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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 10, 2000
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John P. McCulloch at 9:55 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, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez,
Taub. (23)
ABSENT: Garfield, Schmid (both with notice). (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner David Moffitt.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Douglas supported by Patterson the minutes of the July 20, 2000
Board meeting be approved.
The Chairperson stated the minutes should be corrected on page 431 to
show the Public Hearing scheduled for today’s Board meeting was for Glass &
Mirror Craft Industries, Inc. EDC Project in the City of Wixom, not the City
of Auburn Hills.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved,
as corrected.
Moved by Jensen supported by Causey-Mitchell the rules be suspended and
the agenda be amended as follows:
ITEM ON BOARD AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE
a. Information Technology/CLEMIS and Public Services, Creation of
Classification and One (1) PR Position of Radio Communications
Engineer
(Reason for suspension for Finance Committee, item a: Suspension of
Rule XII.C.2. Direct referral to the Finance Committee)
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ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
c. Board of Commissioners – Metropolitan Arts and Cultural Council
(Reason for suspension for General Government Committee, item c: Suspension of
Rule XII.B. General Government Meeting held on August 9, 2000)
d. Department of Central Services/Oakland/Troy Airport - 2000 Grant
Program Acceptance – Taxistreets/Drainage/Standby Generator
e. Department of Central Services – Oakland County International
Airport - 2000 Grant Program Acceptance – Design Ground Run-up
Noise Enclosure
(Reason for suspension for General Government Committee, items d and e:
Suspension of Rule XII.B. General Government Meeting held before the Board
Meeting)
Commissioner Jensen reiterated that the Public Hearing scheduled for
today was for the Glass & Mirror Craft Industries, Inc. EDC Project in the
City of Wixom, not Auburn Hills.
Vote on suspension:
AYES: Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez,
Taub. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
The Chairperson made the following statement “A Public Hearing is now
called on the Glass & Mirror Craft Industries, Inc. EDC Project in the City of
Wixom. Are there any persons present who wish to speak?” No persons requested
to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.
Bill McMaster addressed the Board.
REPORT (Misc. #00195)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/CLEMIS AND PUBLIC SERVICES - CREATION OF
CLASSIFICATION AND ONE (1) PR POSITION OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on July 26, 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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 10, 2000
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00195
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/CLEMIS AND PUBLIC SERVICES - CREATION OF
CLASSIFICATION AND ONE (1) PR POSITION OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2001 personnel budget for Information Technology
contains a request to create a new class and position of Radio Communications
Engineer; and
WHEREAS the requested position is essential to the successful planning
and service delivery of the County-wide public safety communications system as
authorized by Miscellaneous Resolution #99279; and
WHEREAS the present request would provide the requested position sooner
than the budget process allows, would help expedite the project and would
allow the recruitment process to begin; and
WHEREAS the magnitude of the proposed public safety communications
system is quite significant and includes system technical design and an
implementation plan to provide 5,500 enhanced 2-way radios, 31 public safety
answering points, coordination of County police and fire departments, and the
justification of user fees; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of the proposed new
position at this time because of urgent project need.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the creation of a new classification of Radio
Communications Engineer, O/T Exempt, and excepted from salary grade placement
at the following salary range:
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR
$ 58,164 $ 61,666 $ 65,166 $ 68,669 $ 72,170 $ 75,670
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) proprietary position of Radio
Communications Engineer be created in the Administration Unit of Information
Technology/CLEMIS and Public Safety.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Radio fund number 660 be amended to
establish one (1) Radio Communications Engineer position as follows:
FUND 660:
Expenditures FY 2000
2-23-660712-10010-2001 Salary Reg. (1 yr. Step) $ 7,115
2-23-660712-10010-2074 Fringe Benefits $ 2,846
2-23-660712-10010-3292 Personal Mileage $ 100
2-23-660712-10010-3756 Travel & Conference $ 0
2-23-660712-10010-6636 Info Tech Oper. $ 627
2-23-660712-10010-6675 Telephone Communications $ 150
2-23-660712-10010-6660 Radio Communications $ 18
2-23-660712-10010-4100 Expendable Equip. Furn. $ 4,000
2-23-660712-10010-3196 Fund Equity/Prior Yr. Bal. ($14,856)
Total Expenditures $ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Amos the Personnel Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00196
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL
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OF CONTRACTS FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH
THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON, CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS, CITY OF
ROCHESTER, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON, TOWNSHIP OF NOVI, AND SOUTHFIELD TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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 the Village of Clarkston - for real and personal
property
2. City of Huntington Woods - for real and personal property
3. City of Rochester - for real and personal property
4. Charter Township of Lyon - for real and personal property
5. Novi Township - for real and personal property
6. Southfield Township - for real and 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 aforenamed 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
Copy of Contracts for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance
Services with the City of the Village of Clarkston, City of Huntington Woods,
City of Rochester, Charter Township of Lyon, Township of Novi and
Southfield Township on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Buckley the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Galloway, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00197
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 BIRMINGHAM (PERSONAL PROPERTY AND FILE MAINTENANCE OF
REAL PROPERTY)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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 these services are provided under contract with the local units
as approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the City of Birmingham has requested a contract for the County
to provide equalization services, specifically personal property and file
maintenance of real property; and
WHEREAS in order to successfully complete this contract, the proposed
employee reclassification from Appraiser II to Field Supervisor will be
presented during the Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 budget
hearings; and
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WHEREAS no budget amendment is necessary for Fiscal Year 2000. The
Fiscal Year 2001 Budget and beyond will be amended during the Fiscal Year 2001
and Fiscal Year 2002 budget process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves entering into the attached Contracts for Oakland
County Equalization Assistance Services with the City of Birmingham – one for
personal property and the other one for file maintenance of real property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is
authorized to sign the attached contracts for Oakland County Equalization
Division Assistance Services with the City of Birmingham.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and
file the attached contracts and forward one copy each of the 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
Copy of Contracts for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance
Services with the City of Birmingham (Personal Property and File Maintenance
of Real Property) on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00198
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – ESTABLISHMENT OF
INTERGOVERNMENTAL UTILITY DEFENSE FUND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County, in conjunction with Wayne County, Macomb County,
Kent County, Cities of Detroit and Dearborn, the Michigan Municipal League,
the Michigan Townships Association, the Michigan Association of Counties, and
many others, are proceeding with a lawsuit challenging the personal property
multipliers for Electric Transmission and Distribution Property and Gas
Distribution Property that were adopted by the State Tax Commission on
November 23, 1999; and
WHEREAS the primary issue being contested is whether utility property
should be valued on the basis of cost to acquire the property, often decades
old, or should the value be based on current cost that represents current
market value, similar to the method of valuing residential, commercial and
industrial properties; and
WHEREAS the financial consequences to Oakland County, should the State
Tax Commission prevail, would be an estimated 28-30% revenue loss to the
public utility portion of the tax base, equivalent to approximately $755,000
annually, with a potential immediate tax refund of over $3 million should the
Tax Tribunal rule in favor of the utility companies regarding four years worth
of appeals currently outstanding; and
WHEREAS cities, villages and townships and other taxing units (Community
College, Intermediate School District, Parks) throughout Oakland County could
collectively suffer an annual revenue loss of over $8 million with a potential
three-year refund of over $32 million; and
WHEREAS communities on a statewide basis could be penalized
approximately $1 billion; and
WHEREAS because Oakland County is the lead County in this case, there is
a need to establish an Intergovernmental Utility Defense Fund to provide a
coordinated financial effort in pursuit of successful litigation; and
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WHEREAS over $200,000 has already been contributed by governmental
jurisdictions and associations statewide, with additional commitments from the
Counties of Wayne and Macomb, as well as the City of Detroit; and
WHEREAS Oakland County’s recommended contribution of $101,000 is
available in the Professional Services Line-Item (3348) of the Equalization
Division Fiscal Year 2000 Amended Budget (12-240000-44100); and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #8082, adopted July 21, 1977, requires
“that outside legal counsel shall be employed only through the Office of Civil
Counsel and approved by a majority vote of the members of the Board of
Commissioners;” and
WHEREAS the firm of Reed, Stover and O’Connor, P.C., Attorneys At Law,
(located in Kalamazoo, MI) is recommended as legal counsel due to their
expertise in the specialty area of tax law; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution
based on the statewide ramifications hanging in the balance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the establishment of the Intergovernmental Utility
Defense Fund (#256600) with the following budget:
Revenue:
Contributions (256601-50001-1604): Amount
Oakland County $101,000
Wayne County 100,000
City of Detroit 100,000
Macomb County 50,000
All other 200,000
Total $551,000
Non-Dept. Expenditures (256602-50001):
Professional Services (3348) $301,000
Contingency (2564) 250,000
Total $551,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County contribution of $101,000
be derived from the Professional Services Line-Item (3348) of the Equalization
Division Fiscal Year 2000 Amended Budget (12-240000-44100).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the
selection of the firm of Reed, Stover and O’Connor, P.C., Attorneys At Law, as
legal counsel for this case.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen,
Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00199
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – AUDIT OAKLAND COUNTY’S ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE SYSTEM/MEDICAL CARE FACILITY PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Purchasing Division of the Department of Management and
Budget issued a Request for Proposal for professional services to
examine/audit Oakland County’s Accounts Payable System; and
WHEREAS the purpose of such an examination is to gain reimbursement from
vendors for overpayments attributable to the following causes: discrepancies
in pricing, duplicate payments, lost cash discounts, excess freight charges,
sales taxes paid in error, invoice overpayments and credit never received for
returned goods; and
WHEREAS the requested review is restricted to a pilot project at the
Oakland County Medical Care Facility and will cover the time period
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encompassing Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999, i.e., October 1, 1997, through
September 30, 1999; and
WHEREAS after review of the several proposals submitted, the firm
Professional Auditing Services of America, is recommended for engagement; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the engagement of Professional Auditing Services of
America to perform an examination/audit of the County’s Accounts Payable
System as its relates to the Medical Care Facility for Fiscal Years 1998
and 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Management and Budget
report the results of the subject examination/audit with a recommendation
regarding the expansion of this service to other areas of the County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Gregory the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen, Law,
McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,
Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #00185)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, 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:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on July 26, 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 #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
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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
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00185)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the creation of six (6) part time
non-eligible (PTNE) 1,000 hour General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP)
General Helper positions funded through 08/10/2001 in Central
Services/Support Services/Record Retention.
2. Also the resolution authorizes the creation of two (2) Proprietary
(PR) Photo Micro Equipment Operator II positions funded through
08/10/2002 in the Clerk/Register of Deeds/Micrographics and
Reproductions Unit.
3. Because storage space in Record Retention is nearing capacity for
storage of actual records, and it is required that records be
maintained for 30 years, this project will pull and microfilm 15
years of civil records and 10 years of criminal records for compact
storage.
4. The Fiscal Year 2000, Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 Oakland
County Central Services Department budget should be amended to
authorize six (6) PTNE General Helper positions in the Record
Retention Unit, and the Clerk/Register of Deeds/Micrographics and
Reproductions Unit budget be amended to authorize two (2) Photo
Micro Equipment Operator II positions as specified below.
5. Also, the budget amendment will cover the costs for 4,000 storage
boxes, new shelving, depreciation of capital assets (microfilming
machines), and 4,000 rolls of microfilm, the combined project cost
is to be funded by the Non-Departmental Contingency Account the
duration of the project.
6. A budget amendment is also recommended for the Fiscal Year 2001
and Fiscal Year 2002 Executive Recommended Budget, to be presented
during the Budget Hearings. The total budget impact for Fiscal
Year 2001 is $219,874, and for Fiscal Year 2002 is $145,101
against GF/GP Non-departmental Contingency.
Central Services/Support Services Record Retention FY 2000
Expenditures:
13-101-138203-00010-2001 Salaries Regular $ 4,295
13-101-138203-00010-2074 Fringe Benefits 421
13-101-138203-00010-4172 Material and Supplies 2,290
13-101-138203-00010-4100 Expendable Equip. 0
13-101-138203-00010-6654 Micrographics Repro. 6,314
90-101-290000-25000-2564 Contingency ($13,320)
Sub-total Expenditures $ 0
Clerk/Register of Deeds Micrographics Unit
Revenue:
21-654-160100-01000-0695 Microfilming Rev. $ 6,314
Expenditures:
21-654-260100-01000-2001 Salaries Regular $ 4,510
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21-654-260100-01000-2074 Fringe Benefits 1,804
21-654-260100-01000-3900 Depreciation 0
21-654-260100-01000-4104 Film and Processing 0
Sub-total Expenditures $ 6,314
(See attached amendments to Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 County
Executive Recommended Budget).
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of amendments to Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 County
Executive Recommended Budget on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Moffitt the Personnel Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever,
Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00200
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B FISCAL YEAR 2001-3
MULTI-YEAR AREA PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2001 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Michigan, the Older Michiganians Act (Public Act 180 of 1981)
authorizes the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging to serve as the State
unit on aging and specifies the powers and duties of the State’s designated
area agencies on aging; and
WHEREAS the Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA1-B) is a private nonprofit
organization responsible for planning, coordinating, and funding older adult
services in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw
Counties; and
WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging 1-B has been supporting services to
Oakland County residents since 1974; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appoints two
representatives to serve on the Board of Directors of the Area Agency Aging 1-
B – a County Commissioner and a County resident who is at least 60 years of
age; and
WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging 1-B has assessed the needs of older
county residents and developed a plan to provide assistance that addresses
identified needs; and
WHEREAS the proposed plans have been submitted for review by the public,
and have been the subject of two public hearings; and
WHEREAS the comments at the public hearings on the proposed plans were
overwhelmingly favorable; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging
adopted a requirement on April 28, 2000 that requires all Area Agencies on
Aging to present their multi-year area plan and annual implementation plan to
each Board of Commissioners within their respective Planning and Service Area
(PSA) for approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby approve the Fiscal Year 2001-3 Multi-Year Area Plan
and Fiscal Year 2001 Annual Implementation Plan of the Area Agency on Aging 1-
B, for the purpose of conveying such support to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B
and the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Copy of Region 1-B FY 2001-3 Multi-Year Area Plan and FY 2001 Annual
Implementation Plan on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Melton the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub,
Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00201
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - METROPOLITAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Metropolitan Councils Act, Public Act 292 of 1989,
being MCL 124.651 through 124.729; MSA 5.4086(51) through MSA 5.4086(129) (the
“Act”) was amended by Public Act 375 of 1998, being MCL 124.693 through
124.713; MSA 5.4086(93) through MSA 5.4086(113), to authorize the creation of
a metropolitan region council which shall consist of one (1) or more qualified
cities and two (2) or more qualified counties; and
WHEREAS Section 43(h) of the Act, defines "qualified county" as a county
with a population of not less than 780,000 which contains a qualified city
within its geographic boundaries or is contiguous to a county with a qualified
city within its geographic boundaries; and
WHEREAS Section 43(g) of the Act, defines "qualified city" as a city
with a population of not less than 700,000 persons which is located within a
participating qualified county and which owns two (2) or more regional
cultural institutions; and
WHEREAS Section 43(i) of the Act, defines a "regional cultural
institution" as a structure, fixture, or activity provided by a tax exempt
entity that has been in existence for at least eighteen (18) consecutive
months and which may include a zoological institute; a science center, whether
or not it is affiliated with a private educational institution; a public
broadcast station, whether or not the public broadcast station is affiliated
with an institution of higher education; a museum, whether or not it is
affiliated with a private educational institution; a historical center; a
performing arts center; a visual or performance art instruction center
affiliated with an independent institution of higher education in the arts; an
orchestra; a chorus; a chorale; or an opera theater; and
WHEREAS Section 45(1) of the Act, being MCL 124.695(1); MSA
5.4086(95)(1), provides that two or more qualified counties in combination
with one another and with one or more qualified cities may form a metropolitan
region council where each qualified city and qualified county which seeks to
participate: 1) adopts a resolution declaring an intent to participate in the
formation of the council, and 2) adopts articles of incorporation in
accordance with sections 47 and 49 of the Act, being respectively, MCL
124.697; MSA 5.4086(97) and MCL 124.699; MSA 5.4086.99; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is a qualified county within the meaning of the
Act; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the
critical importance of allowing the residents of Oakland County to determine
whether their tax dollars should support the operation of a metropolitan
region council which will distribute funds to nonprofit regional cultural
institutions and fund local culture and recreation programs operating in
Oakland and Wayne Counties; and
WHEREAS as required by the Act, proposed Articles of Incorporation of
Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council have been published at least once in a
newspaper generally circulated in the County of Oakland.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 45(1)(a) of the
Act, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt this
resolution declaring an intent to participate in the formation of a
metropolitan region council.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
declares its intent to place before the voters of Oakland County a ballot
question allowing taxpayers to determine if a 0.5 mil ad valorem tax should be
levied to support the Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council, the regional
cultural institutions it would fund, and local cultural and
recreational programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby adopt the attached Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts
and Culture Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 45(2) of the Act, the
Chief Executive Officer of the County of Oakland is directed to appoint, with
the concurrence of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, three
individuals to serve as representatives of the County of Oakland on the
Metropolitan Arts and Culture Council board.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Articles of Incorporation of Metropolitan Arts and Culture
Council on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Millard supported by Causey-Mitchell the resolution be tabled
until the next Board meeting, August 24, 2000.
Discussion followed.
The Chairperson stated a “YES” vote would table the resolution until the
next Board meeting and a “NO” vote would not.
Vote on Millard’s motion:
AYES: Galloway, Millard, Moffitt, Causey-Mitchell, Douglas. (5)
NAYS: Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Colasanti,
Coleman, Dingeldey. (18)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
The Chairperson stated a "YES" vote would place the issue on the ballot
and a "NO" vote would not.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Colasanti,
Coleman, Dingeldey. (18)
NAYS: Millard, Moffitt, Causey-Mitchell, Douglas, Galloway. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00202
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES/OAKLAND/TROY AIRPORT - 2000 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – TAXISTREETS/DRAINAGE/STANDBY GENERATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of
Transportation Grant Contract No. 2000-0791, for State funds in the amount of
$310,500, for the development and improvement of Oakland/Troy Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of rehabilitation of taxistreets;
construction of a hold apron; storm drainage improvements; site preparation
for T-hangars; and installation of a standby generator; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on
behalf of the County in the administration of the project; and
WHEREAS the development project, as offered and approved by the Michigan
Department of Transportation, requires a local grant match of $34,500, which
is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant
contract subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
and believes it to be in the County's interest to accept the grant
contract; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the
County Executive's Review Process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the
application provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #95098 do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the grant contract in an amount not to exceed $345,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract
No. 2000-0791 on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00203
BY: General Government Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES/OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -
2000 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – DESIGN GROUND RUN-UP NOISE ENCLOSURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of
Transportation Grant Contract No. 2000-0728, for Federal funds in a maximum
obligation of $75,600, for the development and improvement of Oakland County
International Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of consultant design of a ground run-up
noise enclosure; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation has received a grant
from the Federal Aviation Administration for airport development projects and
shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the administration of the
project; and
WHEREAS the development project, as offered and approved by the Michigan
Department of Transportation, requires a local grant match of $8,400 which is
available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the grant
contract subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
and believes it to be in the County's interest to accept the grant
contract; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the
County Executive's Review Process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the
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application provisions of Miscellaneous Resolution #95098 do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the grant contract in an amount not to exceed $84,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract
No. 2000-0728 on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building
Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00204
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: ADDITIONAL HEALTH PLAN OPTIONS FOR NEW HIRES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fringe Benefit Review Committee is comprised of members from
the Board of Commissioners and the County Executive and meets periodically to
evaluate the Benefits provided to County Employees; and
WHEREAS this committee has been reviewing the benefits offered to new
hires in light of an increasingly competitive labor market; and
WHEREAS recent improvements have already been made to the defined
contribution retirement plan for new hires.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Blue Preferred Plan and Health
Alliance Plan be added to the medical plan options already available to
employees hired since January 1, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bi-weekly employee contributions for all
plans offered to employees hired since January 1, 1997 (except the
Comprehensive Major Medical which requires no contribution) be $5 for single
person coverage, $10 for two person coverage and $15 for family coverage.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00205
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION - RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (GLASS AND MIRROR CRAFT INDUSTRIES, INC. PROJECT) - CITY
OF WIXOM
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 Wixom, 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
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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.
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 the Glass and Mirror Craft Industries, Inc. Project, Project Plan
on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley,
Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway,
Gregory. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 10, 2000
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REPORT (Misc. #00190)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, 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:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution
on July 27, 2000, hereby recommends that the resolution be adopted with the
fifth WHEREAS paragraph amended by striking the words -Maintenance Funds of
the respective County Drains within the Clinton River Watershed- and inserting
the words General Fund.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00190)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Drain Commissioner proposes to conduct an illicit connection
investigation program of the County’s storm water system within
the County’s portion of the Clinton River Watershed.
2. The Clinton River Watershed Council has received an Environmental
Protection Agency Coastal Environmental Management grant in the
amount of $10,000 and has awarded the grant to the Oakland County
Drain Commissioner.
3. The purpose of the one-time grant is to provide illicit discharge
elimination services on a cost reimbursement basis.
4. Acceptance of the grant requires a County match of $1,250, which
is available in the General Fund portion of the Drain
Commissioner’s Salaries and Fringe Benefit budget.
5. No additional funding or County personnel are required.
6. Because this program will reimburse the County for expenditures
made for regular employees, it will be processed as a
reimbursement agreement. The Fiscal Year 2000 Budget is amended
as follows:
General Fund
Revenue
1-61-111788-70500-0113 Grant Revenue $10,000
Expenditure
2-61-231788-70500-2001 Salaries – Regular $ 7,150
2-61-231788-70500-2074 Fringe Benefits 2,850
$10,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Millard the Finance Committee Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Millard the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Palmer supported by Millard the resolution be amended to
coincide with the recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
AYES: Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell,
Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00206
BY: Public Services Committee, Frank H. Millard, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 48TH DISTRICT
COURT – BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR 2001/2002/2003
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in March 1998, the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Township
requested that the Sheriff provide security to the Court with PTNE Court
Deputies and the Board of Commissioners (Miscellaneous Resolution #98020)
authorized a contract to meet the security needs of the 48th District Court for
Fiscal Year 1999; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #99327 continued this contract for the
Fiscal Year 2000; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue to contract for PTNE Court
Deputies to provide the ability to quickly respond to and control situations,
minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff; and
WHEREAS a continuation of the contract to reimburse the County for this
service will be necessary (see attached contract and Schedule A); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff requests continuation of the two (2) PTNE 1,000
hrs/yr Court Deputy II positions to provide adequate coverage at the 48th
District Court.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into the
attached contract for Court Security with the 48th District Court for Fiscal
Years 2001, 2002, 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the two (2) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court
Deputy II positions be continued through the end of Fiscal Year 2003.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract to Provide Security for the 48th Court and Schedule A on
file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and
the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 10, 2000
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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
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.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00191)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, 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
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 City of Rochester Hills wishes to amend its contract with the
Oakland County Sheriff for deputy services to the city beginning
August 12, 2000.
2) This amendment would change one (1) Deputy II (no-fill) position
to one (1) Patrol Investigator.
3) To support the new Patrol Investigator position, one (1) unmarked
vehicle (with mobile and prep radio) must be added to the
County fleet.
4) Additional operating costs for Fiscal Year 2000 equal $1,761,
Fiscal Year 2001 equal $6,612, and Fiscal Year 2002 equal $6,764.
5) Fiscal Year 2000 capital costs for vehicles and equipment
equals $27,558.
6) The Fiscal Year 2000 General Fund/General Purpose Budget should be
amended as specified 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.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Attachment A on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Millard supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell,
Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen, Law. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #00192)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, 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:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on July 26, 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 #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’s 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.
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.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00192)
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BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1) The City of Wixom wishes to contract with the Oakland County
Sheriff for police and fire dispatch services to the city
beginning August 1, 2000.
2) The Sheriff requests the creation of two (2) Sheriff Communication
Agent positions to perform the services of this contract.
3) Operating costs for Fiscal Year 2000 equal $11,829, Fiscal Year
2001 equal $80,442, and Fiscal Year 2002 equal $80,442. The
contract revenue and a decrease in dispatch overtime expenditures
will cover these costs.
4) The Fiscal Year 2000 General Fund/General Purpose Budget should be
amended as 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/Fiscal Year 2002 Biennial Budget.
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REVENUE Information Only
Fund/Dept/OCA/PCA/Obj FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002
101-43-13901-40000-449 Dispatch Revenue $11,667 $70,583 $74,113
EXPENDITURES 3.5 Pays
101-43-23901-41000-2002 Overtime ($ 162) ($ 9,859) ($ 6,329)
101-43-23901-41000-2001 Salaries 7,694 57,152 57,152
101-43-23901-41000-2075 Fringe Benefits 3,001 22,290 22,290
101-43-23201-10000-4252 Office Supplies 67 500 500
101-43-23201-10000-3780 Uniform Clng. 67 500 500
101-43-23201-10000-3784 Uniforms 1,000 0 0
$11,667 $70,583 $74,113
$ 0 $ 0 $ 0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Millard supported by Dingeldey the Personnel Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Millard supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson,
Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti,
Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #00193)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas A. Law, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – FUNDING CHANGES AND TRANSFER
OF POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution
on July 26, 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 #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.
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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-
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
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468
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00193)
BY: Finance Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTONS – FUNDING CHANGES AND TRANSFER
OF POSITIONS
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 Community Corrections Division has requested a change in the
funding type of transferring two (2) positions from the special
revenue fund to the General Fund, and six (6) positions from the
General Fund to the Special Revenue Fund.
2. This change in funding will result, in Fiscal Year 2000, in an
increase of $740 in salaries and fringes paid out of grant dollars
and a decrease of ($740) in salaries and fringes paid out of
General Fund. The reduced General Fund salaries and fringe
benefit cost will be transferred to the non-departmental
contingency account.
3. For Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002, this change in funding
will result in an increase of $6,413 in salaries and fringes paid
out of grant dollars and a decrease of ($6,413) in salaries and
fringes paid out of General Fund/General Purpose funds.
4. The Fiscal Year 2000 Budget is amended as follows:
General Fund FY 2000
Expense
17-402200-10001-2001 Salary $14,878
17-402200-10001-2075 Fringe Benefits 5,951
17-302202-70310-2001 Salary ( 12,950)
17-302202-70310-2075 Fringe Benefits ( 3,572)
17-302202-70114-2001 Salary ( 3,605)
17-302202-70114-2075 Fringe Benefits ( 1,442)
90-290000-25000-2564 Contingency 740
$ -0-
Special Revenue
Revenue
17-402100-70111-0163 Grants & Fees $ 740
Expense
17-302201-10001-2001 Salary ( 14,878)
17-302201-10001-2075 Fringe Benefits ( 5,951)
17-402220-70310-2001 Salary 3,822
17-402220-70310-2075 Fringe Benefits 1,529
17-403200-70310-2001 Salary 9,128
17-403200-70310-2075 Fringe Benefits 2,043
17-402220-70111-2001 Salary 3,605
17-402220-70111-2075 Fringe Benefits 1,442
$ 740
Total $ -0-
5. The Fiscal Year 2001 Budget and beyond will be amended during the
Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002 Budget process.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Millard supported by Appel the Personnel Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Millard supported by Appel the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell,
Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Gregory, Jensen, Law. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Deputy County Clerk Patrick Campbell read a communication from County
Executive L. Brooks Patterson appointing the following individuals to the
Metropolitan Arts & Culture Council:
• John McCulloch, Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, Royal Oak;
• David Payne, Supervisor, Bloomfield Township;
• Andrew Raczkowski, State Representative, Majority Floor Leader,
Farmington Hills.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
In accordance with Rule XXII.G, the Chairperson made the following
referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. FIA Board Minutes, April 25, 2000
b. FIA Board Minutes, May 23, 2000
c. AAA 1-B – Older Americans Act Reauthorization
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. State of Michigan Special Investigation Report 0C0113005
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Board adjourned at 11:07 A.M. to the call of the Chair or
August 24, 2000 at 9:30 A.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN P. McCULLOCH
Clerk Chairperson