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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
April 6, 2000
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John P. McCulloch at 11:05 A.M.
in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman,
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 Thomas Law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Colasanti supported by Douglas the minutes of the
March 23, 2000 Board meeting be approved. County Clerk G. William Caddell
stated that the minutes, in Miscellaneous Resolution #00065,
Circuit/District/Probate Courts – Judicial Information Management System
(JIMS) – Phase II (Pages 172-175), the references to Miscellaneous Resolution
#99298 should be #99299. The Chairperson stated the typo would be corrected.
Vote on motion to approve minutes:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,
as corrected.
Moved by Jensen supported by McPherson the rules be suspended and the
agenda be amended as follows:
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• Postpone General Government Committee item b, #00038, Opposition to HR
3439 and SB 2068, Prohibition of Low Power FM Radio Stations until the
April 13, 2000 Board meeting;
• Postpone Planning and Building Committee item e, Board of Commissioners
– Statement of Objections to the 1999 Solid Waste Plan Update until the
April 13, 2000 Board meeting;
• Add General Government Committee item d, Support – Clinton River
Watershed Council Technical Forum
Moved by Millard supported by Appel to add the Community Mental Health
appointments to the Agenda.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Schmid to separate the Community Mental Health item from
Jensen’s motion. Chairperson McCulloch stated the motions would be voted on
individually.
Vote on Millard’s motion:
AYES: Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Galloway, Gregory,
Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Suarez, Taub. (14)
NAYS: Amos, Buckley, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Jensen, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to add the
Community Mental Health appointments failed.
Vote on Jensen’s motion:
AYES: Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Amos. (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 note from Suzy Vogt thanking the
Board for the watch and great send off.
Art Frantz, Ardath Regan and Pamela Ortner addressed the Board.
REPORT (Misc. #00059)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING – CREATION OF
TWO (2) PROPRIETARY FUNDED POSITIONS FOR JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (JIMS) PHASE II
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on March 29, 2000, 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 #00059
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING - CREATION OF
TWO (2) PROPRIETARY FUNDED POSITIONS FOR JUDICIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (JIMS) PHASE II
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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WHEREAS the Circuit, Probate and 52nd District Courts, County Clerk’s
Office, Prosecutor’s Office and Reimbursement Division are interested in
obtaining an integrated case management software system to more efficiently
address business needs, including the electronic exchange of case
information; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #99299,
authorized implementation of Phase I of the JIMS project by approving a
professional services agreement with SCT to perform a business process review,
GAP analysis and pre-project planning, at a cost of $500,000; and
WHEREAS the JIMS Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the Department
of Information Technology and Plante and Moran, has a Board of Commissioners
resolution currently pending for approval for Phase II of the project which
includes acquisition and installation of the SCT Courts software system; and
WHEREAS the proposed JIMS system is a complex software application
operating in a sophisticated client/server environment; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Department has discussed JIMS support staff
requirements with Information Technology and found that the most cost
effective and productive approach is to request one (1) proprietary position
of Systems Software Specialist to maintain and operate the system software and
hardware, and to request one (1) proprietary position of Data Base
Administrator to monitor, update, and address operational problems of the data
base system; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation of one (1) proprietary funded Systems
Software Specialist, and one (1) proprietary position of Data Base
Administrator in the Technology Systems and Networking Division of Information
Technology.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Biennial Budget be
amended as follows:
IT FUND
Information Technology Dept. - Technology Systems and Networking
FY 2000 FY 2001
18-636162-15000-2001 Salaries 56,234 121,838
18-636162-15000-2070 Fringes 22,494 48,736
78,728 170,574
18-636113-10000-8005 Change in Fund Equity ( 78,728) (170,574)
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Moved by Douglas supported by Palmer the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Palmer the resolution be adopted.
County Clerk G. William Caddell stated that, in the second WHEREAS
paragraph, the reference to Miscellaneous Resolution #99298 should be #99299.
The Chairperson stated the typo would be corrected.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, 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 resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00067
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FOR ACQUISITION OF
ADDITIONAL ACREAGE AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks & Recreation Commission has acquired
189 acres of property in Independence Township at a cost of $3,700,000, for the
purposes of expanding a County park; and
WHEREAS the Parks & Recreation Commission applied to the Michigan Natural
Resource Trust Fund for a $2,000,000 grant to cover part of the cost of this
property purchase; and
WHEREAS the Parks & Recreation Commission has been notified that it is
the recipient of a $2,000,000 grant from the Michigan Natural Resource Trust
Fund to partially cover the acquisition cost of the property in
Independence Township for the purpose of expanding recreational opportunities
and preserving open space for all residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Parks & Recreation Commission has the funds available in the
Parks & Recreation fund balance to cover the remaining $1,700,000 of purchase
cost for this acquisition; and
WHEREAS said acquisition will continue to provide additional protection
and preservation of said property and the established County park in that
section of the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Oakland County Parks & Recreation Commission to
accept said grant for the acquisition of 189 acres in Independence Township as
identified in the grant as Upper Bushman Lake Acquisition and said monies for
the acquisition to come from Parks & Recreation funds and/or grant monies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Parks & Recreation Commission to acquire said property as
approved in and within the parameters of the above-referenced grant agreement,
contingent upon the grant agreement receiving the approval of
Corporation Counsel.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Millard the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,
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Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel,
Buckley. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00066
BY: Commissioner Thomas Law, District #13
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS
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
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Village of
Bingham Farms 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 Bingham Farms is requesting reimbursement for work related to
the Woodlynne Drainage Project; and
WHEREAS Bingham Farms has requested reimbursement from the County for
this particular project, which has an estimated cost of $80,000; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 1999 authorized amount of funding for Bingham
Farms is $12,097.25 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to
Bingham Farms 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 Woodlynne Drainage Project as eligible for
reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes an appropriation in the
amount of $12,097.25 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account
#90-263226-41000-3985) to repay the Village of Bingham Farms for expenses
incurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects,
once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Commissioner Thomas Law
Copy of the Village of Bingham Farms’ Environmental Infrastructure Fund
Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00066)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS
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 that $12,097.25 is available in the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund to reimburse the Village of Bingham Farms
for this project, no additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley,
Causey-Mitchell. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00068
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION - RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE (1) TYPIST II
AND ONE (1) LAW CLERK POSITIONS IN THE CORPORATION COUNSEL DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County continuously faces the increased potential for
liability exposure in the execution of its governmental functions; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has evaluated the number of claims resulting
in legal action; and
WHEREAS to increase efficiency and effectiveness, the Division is in the
process of implementing the Unified Claims System to monitor the correlation
of risk management factors with legal actions; and
WHEREAS to assist with the workload associated with the Unified Claims
System, Corporation Counsel is requesting that one (1) full-time eligible
Typist II position be reclassified to Technical Assistant; and
WHEREAS the current workload of legal counsel requires substantial
support with legal research; and
WHEREAS one Law Clerk position was created to provide support to legal
counsel; and
WHEREAS the Division has experienced difficulty in recruiting and
retaining employees in this position; and
WHEREAS to provide consistent and adequate support, Corporation Counsel
is requesting the reclassification of one (1) full-time non-eligible Law Clerk
position to a full-time eligible Paralegal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the reclassification of two (2) positions in
Corporation Counsel: one (1) full-time eligible PR Typist II, (Position
#11502-06843) to Technical Assistant, and one (1) full-time non-eligible GF/GP
Law Clerk (Position #11501-02978) to full-time eligible Paralegal.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and
the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00038
BY: Commissioner Tim Melton, District #7
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 3439 AND SENATE BILL 2068, PROHIBITION
OF LOW POWER FM RADIO STATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS since 1978 the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), has not
authorized or licensed any low power FM (LPFM) radio stations below 100 watts;
and
WHEREAS the FCC has received supportive comments from thousands of local
governments, religious groups, students, labor unions, and community
organizations supporting the licensing of community-oriented radio which would
transmit from 1 to 3.5 miles to serve very localized community needs; and
WHEREAS the FCC is proposing two new classes of LPFM: LP 100 which
broadcasts a radius of 3.5 miles using 50-100 watts of power and LP10 which
serves a radius of 1-2 miles using 1-10 watts of power; and
WHEREAS eligible licensees can be noncommercial government or private
educational organizations, associations or entities; or non-profit entities
with educational purposes; or government or non-profit entities providing
local public safety or transportation services; and
WHEREAS Federal legislation, House Resolution 3439 and Senate Bill 2068
seek to prohibit the FCC from authorizing the operation of these new LPFM
radio stations, thus silencing these local stations from addressing the needs
and concerns of the local community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby express its deep and abiding commitment to
championing and providing for full expression of all ideas and information as
guaranteed to all of our citizens under the United States Constitution.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby urge its Congressional delegation to oppose House Resolution 3439
and Senate Bill 2068 as not being in the best interests of our citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk be instructed to mail
certified copies of this resolution to Oakland County’s Federal legislators
and legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Tim Melton
Commissioner, District #7
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson stated that the resolution is postponed until the
April 13, 2000 meeting.
REPORT (Misc. #00054)
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 5359, “CHAPTER 22” OF THE DRAIN CODE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned
resolution on March 27, 2000, 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 #00054
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, District #8; John McCulloch, District #22
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 5359, “CHAPTER 22” OF THE DRAIN CODE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State Legislature is once again considering House Bill 5359,
also known as “Chapter 22" of the Drain Code, which would permit one (1)
governmental entity to petition for the establishment of a Watershed District
through a determination by its County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS this mechanism would allow a new layer of government with taxing
authority to be established; and
WHEREAS counties would not have to be contiguous to be included in a
drain project; and
WHEREAS broad authority would be given to those in control of a
Watershed District to initiate a wide range of projects and assess local
communities with the costs; and
WHEREAS through a weighted voting system and the ability of
petitioner(s) to gerrymander district boundaries, local officials will have
little say in the type, scope and costs associated with Watershed District
projects; and
WHEREAS counties and cities, villages and townships would each have a
vote on the Watershed District board when determining whether a need exists to
form a Watershed district, but the size and cost of the project would be
determined later after the formation of the district, with costs assessed to
the communities within the district boundaries; and
WHEREAS the only mechanism for appeal by communities is through the
courts with the potential of costing untold millions of dollars to
Oakland communities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners once more states its opposition to House Bill 5359, also known
as “Chapter 22” of the Drain Code, which sets up a new layer of government
with taxing authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to
the Governor, all Michigan legislators, the Michigan Association of Counties
and all Oakland County communities.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Sue Ann Douglas, John McCulloch
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Moved by Taub supported by Jensen the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen,
Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell,
Colasanti. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00069
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: SUPPORT – CLINTON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL TECHNICAL FORUM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) was organized in 1972
and provides a forum for individuals, businesses and local governments to
collaborate in restoring and protecting community natural resources along the
Clinton River; and
WHEREAS the Clinton River Watershed Council will moderate and fund a
panel discussion on bacteria sources that have negatively impacted the
beneficial uses of the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair; and
WHEREAS there are several technical, scientific and policy issues about
urban bacteria sources and controls that merit discussion and would provide
the most benefit if a broad audience of decision-makers, the general public
and media are active participants.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby recognize that the communities of Oakland County
share a common interest in restoring the beneficial uses of the water
resources throughout this region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby support the Clinton River Watershed Council’s efforts to provide
an informative program to educate the public on the importance of protecting
our communities natural resources.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby agree to collaborate with the Clinton River Watershed Council and
to serve as a co-sponsor of the upcoming technical forum.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Douglas 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, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00062
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Law, Chairperson
IN RE: EXTENSION OF DENTAL AND VISION COVERAGE FOR RETIREES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS retirees of Oakland County have been provided County paid health
coverage for a number of years; and
WHEREAS dental coverage has been available with the retiree paying the
full premium; and
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WHEREAS vision coverage ended at retirement and was not available to the
retiree.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County provide paid dental and
vision coverage to retirees of Oakland County and their eligible family
members effective January 1, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that eligibility for County provided paid dental
and vision coverage for the retiree and eligible family members be on the same
basis as the service and age requirements that govern eligibility for paid
health coverage.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00062)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: EXTENSION OF DENTAL AND VISION COVERAGE FOR RETIREES
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 that sufficient funds exist in the
Fringe Benefit Fund to cover the cost of the requested change, no additional
General Fund/General Purpose appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Law supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid,
Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti,
Coleman, Dingeldey. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00063
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
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 for a review and appeal process
for departments and employees wishing to challenge the salary grade placement
of classifications; and
WHEREAS the Second Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2000 identifies the
reviews requested and the salary grade changes recommended by the
Personnel Department after completion of this review process; and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate
Change fund to implement salary grade changes resulting from Salary
Administration Quarterly Report recommendations; and
WHEREAS additional funding is available in the Parks and Recreation fund
and the Delinquent Personal Property Tax Administration fund for salary grade
changes for Special Revenue positions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Second
Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2000 which includes the following personnel
actions:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-Position
Chf-Clinical Servs 17 18 34706-07515
Circuit Court Service Officer -- 11 31201-01351
Create new class titled 31201-02103
Circuit Court Investigator, 31201-02730
Overtime Non-exempt 31201-03326
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31201-03894
31201-05211
FOC Family Counselor 12 13 31205-00116
31205-02172
31205-02410
31250-02792
31205-03049
31205-03184
31205-03279
31205-03320
31205-03476
31205-03524
31205-03591
31205-03637
31205-04593
31205-06378
31205-07079
31205-07080
31205-07477
Personal Property Tax Collector 9 10 71110-05623
Create new class titled 71110-03453
Sr Personal Property Tax Collector,
Overtime Non-exempt
Clerk III (Children’s Village) 5 6 16501-09175
Create new class titled
Intake Clerk C.V.,
Overtime Non-exempt
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Operations Supervisor–C.V. 12 14 16501-02274
Retitle to Chief–C.V. Operations,
Overtime Exempt
Recreation Specialist 8 9 53450-05172
53450-05208
53450-06350
53450-06949
Sr. Personnel Analyst 14 15 15410-01986
Create new class titled
Human Resources Projects Supervisor,
Overtime Exempt
Chief-Community Develop. Opers 16 16 19611-01703
Retitle to Chief-Community &
Home Improvement, Overtime Exempt
Supv-Planning 15 16 19204-02004
Supv-Marketing & Research 15 16 19203-03656
Principal Planner 13 14 19204-02820
(Planning & Econ Dev Servs) 19204-00795
19204-02394
19204-09184
19204-03468
Principal Planner 13 13 19611-01370
(Community & Home Improvement)
Retitle one position to
Community Development Planner,
Overtime Exempt
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00063)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
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 Personnel Department, pursuant to the process approved by the
Board of Commissioners, has reviewed challenges from employees for
changes to the salary grade placement of certain classifications,
and has recommended salary grade placement changes.
2. The annual cost of the recommended salary grade placement changes
for Proprietary and Special Revenue positions is $11,760 for
Fiscal Year 2001 and $5,427 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2000.
Propriety and Special Revenue fund balances will absorb the cost
of these increases, no additional appropriation is required.
3. The annual cost of the recommended salary grade placement changes
for General Fund/General Purpose positions is $119,995 for
Fiscal Year 2001 and $55,381 for the remainder of Fiscal Year
2000.
4. Funding is available for the General Fund/General Purpose
positions in the Non-Departmental Classification and Rate Change
Account, the Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 Budgets should
be amended as outlined below:
Non-Departmental Fund #101 FY2000 FY2001
2-90-290000-25000-9021 Classification Rate Change ($ 55,381) ($119,995)
Probate Court
2-34-706200-40009-2001 Salaries $ 1,734 $ 3,756
2-34-706200-40009-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 454 $ 984
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Circuit Court
2-31-201200-10004-2001 Salaries $ 5,207 $ 11,284
2-31-201200-10004-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 1,363 $ 2,957
Circuit Court
2-31-205200-10004-2001 Salaries $ 23,885 $ 51,762
2-31-205200-10004-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 6,264 $ 13,561
Planning & Development
2-19-223000-14070-2001 Salaries $ 1,712 $ 3,709
2-19-223000-14070-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 449 $ 972
2-19-224000-12020-2001 Salaries $ 4,600 $ 9,966
2-19-224000-12020-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 1,205 $ 2,611
2-19-224000-13020-2001 Salaries $ 1,522 $ 3,297
2-19-224000-13020-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 399 $ 864
2-19-224000-11020-2001 Salaries $ 1,409 $ 3,053
2-19-224000-11020-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 369 $ 800
Children's Village
2-16-501200-10000-2001 Salaries $ 2,326 $ 5,039
2-16-501200-10000-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 609 $ 1,320
Personnel
2-15-410200-42000-2001 Salaries $ 1,485 $ 3,217
2-15-401200-42000-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 389 $ 843
Total Sal. & Frg. Expenditures $ 55,381 $119,995
Net of Expenditures $ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Law supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00070
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OF THE HARMONY DRAIN TO
THE CITY OF AUBURN HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Chapter 17, Section 395 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as
amended, provides that:
“The county drain commissioner may relinquish jurisdiction and
control to a township, city or village of any county drainage district
upon which there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability
and which is wholly located within the boundaries of a township, city or
township, and thereafter the county drain commissioner shall be relieved
of, and the township, city or village shall assume the maintenance
jurisdiction control and operation thereof and its future operation
shall be financed in the same manner as is provided for special
assessment districts within such township, city or village in which such
drain is located.”
WHEREAS the City of Auburn Hills, by resolution dated July 12, 1999,
formally requested that Oakland County relinquish jurisdiction over the
Harmony Drain to the City of Auburn Hills; and
WHEREAS there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability
associated with the Harmony Drain; and
WHEREAS the Harmony Drain is located entirely within the boundaries of
the City of Auburn Hills.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 17, Section 395 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended,
the County Drain Commissioner be and is authorized to relinquish jurisdiction
to the City of Auburn Hills of the Harmony Drain and Drainage District
therefore.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of communication from Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, Hampton, Truex and
Morley to the Oakland County Drain Commissioner, and the City of Auburn Hills
Resolution, Jurisdiction of Drains, on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Melton the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel,
Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Garfield. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00071
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OF THE HUNTOON DRAIN TO
THE CITY OF AUBURN HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Chapter 17, Section 395 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as
amended, provides that:
“The county drain commissioner may relinquish jurisdiction and
control to a township, city or village of any county drainage district
upon which there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability
and which is wholly located within the boundaries of a township, city or
township, and thereafter the county drain commissioner shall be relieved
of, and the township, city or village shall assume the maintenance
jurisdiction control and operation thereof and its future operation
shall be financed in the same manner as is provided for special
assessment districts within such township, city or village in which such
drain is located.”
WHEREAS the City of Auburn Hills, by resolution dated July 12, 1999,
formally requested that Oakland County relinquish jurisdiction over the
Huntoon Drain to the City of Auburn Hills; and
WHEREAS there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability
associated with the Huntoon Drain; and
WHEREAS the Huntoon Drain is located entirely within the boundaries of
the City of Auburn Hills.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 17, Section 395 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended,
the County Drain Commissioner be and is authorized to relinquish jurisdiction
to the City of Auburn Hills of the Huntoon Drain and Drainage
District therefore.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of communication from Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, Hampton, Truex and
Morley to the Oakland County Drain Commissioner, and City of Auburn Hills
Resolution, Jurisdiction of Drains, on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Melton the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley,
Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00072
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR LEASE SPACE FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY AND FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM AT 2805 PONTIAC LAKE ROAD, WATERFORD, MI 48328
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland presently provides office space for the
Department of Risk Management and Safety and the Employee Assistance Program
in the County Executive Building; and
WHEREAS the demand for available office space in the County Executive
Building necessitates the relocation of the Department of Risk Management and
Safety and the Employee Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS White Oaks Properties has identified office space of 2,203
square feet that is available at 2805 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan
and would satisfy the needs of the Department of Risk Management and Safety
and the Employee Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and White Oaks Properties have agreed to a
new lease agreement for a period of five (5) years at a rate of $16.00 per
square foot per year with an option to extend the lease for an additional five
(5) year period; and
WHEREAS the effective date of said lease shall be May 1, 2000 or such
subsequent date as directed by the Board; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management, along with Corporation
Counsel, have reviewed all the necessary agreements and documents.
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends this new lease agreement between
White Oaks Properties and the County of Oakland.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the new lease agreement at 2805 Pontiac Lake Road,
Waterford, Michigan between White Oaks Properties and the County of Oakland
for a period of five (5) years with the option to extend the lease for an
additional five (5) year period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners
hereby directs its Chairperson or its designee to execute the lease agreement
at 2805 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan 48328 between White Oaks
Properties and the County of Oakland.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease between White Oaks Properties and the County of Oakland on
file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
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REPORT (Misc. #00073)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR LEASE SPACE FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
INSTEP PROGRAM AT 5640 WILLIAMS LAKE ROAD, WATERFORD, MICHIGAN 48329
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
reports with the recommendation that adoption of the resolution is contingent upon approval by
Waterford Township.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00073
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR LEASE SPACE FOR
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INSTEP PROGRAM AT 5640 WILLIAMS LAKE ROAD,
WATERFORD, MICHIGAN 48329
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan presently provides
office space for Community Corrections Instep Program in the Four Towns Church
in Waterford Township; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Waterford has identified office space of
1,105 square feet that is available at 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford,
Michigan and would satisfy the needs of the Community Corrections Instep
Program; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of Waterford have
agreed to a new lease agreement for a period of three (3) years at a rate of
$1.00 per year with an option to extend the lease for an additional three (3)
year period; and
WHEREAS the effective date of said lease shall be April 1, 2000 or such
subsequent date as directed by the Board; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management, along with Corporation
Counsel, have reviewed all the necessary agreements and documents.
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends this new lease agreement between
the Charter Township of Waterford and the County of Oakland.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the new lease agreement at 5640 Williams Lake Road,
Waterford, Michigan between the Charter Township of Waterford and the County
of Oakland for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend the lease
for an additional three (3) year period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners
hereby directs its Chairperson or its designee to execute the lease agreement
at 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan 48329 between the Charter
Township of Waterford and the County of Oakland.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease between the Charter Township of Waterford and the County
of Oakland on file in the County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00074
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - STATEMENT OF OBJECTIONS TO THE 1999 SOLID
WASTE PLAN UPDATE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Solid Waste Planning Committee (SWPC) has met
with the Oakland County Designated Planning Agency (DPA) on 14 occasions since
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the fall of 1997 to review Oakland County’s future solid waste management
alternatives; and
WHEREAS the Committee authorized the release of a draft solid waste
management plan update document for public comment and this material, dated
June 14, 1999, was widely distributed on that date, with written public
comments received through September 25, 1999, and a public hearing was held on
September 16, 1999 and members of the public spoke of their questions and
concerns on the draft plan update; and
WHEREAS after consideration of all written and oral comments received,
the Oakland County Solid Waste Management Committee has recommended to the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners that the Solid Waste Management Plan
1999 Update dated October 21, 1999, be approved; and
WHEREAS the SWPC has further resolved that should the Board of
Commissioners have objections to the recommended Plan Update that the SWPC
will convene upon receipt of the objections and respond to the issues raised
in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS your Planning and Building Committee has received and reviewed
the recommended Update, discussed its purpose, contents, and ramifications
with the Designated Planning Agency staff, and considered public input at two
meetings; and
WHEREAS your Planning and Building Committee, working in conjunction
with the Solid Waste Division staff, Corporation Counsel, affected
communities, and with the continuing assistance of the Department of
Environmental Quality, has developed certain amendments to the Update and
seeks additional counsel and recommendations of the Solid Waste
Planning Committee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners herewith adopts the attached Statement of Objections to the 1999
Update and requests the Solid Waste Planning Committee return their further
recommendations not later than 30 days after receipt of this resolution for
final consideration and action by the Board at its earliest convenience.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Statement of Objections to Recommended 1999 Plan Update,
March 28, 2000, on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson stated that the resolution is postponed until the
April 13, 2000 meeting.
REPORT (Misc. #00064)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – CREATION OF ONE (1) SR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN III POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on March 29, 2000, 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 #00064
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – CREATION OF ONE (1) SR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN III POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Community and Home Improvement Division rehabilitates
approximately 275 single family, owner occupied homes for low and moderate
income people in the 50 communities participating in the Oakland County
Community Development Block Grant Program each year; and
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WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Community
Health have enacted new regulatory requirements to protect young children from
lead-based paint hazards in housing; and
WHEREAS these regulatory requirements mandate that extensive and highly
sophisticated lead-based paint testing and remediation be completed for every
housing unit built prior to 1978 that is rehabilitated using Federal
monies; and
WHEREAS the extensive testing requirements include an inspection and
comprehensive risk assessment that will substantially impact the productivity
of the Home Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS to meet the Federal spending requirements mandated by HUD and to
maintain Home Improvement Program productivity standards required to address
the housing needs of Oakland County residents, it is necessary to increase
staff in the division; and
WHEREAS it is requested to create one (1) Community Development
Technician III position to assist in addressing lead-based paint testing and
remediation; and
WHEREAS all funding for this position is received from the Federal
government and is included in the Division’s Program Year 2000 budget under
the housing rehabilitation allocation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation of one (1) Special Revenue Community
Development Technician III position in the Community and Economic Development
Department, Community and Home Improvement Division, Home Improvement Unit.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of this position is
contingent upon the continuation of Federal Community Development Block Grant
or Home Investment Partnership Act funds.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00064)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - CREATION OF ONE (1) SR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN III POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of the Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department
of Community Health have enacted new regulatory requirements that
mandate extensive and highly sophisticated lead-based paint
testing and remediation.
2. The testing requirements include an inspection and comprehensive
risk assessment for every housing unit built prior to 1978 that is
rehabilitated using Federal monies.
3. These additional requirements and productivity standards
necessitated the request for the creation of one (1) special
revenue Community Development Technician III position.
4 The total annual cost of the position is $59,067, which includes
$42,191 for salaries and $16,876 for fringe benefits. The cost
for the balance of Fiscal Year 2000 is $27,262, $19,473 for
salaries and $7,789 for fringe benefits.
5. No budget amendments are required as the funding is included in
the Division’s Program Year 2000 budget under the housing
rehabilitation allocation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Buckley the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Buckley the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley,
Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield,
Gregory, Jensen. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00075
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – FRANKLIN-
BINGHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution No.’s 7865, 7971 and 8664 accepted Federal grants to defray a
portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the
Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent
as has been the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by
various miscellaneous resolutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five
percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical
costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the Franklin-Bingham Fire Department has executed the attached
purchase agreement; and
WHEREAS the Franklin-Bingham Fire Department has agreed to pay
seventy-five percent of the total estimated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the
Franklin-Bingham Fire Department agrees that Oakland County will retain
ownership of the siren and will be responsible for the maintenance and the
electrical costs for said siren purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the appropriation of $4,250, consistent with the
attached budget, as Oakland County’s match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is
contingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between the
County and the Franklin-Bingham Fire Department.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Franklin-Bingham Fire Department Siren Budget Summary and
Purchase Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00076
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – USE OF AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
FORFEITED FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County receives grant funding from the Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority (ATPA) under provisions of Public Act 10 of 1986; and
WHEREAS grant conditions issued by the ATPA allow funds received or
generated as a result of automobile theft activities, including receipts from
sale of property, be used to enhance automobile theft prevention programs; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $35,145 is available as of
March 14, 2000 from the confiscation and sale of stolen vehicles through the
efforts of the Oakland County Automobile Theft Prevention Unit; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Department is requesting a portion of these funds
be utilized to provide funding for six officers to attend the North Central
Regional Chapter of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
annual Motor Vehicle Theft conference in Kansas City, MO, to examine the
latest automobile theft and insurance fraud detection methods; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost to attend this conference is $3,500 for the
six officers; and
WHEREAS the ATPA has agreed that these are acceptable expenditures from
this fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of $3,500 of forfeited funds from the
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Sheriff’s Department Auto Theft Prevention Forfeited Funds Account for the
purpose of sending six officers to the above-named conference.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00077
By: Commissioners Shelley Taub; District #12; Thomas Law, District #13;
David Buckley, District #14
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
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
(CVTs); and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, Bloomfield Township 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 Bloomfield Township is requesting reimbursement for work related
to the installation of sewer meters in specified districts of the Township's
sanitary sewer system and video inspection of separate sanitary sewers; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 1999 authorized amount of funding for
Bloomfield Township is $256,426.90 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
as repayment to Bloomfield Township 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 installation of sewer meters and video inspection
of separate sanitary sewers project as eligible for reimbursement from the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes an appropriation in the
amount of $256,426.90 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account
#90-263203-41000-3985) to repay Bloomfield Township for expenses incurred in
connection with environmental remediation or improvement projects, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley Taub, Thomas Law,
David Buckley
Copy of Bloomfield Township Environmental Infrastructure Fund Request on
file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00078
BY: Shelley G. Taub; District #12, John P. McCulloch, District #22;
Larry Obrecht; District #3; Sue Ann Douglas, District #8; Frank H. Millard,
District #4; Thomas A. Law, District #13; Charles E. Palmer, District #16;
Donald W. Jensen, District #15; Terry L. Sever, District #19;
Brenda A. Causey-Mitchell, District #6; Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23;
Fran Amos, District #5; David B. Buckley, District #14; Ron Colasanti,
District #10; Eric Coleman, District #21; Nancy Dingeldey, District #11; David
N. Galloway, District #2; John P. Garfield, District #9; Vincent Gregory,
District #20; Ruel E. McPherson, District #25; Tim W. Melton, District #7;
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David L. Moffitt, District #18; William R. Patterson, District #1; Kay Schmid,
District #17; George W. Suarez, District #24
IN RE: CROSS COUNTRY TRAIL – WEST BLOOMFIELD TO ROCHESTER SEGMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has been an active promoter of a cross country
trail as part of its countywide greenways plan; and
WHEREAS the West Bloomfield to Rochester Trail has been designated by
the President of the United States as part of a national Millennium Trail
initiative; and
WHEREAS by supporting local community nonmotorized transportation and
intergovernmental linkages, we can provide our growing population with
expanded opportunities to access the wealth of features in our geographic
area; and
WHEREAS such features as town centers, schools, parks and recreation
facilities and community centers when linked to residential neighborhoods
through nonmotorized transportation routes and greenways contribute to the
social, physical, and economic health of Oakland County’s communities and
their citizens quality of life; and
WHEREAS the communities of West Bloomfield, Sylvan Lake, Pontiac, Auburn
Hills, Rochester Hills, and Rochester, have expressed the desire for their
segments, or portions of their segments, of railroad abandonment be converted
to trail development.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports the local community initiatives to acquire and develop
these designated segments of abandoned railroad rights of way to trail use as
part of the countywide trail and greenway system.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley G. Taub, John P. McCulloch,
Larry Obrecht, Sue Ann Douglas,
Frank H. Millard, Thomas A. Law,
Charles Palmer, Donald W. Jensen,
Terry Sever, Brenda Causey-Mitchell,
Michelle Friedman Appel, Fran Amos,
David B. Buckley, Ron Colasanti,
Eric Coleman, Nancy Dingeldey,
David N. Galloway, John P. Garfield,
Vincent Gregory, Ruel E. McPherson,
Tim W. Melton, David L. Moffitt,
William W. Patterson, Kay Schmid,
George Suarez
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00079
BY: Commissioners Tim W. Melton, District #7; John P. Garfield, District #9;
Terry L. Sever, District #19; George W. Suarez, District #24
IN RE: SUPPORT – SENATE BILL 1185 ENDING DOUBLE TAXATION ON GASOLINE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the rapid rise in gasoline prices exacerbates the burden placed
upon Michigan motorists who are subjected to paying a 6% State sales tax on
the 18.4% Federal tax that is applied to gasoline purchases; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 1185 was introduced in the Michigan legislature that
proposes to eliminate the double taxation on gasoline; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 1185 proposes that the State of Michigan only charge
the State sales tax on the actual cost of the gasoline; and
WHEREAS removing the State sales tax on the Federal tax portion of
gasoline costs would be revenue neutral for the State of Michigan, inasmuch
as, the dramatic rise in the price of gasoline has far exceeded 18 cents per
gallon in the past year; and
WHEREAS dropping the State sales tax that is applied to the gasoline
Federal excise tax would save taxpayers nearly $55 million a year. With the
State only charging a sales tax on the actual cost of the gasoline, taxpayers
would save approximately one (14) cent per gallon.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby support the elimination of the double taxation on
gasoline in the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby support the adoption of Senate Bill 1185.
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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
Governor, the Michigan Association of Counties and to all legislators
representing Oakland County and to the County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Tim W. Melton, John P. Garfield,
Terry L. Sever, George W. Suarez,
Eric Coleman, William Patterson,
Tom Law, Michelle Friedman Appel,
Ruel E. McPherson, David Galloway,
David B. Buckley, Donald W. Jensen
John P. McCulloch, Nancy Dingeldey,
Vincent Gregory
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00080
BY: Commissioner William Patterson, District #1
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN
ROSE TOWNSHIP
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, Rose Township 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 Rose Township is requesting reimbursement for work related to
the controlling storm water runoff and addressing pollution controls; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 1999 authorized amount of funding for
Rose Township is $20,555.25 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as
repayment to Rose Township 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 storm water runoff and pollution control project as
eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes an appropriation in the
amount of $20,555.25 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-
263222-41000-3985) to repay Rose Township for expenses incurred in connection
with environmental remediation or improvement projects, once proper invoices
are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
William R. Patterson
Copy of Rose Township’s Environmental Infrastructure Reimbursement Fund
Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
In accordance with Rule XII.G, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Clinton County Board of Commissioners – Encourage State of
Michigan to Appoint a City Assessor Member to the State Assessors
Board
b. Clinton County Board of Commissioners – Encourage State of
Michigan to Provide the State Tax Commission/Property Tax Division
with the Staff and Resources to Assure Proper Determination of the
Accuracy of Property Values
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 6, 2000
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c. City of Birmingham – Call for the Continuation of Act 51 Funding
for Public Transportation
d. Township of Orion – Call for the Continuation of Act 51 Funding
for Public Transportation
e. City of Birmingham – George W. Kuhn Drain District
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
a. City of Birmingham – George W. Kuhn Drain District
b. City of Ferndale - Clinton River Watershed Responsibilities of
Pollution Downstream of the Twelve Towns Retention Treatment
Facility
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Board adjourned at 11:53 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
April 13, 2000 at 9:30 A.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN P. McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson