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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1998.04.01 - 8248 101 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES April 2, 1998 Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 9:43 A.M. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf. (24) ABSENT: Taub (with notice). (1) Quorum present. Invocation given by Commissioner Donn Wolf. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Wolf supported by Garfield the minutes of the March 19, 1998 Board meeting be approved. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as printed. Moved by Wolf supported by Law the rules be suspended and the agenda amended, as follows: ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE b. Sheriff=s Department - Southfield Detention Facility Agreement e. Department of Human Services/Health Division - Amendment of Contract with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) g. Department of Human Services/Health Division - Funding to Amend the Agreement with the United States Geological Survey to Develop Groundwater Quality Maps j. Community Mental Health - Creation of a New Classification and One (1) CMH Chief Human Resources Position (Reason for suspension for Public Services Committee, items b, e and g: Waiver of Rule XII E - Direct Referral to Finance Committee; Reason for suspension for Public Services Committee, item j: Waiver of Rule XII E - Direct Referral to Finance and Personnel Committees) AYES: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Wolf. (22) 102 NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the agenda carried. Deputy Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from United Way of Oakland County expressing their appreciation to the Board for providing the volunteer services of Commissioner Obrecht. Deputy Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson John McCulloch appointing Ellen R. Zehnder as a member of the Oakland County Historical Commission for a term ending January 1, 1999. There being no objections, the appointment was confirmed. Deputy Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from County Executive L. Brooks Patterson requesting confirmation of the reappointments to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of Oakland County for the following people: Peter Christiano, Martin Hollander, Patricia Jacobs, Dennis King, Linda Russell, John Savoy, Jay Shah, Rebecca Sorensen and Robert Shimmin. The appointments are for a six year term, ending in the year 2004. Commissioner Coleman noted for the record that he did not approve of the Christiano appointment. There being no other objections, the reappointments were confirmed. Deputy Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Drain Commissioner George W. Kuhn supporting County Executive L. Brooks Patterson=s four-point program to provide assistance to the fourteen Twelve Towns Drain communities. Commissioner Kay Schmid, accompanied by Chairperson John McCulloch and the Honorable Judge Gene Schnelz, presented a proclamation of commendation to Jeff Walden. Jeff, a student at St. Matthew Lutheran School in Walled Lake, is the Oakland Press Spelling Bee champion. The following people addressed the Board: Commissioner Donn Wolf, Bill McMaster, Robert Nitz, Dennis Dembiec and Elmer Cerano. Commissioner Fran Amos presented a Community Mental Health Services Board update. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98053 BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS DIVISION - APPROPRIATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR SOUTH OAKLAND OFFICE RENOVATIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #97235 authorized the purchase of property at 1151 Crooks Road, Troy, Michigan hereafter referred to as the South Oakland Office Building, to replace the County=s Fourth Street and Troy Street properties in Royal Oak; and WHEREAS renovations and improvements are required to meet the specific needs of the Circuit Court Probation, Probate Court - Juvenile, Veterans Services, Community Corrections, Executive staff and County Commissioners who may utilize the building; 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 South Oakland Office Building renovation is estimated to be $2,160,000 which includes contingency amounts; and WHEREAS funding in the amount of $2,160,000 is available in the 1998 Capital Improvement Program under building projects. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the renovation of the South Oakland Office building to meet the specific requirement of the occupants. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $2,160,000, available in the Capital Improvement Fund (401), be transferred to the Project Work Order Fund (404). Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 103 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (Misc. #98053) BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: APPROPRIATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR SOUTH OAKLAND OFFICE RENOVATIONS To the Oakland County Finance Committee Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the necessity of renovations at the South Oakland Office Building and the Facilities Management Report dated March 24, 1998, recommends approval of the project. The Committee further recommends funding the total project cost of $2,160,000.00 including contingency, be approved. Additionally, the Planning and Building Committee supports the attached Finance 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 Jensen the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Douglas supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted. AYES: Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98054 BY: Finance Committee, Sue Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION #97206, 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 Board of Commissioners, in adopting Miscellaneous Resolution #97206, on October 9, 1997, created the Corrections Staffing Study Project Steering Committee, and authorized that Committee to review and select a vendor for data collection and evaluation, and formulation of staffing recommendations for the Sheriff=s operation; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #97206 estimated the cost of the professional services contract and transferred $25,000 to the Sheriff=s Professional Services Line Item, with the understanding that an adjustment to this estimated amount would be forthcoming; and WHEREAS the Committee has now completed its vendor review and selection. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby amend Miscellaneous Resolution #97206 to extend the date of the corrections staffing recommendations to the Public Services Committee to June 30, 1998. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 1998 Budget be amended to include the transfer of an additional $20,450 to the Sheriff=s Professional Services Line Item. Dept-OCA-PCA-Object Description FY1998 Expense Amount 90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($20,450) 43-231010-20001-3282 Sheriff-Professional Services 20,450 $ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 104 Copy of Miscellaneous Resolution #97206 on file in the County Clerk=s office. REPORT (Misc. #98054) BY: Corrections Staffing Study and Project Steering Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: AMENDMENT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97206, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM CORRECTIONS STAFFING STUDY AND CREATION OF PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE To the Finance Committee Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Corrections Staffing Study and Project Steering Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on March 20, 1998, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Corrections Staffing Study and Project Steering Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. CORRECTIONS STAFFING STUDY AND PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE Moved by Douglas supported by Huntoon the Corrections Staffing Study and Project Steering Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Douglas supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted. AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98055 BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson IN RE: CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - 1998 REMONUMENTATION PROGRAM AND CONTINUATION OF ONE (1) GF/GP FTNE ENGINEERING AIDE I POSITION IN THE CLERK/REGISTER DEPARTMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the accuracy of the base map is dependent on a highly accurate grid of section corners and center points for each township to be converted; and WHEREAS the speed of the conversion of the base map is dictated by the availability of these remonumented points; and WHEREAS in May of 1997 a FTNE Engineering Aide I position was created through April 30, 1998 to support the acceleration of the remonumentation program; and WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #97276 the Board of Commissioners authorized the continuation of the 1998 Base Map Conversion Project and the Accelerated Remonumentation Program; and WHEREAS section corners for the Townships of Groveland, Holly, Milford, Pontiac, Rose and West Bloomfield need to be remonumented in 1998 for a total of 694 section corners; and WHEREAS identifying the center points for each of the 36 sections within the six geographic townships is required to insure the accuracy of the base map; and WHEREAS remonumentation requires the extensive research of the recorded plats and other historical data of a section to determine the physical description, location of points; and WHEREAS the continuation of one full-time non-eligible Engineering Aide I position to perform research of historical data is needed to support the remonumentation program in a cost effective and timely manner. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the continuation of one GF/GP full-time non-eligible Engineering Aide I Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 105 position (#21401-07988) in the Plat Review Unit of the Register of Deeds Division. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above personnel action is funded through September 30, 1998. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98056 BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - METROPOLITAN DETROIT CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS during the period 1975 through 1993, Oakland County included in its budget an annual appropriation for the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau in return for promoting tourism and conventions that would benefit Oakland County businesses; and WHEREAS Oakland County=s financial participation was discontinued in the 1994 Budget due to actions taken to avoid an overall budget shortfall, as well as concerns that the activities of the Convention Bureau were not sufficiently focused on the needs of the Oakland County business community; and WHEREAS due to a change in management which is more customer and regionally focused, as well as restructuring of their Board of Directors to include a seat for the County Executive, the Department of Community and Economic Development requests $7,500 for 1998 membership dues on the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau; and WHEREAS because of recent activities of the Convention Bureau, including a researched and targeted marketing campaign which is directing resources toward regional travel and destination activities in Oakland County emphasizing hotel stays, entertainment, dining and shopping opportunities, the County Executive recommends approval of the foregoing request. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the invitation of the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau to designate a seat on its board of directors for the Oakland County Executive and authorizes an annual appropriation of $7,500 for membership dues. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98057 BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson IN RE: FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT COURT - APPROVAL OF MAGISTRATE - DONALD R. CHISHOLM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has provided for magistrates for the Fifty-Second District Court; and WHEREAS the Judges of the Fifty-Second District Court have appointed Donald R. Chisholm to serve as a Magistrate for the Fifty-Second District Court; and WHEREAS MCL 600.8501(1) provides that magistrate appointments be approved by the County Board of Commissioners. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the appointment of Donald R. Chisholm to act as a Magistrate for the Fifty-Second District Court. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 106 Moved by Dingeldey supported by McCulloch the resolution be adopted. AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98058 BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson IN RE: FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT COURT - APPROVAL OF MAGISTRATE - CLEMENT J. WALDMANN To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has provided for magistrates for the Fifty-Second District Court; and WHEREAS the Judges of the Fifty-Second District Court have appointed Clement J. Waldmann to serve as a Magistrate for the Fifty-Second District Court; and WHEREAS MCL 600.8501(1) provides that magistrate appointments be approved by the County Board of Commissioners. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the appointment of Clement Waldmann to act as a Magistrate for the Fifty-Second District Court. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Dingeldey supported by Devine the resolution be adopted. AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Commissioner Kingzett questioned what could be done to ensure that all commissioners receive background information of persons being appointed by the Board before the appointment takes place. The Chairperson requested Program Evaluation Director Joellen Perlman to see that information is provided to all members of the Board. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98059 BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION - CREATION OF THREE (3) SENIOR ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL POSITIONS IN THE CORPORATION COUNSEL DIVISION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has experienced a sharp increase in workload due to departmental requests for assistance; and WHEREAS these requests are due mainly to the increased complexity of government, additional regulations and legislative mandates; and WHEREAS the need to expand legal services to the Department of Information Technology has increased due to challenges faced by the expansion of existing services, issues related to Enhanced Access, GIS and the Year 2000 Project; and WHEREAS support to the Drain Commission has increased significantly due to ongoing projects, County environmental issues, and other ground water issues, including the Twelve Towns Drain Project; and WHEREAS currently, outside counsel services are used to assist in handling the majority of the tort litigation matters; and WHEREAS the County continuously faces the increased potential for liability exposure in the execution of its governmental functions; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 107 WHEREAS the increased complexity of the workload associated with contracts, administrative and court proceedings and support to both the Drain and Information Technology departments requires extensive legal experience in particular fields; and WHEREAS Corporation Counsel is requesting the creation of three (3) Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel positions to manage the increasing workload more efficiently and to provide specific support to the Department of Information Technology and the Drain Commission; and WHEREAS the cost of these positions will be partially offset by reducing the use of outside counsel in routine tort matters and by Information Technology and Drain revenue from specific projects. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the creation of three (3) GF/GP Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel positions in Corporation Counsel. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98060 BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson IN RE: ACT 196 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MILLAGE RENEWAL To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, on March 30, 1995, adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #95083, Act 196 Public Transportation Authority- Articles of Incorporation, establishing the Oakland County Transportation Authority and approving a special election for the purpose of placing before the voters the question of increasing the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed by 0.33 mill for 1995, 1996 and 1997, to support public transportation within the Authority area; and WHEREAS the Special Election, which was subsequently held on June 6, 1995, established those communities which elected to support public transportation under the aegis of the Oakland County 196 Public Transportation Authority, and the area was later expanded in accordance with Act 196 of the Public Acts of 1986, as amended; and WHEREAS the incorporating unit of the Authority is the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, a municipal corporation of the State of Michigan, and the County of Oakland; the Cities of Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield and Troy; the Township of West Bloomfield; and the Villages of Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Franklin together with any political subdivision or portion of a city, village or township which may be added to the Authority after its incorporation, shall be "Members" of the Authority as defined in the Act; and WHEREAS in accordance with Article VI, Articles of Incorporation, as adopted and amended, the Authority may not place a millage question before its members without the prior authorization of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS granting of this authorization by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports voters choice of tax renewal; such authorization does not constitute support or non-support of this particular millage issue. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the utilization of Section 18 of the Act 196, MCL 124.468 (Property Taxation), by the Oakland County Public Transportation Authority for the purpose of placing before the voters of the Authority the proposition of continuing the 0.33 mill for the years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, inclusive, to support public transportation within the Authority area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposition be placed on the August 4, 1998, primary election ballot, in substantially the following form: OAKLAND COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSAL Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes imposed on taxable property in the Oakland County Public Transportation Authority area be maintained at Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 108 33 cents ($.033) per thousand dollars ($1000) (0.33 mill) of the taxable value on all taxable property in the Authority area for four (4) years, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for the support of a public transportation system serving the general public within the Authority area? It is estimated that 0.33 mill in 1998, levied throughout the Authority area would raise approximately $7.6 million in the first calendar year of the levy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposition form shall be amended as necessary to reflect the withdrawal or addition of political subdivisions from or to the Authority if same occurs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is directed to do all things and provide all supplies necessary for the placing of this question on the ballot as required by law. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Dingeldey supported by Jacobs the resolution be adopted. Moved by Moffitt supported by Powers the resolution be amended by deleting the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph. Commissioner McPherson asked for the opinion of Corporation Counsel as to how the amendment would affect the resolution. Corporation Counsel Gerald Poisson addressed the Board to state that the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph complies with Act 196 for the Board=s responsibility and that the Authority has the right to propose the ballot language. Moved by Moffitt supported by Powers to further amend the resolution so the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph reads as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board recommends the proposition form shall be amended as necessary to reflect the withdrawal or addition of political subdivisions from or to the Authority if same occurs. Discussion followed. Moved by Moffitt supported by Powers to further amend so the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph reads as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board recommends the proposition be placed on the August 4, 1998 primary election ballot. Vote on amendment: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98061 BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CONSULTING FIRM TO LARSEN AND ASSOCIATES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 109 WHEREAS issues arise before the Governor and the State Legislature which have significant impact to local units of government within the State of Michigan; and WHEREAS over the past several years, several such issues have been debated at the State level which have far reaching consequences for the citizens of Oakland County; and WHEREAS County Commissioners need an increased ability to present their views on vital issues impacting Oakland County residents, providing a more intensive, coordinated and focused legislative consulting effort has been necessary to sufficiently inform government officials at the State of the concerns of the Board of Commissioners regarding proposed laws, statutes, public acts, regulations, and executive and administrative orders; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, per Miscellaneous Resolution #95155, awarded a contract to Larsen and Associates of Southfield, Michigan, to actively represent the interests of the Board before the Governor and the State Legislature; and WHEREAS this contract expires May 31, 1998, and the Board of Commissioners has been satisfied with the performance of Larsen and Associates; and WHEREAS Larsen and Associates is currently representing the Board of Commissioners in several ongoing matters. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes an award of a contract to the firm of Larsen and Associates, Inc. of Southfield, Michigan, for the purpose of actively representing the interests of Oakland County as determined by the Board of Commissioners on those issues before the Governor and the State Legislature, including, but not limited to, proposed laws, statutes, public acts, regulations, and executive and administrative orders, that the Board deems appropriate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract shall be for an amount not to exceed $48,000.00 annually, to be paid in equal monthly amounts of $4,000.00, and that this contract shall terminate on May 31, 2001, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be authorized to execute the above-referenced professional services contract on behalf of the Board of Commissioners. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of Professional Service Contract #BP001608, dated March 25, 1998, on file in the County Clerk=s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. REPORT (Misc. #98062) BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF====S DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR UNIFORMED DEPUTY PRESENCE AT 52ND-4 DISTRICT COURT - TROY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on March 25, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98062 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR UNIFORMED DEPUTY PRESENCE AT 52ND-4 DISTRICT COURT - TROY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 110 WHEREAS the Courthouse Security Program, under the direction of the Sheriff was instituted in late 1992 at the Circuit Court; and WHEREAS since 1992 this program has expanded to include security for the District Courts in Rochester Hills and Clarkston as Novi already had Court Security; and WHEREAS in 1996 the Friend of the Court Division requested and received Court Security; and WHEREAS the 52nd-4 District Court in the City of Troy has requested that the Sheriff provide security to the Court with PTNE Court Security Deputies; and WHEREAS the County Personnel Department has provided the Sheriff Department with emergency salaries funding for an interim period; and WHEREAS a uniformed law enforcement presence would provide the ability to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff; and WHEREAS the Sheriff, under request from the 52nd-4 District Court, will require staff to provide security at their location; and WHEREAS since this is a County operated court it will not be necessary to operate under the auspices of a contract; and WHEREAS the Sheriff requests that two (2) PTNE Deputy positions will be necessary to provide adequate coverage at the 52nd-4 District Court location. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the creation of two (2) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy positions in the Sheriff/Corrective Services-Satellites/Court Detention Unit (43412). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one portable hand held radio be added. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk=s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98042 BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 1998 WAGE AND BENEFIT REOPENER FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association have been negotiating a 1998 Wage and Benefit reopener pursuant to Appendix A and Appendix B of the 1996-1998 Collective Bargaining Agreement; and WHEREAS an agreement has been reached regarding the 1998 Wage and Benefit provisions covering approximately 124 Public Health Nurses and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee, which recommends approval of the agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed agreement between the County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association, covering the period of January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998, is approved and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Copy of Memorandum of Agreement on file in the County Clerk=s office. FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98042) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 1998 WAGE AND BENEFIT REOPENER FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE MICHIGAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 111 Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1) The County of Oakland and the Michigan Nurses Association have negotiated a 1998 Wage and Benefit reopener pursuant to Appendix A and Appendix B of the 1996-1998 Collective Bargaining Agreement. 2) The agreement includes a 3.5% wage increase for 1998 effective December 20, 1997 for all classifications represented by the bargaining unit. 3) The increase to the County for Fiscal Year 1998 is $52,219 for salaries and fringe benefits and is included in the Fiscal Year 1998 Health Division Budget; no budget amendment is necessary. 4) The wage increase will be included in the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget for the months of October, November and December of 1998, as the wage increase covers the period of January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Law supported by Holbert the resolution be adopted. AYES: Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98063 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (IBC NORTH AMERICA, INC. PROJECT) - SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents; and WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit of such a project (IBC North America, Inc. Project) and has designated to this Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District Area for its approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Area as designated by the EDC to this Board is hereby certified as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that the territory surrounding said designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted to commercial/industrial uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and boundaries coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby established. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that there are less than eighteen residents, real property owners, or representatives of establishments located within the Project District Area, a Project Citizens District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the EDC. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk=s office. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 112 Moved by Palmer supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted. AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98064 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (IBC NORTH AMERICA, INC. PROJECT) - SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project (IBC North America, Inc. Project) under the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act"); and WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of said Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments of Nancy Strole and Collin Walls, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such additional Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the Economic Development Corporation. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of Appointment of Two Additional Directors to the EDC by the County Executive for the IBC North America, Inc. on file in the County Clerk=s office. Moved by Palmer supported by Johnson the resolution be adopted. AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98065 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (ACME MANUFACTURING COMPANY PROJECT) - CITY OF TROY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents; and WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 113 encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit of such a project (Acme Manufacturing Company Project) and has designated to this Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District Area for its approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Area as designated by the EDC to this Board is hereby certified as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that the territory surrounding said designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted to commercial/industrial uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and boundaries coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby established. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that there are less than eighteen residents, real property owners, or representatives of establishments located within the Project District Area, a Project Citizens District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the EDC. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk=s office. Moved by Palmer supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted. AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98066 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (ACME MANUFACTURING COMPANY PROJECT) - CITY OF TROY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project (Acme Manufacturing Company Project) under the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act"); and WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of said Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments of James Bacon and Nino Licari, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such additional Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the Economic Development Corporation. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 114 PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of Appointment of Two Additional Directors to the EDC by the County Executive for the Acme Manufacturing Company on file in the County Clerk=s office. Moved by Palmer supported by Devine the resolution be adopted. AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT (Misc. #98067) BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL LEASE SPACE AT 35 W. HURON STREET, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH EL-CENTRO PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on March 24, 1998, 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 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98067 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/REAL ESTATE SECTION - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL LEASE SPACE AT 35 W. HURON STREET, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH EL-CENTRO PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS El Centro La Familia (ECLF) is a Community Mental Health agency providing outpatient services to a multi-cultural family population; and WHEREAS ECLF is centrally located in Oakland County to provide centralized access to its consumers; and WHEREAS ECLF currently has leased space in the Riker Building at 35 West Huron Street, Pontiac, Michigan and that lease runs through December 1, 2000; and WHEREAS ECLF has continued to expand their services including groups for children, women, and consumers who are dual diagnosed and in doing so have the need for additional clinical service space; and WHEREAS the management at the Riker Building has identified an adjacent office space of 225 square feet that is available and would meet the needs of ECLF; and WHEREAS the monthly cost for the space would be approximately $270 for office space and $25 for additional parking space for an annual increase of $3,540; and WHEREAS the cost for the additional space and parking is available within the Community Mental Health fiscal budget; and WHEREAS this additional proposed office space has been reviewed and approved by the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board; and WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management, along with Corporation Counsel, have reviewed the proposed addendum to lease an additional 225 square feet at 35 West Huron Street, Pontiac, Michigan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves this addendum adding to the current lease with the management of the Riker Building for the rental and parking costs for an additional 225 square feet of adjacent office space and that it will coincide with the terms of the current lease. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs its Chairperson or designee to execute the necessary documents to effect the same. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 115 Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Copy of Amendment to an Existing Lease Agreement on file in County Clerk=s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. REPORT (Misc. #97283) BY: Public Service Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - AMENDMENT TO THE SANITARY CODE APPEAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIME FRAME To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on February 24, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted (including the proposed amendment of February 12, 1998) after the required Public Hearing. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT (Misc. #97283) BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - AMENDMENT TO THE SANITARY CODE APPEAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIME FRAME To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #97283 on February 3, 1998, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following amendment: Change the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph after AT LEAST TWO to read: but not more than three members shall be an Oakland County Commissioner, with at least one (1) such Commissioner from a non-majority party; .... Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97283 BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - AMENDMENT TO THE SANITARY CODE APPEAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIME FRAME Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in accordance with the Oakland County Sanitary Code, the Sanitary Code Appeal Board consists of 5 members who must convene within forty-five days of the filing of an appeal; and WHEREAS it has become increasingly difficult to convene meetings of the membership within this time frame; and WHEREAS membership attendance is important to the timely review and disposition of appeals; and WHEREAS concern has been expressed that increased participation by non- governmental citizen members would facilitate the orderly discharge of appeals brought before the Sanitary Code Appeal Board. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby amend the Sanitary Code, Article V., Section 1, as follows: The Oakland County Sanitary Code Appeal Board shall consist of five (5) members. At least two but not more than three members shall be from the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, with no more than two (2) members from any one political party; the remaining members shall be non-governmental citizens. All members are to be appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners with the approval of the Board of Commissioners. In the first instance one member shall be appointed for a term ending December 31, 1975; two members appointed for a Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 116 term ending December 31, 1977. Thereafter, each member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Each term shall expire at midnight December 31, but each member shall hold office until his successor is appointed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment be adopted following the required Public Hearing conducted by the Health Division. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Moffitt supported by Amos the Public Services Committee Reports be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted. Moved by Moffitt supported by Palmer the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in the Public Services Committee Report dated February 12, 1998. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Moved by Palmer supported by Jensen the resolution be amended by deleting the fourth WHEREAS paragraph. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98068 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - SOUTHFIELD DETENTION FACILITY AGREEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #8852 dated March 22, 1979, authorized an agreement between the City of Southfield and the County of Oakland wherein the County would operate Southfield's Detention Facility in the City of Southfield's safety building; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners approved the most recent agreement by Miscellaneous Resolution #95180 dated April 5, 1995, which terminated on June 30, 1997; and WHEREAS representatives of the City of Southfield and the County have tentatively agreed upon a multi-year contract beginning July 1, 1997 and extending to June 30, 2000; and WHEREAS this agreement includes flat fee payments by the City of Southfield, in the amount of $458,500 for the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998 and $472,200 for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999 and $486,300 for the period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000; and WHEREAS the proposed agreement has been approved in accordance with the County Executive's review process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the attached agreement with the City of Southfield for the operation of the Southfield Detention Facility and authorizes the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to execute the said agreement. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Southfield Detention Facility Joint Operating Agreement on file in County Clerk=s office. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 117 FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98068) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - SOUTHFIELD DETENTION FACILITY AGREEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. Contract rates for renewal of the Southfield Detention Facility Agreement have been proposed for the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998 in the amount of $458,500, for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999 in the amount of $472,200 and for the period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 in the amount of $486,300. 2. The projected Fiscal Year 1998 revenue of $465,250 which includes billing adjustment from July 1997 through January 1998 is $6,385 more than the Fiscal Year 1998 budgeted revenue of $458,865. The projected Fiscal Year 1999 revenue of $475,725 is $16,860 more than the budgeted Fiscal Year 1999 revenue of $458,865. 3. The Fiscal Year 1998 and Fiscal Year 1999 Budgets should be amended to increase accounts as follows: FY 1998 FY 1999 Estimated Revenue 101-43-13425-20025-0985 Special Deputies $ 6,385 $16,860 Expenditure Appropriation 101-90-29000-25000-2564 Contingency $ 6,385 $16,860 $ 0 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Moffitt supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted. AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson. (23) NAYS: Obrecht. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98069 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (OPPOSES) SENATE BILLS 825,826 and 827 - PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Senate Bills 825, 826 and 827 propose to provide new sentencing guidelines, which include the provision that felons with Sentencing Guideline ranges of 0-18 months or less shall not be allowed to be sentenced to prison; and WHEREAS this law, while consistent with the current goals established by the Oakland County Community Corrections Advisory Board in reducing, if not eliminating, the admission to prison of non-assaultive short-term felons, it will indeed have an impact on our jail population; and WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Corrections estimates that, statewide, 6% of these felons, who are currently sentenced to prison, represent approximately 821 prisoners per year and, therefore, Oakland County=s share will be significant; and WHEREAS these same offenders use approximately 400 prison beds annually and their exclusion from prison will represent a significant savings to the State and, to some extent, an unfunded mandate to the Counties; and WHEREAS given the fact that judges typically have sentenced these felons to incarceration, there is concern that the inability to sentence to prison will result in nearly an equal number of sentences to our local jails in lieu of prison time; and WHEREAS currently Oakland County jail space is at a premium; and WHEREAS Oakland County feels it is important for the Sentencing Guideline Commission and the Legislature to understand that sufficient resources must be available for offenders who will be required to participate in local programs Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 118 rather than be in prison, and that those resources must be properly targeted to serve the sanctioning and service needs of this displaced offender population. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes the proposed Sentencing Guidelines as set forth in Senate Bills 825, 826 and 827 until such time as the fiscal recommendations have been analyzed and appropriate funding mechanisms added to assist local units of government in appropriating correctional dollars to adequately handle additional needs created by these Senate Bills. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Michigan Association of Counties; the Community Corrections Advisory Boards of the other 82 counties; State Representatives James R. McNutt, James McBryde, Michael J. Goschka; State Senators Bill Schuette and John Cisky; and the Honorable Governor of the State of Michigan, John Engler. 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 General Government Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98070 BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - REORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLERICAL STAFF AND CREATION OF ONE (1) SUBSTANCE ABUSE ANALYST To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS a high volume of Substance Abuse Assessments has resulted in an increase in workload affecting the clerical staff and created the need for an additional Substance Abuse Analyst in the Health Division Office of Substance Abuse; and WHEREAS this workload is associated with an increased volume of contracts related to treatment intervention, an increase in number of HIV Regional Trainings, scheduling of clients for assessments, and the preparation and processing of related paperwork; and WHEREAS the assessment appointments are currently backlogged by three weeks; and WHEREAS the creation of one (1) SR Substance Abuse Analyst would decrease the waiting period for assessments; and WHEREAS the reclassification of one (1) GF/GP Clerk III to Office Leader would provide guidance and assistance with total office operations; and WHEREAS the reclassification of one (1) SR Typist II to Clerk III would ensure more timely processing of complex documents such as the increased number of contracts; and WHEREAS the upgrade of two (2) SR Typists II from PTNE to FTE will provide additional staff resources for scheduling clients, typing and processing of paperwork related to assessments and assist in the registration and scheduling coordination related to the increased number of HIV Regional Trainings; and WHEREAS funds are available within the Substance Abuse Grant to fund the additional position and changes to the SR positions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the following personnel actions in the Health Division/Office of Substance Abuse: - Creation of one(1) SR Substance Abuse Analyst - Reclassify one (1) GP/GF Clerk III to Office Leader (16261-02963) - Reclassify one (1) SR Typist II to Clerk III (16261-07498) - Upgrade two (2) SR Typist II from PTNE to FTE (16261-07566 and 16261- 07389) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of the special revenue positions is contingent upon continued State funding at a level sufficient to maintain the program and personnel. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 119 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98071 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division is currently under contract with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for Non-Community Water Supply, Long-Term Drinking Water Monitoring, Public Swimming Pool Inspections and Radon Activities Reimbursement per Miscellaneous Resolution #97219 for the period of October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998; and WHEREAS the Health Division has received an amendment to the contract from MDEQ to include reimbursement for activities related to the Source Water Assessment Program; and WHEREAS the purpose of this program is to fulfill a United States Environmental Protection Agency requirement placed upon the State of Michigan to assess all non-community water supplies providing water to the public; and WHEREAS this program provides for reimbursement to Oakland County not to exceed $43,380, which is approximately a 32.7% increase from the current funding level of $127,336 for Non-Community Water Supply and $5,200 for Radon Activities; and WHEREAS reimbursement fees for Long-Term Drinking Water Monitoring and Public Swimming Pool Inspections remain unchanged; and WHEREAS no personnel changes have been requested for this additional program; and WHEREAS this amendment is being reviewed by the County Executive Contract Review Process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts and approves the contract amendment with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to include reimbursement for the Source Water Assessment Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that personnel and/or services associated with this agreement and contract amendment be contingent upon continued State funding at a level sufficient to maintain the program and personnel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to execute the reimbursement 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 FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98071) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Oakland County Health Division is currently under contract with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for Non- Community Water Supply, Long-Term Drinking Water Monitoring, Public Swimming Pool Inspections and Radon Activities Reimbursement per Miscellaneous Resolution #97219 for the period of October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998. 2. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has issued an amendment to the contract with Oakland County to include reimbursement for activities related to the Source Water Assessment Program, not to exceed $43,380. 3. The amendment results in a variance of approximately 32.7% over the current funding level of $127,336 for Non-Community Water Supply and $5,200 for Radon Activities; reimbursement for Long-Term Drinking Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 120 Water Monitoring and Public Swimming Pool Inspections remain unchanged. 4. There are no personnel changes as a result of this amendment to the contract. 5. No budget amendment is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Moffitt supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted. AYES: Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98072 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK, APRIL 6-12, 1998 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division was the first County Health Department in Michigan, established in 1926; and WHEREAS public health programs and services benefit everyone and are essential ingredients in a strong, successful health care system; and WHEREAS the improvement of the health of our citizens is one of our highest priorities, and health programs and services which emphasize the preventive aspects of disease and injury play a crucial role in promoting a healthy and productive society; and WHEREAS April is also recognized as the Month of the Young Child and April 19-25 is National Infant Immunization Week; and WHEREAS the Health Division has successfully impacted on the health status of our residents in both personal health services and environmental health services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby declare the week of April 6-12, 1998, as Public Health Week in Oakland County. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Moved by Moffitt supported by Kaczmar the resolution be adopted. AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98073 BY: Public Services, David Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - FUNDING TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO DEVELOP GROUNDWATER QUALITY MAPS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS on October 1, 1996 Oakland County entered into an agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to investigate water resources, the annual amount of this agreement is $7,410; and WHEREAS the County, through the Department of Human Services, wishes to amend this agreement to include the development, by USGS in cooperation with the University of Michigan Regional Groundwater Center, of groundwater quality maps; and WHEREAS the proposed amendment will operate from April 1, 1998 to March 31, 1999 at a cost not to exceed $315,000, of which $162,500 will be funded Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 121 by the County ($85,000 in Fiscal Year 1998 and $77,500 in Fiscal Year 1999) and $152,500 will be funded by the USGS ($75,000 in Fiscal Year 1998 and $77,500 in Fiscal Year 1999); and WHEREAS funding is available in the Designated Fund Balance for Well Code Study (#9407-55000), to cover the County share of this amendment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of $162,500 from the Designated Fund Balance for Well Code Study (#9407-55000) to fund the County portion of an amendment to the agreement with the United States Geological Survey to include development of groundwater quality maps. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 1998 and Fiscal Year 1999 Budgets be amended, as specified below: GENERAL FUND REVENUE FY 1998 FY 1999 90-190000-14000-1582 Use of Prior Years Balance $85,000 $77,500 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 16-121000-10000-3348 Human Svs. Admin - Prof. Svs. $85,000 $77,500 $ 0 $ 0 Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98073) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - FUNDING TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO DEVELOP GROUNDWATER QUALITY MAPS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. On October 1, 1996 Oakland County entered into an agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to investigate water resources, the annual amount of this agreement is $7,410. 2. The County, through the Department of Human Services, wishes to amend this agreement to include the development, by USGS in cooperation with the University of Michigan Regional Groundwater Center, of groundwater quality maps. 3. The proposed amendment will operate from April 1, 1998 to March 31, 1999 at a cost not to exceed $315,000, of which $162,500 will be funded by the County ($85,000 in Fiscal Year 1998 and $77,500 in Fiscal Year 1999) and $152,500 will be funded by the USGS ($75,000 in Fiscal Year 1998 and $77,500 in Fiscal Year 1999). 4. Funding is available in the Designated Fund Balance for Well Code Study (#9407-55000), to cover the County share of this contract amendment, the Fiscal Year 1998 and Fiscal Year 1999 Budgets be amended, as specified below: GENERAL FUND REVENUE FY 1998 FY 1999 90-190000-14000-1582 Use of Prior Years Balance $85,000 $77,500 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 16-121000-10000-3348 Human Svs. Admin - Prof. Svs. $85,000 $77,500 $ 0 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Moffitt supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted. AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98074 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 122 IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/MSU EXTENSION DIVISION - 1998 GYPSY MOTH SUPPRESSION PROGRAM COMMUNITY SPRAY CONTRACTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the gypsy moth infestation presents the potential for immense damage to the many forested and tree filled landscapes within Oakland County; and WHEREAS many local governmental units within Oakland County have sought the County=s assistance in coordinating a large scale treatment program to help suppress the gypsy moth infestation in which the local units chose to participate; and WHEREAS the County has chosen to assist qualifying local units by participating in a State-wide treatment program developed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA); and WHEREAS the MDA program offers the expertise and experience of the MDA in suppressing the gypsy moth infestation plus the possibility of Federal and/or State cost sharing of program expenses through a State grant entitled the 1998 Michigan Department of Agriculture Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program ; and WHEREAS the County provides local units an opportunity to join this County- wide program and realize economies of scale, cost savings, and possible cost sharing through the MDA grant that local units could not achieve independently; and WHEREAS the County=s traditional practice of allocating administrative costs for the operation of the Gypsy Moth Suppression Program has become a significant barrier to local government=s use of the County as a vehicle for spraying; realistically, the County cannot continue to expect reimbursement of administrative expenses for this Program and ensure that this menace is addressed properly throughout the County; and WHEREAS with the closing of the 1997 Fiscal Year, the County Executive recommended and the Board of Commissioners approved a General Fund Equity Designation of $55,000 for purposes of defraying the administrative expenses of the 1998 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program; and WHEREAS the 1998 Program is a cooperative effort between the County and local units which provides that specifically designated areas of qualified forested municipal acreage will be aerially sprayed with an MDA selected insecticide by an MDA qualified and approved agricultural pesticide spray contractor in an attempt to minimize municipal tree damage; and WHEREAS the Townships of Brandon, Highland, Springfield and White Lake, the Cities of Bloomfield Hills, Novi, Orchard Lake Village and Wixom, the Village of Holly, as well as, Camp Dearborn/Mystic Creek and Kensington Metro Park have submitted acreage for the 1998 Program; and WHEREAS the County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Coordinator has actively sought and obtained training in the use of the County=s Geographic Information System (GIS) program, ArcView, and has begun to create information, both current and historical, on the gypsy moth infestations in Oakland County; and WHEREAS the centralization of information using the County=s GIS program will facilitate the eradication of pockets of infestation, notification of affected property owners, and spraying efforts; and WHEREAS the attached 1998 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Municipal Participation Agreement is recommended by the County Executive and submitted for review and approval by the Board of Commissioners. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the execution of the attached Municipality Participation Agreement - 1998 Oakland County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program for each of the above named municipalities who meet the State=s qualification criteria for participation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all County administrative expenses associated with the 1998 Oakland County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program be absorbed by the County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of the final, executed Municipality Participation Agreement - 1998 Oakland County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program from each of the above eligible municipalities, accompanied by a certified copy of a resolution of their respective governing bodies accepting the Agreement, the Board authorizes the County Executive to execute and enter into each of these Agreements on behalf of the County of Oakland. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 123 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of attached 1998 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Municipal Participation Agreement on file in County Clerk=s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98075 BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT - THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DIVISION====S BUDGET FOR PROGRAM YEAR 1997/1998 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS notice of allocation of Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and other employment and training funds has been received from the Michigan Jobs Commission and other entities, as outlined in Attachment A; and WHEREAS the funding allocations as shown in Attachment A for the total amount of $9,236,471 serve as an estimate of Program Year 1997/1998 fund availability, subject to finalization of some allocations from the Michigan Jobs Commission; and WHEREAS the JTPA and other employment and training programs identified in Attachment A are totally supported through Federal and State funds and require no financial match support from the Oakland County General Fund; and WHEREAS Article II of the Balance of Oakland County Workforce Development Board=s By-Laws stipulates that the Board shall "provide policy guidance for, and exercise oversight with respect to, the Balance of Oakland County Service Delivery Area=s activities under the JTPA in partnership with the Government of Oakland County; and WHEREAS the Balance of Oakland County Workforce Development Board has approved the Employment and Training Division's Administrative Budget for Program Year 1997/1998, as shown in Attachment B. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Employment and Training Division's Budget for Program Year 1997/1998 be adopted for the total amount of $9,236,471, as follows: 1. to establish an Administrative Budget of $957,119 for staff salaries, fringe benefits, and related operating costs; 2. to establish an Administrative Budget of $652,401 for the program contractors' administrative operating costs; and 3. to provide for an appropriation of $7,626,951 for employment and training program operations and activities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Employment and Training Division will prepare and present a written status report to the Public Services Committee on a yearly basis. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Attachments A and B on file in County Clerk=s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. REPORT (Misc. #98076) BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF A NEW CLASSIFICATION AND ONE (1) COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on March 25, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted with the following amendment: Strike the first WHEREAS paragraph, WHEREAS the Department of Community Mental Health is moving to a more independent status relative to Oakland County government; and .... Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 124 Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98076 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF A NEW CLASSIFICATION AND ONE (1) COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the fair and effective management of Human Resources is of paramount importance to the Community Mental Health Board and its Administration; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Personnel Department recognizes the need to have experienced human resources leadership within the Community Mental Health structure; and WHEREAS the creation of a new position of Community Mental Health Chief Human Resources as a member of the Community Mental Health Administrative Team is expected to be a key factor in the achievement of both Community Mental Health and Oakland County goals and objectives. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of a new classification and one (1) special revenue position in Community Mental Health Administration entitled Community Mental Health Chief Human Resources, salary grade 18, overtime exempt. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98076) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF A NEW CLASSIFICATION AND ONE (1) COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES POSITION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. The resolution approves the addition of one Chief of Human Resources position for Community Mental Health at salary grade 18 at the one year step. 2. The addition of this position requires funding in the amount of $30,546 for four months of the 1997/1998 Fiscal Year, and $84,630 for the 1998/1999 Fiscal Year. 3. The funding for this position will be taken from the Community Mental Health Contingency Account. 4. Amendments to the Biennial Budget are approved as follows: Community Mental Health Fund (222) Expenditures 4 months FY1997/98 FY1998/99 Create: CMH Human Resources Chief Position# 550-01 2-55-000105-10120-2001 Salaries - Regular $18,361 $56,530 2-55-000105-10120-2074 Fringe Benefits $ 7,589 $23,232 2-55-000105-10120-3292 Personal Mileage $ 625 $ 1,924 2-55-000105-10120-3704 Training $ 167 $ 513 2-55-000105-10120-6675 Telephone Communications $ 133 $ 411 2-55-000105-10120-6636 Computer Operations $ 656 $ 2,020 2-55-000105-10120-9169 Misc. Capital Outlay (Furniture) $ 2,500 $ 0 2-55-000105-10120-6636 Computer Operations (Instal. & SW) $ 515 $ 0 Subtotal $30,546 $84,630 Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 125 Contingency: 2-55-000505-52100-2564 Contingency ($30,546) ($84,630) Total $ 0 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Moffitt supported by Amos the Personnel Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Moffitt supported by Amos the resolution be adopted. Moved by Moffitt supported by Holbert the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in the Personnel Committee Report. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. REPORT (Misc. #98036) BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: HEALTH DIVISION - DOWNSPOUT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on March 10, 1998, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following amendment: Add: Ruel E. McPherson, District #25" after Donald W. Jensen, District #15 in the third line of the resolution. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT (Misc. #98036) BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: HEALTH DIVISION - DOWNSPOUT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on March 25, 1998, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98036 BY: Commissioners John P. McCulloch, District #22; Gilda Z. Jacobs, District #23; Eugene Kaczmar #24; Donald W. Jensen, District #15 IN RE: HEALTH DIVISION - DOWNSPOUT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the 12-Town Drain Retention Facility, located in the most urbanized portion of Oakland County, includes the municipalities of Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, and Troy; and WHEREAS heavy rainstorms cause the facility to overflow, spilling sewage and storm water, which end up in Lake St. Clair, contributing to the contamination of the lake and beaches, and in order to reduce the negative Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 126 environmental impact from this facility, a multi-faceted approach is necessary; and WHEREAS one such approach is to physically inspect all businesses and residences in the 14 communities to ascertain compliance with local rainwater runoff ordinances through a Downspout Assessment Programs; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division, with the addition of six (6) non-eligible positions in the student summer program, would be able to identify downspout violations which discharge rainwater directly to the sewer system as well as identify the need for sewer restricter replacements. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby establish the attached Downspout Assessment program in the Health Division to provide assistance to the 14 12-Town communities in identifying for the local building officials those businesses and residences which are not in compliance with downspout regulations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of the five temporary FTNE student sanitarian positions, and the one temporary PTNE Coordinator, and the educational material for the Downspout Assessment Program shall not exceed $160,000. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. John P. McCulloch, Gilda Z. Jacobs, Donald W. Jensen, Eugene Kaczmar Copy of Downspout Assessment Program on file in County Clerk=s office. FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98036) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: HEALTH DIVISION - DOWNSPOUT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman: Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1) It is requested that a Downspout Assessment Program be established in the Health Division to provide assistance to the 14 12-town communities in identifying for the local building officials, those businesses and residences which are not in compliance with downspout regulations. 2) It is further requested that five (5) FTNE Student Sanitarian positions and one (1) PTNE PH Program Coordinator position be temporarily created to assist in identifying downspout violations which discharge rainwater directly to the sewer system as well as identify the need for sewer restricter replacements. 3) The cost for implementing this program is estimated at $157,867 (salaries and fringe benefits - $147,917; operating - $9,950), but shall not exceed $160,000 in total. 4) A budget amendment is recommended to cover the cost of the program as follows: Dept OCA PCA Object Description Amount 90 290000 25000 2564 Contingency ($157,867) 16 220200 65000 2001 Salaries 134,378 2075 Fringe Benefits 13,539 Total Salaries and Fringe Benefits $147,917 3292 Personal Mileage 4,900 3324 Printing 4,000 4252 Office Supplies 1,050 Total Operating $ 9,950 Total Program Cost $157,867 FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Moffitt supported by Jacobs the Public Services Committee and the Personnel Committee Reports be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted. Moved by Moffitt supported by Jacobs the resolution be adopted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 127 Moved by Palmer supported by Jensen to amend the resolution to add a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause immediately after the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED clause, to read as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any of the 12-Town communities who choose to conduct a downspout assessment survey or who have conducted a downspout disconnect survey be allowed to certify to the Oakland County Drain Commissioner the results of their own community=s survey. Discussion followed. The Chairperson stated a YES vote supports the amendment and a NO vote does not. Moved by Moffitt supported by Garfield to amend the resolution to coincide with the recommendation in the Public Services Committee Report. Vote on Moffitt=s amendment: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried. Vote on Palmer=s amendment: AYES: Palmer, Jensen, Johnson. (3) NAYS: Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson. (21) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Moffitt, Obrecht, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard. (23) NAYS: Palmer. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98047 BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - 3 SIRENS FOR GROVELAND 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 and the County twenty-five percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the sirens purchased; and WHEREAS the Township of Groveland, per the attached Purchase Agreement, has requested to participate in the siren system; and WHEREAS the Township of Groveland has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total estimated cost of three sirens; and WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the Township of Groveland agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the sirens and will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said sirens purchased under this agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes execution of the attached written agreement with Groveland Township for the purchase, installation and maintenance costs of three sirens. 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 Groveland. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 128 Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Copy of Groveland Township Warning Sirens Budget Summary and Purchase Agreement on file in the County Clerk=s office. FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98047) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - 3 SIRENS FOR GROVELAND TOWNSHIP To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Township of Groveland has issued a purchase agreement for the purchase of three fire sirens and requested to become part of the County=s centrally activated tornado warning system. 2. The total cost of the sirens is $51,000. 3. The Township of Groveland has agreed to pay $38,250, seventy-five percent (75%) of the estimated cost of the sirens. 4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated cost, $12,750. 5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership and be responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the siren. 6. Funds are available in the 1998 Contingency Account to cover the County=s share of the purchase cost. 7. The County=s portion of $12,750 is requested to be transferred from the 1998 Contingency Account to the Emergency Management line item for Capital Outlay as follows: Dept./OCA/PCA/Object Description FY 1998 GENERAL FUND 90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($12,750) 90-310000-33000-8101 Trans. To Health Fund 12,750 $ 0 HEALTH FUND Revenue 90-430000-31000-1701 Trans. From Gen. Fund $12,750 Expenditures 14-213000-60000-9169 Misc. Capit. Out. $12,750 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Moffitt supported by Johnson the resolution be adopted. AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98077 BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Dennis Powers, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 1998 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. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 129 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves amendments to the Fiscal Year 1998, Fiscal Year 1999 Biennial Budget as detailed in the attached Information Technology Office Automation Schedule for projects approved in the second quarter of 1998. Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move theadoption of the foregoing resolution. STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Copy of Information Technology Office Automation Schedule on file in the County Clerk=s office. The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98078 BY: Commissioners Gilda Jacobs, Eric Coleman, Donna Huntoon and Frank Millard IN RE: SHERIFF====S DEPARTMENT - POLICY FOR UNIFORMED DEPUTY PRESENCE AT COURTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Courthouse security program, under the direction of the Sheriff was instituted in late 1992 for the 6th Circuit Court; and WHEREAS since 1992, this program has expanded to include security for the District Courts in Rochester Hills, Clarkston, Troy, and Bloomfield Township; and WHEREAS in 1996 the Friend of Court Division requested and received Court Security; and WHEREAS with the most recent addition of providing Sheriff=s Deputies to the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Township, it is apparent that a policy on the provision of such service will provide an equitable situation for all judicial agencies within the County, and will provide a standard of trained, experienced law enforcement professionals to protect the courts and our citizens. WHEREAS to facilitate equity between the Courts, all requests for Sheriff=s deputy services to Oakland County Courts will be uniformly filled with full-time deputies. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby establish a policy for the contracting of uniformed deputies to provide security services for the Courts within Oakland County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the Board of Commissioners= receipt of a written request from courts within Oakland County for the provision of deputies to those courts, the Board of Commissioners shall approve a contract for such security service. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such contracts shall provide for full-time deputy position(s) and shall require the contracting courts to reimburse Oakland County the personnel costs, capital costs and operating costs incurred for providing this service. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the operating expenses of providing such deputies, shall include the leased cost of portable radios (and vehicles, if requested), uniforms, supplies and liability insurance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such contracts shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners and executed by the Chair of the Board. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Frank Millard, Gilda Jacobs, Eric Coleman, Donna Huntoon Ruel McPherson The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98079 BY: Jeff Kingzett, District #7 and Dan Devine, District #14 IN RE: (SUPPORT) REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT TO RESOLVE NEWSPAPER CONFLICT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the unease over the unresolved labor-management conflict at the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press - which began with a strike 33 months ago - continues to make many people in Southeast Michigan uncomfortable; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 130 WHEREAS the lives of several hundred individuals and their families continue to be adversely affected by this conflict; and WHEREAS the continued newspaper conflict, and people=s reaction to it, have resulted in a reduction in public knowledge of governmental affairs, which limits civil discourse on public policy issues; and WHEREAS the regional economy has also been adversely affected by the conflict as many retail and service companies have declined to advertise in the Detroit newspapers, thus reducing their profitability; and WHEREAS this conflict has caused an unseemly and divisive confrontation which has negatively impacted broad and diverse aspects of our community; and WHEREAS the Religious Leaders for Justice at the Detroit Newspapers has called for a regional legislative summit to resolve this conflict, and has asked for our support of their effort; and WHEREAS such a summit has been scheduled for May 15, 1998, at the Southfield Civic Center. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the concept of a regional legislative summit, sponsored by the Religious Leaders for Justice at the Detroit Newspapers, to which the management of the Detroit Newspapers and the collective bargaining units will be invited, with attention focused on a concerted effort to bring about a prompt, fair and lasting resolution to this conflict. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Jeff Kingzett, Dan Devine, Gilda Jacobs, Ruel McPherson, JoAnne Holbert, Eugene Kaczmar, Eric Coleman, Vincent Gregory The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98080 BY: Commissioners Fran Amos and Shelley Taub IN RE: (SUPPORT) HOUSE BILL 4363, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (MDNR) GUIDELINES FOR ACQUIRING PUBLIC ACCESS SITES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS within Oakland County, there are more than 450 navigable lakes and rivers, which provide more than 40 public boat launching access sites; and WHEREAS House Bill 4363 restricts the Department of Natural Resources ability to acquire additional access sites without a Public Hearing in the county in which the public access site is proposed; and WHEREAS Oakland County is concerned with the spread of zebra mussels and Eurasian Water Milfoil in our lakes; and WHEREAS House Bill 4363 requires the MDNR=s investigation of proposed boat launch sites include a study of whether a more intense use of the lake would result in the degradation of its ecological integrity. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby support the adoption of House Bill 4363. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to all of Oakland County=s legislators and its legislative agents. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Fran Amos, Shelley Taub The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 2, 1998 131 In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referrals: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE a. Huron County Board of Commissioners - (Support) House Bill 4441 Register of Deeds Automation Fund b. Huron County Board of Commissioners - Dog Law of 1919 c. Oscoda County Board of Commissioners - (Support) Constitutional Amendments to Reform Court System d. Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners - (Support) House Bill 4280 Standard Enforcement of Safety Belt Use e. Gladwin County - Dog Law of 1919 f. Saginaw County - (Support) House Bill 5353 and 5354 and Senate Bill 791 - Delinquent Tax g. Family Independence Agency - Single Audit Report for FIA and Friend of the Court h. Osceola County Board of Commissioners - Dog Law of 1919 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE a. Community Mental Health - Recipient Rights Complaint There were no objections to the referrals. The Board adjourned at 11:18 A.M. to the call of the Chair or April 23, 1998 at 9:30 A.M. G. William Caddell John McCulloch Deputy Clerk Chairperson