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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
January 9, 2003
County Clerk G. William Caddell opened the evening with the introduction of the Honorable Judge Joan
Young who presented the Invocation.
County Clerk G. William Caddell introduced Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard and The
Oakland County Sheriff Honor Guard who presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
County Clerk G. William Caddell administered the oath of office to incoming Commissioners and
presented them with their Certificate of Election. Each of the Commissioners introduced their family and
guests present.
Meeting called to order by County Clerk G. William Caddell in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers,
Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack. (23)
ABSENT: Middleton, Moffitt (absent with notice). (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Palmer supported by Rogers the minutes of the December 12, 2002 Board Meeting be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Patterson supported by Law to approve and close the Journal for the 2002 Session and
adjourn the 2002 Session Sine Die.
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall,
Law, Long, McMillin, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Zack, Bullard. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
ANNUAL SESSION
The 2003 session was called to order by County Clerk G. William Caddell at 6:30 p.m.
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Roll called.
PRESENT: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law,
Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (24)
ABSENT: Middleton (absent with notice). (1)
Quorum Present.
Moved by Moss supported by Palmer the agenda be approved.
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard,
Coleman, Coulter. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the agenda was approved.
Moved by Suarez supported by Palmer the Board Rules be adopted as the Temporary Rules of the Board
of Commissioners.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the Board Rules were adopted as the Temporary Rules of the
Board of Commissioners.
County Clerk G. William Caddell opened nominations for the Temporary Chairperson.
Moved by Webster supported by Palmer that George Suarez be nominated for Temporary Chairperson.
Commissioner Moss closed the nominations and asked a unanimous vote be cast.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, George Suarez was elected Temporary Chairperson.
Commissioner Webster escorted Commissioner Suarez to the Chair.
Commissioner Suarez opened nominations for the Permanent Chairperson.
Moved by Patterson supported by Moss that Thomas Law be nominated for Permanent Chairperson.
Moved by Moss the nominations be closed and a unanimous vote be cast.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, Thomas Law was elected Permanent Chairperson.
Commissioner Webster escorted Chairperson Law to the Chair.
Chairperson Law opened the nominations for Vice Chairperson.
Moved by Moss supported by Webster that David Moffitt be nominated for Vice Chairperson.
Moved by Moss the nominations be closed and an unanimous vote be cast.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, David Moffitt was elected Vice Chairperson.
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The Chairperson announced the appointment of the following Commissioners to serve on the General
Government Committee:
Chairperson: William Patterson
Vice Chairperson: Peter Webster
Minority Vice Chairperson: David Coulter
Members: Bill Bullard, Martin Knollenberg, Eileen Kowall, Jeff Potter, John
Scott, and Mattie McKinney Hatchett
The Chairperson declared a recess at 6:41 p.m. to allow the General Government Committee to meet.
The Board reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long,
McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter. (24)
ABSENT: Middleton (with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from the family of deceased County Treasurer C. Hugh
Dohany thanking the board for their kindness and sympathy.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Val C. Vangieson resigning his appointment as
member of the Oakland County Sanitary Code/Food Service Board of Appeals.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from the board staff thanking the 2002 Board of
Commissioners for remembering them at Christmas.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson Thomas Law appointing Robert Schmid
and himself, Thomas Law to the Claims Review Committee for a term ending December 31, 2003.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson Thomas Law appointing the following
individuals to serve on the Community Development Advisory Council for a term ending December 31,
2003:
COMMISSIONERS LOCAL OFFICIALS
William Patterson Rod Cook
Martin Knollenberg Bonnie Elliot
Mattie McKinney Hatchett Joseph Ferrari
David Coulter Don Green
Michael McReynolds
CITIZENS AT LARGE Bill Richards, Jr
Ramona Benbow
David Dua
Samuel Lamerato
Mary Ann Miller
Dorothy Pfaff
Thomas Stowell
Mary Ann Verdi-Hus
Dorothy Webb
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There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson Thomas Law appointing the following
individuals to the various Lake Boards in Oakland County:
Big Lake Bill Bullard
Blue Herron Pond Greg Jamian
Cedar Island Lake Eileen Kowall
Charlick Lake Bill Bullard
Charnwood Lake Marty Knollenberg
Clarkston Mill Pond Tom Middleton
Cranberry Lake Lawrence A. Obrecht
Dixie Lake Bill Bullard
Duck Lake Bill Bullard
Duck Pond Lake – West Bloomfield Greg Jamian
Forest Lake Greg Jamian
Gourd Lake Bill Bullard
Highland Lake Bill Bullard
Huntoon Lake Tom Middleton
Indianwood Lake Lawrence A. Obrecht
Island Lake Greg Jamian
Kellogg Lake Bill Bullard
Lakeville Lake William Patterson
Lake Louise William Patterson
Lower Long Lake Greg Jamian
Meadow Lake Chuck Moss
Murray Lake Bill Bullard
Lake Oakland John Scott
Lake Ona Eileen Kowall
Pontiac Lake Eileen Kowall
Rainbow Lake Tom Middleton
Round Lake Eileen Kowall
Scott Lake John Scott
Schoolhouse Lake John Scott
Susin Lake Bill Bullard
Taggett Lake Bill Bullard
Tipsico Lake Bill Bullard
Tomahawk Lake Bill Bullard
Upper Long Lake Greg Jamian
Van Norman Lake Tom Middleton
Wabeek Lake Greg Jamian
Walters Lake Tom Middleton
Watkins Lake Tom Middleton
Waumegah Lake Bill Bullard
White Lake Eileen Kowall
Wolverine Lake Chris Long
Woofruff Lake Bill Bullard
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson Thomas Law appointing himself,
Thomas A. Law to the Personnel Appeal Board for a term ending December 31, 2003.
There being no objections, the appointment was confirmed.
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Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson Thomas Law appointing Kathleen
Mutch, Jean Milton and Kay E. Backus to the Oakland County Historical Commission for a term ending
January 1, 2006.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson Thomas Law appointing the following
individuals to serve on the Public Transportation Authority for a term ending December 31, 2004:
MEMBERS ALTERNATES
Patricia Paruch Jeffrey Bathlow
Robert Cohon Andrew Haliw
Eurick Crayton, Jr E. Ann Hiner
Andrew Pettress Dr. Dennis Papazian
A. John Szerlag
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson Thomas Law reappointing Darlene
Waldrop to the Sanitary Code Appeal Board for a term ending December 31, 2005. Chairperson Thomas
Law also appointed Commissioners Charles Palmer and Eric Coleman to fill the unexpired vacancy terms
of December 31, 2004, and Nancy Dingeldey for the unexpired term of December 31, 2003. The
alternate will be Dr. Val Vangieson for a term ending December 31, 2005.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson Thomas Law appointing
Commissioners Charles Palmer and Helaine Zack to the Substance Abuse Advisory Council for a term
ending December 31, 2004.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Clerk G. William Caddell read a communication from Chairperson Thomas Law appointing
Commissioners Bill Bullard, Hugh Crawford and David Moffitt to a study group for the purpose of
expediting the process in recommending 3 or 4 consulting firms to the General Government Committee
and ultimately the Board of Commissioners to consider no later than February 24, 2003.
There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: ADOPTION OF 2003 RULES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the proposed rules for the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners, recommends the adoption of the attached rules as the permanent rules for the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners for the year 2003.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of memo from Commissioner Webster regarding revision to proposed changes to the Board Rules
for 2003, along with Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners 2003 Edition on file in County
Clerk’s office.
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Moved by Patterson supported by Coulter the General Government Committee Report be accepted and
the 2003 Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt,
Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard,
Coleman, Coulter, Crawford. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted and the 2003 Rules for the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners were adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends realignment of appointments to the Board of
Commissioners’ Standing Committees for 2003 as detailed below.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Moss (Chair), Obrecht (Vice Chair), Gregory (Minority Vice Chair), Palmer,
Patterson, Crawford, Webster, Middleton, Suarez, Zack
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Patterson (Chair), Webster (Vice Chair), Coulter (Minority Vice
Chair), Bullard, Knollenberg, Kowall, Potter, Scott, Hatchett
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Middleton (Chair), Kowall (Vice Chair), Hatchett (Minority Vice Chair),
Douglas, Jamian, Long, Rogers, Coleman, Suarez
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE: Palmer (Chair), Bullard (Vice Chair), Coleman (Minority Vice
Chair), Douglas, Knollenberg, Long, McMillin, Rogers, Coulter
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE: Crawford (Chair), Jamian (Vice Chair), Zack (Minority Vice Chair),
Moffitt, Obrecht, McMillin, Potter, Scott, Gregory
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Board of Commissioners Standing Committee – 2003 on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Crawford the General Government Committee Report be accepted,
and the appointments to the Finance Committee, General Government Committee, Personnel
Committee, Planning and Building Committee, and the Public Services Committee be confirmed.
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman,
Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted and the appointments to the Finance
Committee, General Government Committee, Personnel Committee, Planning and Building Committee,
and the Public Services Committee were confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO COORDINATING ZONING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee recommends the following individuals be appointed to the
Coordinating Zoning Committee for the period of January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
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Bill Bullard, Jr., Chair
Christine Long
Mike Rogers
Martin J. Knollenberg
David Coulter
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Scott the General Government Committee Report be accepted and the
appointments to the Coordinating Zoning Committee be confirmed.
AYES: Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter,
Crawford, Douglas, Gregory. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted and the appointments to the
Coordinating Zoning Committee were confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancies for the boards, commissions,
committees and councils herein mentioned, recommends the filling of those vacancies as follows:
AIRPORT COMMITTEE (One-Year Term ending 12/31/03)
William Patterson, Vincent Gregory, David VanderVeen (Executive Designee), Tom Middleton,
Hugh Crawford
AREA AGENCY ON AGING (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/04)
Lawrence Obrecht, Helaine Zack (Alternate)
BUILDING AUTHORITY (Three-Year Term ending 12/31/05)
Ken Strobel
ELECTIONS SCHEDULING COMMITTEE (One-Year Term ending 12/31/03)
Sandra Abrams, Kathryn Dornan, Thomas Bryce
JOB EVALUATION REVIEW PANEL (One-Year Term ending 12/31/03)
Eric Coleman, Eileen Kowall, Sue Douglas (Alternate)
LIBRARY BOARD – fill unexpired term until 8/24/03
John A. Scott
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION (Three-Year Term ending 01/01/06)
Pecky Lewis, Richard Vogt, Vincent Gregory, Hugh Crawford (expires 1/1/04), John Richards
(expires 1/1/04)
ROAD COMMISSION (Six-Year Term ending 12/31/08
Larry Crake
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG)(One-Year Term ending
12/31/03)
Delegates Alternates
L. Brooks Patterson David VanderVeen
Chuck Moss Mike Rogers
David L. Moffitt Lawrence Obrecht
Christine Long Greg Jamian
Eric Coleman Helaine Zack
David Coulter Mattie McKinney Hatchett
OLHSA RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Mattie McKinney Hatchett, Mike Rogers, Tom Middleton
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the General Government Committee Report be accepted and
the appointments to the Airport Committee, Area Agency on Aging, Building Authority, Elections
Scheduling Committee, Job Evaluation Review Panel, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission,
Road Commission, and Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) be confirmed.
County Clerk, G. William Caddell stated the report be amended as follows:
from:
JOB EVALUATION REVIEW PANEL (One-Year Term ending 12/31/03)
Eric Coleman, Hugh Crawford (Alternate)
to:
JOB EVALUATION REVIEW PANEL (One Year Term ending 12/31/03)
Eric Coleman, Eileen Kowall, Sue Douglas (Alternate)
Vote on report as amended:
AYES: Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford,
Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report as amended was accepted and the appointments
to the Airport Committee, Area Agency on Aging, Building Authority, Elections Scheduling Committee,
Job Evaluation Review Panel, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Road Commission, and
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) were confirmed.
County Clerk G. William Caddell presented Vice Chairperson David Moffitt with his Certificate of Election
and allowed him to introduce his family.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03001
BY: Sue Ann Douglas and Lawrence Obrecht
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – POLICY FOR RETAINING GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
CONSULTING FIRM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS issues arise before the Governor and the State Legislature which have significant impact to
local units of government within the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS many such issues, debated at the State level, have far reaching consequences for the
citizens of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS term limits have caused an historic turnover in the legislature making it more important than
ever that the Board of Commissioners retain a new governmental relations consultant in a timely manner;
and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has retained a multi-client government relations consulting firm
for several years; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners is currently without the services of a government relations
consulting firm; and
WHEREAS a government relations consulting firm must represent the view of the entire Oakland County
Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS a process needs to be implemented that includes input from all commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners immediately proceed with the
selection of a government relations consultant for the purpose of actively representing the interests of
Oakland County, as determined by the Board of Commissioners, on those issues before the Governor
and the State Legislature, including, but not limited to, proposed laws, statutes, public acts, regulations,
and executive and administrative orders, that the Board deems appropriate using the following procedure:
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1. The General Government Committee, with assistance from the purchasing department, shall
create a Request for Proposal (RFP) and advertise for proposals from qualified government
relations consulting firms; and
2. Once applications are received, the General Government Committee shall immediately send
the applications to both the Republican and the Democratic Caucus Chairs; and
3. Each caucus shall review the applications within ten (10) days of receiving them from the
General Government Committee, and each caucus shall provide up to four (4) recommendations
to the General Government Committee for final review, and
4. The General Government Committee shall then interview the applicants recommended by the
caucuses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, after the review, the General Government Committee shall send up
to three (3) recommendations, which may be prioritized, to the Board of Commissioners for final selection
of a government relations consulting firm.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the entire process, including review by the Finance Committee, be
completed within sixty (60) days.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DOUGLAS, OBRECHT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03002
BY: Chuck Moss, District #20
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM – FISCAL YEARS 2000, 2001, 2002 AND 2003 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 City of Birmingham has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
environment remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS the City of Birmingham is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to the
Wallace-Stanley Corridor Relief Sewer project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of
Birmingham is $118,027.36 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the City
of Birmingham 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
project submitted by the City of Birmingham as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003
appropriations in the amount of $118,027.36 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
(Account #90-263234-41000-3985) to repay the City of Birmingham for expenses incurred in connection
with the Wallace-Stanley Corridor Relief Sewer project, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHARLES MOSS
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03003
BY: Mike Rogers, District #14
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF FARMINGTON – FISCAL YEAR 2001, FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND FISCAL YEAR 2003
ALLOCATIONS
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 City of Farmington has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
environment remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS the City of Farmington is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to the
Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation Project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Farmington
is $42,456.64 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the City of
Farmington 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
project submitted by the City of Farmington as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 appropriation
in the amount of $42,456.64 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263238-
41000-3985) to repay the City of Farmington for expenses incurred in connection with environmental
remediation or improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ROGERS, MOFFITT
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03004
BY: Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY – FISCAL YEAR 2003 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 Township of Holly has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
environment remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS the Township of Holly is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to the
improvement of the drainage system directly related to the North Holly Road Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the Township of Holly is $13,284.23 annually
from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the Township of Holly 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
project submitted by the Township of Holly as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$13,284.23 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263210-41000-3985) to
repay the Township of Holly 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.
BILL BULLARD
Copy of letter from Karen Winchester, Holly Township Clerk, Exhibit A, Resolution 2001-20:
Environmental Infrastructure Fund Expenses Reimbursement Request, and Agreement Regarding Road
Improvement on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03005
BY: Eileen T. Kowall, District #6
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN WHITE
LAKE TOWNSHIP – FISCAL YEARS 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 AND 2003 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, White Lake Township has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
environment remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS the White Lake Township is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to the
new water tower, water main extension, new well, improved water system controls, well improvements,
Water System Vulnerability Assessment, wellhead protection, water system mapping; and
WHEREAS the FY 1999, FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for
White Lake Township is $94,650.95 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to
White Lake Township for expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or
improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
projects submitted by White Lake Township as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 1999, FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and
FY 2003 appropriations in the amount of $94,650.95 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
(Account #90-263231-41000-3985) to repay White Lake Township for expenses incurred in connection
with water system improvements, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
EILEEN KOWALL
Copy of Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement Program for White Lake Township on file in
County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03006
BY: David Coulter, District #25
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF FERNDALE – FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND FISCAL YEAR 2003 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
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of dollars flowing into infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships (CVTs);
and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Ferndale has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
environment remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS the City of Ferndale is requesting reimbursement from the FY 2002 and FY 2003
appropriations for expenses incurred in its 2002 Gate Valve and Well Replacement project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2002 and FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Ferndale is $82,327.39
annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the City of Ferndale 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
project submitted by the City of Ferndale as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a FY 2002 and FY 2003 appropriation in the
amount of $82,327.39 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263240-41000-
3985) to repay the City of Ferndale 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.
DAVID COULTER
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03007
BY: William R. Patterson, District #1
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF OXFORD – FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATIONS
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 Oxford 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 Oxford is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to watermain
upgrades; and
WHEREAS authorized funding for FY 2002 and FY 2003 for the Village of Oxford is $12,553.31 from the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the Village of Oxford for expenses incurred in
connection with the watermain upgrades.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the Village of Oxford as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a FY 2002 and FY 2003 appropriation in the
amount of $12,553.31 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263221-41000-3985) to
repay the Village of Oxford for expenses incurred in connection with the watermain upgrades, once
proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM R. PATTERSON
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03008
BY: Thomas A. Law, District #17
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF BEVERLY HILLS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 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 Beverly Hills 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 Beverly Hills is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to the
repair, rehabilitation and improvement of the combined sewer system; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the Village of Beverly Hills is $48,520.79
annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the Village of Beverly Hills for
expenses incurred in connection with the environmental remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the Village of Beverly Hills as eligible for reimbursement from the Environmental
Infrastructure Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes a FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$48,520.79 from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263225-41000-3985) to repay the
Village of Beverly Hills 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
Copy of attachments on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 7:32 p.m. to the call of the Chair or January 30, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL THOMAS A.LAW
Clerk Chairperson