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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
July 20, 2000
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John P. McCulloch at 9:38 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, Schmid, Sever, Suarez,
Taub. (24)
ABSENT: Patterson (with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Brenda Causey-Mitchell.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Dingeldey supported by Suarez the minutes of the June 15, 2000
Board meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,
as printed.
Moved by Jensen supported by Causey-Mitchell the rules be suspended and
the agenda be amended as follows:
ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
c. Department of Human Services/Medical Care Facility - Acceptance of
Additional Funding for the Nursing Home Quality Incentive
Grant-Greater than 15%
d. Board of Commissioners - Creation of Senior BOC Analyst and BOC -
Community Liaison Classifications; Reclassification of Three (3)
Positions
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
l. Drain Commissioner - George W. Kuhn Drainage District Bonds - Full
Faith and Credit Resolution
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
400
(Reason for suspension of General Government Committee, item c and Planning
and Building Committee, item l: Suspension of Rule XII.C.1. Direct referral to
the Finance Committee. Reason for suspension of General Government Committee,
item d: Suspension of Rule XII.C.1. Direct referral to Personnel and Finance
Committees.)
Vote on suspension:
AYES: Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, 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 Commissioner Ron Colasanti to the Lake Improvement
Board for Murray Lake in Highland Township. There being no objections, the
appointment was confirmed.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson
John McCulloch appointing Circuit Court Administrator Kevin Oeffner to replace
Judy Cunningham on the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Board. There
being no objections, the appointment was confirmed.
County Clerk G. William Caddell read a note from Commissioner
William Patterson thanking the Board and staff for the beautiful flowers as
well as the many thoughts and prayers during his recent illness.
The Chairperson made the following statement “A Public Hearing is now
called on the Fox Aluminum Projects, Inc., EDC Project. Are there any persons
present who wish to speak?” No persons requested to speak and the Chairperson
declared the Public Hearing closed.
The Chairperson made the following statement “A Public Hearing is now
called on the Pontiac Vision 2000 Schools Project (formerly Archdiocese of
Detroit Project), EDC Project. Are there any persons present who wish to
speak?” No persons requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Allan Meltzer and Anne Liimatta addressed the Board.
Moved by Jensen supported by Gregory the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda be adopted, with accompanying reports being accepted. The vote
for this motion appears on page 417.) Items on the Consent Agenda follow
(annotated by an asterisk [*]):
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
401
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00169
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR
FETAL-INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW INITIATIVE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division applied for and received
grant funding from the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) for the
development of local teams to review fetal and infant deaths in communities
where infant mortality rates are higher than the State average; and
WHEREAS the Health Division has been awarded funding in the amount of
$25,000, the same as the application, to assess fetal-infant mortality within
the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS the Health Division will partner with community agencies to
assess the data and to develop a service delivery model that educates and
targets vulnerable and hard-to-reach pregnant women and parents of
newborns; and
WHEREAS funding for this program is for the period of June 1, 2000
through December 31, 2001; and
WHEREAS no additional personnel has been requested, as the
Health Division plans to use an existing multi-filled Public Health Nurse –
Special Revenue position to conduct and coordinate the activities of the
program, and an existing Typist II position for clerical support; and
WHEREAS as personnel costs are incurred, an accounting adjustment will
be made to charge those costs against the grant; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been submitted through the County
Executive's Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the grant funding for the Fetal-Infant Mortality Review
Initiative Grant in the amount of $25,000, for the period of June 1, 2000
through December 31, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any
grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original
award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000 Special Revenue budget
be amended as follows, to account for this grant:
Revenue
16-xxxxxx-xxxxx-0171 Grants $25,000
Expenditures
16-xxxxxx-xxxxx-2001 Salaries $18,181
16-xxxxxx-xxxxx-2075 Fringes 1,782
16-xxxxxx-xxxxx-4252 Supplies 5,037
$25,000
$ 0
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that services associated with this program be
contingent upon continued grant funding at a level sufficient to maintain
the program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Department of Human Services, Health Division, Grant Application
- Fetal Infant Mortality Review Project on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00170
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL OF
CONTRACTS FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH
THE CITY OF FERNDALE, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD, AND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
WEST BLOOMFIELD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
402
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides a number of services to local
units of government including original assessments, reappraisals, and file
maintenance; and
WHEREAS approval of these contracts with the local units is required
from the Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves entering into individual contracts for the 2001
and 2002 tax years for Equalization Division Assistance Services with the
following municipalities:
1. City of Ferndale – for personal property and file
maintenance of real property.
2. Charter Township of Milford – for real and personal
property.
3. Charter Township of West Bloomfield – for personal property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is
authorized to sign these contracts, copies of which are attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and
file the executed contracts with the forenamed municipalities and forward same
to the Secretary of State as required by law.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move for the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copies of Contracts for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance
Services with the City of Ferndale, Charter Township of Milford and Charter
Township of West Bloomfield on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00165
BY: Commissioner Thomas Law, District #13
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN - FISCAL YEAR 1999 AND FISCAL YEAR 2000 ALLOCATION
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 Franklin 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 Village of Franklin is requesting reimbursement for work
related to storm water permitting and management as on-site disposal
systems; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 1999 and Fiscal Year 2000 authorized amount of
funding for the Village of Franklin is $16,828.29, each year, from the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the Village of Franklin 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 projects submitted by the Village of Franklin as
eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a Fiscal Year 1999
appropriation in the amount of $16,828.29 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263227-41000-3985) and a Fiscal Year 2000
appropriation in the amount of $16,828.29 from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263227-41000-3985) to repay the Village of
Franklin 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.
Thomas A. Law
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
403
Copy of Village of Franklin’s Environmental Infrastructure Fund
Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL REPORT (Misc. #00165)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN - FISCAL YEAR 1999 AND FISCAL YEAR 2000 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution,
reports as follows:
1. $16,828.29 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
for Fiscal Year 1999, and $16,828.29 is available for Fiscal Year
2000, to reimburse the Village of Franklin for this project; no
additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of
the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
404
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00171
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley Goodman Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - GRANT APPLICATION FOR
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) EDUCATION AND
RISK-REDUCTION GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS funding is available from the Michigan Department of Community
Health (MDCH) to develop and implement a HIV/HCV education and risk reduction
plan; and
WHEREAS there are 8,000 to 10,000 deaths annually as a result of the HCV
infection; and
WHEREAS the leading cause of liver transplants in the United States is
related to the HCV; and
WHEREAS the high risk target populations for the education sessions are
already accessed through other health services provided at the Oakland County
Sheriff’s Department, Children’s Village, and various substance abuse
treatment centers; and
WHEREAS funds are being applied for by the Oakland County Health
Division in the amount of $164,015 to develop and implement a HIV/HCV
education and risk reduction plan; and
WHEREAS the creation of one (1) Special Revenue FTE Public Health
Nurse III position and one (1) FTE Clerk III position are required to support
this program; and
WHEREAS application for this grant does not obligate the County to any
future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the application for funds for the Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Education and Risk-
Reduction Grant in the amount of $164,015, from the period of January 1, 2001
through December 31, 2001.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00172
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION SERVICES - FRIENDS
OF THE ROUGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #00047, the Drain
Commissioner was authorized to accept Federal grant funding of $408,000 from
the County of Wayne via United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
to implement the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES")
General Wastewater Discharge Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Separate
Storm Water Drainage Systems (Permit No. MIG610000) ("Storm Water General
Permit") issued to the County by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS illicit discharge elimination, public education and sub-
watershed management planning are considered examples of the types of
activities required by the Storm Water General Permit which will assist in
restoring the water quality of the Rouge River; and
WHEREAS said grant, among other things, requires a 50% match in funds or
in-kind services; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner has requested the assistance of the
Friends of the Rouge ("FOTR"), a Michigan non-profit corporation, to provide
public education services; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner is prepared to provide a portion of USEPA
Grant funding to the FOTR to provide public education services in accordance
with the attached contract; and
WHEREAS the portion of the USEPA Grant funding for public education
services will not exceed $98,240.00; and
WHEREAS FOTR has agreed to match the USEPA grant funding of $98,240.00
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
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and to provide public education services in accordance with the attached
contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution
#00047, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Drain
Commissioner to execute the attached contract with the Friends of the Rouge.
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’s Contract for Storm Water
Management Services with Friends of the Rouge in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00173
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION SERVICES -
SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #00047, the Drain
Commissioner was authorized to accept Federal grant funding of $408,000 from
the County of Wayne via United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
to implement the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES")
General Wastewater Discharge Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Separate
Storm Water Drainage Systems (Permit No. MIG610000) ("Storm Water General
Permit") issued to the County by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS illicit discharge elimination, public education and
sub-watershed management planning are considered examples of the types of
activities required by the Storm Water General Permit which will assist in
restoring the water quality of the Rouge River; and
WHEREAS said grant, among other things, requires a 50% match in funds or
in-kind services; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner has requested the assistance of the
Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority ("SOCWA"), a public corporation,
to provide public education services; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner is prepared to provide a portion of USEPA
Grant funding to the SOCWA to provide public education services in accordance
with the attached contract; and
WHEREAS the portion of the USEPA Grant funding for public education
services will not exceed $30,000.00; and
WHEREAS SOCWA, has agreed to match the USEPA grant funding of $30,000.00
and to provide public education services in accordance with the
attached contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution
#00047, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Drain
Commissioner to execute the attached contract with the Southeastern Oakland
County Water Authority.
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’s Contract for Storm Water
Management Services with the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority on
file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00174
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY AND HOME
IMPROVEMENT DIVISION - FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND FISCAL YEAR 1999 HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) PROJECT
FUND CONTRACTS WITH VENTURE, INC. AND SPRINGHILL HOUSING CORPORATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
406
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the United States Congress enacted the HOME Investment
Partnership Act, Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing
Act (P.L. 101-625) in 1990; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the
County of Oakland 1996 HOME funding totaling $1,200,000 in May, 1996 and 1999
HOME funding totaling $1,329,000 in May, 1999 to preserve and develop
affordable housing for low and moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepted the 1996
Federal HOME grant per Miscellaneous Resolution #96147 on June 27, 1996 and
the 1999 Federal HOME grant per Miscellaneous Resolution #99124 on
May 27, 1999; and
WHEREAS the 1996 and 1999 HOME adopted budgets allocate a federally
mandated set aside totaling 15% of each grant award ($198,000 and $199,350
respectively) to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to
develop affordable housing and an adopted County budget match totaling 25% of
CHDO affordable housing activities ($40,500 and $49,838 respectively); and
WHEREAS the County, in partnership with Community Housing Development
Organizations, generated program income in 1999 totaling $203,666; and
WHEREAS the County, under Federal procurement regulations must provide
fair and open competition amongst several new Community Housing Development
Organizations (CHDO) which are eligible to compete for CHDO project
development funding available through the HOME program; and
WHEREAS the Community and Home Improvement Division requested certified
CHDOs to submit project fund applications; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division
received and evaluated the viability of affordable housing development project
proposals from each of the agencies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division
recommends funding approval of proposals from Venture Inc. totaling $392,866
to construct and sell up to seven units of single family housing in
participating communities to low/moderate income families and Springhill
Housing Corporation totaling $298,488 to acquire and rehabilitate or construct
up to five units of single family housing in participating communities to
low/moderate income families; and
WHEREAS the contracts have been reviewed and approved as to form by the
Office of Corporation Counsel, Fiscal Services, Risk Management and
Personnel; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Development Citizens Advisory
Council recommended approval of these contracts by a roll call vote of 7 to 0
on June 14, 2000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the attached contracts with Venture Inc. in the
amount of $392,866 to construct and sell up to seven units of single family
housing in participating communities to low/moderate income families and
Springhill Housing Corporation in the amount of $298,488 to acquire and
rehabilitate or construct up to five units of single family housing in
participating communities to low/moderate income families.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the County Executive and the Chairperson of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners to execute the agreements.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copies of Home Investment Partnerships Program, Community Housing
Development Organization (CDHO), Project Development Contracts Between County
of Oakland, 1) Springhill Housing Corporation and 2) Venture, Inc. on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00175
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION - 2000 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
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(ESG) PROGRAM - CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER, LIGHTHOUSE PATH, HAVEN,
INC., THE COMMON GROUND SANCTUARY (A STEP FORWARD PROJECT), AND NEW BETHEL
OUTREACH MINISTRY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS homelessness is a serious national, state and local problem; and
WHEREAS the Congress of the United States, recognizing this problem,
passed the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act in 1987, and subsequent
amendments; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on
May 1, 2000, awarded Oakland County an Emergency Shelter Grant formula
allocation of $143,000 for the 2000 program year, to be allocated
within 180 days of receipt; and
WHEREAS the receipt of ESG funds allows the County to
contract with homeless shelters to reimburse them for the
overnight shelter, food, furnishings, and transportation services
they provide to homeless clients, as well as the shelter’s office
and organizational support expenses; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is eligible to take 5% of the grant
for administrative purposes, but has elected not to so that the
maximum amount can be allocated to the shelters; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Citizens Advisory Council for
Community Development has approved funding factors based upon
shelter utilization, residency, and capacity to determine grant
awards; and
WHEREAS five shelters in Oakland County have applied for 2000
ESG funds: South Oakland Shelter, Lighthouse PATH, HAVEN, Inc.,
the Common Ground Sanctuary (A Step Forward Project), and New
Bethel Outreach Ministry; and
WHEREAS each of these shelters have demonstrated needs for
funding; and
WHEREAS the County wishes to enter into contracts with each
of the five shelters to provide them with 2000 ESG funds in the
following amounts: South Oakland Shelter ($44,273), Lighthouse
PATH ($32,304), HAVEN, Inc. ($41,670), the Common Ground Sanctuary
(A Step Forward Project) ($11,068) and New Bethel Outreach
Ministry ($13,685), [see attached contracts]; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Citizens Advisory Council for
Community Development approved the above funding amounts by a vote
of 7 yeas at their June 14, 2000 meeting; and
WHEREAS the contracts have been reviewed and approved as to
form by the Office of Corporation Counsel, the Personnel
Department, the Department of Management and Budget, and Risk
Management in accordance with the County Executive’s contract
review procedure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the agreements with each of the above-
mentioned homeless shelters in the combined sum of $143,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize both the County Executive and the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
agreements between Oakland County and the homeless shelters.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building
Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copies of 2000 Oakland County Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
Program, Contracts Between the County of Oakland and South Oakland
Shelter, Lighthouse of Oakland County, Inc., PATH Program, New
Bethel Outreach Ministry, Common Ground Sanctuary (A Step Forward
Program) and HAVEN, Inc. on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
408
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00176
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer,
Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION - 2000 CONTRACT
WITH OAKLAND LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY (OLHSA) FOR ENERGY
EDUCATION AND WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program has among its objectives the provision of decent
housing, a suitable living environment, and expande d
opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA)
has carried out over the past several years a program known as
Project Warmth, which provides both energy education and home
weatherization services for low- and moderate-income persons; and
WHEREAS the County has helped fund this program since 1978;
and
WHEREAS this cooperative program makes it possible to assist
low-income persons, handicapped persons, and senior citizens in
meeting energy conservation needs through conservation and
education methods utilized in Project Warmth; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Citizens' Advisory Council
unanimously approved the attached contract by a vote of 7 yeas at
their June 14, 2000 meeting; and
WHEREAS the contract has been reviewed and approved as to
form by the Office of Corporation Counsel, the Personnel
Department, the Department of Management and Budget, and Risk
Management in accordance with the County Executive's contract
review procedure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize the attached contract with the Oakland
Livingston Human Service Agency for the implementation of: (A)
Home weatherization in the amount of $48,357, and (B) Energy
education in the amount of $14,143, the total contract not to
exceed $62,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorize both the County Executive and the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to execute the agreement
between Oakland County and the Oakland Livingston Human Services
Agency.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building
Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Between Oakland Livingston Human Service
Agency and County of Oakland on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
409
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00177
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer,
Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION -
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (HI-
TECH TOOL INDUSTRIES, INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF AUBURN HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for
projects to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to
assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in
order to strengthen and revitalize the County's economy and to
encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises to
provide needed services and facilities to the County and its
residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No.
338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act")
provides a means for the encouragement of such projects in this
County through the County's Economic Development Corporation (the
"EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for
the benefit of such a project (Hi-Tech Tool Industries, Inc.
Project) and has designated to this Board of Commissioners a
Project Area and Project District Area for its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Area as
designated by the EDC to this Board is hereby certified as
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that
the territory surrounding said designated Project A rea will not be
significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding
territory is devoted to commercial/industrial uses, a Project
District Area having the same description as and boundaries
coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be
hereby established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that
there are less than eighteen residents, real property owners, or
representatives of establishments located within the Project
District Area, a Project Citizens District Council shall not be
formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby
directed to provide four certified copies of this resolution to
the Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building
Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Hi-Tech Tool Industries, Inc., City of Auburn Hills,
EDC No. 00-05 on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
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* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00178
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION - RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (HI-TECH TOOL INDUSTRIES,
INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF AUBURN HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the
Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project
(Hi-Tech Tool Industries, Inc. Project) under the Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended
(the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County
Executive of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of
said Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in
accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments of William Ross and
Tom McMillin, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business
interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of Directors of
the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby
confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such additional
Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if
undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of
such conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of
the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Appointment of Additional Directors to the EDC by the County
Executive for the Hi-Tech Tool, Inc., Project, Auburn Hills on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00179
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION - RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (GLASS & MIRROR CRAFT
INDUSTRIES, INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF WIXOM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize
the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its
residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the
encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic
Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit
of such a project (Glass & Mirror Craft Industries, Inc. Project) and has
designated to this Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District
Area for its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Area as designated by the
EDC to this Board is hereby certified as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that the territory
surrounding said designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by
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the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted to
commercial/industrial uses, a Project District Area having the same
description as and boundaries coterminous with the Project Area herein
certified as approved be hereby established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that there are
less than eighteen residents, real property owners, or representatives of
establishments located within the Project District Area, a Project Citizens
District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board
of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Glass & Mirror Craft Industries, Inc., City of Wixom, EDC
Project No. 00-06 on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00180
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION - RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (GLASS & MIRROR CRAFT
INDUSTRIES, INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF WIXOM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the
Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project
(Glass & Mirror Craft Industries, Inc. Project) under the Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended
(the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County
Executive of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of
said Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in
accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments of Ron Nordstrom and
Kevin Hinckley, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business
interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of Directors of
the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby
confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such additional
Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if
undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of
such conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of
the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Appointment of Additional Directors to the EDC by the County
Executive, Glass & Mirror Craft Industries, Inc. Project on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00181
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION - RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (FOX ALUMINUM PRODUCTS INC. PROJECT) - CITY OF
HAZEL PARK
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland
(the "EDC") has recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the
Project Plan required by the Economic Development Corporations Act (the "Act")
for the captioned Project, a copy of which has been presented to this meeting
(the "Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the EDC's recommendations to the Board of Commissioners were
based upon its determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to
effectuate the purposes of the Act and that the Project Plan satisfies all of
the requirements of the Act regarding project plans; and
WHEREAS the governing body of the City of Hazel Park, Oakland County,
Michigan, has also approved the Project Plan and given its consent to the
exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the EDC; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a public hearing to consider
whether the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the
Act; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and
its review of the Project Plan, concurs in the determinations of the EDC with
respect thereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Plan is hereby determined
to constitute a public purpose as contemplated by the Act and is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC is hereby authorized to take such
steps as are necessary to implement the Project and the financing thereof by
the issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as contemplated by the
Project Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of
the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Fox Aluminum Products, Inc. Project, Project Plan on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00182
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION - RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (PONTIAC VISION 2000 SCHOOLS PROJECT) - PONTIAC,
ROCHESTER, ROCHESTER HILLS, ORION CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND WATERFORD CHARTER
TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland
(the "EDC") has recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the
Project Plan required by the Economic Development Corporations Act (the "Act")
for the captioned Project, a copy of which has been presented to this meeting
(the "Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the EDC's recommendations to the Board of Commissioners were
based upon its determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to
effectuate the purposes of the Act and that the Project Plan satisfies all of
the requirements of the Act regarding project plans; and
WHEREAS the governing bodies of the Cities of Pontiac, Rochester and
Rochester Hills and the Charter Townships of Orion and Waterford, Oakland
County, Michigan, have also approved the Project Plan and given their consent
to the exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the EDC; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a public hearing to consider
whether the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the
Act; and
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WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and
its review of the Project Plan, concurs in the determinations of the EDC with
respect thereto; and
WHEREAS the Project Plan contains a new and corrected legal description
of the portion of the Project Area and Project District Area located in the
City of Rochester Hills, which legal description this Board now replaces by
its approval of the Project Plan for the legal description heretofore approved
by it as the legal description for the Project Area and Project District Area
located in the City of Rochester Hills.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Plan is hereby determined
to constitute a public purpose as contemplated by the Act and is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC is hereby authorized to take such
steps as are necessary to implement the Project and the financing thereof by
the issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as contemplated by the
Project Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of
the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Pontiac Vision 2000 Schools Project, Project Plan on file in
County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 417.)
* REPORT (Misc. #00164)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE 1999-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on July 12, 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 #00164
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE 1999-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Independence Township has contracted with the Oakland County
Sheriff's Department to provide law enforcement services for the Township
(Miscellaneous Resolution #98011); and
WHEREAS paragraph 23 of this contract provides that an amendment to this
contract must be approved by concurrent resolutions of both the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners and the Independence Township Board; and
WHEREAS Independence Township has approved a proposed amendment to the
contract (Schedule A-Sheriff's Deputies Contracted) which would add one (1)
Patrol Investigator and two (2) Deputy II (no-fill) resulting in a new total
of five (5) Patrol Investigators and seventeen (17) Deputy II (no-fill) being
contracted and bring the total number of contracted deputies to twenty-five
(25); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Patrol Investigator and
two (2) Deputy II (no-fill) for Independence Township under the terms of
this contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves an amendment to the original Schedule A (Sheriff’s
Deputies Contracted) of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department 1999-2003 Law
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Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Independence to
increase the number of Patrol Investigators from the original four (4) to five
(5) and Deputy II (no-fill) from the original fifteen (15) to a new total of
seventeen (17).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three (3) Deputy II positions be created in
the Contracted Patrol Unit, Protective Services Division of the
Sheriff's Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) marked patrol vehicle (with mobile,
prep radio, in-car Video camera and MDC) and one (1) unmarked vehicle (with
pager, mobile and prep radio) be added to the County fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on
July 22, 2000.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copies of Schedules A-A1, Charter Township of Independence, Sheriff’s
Deputies Contracted for and to be Assigned to Municipality on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00164)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE 1999-2003
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 Township of Independence wishes to amend its contract with the
Oakland County Sheriff for deputy services to the township
beginning July 22, 2000.
2) This amendment would add one (1) Patrol Investigator (Deputy II)
and two (2) Deputy II (no-fill) positions resulting in a new total
of five (5) Patrol Investigators and seventeen (17) Deputy II (no-
fill) bringing the total number of contracted positions to twenty-
five (25) for all classifications.
3) In addition to creating the three (3) Deputy II positions, two
vehicles, consisting of one (1) marked patrol vehicle (with mobile
and prep radios, in-car video camera and MDC) and one (1) unmarked
vehicle (with pager, mobile and prep radio), must be added to the
County fleet to support these positions.
4) Operating costs for Fiscal Year 2000 equal $50,990, Fiscal Year
2001 costs equal $253,163, and Fiscal Year 2002 costs equal
$260,587. Contract revenue will cover the operating cost, no
additional General Fund/General Purpose funding is required.
5) There is capital cost, in the amount of $55,116, for Fiscal Year
2000 to cover vehicles and equipment. Funds are available in the
Fiscal Year 2000 non-departmental contingency account to cover
this cost.
6) Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2000 are shown on Attachment A.
Amendments for Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 are shown for
informational purposes only and will be included in the Fiscal
Year 2001/Fiscal Year 2002 Biennial Budget process.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachment A on file in County Clerk’s office.
Vote on Consent Agenda:
AYES: Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda were adopted with accompanying reports accepted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00183
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW CHECK
PRINTING SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Treasurer desires to utilize new
technologies, improve communications and payment efficiency to employees and
vendors, by replacing the current Laser Check Printing System with a new
Windows based system; and
WHEREAS this new check printing system will reduce payment processing
time, and allow the Treasurer to meet increasing requests for electronic
payment processing; and
WHEREAS also, this new system will reduce exposure to fraud, provide
improved, timely reporting of all payment information and will allow for
faster investment of liquid assets; and
WHEREAS the Information Technology staff will be utilized to assist in
implementing this new system, which will integrate with the County’s new
technological tools such as e-mail/Internet to better serve employees,
customers and vendors; and
WHEREAS the one-time cost of the new check printing system is $167,787
consisting of software purchase cost of $98,095, professional services cost
for implementation, training and contingency of $69,692; and
WHEREAS funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2000 non-departmental
Office Automation account, to transfer to Information Technology, to cover the
initial capital and implementation cost; and
WHEREAS annual software maintenance and support cost equals $19,619; and
WHEREAS Office Automation Funds are available to transfer to the
Treasurer's Office to cover this annual software maintenance and support
charges (internal invoicing from Information Technology), a budget amendment
will be recommended during the Fiscal Year 2000 and Fiscal Year 2001 Budget
Hearings to cover the annual operating cost.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves this acquisition for the new check printing system to
be funded out of current operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000 Budget be amended as
follows:
General Fund FY 2000
2-90-290000-25000-9066 Office Automation ($ 167,787)
2-90-310000-40000-8001 Trans. Out to IT 167,787
$ -0-
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IT Fund 636
Revenue
3-18-636113-10000-1701 Trans. In General Fund $ 167,787
Expenditures
2-18-636122-15000-3596 Software Purchases $ 98,095
2-18-636122-10000-3348 Professional Services 69,692
$ 167,787
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Department of Information Technology, Project
Scope and Approach on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Buckley the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00184
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - BUDGET AMENDMENT TO COVER RELOCATION OF THE
PRINTING UNIT FROM THE NORTH OFFICE BUILDING TO THE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
FACILITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Central Services / Support Services Division /
Printing Unit is relocating from the North Office Building to the Materials
Management Facility on Oakland Avenue; and
WHEREAS this relocation and consolidation of functions will allow for
more efficient and flexible utilization of personnel through cross training to
provide support for both units during peak workloads and absenteeism; and
WHEREAS this relocation will make approximately 2,300 square feet of
building space available in the North Office Building’s lower level for other
use; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost for the required architectural, mechanical
and electrical alterations, including 10% contingency, is $85,000; and
WHEREAS in-house staff will be utilized when possible and required
contractors will be selected in accordance with Purchasing Division bid and
contract award procedures; and
WHEREAS funding for this project is available in the Miscellaneous
Remodeling line item in the Fiscal Year 2000 Capital Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
authorizes the transfer of $85,000 from the Capital Improvement
Program/Building Fund (#401) to the Project Work Order Fund (#404) to
establish the Printing Unit Relocation Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2000 Budget is amended as
follows:
Building Fund #401
3-14-210006-10000-8001 Operating Transfer Out ($85,000)
Project Work Order Fund #404
3-14-310007-80143-1701 Operating Transfer In 85,000
$ -0-_ _
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory,
Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00185
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: CLERK/REGISTER AND CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS – CREATION OF
POSITIONS FOR CIRCUIT COURT RECORD RETENTION PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Record Retention Study Committee is recommending the
microfilming of 2,144 boxes of general civil court and criminal court
files; and
WHEREAS storage space in Record Retention is near capacity in the
Courthouse and Annex II; and
WHEREAS the current practice is to retain these records for 30 years;
however, State guidelines allow filming of paper copies at six years after
last activity; and
WHEREAS based on activity reports, the County can pull and microfilm 15
years of civil records and 10 years of criminal records for compact
storage; and
WHEREAS Support Services is requesting the creation of six (6) PTNE
1,000 hour GF/GP General Helper positions to pull civil and criminal court
files and box them for delivery to the Clerk/Register for microfilming; and
WHEREAS the positions in Support Services would expire on
08/10/2001; and
WHEREAS the Clerk/Register is requesting the creation of two (2)
Proprietary-funded Photo Micro Equipment Operator II positions to prepare,
microfilm and store the film; and
WHEREAS the microfilming process is expected to take up to two years and
the positions would expire on 08/10/2002.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation of six (6) PTNE 1,000 hour GF/GP General
Helper positions funded through 08/10/2001 in Central Services/ Support
Services/Record Retention.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
creation of two (2) Proprietary-funded Photo Micro Equipment Operator II
positions funded through 08/10/2002 in the Clerk/Register/Register of
Deeds/Micrographics and Reproductions Unit.
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 and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00186
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/MEDICAL CARE FACILITY – ACCEPTANCE OF
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE NURSING HOME QUALITY INCENTIVE GRANT – GREATER THAN
15%
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services has
made additional funding available in the amount of $4,440.00 through the
Nursing Home Quality Incentive Grant program, for the period of
October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000; and
WHEREAS the conditions, policies and procedures outlined in
correspondence dated February 28, 2000 as well as the understanding
communicated in the letter of April 20, 2000 for the original amount of
$24,960.00 apply to this award as well; and
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WHEREAS it is expected all monies will be spent on the previously
approved innovative projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby approve the acceptance of the additional $4,440.00
in the Nursing Home Quality Incentive Grant program funding provided through
the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of communications from MI Department of Consumer & Industry
Services, dated February 28, 2000 and May 23, 2000 to Shirla Kugler, Oakland
County Medical Care Facility, as well as one dated April 20, 2000 to Joellen
Shortley, Oakland County Corporate Counsel, on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00186)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/MEDICAL CARE FACILITY – ACCEPTANCE OF
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE NURSING HOME QUALITY INCENTIVE GRANT – GREATER THAN
15%
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. On February 28, 2000, the Medical Care Facility received a grant
award in the amount of $24,960 to implement a quality program.
This award was processed through the County’s Grant
Application/Acceptance process, resulting in the approval of
Miscellaneous Resolution #00092 on May 4, 2000.
2. On May 23, 2000, the Medical Care Facility was notified by
the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services that
an additional amount of $4,440 was to be awarded under the
Nursing Home Quality Incentive Grant Program.
3. The conditions, policies and procedures outlined in the
original grant application/acceptance apply to this
additional funding.
4. The grant period runs from October 1, 1999 through
September 30, 2000.
5. A County match is not required and no new staff is
requested.
6. The following amendment to the Fiscal Year 2000 Budget is
recommended:
Revenue:
16-301100-10000-0171 Grants – State $4,440
$4,440
Expenditures:
16-301200-10000-3756 Travel/Conference
$1,110
16-301200-10000-3172 Membership Dues $1,110
16-301200-20091-4100 Exp. Equipment Expense $2,220
$4,440
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Schmid the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen,
Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell.
(22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was
adopted.
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REPORT (Misc. #00187)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CREATION OF SENIOR BOC ANALYST AND
BOC-COMMUNITY LIAISON CLASSIFICATIONS AND RECLASSIFICATION OF THREE (3)
POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned
resolution on July 12, 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 #00187
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CREATION OF SENIOR BOC ANALYST AND
BOC-COMMUNITY LIAISON CLASSIFICATIONS and RECLASSIFICATION OF THREE (3)
POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners Administration performs
administrative support for the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners Administration has reviewed its
organizational needs and has proposed the creation of two new classifications
titled Senior BOC Analyst and BOC-Community Liaison; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners Administration requests the
reclassification of the Chief-BOC to Senior BOC Analyst; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners Administration requests the
reclassification of the Financial/Operation Analyst to Senior BOC Analyst; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners Administration requests the
reclassification of the BOC–Administrative Analyst to BOC-Community Liaison.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of a new classification titled Senior Board of
Commissioners Analyst, regular Merit System status, overtime exempt, as an
exception to the Salary Administration Plan with the following salary range:
Period Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year
Annual 49,503 52,484 55,466 58,448 61,430 64,414
Bi-Weekly 1,904 2,019 2,133 2,248 2,363 2,477
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) position (#51101-01843) be laterally
reclassified from Chief-BOC to Senior BOC Analyst.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) position (#51101-04793) be upwardly
reclassified from Financial/Operation Analyst to Senior BOC Analyst.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new classification be created titled Board
of Commissioners–Community Liaison, salary grade 11, overtime exempt, regular
Merit System status, and that position (#51101-07908) be downwardly
reclassified from BOC–Administrative Analyst to BOC-Community Liaison.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following classifications will be
deleted: Financial/Operation Analyst, Chief–BOC and BOC
Administrative Analyst.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of classification descriptions for Senior BOC Analyst and
BOC-Community Liaison on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00187)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CREATION OF SENIOR BOC ANALYST AND
BOC-COMMUNITY LIAISON CLASSIFICATIONS AND RECLASSIFICATION OF THREE (3)
POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
420
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Board of Commissioners Administration has reviewed its
organizational needs and has determined that the following changes
will enhance their ability to meet the administrative needs of
the Board:
• Creation of a new classification titled Senior BOC Analyst,
overtime exempt;
• Upwardly reclassify the Financial/Operations Analyst (grade 14)
to Senior BOC Analyst;
• Reclassify the Chief-BOC position (grade 16) to Senior
BOC Analyst;
• Create a new classification titled BOC Community-Liaison
(grade 11), overtime exempt;
• Downwardly reclassify the BOC Administrative Analyst (grade 13)
to BOC-Community Liaison;
• Delete the classifications titled Financial/Operations Analyst,
Chief-BOC and BOC Administrative Analyst.
2. The funding for these positions during the remainder of Fiscal Year
2000 will be transferred from the non-departmental Legislative
Expense account and will include $191 in salary and $50 in fringe
benefits for a total of $241.
3. The annual cost for Fiscal Year 2001 and beyond will also be
transferred from the Legislative Expense Fund and will include
$1,245 for salaries and $327 for fringe benefits, for a total
of $1,572.
4. The following amendment be made to the Fiscal Year 2000 Budget. The
Fiscal Year 2001 Budget and beyond will be amended during the Fiscal
Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 budget process.
FY 2000
90-290000-25000-3064 Legislative Expense ($ 241)
51-211000-10000-2001 BOC Administration Salary 191
51-211000-10000-2075 BOC Administration Fringes 50
$ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Sever the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Sever the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Law supported by Dingeldey the resolution be amended to change
the classification titled -Community Liaison- to Commissioner Liaison. The
change should be reflected throughout the resolution and job description.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
421
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos,
Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #00166)
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY SENIOR SUMMIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned
resolution on July 10, 2000, recommends to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners the resolution be amended and adopted as follows:
In the last WHEREAS paragraph, delete the word “a” in the last
line, “would be a beneficial to the entire community.”
The second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that paragraph to read, “the
Oakland County Executive shall appoint three (3) members to the Senior
Summit Task Force from the Oakland County Health Division Department of
Human Services.
The first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read, “the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint one Commissioner
from the majority party and one Commissioner from the non-majority party
to serve as co-chairpersons of the Senior Summit Task Force, and one (1)
Commissioner to serve at-large.”
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00166
BY: Commissioners John P. McCulloch, District #22; David B. Buckley,
District #14; Sue Ann Douglas, District #8; Donald W. Jensen, District #15;
Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3; Shelley G. Taub, District #12
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY SENIOR SUMMIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there are many initiatives that have made significant strides in
exploring ways to enhance health and human services in Oakland County,
especially for children and families; and
WHEREAS a growing segment of Oakland County’s population, senior
citizens are facing many challenges and a coordinated approach to policy,
programs and services for the elderly within the community would be
beneficial; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is and has been a State-wide leader in the
organization and implementation of inter-agency and combined cooperative
efforts with private sector agencies to meet the social services needs of
children and their families, including, but not limited to, the implementation
of the "Children’s Summit", "Families First" program, the "Wrap Around"
program, a Youth Assistance program, and the 4H program; and
WHEREAS a multi-agency collaborative that includes: the Oakland County
Health Division, local caregivers, and public and private agencies, working in
conjunction with the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, undertaking an
initiative to integrate and coordinate policy, planning and program
development for older adults throughout Oakland County, would be
beneficial to the entire community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation of the Oakland County Senior Summit
to identify the vision and plan for the senior population of Oakland
County that focuses on providing a strong, safe and united community for
older adults and their caregivers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners shall appoint the co-chairpersons of the Senior Summit Task
Force, and one (1) Commissioner to serve at-large.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Executive shall
appoint three (3) members to the Senior Summit Task Force from the Oakland
County Health Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senior Summit Task Force encourages
active participation from public and private agencies serving Oakland
County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senior Summit Task Force is to put a
Summit together which will develop a coordinated plan for senior citizens
in Oakland County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John P. McCulloch, Kay Schmid,
Sue Ann Douglas, Donald W. Jensen,
Lawrence A. Obrecht, Terry Sever,
Frank Millard, Thomas A. Law,
David L. Moffitt, Ron Colasanti,
David B. Buckley, Shelley G. Taub,
Nancy L. Dingeldey
Moved by Taub supported by Melton the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was
accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Melton the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Melton the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the General Government Committee
Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Sever,
Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey,
Douglas. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as
amended, was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
423
REPORT (Misc. #00132)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - ADOPTION OF
ARTICLE VII, BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRACTITIONERS, OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY
SANITARY CODE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-recommended resolution,
hereby recommends that the resolution be approved with an amendment to the
second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to insert the words " , for
recommendation to the Board of Commissioners," following the words -from time
to time- as shown below:
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the fees associated with the
activities under Article VII shall be established pursuant to the
attached schedule, and that said fees shall be reviewed by the Oakland
County Health Division from time to time, for recommendation to the
Board of Commissioners, to ensure that they are sufficient.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (Misc. #00132)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - ADOPTION OF
ARTICLE VII, BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRACTITIONERS, OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY
SANITARY CODE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on July 12, 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
REPORT (Misc. #00132)
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – ADOPTION OF
ARTICLE VII, BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRACTITIONERS, OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY
SANITARY CODE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned
resolution on June 7, 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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
424
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00132
BY: Eric Coleman, District #21
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - ADOPTION OF ARTICLE VII,
BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRACTITIONERS, OF THE 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 consists of tattooing, permanent cosmetics, piercing,
scarification, and branding of various parts of the body; and
WHEREAS there has been an increased interest in piercing body parts for
the purpose of wearing jewelry, tattooing, and other practices referenced
above; and
WHEREAS these procedures are invasive and puncture the skin, which may
result in the transmission of various communicable diseases and the infliction
of injuries; and
WHEREAS lack of proper hygiene, improper sanitation or not using
universal precautions on the part of body art practitioners has resulted in
incidents of or the transmission of various communicable diseases, illnesses,
or injuries as documented in medical literature; and
WHEREAS there are, with the exception of two communities, currently no
regulations in Oakland County related to these practices; and
WHEREAS a training and testing program for body art practitioners is key
to a successful implementation of the contemplated ordinance; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #99272, the Oakland County
Health Division has studied, in depth, the current conditions under which
tattooing and other body art is performed in Oakland County, and has
undertaken a review of all available information regarding the best practices
in the regulation of establishments providing body art services; and
WHEREAS in accordance with the Public Health Code (Public Act 368 of
1978) the Oakland County Health Division has held a public hearing and
considered the comments of the public in the formulation of the proposed
Article VII; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to create one (1) GF/GP Part-Time Non-Eligible
(1000 hour) Senior Sanitarian position to support this program; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to establish certain fees to help support the
activities to be performed under Article VII.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the adoption of the attached Article VII, Body Art
Establishments and Practitioners, as an addition to the Oakland County
Sanitary Code, with implementation to begin 90 days from the passage of
this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP Part-Time Non-Eligible (1000
hour) Senior Public Health Sanitarian position be created, effective upon the
passage of this resolution, in the Health Division to help support
this program.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the fees associated with the activities
under Article VII shall be established pursuant to the attached schedule, and
that said fees shall be reviewed by the Oakland County Health Division from
time to time to ensure that they are sufficient.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eric Coleman, District #21
Copy of Department of Human Services/Health Division Article VII of the
Oakland County Sanitary Code Body Art Establishments and Practitioners,
Schedule of Fees, and Oakland County Sanitary Code, Article VII, Body Art
Establishments and Practitioners, on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00132)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - ADOPTION OF
ARTICLE VII, BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRACTITIONERS, OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY
SANITARY CODE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
425
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The increased interest in piercing body parts for the purpose of
wearing jewelry, tattooing, and other practices, and the lack of
proper hygiene, improper sanitation, or the absence of universal
precautions has resulted in incidences of, or the transmission of
various communicable diseases, illnesses, or injuries.
2. The implementation of a training and testing program for body art
practitioners is key to a successful implementation of the
contemplated ordinance.
3. The Oakland County Health Division has studied the current conditions
under which tattooing and other body art is performed in Oakland
County and has undertaken a review of all available information
regarding the best practices in the regulation of establishments
providing body art services.
4. In accordance with Public Health Code (Public Act 368 of 1978), the
Health Division has held a public hearing and considered the comments
of the public in the formulation of the proposed Article VII.
5. It is necessary to establish certain fees to help support the
activities to be performed under Article VII.
6. It is necessary to create one (1) General Fund/General Purpose Part-
Time Non-Eligible (1000 hour) Senior Sanitarian position to support
this program.
7. Annual cost for this position equals $21,365; cost for the balance of
Fiscal Year 2000 equals $9,756. Funding is available in the non-
departmental contingency account to cover the position cost.
8. The budget will be amended, as follows for the remainder of Fiscal
Year 2000:
Expenditures:
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($9,756)
16-220200-67000-2001 Salaries $8,885
16-220200-67000-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 871
$ 0
9. The Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 Budget will be amended
during the budget process.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Coleman the Finance, Personnel and
General Government Committee Reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Coleman the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos,
Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00158
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION THIRD QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
426
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Study Group Reports approved by the
Board of Commissioners for Grades 1-21 provide for a process for departments
and employees requesting a review of the salary grade placement of
classifications; and
WHEREAS the Third 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 Federal HUD grant funds
for the salary grade change for the Special Revenue position in Community and
Home Improvement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes implementation of the Salary Administration Third
Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2000, which includes the following personnel
actions:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Location-Position
Office Supv II (52/3 District Court) 10 13 32401-02684
Create new class titled
Assistant Director Court Administrator,
OT Non-Exempt
Administrator-Equalization 19 20 12501-05842
Industrial Org/Psychologist 14 15 15402-00109
Chief-Comm & Home Improvement 16 17 19611-01708
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Chief Court Service Officer/FOC 13 13 31201-01363
(Circuit Court/FOC) Retitle to
Chief Circuit Court Investigator,
OT Non-Exempt
Substance Abuse Program Analyst 11 11 16261-01919
(Health/Substance Abuse) 16261-06114
Change eight positions to 16261-07152
OT Non-Exempt 16261-07386
16261-07398
16261-07499
16261-07500
16261-09026
Substance Abuse Program Analyst 11 11 16261-05592
(Health/Substance Abuse)
Retitle one position to new class of
Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator,
OT Non-Exempt
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator
classification be an exception to Merit Rule 2.10.1.2 as it pertains to
eligibility for overtime for more than eight hours worked in a day.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00158)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION THIRD 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, with approval from the Board of
Commissioners, provides a process for departments and employees
requesting a review of the salary grade placement classifications
for Grades 1-21.
2. The annual cost of the recommended salary grade changes for General
Fund/General Purpose positions is $16,676 for Fiscal Year 2001 and
$2,566 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2000.
3. The annual cost of the recommended salary grade changes for the
Special Revenue position in Community and Home Improvement is $4,479
for Fiscal Year 2001 and $689 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2000.
4. Funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change
fund to implement salary grade changes resulting from the Salary
Administration Quarterly Report recommendations.
5. Funding for the Special Revenue position in Community and Home
Improvement is available from Federal HUD grant funds.
6. The Fiscal Year 2000 Budget is amended as follows. The Fiscal
Year 2001 Budget and beyond will be amended during the Fiscal Year
2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 budget process.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. July 20, 2000
428
Dept-OCA-PCA-Object Description FY2000
Non-Departmental
90-290000-25000-9021 Classification Rate Change ($2,566)
District Court Div. III
32-401200-20001-2001 Salary $ 838
32-401200-20001-2075 Fringes $ 219
Management and Budget
12-240000-44100-2001 Salary $ 700
12-240000-44100-2075 Fringes $ 182
Personnel/Human Resources
15-402220-44120-2001 Salary $ 495
15-402220-44120-2075 Fringes $ 130
TOTAL GF/GP $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Law supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel,
Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioner Palmer requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for the
purpose of allowing public comment on the Glass & Mirror Craft Industries,
Inc. - City of Auburn Hills, EDC Project. The Chairperson scheduled the
hearing for August 10, 2000 at 9:45 A.M. in the Board of Commissioners
Auditorium.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00188
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – GEORGE W. KUHN DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS –
FULL FAITH AND CREDIT RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the George W. Kuhn Drain, by resolution
adopted on June 27, 2000, authorized and provided for the issuance by the
George W. Kuhn Drainage District of its Drain Bonds, Series 2000A in the
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $30,000,000 and its Drain Bonds,
Series 2000B in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $10,000,000 to
defray part of the cost of the George W. Kuhn Drain; and
WHEREAS the Drain Bonds, Series 2000A and the Drain Bonds, Series 2000B
will be dated as of such date, will bear interest at such rates not to exceed
8% per annum, will be in the aggregate principal amount, will mature in such
years and principal amounts, and will be subject to redemption prior to
maturity as shall be determined by the Oakland County Drain Commissioner as
Chairman of the Drainage Board for the George W. Kuhn Drain; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain
from this Board a resolution pledging the full faith and credit of the County
of Oakland (the "County") for the payment of the principal of and interest on
the Drain Bonds, Series 2000A and the Drain Bonds, Series 2000B (together, the
"Bonds"); and
WHEREAS the George W. Kuhn Drain is necessary to protect and preserve
the public health and, therefore, it is in the best interest of the County
that the Bonds be sold.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of the Drain Code
of 1956, as amended, the Board of Commissioners of the County hereby
pledges irrevocably the full faith and credit of the County for the
prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Drain Bonds,
Series 2000A and the Drain Bonds, Series 2000B and agrees that, in the
event the public corporations assessed for the cost of the George W.
Kuhn Drain shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer of
the County for the amount of any special assessment installment and
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interest when due, the amount thereof shall be advanced immediately from
County funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to make such
advancement to the extent necessary.
2. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and credit, the
County advances, out of County funds, all or any part of an installment
and interest, it shall be the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on
behalf of the County, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all
remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such
sums so paid.
3. The County Treasurer or the financial consultant, Municipal Financial
Consultants Incorporated, is authorized to file with the Department of
Treasury of the State of Michigan, on behalf of the County, Notices of
Intent to Issue an Obligation, or, in the alternative, Applications for
State Treasurer's Approval to Issue Bonds, with respect to the Bonds.
4. The County Treasurer is authorized to approve the circulation of a
preliminary and final official statement for the Bonds, to cause the
preparation of those portions of the preliminary and final official
statement that pertain to the County, and to do all other things
necessary for compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Rule"). The County Treasurer is
authorized to execute and deliver such certificates and to do all other
things that are necessary to effectuate the sale and delivery of the
Bonds.
5. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, in the
name and on behalf of, the County (i) a certificate of the County to
comply with the requirements for a continuing disclosure undertaking of
the County pursuant to subsection (b)(5) of the Rule and (ii) amendments
to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of
such certificate (the certificate and any amendments thereto are
collectively referred to herein as the "Continuing Disclosure
Certificate"). The County hereby covenants and agrees that it will
comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing
Disclosure Certificate. The remedies for any failure of the County to
comply with and carry out the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure
Certificate shall be as set forth therein.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Final Order of Apportionment In Re: George W. Kuhn Drain,
Special Assessment Roll No. 1 for George W. Kuhn Drain (Segment I) and
Estimate of Project Cost, George W. Kuhn Drain (Segment 1) on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00188)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – GEORGE W. KUHN DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS –
FULL FAITH AND CREDIT 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 Drain Commissioner is requesting authorization from Oakland
County for a Bond Issue pursuant to provisions of Section 474 of
the Drain Code of 1956, as amended.
2. The resolution provides for Oakland County to pledge its full
faith and credit to the George W. Kuhn Drainage District Drain
Bonds, Series 2000A in aggregate sum not to exceed $30,000,000 and
Series 2000B in aggregate sum not to exceed $10,000,000 for the
purpose of constructing the George W. Kuhn Drain.
3. The total issue of Series 2000A and Series 2000B, however, shall
not exceed $35,000,000.
4. Oakland County, on account of benefit for road drainage, is
responsible for 1.5265% of the total overall Bond Issues not to
exceed $35,000,000.
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5. It is anticipated the Series 2000A portion of the issue, for a
maximum of $30,000,000, will be sold in September 2000 to the
Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, as part of their Michigan Water
Pollution Control Revolving Loan Program at an interest rate of
2.5%.
6. It is anticipated the Series 2000B portion of the issue, for a
maximum of $10,000,000, will be sold publicly in September 2000 as
a Drain Bond Issue with the interest rate to be determined by the
market.
7. Based on assumed bond issues of $27,500,000 for Series 2000A and
$7,500,000 for Series 2000B, Oakland County’s share would be
$419,788 and $114,487 respectively, or $534,275 in total.
8. The estimated annual County assessment is $26,929 for Series 2000A
and $10,391 for Series 2000B, or $37,320 in total. This estimate
assumes issuance of 20-year bonds, interest rates of 2.5% for
Series 2000A and 6.5% for Series 2000B, and capital recovery
factors of .06415 for Series 2000A and .09076 for Series 2000B.
9. Annual County assessment payments are expected to begin April 2001
with estimated costs of $37,320 in Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal
Year 2002.
10. Funding is available in the Non-Departmental Current Drain
Assessment account in the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 Recommended
Budget.
11. No additional funding or amendments are required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Appel the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gregory, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley,
Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00189
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR ILLICIT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SERVICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #00047, the Drain
Commissioner was authorized to accept Federal grant funding of $408,000 from
the County of Wayne via United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
to implement illicit discharge elimination, public education and sub-watershed
planning for restoring water quality of the Rouge River and its tributaries
within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS said grant, among other things, requires a 50% match in funds or
in-kind services from local municipalities; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner is prepared to provide illicit discharge
elimination services on a cost reimbursement basis to local municipalities
located within the Rouge River watershed; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #00047 required that, before any work
being done, that interlocal agreements be entered into between the Drain
Commissioner and the local municipalities; and
WHEREAS Bloomfield Township, City of Birmingham, City of Bloomfield
Hills, City of Farmington, City of Farmington Hills, Village of Beverly Hills,
Village of Franklin ("Municipalities") have requested the Oakland County Drain
Commissioner for assistance in performing illicit discharge elimination
services; and
WHEREAS the Municipalities, by resolution, have agreed in return to
reimburse the County as provided for in the attached copies of interlocal
agreements; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner has determined, at the
present time, that it has sufficient personnel, possessing the requisite
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knowledge and expertise and is agreeable to assisting the Municipalities by
providing the requested services under the terms and conditions of these
interlocal agreements; and
WHEREAS the Municipalities recognize and agree that, absent an agreement
such as this, the County has no obligation to provide these services or grant
funding to or for the Municipalities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED in accordance with Miscellaneous
Resolution #00047, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Drain Commissioner to execute the attached Interlocal Agreements with
Bloomfield Township, City of Birmingham, City of Bloomfield Hills, City of
Farmington, City of Farmington Hills, Village of Beverly Hills, Village of
Franklin.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner is authorized to
provide illicit discharge elimination services in accordance with these
Interlocal Agreements.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Interlocal Agreements with Bloomfield Township, Cities of
Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Farmington, Farmington Hills and the Villages of
Beverly Hills and Franklin on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Law the resolution be amended to include
the Village of Bingham Farms.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00190
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER/ILLICIT CONNECTION INVESTIGATION PROGRAM -
$10,000 GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner proposes to conduct an illicit connection
investigation program on the County’s storm water system within the Oakland
County portion of the Clinton River Watershed, including Bear Creek and the
Twelve Towns drainage areas; and
WHEREAS the Clinton River Watershed Council received an Environmental
Protection Agency ("EPA") Coastal Environmental Management Grant to enhance
illicit connections investigations and corrections capability in the Clinton
River watershed; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Drain Commissioner has been awarded a $10,000
grant from the Clinton River Watershed Council; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the grant is to provide illicit discharge
elimination services on a cost reimbursement basis; and
WHEREAS that acceptance of the grant would require a County match of
$1,250; and
WHEREAS the required County match will be charged to the Maintenance
Funds of the respective County Drains within the Clinton River Watershed; and
WHEREAS no additional County personnel are required and all grant funds
will go towards illicit discharge elimination services; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this reimbursement grant does not obligate the
County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County
Executive’s Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the application and accepts reimbursement in the amount
of $10,000 for the Oakland County Illicit Connection Investigation Program
with a County match of $1,250.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board is authorized
to sign the grant agreement and to approve grant modification and extensions,
within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grant
agreement approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Contact Between the County of Oakland and the Clinton River
Watershed Council on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #00162)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES – CREATION OF TWO (2) SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on July 12, 2000, recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners the
resolution be amended and adopted as follows:
In the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, add the word Senior
to the Business Development Representative positions.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00162
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES – CREATION OF TWO (2) SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Business Development Unit in Planning and Economic
Development focuses on the attraction and retention of Oakland County
businesses; and
WHEREAS the unit consists of one Supervisor and two Senior Business
Development Representatives; and
WHEREAS a new business retention strategy has been developed which
includes conducting more retention visits and working with local communities
to develop their own business retention strategies; and
WHEREAS a staffing level comparison study indicates that Oakland County
has four times less staff than the average economic development office based
on a ratio of staff to existing business; and
WHEREAS the current staffing for the Business Development Unit is not
sufficient to continue current economic development activities and to
implement the new business retention strategy; and
WHEREAS funding for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2000 is available from
the division’s professional service line item to cover the cost of the two
positions; and
WHEREAS funding for Fiscal Year 2001 and beyond will come from the
General Fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the creation of two (2) GF/GP Business Development
Representative positions in the Community and Economic Development Department,
Planning and Economic Services Division, Business Development Unit to assist
the County with economic development initiatives and implementation of a new
business retention strategy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for the positions for the remainder
of Fiscal Year 2000 will come from the Planning and Economic Development
Division’s professional service line item and that funding from Fiscal Year
2001 and beyond will come from the General Fund.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00162)
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BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES – CREATION OF TWO (2) SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
POSITIONS
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. Business Development Unit in Planning and Economic Development
focuses on the attraction and retention of Oakland County
businesses.
2. A new business retention strategy has been developed which
includes conducting more retention visits and working with local
communities to develop their own business retention strategies.
3. The current staffing for the Business Development Unit is not
sufficient to continue current economic development activities and
to implement the new business retention strategy.
4. It is recommended that two (2) GF/GP Senior Business Development
Representative positions be created to assist the County with
economic development initiatives and implementation of a new
business retention strategy.
5. The annual cost of the two positions totals $138,908 of which
$97,792 is for salaries and $39,116 is for fringe benefits.
6. Funding for Fiscal Year 2001 and 2002 will be included as an
amendment to the 2001-2002 Recommended Budget.
7. The cost for each position for the balance of Fiscal Year 2000 is
$10,531, $7,522 in salaries and $3,009 in fringe benefits.
8. Funding available from the division’s professional services
line item.
9. The 2000 Adopted Budget is amended as follows:
Expenditures 2-19-221000-10000-
3348 Professional Services ($21,062)
2001 Salaries 15,044
2074 Fringe Benefits 6,018
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Galloway the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Galloway the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Galloway the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell,
Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00191
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS 1999-2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills has contracted with the Oakland
County Sheriff’s Department to provide law enforcement services for the City
(Miscellaneous Resolution #98011); and
WHEREAS paragraph 23 of this agreement provides that an amendment to
this agreement must be approved by concurrent resolutions of both the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the City of Rochester Hills Council;
and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills is requesting a proposed amendment
to the contract (Schedule A – Sheriff’s Deputies Contracted) which would
change one (1) Deputy II (no-fill) to a Patrol Investigator, resulting in a
new total of thirty-five (35) Deputy II (no-fill) and ten (10) Patrol
Investigators being contracted and leave the total number of contracted
deputies at fifty-four (54); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to change one (1) Deputy II (no-fill) to
a Patrol Investigator for the City of Rochester Hills under the terms of this
agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves an amendment to Schedule A (Sheriff’s Deputies
Contracted) of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 1999-2003 Law
Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills to change the
number of Deputy II (no-fill) from thirty-six (36) to a new total of thirty-
five (35) and change the number of Patrol Investigators from nine (9) to a new
total of ten (10).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle (with mobile, prep
radio) be added to the County fleet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on
August 12, 2000.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of City of Rochester Hills, Schedules A and A-1 as Amended
08/12/00, Sheriff’s Deputies Contracted for and to be Assigned to
Municipality, on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00192
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR POLICE AND FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF WIXOM FOR 2000-2005 AND CREATION OF TWO (2) SHERIFF
COMMUNICATION AGENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to
permit the Sheriff’s Department to enter into contractual agreements for the
purpose of Police and Fire Dispatch services; and
WHEREAS at the request of the City of Wixom, the Sheriff’s Department
has been requested to dispatch police and fire calls for City of Wixom Police
and Fire Departments; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #98013 established dispatch rates
through the year 2003; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department, along with the Department of Management
and Budget, is recommending the attached contract for dispatching services at
a flat rate of $70,000 per year for the first year and a 5% increase for each
successive year, between the County of Oakland and City of Wixom; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting the creation of two (2) Sheriff
Communication Agent positions in the Communications Unit; and
WHEREAS the cost of the positions are covered by the contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into the
attached Police and Fire Dispatch Agreement with the City of Wixom.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) GF/GP Sheriff Communication Agent
positions be added to the Communications Unit, Technical Services Division, of
the Sheriff’s Department.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A, Sheriff Department Communications Agent, and Police
and Fire Dispatch Service(s) Agreement between the County of Oakland and the
City of Wixom on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00193
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - FUNDING CHANGES AND TRANSFER
OF POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Public Services/Community Corrections Division has positions
funded by the general fund and various grants; and
WHEREAS the placement of single purpose positions in Special Revenue
funding will expedite the Grant Accounting required by funding sources; and
WHEREAS the general fund revenue and expenditure accounts of the
Community Corrections Division are requested to be adjusted for the change in
funding type of several positions; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners created GF/GP positions in
Miscellaneous Resolution #98049 and Miscellaneous Resolution #99031 to staff
the Step Forward Program and those positions were placed in the Pretrial
Services Unit and/or the Court Community Services Unit; and
WHEREAS the Community Correction Division/Step Forward Unit was created,
effective 09/23/99; and
WHEREAS the transfer of Step Forward positions from the Pretrial
Services Unit and the Court Community Services Unit into the Step Forward Unit
is requested to allow for the more accurate reflection of distribution of
program and position funding in the Community Corrections Division.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the following changes in funding:
Current New
Location/Pos.# Classification Funding Funding
17401-07395 Manager-Community Corrections SR GF/GP
17401-07397 Secretary II SR GF/GP
17402-09003 Pretrial Services Investigator I GF/GP SR
17402-09247 Pretrial Services Investigator I GF/GP SR
17402-09291 Pretrial Services Investigator I GF/GP SR
17403-09243 Pretrial Services Investigator I GF/GP SR
17403-09244 Pretrial Services Investigator I GF/GP SR
17403-09292 Pretrial Services Investigator I GF/GP SR
BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
the following position transfers:
Current New
Location/Pos.# Classification Location
17402-09002 Pretrial Services Investigator II (GF) 17410-
17402-09003 Pretrial Services Investigator I (SR) 17410-
17402-09291 Pretrial Services Investigator I (SR) 17410-
17403-06130 Clerk III (GF) 17410-
17403-09242 Pretrial Services Investigator II (GF) 17410-
17403-09243 Pretrial Services Investigator I (SR) 17410-
17403-09244 Pretrial Services Investigator I (SR) 17410-
17403-09292 Pretrial Services Investigator I (SR) 17410-
17403-09295 Clerk III (SR) 17410-
17403-09333 Typist I (SR) 17410-
17403-09401 Pretrial Services Investigator I (SR) 17410-
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of grant-funded positions
is contingent upon continued receipt of state grant funding.
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 Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
REPORT (Misc. #00163)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE FOOD SERVICE VENDOR AND
POSITION DELETIONS/CHANGES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on July 12, 2000, recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners the
resolution be amended and adopted as follows:
The first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read: to delete the
Food Services Unit and that the following positions be deleted by
September 2, 2000:
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00163
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE FOOD SERVICE VENDOR AND
POSITION DELETIONS/CHANGES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff requested that the County Purchasing Division send
out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to have a private company operate the food
service operation within the Sheriff’s Department; and
WHEREAS proposals were received and evaluated and the lowest bidder was
approved as an acceptable vendor; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel in conjunction with Purchasing and the
Sheriff’s Department has drafted a proposed contract with ARAMARK, Inc., the
recommended vendor; and
WHEREAS the attached contract recommends an implementation date of
August 19, 2000 and would be for a period of three (3) years; and
WHEREAS in approving this contract the Sheriff’s Department expects to
realize a budget savings of an estimated $1.6 million; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff requests to create a new classification and position
titled Contract Coordinator, at a salary grade 10, overtime non-exempt, to
oversee this contract, the BC/BS contract and the Justice Benefits, Inc. (JBI)
contract; and
WHEREAS implementation of this contract will necessitate the elimination
of thirteen (13) positions within the Food Service Unit of the
Sheriff’s Department; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff requests that a Student position in Patrol Services,
Traffic Unit be reclassified to a PTNE Clerk I position to provide more work
scheduling flexibility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached contract with ARAMARK, Inc., to operate
the food services within the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following positions be deleted by
September 2, 2000:
Position Title Position #
One (1) Food Service Chief 43335-02276
One (1) Assistant Food Service Chief 43335-01110
Four (4) Shift Supv-Food Service 43335-01493
43335-01908
43335-03325
43335-04811
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Seven (7) First Cook 43335-00940
43335-02120
43335-02165
43335-02495
43335-03502
43335-05585
43335-06581
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP new classification and
position titled Contract Coordinator be created at a salary grade 10, overtime
non-exempt, in the Administrative Services Unit, Administrative Services
Division, Sheriff’s Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Student position #43630-00087 be
reclassified to a PTNE 1,000 hour Clerk I.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the savings derived from this proposal be
placed in a segregated account designated for the Sheriff’s Department,
Aviation Unit, or other disposition by the Board, as shall be deemed
appropriate.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Food Service Proposal and
Contract Between County of Oakland and ARAMARK Correctional Services, Inc. on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00163)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE FOOD SERVICE VENDOR AND
POSITION DELETIONS/CHANGES
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 Sheriff Department requests Board approval of a resolution to
contract with ARAMARK, Inc., for meal service beginning
August 19, 2000.
2.) Implementation of this contract necessitates the deletion of one
(1) Food Service Chief, one (1) Assistant Food Service Chief, four
(4) Shift Supervisor-Food Service, and seven (7) First Cook
positions within the Correction Food Services Unit and the
creation of one (1) new Contract Coordinator position, Grade 10,
within the Administrative Services Division. This new position
would oversee contracts with ARAMARK, Inc, Blue Cross Blue Shield,
and Justice Benefits, Inc.
3.) In addition, the Sheriff requests that one (1) Student position in
Patrol Services, Traffic Unit be reclassified to a PTNE Clerk I
position.
4.) Savings from the implementation of the contract will fund the
position changes. Savings, in addition to that required to fund
the position changes, equaling $1,693,720 in Fiscal Year 2001 and
$1,638,532 in Fiscal Year 2002, will be placed in a non-
departmental account for the Sheriff Aviation Project.
5.) Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2000 are shown below. Amendments
for Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 are shown for
informational purposes only and will be included in the Fiscal
Year 2001/2002 Biennial Budget.
Information Only
FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002
43-101-023210-10000-2001 Salaries ($ 26,700) ($ 414,025) ($ 414,025)
43-101-023201-10000-2074 Fringe Benefits ( 10,700) ( 170,408) ( 170,408)
43-101-023335-22000-3052 Laundry ( 3,000) ( 3,000) ( 3,000)
43-101-023335-22000-4292 Provisions ( 117,000) ( 770,000) ( 770,000)
43-101-023335-22000-6066 Materials Mgmt. Prov. ( 140,770) ( 1,900,000) ( 1,900,000)
43-101-023335-22000-2572 Contracted Services 293,100 1,563,003 1,618,191
43-101-023335-22000-4100 Expendable Equipment 5,000 - -
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43-101-023601-32100-2001 Salaries 60 650 650
43-101-023601-32100-2074 Fringe Benefits 10 60 60
90-101-290000-25000-xxxx Sher. Aviation Proj. - 1,693,720 1,638,532
Total $ -0- - $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Food Service Proposal on file in
County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Millard supported by Amos the Personnel Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Millard supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Millard supported by Amos the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00194
BY: Commissioners Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23; Ruel E. McPherson,
District #25; Eric Coleman, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES OPPOSITION TO
MICHIGAN STATE FAIRGROUNDS AUTOMOBILE RACETRACK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan State Fairgrounds has announced development plans
that include constructing an automobile racetrack at the fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS residents of local communities in Oakland County, including
Huntington Woods and Ferndale, have expressed concerns regarding how a
racetrack would negatively impact the quality of life and property values in
neighboring communities; and
WHEREAS the Cities of Huntington Woods and Ferndale have adopted
resolutions voicing their opposition to the proposed racetrack development
citing that noise, increased traffic and air pollution would significantly
interfere with the right of residents to the quiet enjoyment of their property
or unfairly impose upon taxpayers the increased costs for providing adequate
public safety.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby support the position of Huntington Woods, Ferndale
and other communities in opposing the racetrack development as a component of
the redevelopment of the Michigan State Fairgrounds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
requests that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Governor, the Director
of the Michigan State Fairgrounds, the Mayor of the City of Detroit, and to
the neighboring Oakland County communities of Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale,
Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal
Oak, Royal Oak Township, and Southfield.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Eric Coleman, Ruel E. McPherson,
Michelle Friedman Appel
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
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In accordance with Rule XXII “G”, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Allegan County Board of Commissioners - Oppose State Bid-Out of
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Management Services
b. Wayne County Board of Commissioners - Women’s Caucus at MAC
Conference
c. Township of West Bloomfield - Support of Court Equity Fund
d. City of Huntington Woods - Support of Court Equity Fund
e. City of Huntington Woods - Oppose Automobile Racetrack at the
Michigan State Fairgrounds
f. City of Novi - Support Additional Judgeship in the 52nd District/1st
Division District Court
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Board adjourned at 10:35 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
August 10, 2000 at 9:30 A.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN P. McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson