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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 20, 1998
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 9:55 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory,
Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf. (25)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Jensen.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Wolf supported by Garfield the minutes of the August 6, 1998 Board
meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as
printed.
Moved by Wolf supported by Amos the rules be suspended and the agenda be
amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Community Mental Health - Renewal of Earned Revenue Contract with
the Michigan Department of Community Health
b. Community Mental Health - Renewal of Annual PASARR Agreement with
the Michigan Department of Community Health
c. Community Mental Health - Acceptance of Recidivism Corrections
Initiative Block Grant
d. Community Mental Health - Acceptance of Drop-In Enhancement Block
Grant
(Reason for suspension of Public Services Committee items a, b, c and d: Waiver
of Rule XII - Direct Referral to Finance Committee)
AYES: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory,
Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 20, 1998
326
Commissioner Fran Amos, Chairperson of the Community Mental Health Services
Board, addressed the Board with a Community Mental Health progress update.
The Chairperson made the following statement: A Public Hearing is now
called on the Cranbrook Educational Community Project, Resolution Approving
Issuance of EDC Refunding Bonds, City of Bloomfield Hills. Are there any persons
present who wish to speak? No persons requested to speak and the Chairperson
declared the Public Hearing closed.
The Chairperson made the following statement: A Public Hearing is now
called on the Richard Tool & Die Corporation Project, Resolution Approving
Project Plan, Lyon Charter Township. Are there any persons present who wish to
speak? No persons requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Dan Wilson, Hope Cummins, Elmer Cerano and U.S. Congressman Joe Knollenberg
addressed the Board.
Chairperson McCulloch provided a summary of the report regarding the
Community Mental Health Authority.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98183
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND
BUDGET 1998-1999
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to provisions of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 1975,
Oakland County is required to develop and submit a plan and budget for the
provision of funding of foster care services to the Child and Family Services
Office of Juvenile Justice, Family Independence Agency, annually; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Court/Family Division, County of
Oakland, and the Oakland County Family Independence Agency have developed the
attached foster care services budget for the State's fiscal year,
October 1, 1998, through September 30, 1999; and
WHEREAS the General Government Committee has reviewed this budget and
recommends its submission to the State Office.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes submission of the 1998-1999 Oakland County Child Care Fund Budget to
the State Office of Child and Family Services Office of Juvenile Justice, Family
Independence Agency.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of County Child Care Budget Summary, Child Care Fund Summary Report
and In-Home Care Certification Requirements on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98184
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION THIRD QUARTERLY REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1998
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports, approved by the
Board of Commissioners for Grades 1-21, provide a review and appeal process for
departments and employees wishing to challenge the salary grade placement of
classifications; and
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Third Quarterly Report for Fiscal
Year 1998 was submitted to the Personnel Committee identifying the reviews
requested and the salary grade changes recommended by the Personnel Department
after completion of this review process; and
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WHEREAS funding is available to implement the recommended salary grade
changes for the General Fund/General Purpose positions in the Classification and
Rate Change Account; and
WHEREAS funding is available for the Special Revenue/Proprietary position
in Drain funds; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved this report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Third Quarterly Report for
Fiscal Year 1998 which includes the following personnel actions:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-Position
Supervisor - C.V. Admin Servs 10 11 16501-02553
Supervisor - Admin Servs 9 10 15406-00682
17501-02837
User Support Specialist I 10 11 19401-01665
(Retitle 1 position to new class
titled Tax Standards Specialist,
OT Non Exempt)
Library Technician I 5 7 51302-03642
(Retitle 1 position to new class
titled Library Technical Support
Specialist, OT Non Exempt)
Library Technician II 6 7 51301-03538
(Retitle 1 position to new class
titled Library Technical Support
Specialist, OT Non Exempt)
Construction Inspector IV 10 11 61213-06050
(Retitle 1 position to new class
titled Cross Connection & Pre-
Treatment Coordinator, OT Non Exempt)
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98185
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION - RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF EDC
REFUNDING BONDS (CRANBROOK EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT) - CITY OF
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1994 the Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland (the "EDC") issued its limited obligation economic development revenue
bonds (the "Prior Bonds") for the Cranbrook Educational Community Project (the
"Project") following approval by the Board of Commissioners of a Project Plan for
the Project (which included the issuance of the Prior Bonds for the Project); and
WHEREAS as authorized by the Economic Development Corporation Act (the
"Act"), the Economic Development Corporation has preliminarily approved the
issuance of limited obligation refunding bonds in the maximum principal amount of
$40,000,000 (the "Bonds") to refund the Prior Bonds for the purpose of achieving
substantial debt service savings for Cranbrook Educational Community, all on the
basis that the issuance of the Bonds will serve the public purposes of the Act;
and
WHEREAS as a condition precedent to the issuance of the Bonds, the Internal
Revenue Code requires that the Board of Commissioners approve the Economic
Development Corporation's issuance of the Bonds and hold a Public Hearing with
respect thereto; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a Public Hearing to consider
the issuance of the Bonds by the Economic Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such Public Hearing concurs
in the determinations of the Economic Development Corporation with respect
thereto.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the issuance of the Bonds by the Economic
Development Corporation is hereby determined to constitute a public purpose as
contemplated by the Act and is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Economic Development Corporation is hereby
authorized to take such steps as are necessary to issue its limited obligation
refunding revenue bonds as described herein.
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 Memorandum from Mary P. Langhauser, Economic Development
Corporation on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98186
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION - RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN
(RICHARD TOOL & DIE CORPORATION PROJECT) - LYON CHARTER TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland (the
"EDC") has recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the Project Plan
required by the Economic Development Corporations Act (the "Act") for the
captioned Project, a copy of which has been presented to this meeting (the
"Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporation's recommendations to the Board
of Commissioners were based upon its determinations that the Project is
reasonable and necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Act and that the
Project Plan satisfies all of the requirements of the Act regarding project
plans; and
WHEREAS the governing body of Lyon Charter Township, Oakland County,
Michigan, has also approved the Project Plan and given its consent to the
exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the Economic Development
Corporation; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a Public Hearing to consider
whether the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the
Act; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such Public Hearing and its
review of the Project Plan, concurs in the determinations of the Economic
Development Corporation with respect thereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Plan is hereby determined to
constitute a public purpose as contemplated by the Act and is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Economic Development Corporation is hereby
authorized to take such steps as are necessary to implement the Project and the
financing thereof by the issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as
contemplated by the Project Plan.
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
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Copy of the Economic Development Corporation, Richard Tool & Die
Corporation Project Plan, Lyon Charter Township on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Hoffman the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98187
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION/1998 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM
- CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER (S0S), HAVEN (HELP AGAINST VIOLENT
ENCOUNTERS NOW), LIGHTHOUSE OF OAKLAND COUNTY (PATH PROJECT), COMMON GROUND
SANCTUARY (A STEP FORWARD PROJECT), AND NEW BETHEL OUTREACH MINISTRY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS homelessness is a serious national, state, and local problem; and
WHEREAS the Congress of the United States, recognizing this problem, passed
the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act in 1987, and subsequent
amendments; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on
April 20, 1998, awarded Oakland County an Emergency Shelter Grant formula
allocation of $157,000 for the 1998 program year, to be allocated within 180 days
of receipt; and
WHEREAS the receipt of ESG funds allows the County to contract with
subrecipient homeless shelters to reimburse them for the overnight shelter, food,
furnishings, and transportation services they provide to homeless clients, as
well as the shelters' office and organizational support expenses; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is eligible to take 5% of the grant for
administrative purposes, but has elected not to so that the maximum amount can be
allocated to the shelters; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Citizens Advisory Council for Community
Development has approved funding factors based upon shelter utilization,
residency, and capacity to determine grant awards; and
WHEREAS five shelters in Oakland County have applied for 1998 ESG funds:
South Oakland Shelter (SOS), HAVEN (Help Against Violent Encounters Now),
Lighthouse of Oakland County (PATH project), Common Ground Sanctuary (A Step
Forward project), and New Bethel Outreach Ministry; and
WHEREAS each of these shelters have demonstrated needs for funding; and
WHEREAS the County wishes to enter into contracts with each of the five
shelters to provide them with 1998 ESG funds in the following amounts: South
Oakland Shelter ($54,463.00), HAVEN (Help Against Violent Encounters Now)
($30,222.00), Lighthouse of Oakland County (PATH project) ($51,150.00), Common
Ground Sanctuary (A Step Forward project) ($7,851.00), and New Bethel Outreach
Ministry ($13,314.00)[see attached contracts]; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Citizens Advisory Council for Community
Development has approved the above funding amounts by a vote of 13 yeas and one
abstention; and
WHEREAS the contracts have been reviewed and approved as to form by the
Office of Corporation Counsel, the Personnel Department, the Department of
Management and Budget, and Risk Management in accordance with the County
Executive's Contract Review Procedure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorize the agreements with each of the above-mentioned homeless shelters in
the combined sum of $157,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorize both the County Executive and the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners to execute the agreement between Oakland County and the homeless
shelters.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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Copies of the 1998 Oakland County Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program
Contracts between the County of Oakland and South Oakland Shelter; Haven, Inc.;
Lighthouse of Oakland County; The Common Ground Sanctuary; and New Bethel
Outreach Ministry on file in the County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98188
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY AT WHITE LAKE OAKS
(SIDWELL NO. 12-24-200-004) TO NORTH OAKLAND GIRL SCOUTS (REVERTER CLAUSE)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #85187, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners Quit Claimed to the North Oakland County Girl Scout
Council a parcel of land located in White Lake Township at White Lake Oaks Golf
Course, being part of tax parcel #12-24-200-004; and
WHEREAS the property deeded over by the County was in exchange for
property of equal value, which was simultaneously Quit Claimed to the County by
the North Oakland County Girl Scout Council, said property lying along the
westerly border of White Lake Oaks Golf Course; and
WHEREAS the Quit Claim Deed given by the County contained a Reverter
Clause, which stated that if the North Oakland County Girl Scout Council ever
ceases to use said property for scouting activities or attempts to assign or
convey its interest in said property the property would revert back to the
County; and
WHEREAS the Quit Claim Deed given by the North Oakland County Girl Scout
Council also contained a Reverter Clause which stated in pertinent part that if
the County ever exercised its Reverter Clause, then the property given to the
County in exchange by the North Oakland County Girl Scout Council would revert
back to the Council; and
WHEREAS in early 1994 the Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council became the
successor in interest to the North Oakland County Girl Scout Council; and
WHEREAS in order for the North Oakland County Girl Scout Council to wind
up its affairs it will be necessary for it to assign its interest in the White
Lake property to the Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council which assignment will
cause the Reverter Clause in the County=s deed to take effect, and thereby
triggering the Reverter Clause in the North Oakland County Girl Scout Council=s
deed as well; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council has requested the County of
Oakland to consider Quit Claiming the subject property to the Michigan Metro Girl
Scout Council under the same terms and conditions as existed in the 1985 exchange
of properties; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed
and recommends this action; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management along with Corporation
Counsel has reviewed all the necessary agreements and documents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby agrees to
execute the necessary documents and agreements to Quit Claim to the Michigan
Metro Girl Scout Council the subject property containing 0.77 acres of land and
identified on the White Lake Township tax rolls as tax parcel #12-24-200-004, in
exchange for the property on the westerly border of White Lake Oaks Golf Course.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby directs its Chairperson to sign the necessary documents to effect the
transfer.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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Copies of Quit Claim Deeds, Agreement between Northern Oakland County Girl
Scouts and County of Oakland, Agreement by and among County of Oakland, Northern
Oakland County Girl Scout Council and Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council and
attachments on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98189)
By: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - RENEWAL OF EARNED REVENUE CONTRACT WITH THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
August 13, 1998, recommends that the resolution be amended in the NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED paragraph as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached Renewal of the Medicaid Managed Care
Earned Revenue Contract with the Michigan Department of Community Health,
for a period beginning retroactively to January 1, 1998 and ending
September 30, 1998, AND THAT THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98189
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - RENEWAL OF EARNED REVENUE CONTRACT WITH THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Mental Health has requested the renewal
of the Medicaid Managed Care Earned Revenue Contract with the Oakland County
Community Mental Health Services Board; and
WHEREAS this contract provided for reimbursement of Community Mental
Health costs for pre-admissions and continued stay reviews of inpatient and day
hospital services under the State=s Medicaid Managed Care program; and
WHEREAS the prior Medicaid Earned Revenue Contract was for a term
beginning October 1, 1997 and ending December 31, 1997; and
WHEREAS since the prior contract=s expiration, January 1, 1998, both
parties have continued to perform the mutual services and promises contained in
their prior Medicaid Earned Revenue Contract; and
WHEREAS it is the intent of the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board to formally renew and otherwise again formally continue their
prior Medicaid Earned Revenue Contract with the Michigan Department of Community
Health under the same terms and conditions contained in the initial contract,
except as noted in the attached agreement; and
WHEREAS the terms of the proposed renewal of the Medicaid Managed Care
Earned Revenue Contract have been reviewed by Oakland County Corporation Counsel
and are acceptable to the administration; and
WHEREAS on July 21, 1998, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board approved resolution #1319807f regarding the Renewal of Earned
Revenue Contract with the Michigan Department of Community Health.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached Renewal of the Medicaid Managed Care Earned
Revenue Contract with the Michigan Department of Community Health, for a period
beginning retroactively to January 1, 1998 and ending September 30, 1998.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Agreement and Contract Amendment on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98189)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - RENEWAL OF EARNED REVENUE CONTRACT WITH THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
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 a renewal of the Earned Revenue Contract
with the Michigan Department of Community Health that allows for
reimbursement of Community Mental Health costs for pre-admissions
and continued stay reviews of inpatient and day hospital services
under the State=s Medicaid Managed Care program.
2. The renewal agreement begins January 1, 1998, and ends
September 30, 1998.
3. The Fiscal Year 1998 and Fiscal Year 1999 Budget contemplated
approval of the subject agreement, therefore budget amendments are
not required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Holbert the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Holbert the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Holbert the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98190)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - RENEWAL OF ANNUAL PASARR AGREEMENT WITH THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
August 13, 1998, recommends that the resolution be amended in the NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED paragraph as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the renewal of the attached agreement with the
Michigan Department of Community Health governing nursing home
PreAdmission Screening and Annual Resident Reviews (PASARR), for the
period beginning retroactively to February 1, 1998 and ending
September 30, 1998, AND THAT THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98190
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - RENEWAL OF ANNUAL PASARR AGREEMENT WITH THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS "PASARR" (nursing home PreAdmission Screening and Annual Resident
Reviews) evaluations are a requirement of the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act,
commonly referred to as "OBRA" and a condition of the State=s continued receipt
of Medicaid funding; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Services Board
initially approved the Michigan Department of Community Health=s annual agreement
regarding "PASARR for a period beginning October 1, 1996 and ending
September 30, 1997, which set out the requirements for each party in the process;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Mental Health Services Board agreed
to extend the 1996/1997 PASARR agreement with the Michigan Department of
Community Health until January 31, 1998; and
WHEREAS both parties have continued to perform the mutual services and
promises contained in their prior PASARR contract since February 1, 1998 when the
PASARR contract expired; and
WHEREAS it is the intent of the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board to formally renew and otherwise again formally continue their
prior PASARR contract under the same terms and conditions of their prior
agreement, except as noted within the attached contract.
WHEREAS the terms of the proposed renewal of the Annual PASARR Agreement
with the Michigan Department of Community Health have been reviewed by Oakland
County Corporation Counsel and are acceptable to the Administration.
WHEREAS on July 21, 1998, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board approved resolution #1329807f regarding PASARR Agreement with the
Michigan Department of Community Health.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the renewal of the attached agreement with the Michigan
Department of Community Health governing nursing home PreAdmission Screening and
Annual Resident Reviews (PASARR), for the period beginning retroactively to
February 1, 1998 and ending September 30, 1998.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Renewal of PASARR Contract between Michigan Department of
Community Health and the Oakland County Community Mental Health Services Program
on file in County Clerk=s Office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98190)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - RENEWAL OF ANNUAL PASARR AGREEMENT WITH THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
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 a renewal of the annual agreement that
allows for full reimbursement of activities as defined within the
agreement.
2. The renewal agreement begins February 1, 1998, and ends
September 30, 1998.
3. The Fiscal Year 1998 and Fiscal Year 1999 Budget contemplated
approval of the subject agreement, therefore budget amendments are
not required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Gregory the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Gregory the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid,
Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98191
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - ACCEPTANCE OF RECIDIVISM CORRECTIONS INITIATIVE
BLOCK GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Community Health has awarded a Federal Block
Grant to Oakland County Community Mental Health to provide one full-time Mental
Health Clinician position to coordinate a team effort in reducing recidivism in
inmates with serious and persistent mental illness; and
WHEREAS said clinician would facilitate and coordinate the Service
Utilization evaluation of current services to these consumers provided by the
ACT, ACE and Community Mental Health in-jail programs; and
WHEREAS said clinician would gather statistics, identify systems problems
and best solutions, and write reports and proposals; and
WHEREAS all funds are Federal in origin and require no State or local
matching dollars; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate additional
Community Mental Health funds; and
WHEREAS on July 21, 1998, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board approved resolution #1339807f; Acceptance of Recidivism:
Corrections Initiative Block Grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves acceptance of the Recidivism: Corrections Initiative Block
Grant in the total amount of $37,500 for Fiscal Year 1997/1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future level of service, including personnel,
will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the grant for this
program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98191)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - ACCEPTANCE OF RECIDIVISM CORRECTIONS INITIATIVE
BLOCK GRANT
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. This Federal Block Grant to Oakland County Community Mental Health
will provide one full-time Mental Health Clinician position
(contracted through a private agency) to coordinate a team effort in
reducing recidivism in inmates with serious and persistent mental
illness.
2. This clinician would facilitate and coordinate the Service
Utilization evaluation of current services to these consumers
provided by the ACT, ACE and Community Mental Health in-jail
programs.
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3. The clinician would gather statistics, identify systems problems and
best solutions, and write reports and proposals.
4. All funds are Federal in origin and require no State or local
matching dollars.
5. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate additional Community
Mental Health funds.
6. Amendments to the Fiscal Year 1998/1999 Budget are approved as
follows:
7. A report will be provided to the Public Services Committee and
Finance Committee on this program in one year.
CMH Grant Fund 273
Subfund 382
Revenue FY98/99
1-55-#=s to be determined Grant Funding $37,500
Expenditure
2-55-#=s to be determined Professional Services $37,500
Total $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98192
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - ACCEPTANCE OF DROP-IN ENHANCEMENT BLOCK GRANT To
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Community Health has awarded a Federal Block
Grant to Oakland County Community Mental Health to fund new furnishings for the
existing drop-in center in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS said grant would also provide furnishings for the three new drop-in
centers which will be started in parts of the County where this service is not
currently available; and
WHEREAS all funds are Federal in origin and require no State or local
matching dollars; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate additional Community
Mental Health funds.
WHEREAS on July 21, 1998, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board approved resolution #1349807f regarding the Acceptance of Drop-In
Enhancement Block Grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves acceptance of the Drop-In Enhancement Block Grant in the total amount of
$10,987 for Fiscal Year 1997/1998.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98192)
By: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - ACCEPTANCE OF DROP-IN ENHANCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
To the Oakland County Community Mental Health Services Board
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. This Federal Block Grant to Oakland County Community Mental Health
will fund new furnishings for the existing drop-in center in Oakland
County.
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2. This Grant will also provide furnishings for the three new drop-in
centers which will be started in parts of the County where this
service is not currently available.
3. These funds are Federal in origin and require no State or local
matching dollars.
4. No additional Community Mental Health Funds are required.
5. Amendments to the Biennial Budget are approved as follows:
CMH Grant Fund 273
Subfund 382
Revenue FY98/99
1-55-#=s to be determined Grant Funding $10,987
Expenditure
2-55-#=s to be determined Miscellaneous Capital Outlay $10,987
Total $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos,
Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98146)
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CONTINUATION OF COPS AHEAD GRANT-FUNDED DEPUTY II
POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on July 7, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #98146)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CONTINUATION OF COPS AHEAD GRANT-FUNDED DEPUTY II
POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
July 8, 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 #98146
BY: Commissioners Charles E. Palmer, #16; Lawrence A. Obrecht, #3;
John P. McCulloch, #22; Ruth Johnson, #1
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CONTINUATION OF COPS AHEAD GRANT-FUNDED DEPUTY II
POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, the Sheriff's
Department made application to the U.S. Department of Justice to capture grant
funds to be used for the hiring of three (3) career law enforcement officers for
a three year period (May 1, 1995 through August 31, 1998) to staff a newly
proposed County-wide alcohol education program; and
WHEREAS in May 1995 the U.S. Department of Justice notified the Oakland
County Sheriff of a grant funding award for this alcohol education program in the
amount of $225,000, the same as the application, authorized by the Community
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Orientated Policing Services - Accelerated Hiring, Education and Deployment
(COPS-AHEAD) program under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of
1994, Public Law 103-322; and
WHEREAS in order to provide the services described in the grant
application, three (3) special revenue funded Deputy II positions were created in
the Sheriff's Department, Technical Services Division, Special Teams Unit (#439-
15) per Miscellaneous Resolution #95202, and the program S.C.O.P.E. (Stop
drinking, Consider consequences, Observe yourself, Protect society, Educate
others) was created; and
WHEREAS the S.C.O.P.E. program has instructed over 33,000 students in every
school district in Oakland County as well as being responsible for over 200
arrests for operating under the influence of liquor; and
WHEREAS the total program cost for the three-year period equaled $527,094,
including a county match of $302,904; and
WHEREAS within the grant application, the Federal government required a
plan to continue this program if funding is available; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department is requesting that the County continue this
successful program which provides a valuable, life-saving service to Oakland
County citizens; and
WHEREAS the grant period expires August 31, 1998, thereby eliminating the
funding source for these positions; and
WHEREAS continuation of the three (3) Deputy II positions funded by this
grant will require the approval of the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS by adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #98052 the County Board of
Commissioners has proclaimed its objective to make the roads of our State safer
for everyone by supporting the reduction of the blood alcohol content standard
from .10% to .08%.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
continues to fund the three (3) Deputy II positions (43630-07743, 43630-07744,
43630-07745) in the Sheriff's Department, Protective Services Division, Traffic
Unit (#436-30), effective August 31, 1998.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Charles E. Palmer, Lawrence A. Obrecht,
John P. McCulloch, Ruth Johnson,
Fran C. Amos, Eric Coleman,
Dan Devine, Jr., Nancy Dingeldey,
John P. Garfield, Vincent Gregory,
JoAnne Holbert, Donna Huntoon,
Gilda Z. Jacobs, Donald W. Jensen,
Eugene Kaczmar, Jeff Kingzett
Thomas A. Law, Ruel McPherson,
Frank H. Millard, David L. Moffitt,
Shelley G. Taub
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98146)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - CONTINUATION OF COPS AHEAD GRANT-FUNDED DEPUTY II
POSITIONS
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. For the past three years, the Oakland County Sheriff=s
Departmentparticipated in the COPS-AHEAD program through a grant
from the U.S. Department of Justice. This grant provided $75,000 per
year to help fund three (3) Deputy II positions to be used for a
County-wide alcohol education program. A County match of $100,968
per year was required.
2. Since the grant period ends August 31, 1998, the Sheriff=s
Department has requested the funding for the program be continued,
and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has resolved to do so,
effective August 31, 1998.
3. Cost to fund the program for the balance of Fiscal Year 1998 equals
$17,172, for Fiscal Year 1999 equals $222,364, and for Fiscal Year
2000 equals $222,366, as detailed on attachment A.
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4. The Program will be funded for one year and other funding sources
will be sought for future years.
5. The budgets for Fiscal Year 1998, Fiscal Year 1999 and Fiscal Year
2000 should be amended as follows:
Fund/Dept/OCA/PCA/Obj Description FY1998 FY1999 FY2000
101-43-23630-20006-1001 Salaries $ 11,016 $143,208 $143,208
101-43-23630-20006-2075 Fringes 4,825 62,724 62,724
101-43-23601-20006-6660 Radio Rent 30 411 429
101-43-23601-20006-6661 Motor Pool 554 7,068 7,152
101-43-23910-20006-4044 Dep Supplies 138 1,356
1,223
101-43-23201-20006-3784 Uniforms 126 1,340 1,256
101-43-23601-20006-6637 Equip Rental 34 442
442
101-43-23101-20006-6677 Insurance 449 5,815 5,932
$ 17,172 $222,364 $222,366
101-43-23101-20001-2872 Grant Match ($192,968) ($192,968)
101-90-29000-25000-2564 Contingency ( 17,172) ( 29,396) ( 29,398)
$ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of attachment A on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Obrecht 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 Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98193
BY: Commissioner Lawrence A. Obrecht
IN RE: DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION PER MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #85315
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County was assessed an additional six percent on State
Equalized Value (S.E.V.) on residential property in 1982, equivalent to $2.8
million; and
WHEREAS the County Executive and Board of Commissioners believed this
additional six percent assessment was unjustified and began the process of
litigation against the Michigan State Tax Commission; and
WHEREAS in anticipation of successful conclusion of the litigation, the
Board of Commissioners established a reserve account in the amount of $2.8
million; and
WHEREAS Oakland County was unsuccessful in this litigation and the Board of
Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #85294 decided to return the $2.8
million to the respective communities on a formula based upon residential S.E.V.;
and
WHEREAS as specified in Miscellaneous Resolution #85315 - PROCEDURE FOR
RELEASE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED ON MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #85294, it is the
intention of the Board of Commissioners that these funds be utilized by the local
units of government for programs and projects of their choice, providing that all
such uses conform to the Michigan Laws governing the use of county funds; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #85315,
established the procedures for the review, approval and release of the subject
funds allocated to cities, townships and villages; and
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WHEREAS in accordance with the aforementioned procedure, the Village of
Lake Orion has submitted a request for the disbursement of $553.00 for the
purpose of partially defraying the cost of a computer in the Police Department.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, in compliance with the intent and procedures outlined in
Miscellaneous Resolution #85315, authorizes the disbursement of $553.00 from the
reserve account established by Miscellaneous Resolution #85294 to the Village of
Lake Orion for the purpose of partially defraying the cost of a computer in the
Police Department.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence A. Obrecht
Commissioner, District #3
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98194
BY: Commissioner John Garfield, District #9
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AMENDMENT OF PROCEDURE FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF
PROPERTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by adoption of
Miscellaneous Resolutions #91090 and #95213, has established a policy by which
real estate is to be purchased, sold, and leased by Oakland County; and
WHEREAS while this policy is inclusive, it neglects the requirement of
identification of the prospective buyers, sellers, and/or lessors of real estate
to or from the County; and
WHEREAS the identification of these parties would help ensure the
safeguarding of the public trust by exposing any potential improper relationships
prior to a transaction being consummated.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby amends the Procedure for Sale and Purchase of Property to include the
provision that no transaction shall be considered until there has been full
public disclosure of the names of all parties to the transaction.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John P. Garfield, District #9
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee, the General Government Committee and the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98195
BY: Commissioner John P. Garfield, District #9
IN RE: AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES TO EXCLUDE ATTORNEYS FROM HOLDING THE POSITION OF
COMMITTEE CHAIR OF THE LIAISON COMMITTEE TO THE COURTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners specifies
the roles and responsibilities that each standing committee shall undertake; and
WHEREAS in the case of the committee which has liaison responsibilities to
the Courts of Oakland County, there exists the potential for conflicts of
interest to arise between practicing attorneys serving on the committee,
especially as chairperson, and the judges elected to the benches of those courts;
and
WHEREAS there also exists the potential for the attorneys serving on the
committee liaison to the courts to seek the favor of the judges, especially in
the case of an attorney serving as Chairperson; and
WHEREAS the decision-making process of the committees should be kept as
free of potential conflicts as possible.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Rule X.B.(3) of the Rules of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners shall be amended to exclude licensed attorneys from
serving as chair of a committee which is liaison to the Courts of Oakland County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
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John P. Garfield, District #9
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98196
BY: Frank H. Millard, District #4
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - SUPPORT FOR 50/50 COST
SHARING TO LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND OPPOSITION TO LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH
OPERATIONS BLOCK GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Public Act 368 of 1978, commonly known as the Public Health
Code, the State of Michigan is obligated to reimburse local governing entities
for reasonable and allowable costs of required and allowable health services
until the 50% level is reached; and
WHEREAS State and local health representatives reached consensus on eight
required cost shared services to serve as a safety net for the people in local
jurisdictions and across the State, including Food Service Sanitation, Drinking
Water Supply, On-Site Sewage Disposal Management, Hearing Screening, Vision
Screening, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunizations, and General Communicable
Diseases; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan established Minimum Program Requirements that
are required to be met only when the State is in full 50/50 cost sharing
compliance; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has refused to meet its financial obligation
to Oakland County in Fiscal Year 1996/1997 in the amount of $154,780 and asserts
that it will not meet it in Fiscal Year 1997/1998, even though financial
resources are available; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health now proposes avoiding
state statutory mandate by replacing cost sharing with a Local Public Health
Operations Block Grant in Fiscal Year 1998/1999 which is counter to the intent
of the Public Health Code, eliminates recourse through Headlee, allows for
unfunded mandates, and shifts additional financial risk to Oakland County
residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
requests full reimbursement from the Michigan Department of Community Health for
cost shared public health services delivered in compliance with the Minimum
Program Requirements in Fiscal Year 1996/1997 and Fiscal Year 1997/1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners records its full
support for 50/50 cost sharing as defined by the Public Health Code in future
fiscal years and its clear opposition to a cost sharing Block Grant embedded
within a local public health operations line item.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be communicated to the
Governor, members of the Oakland County legislative delegation, and the
leadership of the Michigan Association of Counties and the Michigan Association
for Local Public Health.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Thomas A. Law, Frank H. Millard
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee
and General Government Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98197
BY: Commissioner David L. Moffitt, District #18
IN RE: AGAINST PRIMARY INTEREXCHANGE CARRIER CHARGE (PICC) FOR MULTI-LINE
BUSINESS CUSTOMERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Primary Interexchange Carrier Charge (PICC) being initiated in
Michigan by local telephone service providers is a flat monthly per line access
charge on long-distance service originating and concluding within the state=s
boundaries; and
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WHEREAS according to the Michigan Telecommunications Act, local carriers
can mirror Federal access charges without Michigan Public Service Commission
review and therefore can charge as much as they want for the intrastate PICC, as
long as it does not exceed the $2.75 federal interstate PICC; and
WHEREAS in Michigan, Ameritech is levying a $2.40 per line, per month
Primary Interexchange Carrier Charge on all business customers. GTE, Michigan=s
other major local telephone service provider, has implemented a PICC of $2.75 per
business line per month; and
WHEREAS the PICC levied on the small businesses in Michigan far exceeds the
amount that other states in the Midwest (Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois)
pay, resulting in Michigan telephone users providing over half of the PICC
revenues that Ameritech will collect from the Midwest region; and
WHEREAS the over 40,000 businesses located in Oakland County are a driving
force behind the State=s economy and an indispensable source of job creation -
employing over 854,000 people. The PICC imposes a regulatory constraint on
business development in general and an undue burden on small businesses in
particular; and
WHEREAS the Small Business Association of Michigan has filed a motion with
the Michigan Public Service Commission challenging the new multi-line phone fee,
indicating the small businesses in Michigan are bearing an unreasonable burden
of the total PICC revenues collected by Ameritech.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
supports the efforts of the Small Business Association of Michigan to block
unreasonable and discriminatory Primary Interexchange Carrier Charges from being
levied on all businesses with multiple telephone lines.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges
the Michigan Public Service Commission to take the necessary measures to ensure
that Primary Interexchange Carrier Charges do not unfairly impact small business
growth and development in Michigan and Oakland County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges
that the Michigan Communications Act be amended to enable the Michigan Public
Service Commission to provide the crucial review and oversight of Primary
Interexchange Carrier Charges (PICC) and the ability to require local telephone
service providers to present documentation and costs supporting their requests
for Primary Interexchange Carrier Charges.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded
to Oakland County legislators, the Michigan Public Service Commission and the
Oakland County legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
David L. Moffitt, Thomas A. Law
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98198
BY: Commissioners Shelley Taub, District #12; Dan Devine, Jr., District #14;
Robert J. Hoffman, District #10: Charles E. Palmer, District #16; Fran Amos,
District #5; Ruth A. Johnson, District #1
IN RE: (SUPPORT) SENATE BILL 649, CIVIL COMMITMENT FOR VIOLENT PREDATORS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there are those within our society who are predisposed to commit
violent offenses against others and who, no matter the treatment or punishment,
will remain a menace to the health and safety of others; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 649, introduced by Senator Van Regenmorter, seeks to
protect society from convicted violent predators who, because of a mental
abnormality or personality disorder, continue to be a threat to society, by
providing for a review of each individual criminally sentenced for violent
offenses prior to their release; and
WHEREAS such legislation would amend the Mental Health Code to establish
procedures for the civil commitment of individuals determined to be a person
likely to engage in habitual predatory acts of violence.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby support Senate Bill 649 for the protection of our citizens.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded
to Oakland County State legislators, Senator Van Regenmorter, and the County=s
legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley G. Taub, Dan Devine, Jr.,
Robert J. Hoffman, Charles E. Palmer,
Fran Amos, Ruth A. Johnson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referral:
OTHERS
Management and Budget
a. Equalization-Ind. Fac. Ex. in Excess of 5% SEV, Plastic Plus, Inc.,
City of Auburn Hills
There were no objections to the referral.
The Board adjourned at 11:10 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
September 3, 1998 at 9:30 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN JOHN McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson