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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
June 12, 2003
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Thomas Law at 9:51 a.m. 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, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack. (24)
ABSENT: None.(0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Greg Jamian.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Long supported by Scott the minutes of the May 29, 2003, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Webster supported by Rogers the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as
follows:
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
e. Miscellaneous Resolution #03131 – Board of Commissioners – Honoring and Congratulating the
Detroit Regional Chamber on its 100th Anniversary.
(Reason for Suspension of General Government Committee, item e: Waiver of Rule III – General
Government Committee meeting held immediately prior to today’s Board meeting.)
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall,
Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Webster, Zack, Bullard. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the agenda
carried.
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Deputy Clerk Larry Mitchell read a communication from County Executive L. Brooks Patterson appointing
Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas as an alternative member of the Personnel Appeal Board for a term
ending December 31, 2003.
Deputy Clerk Larry Mitchell read a communication from County Executive L. Brooks Patterson appointing
Dennis Toffolo as Oakland County’s representative to the Joint Local Development Financing Authority
between the City of Southfield and the City of Troy for a term ending June 30, 2006
Deputy Clerk Larry Mitchell read a communication from Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson
appointing Ms. Kathy C. Forzley, Administrator – Environmental Health Services, Oakland County Health
Division, Department of Human Services, as his Administration’s representative on the Well Advisory
Committee for a term ending September 23, 2005.
Chairperson Thomas A. Law, along with Commissioners Chuck Moss and Charles Palmer presented a
proclamation to the International Academy for their extraordinary accomplishment of being ranked the #1
high school in the country and to celebrate their national achievement.
Kristie Everett Zamora addressed the Board with a presentation to the following Arts Council Mini-Grant
Recipients:
Commissioners Tom Middleton, John Scott, and Eileen Kowall along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law
and Vice Chairperson David Moffitt presented Celtic Kettle Coffeehouse, Waterford Cultural Council, and
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission as recipients of the 2003 Regional Regranting Mini
Grant.
Commissioner Christine Long along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law and Vice Chairperson David Moffitt
presented Village Fine Arts Association, Huron Valley Council for the Arts, and Huron Valley Hospital as
recipients of the 2003 Regional Regranting Mini Grant.
Commissioner Jeffrey Potter along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law and Vice Chairperson David Moffitt
presented City of Wixom as a recipient of the 2003 Regional Regranting Mini Grant.
Commissioners Mattie Hatchett and Tom McMillin along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law and Vice
Chairperson David Moffitt presented Creative Arts Center and Arts, Beats and Eats Foundation as
recipients of the 2003 Regional Regranting Mini Grant.
Commissioners Sue Ann Douglas and Martin Knollenberg along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law and
Vice Chairperson David Moffitt presented Rochester-Avon Historical Society and Meadow Brook Hall as
recipients of the 2003 Regional Regranting Mini Grant.
Commissioner Tom McMillin along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law and Vice Chairperson David Moffitt
presented Rochester Heritage Festival as a recipient of the 2003 Regional Regranting Mini Grant.
Commissioners Mike Rogers and David Moffitt along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law presented City of
Farmington Hills, Cultural Arts Division as a recipient of the 2003 Regional Regranting Mini Grant.
Commissioners Greg Jamian, Thomas A. Law, and John A. Scott along with Vice Chairperson David
Moffitt presented Jewish Community Center and Jewish Apartments and Services as recipients of the
2003 Regional Regranting Mini Grant.
Commissioners Charles E. Palmer, George W. Suarez, Martin Knollenberg, and Chuck Moss along with
Chairperson Thomas A. Law and Vice Chairperson David Moffitt presented Greek Language and Cultural
Committee of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Detroit, Boy Scout Troop 1707, Troy Public Library, and
Troy School District as recipients of the 2003 Regional Regranting Mini Grant.
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Commissioner Chuck Moss along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law and Vice Chairperson David Moffitt
presented St. Hugo of the Hills as a recipient of the 2003 Regional Regranting Mini Grant.
Commissioner Vincent Gregory along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law and Vice Chairperson David
Moffitt presented Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute as a recipient of the 2003 Regional Regranting
Mini Grant.
Commissioners Vincent Gregory, Helaine Zack, and Eric Coleman along with Chairperson Thomas A.
Law and Vice Chairperson David Moffitt presented Great Lakes Lyric Opera, Detroit Chambers Winds
and Strings, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, and Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Inc. as recipients of the
2003 Regional Regranting Mini Grant.
Commissioner David Coulter along with Chairperson Thomas A. Law and Vice Chairperson David Moffitt
presented Cantata Academy and The Public Art Project as recipients of the 2003 Regional Regranting
Mini Grant.
The following people addressed the board: Bill McMaster and Lloyd Sherman.
Moved by Knollenberg supported by Zack the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted. (The vote
for this motion appears on page 231.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an
asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03126
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EVERGREEN FARMINGTON
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM SEGMENT III – WALNUT LAKE PUMPING STATION
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Bloomfield and the Charter Township of West Bloomfield (collectively
the "Municipalities") are in urgent need of sewage disposal facilities constituting a part of the Evergreen
and Farmington Sewage Disposal Systems (the "System") as described in the form of the proposed
contract hereinafter mentioned (sometimes referred to herein as the "Project"), in order to promote the
health and welfare of the residents thereof, which sewage disposal facilities also would benefit the County
and its residents, and the parties to said proposed contract have concluded that such facilities can be
provided and financed most economically and efficiently by the County through the exercise of the
powers conferred by Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended ("Act 342"), and especially
Sections 5a, 5b and 5c thereof; and
WHEREAS by the terms of Act 342, the County and the Municipalities are authorized to enter into a
contract for the acquisition, construction and financing of the Project to serve the Municipalities and for
the payment of the cost thereof in part by the Charter Township of Bloomfield in cash and in part by the
Charter Township of West Bloomfield, with interest, and the County is then authorized to issue its bonds
in one or more series to provide the funds necessary therefor; and
WHEREAS there has been submitted to this Board of Commissioners a proposed contract between the
County, by and through the County Drain Commissioner, County Agency, party of the first part, and the
Municipalities, parties of the second part (the "Contract"), which Contract provides for the acquisition,
construction and financing of the Project and which Contract is hereinafter set forth in full; and
WHEREAS there have also been submitted for approval and adoption by this Board of Commissioners,
preliminary plans, specifications and estimates of the cost and period of usefulness of the Project; and
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners desires to proceed with the Project and the approval and
execution of the Contract to acquire, construct and finance the Project as provided in the Contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County,
Michigan, as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF PROJECT AND DESIGNATION OF COUNTY AGENCY. This Board of
Commissioners by majority vote of its members-elect does hereby approve, under and
pursuant to Act 342, establishment of the Project as part of the System, which shall
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consist of (i) the reconstruction of the Walnut Lake Pumping Station and related
improvements, as specified and to be located as shown in Exhibit A to the Contract (the
"Project") and (ii) the services provided thereby; that the Project as part of the System
shall serve the Municipalities; that the Oakland County Drain Commissioner is hereby
designated and appointed as the "County Agency" for the Project; that the County
Agency shall have all the powers and duties with respect to the Project as are provided
by law and especially by Act 342; and that all obligations incurred by the County Agency
with respect to the Project, unless otherwise authorized by this Board of Commissioners,
shall be payable solely from funds derived from the Municipalities as hereinafter
provided.
2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS – ESTIMATES OF PERIOD OF USEFULNESS AND
COST. The preliminary plans and specifications for the Project and the estimates of
$2,738,400 as the cost thereof and of 40 years and upwards as the period of usefulness
thereof, as submitted to this Board of Commissioners, are hereby approved and adopted.
3. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT. The Evergreen Farmington Sewage Disposal System
Segment III – Walnut Lake Pumping Station Reconstruction Project Contract between the
County, by and through the County Drain Commissioner, party of the first part, and the
Municipalities, parties of the second part, which Contract has been submitted to this
Board of Commissioners, is hereby approved and adopted, and the County Drain
Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the same for and
on behalf of the County, in as many counterparts as may be deemed advisable. The
Contract reads as follows:
4. CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
may be in conflict herewith are rescinded.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Evergreen Farmington Sewage Disposal System Segment III – Walnut Lake Pumping Station
Reconstruction Project Contract, Exhibit A, and Estimate of Project Cost on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03126)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EVERGREEN FARMINGTON
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM SEGMENT III – WALNUT LAKE PUMPING STATION
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONTRACT
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 Project will consist of the planning, design and reconstruction of the Walnut Lake
Pump Station No. 1, in order to meet the need for sewage disposal facilities constituting
part of the Evergreen Farmington Sewage Disposal System.
2. The Project can be financed most economically and efficiently by the County through the
exercise of the powers conferred by Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939,
as amended (“Act 342”).
3. The estimated cost of the project is $2,738,400.00 with a useful life of 40 years.
4. The Municipalities shall pay to the County their respective shares of the entire cost of the
Project not defrayed by grants or other funds that may become available. The
percentage share of the cost of the Project to the Charter Township of Bloomfield is 23%
and 77% to the Charter Township of West Bloomfield. No County General Funds Monies
shall be appropriated to this Project.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 231.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03134
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – COMMUNITY AND
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2003 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED GRANT
ACCEPTANCE FOR CDBG, HOME AND ESG PROGRAMS AND 2002-2003 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized submittal of the Oakland County
2003 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS the 2003 Annual Action Plan contains a consolidated Federal grant application for activities
designed to accomplish the goals and objectives for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
Program; and
WHEREAS HUD by letter dated March 4, 2003 transmitted to the Community and Home Improvement
Division a Program Year 2003 consolidated allocation of $6,339,082 including $4,736,000 for CDBG,
$1,463,082 for HOME and $140,000 for ESG, for the period of May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004; and
WHEREAS this is the 29th year of grant acceptance for these programs; and
WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2003-2004 CDBG Program will be $6,337,934 including
$4,736,000 grant allocation, $1,600,000 in estimated CDBG Revolving Loan Funds and $1,934 in
Community Program Income; and
WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2003-2004 HOME Program will be $2,292,275 including
$1,463,082 grant allocation, $329,193 grant match and $500,000 in estimated HOME Revolving Loan
Funds; and
WHEREAS funding for the HOME program match is appropriated in the Oakland County 2003 Adopted
Budget; and
WHEREAS total program revenue for the 2003-2004 ESG Program will be the grant allocation of
$140,000; and
WHEREAS the CDBG and ESG grants are 100 percent Federally funded and no County funds are
required; and
WHEREAS fund schedules and program descriptions for the 2003-2004 CDBG, HOME and ESG
programs appear in attachments A, B, C and D; and
WHEREAS the CDBG, HOME and ESG grant agreements have been reviewed by County Executive
Departments through the County grant process (MISC. #01320); and
WHEREAS acceptance of these grants does not obligate Oakland County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS program budget amendments for 2003 CDBG and HOME Revolving Loan Fund actuals will
be requested by resolution in 2004 after compilation of additional information and fiscal year closing; and
WHEREAS in the 2002 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance for CDBG, HOME and
ESG (MISC. #02161), it was estimated that $1,600,000 would be generated from the Home Improvement
Program Revolving Loan Fund and $475,000 would be generated from the Home Investment Partnership
Act Revolving Loan Fund; and
WHEREAS $1,379,492.48 was actually generated in the Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund and
$490,271.00 was actually generated in the Home Investment Partnership Act Revolving Loan Fund for
Program Year 2002.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts
consolidated CDBG, HOME and ESG grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in the amount of $6,339,082, $1,600,000 in estimated Home Improvement Revolving Loan
Funds, $1,934 in Community Program Income, $500,000 in estimated HOME Revolving Loan Funds and
HOME County match of $329,193 for a consolidated 2003 program year grant package totaling
$8,770,209.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2002 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant Acceptance be
amended to reflect that the CDBG Home Improvement Revolving Loan Fund generated an actual amount
of $1,379,492.48 and the 2002 Home Investment Partnership Act Revolving Loan Fund generated an
actual amount of $490,271.00 in the program year period of May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, will be contingent upon
the level of Federal funding available for these programs.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes both the
Board of Commissioners Chairperson and the County Executive to execute the grant agreements and to
approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15) percent variance from the award, consistent with
the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Community and Home Improvement Division, Attachment A, B, C, D, and
Funding Approval Agreement, Funding Approval and Home Investment Partnerships Agreement, and
Grant Agreement – Emergency shleter Grants Program on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03134)
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, CHUCK MOSS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – COMMUNITY AND
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – 2003 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED GRANT
ACCEPTANCE FOR CDBG, HOME AND ESG PROGRAMS AND 2002-2003 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AMENDMENT
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 acceptance of grant funding from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for the consolidated Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), and Emergency Shelter
Grant (ESG) in the amount of $6,339,082.
2. The award includes $4,736,000 for the Community Development Block Grant,
$1,463,082 for the HOME Investment Partnership Grant, and $140,000 for the
Emergency Shelter Grant.
3. The award also includes $1,600,000 in estimated Home Improvement Revolving Loan
Funds, $1,934 in Community Program Income, $500,000 in estimated HOME Revolving
Loan Funds, and requires a HOME County match of $329,193 for a consolidated 2003
program year grant total of $8,770,209.
4. The grant award is the same amount as the application.
5. Local County match of $329,193 (25%) is required for grant funding allocated to housing
rehabilitation and/or new construction activities for the HOME Investment Partnership
Grant. The 25% match percentage requirement is the same as the match requirement in
the 2002 HOME Investment Partnership Grant.
6. County Match is available in the Grant Match line items of the Community and Home
Improvement Division’s FY 2003 General Fund Budget, account numbers #19-610300-
70002-2872 and #19-610300-70004-2872. No additional appropriation is required.
7. Indirect costs of $264,082 are associated with this grant. However, indirect cost is not
paid due to administrative and planning limits for this grant.
8. The funding period is for the program year May 1, 2003, through April 30, 2004.
9. The resolution also amends the 2002 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Grant
Acceptance to reflect actual funding generated by the Home Improvement Revolving
Loan Fund and the 2002 Home Investment Partnership Act Revolving Loan Fund in the
program year period of May 1, 2002, through April 30, 2003.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 231.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03135
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – ROUGE-OAKLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES PROJECT:
$85,000 GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner proposes to implement the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System General Wastewater Discharge Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Separate Storm Water
Drainage Systems issued by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the County of Wayne through the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project
has offered technical assistance and Federal grants to government entities for addressing and improving
the water quality and recreational use of the Rouge River; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the grant is to enable the County and local units of government within the
Rouge River and other watersheds to evaluate alternative approaches for controlling sources of water
pollution; and
WHEREAS illicit discharge elimination, public education and sub-watershed management planning are
considered examples of the types of activities included in the Storm Water General Permit which will
assist in restoring the water quality of the Rouge River and other river systems within Oakland County;
and
WHEREAS Oakland County Drain Commissioner has applied for and was awarded $85,000 of Federal
grant reimbursement from the County of Wayne; and
WHEREAS the total project cost is $170,000 of which $85,000 is Oakland County and other services in-
kind matching funds; and
WHEREAS the required County match will be met with existing OCDC personnel time already assigned
this task, as well as local volunteer efforts, and documented donations and free services; and
WHEREAS no additional County personnel or monies are required, and all grant funds will go towards the
Rouge-Oakland Public Education Activities Project; and
WHEREAS the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) has established grant
conditions and regulations that require the County to act as the responsible party with respect to the
grant, including those provisions described within 40 C.F.R. Part 31; and
WHEREAS the USEPA will supervise the grant and grant conditions in order that the grant be used in
accordance with the requirements of the law; 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 $85,000 for the Rouge-Oakland Public
Education Activities Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner and the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners are authorized to sign the grant agreement and to approve grant modification and
extensions, within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grant agreement
approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Drain Commission, Grant Agreement between County of Wayne and the
Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s office, Attachments A, B, and C on file in County Clerk office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03135)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – ROUGE-OAKLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES PROJECT:
$85,000 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 Grant is to enable the County and local units of government within the Rouge River
Watershed to evaluate alternative approaches for controlling sources of water pollution,
increase public education, improve water quality and recreational use of the Rouge River.
2. The Rouge Oakland Public Education Activities Project cost is $170,000.00 with County
match of 50%, or $85,000.00.
3. This is a one-time grant and therefore indirect costs for this particular grant were not
calculated in the County’s indirect cost plan.
4. The County match will be met with existing Drain Commissioner personnel and other in-
kind services from documented donations and volunteer services. No additional General
Fund Monies required.
5. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 231.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03136
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (GENERAL MILL SUPPLY CO.
PROJECT) - CITY OF WIXOM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the Board of Directors of The
Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland designating a Project Area and Project
District Area for a project (General Mill Supply Co. Project) under the Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive of the County of Oakland
of two additional directors to the Board of said Economic Development Corporation in connection with
said Project, in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments of Ron Nordstrom and Kevin Hinckley, who
are representative of neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by said Project,
to the Board of Directors of The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby
confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such additional Directors shall cease to serve
when the Project is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan
therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby
repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 231.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03128
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - POLICE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE
ANGELUS FOR 2003-2007
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 Dispatch services; and
WHEREAS at the request of the City of Lake Angelus the Sheriff’s Department has provided such
services to the City of Lake Angelus in the past; and
WHEREAS the City of Lake Angelus has requested that the Sheriff’s Department dispatch their police
calls; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed this contract and is in agreement with the attached
dispatch agreement; 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 $4,200 per year for four
years, between the County of Oakland and the City of Lake Angelus.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached Police Dispatch Agreement with the City of Lake
Angelus.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2003 – 2007 Police Dispatch Service Agreement Between the County of Oakland and the City of
Lake Angelus on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03128)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - POLICE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE
ANGELUS FOR 2003-2007
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 Lake Angelus has requested to enter into a four year contract with the Oakland
County Sheriff for police dispatch services to the city beginning approximately June 1, 2003.
2. Contract rates are $1,400 for 2003 and $4,200 per year for 2004 through 2007.
3. The revenue generated from this contract will be placed in the Communications unit to offset
the costs associated with the increased workload.
4. An amendment is recommended for the Fiscal Year 2003 budget and Fiscal Year 2004
County Executive Recommended budget as follows:
Fund Dept OCA PCA Object FY 2003 FY 2004
Revenue
101 43 013901 41000 0449 Dispatch Serv $ 1,400 $ 4,200
Expend
101 43 023901 41000 2002 Overtime $ 1,400 $ 4,200
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 231.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03129
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS - TORNADO
WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971,
and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within
the Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as has been the policy
previously established by the Board of Commissioners by various Miscellaneous Resolutions, whereby
local units pay seventy-five percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical
costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the Village of Franklin, has executed the attached purchase agreement; and
WHEREAS the Village of Franklin has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total estimated cost of
one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the Village of Franklin agrees that Oakland
County will retain ownership of the siren and will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical
costs for said siren purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
contract with the Village of Franklin for the purchase of one (1) tornado siren.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is contingent upon the execution
of the attached written agreement between the County and the Village of Franklin.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Village of Franklin Tornado Sirens Budget Summary and Severe Weather Warning System
Interlocal Agreement Between Oakland County and Village of Franklin on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03129)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – TORNADO
WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN
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 Village of Franklin has issued a purchase agreement for one (1) warning siren and
has requested to become part of the County’s centrally activated tornado warning
system.
2. The total cost of the siren is $21,000.
3. The Village of Franklin has agreed to pay $15,750, seventy-five percent (75%) of the
estimated cost of the siren.
4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated cost, $5,250.
5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership and be responsible for
the maintenance and electrical costs for the sirens.
6. Funds are available in the FY 2003 Emergency Response and Preparedness budget to
cover cost.
7. No additional budget amendments are necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 231.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03137
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – 2003 STATE
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SHSGP) ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management Division, has received
funding through a federal grant to provide equipment to local governmental agencies for emergency
response; and
WHEREAS an Oakland County Needs Assessment was conducted for the State in 2001 for future grant
funds in accordance with the Michigan Three-Year Domestic Preparedness Strategy; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County $328,384 for equipment for the 2003
State Homeland Security Grant Program; and
WHEREAS the purpose is to provide funds for the procurement of specialized emergency response
equipment that will enhance the basic defensive capabilities of the state to respond to an incident of
domestic terrorism or incident involving weapons of mass destruction; and
WHEREAS this grant is 100% federal pass through funded and does not require a County match; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review and
the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
grant funding from the State of Michigan in the amount of $328,384 for equipment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Emergency Response and Preparedness Executive Summary State Homeland
Security Grant Program 2003 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03137)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – 2003 STATE
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SHSGP) 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. Oakland County conducted a Needs Assessment for the State in 2001 for future grant
funds in accordance with the Michigan Three-Year Domestic Preparedness Strategy.
2 The County Executive – Emergency Response and Preparedness Division has been
awarded $328,384, for the purchase of specialized equipment.
3. The specialized equipment will enhance the capability of state and local agencies to
respond to incident of domestic terrorism or incidents involving weapons of mass
destruction.
4. The grant agreement is for the period of May 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003.
5. The grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract
Review Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
6. An amendment to the FY 2003 budget is recommended as specified below:
Revenue
1-11-276-100603-70001-0113 Grants - Federal $328,384
Expense
2-11-276-200603-70001-9158 Vehicles $290,000
2-11-276-200603-70001-3364 Protective Cloth. & Equip. 38,384
$328,384
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long,
McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, were adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03106)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION -
TRANSFER OF WATER AND SEWER BILLING FUNCTION AND STAFF TO THE DRAIN
COMMISSIONER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03106 on
June 3, 2003, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #03106)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION – TRANSFER
OF WATER AND SEWER BILLING FUNCTION AND STAFF TO THE DRAIN COMMISSIONER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03106 on May 14, 2003, reports
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03106
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION – TRANSFER
OF WATER AND SEWER BILLING FUNCTION AND STAFF TO THE DRAIN COMMISSIONER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Management and Budget, Fiscal Services Division provides billing and
accounting services to the various water and sewer systems owned by local communities and maintained
by the Drain Commissioner; and
WHEREAS in order to properly provide this service, the Fiscal Services Division has ten (10) positions
assigned to this function; and
WHEREAS of the total staff positions assigned to this function, two positions, one (1) Accountant II
(#12650-02322) and one (1) Account Clerk II (#12650-07104) provide accounting services which report
transactions in the County’s financial system and become a part of the County’s Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR); and
WHEREAS the remaining eight (8) positions oversee and operate the billing function for the water and
sewer systems, which are owned by municipalities but operated by the Drain Commissioner; and
WHEREAS the County Executive and the Drain Commissioner believe that service to the local systems
would be enhanced by having the water and sewer billing function, and the associated staff, transferred to
the Drain Commissioner, leaving the accounting function with the Fiscal Services Division.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
transfer of the water and sewer system billing function from the County Executive – Department of
Management and Budget to the Drain Commissioner.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners also approves the
creation of a new unit within the Drain Commissioner Operations and Maintenance Division to be titled
the Customer Services Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following positions be transferred from the Department of
Management and Budget, Fiscal Services Division, Water and Sewer Unit (#12650) to the Drain
Commissioner, Operations and Maintenance Division, Customer Services Unit effective May 31, 2003:
Supervisor II–Fiscal Services #02774
Junior Accountant #01906
Junior Accountant #02631
Account Clerk II #01616
Account Clerk II #01718
Account Clerk II #01945
Account Clerk II #02381
Office Assistant I #09991
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the position titled Supervisor II – Fiscal Services be reclassified to a
new classification of Supervisor – Drain Customer Services.
BE IT FURTER RESOLVED that the FY 2003 and FY 2004 Budget be amended, as specified below, to
reflect this transfer of function and staff:
FUND 701 WATER & SEWER TRUST FY 2003 FY 2004
EXPENDITURES
2-12-100050-27002-2001 Salaries ($119,929) ($346,462)
2-12-100050-27002-2074 Fringe Benefits ( 269) ( 776)
2-12-100050-27002-2075 Workers Comp. ( 265) ( 766)
2-12-100050-27002-2077 Retirement ( 19,621) ( 56,684)
2-12-100050-27002-2078 Hospitalization ( 17,997) ( 51,991)
2-12-100050-27002-2079 Social Security ( 11,765) ( 33,988)
2-12-100050-27002-2080 Dental ( 1,832) ( 5,292)
2-12-100050-27002-2081 Disability ( 348) ( 1,005)
2-12-100050-27002-2082 Unemployment ( 90) ( 260)
2-12-100050-27002-2085 Optical ( 261) ( 755)
2-12-100050-27002-2304 Accounting Svs. 172,377 497,979
$ -0- $ -0-
FUND 701
2-61-211005-10005-2001 Salaries $ 119,929 $ 346,462
2-61-211005-10005-2074 Fringe Benefits 269 776
2-61-211005-10005-2075 Workers Comp. 265 766
2-61-211005-10005-2077 Retirement 19,621 56,684
2-61-211005-10005-2078 Hospitalization 17,997 51,991
2-61-211005-10005-2079 Social Security 11,765 33,988
2-61-211005-10005-2080 Dental 1,832 5,292
2-61-211005-10005-2081 Disability 348 1,005
2-61-211005-10005-2082 Unemployment 90 260
2-61-211005-10005-2085 Optical 261 755
2-61-100050-27002-2304 Accounting Svs. ( 172,377) ( 497,979)
$ -0- $ -0-
TOTAL $ -0- $ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moss supported by Suarez the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moss supported by Palmer the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moss supported by Middleton the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
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A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman, Coulter. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03125)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN'S VILLAGE, 2003-2005 WATERFORD
SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be amended to add the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized
to sign the contract agreement and to approve contract modifications and extensions within 15%
of the original contract consistent with the contract agreement as originally approved.
The Finance Committee further reports the operating agreement is standard for multi-year
intergovernmental agreements and is reviewed annually to assess the appropriateness of service, staff
and costs.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03125
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE, 2003-2005 WATERFORD
SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS providing a quality education for residents of Children’s Village is an essential component of
the facility’s treatment program; and
WHEREAS Oakland County and the Waterford School District have historically contracted to ensure a
quality education through the provision of educational and administrative staff by the District, reimbursed
by the County; and
WHEREAS representatives of the County and the Waterford School District have reached agreement as
to staffing requirements, contract language, and estimates of revenues and expenditures as detailed on
attachments; and
WHEREAS in order to maintain a quality level of education the negotiated agreement is proposed for
three (3) school years beginning July 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2006, with annual budget negotiations
to begin no later than February 28 of each year; and
WHEREAS the funding for this agreement is subject to the County Board of Commissioners’ budget
process; and
WHEREAS this agreement is included in the County Executive’s Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
attached agreement with the Waterford School District and that the Chairperson of the Board is
authorized to sign said agreement.
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 Contract/Program Review Request and Department of Human Services/Children’s Village School
Operating Agreement with Waterford School District for Fiscal Years 2003, 2004, and 2005 on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03125)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE, 2003-2005 WATERFORD
SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
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. Oakland County and the Waterford School District have historically contracted to ensure a
quality education for residents of the Children’s Village through the provision of educational
and administrative staff by the District.
2. In order to maintain a quality level of education the negotiated agreement is proposed for
three (3) school years beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2006, with annual budget
negotiations to begin no later than February 28 of each year.
3. Total net cost for Fiscal Year 2003/04 is $590,363. This is an increase of $167,080 from the
previous FY2002/03 agreement of $423,283.
4. Funding relating to the acceptance of this agreement has been included in the Fiscal Year
2004 budget, no budget amendments are required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Suarez the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Gregory, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford.
(21)
NAYS: Hatchett, Long, McMillin. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03138
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIN CLIENT COMPUTING PROPOSAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has identified Thin Client computing as a strategy
for the execution of commonly used application software on a group of servers allowing the end-user
devices to be a personal computer or Thin Client device and has recognized Thin Client computing as
means to control future operating costs; and
WHEREAS Thin Client computing allows County wide application software upgrades to be performed in a
timely manner and Thin Client computing devices require less hours for service and support; and
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WHEREAS Thin Client computing provides many other benefits such as improving the ability to manage
software licenses, increased flexibility in disaster recovery planning, extension of the useful life of the
current personal computers by configuring the personal computers with Thin Client agent software; and
WHEREAS Thin Client computing can reduce energy consumption by using Thin Client devices and Thin
Client computing increases data security by centralizing data storage for backup and anti-virus protection.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
implementation of the Thin Client Computing Phase 1.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Thin Client Computing Phase 1 and Phase 2 Proposal on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
AUTHORITY BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the recommendation from the CMH Application
Study Group to fill the vacancy for the Community Mental Health Authority Board, recommends the filling
of that vacancy as follows:
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY BOARD (Three-Year Term ending 3/31/06)
Dr. Steffan Taub (General Public)
The CMH Application Study Group used the following criteria to make their recommendation:
• Permanent resident of Oakland County
• Person sensitive and aware of the needs of the physically and mentally challenged citizens of
the County
• Person with a medical background and history of working with mental health consumers
• Person who will commit the necessary time to perform the duties required to be on the board
• Must be a team player willing to work as part of a “Board Team” to accomplish consensus
goals and objectives
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Jamian the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Scott the appointment of Dr. Steffan Taub to the Community Mental
Health Services Board be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt,
Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman,
Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointment was confirmed.
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REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancies on the Public Services Committee,
due to the resignations of Lawrence A. Obrecht as County Commissioner and David L. Moffitt,
recommends the filling of those vacancies as follows:
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Sue Ann Douglas
Christine Long
Upon approval of these appointments, Sue Ann Douglas will discontinue her appointment on the Planning
and Building Committee, and Christine Long will discontinue her appointment on the Personnel
Committee.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Crawford the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Moss the appointment of Sue Ann Douglas and Christine Long to the
Public Services Committee be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss,
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 appointment was confirmed.
REPORT (MISC. #03131)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – HONORING AND CONGRATULATING THE DETROIT
REGIONAL CHAMBER ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03131 on June 12,
2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the above-
mentioned resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03131
BY: Thomas A. Law, District #17, David L. Moffitt, District #15, Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - HONORING AND CONGRATULATING THE DETROIT
REGIONAL CHAMBER ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Detroit Regional Chamber is the largest chamber of commerce in the United States and
has been in existence for 100 years; and
WHEREAS forty-three percent of the Detroit Regional membership is located in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Regional Chamber is daily achieving its mission of powering the economy of
southeast Michigan, which greatly benefits the businesses and residents of Oakland County; and
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WHEREAS the Detroit Regional Chamber has supported the concept of regionalism in southeast
Michigan, representing the concerns of business in the region as a whole; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Regional Chamber successfully advocates for sound public policy on behalf of its
members at the local, regional, state and national levels; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Regional Chamber has implemented programs promoting diversity and has won
recognition for the quality of its efforts to become an employer of choice; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Regional Chamber is committed to promoting the interests of its members in the
global marketplace through economic development efforts; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Regional Chamber is recognized as a highly respected partner and leader in
shaping the vision to strengthen the economy in Southeast Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby honors
and congratulates the Detroit Regional Chamber on the occasion of the celebration of its 100th
Anniversary.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS LAW, DAVID MOFFITT, EILEEN
KOWALL, BILL BULLARD, PETER WEBSTER,
WILLIAM R. PATTERSON, THOMAS F.
MIDDLETON, JOHN A. SCOTT, EILEEN T.
KOWALL, CHRISTINE LONG, JEFF POTTER,
HUGH D. CRAWFORD, MATTIE HATCHETT,
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, MARTIN
KNOLLENBERG, MICHAEL ROGERS, GREG
JAMIAN, CHARLES PALMER, CHUCK MOSS,
VINCENT GREGORY, HELAINE ZACK, ERIC
COLEMAN, GEORGE W. SUAREZ, DAVID
COULTER
Moved by Patterson supported by Bullard the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Bullard the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Voted on resolution:
AYES: Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson,
Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas,
Gregory, Hatchett. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03139
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS nine (9) Personnel Department employees recently elected to retire from County employment
through the Early Retirement Incentive Program, Miscellaneous Resolution #03043; and
WHEREAS those employees represent approximately 18% of the total Personnel Department staff and
50% of the supervisory positions within the Department creating both challenges and opportunities for
change; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Department contributed $231,632 toward the Budget Task goals during Phase
I of Budget reductions through position deletions; and
WHEREAS the attached reorganization proposal will result in additional savings while meeting the
County's current and emerging Human Resources needs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
reorganization of the Personnel Department as shown on the attached organization charts.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to retitle the Personnel Department to Human Resources Department and
retitle divisions as follows:
From To
Personnel Administration Human Resources Administration
Employee Relations Human Resources-Employee Relations
Human Resources Human Resources-General
and to retitle certain classifications as follows:
From To
Director-Personnel Director-Human Resources
Deputy Director-Personnel Deputy Director-Human Resources
Personnel Analyst I Human Resources Analyst I
Personnel Analyst II Human Resources Analyst II
Personnel Analyst III Human Resources Analyst III
and to retitle units as follows:
From To
Training & Development Organizational Development & Training
Classifications & Job
Evaluation Compensation & Workforce Planning
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create two (2) new positions, one (1) PR funded 1,000hr/yr PTNE Office
Assistant I in the Training & Development unit, and one (1) GF/GP funded FTNE Human Resources
Analyst II, in the Selection & Placement unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete three (3) vacant positions, one (1) Employee Benefits Specialist,
15520-03561 and two (2) Summer Business Assistants, 15525-09511 and 15410-03946.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create the following new classifications:
- Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Analyst, salary grade 14, OT Exempt
- Supv-Organizational Development and Training, OT Exempt, and excepted from placement on
the Salary Administration Plan at the following salary range:
BASE 1YEAR 2 YEAR 3YEAR 4YEAR 5YEAR
$61,421 $65,118 $68,818 $72,513 $76,214 $79,916
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to reclassify certain positions:
From To
Pers Analyst III, gr 13 Supv-Admin Services, gr 11
15415-03445
Pers Analyst III, gr 13 Personnel Analyst II, gr 11
15402-09737
User Support Spec III, gr 13 HRIS Analyst, gr 14
15415-01765
I/O Psychologist, gr 16 Supv-Organizational Dev &
15401-00109 Training, new class, excepted from Salary Admin Plan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to transfer positions as follows:
- I/O Psychologist (15401-00109) from HR/Administration to Employee Relations/Training &
Dev
- Personnel Analyst III (15402-03138) from HR/Selection & Placement to Employee
Relations/Training & Dev
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to change the funding for positions:
Pos # Class From To
15415-09274 Clerk 2000hr FTNE 1000hr PTNE
15401-00109 I/O Psychologist GF/GP PR
15402-03138 Pers Anal III GF/GP PR
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all references to Personnel Department or Department of Personnel in
any county policy, rule, regulation or resolution shall be deemed to mean Human Resources Department
and such Human Resources Department shall be the county department responsible for personnel,
employee relations and human resource functions referred to in the Merit System Resolution,
Miscellaneous Resolution 4606, September 19, 1966, the Optional Unified Form of County Government
Act, 1973 P.A. 139, as amended.
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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 #03115
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – CHANGE TO MERIT RULES 13 AND 22 RELATED TO THE
USE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITHOUT PAY FOR BUDGETARY OR ORGANIZATIONAL
PURPOSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in response to Oakland County’s existing budget challenges, the County Executive has
authorized and is encouraging the use of Administrative Leave Without Pay For Budgetary or
Organizational Purposes in an effort to reduce salary expenses; and
WHEREAS the Merit Rules allow an employee to utilize up to 10 days of leave without pay per calendar
year without an impact on benefit date; and
WHEREAS the proposed Merit Rule changes have the potential to further encourage the use of
Administrative Leave Without Pay for Budgetary or Organizational Purposes by allowing up to 120 days
of this leave be taken per calendar year without impacting an employee’s benefit date; and
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution requires that all changes in the rules
and regulations of the Merit System shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners at a regular
meeting of the Board and shall become effective thirty (30) days after such meeting unless an objection is
received in writing by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, in which case the objection shall
become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading and distribution of this notice and copies of the
proposed changes to Merit Rules 13 and 22, to all commissioners present and absent, is considered as
the official submission to the Board of Commissioners of the described changes in Rules 13 and 22.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed Change in Merit System Rule on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Middleton supported by Potter the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson,
Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gregory,
Hatchett, Jamian. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03140
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – RUMMELL RELIEF DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
WHEREAS pursuant to Chapter 20 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, MCL 280.461 et
seq., (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Drain Code"), and as a matter of public health, the Rummell
Relief Drainage District was established and the cost of the construction, operation and maintenance of
the Rummell Relief Drain ("Drain") was apportioned against the City of Southfield, the City of Lathrup
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Village, the Village of Beverly Hills, the Township of Southfield and the County of Oakland (herein, the
"Public Corporations"); and
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 478 of the Drain Code, the Rummell Relief Drainage District, through its
Drainage Board, is required to operate and maintain the Rummell Drain, apportion the necessary costs
and expenses incurred in the administration, operation and maintenance of the Rummell Drain; and such
costs and expenses which are not otherwise covered by contract shall be paid by the Public Corporations
assessed for the cost of the Drain; and
WHEREAS there exists a public health necessity to plan, design and reconstruct the open channel of the
existing Drain (hereinafter referred to as the "Project"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to improve and repair the existing Rummell Drain and to pay such costs and
expenses with interest thereon to the Drainage District in installments extending over a period not
exceeding twenty-five (25) years; and pursuant to the Drain Code, the Drainage District is authorized to
issue Drainage District Bonds (the "Bonds") and, County of Oakland may pledge its full faith and credit for
the payment of such Bonds and the interest thereon; and
WHEREAS there is an urgent need of such improvements in order to promote the health and welfare of
the residents thereof, which facilities would likewise benefit the County and its residents, and the parties
hereto have concluded that such facilities can be provided and financed most economically and efficiently
by the Drainage District through the exercise of the powers conferred by the Drain Code; and
WHEREAS the consulting engineers have prepared preliminary plans for the Project and estimates of the
cost and period of usefulness thereof, all of which have been submitted to and approved by the Drainage
Board and the governing body of each Public Corporation and placed on file with the office of the Oakland
County Drain Commissioner; and
WHEREAS it is proposed that the cost of the Project be financed in part by the issuance of the Bonds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT. The Rummell Relief Drain Reconstruction Project Contract
dated as of __________ ____, 2003 between the County, the City of Southfield, the City of
Lathrup Village, the Village of Beverly Hills, and the Township of Southfield, which form of
contract is attached hereto as Exhibit A be and the same is approved and adopted, and the
Chairman of the County Board of Commissioners is authorized and directed to execute and
deliver the same for and on behalf of the County, in as many counterparts as may be deemed
advisable, after the Contract has been executed by the appropriate officials of the City of
Southfield, the City of Lathrup Village, the Village of Beverly Hills, and the Township of Southfield.
2. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of the Drain Code of 1956, as
amended, the Board of Commissioners of the County hereby pledges irrevocably the full faith and
credit of the County for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds and
agrees that, in the event the City of Southfield, the City of Lathrup Village, the Village of Beverly
Hills, the Township of Southfield or the County shall fail or neglect to account to the County
Treasurer of the County for the amount of any contract payments when due, the amount thereof
shall be advanced immediately from County funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to make
such advancement to the extent necessary.
3. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and credit, the County advances out
of County funds all or any part of an installment and interest, it shall be the duty of the County
Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County, to take all actions and proceedings and pursue all
remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such sums so paid.
4. The County Executive is authorized and directed, if necessary, to file an application to the
Department of Treasury of the State of Michigan on behalf of the County for permission to issue
and sell the Bonds.
5. The County Treasurer is authorized to approve the circulation of a preliminary and final
official statement for the Bonds, to cause the preparation of those portions of the preliminary and
final official statement that pertain to the County, and to do all other things necessary for
compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Rule") . The County Treasurer is authorized to execute and deliver such certificates and to
do all other things that are necessary to effectuate the sale and delivery of the Bonds.
6. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver in the name and on
behalf of the County (i) a certificate of the County to comply with the requirements for a
continuing disclosure undertaking of the County pursuant to subsection (b) (5) of the Rule and (ii)
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amendments to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of such certificate
(the certificate and any amendments thereto are collectively referred to herein as the "Continuing
Disclosure Certificate"). The County hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and
carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The remedies for any
failure of the County to comply with and carry out the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure
Certificate shall be as set forth therein.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Rummell Relief Drain Reconstruction Project Contract, Exhibit A and Exhibit B on file in County
Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03141
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: WASTE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION – CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABLE
DISPOSAL CAPACITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County's 1994 Amendments to the 1990 Solid Waste Management Plan Update
require that annually, on or before June 30, the Board demonstrate and certify available remaining
disposal capacity for all Act 451 non-hazardous solid wastes generated within the County; and
WHEREAS a finding that sufficient capacity is available (more than 66 months beyond June 30) equates
to a moratorium during the following year on the use of the interim siting mechanism contained in the
1994 Amendments for the siting of additional landfill capacity in the County; and
WHEREAS Act 451 as amended, concludes that failure to adopt a required annual certification is
equivalent to a finding that less than a sufficient amount of capacity is available and the interim siting
mechanism will then be operative on the first day of the following January; and
WHEREAS a review has been conducted of the current and projected Act 451 non-hazardous waste
stream generated within the county, the current volume reduction efforts being achieved by the County's
residents and businesses, current inter-county flow arrangements and of available remaining disposal
capacity both within the County and within nearby counties; and
WHEREAS the analysis contained in the County Executive's report titled "Demonstration of Available
Disposal Capacity - June 3, 2003" shows clearly that disposal capacity is available for the County's Act
451 non-hazardous waste stream beyond December 31, 2008 (which date is 66 months beyond June 30,
2003) as is summarized on the Exhibit attached.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies
that sufficient disposal capacity exists so that the interim siting mechanism for the siting of additional
landfill capacity within the County as contained within the 1994 Amendments to the 1990 Solid Waste
Management Plan Update will not become operational until January 1, 2005 or later, such date to be
identified in a future certification.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Solid Waste Plan on file in County Clerk’s office.
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Moved by Palmer supported by McMillin the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett,
Jamian, Knollenberg. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03117)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF/CIRCUIT COURT – POSITION CHANGES TO REDUCE OUT-COUNTY PLACEMENT
OF INMATES AND PREVENT JAIL OVERCROWDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03117 on May 14, 2003, reports
with the recommendation that the resolution be amended by adding an additional WHEREAS paragraph
after the 13th WHEREAS:
"WHEREAS the Oakland County Probation Department has agreed to devote three full-time
positions (Probation Department positions are entirely funded by the State of Michigan) for the
purpose of preparing pre-sentence investigation reports providing that the 'gatekeeper' positions
are created; and"
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #03117)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF/CIRCUIT COURT – POSITION CHANGES TO REDUCE OUT-COUNTY PLACEMENT
OF INMATES AND PREVENT JAIL OVERCROWDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03117 on
June 3, 2003, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03117
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF/CIRCUIT COURT – POSITION CHANGES TO REDUCE OUT-COUNTY PLACEMENT
OF INMATES AND PREVENT JAIL OVERCROWDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the number of Oakland County inmates being housed outside of Oakland County has
increased dramatically over the past year; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 Adopted Budget included an initial appropriation of $700,000 for out-county
housing of inmates; and
WHEREAS an additional $750,000 was appropriated by Miscellaneous Resolution #03043, “Amendment
to the Fiscal Year 2003 General Appropriations Act and the Fiscal Year 2003 and Fiscal Year 2004
Budget”, adopted on March 6, 2003, for a total appropriation of $1,450,000; and
WHEREAS the most recent projection indicates that out-county placement expenditures will still be over
budget by approximately $300,000 based on the utilization to date for fiscal 2003; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan is facing significant budget shortfalls for FY 2004 and beyond; and
WHEREAS the State has proposed to reduce the State prison capacity as well as reduce reimbursement
to counties for housing of deferred offenders (such reduction is expected to impact the County’s
reimbursement by between $1.9 million and $2.4 million in fiscal 2004); and
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WHEREAS the State’s plan will put additional pressure on the County’s jail population and add burden to
the County’s own budget shortfall, which has $5.4 million remaining as the budget reduction target for FY
2004; and
WHEREAS a Jail Utilization Task Force has been meeting for process improvement and to develop
recommendations for reducing the jail census, with members consisting of representatives from the Board
of Commissioners, County Executive Administration, Circuit Court, Circuit Court Probation, 52nd District
Court, Sheriff, Prosecutor, Community Corrections, Corporation Counsel, Information Technology,
Management and Budget, and Personnel; and
WHEREAS the Jail Utilization Task Force recommends closing L Building and utilize the savings from the
L Building closure to achieve the following: convert a portion of the new Work Release Facility to move
minimum to medium security inmates from the annex in order to free up space, create a “gatekeeper”
function within Circuit Court to accelerate the completion of pre-sentence and other reports, and to
provide additional deputies within the courthouse to transport inmates to the courtrooms and provide for a
vehicle for inmate transfer to/from Clarkston District Court; and
WHEREAS to accomplish the above objectives the Sheriff and County Executive are requesting that the
Sheriff’s L Building be closed, the inmates moved to other locations, and that the fourteen (14) positions
associated with the facility be deleted; and
WHEREAS in order to move and secure inmates into the new Work Release Facility, five (5) Deputy I
positions and one (1) Deputy II position are requested; and
WHEREAS in an effort to reduce transport delays to the court and provide support in this area, the
creation of eight (8) Deputy I positions requested, six of which will be for court detention, and two
positions are to cover the addition of two new Circuit Court Judges on January 1, 2003; and
WHEREAS in order to accomplish the Circuit Court objectives the Court is requesting to create a Program
Evaluation Analyst position and a Technical Assistant to provide a gatekeeper function to monitor and
expedite the processing of criminal cases involving jail time; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court Chief Court Clerk position has assumed a greater role in docket
management initiatives and other duties and responsibilities, and the Personnel Department reviewed the
change in duties and recommends that the salary grade level be increased from salary grade nine to
salary grade eleven; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that the above recommendation will result in $359,627 savings in position costs
on an annual basis as well as save 35,700 days in out-county inmate housing approximating $1,250,000
in avoided costs annually, as well as 28,470 reduced bed days in the jail; and
WHEREAS operating costs are required for vehicle rental and there is a significant reduction in Out
County Prisoner Housing costs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Sheriff’s L Building be closed and the following fourteen (14)
GF/GP positions and unit 43417 be deleted:
Position # Title Position # Title
43417-03081 Sergeant 43417-09368 Deputy I
43417-00494 Deputy II 43417-01078 Deputy II
43417-02017 Deputy II 43417-05123 Deputy I
43417-05507 Deputy I 43417-05508 Deputy I
43417-05509 Deputy I 43417-05510 Deputy I
43417-05581 Deputy II 43417-05582 Deputy II
43417-05583 Deputy I 43417-09367 Deputy I
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that five (5) GF/GP Deputy I positions and one (1) GF/GP Deputy II
position be created in the Sheriff Department/Corrective Services-Satellite Facilities Division/Work
Release Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that eight (8) GF/GP Deputy I positions be created in the Sheriff
Department/Corrective Services-Satellite Facilities Division/Court Services-Transport Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP Program Evaluation Analyst and one (1) GF/GP
Technical Assistant position be created in the Circuit Court/General Jurisdiction Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief – Court Clerk classification and position # 35301-05628 be
upwardly reclassified from Salary Grade 9 to Salary Grade 11.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Inmate Transport Van be added to the County fleet.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03117)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF/CIRCUIT COURT - POSITION CHANGES TO REDUCE OUT-COUNTY PLACEMENT
OF INMATES AND PREVENT JAIL OVERCROWDING
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. Miscellaneous Resolution authorizes the closure of L building and utilizing the savings to
reduce Out-County Placement of inmates and prevent jail overcrowding.
2. Implementation of the resolution requires the deletion of one (1) Sergeant position, five (5)
Deputy II positions and eight (8) Deputy I positions connected with the facility.
3. In addition, five (5) GF/GP Deputy I positions and one (1) GF/GP Deputy II position are to be
created in the Sheriff Department /Corrective Services Satellite Facilities Division/Work
Release and eight (8) GF/GP Deputy I positions are to be created in the Sheriff
Department/Corrective Services Satellite Facilities Division/Court Services-Transport Unit.
4. Funds for two (2) Deputy I positions in Sheriff Department/Corrective Services Satellite
Facilities Division/Court Services-Transport Unit are available in 90-101-290000-25000-3548
Security Expense.
5. The Circuit Court will have one (1) GF/GP Program Evaluation Analyst and one (1) GF/GP
Technical Assistant position created in the Circuit Court/General Jurisdiction Division and the
Chief - Court Clerk classification and position #35301-05628 be upwardly reclassified from
Salary Grade 9 to Salary Grade 11.
6. The addition of one (1) Inmate Transport Van will be sought from Federal Grant Funds.
7. Excess Funds resulting from this action have been designated as additions to the Budget
Task: Dept 90-101-29000-25000-9006.
8. A budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2003 and the Fiscal Year 2004
County Executive Recommended budget as follows:
General Fund FY 2003 FY 2004
Expenditure
90-101-290000-25000-3548 Security Expense ($108,419) $ -0-
43-101-023401-21300-1001 Salaries ( 219,284) (512,795)
43-101-023401-21300-2074 Fringe Benefits ( 101,987) (317,487)
43-101-023401-21300-2002 Overtime ( 63,950) (127,900)
43-101-023401-21300-2004 Holiday Overtime ( 6,300) ( 12,600)
43-101-023401-21300-3052 Laundry Cleaning -0- ( 500)
43-101-023401-21300-4012 Bedding and Linen ( 1,500) ( 3,000)
43-101-023401-21300-4076 Dry Goods ( 1,000) ( 2,000)
43-101-023401-21300-4100 FA Expend. Equip ( 1,500) ( 3,000)
43-101-023335-22000-2572 Contracted Services ( 37,850) -0-
43-101-023301-21400-4240 Medical Supplies ( 2,130) -0-
43-101-023301-21400-4072 Drugs ( 29,530) -0-
43-101-023301-21400-2920 Hospital Prisoners ( 37,052) -0-
43-101-023301-21400-4036 Custodial Supplies ( 12,000) -0-
43-101-023301-21400-3268 Outside Prisoner Housing 300,000 -0-
43-101-023401-21700-1001 Salaries 56,183 182,591
43-101-023401-21700-2074 Fringe Benefits 23,093 75,045
43-101-023401-42300-1001 Salaries 69,464 225,752
43-101-023401-42300-2074 Fringe Benefits 28,552 92,784
35-101-230000-21200-1001 Salaries 23,680 76,962
35-101-230000-21200-2074 Fringe Benefits 9,653 31,373
90-101-290000-25000-9006 Budget Task 111,877 294,775
Total $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Crawford supported by Hatchett the resolution be adopted.
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Moved by Crawford supported by Coulter the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Coulter the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Kowall the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation
in the Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Law, Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Knollenberg, Kowall. (23)
NAYS: None (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03127)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: 52nd DISTRICT COURT – PERSONNEL CHANGES TO MEET 50% REDUCTION
REQUIREMENT IN COST OF POSITIONS VACATED THROUGH INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR
RETIREMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03127 on June 4, 2003, reports
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03127
BY: Public Services, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT – PERSONNEL CHANGES TO MEET 50% REDUCTION
REQUIREMENT IN COST OF POSITIONS VACATED THROUGH INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR
RETIREMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners Miscellaneous Resolution #02236 requires that a 50% reduction
in the cost of positions vacated through the Incentive Program for Retirement shall be adhered to before
filling retirement vacancies; and
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court had 6 employees who opted to retire under this program; and
WHEREAS the Department's 50% cost reduction goal is $168,345; and
WHEREAS to meet the 50% cost reduction goal, the 52nd District Court proposes personnel changes in
Division I-Novi, Division II-Clarkston, Division III-Rochester Hills and Division IV-Troy; and
WHEREAS in Division I-Novi the proposed changes include the deletion of one Certified Electronic
Operator and two 520 hour Summer Clerical positions and the creation of two 1,000 hour part-time non-
eligible Certified Electronic Operator positions in the Administration unit; and
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court also requests the deletion of one District Court Clerk II and creation of
one 1,000 hour, PTNE Community Service Officer position in the Probation Unit of Division I; and
WHEREAS in Division II - Clarkston the deletion of one 520 hour Summer Clerical position in the
Administration unit is requested; and
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WHEREAS in Division III - Rochester Hills the deletion of one District Court Clerk II, one Student, and two
520 hour Summer Clerical positions and the creation of two 1,000 hour part-time non-eligible District
Court Clerk II positions in the Administration unit are requested; and
WHEREAS in Division IV - Troy the deletion of one District Court Clerk II, one Student, and two 520 hour
Summer Clerical positions and the creation of two 1,000 hour part-time non-eligible District Court Clerk II
positions in the Administration unit are requested; and
WHEREAS as a result of these changes, the 52nd District Court meets the required 50% reduction in the
cost of positions vacated through the Incentive Program for Retirement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
following personnel changes in the 52nd District Court:
• Division I - Novi
- Deletion of one (1) full-time Certified Electronic Operator (Pos. #32201- 06872).
- Creation of two (2) 1,000 hour part-time non-eligible Certified Electronic Operator positions in
the Administration unit.
- Deletion of two (2) 520 hour Summer Clerical (Pos. #32201-04019 and 04020).
- Deletion of one (1) District Court Clerk II (Pos.#32205-01849).
- Creation of one (1) 1,000 hour PTNE Community Service Officer position in the Probation Unit.
• Division II - Clarkston
- Deletion of one (1) 520 hour Summer Clerical position (Pos. #32301-04022).
• Division III - Rochester Hills
- Deletion of one (1) District Court Clerk II (Pos. #32401-02387).
- Creation of two (2) 1,000 hour part-time non-eligible District Court Clerk II positions in the
Administration unit.
- Deletion of one (1) Student (Pos. #32401-00605).
- Deletion of two (2) 520 hour Summer Clerical (Pos. #32401-04023 and 04031).
• Division IV - Troy
- Deletion of one (1) District Court Clerk II (Pos. # 32501-02411).
- Creation of two (2) 1,000 hour part-time non-eligible District Court Clerk II positions in the
Administration unit.
- Deletion of one (1) Student (Pos. #32501-0078).
- Deletion of two (2) 520 hour Summer Clerical (Pos. #32501-04025 and 04026).
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03127)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: 52nd DISTRICT COURT - PERSONNEL CHANGES TO MEET 50% REDUCTION
REQUIREMENT IN COST OF POSITIONS VACATED THROUGH INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR
RETIREMENT
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 Board of Commissioners Miscellaneous Resolution #02236 requires that a 50%
reduction in the cost of positions vacated through the Incentive Program for Retirement
shall be adhered to before filling retirement vacancies.
2. The 52nd District Court had 6 employees who opted to retire under this program the
Department's 50% cost reduction goal is $168,345; and
3. To meet the 50% cost reduction goal, the 52nd District Court proposes personnel
changes in Divisions I, II, III, and IV.
4. The position reductions by District Court are as follows:
• Division I – Novi
- Deletion of one (1) full-time Certified Electronic Operator (Pos.#32201- 06872).
- Creation of two (2) 1,000 hour part-time non-eligible Certified Electronic Operator
positions in the Administration unit.
- Deletion of two (2) 520 hour Summer Clerical (Pos.#32201-04019 and 04020).
- Deletion of one (1) District Court Clerk II (Pos.#32205-01849).
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- Creation of one (1) 1,000 hour PTNE Community Service Officer position in the
Probation Unit.
• Division II - Clarkston
- Deletion of one (1) 520 hour Summer Clerical position (Pos#32301-04022).
• Division III - Rochester Hills
- Deletion of one (1) District Court Clerk II (Pos.#32401-02387).
- Creation of two (2) 1,000 hour part-time non-eligible District Court Clerk II positions in
the Administration unit.
- Deletion of one (1) Student (Pos.#32401-00605).
-Deletion of two (2) 520 hour Summer Clerical (Pos.#32401-04023 and 04031).
• Division IV - Troy
- Deletion of one (1) District Court Clerk II (Pos #32501-02411).
- Creation of two (2) 1,000 hour part-time non-eligible District Court Clerk II positions in
the Administration unit.
- Deletion of one (1) Student (Pos.#32501-0078).
- Deletion of two (2) 520 hour Summer Clerical (Pos.#32501-04025 and 04026).
5. An amendment is recommended to the FY 2003 Budget and FY 2004 County Executive
Recommended as follows:
FY 2003 FY 2004
General Fund(101)
Expenditures
Dept. 32 52nd District Court:
2-32-201200-20001-2001 Salaries ($ 915) ($ 1,374)
2-32-201200-20001-2074 Fringes ( 3,627) ( 5,830)
2-32-205200-20006-2001 Salaries ( 5,024) ( 12,872)
2-32-205200-20006-2074 Fringes ( 4,429) ( 17,762)
2-32-205200-20006-3764 Trng, Psych & Med ( 4,896) ( 18,187)
2-32-401200-20001-2001 Salaries ( 4,495) ( 11,160)
2-32-401200-20001-2074 Fringes ( 3,115) ( 17,608
2-32-501200-20001-2001 Salaries ( 5,446) ( 9,668)
2-32-501200-20001-2074 Fringes ( 3,362) ( 12,571)
Sub-Total Dist. Ct. Budget ($35,309) ($107,032)
Dept. 90 Non-Departmental:
2-90-290000-25000-9084 Summer Employ. ($34,374) ($ 33,749)
2-90-290000-25000-9006 Budget Task 69,683 140,781
Sub-Total Non-Dept. Budget $ 35,309 $ 107,032
Net General Fund Amendment $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Crawford supported by Jamian the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Jamian the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg,
Kowall, Law. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03142
BY: Chuck Moss, District #15
IN RE: URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE MICHIGAN ITS SHARE OF FEDERAL TRANSIT
FUNDING AND FOR GREATER FUNDING FOR BUS PROJECTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The United States Congress reauthorizes transportation expenditures every five years, and
the current authorizing legislation, TEA 21 (Transportation Efficiency for the 21st Century), will be expiring
with Fiscal Year 2002/2003; and
WHEREAS Federal public transportation funding is appropriated by Congress as part of this
appropriations process; and
WHEREAS The State of Michigan historically receives no greater than 45% to 50% of the tax dollars it
sends to Washington as part of the national transit trust fund; and
WHEREAS As part of TEA 21, states have been guaranteed a minimum of 90% return of all tax dollars in
the highway trust fund but no guarantee was granted to transit projects; and
WHEREAS currently only 20% of Federal discretionary funding for transit projects may be allocated to
bus or bus facilities while 65% of all public transportation ridership is provided on buses in this country;
and
WHEREAS SMART is the public transit provider in southeastern Michigan and receives Federal
transportation funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports
SMART’s position and urges the Michigan Congressional delegation to support all measures that would
guarantee that a minimum of 90% return of all transit trust funds be returned to the state of origin.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a minimum of 33% of Federal transit discretionary funds be allocated
to bus and bus facility projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Clerk send copies of this resolution to all Michigan Senators and
Representatives and to SMART.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOSS, PALMER, PATTERSON, KOWALL,
CRAWFORD, SCOTT, POTTER, JAMIAN,
MOFFITT, BULLARD, ROGERS,
KNOLLENBERG, WEBSTER, COLEMAN,
GREGORY, SUAREZ, ZACK, COULTER,
HATCHETT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03143
BY: Chuck Moss, District #20 and Greg Jamian, District #16
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, Bloomfield Township has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for Bloomfield Township is $17,091.49 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to Bloomfield Township for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by Bloomfield Township as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$17,091.49 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay Bloomfield
Township for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHUCK MOSS
Copy of Bloomfield Township West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03144
BY: Chuck Moss, District #20
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
– FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; 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
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Birmingham is $6,720.39 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Birmingham for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control 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 West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$6,720.39 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
Birmingham for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices
are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHUCK MOSS
Copy of City of Birmingham West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03145
BY: Christine Long, District #7
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
AND VILLAGE OF WOLVERINE LAKE – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, Commerce Township and Village of Wolverine Lake
have submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in
connection with an eligible mosquito control project; and
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WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for Commerce Township and Village of Wolverine
Lake is $15,039.56 (Commerce Township $13,420.99, Village of Wolverine Lake $1,618.57) from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to Commerce Township and Village of Wolverine Lake for expenses
incurred in connection with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by Commerce Township and Village of Wolverine Lake as eligible for reimbursement
from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$15,039.56 (Commerce Township $13,420.99, Village of Wolverine Lake $1,618.57) from the West Nile
Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay Commerce Township and Village of Wolverine
Lake for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHRISTINE LONG
Copy of Charter Township of Commerce and Village of Wolverine Lake West Nile Virus Fund
Reimbursement Request, and Attachments A, B, and C on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03146
BY: Eric Coleman, District #23
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 4764 - AMENDMENT TO THE
BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT: CONTROL SHARES ACQUISITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1988, the state legislature enacted the Stacey, Bennett and Randall Shareholder Equity
Act (Public Act 58 of 1988), sometimes referred to as the Michigan Control Shares Acquisition Act, to help
Michigan public corporations hold off hostile takeover attempts; and
WHEREAS recent federal district court decisions and related litigation relative to an attempted takeover of
a large Michigan-based real estate investment trust, Taubman Centers, Inc., by an Indianapolis-based
REIT, the Simon Property Group, Inc. has initiated Michigan legislation to address issues regarding
corporate governance; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4764 was introduced to amend the Business Corporation Act as follows:
• Corporations whose board of directors are divided into classes (and have staggered terms),
shareholders could remove directors only for cause unless the articles of incorporation
allowed removal without cause. (Currently, the act says shareholders can remove a director
with or without cause unless the articles limit removal for cause only.)
• Amendments to the articles of incorporation of a corporation with publicly traded stock
would have to be proposed to the shareholders by the board of directors or by holders of
shares representing three-quarters of each class of the outstanding capital stock of the
corporation.
• The bill would specify that the formation of a group does not constitute a control share
acquisition of shares of an issuing public corporation held by members of the group.
• The acquisition act currently says that control shares acquired in a control share acquisition
have the same voting rights accorded the shares before the acquisition only to the extent
granted by a resolution approved by the shareholders. The bill would allow the resolution to
be approved by the shareholders "or directors"; and
WHEREAS HB 4764 restores the original legislative intent of the anti-takeover provisions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby support
House Bill 4764 and its proposed amendments to the Business Corporation Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the House Committee on Commerce and Labor, Representative Bill Huizenga, the
Oakland County delegation to the state legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and Oakland
County’s legislative lobbyists.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
COLEMAN, ZACK, GREGORY, SUAREZ,
MOFFITT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03147
BY: Eric Coleman, District #23
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR HB 4151 AND HB 4289 TO ADDRESS THE
HIGH COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR SENIORS AND WORKING FAMILIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the high cost of prescription drugs for Michigan residents is having a devastating impact on
residents in Michigan and Oakland County who are uninsured or lack adequate prescription drug
coverage; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4151 would create the Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act, to establish within the
Department of Community Health a program to provide discounted prescription drug prices to eligible
state residents who are either uninsured, underinsured, or state Medicaid recipients; and
WHEREAS under House Bill 4151, the State would negotiate substantial rebates from drug companies
and quantity discounts from drug retailers. The savings would be passed on to Michigan citizens who lack
prescription coverage; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4289 would create the Great Lakes Alliance for Affordable Drugs Act (GLAAD) to
provide an enlarged pool for the purchase of pharmaceutical products and services for uninsured and
publicly insured health care recipients; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4289 would create a multi-state compact with immense buying power that would
save approximately $50 from state Medicaid drug costs in one year alone; and
WHEREAS Michigan's seniors, families and those who are uninsured have no leverage to negotiate more
reasonable prices for their prescription medications. House Bills 4151 and 4289 gives leverage to lower
prescription drug prices that will benefit everyone Michigan resident.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports House Bill 4151 and House Bill 4289 and their proposals to make prescription drugs more
affordable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the House Committee on Health Policy, the Oakland County delegation to the state
legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
ERIC COLEMAN
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03148
BY: David Coulter, District #25
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FERNDALE –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; 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
mosquito control project; and
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WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Ferndale is $7,473.75 from the West
Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Ferndale for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito
control 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 West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$7,473.75 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
Ferndale for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID COULTER
Copy of City of Ferndale West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, and Attachments A, B, and C on
file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03149
BY: David Coulter, District #25
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK
– FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Hazel Park has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Hazel Park is $6,340.46 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Hazel Park for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Hazel Park as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$6,340.46 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Hazel
Park for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVE COULTER
Copy of City of Hazel Park West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request , and Attachments A, B, and C
on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03150
BY: Vincent Gregory, District #21
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BERKLEY –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
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townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Berkley has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Berkley is $5,234.20 from the West
Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Berkley for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito
control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Berkley as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$5,234.20 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Berkley
for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
VINCENT GREGORY
Copy of City of Berkley West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, and Resolution Authorizing West
Nile Virus Fund Expense Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03151
BY: John A. Scott, District #5
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF LAKE
ANGELUS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Lake Angelus has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the City of Lake Angelus is $327.71 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Lake Angelus for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Lake Angelus as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$327.71 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Lake
Angelus for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JOHN SCOTT
Copy of City of Lake Angelus West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request 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 #03152
BY: George W. Suarez, District #24
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS – FISCAL YEAR 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 AND 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 Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to the
Miracle Road water main upgrade, Miracle Road sanitary sewer upgrade, storm sewers for Miracle Drive
Freda, Karam, Dallas and Palmer and the George W. Kuhn Drain Projects; and
WHEREAS the FY 1999, FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the
City of Madison Heights is $129,908.98 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as
repayment to the City of Madison Heights for expenses incurred in connection with environmental
remediation or improvement projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
projects submitted by the City of Madison Heights 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 $129,908.98 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure
Fund (Account #90-263246-41000-3985) to repay the City of Madison Heights for expenses incurred in
connection with the water main, sanitary sewer and storm drain projects, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GEORGE SUAREZ
Copy of City of Madison Heights Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement Request, and Plan
Overview on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03153
BY: William R. Patterson, District #1 and Charles E. Palmer, District #19
RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OPPOSITION TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL -
RESOURCES' PROPOSAL TO REDUCE PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) are State of Michigan payments to local units of
government in lieu of property taxes for all tax-reverted, recreation and forest land that is owned by the
State and administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR); and
WHEREAS Michigan Compiles Laws, Sections 324.2150 to 324.2151, requires the State to pay $2.00 per
acre on all tax-reverted, gifted, and state property purchased prior to 1933, that is under the jurisdiction of
the DNR; and
WHEREAS Michigan Compiles Laws, Sections 324.2152 to 324.2154, requires the State to make
payment in-lieu of taxes based on the assessed value of the property, as set by the State Tax
Commission, on state property purchased after 1933, that is under the jurisdiction of the DNR; and
WHEREAS the DNR has claimed that they are unable to meet their obligations on state purchased land
and has announced that they will not be paying the state's summer tax bills to local units that amount to
almost $2 million in July 2003; and
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WHEREAS for 2004, the DNR has proposed drastic cuts in PILT payments to local units of government
for state purchased land; and
WHEREAS the DNR proposal would only pay local governments $2.00 per acre on state-purchased land.
A dollar each would go to the township and county, however, non-county or non-township related
millages for the 6-mil State Education Tax, Intermediate School Districts, local school bonds, airport
authorities, library districts, etc. would receive nothing under the plan; and
WHEREAS the Senate Fiscal Agency reports that the proposed DNR plan would cost local units of
government $7.7 million on a program that paid out just under $10 million in 2002-03; and
WHEREAS in Oakland County, the cities and villages would experience a combined revenue loss of
$229,000 and the county would lose $175,000. The revenue loss for all taxing authorities within Oakland
County would amount to $1.2 million; and
WHEREAS the DNR proposal compounds the devastating loss of revenue that our cities, villages,
townships and counties are undergoing from the reductions in revenue sharing. Local programs and
services are reliant upon these sources of revenue for their operations; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Townships Association is in opposition to the extreme cuts being proposed by
the Department of Natural Resources and is reviewing legislation contained in Senate Bill 521, that
instead would freeze all PILT obligations at their current levels.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
opposes the proposal by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to drastically cut Payment in
Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments to local units of government for state purchased land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Oakland County delegation to the
state legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Municipal League, the Michigan
Township Association and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PATTERSON, PALMER
Copy memo from Sheryl L. Mitchell, Senior Analyst on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
The Board adjourned at 11:17 a.m. to the call of the Chair or July 17, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL THOMAS A.LAW
Clerk Chairperson