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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
September 3, 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, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub. (23)
ABSENT: Devine, Wolf (both with notice). (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Gregory.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Palmer supported by Douglas the minutes of the August 20, 1998
Board meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as
printed.
Moved by Jacobs supported by Coleman the rules be suspended and the agenda
be amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Circuit Court/Friend of the Court - 1998/1999 Medical Support
Enforcement Reimbursement Contract Acceptance
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
a. The North Arm Relief Drain Drainage District - Approval of Clawson
Litigation Settlement
c. Department of Facilities Management - Lease Renewal for Community
Mental Health at United Way of Oakland County Building, 50 Wayne
Street, Pontiac, Michigan
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Prosecuting Attorney - Request for Professional Services Contract to
Perform Expert Fraud Analysis
c. Community Mental Health - Creation of One (1) SR Community Mental
Health Nurse Position and One (1) SR Case Management Coordinator
Position in Services to Children with Developmental Disabilities
d. Community Mental Health - Acceptance of Business Plan Consultation
Block Grant
(Reason for suspension of General Government Committee, item a, Planning and
Building Committee, items a and c, Public Services Committee, items a, c and
d: Waiver of Rule XII - E - Procedure to Bring Matters Before the Board. Direct
Referral to Finance Committee)
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AYES: Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
The Chairperson made the following statement: A Public Hearing is now
called on the Development and Planning Division Project Plan, Oakland University
Foundation Project, City of Rochester Hills. Are there any persons who wish to
speak? No persons requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Commissioner Fran Amos, Chairperson of the Community Mental Health Services
Board, addressed the Board with a Community Mental Health progress update.
REPORT
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ESTABLISH SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 AS PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999
AND FISCAL YEAR 2000 BUDGET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee hereby recommends that a Public Hearing be
established for September 24, 1998, on the Fiscal Year 1999 and Fiscal Year 2000
Budget.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Jensen the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
The Chairperson stated a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Budget
will be held in the Board of Commissioners= Auditorium on September 24, 1998 at
9:30 A.M.
The following people addressed the Board: Dick Beer, Elmer Cerano, Kurt
Anselmi, Jim Halushka, Assistant Oakland County Prosecutor, Richard McVeigh,
Commissioner Jeff Kingzett and G. William Caddell, Oakland County Deputy Clerk -
Register of Deeds.
REPORT (Misc. #98199)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF====S DEPARTMENT - 1998/1999 INMATE ZERO TOLERANCE PROJECT GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
August 26, 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 #98199
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT - 1998/1999 INMATE ZERO TOLERANCE PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #98126, the Oakland County
Sheriff Department applied for a grant from the Michigan Department of Community
Health, Office of Drug Control Policy; and
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WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has had a substance abuse grant for the last
eight years; and
WHEREAS the grant award as presented here is a continuation of the previous
grant; and
WHEREAS the grant award is $289,483 of which the State=s portion equals
$173,690 (60%) and the County=s portion equals $115,793 (40%); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to upgrade one (1) PTNE Clerk to an FTE
Clerk position and to add one (1) PTNE Substance Abuse Tech to the grant; and
WHEREAS this award is equal to the original application; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has sufficient funds for the grant match
requirement in the Fiscal Year 1999 grant match line item in the Sheriff Budget.
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the 1998/1999 Inmate Zero Tolerance Project grant in the amount of
$289,483.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) PTNE Clerk be upgraded to an FTE Clerk
position and one (1) PTNE Substance Abuse Tech be created in Sheriff=s Department
Corrections (OCA 381401 PCA 20029).
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Coleman the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98200
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 1998 THIRD QUARTER
FINANCIAL FORECAST AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 621 of 1978, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act
for Local Units of Government, provides for adjustments to the adopted
budget; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Oakland County General Appropriations Act
Section 22, which authorizes budget adjustments for variances between the
budgeted revenue and actual revenue, and Section 23, which authorizes budget
adjustments for variances between estimated revenue and projected expenditures,
adjustments are required; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year (FY) 1998 Third Quarter Financial Forecast Report
has identified several variances and budget amendments are recommended; and
WHEREAS Forfeiture of Bond revenue is lower than anticipated in the County
Clerk Division; and
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney=s Office is requesting the use of $22,000
from the Prosecutor=s Law Enforcement Account (41-231000-10000-2853-60054) which
has a current balance of $80,510.92; and
WHEREAS $21,000 will be used for the Middle School Anti-Drug Initiative
Program which encourages an effective means of drug awareness at the middle
school level; and
WHEREAS $1,000 will be used for services as provided by the Troy Community
Coalition to combat efforts to legalize marijuana; and
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WHEREAS funding is available in the Sheriff=s Law Enforcement Enhancement
account to cover the grant match required for the Law Enforcement Block
Grant; and
WHEREAS Computer Research Fee revenue is unfavorable in the Law Library as
a result of lower customer on-line needs due to the advent of CD Rom devices; and
WHEREAS unfavorability exists in the Law Library Continuations line due to
an increase in costs for books, statutes, rules and regulation that are
government mandated; and
WHEREAS favorability exists in the Board of Commissioner=s County Annual
Audit line due to expenses being less than budgeted; and
WHEREAS an increase in activity has expanded the use of a PTE position in
Auditing causing unfavorability in Salaries and Fringe Benefits; and
WHEREAS an oversight in carry forwards for the Regranting Program
expenditures has caused unfavorability in the Office of Arts, Culture and
Film; and
WHEREAS favorability exists in Corporation Counsel=s Salaries and Fringe
Benefits due to a lag between funding and hiring new attorneys; and
WHEREAS additional revenue generated as a result of transferring positions
from Community Mental Health to Reimbursement per Miscellaneous Resolution #97036
is collected in the Circuit Court rather than Reimbursement, thus requesting the
estimated revenue budget be transferred to Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS the Health Division reflects unfavorability in postage due to State
shifting responsibility to the County for transporting specimens to be
tested; and
WHEREAS the Health Division=s Licenses and Permits are unfavorable due to
lab inspections occurring earlier than anticipated; and
WHEREAS a redistribution of Salaries and Fringe Benefits for the Health
Division units is necessary to reflect actual usage for CPBC budget presentation
to the State for auditing purposes; and
WHEREAS favorability in the Teacher Services and Expense from the
Children=s Village School, due to contract modifications, can be used within the
Department of Human Services to offset the increased contracted autopsy cost in
the Medical Examiner=s office related to increased demand; and
WHEREAS responsibility for quality assurance of base maps converted to
outside vendors has been transferred to the DISC Division of the Information
Technology Department, requiring the transfer of appropriate resources; and
WHEREAS Equalization=s contractual obligations are resulting in unfavorable
mileage and postage expenditures; and
WHEREAS the specifications for digital camera equipment for the
Equalization Division is nearing completion, and an amendment to fund the
purchase of said equipment is recommended; and
WHEREAS the funding is available from Equalization Division=s salary
favorability; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has provided a supplementary allocation from
the State Court Equity Fund, for the balance of Fiscal Year 1998; and
WHEREAS state revenue sharing is also anticipated to increase for the final
quarter of Fiscal Year 1998, these additional allocations can be used to offset
additional non-departmental expenditures required to complete implementation of
the Human Resources Financial Information System and to supplement the
Contingency appropriation which will be reduced due to a need for the Prosecuting
Attorney to contract with a fraud expert in an attempt to obtain forfeited drug
monies; and
WHEREAS due to continued efforts by Corporation Counsel and the
Equalization Division, expenditures to defend Tax Tribunal Appeals will be less
than budgeted, this favorability can be used to offset increased demands for
Office Automation expenditures as well as for Miscellaneous Capital Outlay; and
WHEREAS the Clerk/Register of Deeds is experiencing a substantial increase
in Recording Fees, Mortgages, and Land Transfer Taxes due to an increase in
activity, these revenue increases can be used to offset unfavorabilities in other
areas; and
WHEREAS revenue collection in the Treasurer=s Industrial Facilities Tax
and the TIFA/DDA Recovery IFT is less than anticipated; and
WHEREAS an adjustment to Fiscal Services= Reimbursement of Salaries is
needed for accounting services charged to the various internal services; and
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WHEREAS the Health Division=s revenue is projected to be unfavorable
primarily due to changes in managed care; and
WHEREAS the Health Division also needs an adjustment due to overstated
revenue, which was included during the Fiscal Year 1998/1999 Biennial Budget
process related to the requested fee schedule adjustment, but was not
approved; and
WHEREAS the Department of Environmental Quality has issued an amendment to
the Health Division=s DEQ Agreement, which reflects an increase in revenue
reimbursement and expenditures (OT, Training, Computer Equipment); and
WHEREAS through May, the State of Michigan has continued to reimburse
Oakland County for 50% of allowable Child Care Fund expenditures, even though the
County has exceeded the capped level; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is projected to be unfavorable in overtime due to
continued high activity, and unfavorable hospitalization, insurance and medical
supplies due to increase in the complexity of prisoner illnesses; and
WHEREAS the Clerk=s Administration Unit reflects favorability in Printing
County Directory as this is not anticipated to be expended during Fiscal
Year 1998; and
WHEREAS the County Clerk is projected to be favorable in Salaries and
Fringe Benefits due to turnover; and
WHEREAS the Treasurer=s Office Supply line is unfavorable due to ordering
of employee checks, which was previously handled by Information Technology; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners reflects favorable Salaries and Fringe
Benefits due to turnover, less than anticipated usage of Legal Services, and
County Annual Audit services; and
WHEREAS Community Mental Health is not anticipated to come under full
authority during Fiscal Year 1998, thereby foregoing the need to appropriate the
required fund match (listed as an Operating Transfer Out)for this fiscal period
and utilizing these funds as resources to offset unfavorability in other
areas; and
WHEREAS favorability exists in Corporation Counsel=s Legal Expense line due
to the dismissal of a lawsuit against the County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS Professional Services expenses for HRFIS consultants has not been
charged to Fiscal Services as appropriated but to the Non-Departmental
budget; and
WHEREAS the Health Division and Children=s Village have favorability in
Salaries and Fringe Benefits due to turnover, favorable operating due to fewer
cases of TB and Children=s Village Teacher Services and Expenses due to contract
modifications, which can be used to offset unfavorable variances in other
areas; and
WHEREAS due to increased demand for Information Technology services
additional funding is required to cover Development Charges and approved Office
Automation Projects; and
WHEREAS various amendments are required to the Information Technology Fund
Budget for Operations to more accurately reflect actual activity (see
Schedule B); and
WHEREAS Office Automation projects were approved by the Board of
Commissioners per Miscellaneous Resolution #98143. However, the amendments
necessary to appropriate the funds for the projects were not included and are
being submitted as part of the Fiscal Year 1998 Third Quarter
Forecast (see Schedule C); and
WHEREAS Section 25 of the Fiscal Year 1997 General Appropriations Act
(Miscellaneous Resolution #96270) requires that the Board of Commissioners
receive a quarterly report regarding adjustments made to Inmate Accounts on
transactions billed in excess of ability to pay; and
WHEREAS the General Appropriations Act requires that the Board of
Commissioners approve all cancellation or write offs of debts owed the County in
amounts of $1,000 or greater, a request for debt cancellation has been made by
the Fiscal Services Division (Schedule D).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the
Fiscal Year 1998 Third Quarter Financial Forecast.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board authorizes amendments to the Fiscal
Year 1998 Budget as detailed on attached Schedules A, B and C.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board approves the cancellation of the debt
owed the County as outlined in Schedule D.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedules A, B, C and D on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Law 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, Amos, Coleman. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
FISCAL REPORT (Misc. #98193)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DISBURSEMENT OF FUND TO THE VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION PER MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #85315
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the
foregoing fiscal report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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
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
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Commissioner, District #3
Moved by Douglas supported by Obrecht the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98201)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 1998/1999 MEDICAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
August 26, 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 #98201
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 1998/1999 MEDICAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency, Office of Child Support,
has awarded Oakland County Friend of the Court=s 1998/1999 Medical Support
Enforcement Reimbursement Contract; and
WHEREAS this 100% funded reimbursement contract award covers the period of
October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999; and
WHEREAS the award totals $324,642 and is to continue six (6) special
revenue funded positions including: four (4) FOC Support Specialists and two (2)
FOC Case Assistants; and
WHEREAS funding is available to create one (1) Clerk III position.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the 1998/1999 Medical Support Enforcement Reimbursement Contract with the
Michigan Family Independence Agency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board also approves the creation of one (1)
special revenue funded Clerk III position, and continues the remaining four (4)
special revenue FOC Support Specialist positions and two (2) special revenue FOC
Case Assistant positions in the Friend of the Court.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute the reimbursement agreement and to approve minor changes
and extensions not to exceed fifteen (15) percent variance from the original
award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including
personnel, be contingent upon the level of State funding for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Copy of Agreement between Family Independence Agency and the County of
Oakland on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98201)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 1998/1999 MEDICAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
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 Michigan Family Independence Agency has awarded the
1998/1999 Medical Support Enforcement Reimbursement
contract to the Oakland County Friend of the Court.
2. This contract is a 100% reimbursement contract for
services provided to establish and enforce medical
support and insurance provisions in domestic relations
cases.
3. The award totals $324,642 and provides for the
continuation of six special revenue positions, the
creation of one special revenue funded Clerk III position
and $30,900 for operations.
4. That the continuation of services and personnel are
contingent on continued funding for this program.
5. That the Chairperson of the Board is authorized to
execute the agreement and to approve minor changes and
extensions not to exceed 15% of the original award.
6. That the Circuit Court/Friend of the Court Fiscal Year
1999 Special Revenue Budget be amended as follows:
7. Revenue 31-4100-10001-
xxxx Medical Support Enforcement $324,642
Expenditures 31-4201-10004-
2001 Salaries $193,805
2002 Overtime 8,500
2075 Fringe Benefits 92,237
4100 Expendable Equipment Expense 1,500
3292 Personal Mileage 300
3324 Printing 2,500
3756 Travel and Conference 1,500
4252 Office Supplies
1,500
4284 Postage 4,500
6661 Leased Vehicles 200
6636 Computer Services - Operations 9,000
6105 Stationery Stock 1,500
6666 Print Shop 2,100
6675 Telephone Communications 5,500
$324,642
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Gregory the Personnel
Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was
accepted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Gregory the resolution be
adopted.
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AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman,
Dingeldey, Douglas. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98181)
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson
IN RE: HIDDEN TAXES IN TELEPHONE BILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-
referenced resolution on August 24, 1998, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I
move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98181 BY: Nancy Dingeldey, John P. Garfield, JoAnne Holbert, Ruel E. McPherson, Kay Schmid, Shelley G. Taub, Donn L. Wolf
IN RE: HIDDEN TAXES IN TELEPHONE BILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Federal Communications Commission through the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 established the Universal Service
Fund (USF) and the Access Charge Reform; and WHEREAS the USF was originally established to ensure that all
Americans have access to affordable telephone service; and
WHEREAS beginning January 1, 1998, assessments for the USF also provide funding to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications
network; and
WHEREAS contributions for the original high cost/low income fund are based on individual charges for interstate and
international calls while the new Schools, Libraries and Health
Care Fund assessments are based on charges for interstate, international and intrastate calls; and WHEREAS FCC regulated access fees substantially exceed the
costs they were designed to cover - that of universal service -
the policy of setting basic phone rates low enough so that all Americans could have a telephone; and
WHEREAS this covert tax to fund universal service, now
estimated to be more than $20 billion a year, has no requirements for accountability and may run as high as 50% more than actual costs of providing service; and
WHEREAS if revenue is to be collected from consumers for any
kind of universal service, to subsidize or provide discounted services, the fee should be set and collected as a federal tax, not
a hidden tax called subscriber fees or access fees ; and
WHEREAS accountability and use of such funds must be required
to fulfill the promise of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 - that being one of true competition and lower rates.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners urges that all necessary steps be taken to protect the consuming public from providing additional profit margins to operating telephone companies under the guise of access fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Michigan Association of Counties and that the
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National Association of County Officials make this issue part of its platform calling for Congress to take the necessary steps to protect the consuming public from such hidden charges.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Nancy Dingeldey, John P. Garfield, JoAnne Holbert, Ruel E. McPherson,
Kay Schmid, Shelley G. Taub,
Donn L. Wolf, Ruth Johnson, Fran Amos, Robert Hoffman, Lawrence A. Obrecht, Frank Millard,
Charles Palmer, Dan Devine, Jr.,
Sue Ann Douglas, Donald W. Jensen, Thomas A. Law, David L. Moffitt,
Eric Coleman, Vincent Gregory,
Gilda Jacobs, Eugene Kaczmar,
John McCulloch Moved by Dingeldey supported by Schmid the General Government
Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted. REPORT (Misc. #98182)
BY: General Government Committee, Nancy Dingeldey, Chairperson IN RE: (SUPPORT) HOUSE RESOLUTION 859, AMENDMENTS TO THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on August 24, 1998, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98182 BY: Commissioners Shelley G. Taub, District #12; Ruth Johnson,
District #1
IN RE: (SUPPORT) HOUSE RESOLUTION 859, AMENDMENTS TO THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1992, in the name of water conservancy, Congress decreed that beginning in 1994, that all U.S. toilets would use no
more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, and outlawed the
manufacture of the 3.5 gallon-per-flush toilet on which all Americans were heretofore trained; and WHEREAS by the passage of the Energy Policy and Conservation
Act, which is the current law, this incursion into the bathrooms of
America is overseen by the toiletology experts of the United States Department of Energy; and
WHEREAS the regulation of the amount of water in the toilets
of our citizens has not only caused a tempest in a toiletbowl ,
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but has had the unintended consequence of requiring multiple flushes to insure proper operation of this facility and has created a black market for the good, old-fashioned toilet; and
WHEREAS citing the protection of our natural resources, the
DOE porcelain police unwittingly echo Noah Webster who stated that Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of
authority.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, does hereby support the passage of House Resolution 859, (The Plumbing Standards Act), as introduced by Congressman Joe
Knollenberg, and request that Oakland County=s State and Federal
Legislators join us in support of this amendatory legislation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that along with our support of House
Resolution 859, we admonish those who would violate, so
intrusively, our privacy, that we won=t take this sitting down.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Shelley G. Taub, Ruth A. Johnson
Copy of House Resolution 859 on file in County Clerk=s office. Moved by Dingeldey supported by Taub the General Government
Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was
accepted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hoffman, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory. (19)
NAYS: Holbert, Jacobs, Kaczmar, Kingzett. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
FISCAL REPORT (Misc. #98183) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, 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: Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. This Child Care Fund application covers the period
October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999, and is
necessary for the County to be eligible for Child Care Fund reimbursement from the State of Michigan.
2. The figures provided are estimates based on current available data and may not reflect the eventual adopted
budget and/or expenditures for the program.
3. The application reflects $20,700,210 in gross expenditures and $3,468,596 in offsetting revenues, with
the net expenditure estimated to be $17,231,614 an increase of $2,248,739 over the Fiscal Year 1998 net
expenditure.
4. The increase represents significantly higher out of home placement estimates by the Family Independence Agency,
increased private placements by the court, and including the expense of the Court Psychological Clinic for
reimbursement.
5. The Child Care Fund Cap lawsuit has been decided in favor of the Counties.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
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 Oakland County 1998/1999 Child Care Fund Budget Request Summary, County Child Care Budget Summary, Child Care Fund Summary Report and In-Home Care Certification Requirements on file
in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Holbert the Finance Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Holbert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Gregory, Hoffman. (23)
NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98202
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 1998-2000 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES UNION
(EXCLUDING COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEES)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Employees
Union, have been negotiating a contract covering approximately 350
employees; and WHEREAS a 3-year agreement has been reached for the period
January 1, 1998 through September 30, 2000; and
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WHEREAS the agreement has been reduced to writing and 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 Oakland County Employees Union, covering the period of January 1, 1998 through September 30,
2000, 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 Summary of Tentative Agreement Between Oakland County
and the Oakland County Employees Union on file in County Clerk=s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance
Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98203
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 1998-2000 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY
EMPLOYEES UNION (OCEU)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Employees
Union, have been negotiating a contract covering approximately 250
Community Mental Health employees; and WHEREAS a 3-year agreement has been reached for the period
January 1, 1998 through September 30, 2000; and
WHEREAS this agreement will be in effect for Community Mental Health employees represented by this bargaining unit until September 30, 2000, unless Oakland County Community Mental Health
obtains authority status prior to said date. Should this occur,
the agreement will terminate upon transfer to authority status; and WHEREAS the agreement has been reduced to writing and 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 Oakland County Employees
Union, covering the period of January 1, 1998 through September 30,
2000, 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 Summary of Tentative Agreement Between Oakland County and the Oakland County Employees Union on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98204 BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 1998 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA (UAW) To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), have been negotiating a contract covering approximately 38 Community
Mental Health employees; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been reached for the period January 1, 1998 through October 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS this agreement will be extended through January 1,
1999 providing that there is no Board of Commissioners resolution to transition Oakland County Community Mental Health to an Authority by October 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS this agreement has been reduced to writing and
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 United Automobile, Aerospace
and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), covering the period as stated above, 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 Summary of Tentative Agreement Between Oakland County
and the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement
Workers of America, UAW Local 889 - CMH Non-Clerical Non-Supervisory Professionals on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98205
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL/LABOR RELATIONS - MERIT SYSTEM RULE CHANGE - 2.11 NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System
Resolution requires that all changes in the rules and regulations
of the Merit System shall be submitted to the Board of
Commissioners at a regular meeting of the Board and shall become effective thirty (30) days after such meeting unless objection is
received in writing by the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners, in which case the objection shall become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board; and WHEREAS it has become desirable to make changes to Merit
System Rule 2.11 to increase the Night Shift Differential as
spelled out in the attachments to this resolution; and WHEREAS current literature indicates that unemployment is at a
twenty year low, making the recruitment of qualified applicants
extremely difficult in the tightening labor market; and WHEREAS this is evident in certain County positions eligible
to receive the Night Shift Differential for working afternoon and/or midnight shifts; and WHEREAS attracting sufficient applicants in order to provide
qualified candidates to our hiring departments is essential to producing the quality of services Oakland County citizens have come to expect; and
WHEREAS the current rate for Night Shift Differential has not increased in over six (6) years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading of this notice and the attached copies of the proposed changes to Merit Rule 2.11, to all commissioners present and absent, be considered as the
official submission to the Board of Commissioners of the described changes to Merit Rule 2.11.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed Change in Merit System Rule on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson stated that by statute the resolution shall layover for 30 days. The Chairperson also 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
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
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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
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98184) BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds: 1. The Personnel Department, approved by the Board of
Commissioners, for Grades 1-21 provides a review and
appeal process for departments and employees wishing to challenge the salary grade placement of classifications.
2. The annual cost of the recommended salary grade placement
changes for General Fund/General Purpose positions is
$15,373 for Fiscal Year 1999 and $591 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 1998.
3. The annual cost of the recommended salary grade placement
changes for the Special Revenue Fund position is $2,919 for Fiscal Year 1999 and $112 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 1998.
4. Funding is available for the General Fund/General Purpose
positions in the Classification and Rate Change Account. 5. A budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 1999
and Fiscal Year 2000 Executive Recommended Budget. This
amendment will be included in the budget material to be reviewed as part of the budget process. 6. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 1998 Adopted Budget
is recommended as follows:
Dept-OCA-PCA-Object Description FY1998
Non-Departmental
90-290000-25000-9021 Classification & Rate
Change ($ 591)
Children=s Village
16-501200-10000-2001 Salaries 86
16-501200-10000-2075 Fringe Benefits
26
Personnel
15-406200-40500-2001 Salaries 77
15-406200-40500-2075 Fringe Benefits
24
MSU-Oakland County Ext.
17-501200-21000-2001 Salaries
78
17-501200-21000-2075 Fringe Benefits
24
Board of Commissioners/Library
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51-231000-53000-2001 Salaries 62
51-231000-53000-2075 Fringe Benefits
19
51-232000-53300-2001 Salaries
63
51-232000-53300-2075 Fringe Benefits
19
Equalization 19-240000-40001-2001 Salaries 87
19-240000-40001-2075 Fringe Benefits
26
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE Moved by Law supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman,
Holbert. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98206
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer,
Chairperson IN RE: THE NORTH ARM RELIEF DRAIN DRAINAGE DISTRICT: APPROVAL OF CLAWSON LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #98164, the
County adopted and authorized the Chairperson to execute and
deliver the Interlocal Agreement among the County of Oakland, the North Arm Relief Drain Drainage District, the State of Michigan, the Village of Beverly Hills, and the Cities of Birmingham, Madison
Heights, Royal Oak, Southfield and Troy, to effectuate the
financing and construction of the North Arm Relief Drain (herein referred to as the Interlocal Agreement); and
WHEREAS said Interlocal Agreement required consent of all
parties, including the County in the event the City of Clawson agreed to settle all litigation against the North Arm Relief Drain Drainage District; and
WHEREAS the City of Clawson has agreed to settle any and all
claims pertaining to the necessity and apportionment for the construction of the North Arm Relief Drain provided the city is
able to receive financing for its apportioned share of the project,
as a part of the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program, at the
favorable interest rate of 2-1/4% (herein referred to as the Settlement Agreement); and
WHEREAS the Settlement Agreement, which is attached hereto,
has been reviewed and approved by the County=s Corporation Counsel. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland agrees to the terms and
conditions of the Settlement Agreement which has been submitted and
the final resolution of the Clawson litigation as contemplated therein, which includes the pending lawsuits and any other lawsuits
and appeals filed by the City of Clawson in regards to the
North Arm Relief Drain Project.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute said Settlement Agreement and any other document or court order that is necessary in order to
implement the Settlement Agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Settlement Agreement on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98206)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: THE NORTH ARM RELIEF DRAIN DRAINAGE DISTRICT: APPROVAL OF
CLAWSON LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
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 Interlocal Agreement among Oakland County, the North Arm Relief Drain Drainage District, the State of Michigan, and the six local municipalities identified in
the Interlocal Agreement have entered into an agreement
to permit the immediate construction of the North Arm Relief Drain project.
2. The Interlocal Agreement requires consent of all parties,
including Oakland County. 3. The City of Clawson has agreed to settle any and all claims pertaining to the necessity and apportionment for
the construction of the North Arm Relief Drain provided
the city is able to receive financing for its apportioned share of the project, as part of the State Revolving Fund
(SRF) Program, at the favorable interest rate of 2.25%.
4. If the City of Clawson participates in the SRF loan program ($2,973,728) and pays their cash payment ($106,475) for a total of $3,080,203, no loan will be
necessary from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund, as
approved by Miscellaneous Resolution #98164. 5. The total project cost is estimated at $16,795,000 of
which 94.076% or $15,800,000 is available to be financed
by SRF bonds at 2.25% interest; the remaining 5.924% or
$995,000 will be paid by each participating municipality, the State of Michigan, the City of Southfield, and the
City of Madison Heights are paying cash for their total
apportionment. The County=s apportionment is 1.006% or $168,958; with $163,117 coming from the SRF at 2.25% and $5,841 paid from the General Fund.
6. Funds are budgeted in the General Fund Non-Departmental
Drain Assessment Account for payment of the County=s cash payment and the repayment of the SRF loan (ref. County
Executive Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 1999 and
Fiscal Year 2000). In the event that Oakland County receives an additional assessment, an additional appropriation may be necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by McCulloch the resolution be
adopted.
AYES: Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos,
Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert,
Huntoon. (22) NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98207
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION - RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN
(OAKLAND UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROJECT) - CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
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 the City of Rochester Hills, 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
Copy of Oakland University Foundation Project Plan on file in County
Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gregory, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs. (21)
NAYS: Hoffman. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98208)
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - LEASE RENEWAL FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH AT UNITED WAY OF OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING, 50 WAYNE STREET,
PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on August 25, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
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PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98208
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - LEASE RENEWAL FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH AT UNITED WAY OF OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING, 50 WAYNE STREET,
PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the North Oakland Family Mental Health Center is presently leasing
6,572 square feet in the basement and first floor of the United Way Building,
located in the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the original lease of the facility provided for 19 staff and there
are now 31 staff housed at this site; and
WHEREAS due to the additional work load assigned to this agency through the
placement of the Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities program,
and the continued expansion of existing programs, dictates the expansion of this
facility in offices and additional work space, and additional employees; and
WHEREAS the United Way of Oakland County has made available additional
square footage on the second floor of this building to meet the demand for
additional square footage and employees; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Department of Facilities Management has
negotiated with the United Way of Oakland County for a total space of 9,733
square feet which includes the first and second floors of the United Way of
Oakland Building; and
WHEREAS the base rate of $11.75 per square foot per year, not to exceed a
rental increase of 5% per year, which represents fixed cost (utilities,
maintenance, and janitorial), which shall be payable to the United Way of Oakland
County in equal monthly installments of $9,530.23. This amount shall include all
utilities, maintenance, and janitorial services as well as free parking; and
WHEREAS the term of this lease shall be for a five-year period; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Services Board approves and recommends
this lease agreement and the allocation of funds; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management, along with Corporation
Counsel, have reviewed the proposed lease renewal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves this five year lease renewal for 9,733 square feet at a base rate of
$11.75 per square foot per year, not to exceed a rental increase of 5% per year,
which represents fixed cost (utilities, maintenance, and janitorial), which shall
be payable to the United Way of Oakland County in equal monthly installments of
$9,530.23. This amount shall include all utilities, maintenance, and janitorial
services as well as free parking for the United Way of Oakland County Building,
50 Wayne Street, Pontiac, Michigan 48342.
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.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of United Way of Oakland County Property Lease on file in County
Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98208)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - LEASE RENEWAL FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH AT UNITED WAY OF OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING, 50 WAYNE STREET,
PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
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 requests authorization and approval of an agreement
to lease two floors of the United Way Building at 50 Wayne Street,
in Pontiac, MI to Community Mental Health (CMH) for a period of five
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years, with an option to renew the lease for an additional five
years.
2. The five year lease extension also incorporates additional square
footage from 6,527 sq. ft. to 9,733 sq. ft., to accommodate
additional staff and consumer work load, under the tentative lease
agreement Community Mental Health would pay a base rate of $11.75
per sq. ft. adjustable yearly by a not to exceed increase amount of
5% per year necessary to recover all maintenance and operating
expenses for the facility.
3. Community Mental Health has agreed to pay $9,530.23 per month lease
payments, for a total of $114,362.75 per year.
4. The lease agreement would commence October 1, 1998 and extend
through September 30, 2003.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Amos the Public Services Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Moffitt the resolution be amended in the first
WHEREAS paragraph to add the words the County of Oakland on behalf after the
word WHEREAS , so the paragraph reads:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland on behalf of the North Oakland Family
Mental Health Center is presently leasing 6,572 square feet in the
basement and first floor of the United Way Building, located in the City
of Pontiac; and
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
Commissioner Palmer requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for the purpose
of allowing public comment on the Aluminum Blanking Company, City of Pontiac,
EDC Project Plan. The Chairperson scheduled the hearing for 9:30 A.M. on
September 24, 1998 in the Board of Commissioners= Auditorium.
Commissioner Palmer requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for the purpose
of allowing public comment on the Detroit Country Day, EDC Project Plan. The
Chairperson scheduled the hearing for 9:35 A.M. on September 24, 1998 in the
Board of Commissioners= Auditorium.
Commissioner Palmer requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for the purpose
of allowing public comment on the V & M Corporation, City of Royal Oak,
EDC Project Plan. The Chairperson scheduled the hearing for 9:40 A.M. on
September 24, 1998 in the Board of Commissioners= Auditorium.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98209
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO
PERFORM EXPERT FRAUD ANALYSIS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is currently pending litigation between Oakland County and
plaintiffs regarding the disposition of up to $5 million of escrowed funds
confiscated under the authority of drug forfeiture laws; and
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WHEREAS a critical element in determining the outcome of the pending
litigation is a financial analysis and review of operating results of each
business entity related to this matter, a net worth analysis of appropriate
related parties, and expert witness testimony as necessary; and
WHEREAS the Prosecuting Attorney is desirous of entering into a
professional services contract with McTevia & Associates, Inc. at an estimated
cost of $75,000 to provide the aforementioned services; and
WHEREAS successful conclusion of the pending litigation would enable full
recovery of administrative expenses related to the forfeited funds, including the
$75,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Prosecuting Attorney to enter into a Professional Services
Contract with McTevia & Associates for an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the
purposes of preparing and providing expert witness testimony in a lawsuit
involving confiscated property and funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the County prevail in the subject
lawsuit, all related administrative expenses incurred by the County and
identified by the Department of Management and Budget, including the $75,000
shall be reimbursed to the County=s General Fund.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move approval of
the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98209)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO
PERFORM EXPERT FRAUD ANALYSIS
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. There is pending litigation between Oakland County and plaintiffs
regarding the disposition of up to $5 million of funds in escrow
confiscated under drug forfeiture laws.
2. A critical element in determining the outcome of the pending
litigation is financial analysis; review of operating results and an
estimation of net worth of each party, as well as, expert witness
testimony as necessary.
3. The Prosecuting Attorney would like to enter into a Professional
Services Contract with McTevia & Associates, Inc. at an estimated
cost of $75,000 to provide such services.
4. Funds are available in the General Fund Contingency to transfer to
the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; Prosecuting Attorney
Administration, Operating Cost Account (OCA) under the Forfeitures
Program Cost Account (PCA) Account.
5. Expenses will be monitored under a separate Project Number as a
successful conclusion of this pending litigation will result in full
reimbursement of these expenses.
6. The Fiscal Year 1998 Adopted Budget is amended as follows:
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency $(75,000)
41-211000-30000-3348 Professional Services 75,000
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Taub the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory,
Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98210
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
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IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CORRECTIONS STAFFING STUDY PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #97206, dated October 9, 1997, and amended
per Miscellaneous Resolution #98054 created the Corrections Staffing Study
Project Steering Committee and authorized the funding to engage a consultant to
assist in the performance of a staffing study of the Sheriff=s Department
Corrective Services Divisions for Detention Facilities and Satellites; and
WHEREAS in response to a competitive bidding process, Allied Correctional
Services, Lakewood, CO., was selected and subsequently performed the
aforementioned staffing study, presenting findings and recommendations to the
Project Steering Committee on July 14, 1998; and
WHEREAS based on the consultant=s report as well as additional committee
analysis, the Project Steering Committee has prepared and submitted its finding
and recommendations to the Public Services Committee on August 25, 1998; and
WHEREAS because one of the primary objectives is to reduce overtime hours
and costs, the recommendations presented by the Project Steering Committee entail
a phased approach, Phase I isolating the Main Jail and Annex (to be implemented
with the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget) and Phase II focusing on the Satellite
Facilities and Court Services (to be implemented with the Fiscal Year 2000
Budget); and
WHEREAS although the Project Steering Committee is currently scheduled to
terminate upon presenting its report, the phased approach compels continuation in
order to evaluate the results of Phase I and formulate recommendations for Phase
II.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts and concurs in the attached report of the Corrections Staffing Study
Project Steering Committee recommending incorporation of its Phase I
recommendations in the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget with Phase II recommendations to
be considered during formulation of the Fiscal Year 2000 Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Corrections Staffing Study Project Steering
Committee be continued for the balance of the Board of Commissioners current term
(December 31, 1998), and that reconstitution and reappointment of the
Corrections Staffing Study Project Steering Committee is recommended through
Phase I evaluation and presentation of Phase II recommendations.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Corrections Staffing Study Steering Committee
Recommendations on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid,
Taub, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98211)
By: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF ONE (1) SR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
NURSE POSITION AND ONE (1) SR CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR POSITION IN SERVICES TO
CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
August 26, 1998, recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98211
BY: Public Services Committee, David Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF ONE (1) SR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
NURSE POSITION AND ONE (1) SR CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR POSITION IN SERVICES TO
CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the number of consumers receiving services from Services to
Children with Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) has increased dramatically; and
WHEREAS 18 of the current Home and Community Based Waiver consumers need
Community Mental Health nurse supervision, oversight and monitoring; and
WHEREAS 25 of the Children=s Waiver consumers need Community Mental Health
nurse participation in care plans and periodic consultation; and
WHEREAS Community Mental Health anticipates that 40 consumers will be
admitted in the next 12 months who will need services through the Urgent Care
Fund which will include nursing assessment, planning, monitoring and
supervision; and
WHEREAS a nurse is needed to train both staff and parents on infection
control, blood-borne pathogens and side effects of medications; and
WHEREAS both parents and staff need consultation on complex issues related
to medically fragile children; and
WHEREAS Community Mental Health has received approval from the Department
of Community Health for 18 new Home and Community Based Waiver slots for Services
to Children with Developmental Disabilities; and
WHEREAS the consumers to fill these slots have already been identified; and
WHEREAS the current Case Management Coordinators all have full
caseloads; and
WHEREAS a Case Management Coordinator position is needed to absorb the
additional workload; and
WHEREAS on July 21, 1998, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board approved resolution 1309807F regarding the creation of one (1) SR
Community Mental Health Nurse position and one (1) SR Case Management Coordinator
position in Services to Children with Developmental Disabilities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of one special revenue Community Mental Health Nurse
position and one special revenue Case Management Coordinator position in the
Community Mental Health Developmental Disabilities Division of the Emotionally
Impaired/Mentally Impaired Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of these positions is
contingent upon sufficient Community Mental Health funds to cover the cost.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #98211)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - CREATION OF ONE (1) SR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
NURSE POSITION AND ONE (1) SR CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR POSITION IN SERVICES TO
CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
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. Oakland County Community Mental Health Services has received
approval from the Department of Community Health for 18 new Home and
Community Based Waiver slots for Services to Children with
Developmental Disabilities.
2. The new Case Management Coordinator position is necessary as current
Case Management Coordinators all have full caseloads.
3. Oakland County Community Mental Health Services anticipates the
admission of 40 new consumers in the next 12 months who will need
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services through the Urgent Care Fund which will include nursing
assessment, planning, monitoring and supervision.
4. Eighteen (18) of their current Home and Community Based Waiver
consumers need Community Mental Health nurse supervision, oversight
and monitoring. Twenty five (25) of current Children=s Waiver
consumers need Community Mental Health participation in care plans
and periodic consultation.
5. A nurse is needed to train both staff and parents on infection
control, blood-borne pathogens and side effects of medications.
6. The new positions will be funded from contingency and will not
reduce or impact current budgeted services to consumers.
7. Amendments to the Biennial Budget are approved as follows:
Community Mental Health Fund (222) 1 month
Expenditures FY1997/98 FY1998/99
Create:
CMH Nurse Position in Childrens North EI/MI
Case Mgmt.
Position Number 553-11-?????
2-55-301105-16100-2001 Salaries - Regular $ 3,067 $ 37,774
2-55-301105-16100-2074 Fringe Benefits $ 1,267 $ 15,513
2-55-301105-16100-3292 Personal Mileage $ 121 $ 1,486
2-55-301005-10120-3704 Training $ 42 $ 513
2-55-301105-16100-6675 Telephones $ 33 $ 411
2-55-301105-16100-6636 Info Tech Operations $ 164 $ 2,020
2-55-301005-10120-9169 Misc. Capital Outlay
(Furniture) $ 2,000 $ 0
2-55-301105-16100-6636 Computer Operations
(instal. & SW) $ 515 $ 0
Subtotal $ 7,209 $ 57,717
Case Management Coordinator in Childrens North EI/MI
Case Mgmt.
Position Number 553-11-?????
2-55-301105-16100-2001 Salaries - Regular $ 2,602 $ 32,046
2-55-301105-16100-2074 Fringe Benefits $ 1,075 $ 13,160
2-55-301105-16100-3292 Personal Mileage $ 156 $ 1,924
2-55-301005-10120-3704 Training $ 42 $ 513
2-55-301105-16100-6675 Telephones $ 33 $ 411
2-55-301105-16100-6636 Info Tech Operations $ 164 $ 2,020
2-55-301005-10120-9169 Misc. Capital Outlay
(Furniture) $ 2,000 $ 0
2-55-301105-16100-6636 Computer Operations
(instal. & SW) $ 515 $ 0
Subtotal $ 6,587 $ 50,074
Total $ 13,796 $107,791
2-55-800605-52100-2564 Children=s Contingency ($ 13,796) ($107,791)
Subtotal Contingency ($ 13,796) ($107,791)
Grand Total Expenditures $ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Jacobs the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Jacobs the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Law, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub,
Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett. (22)
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NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98212
BY: Public Services Committee, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - ACCEPTANCE OF BUSINESS PLAN CONSULTATION
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 an investigative team to
develop a business plan for a consumer-driven transportation service; and
WHEREAS said service would be located in the northern quadrant of
Oakland County, where few transportation options exist; and
WHEREAS said plan would document the need, describe necessary components,
and project a time line for implementation when funding is secured; 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 #1359807f the Acceptance of Business Plan
Consultation Block Grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves acceptance of the Business Plan Consultation Block Grant in the total
amount of $1,250 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. #98212)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - ACCEPTANCE OF BUSINESS PLAN CONSULTANT
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 fund an investigative team to develop a business plan for a
consumer-driven transportation service.
2. These services would be located in the northern quadrant of
Oakland County where few transportation options exist.
3. This plan would document the need, describe necessary components,
and project a time line for implementation when funding is secured.
4. All funds are Federal in origin and require no State or Local
matching dollars.
5. The acceptance of this Grant does not obligate additional
Community Mental Health funds.
6. Amendments to the Biennial Budget are approved as follows:
CMH Fund 273
Subfund 382 FY1998/99
Revenue
1-55- #=s to be determined Grant Funding $1,250
Expenditures
2-55- #=s to be determined Consultants $1,250
Total $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moffitt supported by Kaczmar the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos,
Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #98119)
BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Ruth Johnson, Vice Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUMMIT TO DEVELOP A
COMMUNITY-BASED STRATEGIC PLAN FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Strategic Planning Committee, having met on August 26, 1998, reports
with the recommendation that the above-titled resolution be amended as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive CHAIRPERSON OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS is requested to provide the necessary leadership to
facilitate a "Oakland County Local Government Summit".
Chairperson, on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #98119)
BY: Strategic Planning Committee, Ruth A. Johnson, Vice Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUMMIT TO DEVELOP A
COMMUNITY-BASED STRATEGIC PLAN FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Strategic Planning Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on July 8, 1998, reports with the recommendation that the resolution
be adopted with an amendment to the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, line 2,
deleting the words and engage the appropriate resources.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98119
BY: Commissioners John P. McCulloch, District #22; Dennis Powers, District #10
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUMMIT TO DEVELOP A
COMMUNITY-BASED STRATEGIC PLAN FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS one of County government=s primary concerns is to assure that
County leaders provide information and encouragement to its citizens so that
together they can build strong, sustainable communities which nurture the
economic, environmental and social well-being of all citizens; and
WHEREAS because County government officials cannot build a strong community
alone, local participation is vital to determining priorities and identifying
long-term determinations needed to meet the changing needs of the community; and
WHEREAS each locality has its own strengths and challenges, and each
locality must determine its own future course, and yet each community and their
surrounding areas are interdependent, creating a need for collaborative
approaches to problem solving; and
WHEREAS it is our desire that Oakland County government should be
accountable to and accessible by all of its local units; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interests of all of our citizens to have the
sixty-one municipalities that comprise Oakland County work together to develop a
County-wide vision; and
WHEREAS Oakland County wishes to develop a public participation strategy
which brings together local government officials, business leaders,
environmentalists, and community representatives to create a strategy for
achieving a sustainable community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the concept of convening an Oakland County Local Government Summit
composed of representatives from cities, villages and townships as well as County
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government for the purpose of initiating a collaborative effort to formulate a
joint vision for the next millennium that would serve to enhance cooperation in
addressing local issues.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is requested to provide
the necessary leadership and engage the appropriate resources to facilitate a
Oakland County Local Government Summit .
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John McCulloch, Dennis N. Powers,
Jeff Kingzett, Lawrence Obrecht,
Dan Devine, Don Jensen, Fran Amos,
Shelley Taub, Nancy L. Dingeldey,
Eric Coleman, Gilda Jacobs,
Vincent Gregory
(action taken at July 16, 1998 Board meeting)
Moved by Johnson supported by Garfield the Strategic Planning Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Johnson supported by McCulloch the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Johnson supported by Garfield the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the Strategic Planning Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Wolf,
Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
(End of action taken at 07/16/98 Board meeting)
(Action taken at 09/03/98 Board meeting)
Moved by Johnson supported by Hoffman the Strategic Planning Committee
Report (dated September 3, 1998) be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Johnson supported by Hoffman the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Strategic Planning Committee Report (dated
September 3, 1998).
AYES: Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Taub, Amos, Coleman,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Hoffman, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen,
Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Miscellaneous Resolution
#98119, as adopted, was amended.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 98213
BY: Commissioners Shelley G. Taub, District #12; John P. McCulloch,
District #22; Sue Ann Douglas, District #8; Nancy Dingeldey, District #11;
Charles E. Palmer, District #16; Donald W. Jensen, District #15; and
Thomas A.Law, District #13
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 5980 - ROAD COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill No. 5980 proposes an amendment that would allow a County
Board of Commissioners the option of increasing the number of appointments to the
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Road Commission from the current level of three (3) members to five (5)
members; and
WHEREAS House Bill No. 5980 further proposes that if the membership of the
Road Commission is increased to five (5) appointed members, then not less than
2 shall be appointed from a list of 3 to 5 residents of the county submitted by
the Michigan Townships Association upon the recommendation of the local township
officials in that county ; and
WHEREAS this proposed process would empower a state association to make a
determination and recommendation as to who is fit and qualified to serve on a
locally appointed board. This is an abhorrent usurpation of local control; and
WHEREAS House Bill No. 5980 would establish an injurious precedent that
limits the decision making ability of locally elected Boards of Commissioners by
transferring their authority to an organization whose actions - unlike those of
locally elected officials - cannot be held accountable by local taxpayers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby oppose House Bill No. 5980 as an unwarranted intrusion into the local
decision making process and an erosion of the authority of County Boards of
Commissioners.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded
to the Oakland County Legislators, the Oakland County legislative lobbyists, the
House Committee on Local Government, the Michigan Association of Counties, the
Road Commission for Oakland County, the County Road Association of Michigan, and
the Michigan Township Association.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Shelly G. Taub, John P. McCulloch
Sue Ann Douglas, Nancy Dingeldey
Charles E. Palmer, Donald W. Jensen
Thomas A. Law, David L. Moffitt,
Fran Amos, Robert J. Hoffman
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #98214
BY: Commissioners Eugene Kaczmar and Ruel McPherson
IN RE: SOLID WASTE - RECYCLING EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County=s Solid Waste Plan has always included an emphasis
on reduction, resource recovery and recycling; and
WHEREAS effective promotion of the value of recycling is an important
component of any environmental education program; and
WHEREAS providing young people with age-appropriate information on
preserving the environment is of the utmost importance for this and future
generations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
urges the Oakland County Solid Waste Advisory Committee to include the
development of an environmental educational program for students which would
include promotional materials and hands-on activity in all current and future
solid waste program plans.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eugene Kaczmar, Ruel McPherson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. City of Huntington Woods - (Support) Board of Commissioners
Cablecast of Meetings
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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a. City of Rochester Hills - 52nd District Court/3rd Division Siting
Chronology
OTHERS
Management and Budget
a. Michigan Association of Counties - 1999 County Dues Statement
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Board adjourned at 11:05 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
September 24, 1998 at 9:30 A.M.
LYNN D. ALLEN JOHN McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson