representative - 1 seat
1. Ardath Regan
Industrial Waste Generators - 1 seat
1. Samuel Seabright
General Public - 3 seats
1. Pat Kresnak
2. A. Loyola Koch
3. Mary Ann Ryan
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Obrecht the General Government Committee
Report (Appointments to the Solid Waste Planning Committee) be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Schmid nominated the individuals, as listed on the report, to the Solid
Waste Planning Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were
confirmed.
Commissioner Palmer requested a Public Hearing be set regarding approval of
the Project Plan for Lutheran Social Services of Michigan Project, Bloomfield
Township. The Chairperson scheduled the Public Hearing for 10:00 A.M. at the
October 23, 1997 Board meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97209
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION - QUIT-CLAIM PERRY LAKE ROAD CUL-DE-SAC IN INDEPENDENCE
OAKS COUNTY PARK TO THE ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, through its Parks and Recreation Commission
purchased property in Independence Township known as Independence Oaks; and
WHEREAS in order to secure said property for parks purposes, certain roads
were closed and were requested to be abandoned through the Road Commission for
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS on March 19, 1974, the Road Commission for Oakland County adopted a
resolution abandoning and discontinuing those roads requested by the Parks and
Recreation Commission with the understanding, and based on the assuredness of the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, that a cul-de-sac turn around
would be dedicated and constructed by said Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission and located north of the east and west one-quarter line of Section 9
(being an extension of Perry Lake Road, fully within the enclosed park area) and
be prepared for public use; and
WHEREAS the said cul-de-sac was constructed in a manner acceptable to the
Road Commission for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS due to an oversight, the property on which the cul-de-sac was built
was never quit-claimed to the Road Commission for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS it would be beneficial to the County of Oakland to quit-claim the
subject property to the Road Commission for Oakland County as the liability will
be conveyed to the Road Commission for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS said cul-de-sac was constructed by the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Committee in 1974 and is presently being maintained by the Road
Commission for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the present Parks and Recreation Commission along with staff and
administration recommends quit-claiming this property to the Road Commission for
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel
have reviewed and recommend the quit-claim of this property to the Road
Commission for Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
recommends and approves the quit-claiming of the subject property to the Road
Commission for Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
directs its Chairperson or its designee to execute the necessary documents to
effect the same.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Millard the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97210
BY: Public Service Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: 90 DAY EXTENSION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY FULL MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Full Management Contract between Oakland County and the
Michigan Department of Community Health will expire on 9/30/97; and
WHEREAS the Department of Community Health (DCH) has communicated that the
proposed changes resulting from the move to capitated funding arrangements under
managed care has created difficulties and delays for DCH in the complete redesign
of new Full Management Contract boiler plate language to begin the negotiation of
the contract for the next fiscal year; and
WHEREAS the 1996/1997 Full Management Contract on page 6 paragraph 15
states that Ain the event that a new Contract is not signed by the expiration
date of this contract, to-wit: September 30, 1997, the terms, conditions and
funding levels contained here in shall remain in effect and be considered renewed
for any subsequent fiscal year, subject to legislative appropriation for ninety
(90) days following issue of the Board=s base continuation allocation and
appropriated economic increases applicable to the new fiscal year;@ and
WHEREAS Oakland County Community Mental Health has received correspondence
from the DCH indicating desire to extend the existing full management contract
for ninety (90) days at the existing base funding (see attached letter); and
WHEREAS as the DCH has further communicated that a new Full Management
Contract draft will be presented to Oakland County for review shortly; and
WHEREAS on September 16, 1997, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Board adopted a resolution in support of a 90 day extension of the Oakland County
Full Management Contract with the Michigan Department of Community Health for
Fiscal Year 1997/1998.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the extension for the current full management contract with DCH for 90
days and that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the contract extension.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97210)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: 90 DAY EXTENSION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY FULL MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/1998
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 that no budget amendments
are required at this time. Budget amendments will be recommended when the new
Fiscal Year 1997/1998 Full Management Contract is presented to the Board of
Commissioners.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of correspondence from DCH on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97211
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley A. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - AMENDMENT TO THE 1996/1997
COMPREHENSIVE, PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Health Division applied for and received funding for the
1996/1997 Comprehensive, Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) Grant from
the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), for the period of
October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997; and
WHEREAS the original award received and accepted by the Board of
Commissioners per Miscellaneous Resolution #96268, was in the amount of
$6,730,992, of which $4,276,742 reflected 100% funding for categorical grants,
$2,344,554 for cost sharing reimbursement to the County, and $109,696 for
reimbursement towards the sexually transmitted disease program; and
WHEREAS the original award was amended in May, 1997 by the Michigan
Department of Community Health, reducing the award by $88,810, for a new total of
$6,642,182, which was less than a 15% variance from the original award (see
Schedule A); and
WHEREAS this amendment was approved by the Board of Commissioners
Chairperson as authorized per the County Grant Procedures; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health has issued a second
amendment to the revised funding level in the amount of $1,670,614, increasing
the total amount to $8,312,796, which is a 25% variance from the first amended
funding level of $6,642,182 (see Schedule B).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the amendment to the 1996/1997 Comprehensive, Planning, Budgeting and
Contracting (CPBC) Grant in the amount of $1,670,614, for a new grant total of
$8,312,796.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that personnel and/or services associated with this
grant be contingent upon continued State funding at a level sufficient to
maintain the program and positions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute
the contract agreement and approve changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen
percent (15%), which is consistent with the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedules A and B on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97211)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - AMENDMENT TO THE 1996/1997
COMPREHENSIVE, PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) GRANT
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 Health Division received funding for the 1996/1997
Comprehensive, Planning, Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) Grant in
the amount of $6,730,992 for the period of October 1, 1996 through
September 30, 1997 (per Miscellaneous Resolution #96268).
2. In May of 1997, the Michigan Department of Community Health amended
the original grant award level from $6,730,992 to $6,642,182, a
variance of $88,810 (1.7%), which was approved and authorized by
the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners.
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3. The Health Division has received second amendment from the Michigan
Department of Community Health to increase the funding level from
$6,642,182 to $8,312,796, which is a variance of $1,670,614 (25%).
4. It is requested that the amendment be approved to accept the
increase in funding for the 1996/1997 Comprehensive, Planning,
Budgeting and Contracting (CPBC) Grant for a total of $8,312,796.
5. It is recommended that the Fiscal Year 1997 Adopted Budget be
amended to reflect the revised funding level in the amount of
$8,312,796 for the 1996/1997 Comprehensive, Planning, Budgeting and
Contracting (CPBC) Grant.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Holbert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97212
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT - 1997/1998 ZERO TOLERANCE OFFENDER DRUG TESTING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has had a substance abuse grant for the last
7 years; and
WHEREAS during the application stage of the substance abuse application it
was discovered that we needed to change some of the program criteria in order to
continue this grant; and
WHEREAS the grant award as presented here is a continuation of the previous
grant, but under a new title and grant contract; and
WHEREAS the grant award is $269,648 of which the State=s portion is
$161,789 (60%) and the County=s portion is $107,859 (40%); and
WHEREAS this award is $1,037 (.4%) less than the original application; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has sufficient funds for the grant match
requirement in the 1997/1998 grant match line item in the Sheriff Budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the 1997/1998 Zero Tolerance Offender Drug Testing grant in the amount of
$269,248.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the
County to any future commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97213
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - SPRINGFIELD
TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971, and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion
of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the Oakland County
Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as
has been the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by
various miscellaneous resolutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five percent
with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for
the sirens purchased; and
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WHEREAS the Township of Springfield has executed the attached purchase
agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township of Springfield has agreed to pay seventy-five percent
of the total estimated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the Township of
Springfield agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and
will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said siren
purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorize the appropriation of $4,250.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is
contingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between the
County and the Township of Springfield.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97214
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - BRANDON
TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971, and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion
of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the Oakland County
Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as
has been the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by
various miscellaneous resolutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five percent
with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for
the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the Township of Brandon has executed the attached purchase
agreement; and
WHEREAS the Township of Brandon has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of
the total estimated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the Township of
Brandon agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and will be
responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said siren purchased
under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorize the appropriation of $4,250.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is
contingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between the
County and the Township of Brandon.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97215
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/HEALTH DIVISION - ACQUISITION OF CONSULTANT
SERVICES TO DEVELOP SPECIFICATIONS, PREPARE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND RECOMMEND
REPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ANALYSIS MANAGEMENT PLANNING
SYSTEM (CHAMPS)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous
Resolution #84036 (February 23, 1984), approved the Comprehensive Health Analysis
Management Planning System (CHAMPS) development grant application as part of the
proposed statewide public health data reporting system; and
WHEREAS the development of the CHAMPS System was a joint venture between
the Oakland County Health Division and the Computer Services Department (now
Information Technology) with the specific purpose of enhancing information
support required by the Health Division in carrying out its management, planning,
service delivery and administrative functions with the express intent of improved
service delivery and cost containment; and
WHEREAS the primary recommendation of the Health Division is to replace the
current outdated mainframe CHAMPS technology, which is not year 2000 compliant,
with a new client-server based, integrated health record management system over
an improved wide-area network; and
WHEREAS the preliminary estimated cost of the replacement system is between
$.5 million and $1.5 million, representing a significantly complex management
information system that impacts several satellite operations throughout the
County; and
WHEREAS the Health Division is desirous of capitalizing on the relevant
experience of Plante and Moran, LLP gained from other similar Oakland County
projects by engaging in a professional services contract to develop system
specifications, prepare a request for proposal, assist in vendor response
evaluation and recommend a vendor that best addresses the RFP specifications for
a replacement system for CHAMPS, and collaborate with the County in contract
negotiations; and
WHEREAS Plante and Moran, LLP has submitted a proposal to perform the
aforementioned tasks at a cost of $70,000, with a project work plan that
schedules issuance of the RFP By December 31, 1997, submission of proposals by
January 31, 1998, recommendation and selection of vendor by mid-March and
implementation to begin in May, 1998.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the acquisition of a professional services contract with Plante and
Moran, LLP in an amount not to exceed $70,000 for the purpose of assisting in the
selection of an integrated health management information system that would
replace the current outdated mainframe CHAMPS technology.
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 #97216
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - EXTENSION OF TRAINING AND TREATMENT
INNOVATIONS, INC. (TTI) CONTRACTS (Amendment to MR #97202)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is a need to amend Miscellaneous Resolution #97202 to correct
typographical transcription errors.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Miscellaneous Resolution #97202 is hereby
amended by striking the ANOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED@ clause and replacing it
with the following language:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby authorize the Chairperson of the Community
Mental Health Board to sign a thirty (30) day extension of contract
agreements for PO0927, PO0661, PO0645, PO0411 and PO0339, extending
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such contracts through October 30, 1997, by a letter of understanding
agreement in a form approved by the Board of Commissioner=s counsel,
William P. Hampton, and contingent upon receipt by the Board of
Commissioners of official notification from the Oakland County
Community Mental Health Board that it has officially directed the open
and competitive bidding of these contracts for the future and
officially directed Sandra Lindsey, Oakland Community Mental Health
Director, to expedite the process of securing new vendors for these
contracts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining ABE IT FURTHER RESOLVED@ clause
of Miscellaneous Resolution #97202 shall continue in full force and effect.
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.
AYES: Johnson, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97217
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: APPROVAL OF MACOMB OAKLAND REGIONAL CENTER, INC. (MORC) CONTRACT
EXTENSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the current contract between Macomb Oakland Regional Center, Inc.
(MORC) and Oakland County Community Mental Health as approved in Miscellaneous
Resolution #96233 expires September 30, 1997; and
WHEREAS it is the intent of the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Board to extend this contract for the period October 1, 1997 through
December 31, 1997 with certain terms and conditions as shown in the attached
contract amendment and extension; and
WHEREAS the services provided by MORC under the scope of this contract
continue to be necessary to provide for consumers to meet their individual needs
and ensure continuity of care from MORC or its subcontractors; and
WHEREAS on September 16, 1997, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Board adopted a resolution in support of a contract extension with Macomb Oakland
Regional Center, Inc.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the extension of the MORC, Inc. contract as shown on the attached
agreement from October 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997 and authorizes the
execution of this contract extension between the parties.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Community Mental Health Services Board - Macomb-
Oakland Regional Center, Inc. Contract Amendment and Extension on file in County
Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97218
BY: Commissioner John P. Garfield
IN RE: PUBLIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - 911 EQUIPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous
Resolution #85228 and Miscellaneous Resolution #86113, authorized a County-wide
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9-1-1 program to develop, implement, and maintain an enhanced 9-1-1 system for
the benefit of the residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the maintenance, replacement and upgrade of the equipment for the
33 Public Safety Answering Point=s (PSAP) is required if a high standard of
public safety is to be maintained, due to the increased demands that a growing
population places on the emergency system; and
WHEREAS the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1998 provides for
the establishment of a non-departmental account entitled AInfrastructure
Improvements@ (#3661), the purpose of which includes providing funding for public
safety improvement projects; and
WHEREAS the replacement of 9-1-1 equipment in the 33 Public Safety
Answering Points falls within the definition of a County-wide Apublic safety
improvement@ and therefore is an eligible expenditure from the non-departmental
Infrastructure Improvements account.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal
Year 1998, Section 21, Paragraph (g) be hereby amended to reflect that the
existing appropriation of $3 million be designated for the purpose of 9-1-1
equipment replacement in the 33 Public Safety Answering Points.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Appropriations Act, be amended to
reflect a proposed $3 million appropriation for Fiscal Year 1999, designated for
the purpose of 9-1-1 equipment replacement in the 33 Public Safety Answering
Points.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this miscellaneous resolution supersedes the
language and amendments in the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1998-
1999, Section 21, Paragraph (g), and that the non-departmental account entitled
AInfrastructure Improvements,@ (#3661) be hereby amended to reflect an
appropriation of $3 million designated for Public Safety Answering Point
equipment.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John P. Garfield
Commissioner, District #9
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee
and the Finance and Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. State Court Administrative Office - 241 Trail Courts with the
Necessary Equipment
b. Saginaw County Board of Commissioners - Opposition to Preemption of
Local Ordinances on the Sale and Licensure of Tobacco Products
OTHERS
Management and Budget
a. Equalization - Ind. Fac. Exemption, Pierburg Instruments, Inc.,
City of Auburn Hills
There were no objections to the referrals.
The meeting adjourned at 12:13 P.M. to the call of the Chair or
October 23, 1997 at 9:30 A.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN McCULLOCH
Deputy Clerk Chairperson