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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 30, 2003
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Thomas Law at 7:05 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack. (25)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Charles Palmer.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Potter supported by Gregory the minutes of the October 16, 2003, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Webster supported by Rogers the agenda be amended as follows:
Move General Government Committee, item (a) from the Consent Agenda to the Regular
Agenda, and move item (7) Communications to become item (13a) of the agenda.
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg,
Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
The following people addressed the board: Winifred Cook, Harriette Woodards, Pat Stewart,
Donna Squalls, Lloyd Sherman, Andy LeCurereax, Royal Oak Twp. Supervisor Jerry Sadler,
Holbert Maxey, Steve Facione, and Dave Collver.
Received for filing written comment from the following people: Barbara A. Harrell, Heidi Quitmeyer,
John and Carol Morlan, Craig King, Gena Helmstetter, Dorothy J. Haddrill, Vincent A. Mungioli,
Carol Wellenkotter, Richard Hipple, and Dorothy and Carl Eicker.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 30, 2003
540
Deputy Clerk, Frank Millard read a communication from Charles E. Palmer resigning from the Oakland
County Sanitary Appeal Board and the Food Service Appeal Board effective September 1, 2003 or at the
time that the Board of Commissioners has appointed a successor to fill his seat.
Deputy Clerk, Frank Millard read a communication from Thomas A. Law appointing Commissioner Eric
Wilson to the Oakland County Sanitary Code Appeal Board. Commissioner Wilson will be replacing
Commissioner Charles Palmer. The appointment will be effective November 18, 2003.
Moved by Bullard supported by Hatchett the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, as amended, be
adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote on this motion appears on page 552.)
The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03293
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – FOURTH QUARTER 2003
DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single appropriation within the non-
departmental budget and then an amount equal to the actual expense is transferred to the user
department with a summary report to the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the Fourth Quarter 2003 data
processing development charges to be $1,174,100.56 and the imaging development charge to be
$84,509.00 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $112,630.90 and
non-county agencies are $0 for the Fourth Quarter 2003; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to General Fund/General Purpose County departments is needed to
fund these development charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reviewed
the Fourth Quarter 2003 Data Processing Development Report and approves the Fourth Quarter
appropriation transfer as specified on the attached schedule.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology Development/Support Detail – Fourth Quarter, 2003 and Information
Technology Data Processing Development Summary 4th Quarter 2003 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03293)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – FOURTH QUARTER 2003
DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution appropriates and charges the Information Technology Fourth Quarter 2003
Development cost to benefiting departments.
2. The Fourth quarter data processing development charges are $1,174,100.56; imaging
development charges are $84,509.00 for General Fund/General Purpose departments; direct
charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $112,630.90 and charges
to non-county agencies are $0.
3. The respective departmental Fiscal Year 2003 budgets are to be amended as specified in the
attached detail schedule.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 30, 2003
541
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03299)
BY General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY
- FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03299 on
October 20, 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 #03299
BY: Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY
– FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established 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 Township of Holly 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 Township of Holly is $5,825.81 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Township of Holly 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 Township of Holly as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$5,825.81 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Township of
Holly for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BILL BULLARD, JR.
Copy of letter from George J. Miller, Manager/Health Office, West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement
Request, Resolution 2003-18 Authorizing West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, and Holly
Township Project Description on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03299)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLLY -
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 $5,825.81 is available in General Fund (account 2853-16001) to reimburse
the Township of Holly for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 30, 2003
542
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03301)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS 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:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03301 on
October 20, 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 #03301
BY: Tom Middleton, District #4, John A. Scott, District #5, Eileen T. Kowall, District #6
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS 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 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 Waterford 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 Waterford is
$27,820.13 from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Charter Township of Waterford 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 Waterford 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
$27,820.13 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Charter
Township of Waterford for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TOM MIDDLETON, JOHN A. SCOTT, EILEEN
KOWALL
Copy of West Nile Virus Reimbursement Request, Resolution Authorizing the use of Advanced Pest
Management to Assist in the Preparation of an Environmental Mosquito Management Program,
Adjustment/Journal Entry to General Ledger, Invoices, Check request, and list of administrative costs
incurred with regards to the Waterford Township West Nile Virus protection program for 2003 on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03301)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
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resolution and finds:
1. Funding of $27,820.13 is available in General Fund (account 2853-16001) to reimburse
the Charter Township of Waterford for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03302)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SYLVAN
LAKE - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03302 on
October 20, 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 #03302
BY: John A. Scott, District #5
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SYLVAN LAKE
– FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake is $658.87 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Sylvan Lake for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Sylvan Lake as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of
$658.87 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of Sylvan
Lake for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JOHN A. SCOTT
Copy of West Nile Fund Reimbursement Request, Attachments A, B, and C on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 30, 2003
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03302)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SYLVAN LAKE
- 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 $658.87 is available in General Fund (account 2853-16001) to reimburse the City
of Sylvan Lake for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03303)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF LYON - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03303 on
October 20, 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 #03303
BY: Jeff Potter, District #8
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF LYON – 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 Lyon 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 Lyon is $7,849.11
from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Charter Township of Lyon 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 Lyon 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
$7,849.11 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Charter
Township of Lyon for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JEFF POTTER
Copy of letter from George Milller, Manager/Health Officer, Proposed Project Plan and Budget, and
Resolution #2003-07 on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 30, 2003
545
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03303)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF LYON - 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 $7,849.11 is available in General Fund (account 2853-16001) to reimburse the
Charter Township of Lyon for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*REPORT (MISC. #03304)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH LYON
- FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03304 on
October 20, 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 #03304
BY: Jeff Potter, District #8
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH LYON
– 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 South Lyon 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 South Lyon is $3,659.29 from the
West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of South Lyon 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 South Lyon 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
$3,659.29 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of South
Lyon for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JEFF POTTER
Copy of Letter from George Miller, Manager/Health Officer, West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement
Request, Resolution Requesting Reimbursement – West Nile Virus Fund, West Nile Cost, and invoices
on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 30, 2003
546
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03304)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH LYON
- 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 $3,659.29 is available in General Fund (account 2853-16001) to reimburse
the City of South Lyon for this project; no additional appropriation is required.
2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03306
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS for Fiscal Year 2003/2004, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has
awarded a reimbursement agreement to the Oakland County Health Division for services related to Non-
Community (Type II) Water Supply, Long Term Drinking Water Monitoring, Radon, Public Swimming Pool
Inspections, Septage, On-Site Sewage, and Drinking Water Programs; and
WHEREAS the services referenced above are ongoing; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 MDEQ Reimbursement Agreement reflected a total funding
amount of $1,192,644; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2003/2004 MDEQ Reimbursement Agreement reflects a total funding amount
of $1,206,582, which is a $13,938 (1.17%) increase over the previous agreement; and
WHEREAS no personnel changes have been requested for the reimbursement programs at this time; and
WHEREAS this Reimbursement Agreement has been submitted through the County Executive’s Contract
Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Reimbursement Agreement in the total amount of
$1,206,582, beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ approval of the above-
referenced contract is specifically conditioned and premised upon the “Department’s” concurrence in the
terms and conditions contained in Addendum A of the Agreement, as added by the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its
Chairperson to execute this Agreement subject to the following additional condition: That the County’s
approval for entering into this Agreement is specifically conditioned and premised upon the acceptance,
approval and execution of the Agreement containing Addendum A, by the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, and that the failure of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to
execute the Agreement as specified shall, without any further act of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, automatically negate and void the County’s approval and/or acceptance of this
agreement as provided for in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Reimbursement
Agreement and approve changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent
with the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 30, 2003
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Copy of Contract Review, Health Division, Fiscal Year 2003/2004 Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality Reimbursement Agreement Acceptance, Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, Local Health Quarterly
Report, Financial Status Report for Local Health Services, and letter from Karen B Kalinowski, Chief of
Administration, State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality on file in County Clerk’s Office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03306)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has awarded a
reimbursement agreement to the Oakland County Health Division for services related to
Non-Community (Type II) Water Supply, Long Term Drinking Water Monitoring, Radon,
Public Swimming Pool Inspections and source water assessment programs.
2. This agreement also includes Local Public Health Operations (LPHO) funding for
Septage, On-site Sewage and Drinking Water Programs, which in the past were awarded
through the Health Division’s Comprehensive, Budgeting, Planning, and Contracting
(CPBC) agreement.
3. The grant award of $1,206,562, which is a $13,938 or 1.17% increase over the previous
agreement.
4. The amount of reimbursement is $67,934 higher than the amount included in the FY2004
budget. Therefore, $67,934 can be returned to the Non-Departmental Budget Task
account.
5. This reimbursement agreement does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
6. The FY2004 budget should be amended as reflected in the attached schedule:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03307
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (OCPR) - ON STAGE - MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR
THE ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS - MINIGRANT – ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been notified that the Oakland
County Cultural Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation 2003 Minigrant; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has the matching funds available to
contribute to the program; and
WHEREAS the total program cost of $4,231 includes grant award of $2,000, the grant match of $2,231
which includes in-kind contribution; and
WHEREAS this grant has been awarded in the past to the Singsation Traveling Music Show Program,
however, this program has been suspended this year due to budget cuts; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the grant is to fund the project design "On Stage" as a forum for musical,
theatrical entertainment and educational programs. The program would offer educational entertainment
to groups of all ages; and
WHEREAS the granting period is from June 3, 2003 to August 8, 2003; and
WHEREAS the grant meets the goals and objectives of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission to offer innovative specialized recreation programs and cultural experiences.
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548
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Parks and Recreation Commission to accept the said minigrant as stated above, with said monies for this
project to come from Parks and Recreation funds and funds awarded as a result of this mini-grant.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Parks and Recreation, and Contract for Art Services on file in County Clerk’s
Office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03307)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (OCPR) – ON STAGE - MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR
THE ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS - MINIGRANT - ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes acceptance from the Oakland County Cultural Council and
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Regional Regranting Program -
Minigrant for $2,000.
2. The grant has been awarded in the past to the Singsation Traveling Music Show
Program. This program has been suspended this year due to budget cuts.
3. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission applied for the 2003 funding for
the Lewis E. Wint Nature Center Amphitheater Program at the Independence Oaks
County Park, for the project design "On Stage", which is a forum for musical theatrical
entertainment and educational programs for groups of all ages.
4. The grant period is from June 3, 2003 to August 8, 2003.
5. The total budget for the program is $4,321, which includes $2,000 (50%) from the
Oakland County Cultural Council and Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs
Regional Regranting Program, and a $2,000 (50%) required grant match paid by Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Fund Balance, as well as $231 allowable in-kind support.
No General Fund monies are required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03259
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2003 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as
amended, also known as the Michigan Drain Code, the Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates
and maintains a number of open ditch or enclosed drains at various locations throughout Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and maintenance that are
recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Drainage Districts; and
WHEREAS Chapter 4 of the said Drain Code permits the Drain Commissioner to levy assessments
against Drainage District of drains established in accordance with said Chapter 4, for operation,
maintenance, clean out and repair purposes, provided such assessments not exceed $1,250 per mile of
drain per year, or fraction thereof; and
WHEREAS for the year 2003, the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess the 37 Drainage Districts the
total aggregate amount of $162,187.05, for the maintenance, operation, clean out and repair of 37 drains,
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all in accordance with the said $1,250 per mile of drain per year limitation, as itemized on the listing
attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year 2003, for the purpose of
operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing 37 drains located in Oakland County, the total
aggregate amount of $162,187.05, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed
against all of the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 37
Drainage Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Drain Commissioner 2003 Chapter 4 Drain Assessments for Maintenance and
Operation on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03259)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – 2003 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy, and collect
$162,187.05 for the year 2003 against all benefiting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls, for the purpose of maintaining, cleaning, and repairing
37 Chapter 4 drains located within Oakland County.
2. The County’s share of the assessments for maintenance of Chapter 4 drains is
$9,695.26.
3. Funding is available in the Non-Departmental account - Drain Assessments. No
additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03260
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2003 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as
amended, also known as the Michigan Drain Code, the Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates
and maintains a number of open ditch and/or enclosed pipe drains at various locations in Oakland and
West Bloomfield Townships; and
WHEREAS existing private drains established as County Drains in accordance with Chapter 18 of the
Michigan Drain Code shall be the same as if originally laid out and designated, located, established and
constructed by procedures set forth in other sections of the Michigan Drain Code; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for the operation and maintenance of these Drains that
are recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Drainage Districts; and
WHEREAS Chapter 18 of the said Drain Code permits the Drain Commissioner to levy assessments
against Drainage Districts of Drains established in accordance with said Chapter 18, for operation,
maintenance, clean out and repair purposes, provided such assessments not exceed $1,250 per mile of
drain per year, or fraction thereof; and
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WHEREAS for the year 2003, the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess the 24 Drainage Districts the
total aggregate amount of $47,099.61 for the maintenance, operation, clean out and repair of 24 drains,
all in accordance with the said $1,250 per mile of drain per year limitation, as itemized on the listing
attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year 2003, for the purpose of
operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing 24 drains located in Oakland County, the total
aggregate amount of $47,099.61, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed
against all of the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 24
Drainage Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Drain Commissioner 2003 Chapter 18 Drain Assessments for Maintenance and
Operation, Oakland County Drain Commissioner 2003 Drain and Lake Level Assessment Rolls Detail
Summary by Community, Oakland County Drain Commissioner 2003 Drain and Lake Level Assessment
Rolls Detail Summary by Community and Project on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03260)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – 2003 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy, and collect $47,099.61 for
the year 2003 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the
assessment rolls, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning, and repairing 24
Chapter 18 drains located within Oakland County.
2. The County’s share of the assessments for maintenance of Chapter 18 drains is $5,162.17.
3. Funding is available in the Non-Departmental account - Drain Assessments. No additional
appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03261
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2003 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of the Inland Lake Level Act, Act No. 146 of the Public Acts
of 1961, as amended by Act No. 59 of the Public Acts of 1995 (Part 307), the Oakland County Drain
Commissioner operates and maintains 35 lake level control devices/structures and 6 lake augmentation
pumps that regulate the legally established water level of 53 lakes located within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and maintenance that are
recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Lake Level Districts; and
WHEREAS Section 30722(4) of said Act No. 59 requires that the Drain Commissioner obtain approval
from the Board of Commissioners prior to levying any lake level assessment in excess of $10,000
annually; and
WHEREAS for the year 2003, the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 25 separate Lake Level
Districts for the total aggregate amount of $367,802.45 for operation, maintenance and repair purposes,
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as itemized on the listing attached hereto, of which 15 of the proposed assessments are in excess of the
said $10,000.00 limit, thereby requiring Board of Commissioner authorization.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year 2003, for the purpose of
operating and maintaining the level of various lakes located in Oakland County, the total aggregate
amount of $367,802.45, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed against all
of the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 25 separate Lake
Level Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto, including 15 assessments in excess of $10,000.00.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Drain Commissioner 2003 Lake Level Assessments for Maintenance and
Operation on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03261)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – 2003 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy, and collect $367,802.45
for the year 2003 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the
assessment rolls, for the purpose of operating and maintaining 25 lake levels located within
Oakland County.
2. The County’s share of the assessments for operations and maintenance of lake levels is
$1,788.13.
3. Funding is available in the Non-Departmental account - Drain Assessments. No additional
appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for the resolution appears on page 552.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03295
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES – DONATION OF A VEHICLE TO THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY
COLLEGE CREST CENTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland Community College (OCC) operates the Combined Regional Emergency Services
Training (CREST) center which is a 22-acre simulated city equipped with traffic signals, paved streets, a
bank, motel, convenience store/gas station, school and three furnished homes at the college’s Auburn
Hills Campus; and
WHEREAS it is the only center in the Midwest that provides opportunities for joint training of law
enforcement, fire and emergency medical personnel in real-life emergency and anti-terrorist scenarios;
and
WHEREAS the CREST facility is largely funded through donations; and
WHEREAS CREST is in need of a patrol vehicle for training of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and
local law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS County Purchasing Procedures state that after a department/division determines an item is
no longer useful to its operation, that the appropriate method of disposal should be determined; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Central Services has a patrol vehicle which will be disposed of at the next
county auction; and
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WHEREAS OCC is willing to accept such vehicle and will be responsible for all costs associated with
maintenance of the equipment; and
WHEREAS enhance training of law enforcement will benefit all Oakland County residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
donation of one patrol vehicle to the OCC CREST center.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03295)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES – DONATION OF A VEHICLE TO THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY
COLLEGE CREST CENTER
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 county vehicle and equipment, which are scheduled for auction, are valued at $7,500.
2. A transfer from the General fund to the Motorpool fund will offset the donation of the
equipped vehicle.
3. The following budget amendment is recommended to the FY 2004 Adopted Budget:
General Fund
90-310000-98661-8001 Transfer to Motorpool Fund $7,500
90-290000-27030-2564 Contingency (7,500)
-0-
Motorpool Fund
13-661003-98101-1701 Transfer from General Fund $7,500
13-661001-00010-1660 Gain/(Loss) on sale of vehicle (7,500)
-0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
Ayes: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall,
Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, as amended were
adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03308
BY: The Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPT – APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Finance Committee on Local Taxes has examined certificates, statements, papers and
records submitted to it from the various townships, cities and villages having taxes to be spread upon the
Tax Rolls, and has checked these documents with the pertinent laws, specifically Section 37 General
Property Tax Laws, and has caused corrections to be made where necessary; and
WHEREAS your committee has prepared tax certificates showing the certified rates as adjusted by
M.C.L. 211.34, M.C.L. 211.34D, and M.C.L. 211.34E of the General Property Tax Laws, authorized to be
spread against state taxable valuations, which certificates are submitted herewith, and which are the
basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners
authorize the Equalization Director to sign these certificates; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan amended Article IX of the constitution and added
Section 36; and
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WHEREAS the legislature, as directed, implemented said legislation under Section 37 of the General
Property Tax Act and the 1976 State School Code, as amended; and
WHEREAS the certified rates are subject to M.C.L. 211.36 which allows additional millage to be voted up
to and including December 7, 2003 for schools and, if adopted, up to and including November 4, 2003 for
taxing jurisdictions, as specified in said section; said additional millage(s) would require Board approval
before they could be spread; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan voted to limit school operating levies on homestead
and non-homestead property taxes in accordance with this report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopts the
attached certificates with the recommendations herein contained as part of the permanent records of the
Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Equalization Director be authorized and directed to sign the
several tax certificates on which the attached tabulation was based, thereby authorizing and directing the
various assessing officers to spread the rates against the taxable valuation set forth herein for 2003.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moss supported by Zack the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long,
McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster,
Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (25)
Nays: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #03285)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR ELECTION CONSOLIDATION
LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03285 on
October 20, 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 #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
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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.
EILEEN T. KOWALL, TOM McMILLIN, JOHN A.
SCOTT, WILLIAM R. PATTERSON,
CHRISTINE A. LONG, GREG JAMIAN, ERIC S.
WILSON, BILL BULLARD, JR., JEFF POTTER,
THOMAS MIDDLETON, SUE ANN DOUGLAS,
HUGH D. CRAWFORD, MICHAEL ROGERS,
CHARLES MOSS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
REPORT (MISC. #03280)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - CREATION OF THREE (3) PR-FUNDED
MICROGRAPHICS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03280 on October 22, 2003,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #03280)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - CREATION OF THREE (3) PR-FUNDED
MICROGRAPHICS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I POSITIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted with an amendment to insert a second BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph as follows.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk/Register of Deeds Micrographics Fund shall be responsible
for all costs associated with these positions, including salaries, fringe benefits and all ancillary costs.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03280
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - CREATION OF THREE (3) PR FUNDED
MICROGRAPHICS 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
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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
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03280)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The County Clerk/Register of Deeds Micrographics Unit in cooperation with Facilities
Management and the Record Retention Division has recognized the rapid depletion of
Record Retention storage space.
2. The resolution approves the creation of three (3) Proprietary funded Micrographic Equipment
Operator I positions for preparing, microfilming and storage of the court files, as an alternative
to renovating the existing facility, and purchasing high density shelving at a total cost of $1.5
million.
3. These positions will carry a three (3) year sunset clause and will be reviewed for continuation
prior to December 31, 2006.
4. Funding for these positions is available in the Micrographics Fund balance, with no cost to
the General Fund.
5. The total salary and fringe cost of the three (3) PR funded Micrographic Equipment Operator I
positions is estimated to be $110,405 for FY 2004, and $123,194 for FY 2005. Cost of
supplies is $9,231 for FY 2004, and $10,000 for FY 2005.
6. A budget amendment is recommended as follows for the FY 2004 and FY 2005
Micrographics Fund Budget
Micrographics Fund (654) FY 2004 FY 2005
Expenditure
2-21-260100-11000-2001 Salaries $ 73,850 $ 82,404
2-21-260100-11000-2074 Fringes $ 36,556 $ 40,790
2-21-260100-11000-4252 Office Supplies $ 9,231 $ 10,000
Total Expenditures $119,637 $133,194
2-21-260100-11000-8005 Chg. in Fund Equity ($119,637) ($133,194)
Total Micrographics Fund $ -0- -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Knollenberg the resolution be adopted.
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Moved by Patterson supported by Suarez the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Potter the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Coulter 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: Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson,
Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE CANVASSING BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee reports with a recommendation that Heidi Opisui and Jeanne
Denewith be appointed to the Canvassing Board for four-year terms expiring October 31, 2007.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of letters from Oakland County Clerk, G. William Caddell, Memos from Michigan State Bureau of
Elections, Oakland County Democratic Party, Oakland County Republican Party Director of Elections,
Ellen Davis Halsey, and signed paper ballots on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Jamian the General Government Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
The Commissioners voted by signed paper ballot for one Republican member and one Democratic
member to the Oakland County Board of Canvassers.
The results of the signed paper ballot vote are as follows:
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES:
Richard Wallace ( 0)
Gregory Miles (Requested name be withdrawn)
Jeanne Denewith (23)
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES:
Heidi Opisui (22)
Joan Larson ( 1)
Yolanda Haynes ( 2)
Moved by Patterson supported by Crawford the appointment of Jeanne Denewith and Heidi Opisui be
confirmed.
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Vote on appointment:
AYES: Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson,
Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, Jeanne Denewith and Heidi Opisui were appointed to the
Oakland County Board of Canvassers for a four-year term expiring October 31, 2007.
Commissioner William Patterson as a point of personal privilege acknowledged the presence of his wife
Ruth Patterson.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03309
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES - SALARY ADMINISTRATION FOURTH QUARTERLY REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Plan approved by the Board of Commissioners for Grades 1 - 21
provides a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary grade placement of
classifications; and
WHEREAS the Fourth Quarterly Report for FY2003 identifies the reviews conducted and the salary grade
changes recommended by the Human Resources Department after completion of this review process;
and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement salary
grade changes resulting from Salary Administration Quarterly Report recommendations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes
implementation of the Salary Administration Fourth Quarterly Report for FY 2003, which includes the
following personnel actions:
Salary Grade
Classification
From: To: Location-Position
Reclassify one GIS Enterprise Data Tech to a 10 11 18701-07985
New class titled GIS Enterprise Data Technician II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following classifications be retitled with no change in salary grade:
From: To:
GIS Enterprise Data Tech GIS Enterprise Data Technician I
Court Business Operations Analyst Court Business Analyst
Hearing Technician Supervisor Hearing/Vision Technician Supervisor
Vision Technician Supervisor Hearing/Vision Technician Supervisor
Crime Lab Specialist I Forensic Laboratory Specialist I
Crime Lab Specialist II Forensic Laboratory Specialist II
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03310
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES - FISCAL YEAR 2004 WAGE REOPENER FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES LABOR COUNCIL (GELC)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Government Employees Labor Council, have negotiated a
Wage Reopener for Fiscal Year 2004 for approximately 125 employees of Children’s Village; and
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WHEREAS this agreement provides for 2.0% increase with the pay period beginning
September 20, 2003; and
WHEREAS this agreement further provides that any additional general wage increase for non-
represented employees that may take place during fiscal year 2004, be applied to members of this
bargaining unit at the same time and in the same manner as provided to the non-represented employees.
WHEREAS the agreement regarding this wage increase has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee, which recommends
approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed Wage
reopener agreement between the County of Oakland and the Government Employees Labor Council
covering the period of October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, and that the Board Chairperson, on
behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Government Employees Labor Council – Children’s Village Employees Fiscal Year 2004 Wage
Reopener on file in County Clerk’s Office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03296
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF MILFORD FOR THE
NEW COUNTY-WIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by MR #98308, recognized that the County's
current 800MHz radio system needed to be upgraded and expanded to encompass all public safety
agencies and to create interoperability between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and MR #99279,
authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational charge to pay for a new
County-wide radio system that will have the ability to encompass all public safety agencies and create
interoperability between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS to properly implement and operate the new County-wide radio system, the County will need to
build towers, lease land, and/or lease space on towers at sites throughout the County; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Information
Technology that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and
conditions of the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS under the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement, the County will construct the
tower located at 1100 Atlantic Street, Milford, Michigan; the County will sell the tower to the Village of
Milford for one ($1) dollar upon completion, and the Village of Milford will lease the County space on the
tower for one ($1) dollar per year; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Corporation Counsel
have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached construction license and
lease agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached construction license and lease agreement between the County of Oakland and
the Village of Milford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson to execute the attached construction license and lease agreement between the County of
Oakland and the Village of Milford.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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Copy of Construction License and Lease Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #03296)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF MILFORD FOR THE
NEW COUNTY-WIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves and authorizes a construction license and lease agreement
between the County of Oakland and the Village of Milford.
2. Under the construction license and lease agreement, the County will construct a tower for
the County-wide radio system on land owned by the Village of Milford, the County will sell
the tower to the Village of Milford for one ($1) upon completion, and the Village of Milford
will lease the County space on the tower for one ($1) per year.
3. Operation and maintenance of the tower will be the responsibility of the Village of Milford.
4. The Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous Resolution
#99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational
charge to pay for a new County-wide radio system, including construction of towers,
lease of land, and/or lease of space on towers at sites throughout the County.
5. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Long the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt,
Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard,
Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #03311
BY: Commissioner Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2
IN RE: WAUMEGAH LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD - REQUEST FOR $150,000 LOAN FROM LONG
TERM REVOLVING FUND FOR AUGMENTATION WELL PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairmen, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Waumegah Lake, having a surface area of approximately 112 acres, is an inland lake located
in Springfield and Independence Townships, Oakland County, Michigan; and
WHEREAS on January 8, 1996 a structural failure of the approximately 70 year old private dam structure
controlling the level of Waumegah Lake occurred, threatening the public health, safety and welfare, and
putting the lake level at risk; and
WHEREAS in 1998 the Drain Commissioner, as the county delegated authority under Part 307 of the
Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 P.A. 451, as amended, MCL
324.30701 et seq., oversaw the design and construction of a new dam structure for Waumegah Lake, the
cost of that was paid for by special assessments; and
WHEREAS following construction of the new dam structure, the lake level has not increased to the
normal or legal level for Waumegah Lake as established by the Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS the Waumegah Lake Improvement Board, a public agency established pursuant to Part 309
of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 P.A. 451 ("Part 309"), as
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amended, MCL 324.30901 et seq., has determined that construction of an augmentation well is
necessary in order to properly attain and maintain the legal level for Waumegah Lake; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Misc. Resolution No. 02019 on
February 21, 2002, establishing a Long Term Revolving Fund to assist local units of government to
finance water and sewer projects that do not require the issuance of bonds; and
WHEREAS Misc. Resolution No. 02019 provides that each project loan shall not exceed $150,000; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 30922 of Part 309, the Lake Improvement Board is authorized to borrow
money and collect special assessments to defray the costs of any improvement made under Part 309;
and
WHEREAS Waumegah Lake Improvement Board, has requested a $150,000 loan from the County's
Long Term Revolving Fund to pay for the design and construction of an augmentation well to attain and
maintain the legal and normal level of Waumegah Lake.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the
advance of a sum not to exceed $150,000 to the Waumegah Lake Improvement Board and Special
Assessment District for the design and construction of an augmentation well for Waumegah Lake,
consistent with prior established policy covering the loan of County funds, with the actual amount of the
loan, including applicable interest rate and repayment schedule to be determined and set forth in a
contract to be approved at some time in the future by action of this Board of Commissioners.
PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Waumegah Lake Improvement Board, Resolution to Pursue Project Financing on file in County
Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no
objections.
Host Committee Chair, Roger Penske along with Susan Sherer gave a Super Bowl Presentation to the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners on how the Super Bowl would benefit Oakland County. After
the presentation there was a question and answer session where Roger Penske, Susan Sherer, and
Dr. David Allerdice, of Lawrence Tech answered questions from the Commissioners in regards to the
Super Bowl.
David Moffitt as a point of personal privilege acknowledged the presence of a family friend Eleanor
Payton.
Chairperson Thomas Law as a point of personal privilege acknowledged the presence of Richard Skarritt,
Chairperson for the Road Commission for Oakland County.
The Board adjourned at 9:03 p.m. to the call of the Chair or November 20, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL THOMAS A.LAW
Clerk Chairperson