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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 2, 2003
Meeting called to order by Vice Chairperson David Moffitt at 10:24 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, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers,
Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack. (24)
ABSENT: Law (absent with notice). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by David L. Moffitt.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Coleman supported by Long the minutes of the September 18, 2003, Board Meeting be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Webster supported by Suarez the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as
follows:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE:
g. Miscellaneous Resolution #03233 – Board of Commissioners – Acceptance of Gift to the Oakland
County International Airport.
(Reason for Suspension of General Government Committee, item g: Waiver of Rule XII.A – was referred
first to the Planning and Building Committee instead of General Government Committee.)
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg,
Kowall, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the agenda
carried.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 2, 2003
486
Commissioner Mike Rogers introduced Merle Richmond, Coordinator, Oakland County Equestrian
Coalition, and her presentation Help Keep Equestrian Heritage Alive in Oakland County.
Bill Shriner, Supervisor, Organizational Development and Training addressed the Board to present the
first 2002-2003 Oakland County Leadership Academy Graduates.
The Vice-Chairperson made the following statement, “A Public Hearing is now called on Fiscal Year 2003
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. Are there any persons present who wish to speak?” No persons
requested to speak and the Vice-Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.
The following people addressed the board: Jim Thielon, Commissioner Helaine Zack, and Bill McMaster
of Taxpayers United.
Moved by Wilson supported by Crawford the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears on 499.) The resolutions on
the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03270
BY: William R. Patterson, District #1
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE - FISCAL YEARS 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an Environmental Infrastructure
Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share
of dollars flowing into infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships (CVTs);
and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Village of Ortonville has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
environment remediation of improvement project; and
WHEREAS the Village of Ortonville is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related to
conducting a sanitary sewer study to provide a community wastewater disposal system to residents and
businesses in the Village of Ortonville; and
WHEREAS the FY 1999, FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002, and FY 2003 authorized funding for the Village of
Ortonville is $4,713.93 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the Village
of Ortonville for expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation or improvement
projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the Village of Ortonville 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 $4,713.93 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund
(Account #90-263205-41000-3985) to repay the Village of Ortonville for expenses incurred in connection
with the sanitary sewer study to provide a community wastewater disposal system to residents and
businesses in the Village of Ortonville, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM PATTERSON
Copy of Environmental Infrastructure Fund – Project Approval Request, Village of Ortonville Village
Council August 25, 2003 meeting minutes, Request for Sanitary Sewer Study, and letter from William R.
Patterson regarding Environmental Infrastructure Fund Distributions.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 2, 2003
487
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03270)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE - FISCAL YEARS 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 AND 2003 ALLOCATION
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. Annual funding of $4,713.93 is available in the Environmental Infrastructure Fund for FY
1999, FY 2000, FY 2001, FY 2002 and FY 2003 to reimburse the Village of Ortonville for
this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03274
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION TO INITIATE ACTION TO REDEEM ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING CALLABLE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, MICHIGAN, OAKLAND COUNTY KING DRAIN DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BONDS PRIOR TO MATURITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Troy, Michigan (the “City”) has previously requested that the County of Oakland,
Michigan (the “County”), acting through its Drain Board, to finance the locating, establishing and
construction of the King Drain in the County in the amount of $1,675,000 for that purpose; and
WHEREAS the City has requested that the County redeem all of such callable outstanding bonds with
maturities and interest rates as set forth in EXHIBIT A, which as of the date hereof, remain outstanding in
the principal amount of $900,000 (such bonds referred to as the “Bonds to be Redeemed”); and
WHEREAS it appears to this Board that the redemption of said bonds is advisable to save further interest
costs; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the County must approve such redemption.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland,
Michigan as follows:
1. The Board of Commissioners of the County hereby confirms the request of the City to call
the Bonds to be Redeemed, pursuant to the Resolution To Initiate Action to Redeem the
Oakland County King Drain Drainage District Bonds Prior to Maturity, adopted by the City
Council on June 16, 2003, and recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve
the necessary resolution which is attached as APPENDIX A.
2. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and bond counsel, Axe & Ecklund, P.C.,
are instructed to take whatever steps are necessary to call the Bonds to be Redeemed.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolution, insofar as the same may be in conflict herewith,
are hereby rescinded.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Exhibit A and Exhibit B on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 2, 2003
488
*REPORT (MISC. #03268)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF CLAWSON –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03268 on
September 22, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03268
BY: Charles E. Palmer, District #19
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF CLAWSON –
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 Clawson 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 Clawson is $4,300.94 from the West
Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Clawson 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 Clawson 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
$4,300.94 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Clawson
for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHARLES PALMER
Copy of letter from George J. Miller, M.A. Department of Human Services, and Request for West Nile
Virus Fund Reimbursement Expense, memo’s on West Nile Virus and Larvicide Purchase, Resolution
from the City of Clawson for the purchase of Larvicides, Resolution requesting Oakland County to
Reimburse for the purchase of West Nile Larvicide, and copy of receipts and checks on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03268)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF CLAWSON -
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
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. Funding of $4,300.94 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse
the City of Clawson for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 2, 2003
489
*REPORT (MISC. #03269)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF OXFORD
– FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03269 on
September 22, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03269
BY: William R. Patterson, District #1
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF OXFORD –
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 Village of Oxford 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 Village of Oxford is $1,315.28 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Village of Oxford 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 Village of Oxford 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
$1,315.28 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Village of
Oxford for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM PATTERSON
Copy of letter from George J. Miller, M.A., Oakland County Health Division, Village of Oxford West Nile
Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, and Attachments A, B, and C on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03269)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF OXFORD –
FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
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. Funding of $1,315.28 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for Fiscal Year 2003 to
reimburse the Village of Oxford for Fund for this project; no additional appropriation is
required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 2, 2003
490
*REPORT (MISC. #03271)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF BINGHAM
FARMS – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03271 on
September 22, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03271
BY: Thomas A. Law, District #17
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF BINGHAM
FARMS – 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 Village of Bingham Farms 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 Village of Bingham Farms is $487.70 from
the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Village of Bingham Farms 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 Village of Bingham Farms 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
$487.70 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Village of
Bingham Farms for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS LAW
Copy of letter from George J. Miller, M.A., Oakland County Health Division, Village of Bingham Farms
West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, and Attachments A, B, and C on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03271)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF BINGHAM
FARMS - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
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. Funding of $487.70 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse the
Village of Bingham Farms for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 2, 2003
491
*REPORT (MISC. #03272)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF MILFORD – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03272 on
September 22, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03272
BY: Christine Long, District #7
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF MILFORD – 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 Charter Township of Milford 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 Charter Township of Milford is $7,325.97
from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Charter Township of Milford 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 Charter Township of Milford 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
$7,325.97 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Charter
Township of Milford 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 letter from George J. Miller, M.A., Oakland County Health Division, Milford Township West Nile
Virus Statement of Project Purpose and Scope, Attachment A, copy of invoices, checks, and Resolution
Authorizing Request For Expense Reimbursement For West Nile Virus Fund Program on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03272)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF MILFORD - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
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. Funding of $7,325.97 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 2003 to reimburse
the Charter Township of Milford for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 2, 2003
492
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03275
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER GIS
AND RELATED DATA TO ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY (RCOC)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS RCOC has requested certain geographic information systems (GIS) and related land data for
use in its projects to be conducted within the County borders; and
WHEREAS the transmission of this data should be provided pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement
and none previously existed relating to the use of this data by RCOC; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been drafted (as attached) by the County’s Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS State statutes (MCL 45.556-p) state that the Board of Commissioners has the power to “Enter
into agreements with other governmental or quasi-governmental entities for the performance of services
jointly”; and
WHEREAS the transmission of the data would benefit the County’s residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approve the attached
intergovernmental agreement and authorize the transfer of the information cited therein, upon the review
and acceptance of the finalized Agreement by Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Agreement on
behalf of Oakland County, and hereby accepts and binds the Oakland County to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Intergovernmental Agreement Between The County of Oakland County and the Road
Commission for Oakland County on file in County Clerk’s Office.
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03276
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
ACCESS OAKLAND PRODUCTS TO THE OAKLAND - LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY
(OLHSA)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland-Livingston Human Service Agency has requested access to Access Oakland
products; and
WHEREAS the use of these products should be provided pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement
and none previously existed relating to the use of these products by Oakland-Livingston Human Service
Agency; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been drafted (as attached) by the County’s Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS State statutes (MCL 45.556-p) state that the Board of Commissioners has the power to “enter
into agreements with other governmental or quasi-governmental entities for the performance of services
jointly”; and
WHEREAS the use of these products would benefit the County’s residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approve the attached
intergovernmental agreement and authorize the use of Access Oakland products.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Agreement on
behalf of Oakland County, and hereby accepts and binds Oakland County to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 2, 2003
493
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Oakland and the Oakland-Livingston
Human Service Agency on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03233)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03233 on
September 22, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #03233)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03233 on
August 26, 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 #03233
BY: David L. Moffitt, District #15
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in the 20th Century the art of model making moved from the studio, workshop, and factory to
the home as a widespread and popular hobby; and
WHEREAS the art of model making involves hours of concentration and skillful crafting of minute details
to achieve historically accurate renditions; and
WHEREAS Charles Jacobs, a skilled modeler, sought placement of an exquisitely crafted collection of
model aircraft with a suitable museum or facility where they would be on display to an appropriate
audience, and at the request of fellow model enthusiast Commissioner David L. Moffitt, has graciously
offered to make a gift of these models, some seventy in number, with an estimated value of over
$12,000.00, to the Oakland County International Airport, which has promised to display them in their
lobby/terminal area, with credit to the builder and donor, alongside its historic aviation memorabilia; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #83204 requires that gift donations with a value of $10,000.00 or
more, with no match or other financial obligations to the County, be reviewed by the
department's/division's Iiasion committee, acknowledged by the Board of Commissioners by signed
resolution, accounted for in the appropriate departmental donation account, and recorded as a general
fixed County asset.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges
receipt of the generous gift of model aircraft by Mr. Charles Jacobs.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 2, 2003
494
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the donation be accounted for in the appropriate department's
donation account and recorded as a general fixed County asset.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID MOFFITT, THOMAS LAW, MATTIE
HATCHETT, DAVID COULTER, GREG
JAMIAN, HUGH CRAWFORD, CHUCK MOSS
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03233)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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 International Airport has been offered a gift of a collection of model
aircraft worth 12,000 and plans to display the aircraft in their lobby/terminal area, with
credit to the builder and donor, alongside its historic aviation memorabilia.
2. In accordance with Procedure for Acceptance of a Gift Donation from Private Sources,
per Miscellaneous Resolution #83204, as adopted July 14, 1983, official
acknowledgement and acceptance of gifts, with a value of $10, 000 or greater, and no
match requirement or other financial implications to the County, shall be formally
approved by the Board of Commissioners through signed resolution.
3. The donation of the collection of model aircraft will be accounted for in the appropriate
department’s donation account and recorded as a general fixed County asset.
4. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03258
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY TO USE
EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE $23,400,000 OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING
AUTHORITY, BUILDING AUTHORITY BONDS, SERIES 2001, DATED JANUARY 1, 2002 (WORK
RELEASE FACILITY, JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND VIDEO ARRAIGNMENT SYSTEM)
LOCATED IN VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, Michigan (the "County"), and the Oakland County Building Authority
(the "Authority") have entered into a Lease Contract dated as of November 1, 2001 (the "Lease
Contract"), pursuant to which the Authority constructed a project, a description of which is attached as
Exhibit A to the Lease Contract (the “Project”) contemplated by the terms of Act No. 31, Public Acts of
Michigan, 1948 (First Extra Session), as amended ("Act 31"), and leased the Project to the County for a
term not to exceed 50 years as permitted by Act 31; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Act 31 and the Lease Contract, the Authority issued its $23,400,000 Building
Authority Bonds, Series 2001, dated January 1, 2002 (the “Bonds”) to pay for the cost of constructing the
Project; and
WHEREAS the County has determined that the Project as originally described needs to be expanded to
include the demolition of the existing work release facility which is described in Exhibit I attached hereto;
and
WHEREAS the cost of the demolition of the existing work release facility is within the original cost
estimates for the Project and will not require additional bonds to be issued by the Authority; and
WHEREAS in order to expand the description of the Project the County and the Authority must enter into
an Amendment to Lease Contract which is attached hereto as Appendix I.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland,
Michigan, as follows:
1. The description of the expanded Project including demolition of the existing work release
facility in EXHIBIT I attached hereto is hereby approved and ordered filed with the County
Clerk.
2. The Amendment to Lease Contract in the form of APPENDIX I hereto is hereby approved, and
the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute and deliver the same for and on behalf of the County.
3. All activities involved in the planning and construction of this Project under this resolution shall
comply with the standing rules of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Appendix I Amendment to Lease Contract and Exhibit I Description of Work – Work Release
Facility, Project 98-22 Demolition of Old Work Release Facility on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03258)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY TO USE
EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE $23,400,000 OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING
AUTHORITY, BUILDING AUTHORITY BONDS, SERIES 2001, DATED JANUARY 1, 2002 (WORK
RELEASE FACILITY, JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND VIDEO ARRAIGNMENT SYSTEM)
LOCATED IN VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
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 Oakland County Building Authority entered into a lease contract
dated November 1, 2001 to construct a new Work Release Facility, as well as develop a
Jail Management System and a Video Arraignment System.
2. Pursuant to P.A. 31 of 1948 and the lease contract, the Authority issued Building
Authority Bonds, Series 2001, dated January 1, 2002, in the amount of $23,400,000 to
pay for the cost of constructing the project.
3. The resolution approves an amendment to the lease contract to expand the project to
include demolition of the existing Work Release Facility.
4. The cost of the demolition of the existing Work Release Facility is estimated at $160,000
and is within the cost estimates for the project.
5. Sufficient funding is available for the demolition of the existing Work Release Facility in
the original project and issuance of additional bonds by the Building Authority will not be
required.
6. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03263
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO THE
ESTATE OF DELORES MURRAY OR DESIGNEE, TAX PARCEL NO. 17-06-376-001 AND APPROVAL
OF TRANFER AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is the owner of certain real property identified by parcel identification number
17-06-376-001, commonly referred to as 4002 Cherry Garden Lane, located in Commerce Township,
Oakland County, Michigan ("Premises"), and specifically described as follows:
Part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 6, T2N., R. 8E., Commerce Township, Oakland County,
Michigan, described as commencing at the S. 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence S 89º 48'
36" W along the south line of said Section 6, 1346.44 ft.; thence N 00º 14' 00 " E 742.19
ft. to the point of beginning; thence continuing N 00º 14' 00" E 646.15 ft.; thence S 89º 40'
58" E 360.22 ft.; thence S 44º 18' 48" E 175 ft.; thence S 16º 18' 36" W 313.39 ft.; thence
S 73º 41' 24" E 220.47 ft.; thence S 16º 18' 36" W 60.00 ft.; thence N 73º 41' 24" W
220.47 ft.; thence S 16º 18' 36" W 208.29 ft.; thence N 83º 01' 15" W 323.44 ft. to the
point of beginning, containing 6.54 acres, more or less; and
WHEREAS said Premises was conveyed by Warranty Deed dated June 5, 1976 from Delores Murray to
the County, with the intent and purpose of providing a site for community water pumping facilities for the
use and benefit by the inhabitants of the County; and
WHEREAS the Warranty Deed was recorded on June 7, 1976, Liber 6682, Pages 795-796, Oakland
County Records; and
WHEREAS the Warranty Deed provides, in pertinent part, that "whenever said pumping facilities cease to
be used as a community water system and the said premises shall be considered abandoned, the
same shall revert to Delores Murray, her heirs a nd assigns, upon payment to County of the
reasonable costs, if any, of abandonment of the aforesaid premises and search for legal heirs of
Delores Murray"; and
WHEREAS the Premises are no longer required for the purpose and intent as identified in the Warranty
Deed and the pumping facilities are to be abandoned; and
WHEREAS Delores Murray is deceased and is represented by the Estate of Delores Murray, Oakland
County Probate Court number 1982-15,592 ("Estate"); and
WHEREAS the Estate has entered into an agreement to sell the Premises subject to certain conditions
that includes the recovery of the abandonment costs of the County; and
WHEREAS to ensure proper abandonment of the pumping facilities of the community water system, and
recovery of the costs related to the abandonment of the system incurred by the County prior to conveying
the property back to the Estate, the County proposes to enter into the attached agreement that includes
the Estate and purchaser of the Premises.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson to execute the warranty deed, agreement to recover abandonment costs and other
necessary documents to effectuate the transfer of the premises.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Warranty Deed and Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03263)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO THE
ESTATE OF DELORES MURRAY OR DESIGNEE, TAX PARCEL NO.17-06-376-001 AND APPROVAL
OF TRANSFER 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:
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1. Oakland County acquired the subject property by Warranty Deed in 1976 for the purpose
of operating a community well-water system for certain residents of Commerce
Township.
2. The community well-water system ceased operation in 2002.
3. The Warranty Deed provides that if the system ceases operation, the property will revert
to the original owner upon payment of reasonable costs of abandonment of the County.
4. The Estate of the original owner has entered into an agreement to sell the property,
subject to recovery of abandonment costs of the County.
5. The resolution directs the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to execute the
warranty deed, agreement to recover abandonment costs and other necessary
documents to effectuate the transfer of the property.
6. Oakland County will be reimbursed at the time of the closing of the property sale for
abandonment costs described in the agreement in the amount of $17,500.
7. Reimbursement of the abandonment costs incurred by the County will be receipted in the
Drain Commissioner’s Water & Sewer Fund (Fund #701), Commerce Township Well
Water Supply System, account number #2-61-121323-21100-0701.
8. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03265
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT
OVERTIME RATES - JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to authorize the Sheriff's Office
to enter into contractual agreements with various communities and organizations for the purpose of
providing deputies for traffic and security assignments for various activities and events; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office will provide assistance based on the availability of officers at the
appropriate overtime rate and will invoice the requesting agency at rates established by the Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS overtime rates have been developed for the period January 1, 2004
through December 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners desires to have rates consistent with the Law Enforcement
Patrol Services Contract rates for governmental units within Oakland County as a service to its citizenry,
and rates which conform to estimated costs for all non-Oakland County communities and organizations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes the
following hourly overtime rates for the period January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, for each
officer for the purpose of providing contracted traffic and security services:
Contract 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Lieutenant $67.87 $69.90 $72.00 $74.16 $76.38
Sergeant $61.90 $63.75 $65.55 $67.64 $69.66
Deputy II $53.73 $55.34 $57.00 $58.71 $60.46
Deputy I $40.58 $41.70 $43.05 $44.34 $45.68
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that contracts for Sheriff's Traffic and Security Assistance for activities and
events within a community which is under contractual agreement for Sheriff's Law Enforcement Patrol
Services, may be entered into at the prevailing, established contract overtime rates, upon the review and
approval of the Management and Budget Department. Such approval or disapproval of mini-contracts will
be provided to the Public Services Committee on a semi-annual basis.
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. #03265)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT
OVERTIME RATES - JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 #98012 authorized the establishment of Law Enforcement
Services contract overtime rates for the period January 1, 1999 through
December 31, 2003.
2. This resolution establishes Law Enforcement Services contract overtime rates for the
sixty (60) month period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2008.
3. The proposed contract rates cover direct operational costs.
4. Revenues for the period January 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004 will be adjusted
accordingly with the FY 2004 second quarter forecast based upon the renewal of existing
contracts.
5. No budget amendment is required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03266
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF JAIL BOARDING FEES - JANUARY 1, 2004
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #98010, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
established daily jail boarding fee rates of $77.29 for 1999, $79.61 for 2000, $81.84 for 2001, $84.30 for
2002, and $86.83 for 2003; and
WHEREAS by adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #98010, the Board of Commissioners also continued
the policy of not charging a daily jail boarding fee rate for the period 1999 through 2003 for the housing of
prisoners for local units of government within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS cost to house prisoners at the Oakland County Jail from 2004 through 2008 have been
estimated to correspond to the increase in the Law Enforcement Patrol Services Contract rates.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes jail
boarding fee rates for the housing of out-of-County prisoners at the Oakland County Jail of $86.83 per
day for 2004, $89.86 per day for 2005, $93.01 per day for 2006, $96.27 per day for 2007, and $99.64 per
day for 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners continues the policy of not charging a
daily rate for the housing of prisoners at the Oakland County Jail for local units of government within
Oakland County for the period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2008.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03266)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF JAIL BOARDING FEES - JANUARY 1, 2004
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 #98010 authorized the establishment of daily jail boarding fees
for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2003.
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2. This resolution establishes daily jail boarding fees for out-of-county prisoners for the sixty
(60) month period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2008.
3. The resolution continues the policy of not charging a daily rate for the housing of
prisoners at the Oakland County Jail for local units of government within Oakland County.
4. Revenues for the period January 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004 will be adjusted
accordingly with the FY 2004 Second Quarter Forecast should beds be made available
for rent to out-county entities.
5. No budget amendment is required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on 499.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03277
By: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS UNIT -
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE STATE OF MICHIGAN FOR
USE OF PORTABLE RADIOS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS from time to time, the Michigan State Police (MSP) and Oakland County’s Emergency
Response and Preparedness Unit (ERP) would be required to communicate during emergencies; and
WHEREAS the present Oakland County (Motorola) radio communications system (an analog system)
does not easily interoperate with the MSP (Motorola) radio communications system (a digital system); and
WHEREAS the interim solution recommended by the MSP is to provide three MSP digital radios
(presently, one is on site) at no cost to the County; and
WHEREAS the County’s future radio communications system will have the capability to interoperate with
the MSP system; and
WHEREAS the State, Oakland County and a number of cities, villages and townships, along with M/A
COM (the County’s radio communications system vendor) have embarked on a pilot program to test the
feasibility of providing interoperability at the earliest possible operation of the County’s new system; and
WHEREAS the MSP is requesting that the County enter into the attached interlocal agreement for the
radios in question; and
WHEREAS the County and MSP may from time to time adjust the number of radios used by ERP; and
WHEREAS the attached interlocal agreement may be used as a basis for additional radios, if any, that
may be required to satisfy the interoperability needs between the County and the State.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the attached Michigan Public Safety Communications
System Membership Agreement (Agreement) is approved with the following modifications:
• Section IV, Part A – removal of “Activation and Membership Fees” section of the Agreement.
• Section IV, Part B – removal of the “Invoicing and Payment” section of the Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to sign the Agreement, as amended.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) Membership Agreement on file in
County Clerk’s office.
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg,
Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Webster, Wilson, Zack. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, were adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
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REPORT (MISC. #03278)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY
ELECTRICAL GENERATORS PROJECT
To the Oakland County Finance Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed on September 23, 2003 the bids received for the
above-referenced project, reports with the recommendation that the County issue a purchase order to
Cummins Bridgeway, L.L.C., in the amount of $185,984.00 and enter into a contract with Double Jack
Electric in the amount of $138, 970.00, including contingency.
Funding is available in the amount of $385,000.00; including contingency, in the 2004 Capital
Improvement Program identified as project 10 in the Building Section.
The Planning and Building Committee supports the attached Finance Committee Resolution.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
Report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03278
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL GENERATORS PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the FY 2004 Capital Improvement Program identifies the Emergency Electrical Generators
Project; and
WHEREAS the project includes installation of on-site emergency electrical generators and reconfiguration
of internal circuits and panels in the Medical Examiner’s Building, South Oakland Health Center, South
Oakland Office Building, and West Oakland Office Building; and
WHEREAS the emergency electrical generators will allow Facilities Management staff to maintain
operations of critical equipment, heating and lighting, and security systems to prevent damages during
extended power failures; and
WHEREAS the emergency electrical generators will also ensure continuation of services, maintain safe-
keeping of vaccines, and provide back-up of Information Technology operations during extended power
failures; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee authorized the receipt of bids for both the purchase and
installation of four (4) electrical generators for this project on July 8, 2003; and
WHEREAS the lowest responsible bidder for the purchase of the four (4) electrical generators and
transfer switches is Cummins Bridgeway L.L.C. of New Hudson, Michigan in the amount of $185,984; and
WHEREAS the lowest responsible bidder for the installation of four (4) electrical generators, switches,
and related circuitry is Doublejack Electric Company of Royal Oak, Michigan in the amount of $138,970;
and
WHEREAS total project costs are estimated to be $385,000, including purchase and installation of the
electrical generators, Facilities Maintenance and Operations expenses of $10,000, and Project
Contingency of $50,046; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $385,000 is available for transfer for this project from the FY 2004
Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund to the Project Work Order Fund.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Emergency
Electrical Generators Project in the amount of $385,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purchase of four (4) electrical generators and transfer switches be
authorized in the amount of $185,984 from Cummins Bridgeway L.L.C. of New Hudson, Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a contract in the amount of $138,970 be awarded to Doublejack
Electric Company of Royal Oak, Michigan for the installation of four (4) electrical generators, switches,
and related circuitry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the
amount of $385,000 from the FY 2004 Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#401) to the Project
Work Order Fund (#404) to establish the Emergency Electrical Generators Project.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2004 Budget is amended as follows:
Building Improvement Fund #401
3-14-310006-10000-8001 Operating Transfer Out ($385,000)
Project Work Order Fund #404
3-14-310007-80323-1701 Operating Transfer In 385,000
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moss supported by Scott the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moss supported by Knollenberg the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Long,
McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03279
By: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – REVISION OF @CCESS OAKLAND
MASTER FEE STRUCTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as provided by Public Act 462 of 1996, Enhanced Access to Public Records Act, the Board of
Commissioners, by approving Miscellaneous Resolution #97165 dated August 14, 1997, adopted the
Oakland County Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy; and
WHEREAS Section 3 (FEES) of the aforementioned policy specifies that, “It is the policy of Oakland
County to charge a reasonable fee for providing enhanced access to a public record”; and
WHEREAS the policy defines “reasonable fee” as a charge calculated to enable recovery, overtime, only
those operating expenses directly related to the public body’s provision of enhanced access; and
WHEREAS the policy further specifies that any changes to the proposed fees shall be presented to and
approved by the Board of Commissioners on an annual basis before they shall be effective, with the
exception of new and future shopping cart, payment and express checkout products; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #00026 dated February 24, 2000,
approved a Master Fee Structure for all Oakland County enhanced access products and services; and
WHEREAS the use of new web site enterprise shopping cart, payment and express checkout product
functionality is being added to @ccess Oakland for the payment of tickets, tax receivables, and
delinquent taxes as part of the strategic rollout of a comprehensive Government program; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology wishes to expand the Master Fee Structure to add
an expanded standard pricing schedule for all new and future shopping cart products, payments and
express checkout products; and
WHEREAS the aforementioned expanded standard pricing schedule for all shopping cart, payments, and
express checkout products is to be added to the Master Fee Structure for all Oakland County enhanced
access products and services; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
revised @ccess Oakland Master Fee Structure (copy attached) which includes the aforementioned
expanded standard pricing schedule for all current and future shopping cart, payment, and express
checkout products.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Copy of Attachment 1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03280
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – CREATION OF THREE (3) PR FUNDED
MICROGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County Clerk/Register of Deeds Micrographics Unit in cooperation with Facilities
Management and Record Retention have reviewed the storage needs and capacity related to County
records; and
WHEREAS approximately 1,804 boxes of civil and criminal court files need to be filmed; and
WHEREAS Facilities Management and Record Retention have indicated that storage space at Record
Retention is depleting; and
WHEREAS Facilities Management has anticipated a total cost of $1.5 million to replace the current
storage system with high density shelving for the storage of the Record Retention files; and
WHEREAS the Clerk/Register has requested the creation of three (3) Proprietary funded Micrographic
Equipment Operator I positions to allow for the more expedient preparing, microfilming and storage of the
court files; and
WHEREAS the Clerk/Register has also requested that these positions be reviewed for continuation on
December 31, 2006; and
WHEREAS the Micrographic Fund balance is sufficient enough to cover the costs for these positions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
creation of three (3) PR funded Micrographic Equipment Operator I positions in the County Clerk/Register
of Deeds Micrographics Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the new positions will be funded through December 31, 2006 and be
reviewed for continuation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and Finance Committee. There were
no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #03249)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 687,
SPONSOR SENATOR MIKE BISHOP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03249 on
September 22, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the last WHEREAS paragraph and the NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph be amended, as follows:
WHEREAS the Legislative Affairs Study Group of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
recommends that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners support SB 687, as introduced,
provided that Section 10 of this proposed legislation is clarified and concerns are addressed the
following amendments are considered in the legislation:
Amend Section 10(1), line 19 on page 4: “Within 10 days after being elected,”
•••• Strike “elected” and replace with “sworn-in”
Amend Section 10(2), line 26 on page 4: “The County Executive shall file a statement with
the County Clerk identifying the individual appointed as chief deputy and all other
individuals appointed as a deputy.”
•••• After “deputy” add “or assistant deputy”
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Amend Section 10(3), lines 1 through 5 on page 5: Strike Subsection (3) of Section 10,
entirely.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
support SB 687, as introduced, so long as Section 10 is clarified and concerns of this provision
are addressed. these concerns in Section 10 are addressed and clarified with consideration
of the recommended amendments outlined above.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03249
BY: Martin J. Knollenberg, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 687,
SPONSOR SENATOR MIKE BISHOP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS SB 687 amends PA 139 of 1973 to clarify procedures for the vacancy in a county executive
office; and
WHEREAS SB 687 relates to county government, employees and officers; and
WHEREAS the bill, as introduced, provides new language (Section 9a) requiring the County Board of
Commissioners to appoint a new county executive within 30 days of when a vacancy occurs by the
county executive due to death or resignation; and
WHEREAS the Study Group of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends that the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners support SB 687, as introduced, provided that Section 10 of this
proposed legislation is clarified and concerns are addressed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners support SB
687, as introduced, so long as Section 10 is clarified and concerns of this provision are addressed.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MARTIN KNOLLENBERG, BILL BULLARD,
EILEEN KOWALL
Copy of Senate Bill 687 on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Coleman the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Knollenberg supported by Bullard the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefore, the motion failed.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Bullard motioned to amend the General Government Committee Report to read as follows:
Amend Section 10(3), lines 1 through 5 on page 5: Strike Subsection (3) of Section 10
entirely.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Bullard withdrew his motion to amend.
Discussion followed.
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As a result of the discussion:
Moved by Webster supported by Bullard to amend the resolution as follows:
WHEREAS the Legislative Affairs Study Group of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
recommends that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners support SB 687, as introduced,
provided that Section 10 of this proposed legislation is clarified and concerns are addressed the
following amendments are considered in the legislation:
Amend Section 10(1), line 19 on page 4: “Within 10 days after being elected,”
•••• Strike “elected” and replace with “sworn-in”
Amend Section 10(2), line 26 on page 4: “The County Executive shall file a
statement with the County Clerk identifying the individual appointed as chief deputy and
all other individuals appointed as a deputy.”
•••• After “deputy” add “or assistant deputy”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
support SB 687, as introduced, so long as Section 10 is clarified and concerns of this provision
are addressed. these concerns in Section 10 are addressed and clarified with consideration
of the recommended amendments outlined above.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman, Coulter. (23)
NAYS: Palmer. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03262
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS FOR COUNTY WATER AND SEWER MASTER PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:
WHEREAS Oakland County's water and wastewater services are a complex combination of community
water and/or wastewater systems, individual well and on-site septic systems, and the reliance on the
services from the Detroit Water and Sewer regional system; and
WHEREAS the protection of the environment, quality of life, and economic viability of Oakland County is
directly impacted by the water and wastewater challenges in each community; and
WHEREAS older developed communities will face challenges to their existing aging infrastructure, while
developing and rural communities will be evaluating alternatives for meeting their water and wastewater
needs; and
WHEREAS security concerns of the region warrant a study that would identify secondary or back up
water and wastewater sources in the event there were a disruption in primary sources; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has never conducted a study of the current and future infrastructure needs
within the County; and
WHEREAS to compliment and assist Oakland County's 61 communities and their respective master
plans, the Drain Commissioner proposes to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of current and future
water and wastewater needs of the County ("Water and Sewer Master Plan"); and
WHEREAS this Water and Sewer Master Plan would evaluate and develop alternative strategies to fill
gaps between current services and projected needs; develop structural or facility alternatives that
considers the current reliance on or expansion of the service of area of community water and/or
wastewater systems, on-site septic and well systems and the services from the Detroit Water and Sewer
regional system; and, evaluation of alternative institutional and funding arrangements for effective capital
improvement plan; and
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WHEREAS after consultation with County's Economic Development and the OCDC staff, and the request
for proposal (RFP) process, the Drain Commissioner has secured a nationally recognized firm, URS
Corporation, to undertake the Water and Sewer Master Plan; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost for the Water and Sewer Master Plan will not exceed two million dollars
($2,000,000) of which the Drain Commissioner has secured $500,000 from special revenue sources; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner is proposing an appropriation of $1,500,000 from the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Drain
Commissioner to proceed with conducting a Water and Sewer Master Plan study for the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner will report semi-annually to the Planning and
Building Committee on the status of the "Water and Sewer Master Plan" study.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03262)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS FOR COUNTY WATER AND SEWER MASTER PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Drain Commissioner is requesting funding for a Water and Sewer Master Plan that
will include a comprehensive evaluation of current and future water and wastewater
needs of the County.
2. The Water and Sewer Master Plan would serve to compliment and assist Oakland
County’s 61 communities in their respective master plans to evaluate water and
wastewater infrastructure needs for effective capital improvement as well as serve to
identify secondary water and wastewater sources in the event of a disruption in primary
services.
3. The estimated cost for the Water and Sewer Master Plan is $2,000,000 with URS
Corporation being selected as the vendor to undertake the project.
4. $1,500,000 of the funding for the Water and Sewer Master Plan will be designated in the
General Fund as part of the FY 2003 year-end closing process and the remaining
$500,000 will come from Drain Commissioner special revenue sources.
5. The budget will be amended with the FY 2003 Year-End Report to appropriate the
monies for this project.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Knollenberg the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Long, McMillin, Middleton,
Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard,
Coleman, Coulter. (23)
NAYS: Crawford. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioner Crawford requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for the purpose of allowing Public
Comment on the Planning and Economic Development Services Division Resolution Approving Project
Area and Project District Area, Confirming Appointment of Additional EDC Directors and Approving
Project Plan (General Mill Supply Co. Project) – City of Wixom. The Vice-Chairperson scheduled the
hearing for October 16, 2003 at 9:45 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Auditorium.
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REPORT (MISC. #03264)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
CONTRACT RATES - JANUARY 1, 2004, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, recommends, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution, requests that
the resolution be amended to replace the BE IT FURTHER Resolved with the following paragraph:
1. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each contract between Oakland County and each
community and organization be approved by the Board of Commissioners prior to
implementation of the agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03264
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
CONTRACT RATES - JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 contracts with townships, villages and cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff
patrol services; and
WHEREAS new contract rates have been developed for the 60-month period
commencing January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008, consistent with the attached schedule.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following rates be established per officer for Law
Enforcement Services for the period January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008:
Contract 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Captain $138,411 $143,729 $148,516 $153,363 $158,434
Lieutenant 118,459 123,205 127,577 131,997 136,628
Patrol Sergeant 107,926 112,336 116,472 120,610 125,143
Det. Sergeant 110,050 114,470 118,581 122,731 127,084
Dep II(w/fill) 114,488 119,151 123,492 127,841 132,591
Dep II(no-fill) 96,424 100,387 104,165 107,934 112,087
Dep II(no-fill/
no vehicle) 92,008 95,971 99,557 103,326 107,287
Patrol Inv. 98,548 102,522 106,274 110,055 114,027
Dep I(no-fill) 77,913 81,159 84,360 87,535 91,076
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board
and the Sheriff to sign agreements for Law Enforcement Services at these established standard rates.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Law Enforcement Patrol Services Annual Contract Rates, Schedule A, B, C, A-1, and C-1 on file
in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03264)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
CONTRACT RATES - JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
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:
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1. Miscellaneous Resolution #98011 authorized the establishment of standard Law Enforcement
Services contract rates for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2003.
2. This resolution establishes standard Law Enforcement Services contract rates for the sixty
(60) month period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2008.
3. The proposed contract rates cover direct operational costs.
4. Revenues for the period January 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004 will be adjusted
accordingly with the FY 2004 second quarter forecast based upon the renewal of existing
contracts.
5. No budget amendment is required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Moved by Crawford supported by Kowall the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Potter the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Middleton 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: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss,
Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman,
Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03267)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF DISPATCH SERVICES CONTRACT RATES -
JANUARY 1, 2004, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution, reports with a
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph
amended to strike the words "the Sheriff's Office" and insert "Oakland County."
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03267
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF DISPATCH SERVICES CONTRACT RATES -
JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to authorize the Sheriff's Office
to enter into contractual agreements with various communities and organizations for the purpose of
providing dispatch services; and
WHEREAS dispatch costs have been estimated for the period 2004 through 2008 pursuant to the
increase in the Law Enforcement Contract rates; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners desires to have rates consistent with the Law Enforcement
Patrol Services Contract rates for governmental units within Oakland County as a service to its citizenry.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes the
following per call fire and police dispatch service rates for the period January 1, 2004, through
December 31, 2008:
Contract 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fire Dispatch/
Per call $18.00 $18.63 $19.28 $19.95 $20.65
Police Dispatch/
Per FTE per year $4,178 $4,303 $4,432 $4,565 $4,702
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each contract between the Sheriff's Office and additional communities
and organizations be approved by the Board of Commissioners prior to implementation of the agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03267)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF DISPATCH SERVICES CONTRACT RATES -
JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
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 #98013 authorized the establishment of Dispatch Services contract
rates for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2003.
2. This resolution establishes Dispatch Services contract rates for the sixty (60) month period
January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2008.
3. The proposed contract rates cover direct operational costs.
4. Rates could change if the consolidated Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
program moves forward.
5. The FY 2004 Budget includes these rates, therefore no budget amendment is required at this
time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Crawford supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Coleman supported the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Middleton 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: Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter,
Crawford, Douglas, Gregory. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03281
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT - ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION – ACCEPTANCE OF
GIFT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL CARE CENTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in current times, many people have become more enlightened and concerned about the fate
and welfare of animals that come into contact with public animal shelters; and
WHEREAS in Oakland County, we are extremely fortunate to have compassionate residents that give
generously to the Oakland County Animal Care Center's Legacy Fund and support its efforts to provide
the highest quality service and humane treatment to the animals entrusted to the care of the Oakland
County Animal Care Center; and
WHEREAS Mr. Florenco Brana, a man who loved animals and was concerned about their wellbeing, was
aware of the quality service provided by the Oakland County Animal Care Center, and has demonstrated
a lasting commitment to providing assistance throughout his lifetime; and
WHEREAS Mr. Brana wanted to assist the Center in continuing its work for the protection and
preservation of animals and has established a generous legacy to continue the humane support of
animals into the future; and
WHEREAS Mr. Brana's wishes are provided for in his will and family trust, in which he specifically
instructed, "The trustee of his estate shall distribute the remaining assets as follows: 2. To Oakland
County's Oakland County Animal Care Center, three (3%) per cent of the Family Trust. The sum being
unrestricted and the Board of Trustees or other governing body may use and expend the same for the
organization's purpose in any manner it deems appropriate; and
WHEREAS Mr. Brana died testate on September 13, 2002, and the Trustee has extended to the Oakland
County Animal Care Center a charitable gift from the estate in the amount of Sixty-Four Thousand Seven
Hundred Seven Dollars ($64,707.00); and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #83204 requires that gift donations with a value of $10,000.00 or
more, with no match or other financial obligations to the county, be reviewed by the
department's/division's liaison committee, acknowledged by the Board of Commissioners by signed
resolution, accounted for in the appropriate departmental donation account, and recorded as a general
fixed County asset.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges
the generous gift bequeathed by Mr. Brana to the Oakland County Animal Care Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the donation be accounted for in the Oakland County Animal Care
Center's Legacy Fund.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Action taken under Special Order of Business:
Moved by Webster supported by Palmer to receive and file the Report of the Oversight Committee on the
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM
EVALUATION AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS and refer the appointment back to the Oversight
Committee.
Moved by Douglas supported by Scott to amend the motion to receive and file.
Discussion followed.
Vice Chairperson Moffitt ruled Commissioner Douglas’s motion to amend the report as “out of order”.
Moved by Douglas supported by Kowall to challenge the Rule of the Chair.
Discussion followed.
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Vice Chairperson Moffitt called for a roll call vote to overrule the decision of the Chair.
Vote to overrule the decision of the Chair:
AYES: Kowall, Suarez, Zack, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett. (8)
NAYS: Jamian, Knollenberg, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefore, the motion to overrule the Chair failed.
Moved by Douglas supported by Scott to amend the Oversite Committee Report.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Douglas’s amendment:
AYES: Kowall, McMillin, Scott, Suarez, Zack, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett.
(10)
NAYS: Knollenberg, Long, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Webster,
Wilson, Bullard, Crawford. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefore, the motion failed.
Vice Chairperson Moffitt called for a voice vote to receive and file the APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM EVALUATION AND OPERATIONS
ANALYSIS.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the Report on the APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM EVALUATION AND OPERATIONS
ANALYSIS was received and filed.
Action taken under New and Miscellaneous Business:
Moved by Douglas supported by Scott to suspend the rules of the full Board to reopen the appointment.
The Vice Chairperson stated a “Yes” vote would suspend the rules and a ”No” vote would not. The Vice
Chairperson also stated 15 votes are required for the motion to pass.
Vote on suspension:
AYES: Kowall, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Knollenberg. (22)
NAYS: Moffitt, Webster. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion passed.
Upon suspension of the rules, the Board of Commissioners took the following action.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03289
BY: Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas, District #12
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF
PROGRAM EVALUATION AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the motion to reopen the process for the appointment of an
Administrative Director and refer the item back to the Oversight committee who will initiate a new search
for an Administrative Director through internal and external advertisements. That said process shall
include a weighted and objective evaluation process with criteria set involving the Personnel Committee.
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The recommendation of the Oversight Committee shall be referred to the General Government
Committee who shall make the final recommendation to the Full Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS
Moved by Douglas supported by Kowall the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Bullard supported by Palmer to amend the resolution to strike the word final and replace it with
the word “a”. Vice Chairperson Moffitt called for a roll call vote. The Vice Chairperson state a “Yes” vote
would support the motion and a “No” vote would not support the motion.
Vote on Bullards amendment:
AYES: Long, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Webster, Wilson, Bullard, Crawford,
Jamian, Knollenberg. (12)
NAYS: McMillin, Middleton, Scott, Suarez, Zack, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett,
Kowall. (11)
ABSENT; Rogers (with notice). (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on Douglas’s resolution:
AYES: McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg,
Kowall, Long. (22)
NAYS: Crawford. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore the resolution as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03282
BY: Commissioner Tom McMillin, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – LOBBYIST ETHICS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hired Strategic Public Affairs, LLC in 2003 to be
their lobbyist for state and federal matters and;
WHEREAS Paul Welday is a principle at Strategic Public Affairs, LLC; and
WHEREAS Paul Welday is the current Chairman of the Oakland County Republican Party; and
WHEREAS Paul Welday was recently observed lobbying Oakland County Commissioners regarding the
issue of the Commissioners' upcoming appointment of its Administrative Director of Program Evaluation
and Operations Analysis; and
WHEREAS the idea that an elected body would hire a firm to lobby its own members is unethical and
unreasonable.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will not hire
any firm or person to lobby its own members on any issue,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Paul Welday and any other lobbyist that is employed by the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners must refrain from lobbying the very members that hire them.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TOM MCMILLIN
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03283
BY: John A. Scott, District #5
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF KEEGO
HARBOR – 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 Keego Harbor 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 Keego Harbor is $945.57 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Keego Harbor 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 Keego Harbor 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
$945.57 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Keego
Harbor 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 A. SCOTT
Copy of West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, Attachments A, B, and C on file in County Clerk’s
Ofiice.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government and Finance Committee. There were
no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 03284
BY: Commissioner John A. Scott, District #5 and Commissioner Eileen T. Kowall, District #6
IN RE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD – FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established an Environmental Infrastructure
Funds and Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #99093 in an effort to increase the share
of dollars flowing into infrastructure projects for the County and its cities, villages and townships (CVTs);
and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Charter Township of Waterford 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 Charter Township of Waterford is requesting reimbursement for expenses directly related
to sanitary sewer extensions, water main extensions, lift station modifications, Pontiac Creek Drain repair,
hazardous waste disposal and the development of a remediation plan for the Ridgetop Treatment plant;
and
WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the Charter Township of Waterford is
$262,893.19 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund as repayment to the Charter Township
of Waterford 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 Charter Township of Waterford as eligible for reimbursement from the
Environmental Infrastructure Fund.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$262,893.19 annually from the Environmental Infrastructure Fund (Account #90-263229-41000-3985) to
repay the Charter Township of Waterford for expenses incurred in connection with environmental
remediation or improvement projects, once proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JOHN SCOTT, EILEEN KOWALL
Copy of Environmental Infrastructure Fund Reimbursement Program on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 03285
BY: Commissioner Eileen T. Kowall, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR ELECTION CONSOLIDATION
LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in almost half of Michigan's school districts, fewer than five (5%) percent of eligible voters
participated in the 2000 school board election; and
WHEREAS a major criticism of Michigan's election system is that there are too many elections and that
there exists two parallel election systems in the state - one system run by school districts and a second
system involving local, county and state election officials; and
WHEREAS House Bills 4820 through 4828 propose to amend the Michigan Election Law, the Revised
School Code and several related acts, in an effort to consolidate state, local and school elections; and
WHEREAS the proposed legislation focuses on reducing the number of election dates, in order to provide
more consistency and predictability for potential voters and to bring the administration of all elections
under the jurisdiction of the city, township and county clerks - whose primary obligations are to the
Michigan Election Law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports House Bills 4820 through 4828, as introduced, and the efforts to establish four regular election
dates, in February, May, August and November, each year, on which all regular and special elections
would be held.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports legislation that
requires school elections to be governed by Michigan Election Law, with the election being run by the city,
township or county clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the
State of Michigan, the Oakland County delegation to the state legislature, the Michigan Association of
Counties and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
EILEEN T. KOWAL, TOM McMILLIN, JOHN
SCOTT, WILLIMAM PATTERSON, CHRISTINE
LONG, GREG JAMIAN, ERIC WILSON, BILL
BULLARD, JEFF POTTER, THOMAS
MIDDLETON, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, HUGH
CRAWFORD, MICHAEL ROGERS, CHUCK
MOSS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03286
BY: Christine Long, District #7
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF MILFORD
– 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 Village of Milford 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 Village of Milford is $2,317.10 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Village of Milford 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 Village of Milford 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
$2,317.10 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Village of
Milford 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 invoices for expenses eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund and Resolution
Authorizing West Nile Virus Fund Expense Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerk’s Office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03287
BY: Greg Jamian, District #16
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ORCHARD
LAKE VILLAGE – 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 Orchard Lake Village 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 Orchard Lake Village is $1,263.00
from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Orchard Lake Village 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 Orchard Lake Village 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
$1,263.00 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Orchard
Lake Village for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices
are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GREG JAMIAN
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Copy of West Nile Virus Fund Treatment Expenses Reimbursement Request, Resolution Authorizing
West Nile Virus Fund Expense Reimbursement Request, Minutes of May 19, 2003 Regular Council
Meeting, copy of check, and Invoice on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 03288
BY: Commissioners Peter H. Webster, District #18, George W. Suarez, District #24
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER ERIC
COLEMAN AS SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
(NACO)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the National Association of Counties (NACo) is the only national organization representing
the interests of county governments before Congress and the Administration, and through its successful
lobbying efforts, the collective county voice has made an enormous impact on legislation affecting our
communities; and
WHEREAS NACo is instrumental in advocating the county perspective on issues that affect each of your
constituents, such as, TEA-21 reauthorization, funding homeland security, health care and funding
election reform. NACo strives to get legislation approved that provides adequate funding for county
government; and
WHEREAS the leadership of NACo consists of officials who are elected by their fellow members to serve
as a liaison between the nation's counties and other levels of government by promoting the policies and
platforms adopted by the membership; and
WHEREAS the Executive Committee of the NACo Board of Directors are elected officials from active
member counties who serve as officers of the association. The president serves as chair of the
Committee, there is a president-elect, a first vice-president, a second vice-president, and an immediate
past president; and
WHEREAS the awesome responsibility of the NACo Board of Directors includes, supervising, managing
and controlling the business and property of the association; determining NACo's mission as identified by
the members; monitoring NACo's success in fulfilling its mission and ensuring that NACo will be able to
continue to fulfill its mission; and
WHEREAS it is widely recognized that the role of the members of the Executive Committee is critically
important. The experienced leadership of Oakland County Commissioner Eric Coleman, as Second Vice-
President, will provide the membership and Executive Committee with positive and proactive direction;
and
WHEREAS it is of the utmost importance that we support having an immensely qualified and committed
representative from Oakland County and the State of Michigan, such as Commissioner Eric Coleman, on
the NACo Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS Commissioner Coleman has a long established track record as a person who recognizes the
importance of building partnerships and as an elected official who has actively engaged in developing
regional initiatives that embrace diversity and benefit multiple communities; and
WHEREAS Commissioner Coleman has successfully promoted unifying regional efforts including: Tri-
County Summit (with Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties and the City of Detroit), Southeastern
Michigan Council of Government (SEMCOG); and Michigan Association of Counties (MAC); and
WHEREAS Commissioner Coleman has provided dynamic leadership and proudly represented Oakland
County and the State of Michigan, as he served on the National Association of Counties' Board of
Directors, Audit Committee, Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) and Community and Economic
Development Steering Committee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges
the outstanding credentials of Oakland County Commissioner Eric Coleman.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby declares it is our
great honor and privilege to support the nomination of our esteemed colleague, Oakland County
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Commissioner Eric Coleman, for the office of Second Vice-President of the National Association of
Counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this adopted Resolution be forwarded to the National
Association of Counties, the Michigan Association of Counties and to all of the counties of Michigan.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
PETE WEBSTER, GEORGE SUAREZ
Moved by Webster supported by Suarez that Miscellaneous Resolution #03288 - SUPPORT FOR
OAKLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER ERIC COLEMAN AS SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) be brought to the floor for immediate consideration.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Moss supported by Scott that a unanimous vote be cast.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Patterson, Potter, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard,
Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall,
Long. (21)
NAYS: McMillin, Palmer. (2)
ABSENT: Rogers (with notice). (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
In accordance with Rule XII.G, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
a. Rose Township - Resolution Opposing House Bill 4919
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
a. White Lake Township – Establishment of Lake Improvement Board of Lake Neva
The Board adjourned at 12:24 p.m. to the call of the Chair or October 16, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL DAVID MOFFITT
Clerk Vice-Chairperson