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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 28, 1999
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 9:43 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever,
Suarez, Taub. (25)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Appel.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Douglas supported by Devine the minutes of the September 23, 1999
Board meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,
as printed.
Moved by Devine supported by McPherson the rules be suspended and the
agenda be amended as follows:
ITEM NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE
a. Department of Management and Budget - Apportionment of Local Tax Rates
(Reason for suspension: Waiver of Rule III - 5 day notice of items for the Board
agenda (Finance meeting prior to 10/28/99 Board meeting)
AYES: Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson
John McCulloch appointing the following persons to serve on the Substance Abuse
Advisory Council, for terms ending September 30, 2001: Cindy L. Dixson,
Michael O=Hair, Cynthia Travis, Linda Malatesta and Gail Simpson. Diane Alvin
and Dominic Sacco were reappointed for terms ending September 30, 2001. There
being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
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Commissioner Fran Amos presented a Community Mental Health update.
Commissioner Amos and Chairperson McCulloch presented a Proclamation of
Commendation to Community Mental Health Housing Specialist Maryann Huff,
recipient of the Fair Housing Leadership Award for 1999. Maryann thanked the
Board and spoke about her background and her work.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99264
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Finance Committee on Local Taxes has examined certificates,
statements, papers and records submitted to it from the various townships, cities
and villages having taxes to be spread upon the County Tax Roll, and has checked
these documents with the pertinent laws, specifically Section 37 General Property
Tax Laws, and has caused corrections to be made where necessary; and
WHEREAS your Committee has prepared tax certificates showing the certified
rates as adjusted by M.C.L. 211.24E, M.C.L. 211.34, M.C.L. 211.34D, and
M.C.L. 211.34E of the General Property Tax Laws, authorized to be spread against
taxable valuations, which certificates are submitted herewith and which are the
basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is recommended that the Board of
Commissioners authorize the Clerk to sign these certificates; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan amended Article IX of the
Constitution and added Section 36; and
WHEREAS the legislature, as directed, implemented said legislation under
Section 37 of the General Property Tax Act and the 1976 State School Code, as
amended; and
WHEREAS the certified rates are subject to M.C.L. 211.36 which allow
additional millage to be voted up to and including December 7, 1999, for schools
and, if adopted, up to and including November 2, 1999, for taxing jurisdictions,
as specified in said section; said additional millage(s) would require Board
approval before they could be spread; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan voted to limit school
operating levies on homestead and non-homestead property taxes in accordance with
this report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board adopt the attached
certificates from the Finance Committee with the recommendations herein contained
as part of the permanent records of the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized and directed to sign
the several tax certificates on which the attached tabulation was based, thereby
authorizing and directing the various assessing officers to spread the rates
against the taxable valuation set forth herein for 1999.
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that Miscellaneous Resolution #99251 be
amended to change the Parks and Recreation Property Tax rate to .2404 mills.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of 1999 Apportionment of Local Tax Rates on file in County Clerk=s
office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Colasanti the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Amos. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 28, 1999
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REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley Goodman Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - CONFIRMATION OF JUDITH K. CUNNINGHAM TO
CORPORATION COUNSEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends the appointment of
Judith K. Cunningham, to the position of Corporation Counsel.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of attachment on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Schmid the General Government Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Schmid the appointment of Judith K. Cunningham
to the position of Corporation Counsel be confirmed.
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos,
Appel. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment was confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley Goodman Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - CONFIRMATION OF JEFFREY C. PARDEE TO DIRECTOR OF
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends the appointment of
Jeffrey C. Pardee to the position of Director of Management and Budget.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of attachment on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Moffitt the General Government Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Moffitt the appointment of Jeffrey C. Pardee to
the position of Director of Management and Budget be confirmed.
AYES: Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel,
Causey-Mitchell. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment was confirmed.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 28, 1999
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REPORT (Misc. #99265)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: CORPORATION COUNSEL - CREATION OF NEW CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION OF
FINANCIAL ATTORNEY - CORPORATION COUNSEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on
October 28, 1999, recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners the
resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99265
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: CORPORATION COUNSEL - CREATION OF NEW CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION OF
FINANCIAL ATTORNEY - CORPORATION COUNSEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Corporation Counsel office has experienced an increased need
for analysis of complex pending and proposed legal and policy issues which affect
County operations; and
WHEREAS there is a need for an on-going legal review of the County=s risk
assessment of specialized insurances; and
WHEREAS there exists a need for program evaluation and analysis of
financial issues in which the County is involved such as contracts and grants
that include State and Federal funding; and
WHEREAS support is also needed for monitoring and analysis of programs
operated by the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Michigan Department
of Corrections and other governmental agencies which directly affect County
operations; and
WHEREAS a new position is proposed to be located in Corporation Counsel to
provide highly specialized legal, financial and program evaluation of these
issues.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of a new classification titled Financial Attorney -
Corporation Counsel, overtime exempt, with the following salary range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year
69,400 73,374 77,343 81,314
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create one GF/GP position in this classification
in Corporation Counsel/Corporation Counsel Unit.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99265)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: CORPORATION COUNSEL - CREATION OF NEW CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION OF
FINANCIAL ATTORNEY - CORPORATION COUNSEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Corporation Counsel Division is requesting the creation of a new
classification titled Financial Attorney - Corporation Counsel and
one GF/GP position in this classification.
2. The annual salary and fringe benefit cost of this position is
$113,840, including $81,314 for salary and $32,526 for fringe
benefits.
3. The total cost for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2000 is $127,099,
including $71,932 for salary, $28,773 for fringe benefits, $3,810
for furniture, $21,684 for computer equipment and operations, and
$900 for telephone communications.
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4. The total cost for Fiscal Year 2001 is $126,416, including $81,314
for salary, $32,526 for fringe benefits, $11,676 for computer
operations, and $900 for telephone communications.
5. Funding is available in the Non-Departmental Salary and Fringe
Benefit accounts for salary and fringe benefits costs, in the Non-
Departmental Contingency account for furniture and telephone
communications costs, and in the Non-Departmental Office Automation
account for computer equipment and operations costs.
6. The following budget amendment is recommended:
Expenditures FY 2000 FY 2001
90-290000-25000-9075 Salary Adjust. ($71,932) ($81,314)
90-290000-25000-9051 Fringe Adjust. ( 28,773) ( 32,526)
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ( 4,710) ( 900)
90-290000-25000-9066 Office Automation ( 21,684) ( 11,676)
11-250100-20000-2001 Salaries-Reg. 71,932 81,314
11-250100-20000-2074 Fringe Benefits 28,773 32,526
11-250100-20000-4100 Expen. Equip. 3,810 0
11-250100-20000-6636 IT Operations 11,676 11,676
11-250100-20000-6675 Tele. Commun. 900 900
11-350100-20000-8001 Oper. Transfer 10,008 0
Total $ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Amos the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,
Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti. (24)
NAYS: Garfield. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #99242)
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4804: REVISION TO THE MICHIGAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ACT (MTA)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #99242 on October 18, 1999, reports with the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted per the following amendments:
< The title to read as follows: Support the Revision to the Michigan
Telecommunications Act (MTA).
< Remove House Bill 4804 in the last WHEREAS paragraph and in the NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph.
< Strike the sixth bullet, Recognize the development of cable-based
telephony as an alternative wire to the home that may provide real
competition to existing monopoly providers.
< Amend the last WHEREAS paragraph as follows: WHEREAS in an attempt
to provide a more effective pro-competition structure, HB 4804 is
carefully integrated with the requirements and to meet the goals of
the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 is desirable.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99242
BY: Shelley G. Taub, District #12; Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3;
Nancy Dingeldey, District #11; John P. Garfield, District #9; Thomas A. Law,
District #13; William R. Patterson, District #1; Terry L. Sever, District #19
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4804 - REVISION TO THE MICHIGAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ACT (MTA)
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1991, Michigan began modernizing its telecommunication laws
adopting the Michigan Telecommunications Act (MTA); and
WHEREAS in 1995, further amendments to the MTA reduced regulations and
mandated a January 1, 2001 sunset ; and
WHEREAS in 1996, the U.S. Congress enacted the Telecommunications Act of
1996" to provide for a pro-competitive, de-regulatory national policy framework
designed to accelerate rapidly private sector deployment of advanced
telecommunications and information technologies and services to all Americans by
opening all telecommunication markets to competition ; and
WHEREAS in an attempt to provide a more effective pro-competition
structure, House Bill 4804 is carefully integrated with the requirements and
goals of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
supports the goals of House Bill 4804 which include:
< The Restructuring of the Michigan Law to conform to the Federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996 that was enacted shortly after the
Michigan law was adopted in 1995.
< To provide affordable telecommunications service.
< To provide additional safeguards for competition.
< To specifically authorize the Public Services Commission to
encourage the development of competitive behavior.
< Amend the definition of inter-LATA prohibition to incorporate the
definition of Federal law to insure local competition.
< Recognize the development of cable-based telephony as an alternative
wire to the home that may provide real competition to existing
monopoly providers.
< Improve consumer protections through truth in billing, expansion of
prohibited conduct and new anti-trust procedures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, the Michigan Senate and Legislature, and the
Michigan Association of Counties and any other governmental bodies
deemed necessary.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley G. Taub, Lawrence A. Obrecht,
Thomas A. Law, William R. Patterson,
David L. Moffitt, John P. Garfield,
Nancy Dingeldey, Terry L. Sever
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99266
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES/OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1999 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE/LAND ACQUISITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of
Transportation Grant Contracts, Project No. E-26-0079-2299/2399, for Federal
funds in a maximum obligation of $1,484,176, for the development and improvement
of Oakland County International Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of acquisition of approximately 4.72 acres and
10 homes; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation has received a block
grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for airport development projects
and shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the administration of the
project; and
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WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan
Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration require a local
grant match of $164,908, which is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant contracts
subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and believes
it to be in the County's interest to accept the grant contracts; and
WHEREAS the attached contracts have been approved in accordance with the
County Executive's review process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the
application provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #95098 do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the grant contracts in an amount not to exceed $1,649,084.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners or the approved designee is authorized to execute the grant
contracts.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for a Federal/State/Local Airport Project Under the Block
Grant Program on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #99262)
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE SANITARY CODE TO INCLUDE ALTERNATE MEMBERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned
resolution on October 18, 1999, recommends to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners 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 #99262
BY: Commissioners Nancy Dingeldey, District #11; Ruel McPherson, District #25
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE SANITARY CODE TO INCLUDE ALTERNATE MEMBERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the Oakland County Sanitary Code, the Sanitary
Code Appeal Board consists of 5 members who must convene within forty-five
calendar days of the filing of an appeal; and
WHEREAS in order to hear the appeals in a timely fashion and to meet the
requests of appellants who want to bring their appeals before a full board, it is
necessary to provide alternate members to the Sanitary Code Appeal Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby amend the Sanitary Code, Article V., Section 1, as follows: The
Oakland County Sanitary Code Appeal Board shall consist of five (5) REGULAR
members AND TWO (2) ALTERNATE MEMBERS AVAILABLE TO SERVE IN THE ABSENCE OF A
REGULAR MEMBER(S). Not more than three (3) members shall be of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners Committee, with no more than two (2) of those
members from any one political party; the remaining members shall be
nongovernmental citizens. All members are to be appointed by the Chairperson of
the Board of Commissioners with the approval of the Board of Commissioners. In
the first instance, one member shall be appointed for a term ending
December 31, 1975, two members appointed for a term ending December 31, 1976 and
two members appointed for a term ending December 31, 1977. Thereafter, each
member AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years.
Each term shall expire at midnight December 31, but each member shall hold office
until his successor is appointed.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the absence or disability of a member of the
Sanitary Code Appeal Board, the Chairperson of the Oakland County Sanitary Code
Appeal Board or, in his/her absence, the Vice Chair may call upon a duly
appointed alternate to act as a member of the Sanitary Code Appeal Board.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Nancy L. Dingeldey, Ruel E. McPherson
Moved by Taub supported by Dingeldey the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen,
Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,
Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti,
Coleman. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99267
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: SUPPORT OF MARSHBANK PARK ACCESS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991
(ISTEA) established a fund for Transportation Enhancement Activities; and
WHEREAS the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) of 1998
continued the program through the year 2003 with ten percent of the Surface
Transportation Fund being set aside for transportation enhancement activities;
and
WHEREAS the Enhancement Program provides an opportunity to improve
Michigan=s intermodal transportation network and the quality of life in Michigan;
and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation is partnering with local
communities to support a variety of transportation enhancement projects that go
beyond the traditional road or highway work, including: pedestrian and bicycle
paths, landscaping, beautification and historic preservation; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield, in cooperation with the
West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission, have jointly proposed to
construct a non-motorized path and access to the Marshbank Park. These proposed
paths will complete the existing non-motorized path network and provide major
residential areas with access to the park; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield and the West Bloomfield
Parks and Recreation Commission are submitting an application through the Road
Commission for Oakland County to the Michigan Department of Transportation
Enhancement Program for partial funding of the construction and installation of
the Marshbank Park Access Enhancement Project with TEA-21 matching funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby recognize that the proposed Marshbank Park Access Enhancement Project
will have a positive community impact.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County joins the Road Commission for
Oakland County in supporting the application of the Charter Township of West
Bloomfield and the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission and urges the
Michigan Department of Transportation to become a partner in the Marshbank Access
Enhancement Project by approving matching funds through the Transportation Equity
Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) Enhancement Program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Moved by Taub supported by Galloway the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,
Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman,
Devine. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley Goodman Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee reports with the recommendation that
Dr. Deborah S. Korzon be appointed to the Family Independence Agency Board, term
expiring October 31, 2002.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Dr. Korzon=s application for Oakland County Service on file in
County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Devine the General Government Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Devine the appointment of Dr. Deborah S. Korzon
as a member of the Family Independence Agency Board, for a term expiring
October 31, 2002, be confirmed.
AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever,
Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine,
Dingeldey. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99256
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1999 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Inland Lake Level Act No. 146
of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended by Act No. 59 of the Public Acts of 1995
(Part 307), the Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates and maintains 35 level
control devices/structures and 6 lake augmentation pumps that regulate the
legally established water level of 53 lakes located within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and
maintenance that are recoverable via assessments against the various benefitting
properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of the
respective Lake Level Districts; and
WHEREAS Section 30722(4) of said Act No. 59 requires that the
Drain Commissioner obtain approval from the Board of Commissioners prior to
levying any lake level assessment in excess of $10,000.00 annually; and
WHEREAS for the year 1999 the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 28
separate Lake Level Districts the total aggregate amount of $335,572.35 for
operation, maintenance and repair purposes, as itemized on the listing attached
hereto, of which 13 of the proposed assessments are in excess of the said
$10,000.00 limit, thereby requiring Board of Commissioner authorization.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year
1999, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the level of various lakes in
Oakland County, the total aggregate amount of $335,572.35, being the sum total of
assessments for the said year to be assessed against all of the benefitting
properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of the 28
separate Lake Level Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto, including
13 assessments in excess of $10,000.00.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Drain Commissioner, 1999 Lake Level Assessments for
Maintenance and Operation, and 1999 Drain and Lake Level Assessment Rolls -
Detailed Summary by Community and Project, on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99256)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1999 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and
collect $335,572.35 against all benefitting properties and
government entities comprising the assessment rolls for the purpose
of operating and maintaining 28 lake levels located within
Oakland County.
2. The County=s share of the assessments for operations and maintenance
of lake levels is $1,341.66. Funding is available in the
Non-Departmental Account - Drain Assessments. No additional
appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Millard the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez,
Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99257
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1999 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of Act No. 40 of the
Public Acts of 1956, as amended, also known as the Drain Code, the Oakland County
Drain Commissioner operates and maintains a number of open ditch or enclosed
drains at various locations throughout Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and
maintenance that are recoverable via assessments against the various benefitting
properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of the
respective Drainage Districts; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the said Drain Code permits the Drain Commissioner to
levy assessments against Drainage Districts of drains established in accordance
with said Chapter 4, for operation, maintenance, cleanout and repair purposes,
provided such assessments not exceed $2,500.00 per mile of drain per year, or
fraction thereof; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 28, 1999
475
WHEREAS for the year 1999 the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 21
Drainage Districts the total aggregate amount of $66,055.38 for the maintenance,
operation, cleanout and repair of 21 drains, all in accordance with the said
$2,500.00 per mile of drain per year limitation, as itemized on the listing
attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year
1999, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing 21
drains located in Oakland County, the total aggregate amount of $66,055.38, being
the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against all of the
benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of
the 21 Drainage Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Drain Commissioner, 1999 Chapter 4 Drain Assessments
for Maintenance and Operation on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99257)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1999 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and
collect $66,055.38 against all benefitting properties and government
entities comprising the assessment rolls for the purpose of
maintaining, cleaning and repairing Chapter 4 drains located within
Oakland County.
2. The County=s share of the assessments for maintenance of Chapter 4
drains is $2,636.22. Funding is available in the Non-Departmental
Account - Drain Assessments. No additional appropriation is
required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Sever the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos,
Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99258
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1999 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18 of Act No. 40 of
the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, the Michigan Drain Code, the Oakland County
Drain Commissioner operates and maintains a number of open ditch and/or enclosed
pipe drains at various locations in Oakland and West Bloomfield Townships; and
WHEREAS existing private drains established as County Drains in accordance
with Chapter 18 of the Michigan Drain Code shall be the same as if originally
laid out and designated, located, established and constructed by procedures set
forth in other sections of the Michigan Drain Code; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 28, 1999
476
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for the operation and
maintenance of these drains that are recoverable via assessments against the
various benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment
rolls of the respective Drainage Districts; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the said Drain Code permits the Drain Commissioner to
levy assessments against Drainage Districts of Drains established in accordance
with said Chapter 18, for operation, maintenance, cleanout and repair purposes,
provided such assessments not exceed $2,500.00 per mile of drain per year, or
fraction thereof; and
WHEREAS for the year 1999 the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess eight
Drainage Districts the total aggregate amount of $31,533.46 for the maintenance,
operation, cleanout and repair of eight drains, all in accordance with the said
$2,500.00 per mile of drain per year limitation, as itemized on the listing
attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year
1999, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing eight
drains located in Oakland County, the total aggregate amount of $31,533.46, being
the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against all of the
benefitting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of
the eight Drainage Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Drain Commissioner, 1999 Chapter 18 Drain
Assessments for Maintenance and Operation on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #99258)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 1999 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and
collect $31,533.46 against all benefitting properties and government
entities comprising the assessment rolls for the purpose of
operating, maintaining, cleaning and repairing 8 Chapter 18 drains
located within Oakland County.
2. The County=s share of the assessments for maintenance of Chapter 18
drains is $4,740.53. Funding is available in the Non-Departmental
Account - Drain Assessments. No additional appropriation is
required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel,
Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioner Millard requested a Public Hearing be set for the purpose of
allowing public comment on the Fiscal Year 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Application. Chairperson McCulloch scheduled the hearing for November 18, 1999
at 9:45 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners= Auditorium.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 28, 1999
477
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99268
BY: Commissioners David Galloway, District #2; Lawrence Obrecht, District #3;
Frank Millard, District #4
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVT=s); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Charter Township of
Independence has submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for
reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment
remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Independence is requesting reimbursement
for the first draw (30% of the cost) to purchase a SCADA system to monitor all
the township=s sanitary lift stations, well houses and storage tanks; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Independence has requested reimbursement
from the County in the amount of $42,744; and
WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the Charter Township
of Independence is $112,473.23 for Fiscal Year 1999 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund as repayment for expenses incurred in connection with
environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approve the purchase of a new SCADA system, by the Charter Township of
Independence, as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds in
the amount of $42,744 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account
#90-263255-41000-3985) as repayment to the Charter Township of Independence for
expenses incurred in connection with the purchase of the system described above.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
David Galloway, District #2
Lawrence Obrecht, District #3
Frank Millard, District #4
Copy of Charter Township of Independence, Resolution Authorizing
Environmental Infrastructure Fund Expense Reimbursement Request and Project
Description on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99269
BY: Commissioner John P. Garfield, District #9
IN RE: SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO CONTROL DIVERSION OF GREAT LAKES WATER
(SENATE BILL 294, SENATE BILL 295, HOUSE BILL 4833)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS our states very contour and much of its identity is formed by the
Great Lakes which surround it; and
WHEREAS as one of the World=s most prominent features, representing 20% of
the surface freshwater of the Earth, the Great Lakes are a precious natural
resource; and
WHEREAS through the Great Lakes Charter, we have recognized the importance
of careful and prudent management of diversion and consumptive uses of this water
resource, and the need to protect and conserve the waters of the Great Lakes
Basin for all of our citizens and for future generations; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Legislature currently has three bills before it,
Senate Bill 294, Senate Bill 295 and House Bill 4833, which amend the Natural
Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require public notice of interbasin
diversion requests, a 30-day comment period, and to require the DEQ to formulate
specific information regarding the consumptive use, and its impact on navigation,
the environment, the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem, and the economy; and to hold a
public hearing.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 28, 1999
478
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
urges the legislature to adopt Senate Bill 294 and Senate Bill 295 and House
Bill 4833, as being in the best interests of all of Michigan=s citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to
Oakland County=s State legislators, the Governor, the Michigan Association of
Counties, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs,
and the Oakland County=s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John P. Garfield, District #9
Copy of Senate Bill 0295 (1999-2000), Senate Bill 0294 (1999-2000), and
House Bill 4833 (1999-2000), on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99270
BY: Commissioner Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON WOODS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVT=s); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Huntington Woods
has submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of
expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation of
improvement project; and
WHEREAS the City of Huntington Woods is requesting reimbursement for
expenses incurred through the development of the George W. Kuhn Drain Project;
and
WHEREAS the City of Huntington Woods has requested reimbursement from the
County in the amount of $27,379.77; and
WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the City of Huntington
Woods is $27,379.77 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to
the City of Huntington Woods for expenses incurred in connection with
environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the City of Huntington Woods= proposal to offset the City=s expenses
incurred in the development of the George W. Kuhn Drain Project, as eligible for
reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds in
the amount of $27,379.77 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account
#90-263255-41000-3985) as repayment to the City of Huntington Woods for expenses
incurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Michelle Friedman Appel
District #23
Copy of City of Huntington Woods, Resolution - Infrastructure Fund Expense
Reimbursement Request, on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99271
BY: Commissioner Lawrence Obrecht, District #3
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 28, 1999
479
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVT=s); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Township of Addison has
submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of
expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation of
improvement project; and
WHEREAS the Township of Addison is requesting partial reimbursement for the
purchase of 229 acres of a fragile watershed area that contains the headwaters of
three rivers, which can be used as a rechargeable area of the aquifer and as a
catch basin to aid in flood control; and
WHEREAS the Township of Addison has requested reimbursement from the County
in the amount of $22,762.63; and
WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the Township of
Addison is $22,762.63 for Fiscal Year 1999 from the Environmental Infrastructure
Fund as repayment to the Township of Addison for expenses incurred in connection
with environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approve the purchase of 229 acres of a fragile watershed area, by the Township of
Addison, as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds in
the amount of $22,762.63 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account
#90-263255-41000-3985) as repayment to the Township of Addison for expenses
incurred in connection with the purchase of the acreage described above.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence Obrecht
District #3
Copy of Township of Addison, Resolution - Infrastructure Fund Expense
Reimbursement Request, on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99272
BY: Commissioner Eric Coleman
IN RE: TATTOO PARLOR/BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS - OAKLAND COUNTY SANITARY CODE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County Government places the highest priority on protecting
the health and safety of our residents; and
WHEREAS body art, also known as tattooing, is widely practiced throughout
Oakland County. Body art is broadly accepted and particularly popular among
younger persons; and
WHEREAS tattooing, under unsanitary and unregulated conditions, can
transmit injuries, infections and diseases. The Center for Disease Control has
found that the risks include contracting hepatitis and possibly even HIV; and
WHEREAS a client who is under eighteen (18) years of age should have
written consent and presence of a parent of a legal guardian when undergoing a
body art procedure; and
WHEREAS to reduce the risk of spreading communicable diseases, several
states and county health departments have established standards for the
conduction of body art procedures and to regulate the practice of body art
services; and
WHEREAS if body art establishments and practitioners in Oakland County are
to be regulated, it should be accomplished in a consistent and comprehensive
manner. The Environmental Health Section of the Oakland County Health Division
is best able to provide trained personnel and cost-effective regulation of this
type of activity.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the introduction of the attached Article , Body Art Establishments, as
an addition to the Oakland County Sanitary Code.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 28, 1999
480
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the adoption of the amended Article , Body Art Establishments,
following a public hearing being conducted in compliance with the Michigan Public
Health Code (Public Act 368 of 1978).
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eric Coleman
District #21
Copy of Oakland County Sanitary Code, Article , Body Art Establishments,
on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99273
BY: Donald Jensen, District #15; John McCulloch, District #22;
Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23; George Suarez, District #24
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY
OF ROYAL OAK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an
Environmental Infrastructure Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous
Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share of dollars flowing into
infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships
(CVT=s); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Royal Oak has
submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of
expenses incurred in connection with an eligible environment remediation of
improvement project; and
WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak is requesting reimbursement for work that
includes constructing relief sewers in Greenfield Road, Crooks Road, Mankato and
Middlesex to increase combined and sanitary sewer system capacity and mitigate
chronic basement flooding in these specific areas of the City; and
WHEREAS the City of Royal Oak has requested reimbursement from the County
in the amount of $245,308.64; and
WHEREAS the current authorized amount of funding for the City of Royal Oak
is $245,308.64 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the
City of Royal Oak for expenses incurred in connection with environmental
remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approve the construction of relief sewers in Greenfield Road, Crooks Road,
Mankato and Middlesex to increase combined and sanitary sewer system capacity and
mitigate chronic basement flooding within these areas, as eligible for funding
from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the release of funds in
the amount of $245,308.64 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account
#90-263255-41000-3985) as repayment to the City of Royal Oak for expenses
incurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John McCulloch
District #22
Copy of City of Royal Oak, Resolution and Project Description on file in
County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 28, 1999
481
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #99274
BY: Commissioners Shelley Goodman Taub, District #12; Michelle Friedman Appel,
District #23
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (SUPPORT) HOUSE BILL 4796, AMEND INCOME TAX ACT TO
EXEMPT HOLOCAUST VICTIM COMPENSATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as a result of the international lawsuit, known as the Holocaust
Victims Asset Litigation , $1.25 billion will soon be distributed to 50,000
Holocaust victims persecuted by Nazi Germany and the Axis Regime, and their heirs
and beneficiaries, as a compensation for the seizure and confiscation of their
assets which included, but is not limited to, interest earned on assets,
securities, bonds, insurance policies, bank deposits, gold, artwork, gems,
furniture and books by the Nazis, their allies and neutral trading partners; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4796 would amend the Michigan Income Tax Act to provide
a deduction to taxpayers for amounts received through this reparation verdict or
as a result of any similar action; and
WHEREAS this bill, which both symbolically and substantially, acknowledges
the persecution suffered by the Holocaust victims and recognizes the losses
suffered by the victims and their beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS this bill is in accord with similar Federal legislation, and is
supported by the Department of State Treasury.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby support House Bill 4796, a bill to Amend Income Tax Act to Exempt
Holocaust Victim Compensation.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley Goodman Taub, Lawrence Obrecht,
John McCulloch, David Moffitt,
Thomas A. Law, John P. Garfield,
Michelle Friedman Appel
Copy of House Bill 4796 (1999-2000) on file in County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XXII "G", the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
a. Michigan Supreme Court - Court Equity Fund
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Township of Springfield - (Oppose) House Bill 4777
b. City of Ferndale - (Oppose) House Bill 4777
c. Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners - Urge Michigan Department
of Consumer and Industry Services and the Office of Regulatory
Reform to Rely on the Recommendations of Child Development and Child
Care Experts
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
a. Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners - Urge Michigan Department
of Consumer and Industry Services and the Office of Regulatory
Reform to Rely on the Recommendations of Child Development and Child
Care Experts
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Michigan Supreme Court - Court Equity Fund
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Board adjourned at 10:15 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
November 18, 1999 at 9:30 A.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN P. McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson