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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
April 1, 2004
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Thomas Law at 9:35 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law,
Long, McMillin, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson,
Zack. (22)
ABSENT: Coleman, Gregory (absent with notice). (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Helaine Zack.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Crawford supported by Coulter the minutes of the March 18, 2004 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the minutes of the March 25, 2004 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Webster supported by Rogers the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as
follows:
ITEM ON BOARD AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
c. Miscellaneous Resolution #04041 – Oakland County Animal Care – Sale of Dog Licenses.
(Reason for Suspension of Public Services Committee, item c: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1 – Direct referral to
the Finance Committee.)
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Moved by Webster supported by Rogers the Agenda be further amended by adding ”Notice of Intent to
Discharge” Miscellaneous Resolution #04065 from the Finance Committee under Special Order of
Business, and move General Government Committee, items (c) and (e) from the Consent Agenda to the
Regular Agenda.
Vote on agenda as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long,
McMillin, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the Agenda
carried.
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson along with Chairperson Thomas Law presented
William and Judy Hewitt a proclamation acknowledging receipt of the generous gift of an antique 1924
Oakland automobile to keep on permanent public display at Oakland County.
Lawrence Obrecht, Manager of the Animal Control Division, presented a proclamation to Dennis King
President of Harley Ellis and Kendall Ruhberg of Spectrum Strategies in recognition and appreciation of
the donation of their staff time and expertise to the Oakland County Animal Care Center.
The following people addressed the Board: Ervin Durkins.
Moved by Potter supported by Zack the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears on page 192.) The resolutions
on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*REPORT (MISC. #04081)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
– 2004 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH HANGAR AREA
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee having reviewed the above referenced resolution on March 23,
2004 reports to the Board with the recommendation 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 #04081
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
2004 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH HANGAR AREA
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract
No. 2004-0162, for State funds in the amount of $1,386,700 for the development and improvement of
Oakland County International Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of construction of a north hangar area; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the
administration of the project; and
WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan Department of
Transportation requires a local grant match of $199,300, which is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant
contract; and
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WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the County Executive's review
process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the application provisions of
Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
grant contract in an amount not to exceed $1,586,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the grant contract.
On behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Revised Contract Review – Central Services/Aviation, Contract for a State/Local Airport Project,
Exhibit 1, Attachment 7, and Appendix A and B on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04081)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -
2004 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE - CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH HANGAR AREA
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 has received Michigan Department of Transportation Grant No. 2004-
0162, for State funds in the amount of $1,386,700 for Oakland County International
Airport.
2. The project is for construction of a north hangar area.
3. The Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the
grant contract.
4. The funding period of the grant is 36 months from the date of the award.
5. total cost for the project is $1,586,000, with $1,386,700 (87%) of the cost from State f
funds, and $199,300 (13%) from the Airport Fund for the grant match.
6. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in
the administration of the project.
7. No General Fund appropriation is required.
8. No budget amendment is necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 192.)
*REPORT (MISC. #04082)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVIICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
– 2004 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SCREEN
WALL/PURCHASE OF AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) VEHICLE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building committee having reviewed the above referenced resolution on March 23,
2004 reports to the Board with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 1, 2004
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04082
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
2004 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SCREEN
WALL/PURCHASE OF AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) VEHICLE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract
No. 2004-0163, for Federal funds in the amount of $1,131,301, and State funds in the amount of $62,849
for the development and improvement of Oakland County International Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of design and construction of a screen wall, and for the purchase of an
aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the
administration of the project; and
WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan Department of
Transportation requires a local grant match of $62,850, which is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant
contract; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the County Executive's review
process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County, therefore the application provisions of
Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
grant contract in an amount not to exceed $1,257,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the grant contract.
On behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Central Services/Aviation, Contract for a Federal/State/Local Airport Project
Under the Block Grant Program, Exhibit 1, Attachment 1, Appendix A, Appendix G, and Instructions on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04082)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -
2004 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SCREEN
WALL/PURCHASE OF AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) VEHICLE
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 has received Michigan Department of Transportation Grant No. 2004-0163,
Federal Project No. C-26-0079-3403, for Federal funds of $1,131,301, and State funds in
the amount of $62,849 for Oakland County International Airport.
2. The project is for the design and construction of screen wall/purchase of aircraft rescue fire
fighting (ARFF) vehicle.
3. The Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant
contract.
4. The funding period of the grant is 36 months from the date of the award.
5. The total cost for the design and construction of the screen wall is $707,000 and the cost of
the aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicle is $550,000.
6. The total cost for the project is $1,257,000, with $1,131,301 (90%) of the cost from Federal
funds, $62,849 (5%) from State funds, and $62,850 (5%) from the Airport Fund for the grant
match.
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7. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the
administration of the project.
8. No General Fund appropriation is required.
9. No budget amendment is necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 192.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04073
By: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ESTABLISHMENT OF LIVE SCAN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the COURT LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM ("CLEMIS") is
a computerized system that provides access to and entry of law enforcement data and facilitates the
exchange of information among public safety agencies. CLEMIS also provides access to various other
criminal justice databases. CLEMIS is interfaced with state and federal law enforcement computers, as
well as computer systems within other states which maintain records and files essential to the needs of
the justice community; and
WHEREAS the CLEMIS Division is a division of the Oakland County Department of Information
Technology that supports public safety agencies using CLEMIS, that provides services such as training,
help desk, and technical support to the public safety agencies, and that is a liaison with the State on law
enforcement technology matters; and
WHEREAS part of this information includes exchange of fingerprint information on Live Scan Equipment;
and
WHEREAS the CLEMIS Division desires to establish an Interlocal Agreement with certain municipalities
to provide maintenance services and preventative maintenance services for the Live Scan Equipment;
and
WHEREAS the CLEMIS Division and the Department of Corporation Counsel have developed a Live
Scan Interlocal Agreement setting forth the rights and obligations of the County and the municipalities;
and
WHEREAS the municipalities signing this Agreement will be charged an annual fee for these services;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is required under the Urban Cooperation Act of
1967 to approve Interlocal Agreements between the County and the municipalities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Interlocal Agreement and authorizes the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the
Agreement for the following municipalities:
Ann Arbor Police Department Roseville Police Department
Auburn Hills Police Department Royal Oak Police Department
Berkley Department of Public Safety Saint Clair Shores Police Department
Beverly Hills Department of Public Safety Sterling Heights Police Department
Birmingham Police Department Walled Lake Police Department
Bloomfield Township Police Department Waterford Police Department
Chesterfield Township Police Department Wayne Police Department
Dearborn Heights Police Department West Bloomfield Township Police Department
Eastpointe Police Department White Lake Police Department
Farmington Department of Public Safety Wixom Police Department
Farmington Hills Police Department Center Line Department of Public Safety
Ferndale Police Department Clinton Township Police Department
Fraser Department of Public Safety Dearborn Police Department
Garden City Police Department Macomb County Sheriff
Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety Novi Police Department
Harper Woods Police Department Pontiac Police Department
Hazel Park Police Department Shelby Township Police Department
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Huntington Woods Department of Public Safety Southfield Police Department
Livingston County Sheriff Troy Police Department
Livonia Police Department Utica Police Department
Madison Heights Police Department Warren Police Department
Milford Police Department Washtenaw County Sheriff
Northville Twp Department of Public Safety Westland Police Department
Oak Park Department of Public Safety
Plymouth Township Police Department
Rochester Police Department
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Clemis Live Scan Agreement between Oakland County and Municipality on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04073)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - ESTABLISHMENT OF LIVE SCAN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The COURT LAW ENFORECMENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (CLEMIS)
is a computerized system that provides access and entry of law enforcement data which
facilitates the exchange of information among public safety agencies.
2. CLEMIS is interfaced with state and federal law enforcement computers as well as other
states that maintain records and files essential to the needs of the justice community.
3. CLEMIS is a division of the Oakland County Department of Information Technology that
supports public safety agencies using CLEMIS to provide services such as training, help
desk, and technical support to the public safety agencies, and is a liaison with the State on
law enforcement technology matters.
4. The CLEMIS Division and the Department of Corporation Counsel have developed a Live
Scan Interlocal Agreement setting forth rights and obligations of the County and the
municipalities.
5. The municipalities signing this agreement will be charged annually per unit for
maintenance and preventative services.
6. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is required under the Urban Cooperation
Act of 1967 to approve Interlocal Agreements between the County and the municipalities.
7. Revenues and expenses related to the approval of the Interlocal Agreement have been
included in the FY 2004 and 2005 Adopted Budget; no additional amendments are
required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 192.)
*REPORT (MISC. #04080)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF MICHIGAN CONSUMER PRESCRIPTION
PROTECTION LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04080 on March 22,
2004, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04080
BY: Commissioner William R. Patterson, District 31
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT OF MICHIGAN CONSUMER PRESCRIPTION
PROTECTION LEGISLATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners are dedicated to supporting efforts to preserve
and improve the health, safety and welfare of the residents of our community; and
WHEREAS in order to maintain quality health care, it is imperative that the opportunity for the residents of
Oakland County to choose the pharmacy of their choice is guaranteed; and
WHEREAS in 2003, a reported $1.15 Billion in prescription drugs were mailed out of the State of
Michigan and the number of prescriptions projected to be filled out-of-state is expected to exceed $2
Billion in 2004; and
WHEREAS local community pharmacies are willing to provide the same quality, professional services at
the same price as mail order pharmacies located outside of the State of Michigan, without an increase in
cost to the customer or to their employer; and
WHEREAS the pharmacy services provided by local community pharmacists provides more personal,
customer friendly services than the pharmacy services provided by out-of-state mail order pharmacies;
and
WHEREAS the Michigan Legislature has introduced a package of bills - the Consumer Prescription
Protection Legislation - House Bills 4987, 5435, 5436, 5437 and 5438; and
WHEREAS the Consumer Prescription Protection Legislation proposes to preserve consumer choice - at
the same cost - for prescription services by allowing Michigan community pharmacies to provide a 90-day
supply of medication for the same co-pay as out-of-state mail order pharmacies; and
WHEREAS the Consumer Prescription Protection Legislation would allow prices to be as low at
community pharmacies as they are through mail order; and
WHEREAS the Consumer Prescription Protection Legislation would ensure that consumers can continue
to rely on community pharmacists for life-saving counseling and advice; and
WHEREAS the Consumer Prescription Protection Legislation would ensure patient safety when receiving
medications by mail - by requiring mail order pharmacies to meet the same professional, counseling,
safety and quality control standards required of community pharmacies; and
WHEREAS the Consumer Prescription Protection Legislation would help reduce the flow of $2 Billion out
of Michigan for mail order prescription drugs by creating a level playing field for mail order and community
pharmacies; and
WHEREAS the Consumer Prescription Protection Legislation would allow mail order and community
pharmacies to be reimbursed identically for the same covered prescriptions, including the same co-pay,
dispensing fees and performance-based incentives.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports the major provisions contained in the Consumer Prescription Protection Legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland
County Clerk to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the
Michigan House of Representatives' Health Policy Committee, the Oakland County delegation to the state
legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM R. PATTERSON, HUGH
CRAWFORD, THOMAS MIDDLETON, TOM
MCMILLIN, HELAINE ZACK, EILEEN KOWALL,
JEFF POTTER, CHRISTINE LONG, CHARLES
PALMER, ERIC COLEMAN, MARTIN
KNOLLENBERG, THOMAS MIDDLETON, SUE
ANN DOUGLAS, MICHAEL ROGERS, GREG
JAMIAN, CHARLES PALMER, ERIC WILSON,
GEORGE SUAREZ, VINCENT GREGORY,
DAVID COULTER
(The vote for this motion appears on page 192.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04074
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2004 EXTENSION OF THE LABOR
AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE,
COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) COUNCIL 25, LOCAL 2720
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and AFSCME Council 25, Local 2720, have agreed to extend the
provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement covering approximately four Board of
Commissioners employees; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides for a 2% increase with the pay period beginning
September 20, 2003; and
WHEREAS the agreement regarding a one year extension has been reached for the period
October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, and said agreement 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
agreement between the County of Oakland and AFSCME Council 25, Local 2720, 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 Memorandum of Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04074)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2004 EXTENSION OF THE LABOR
AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE,
COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) COUNCIL 25, LOCAL 2720
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 of Oakland and AFSCME Council 25, Local 2720 have agreed to extend the
provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement covering approximately four (4)
Board of Commissioners employees.
2. The positions covered under this agreement are: One (1) Secretary- Board of Commissioner
II (#620), one (1) Committee Coordinator (#2568), one (1) Senior Committee Coordinator
(#3130) and one (1) Secretary- Board of Commissioner I (#9719).
3. The agreement provides for a 2% increase for the employees with the pay period beginning
September 20, 2003.
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4. The agreement provides for a one-year extension covering the period October 1, 2003
through September 30, 2004.
5. Total costs pursuant to the agreement equal $5,020 (Salary $3,746, Fringe Benefits $1,274)
for FY 2004.
6. Sufficient funds have been budgeted for FY 2004 to cover this agreement. No budget
amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 192.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04083
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION - 2004 HOME IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM GUIDELINE CHANGES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Community and Home Improvement Division has administered the Home Improvement
Program since 1976 to improve approximately 250 single family owner occupied homes per year for low
and moderate income persons in the 50 communities participating in the Oakland County Community
Development Block Grant Program each year; and
WHEREAS in Miscellaneous Resolutions #81237, #82233, #90201, #94082, #96151, #99122 and
#00142 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved guidelines and amendments for
administering the Home Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS the current Home Improvement Program loan limitation guidelines require that the total
property related indebtedness after improvement shall not exceed 100 per cent of the market value
analysis obtained by the homeowner or market value as identified by the Oakland County Mortgage
Application Acceleration Program (MAAP); and
WHEREAS such market value analysis may exceed the actual sale price of a property and result in an
over encumbrance thus jeopardizing Oakland County’s Home Improvement lien; and
WHEREAS the Community and Home Improvement Division recommends that the total property related
indebtedness after improvement shall not exceed 95 percent of a) a market value as identified by the
Oakland County MAAP or b) a current appraisal prepared by a Michigan licensed appraiser as provided
by the homeowner or c) lowest value of a market analysis prepared by a licensed realtor as provided by
the homeowner; and
WHEREAS the current Oakland County Home Improvement eligibility requirements stipulate that property
taxes can not be more than one year delinquent at the time of application; and
WHEREAS changes in the State of Michigan property tax laws have reduced the maximum allowable
delinquency period leading to tax foreclosure from 5 to 2 years; and
WHEREAS this change has accelerated the foreclosure process and the potential for increasing the
number of mortgage and tax foreclosures leading to the loss of program funds; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division recommends that property
taxes shall be current at the time of application to better protect the homeowner and the program from tax
or mortgage foreclosure situations; and
WHEREAS the current scope of eligible home improvements preclude the installation of air conditioning and air purifying systems without a physician’s medical justification; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division recommends that the
scope of eligible home improvements be modified to include air conditioning and air purifying systems
without formal medical justification; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Home Improvement Program prohibits homeowners from transferring
ownership of their property to their spouse or children; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Council has indicated that current Michigan and federal law
enumerates that a transfer where the spouse or children of the borrower becomes an owner of the
property by transfer or sale may not be prohibited; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Citizens Advisory Council voted
unanimously to approve the Home Improvement Program Guideline changes as reflected in Attachment
A.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
Home Improvement Program Guideline changes in Attachment A that decrease the total property related
indebtedness after improvement from a maximum of 100% to a maximum of 95%; require property taxes
to be current at the time of application; deem the installation of air conditioning and air purifying systems
as eligible home improvements without formal medical justification and allows homeowners to convey
ownership in their property to their spouse or children by transfer or sale in accordance with current
federal and Michigan law.
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 Community and Home Improvement Division Home Improvement Program Guidelines on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 192.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04075
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – ACCEPTANCE OF ANTIQUE 1924 OAKLAND AUTOMOBILE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS MCL 123.871 and MCL 45.556(q) provide statutory authority for counties to accept gifts; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #83204, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
adopted a procedure proposed by the Department of Management and Budget entitled “Acceptance of a
Gift Donation and/or Gift Item from Private Sources Procedure”; and
WHEREAS Ms. Judy Hewett, wishes to donate an antique 1924 Oakland automobile to the County, the
only condition attached to this donation is that the County keep the automobile on permanent public
display; and
WHEREAS keeping this vehicle on permanent public display requires agreement of the Board of
Commissioners through a resolution; and
WHEREAS the value of the vehicle is estimated at $10,000, there is no financial match required by this
donation and minimal financial obligations to the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges
receipt of the generous gift of an antique 1924 Oakland automobile made by Ms. Judy Hewett.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the donation of the Oakland
automobile under the condition that the County permanently keep the automobile on public display,
subject to an act of God or other event beyond the control of the County.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04075)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – ACCEPTANCE OF ANTIQUE 1924 OAKLAND AUTOMOBILE
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. Since the dedication of the Courthouse North Lobby Addition in June of 1996, a 1924
Oakland Sedan belonging to Bill and Judy Hewett has been on public display in the
Lobby.
2. Ms. Judy Hewett wishes to donate the antique 1924 Oakland automobile to the County;
the only condition attached to this donation is that the County keep the automobile on
permanent public display.
3. The County Executive and the Board of Commissioners are willing to accept the 1924
Oakland Sedan.
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4. In accordance with the Procedure of 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.
5. The value of the donated equipment is assessed to be approximately $10,000 with yearly
care and maintenance of approximately $250.
6. Sufficient funds exist in the FY 2004 and FY 2005 Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Divisions budget to cover maintenance; therefore, no budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 192.)
*REPORT (MISC. #04084)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION AND PUBLIC
SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION PROGRAM YEAR 2004 JUVENILE
ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT (JABG) ACCEPTANCE.
To the Oakland County Finance Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the above referenced resolution on March 24, 2004 reports
with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04084
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION AND PUBLIC
SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – PROGRAM YEAR 2004 JUVENILE
ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT (JABG) ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency has awarded grant funding to the Prosecuting
Attorney, Circuit Court/Family Division and Community Corrections Division under the Juvenile
Accountability Block Grant (JABG) for the period of April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS this is the sixth (6th) year of grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS this grant award has been processed through the County Executive's Contract Review
Process and the Board of Commissioners' Grant Application Procedures; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Family Independence Agency approved the grant application as submitted, and
awarded Oakland County a federal pass-through grant totaling $527,634 of which $474,872 is from the
State as a Federal pass-through, and the balance of $52,762 is the County’s match amount; and
WHEREAS the required County match of $52,762 is included in the FY 2004/FY 2005 Adopted Budget.
WHEREAS the grant award provides funding of the following: Prosecuting Attorney Teen Court and
School Violence programs; Circuit Court/Family Division juvenile probation IRAP program, the
accountability based sanctions STRIDE project, and a portion of the Juvenile Drug Court; and a portion of
the Public Services/Community Corrections Division’s InStep program (see attachments A, B, C and D);
and
WHEREAS the grant award provides funding for one (1) SR Paralegal (position number 41201-09818),
one (1) SR Probation Officer I (position number 41201-09330), and one (1) SR Social Worker I (position
number 41101-09819) in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office; and
WHEREAS the grant award provides funding for one (1) SR Youth & Family Caseworker II (position
number 35402-09711) in the Circuit Court/Family Division Juvenile Drug Court; and
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WHEREAS the grant award provides funding for one (1) SR Community Corrections Specialist II (position
number 17410-09820), and 50% funding for one (1) SR Supv.-Community Corrections (position number
17410-09396); and
WHEREAS the grant discontinues funding for one (1) SR PTNE Case Management Coordinator (position
number 17410-09932) in the Community Corrections Division.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant
funding from the Michigan Family Independence Agency in the amount of $527,634, including County
match of $52,762 for the period of April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) SR PTNE Case Management Coordinator (position number
17410-09932) in the Community Corrections Division be deleted effective April 1, 2004; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant agreement upon resolution of the remaining
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of the special revenue positions in the grant are contingent upon continued
future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future level of service, including personnel; will be contingent upon the
level of funding available from the State for this program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Multi-Departmental, Attachments A, B, C, D, Agreement between Michigan
Family Independence Agency and Oakland County, Certifications, Block Grant Format, and Juvenile
Accountability Block Grant FY 2004-2005 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04084)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION, AND PUBLIC
SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION - PROGRAM YEAR 2004 JUVENILE
ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT (JABG) GRANT 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 Family Independence Agency has awarded grant funding to the
Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Court/Family Division and Community Corrections Division
under the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) for the period of April 1, 2004
through March 31, 2005.
2. The grant award of $527,634 provides funding to the following: Prosecuting Attorney's
Teen Court and School Violence programs; Circuit Court/Family Division’s juvenile
probation IRAP program, STRIDE program, and a portion of the Juvenile Drug Court; and
a portion of the Public Services/Community Corrections Division’s InStep program.
3. The State contribution is $474,872 (90%) and the County grant match is $52,762 (10%).
4. In addition to the County match requirements, the County is expected to incur
administrative and support costs of $34,531, which have been included in the FY
2004/FY 2005 budget. This grant does not allow for recovery of those costs.
5. The grant award provides funding for five and one half (5 1/2) positions.
6. The grant discontinues funding for one (1) PTNE Case Management Coordinator position
(position number 17410-09932) in the Community Corrections Division.
7. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to future commitments and
continuation, including personnel, is contingent upon future grant funding.
8. The grant match amount of $52,762 is included in the FY 2004/FY 2005 Adopted Budget
Non-departmental grant match line item.
9. A budget amendment is recommended to transfer the funds to the Prosecuting Attorney,
Circuit Court/Family Division and Community Corrections grant match line items. The
Fiscal Year 2004 Budget is amended as follows:
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GENERAL FUND
90-290000-25000-2872 Grant Match ($ 52,762)
41 211000-41800-2872 Grant Match $ 11,923
41 211000-47100-2872 Grant Match 8,171
35 230000-28000-2872 Grant Match 20,105
17 402200-70500-2872 Grant Match 12,563
$ -0-
FUND 270
Revenue
41 501053-41800-0113 Grants - Federal $107,310
41 501053-41800-0167 Grant Match $ 11,923
41 501053-47100-0113 Grants - Federal $ 73,538
41 501053-47100-0167 Grant Match $ 8,171
35 501052-28000-0113 Grants - Federal $180,950
35 501052-28000-0167 Grant Match $ 20,105
17 501051-70500-0113 Grants - Federal $113,074
17 501051-70500-0167 Grant Match $ 12,563
Total Revenue $527,634
Expenditures
Prosecuting Attorney Teen Court Program
41 401053-41800-2001 Salaries $ 78,079
41 401053-41800-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 34,689
41 401053-41800-6636 Info Tech Operations $ 4,744
41 401053-41800-6675 Telephone Comm. $ 1,721
Sub-Total Pros. Atty. Teen Ct. Program $119,233
Prosecuting Attorney School Violence Program
41 401054-47100-2001 Salaries $ 53,283
41 401054-47100-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 28,426
Sub-Total Pros. Atty. School Violence Prog. $ 81,709
Circuit Court Drug Court
35 401052-28000-2001 Salaries $ 49,680
35 401052-28000-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 20,954
35 401052-28000-3292 Personal Mileage $ 1,250
35 401052-28000-3348 Professional Services $ 46,867
35 401052-28000-6636 I.T. Operations $ 2,304
Sub-Total Cir. Ct. Drug Court $121,055
Circuit Court IRAP Program
35 401052-65000-3348 Professional Services $ 8,000
Circuit Court Stride Program
35 401052-66000-3348 Professional Services $ 72,000
Community Corrections In-Step Program
17 401051-70500-2001 Salaries $ 80,560
17 401051-70500-2075 Fringe Benefits $ 40,109
17 401051-70500-3324 Printing $ 844
17 401051-70500-6636 Info Tech Oper. $ 2,304
17 401051-70500-6675 Telephone Comm. $ 1,820
Sub-Total Comm. Corr. In Step Program $125,637
Total Expenditures $527,634
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 1, 2004
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Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson,
Zack, Bullard. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted).
REPORT (MISC. #04070)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO GOVERNOR’S PROPOSAL TO
CONTINUE STATE ESTATE TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04070 on March 22,
2004, 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 #04070
BY: Commissioner Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OPPOSITION TO GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL TO CONTINUE
STATE ESTATE TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the estate tax is used to tax the transfer of wealth between individuals at the time of death of
the benefactor.The estate tax is the government's only tax on accumulated wealth; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Inheritance Tax was abolished and the Michigan Estate Tax was enacted for
estates of persons who died after September 30, 1993; and
WHEREAS since that time, Michigan's Estate Tax has been labeled a "pick up" tax which means that
Michigan's Estate Tax equals the state death tax credit computed on the Federal Estate Tax Return
(Form 706). This means that an Estate Tax liability is not increased by the "pick up" tax but it is a
mechanism for sharing the Estate Tax liability between the federal and state governments; and
WHEREAS a 10-year phase out of the Federal estate tax was enacted, which also included a five-year
phase out of the state death tax credit. As a result, Michigan's estate tax is scheduled to expire on
January 1, 2005, when the Federal credit expires - although revenue from the tax will be collected
through FY 2004-05; and
WHEREAS Governor Granholm and House Bill 4683, propose to break the link between the state and
federal death taxes and establish a permanent eight (8%) percent Michigan estate tax rate, which would
not be affected by the phase-out of the federal tax; and
WHEREAS Governor Granholm's FY 2004-2005 Budget estimates that this change in the estate tax
would generate an additional $94.4 million revenue that will be deposited into the Medicaid Benefits Trust
Fund; and
WHEREAS one of the misfortunes of the Estate Tax is that it often prevents some family businesses from
passing from generation to generation because the tax burden on the estate forces the sale of the
business or liquidation of some of its assets; and
WHEREAS especially hard hit by the Estate Tax are family farms and non-farm family businesses - where
the revenue yield from the estate of a family-owned business is a very small percentage of the total estate
tax revenues - the burden on some of these estates can be excessive and contributes to the loss of
farmland; and
WHEREAS Governor Granholm's proposal does include exemptions for Estates under $1 million
(increasing to $2 million in 2006) and family owned businesses, including farms; and
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WHEREAS not only does this "death tax" penalize hard work, thrift and good husbandry of property -- it is
harmful to the economy, shatters Michigan's tradition of family owned farms and contributes to the loss of
prime cropland.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
opposes Governor Granholm's proposal and any proposal to amend the Michigan Estate Tax to impose
any tax on estates in Michigan that are not subject to a Federal Estate Tax.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Governor and
the Michigan Legislature to continue in their efforts to seek proactive measures to address the State's
budgetary challenges -- but not by levying a new Michigan Estate Tax - which would be harmful to
Michigan's economy, families and farmland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland
County Clerk to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Granholm, the Michigan 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.
BILL BULLARD, THOMAS A. LAW, MICHAEL
ROGERS, TOM MCMILLIN, EILEEN KOWALL,
CHRISTINE A. LONG, JEFF POTTER,
WILLIAM R. PATTERSON, HUGH
CRAWFORD, CHUCK MOSS, CHARLES
PALMER, GREG JAMIAN, ERIC S. WILSON,
JOHN SCOTT, MARTIN KNOLLENBERG,
THOMAS MIDDLETON, PETER WEBSTER
Moved by Patterson supported by Long the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Suarez the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin,
Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson, Bullard. (20)
NAYS: Suarez, Zack, Coulter. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #04077)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSE GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PLAN TO COLLECT
COUNTY TAXES IN JULY OF EACH YEAR AND RECOMMEND TO CITIES, VILLAGES AND
TOWNSHIPS LANGUAGE TO PLACE ON SUMMER TAX STATEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04077 on March 22,
2004, 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
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04077
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, District #12; Peter Webster, District #18; John Scott, District #5; Eileen Kowall,
District # 6; Bill Bullard, Jr. , District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - OPPOSE GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PLAN TO COLLECT
COUNTY TAXES IN JULY OF EACH YEAR AND RECOMMEND TO CITIES, VILLAGES AND
TOWNSHIPS LANGUAGE TO PLACE ON SUMMER TAX STATEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Governor’s proposed budget suspends Revenue Sharing payments to counties; and
WHEREAS the Governor’s proposed budget moves the collection date for county taxes up from
December 2004 to July 2004; and
WHEREAS the early collection date requires counties to collect the taxes in mid 2004 that would normally
be collected in December 2004 and would be used to fund their 2005 budgets; and
WHEREAS the Governor’s budget requires each county to place all of the money from the early tax
collection into a reserve fund to pay itself the equivalent of state revenue sharing each year until each
county’s fund is exhausted; and
WHEREAS the amount lost to fund Oakland County’s 2005 budget will be approximately $200 million;
and
WHEREAS taxpayers will be required to pay these taxes early with little notice and mortgage escrow
accounts will not be adequately funded to meet the requirements of the Governor’s proposed budget; and
WHEREAS the Governor’s proposed budget effectively shifts a statewide $1.4 billion responsibility for
county Revenue Sharing from the State of Michigan to local taxpayers; and
WHEREAS the Governor’s proposed budget will cause counties to use their reserve funds and/or seek
short term loans or seek new taxes to meet their cash flow needs during the first half of each year; and
WHEREAS local units of government in Oakland County send out the summer tax statements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes the
Governor’s plan to shift a statewide $1.4 billion State Revenue Sharing tax burden to county taxpayers by
requiring the early collection of county property taxes for the purpose of replacing lost State Revenue
Sharing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the Governor’s tax shift plan pass the Legislature, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners requests that all local units of Government please place the following
information on their 2004 summer tax statements:
“Your summer tax bill has increased because the Governor and Legislature decided to
collect county taxes early and shift a $1.4 billion State Revenue Sharing burden to local
taxpayers. Oakland County has opposed this action and recommends that you contact
the Governor and State elected officials to voice your opinion.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to all Oakland County cities, villages and
townships, Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Oakland County legislative contingent.
Chairperson we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, PETER WEBSTER,
JOHN SCOTT, EILEEN KOWALL,
BILL BULLARD, JR., CHUCK MOSS,
CHRISTINE A. LONG, ERIC WILSON, TOM
McMILLIN, WILLIAM PATTERSON, THOMAS
MIDDLETON, MARTIN KNOLLENBERG, HUGH
CRAWFORD, THOMAS LAW, MICHAEL
ROGERS, DAVID MOFFITT, JEFF POTTER,
GREG JAMIAN, CHARLES PALMER, GEORGE
SUAREZ, HELAINE ZACK, ERIC COLEMAN,
MATTIE HATCHETT, VINCENT GREGORY
Moved by Patterson supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Scott the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
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Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt,
Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard,
Crawford. (22)
NAYS: Coulter. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04085
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SOUTH LYON FOR THE FIRE RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of the Fire Records
Management System in Miscellaneous Resolution #99309; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the Fire Records Management System is to capture and create fire records
from the inception of a 9-1-1 call, to include the additional computer-aided dispatch information, and
complete the recording in a standard records management system, promoting communication and the
sharing of fire records among the municipalities that participate; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology, the Department of Corporation Counsel, and the
Fire Governance Committee have developed a Fire Records Management System Interlocal Agreement
setting forth the rights and obligations of the County and the municipalities participating in the Fire
Records Management System; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of the attached
Interlocal Agreement with specific municipalities in Miscellaneous Resolution #02045; and
WHEREAS the City of South Lyon would like to participate in the Fire Records Management System.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the attached Fire Records Management System
Interlocal Agreement with the City of South Lyon.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Fire Records Management Agreement Between Oakland County and South Lyon Fire
Department and Approval of Contract – Oakland County fire Records Management file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections
REPORT (MISC. #04066)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ODP
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT REDUCTIONS RECOMMENDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04066 on March 22,
2004, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
Amend the IN RE:, as follows: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY REPONSE AND
PREPAREDNESS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ODP HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
REDUCTIONS RECOMMENDED FOR FY 2005
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #04066)
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ODP
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT REDUCTIONS RECOMMENDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04066 on March 23, 2004,
reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04066
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, District #12; Eileen Kowall, District #6
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY REPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ODP HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT REDUCTIONS RECOMMENDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has recently become aware of the proposed FY 2005 federal budget cuts
and reallocation of funds for homeland security; and
WHEREAS the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant for FY 2004 has provided a direct grant to
certain urban areas, including the City of Detroit, for an amount approximating $13.8 million out of the
$725 million in the UASI available for the current year; and
WHEREAS the proposed FY 2005 federal budget would increase the UASI grant from $725 million
nationwide to $1.4 billion; and
WHEREAS the ODP Homeland Security grant funds are proposed to be reduced in the FY 2005 federal
budget by as much as $700 million with the reduction being allocated to the UASI; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has recently expressed its concerns in
Miscellaneous Resolution #04026 involving representation and other issues on the State committee
determining the allocation formula for counties and cities, villages and townships (CVTs); and
WHEREAS Oakland County represents roughly 11% of the State’s population, roughly 17% of the State’s
taxable value, and provides much of the economic development and related support to the entire State of
Michigan; and
WHEREAS the CVTs in Oakland County, as well as those CVTs not covered by the UASI grant outside of
the County, are no less affected by the reductions in the proposed ODP Homeland Security grant budget
for FY 2005; and
WHEREAS the Emergency Management Director’s Association of Michigan have just formally objected to
the ODP Homeland Security grant reductions proposed for FY 2005; and
WHEREAS the reduction of the ODP Homeland Security grant will adversely impact the police, fire,
emergency medical services, public health, public works and other first responders who could effectively
use these grant funds to ensure that the County’s citizens are properly covered in the event of a weapons
of mass destruction or other emergency.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners objects to the
reduction in the ODP Homeland Security grants as proposed in the FY 2005 federal budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed federal grant reductions be restored to the grant levels
included in the FY 2004 federal operating budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if there is a need to expand the program involving the UASI grant that
the funds be secured from other sources and not at the expense of other governmental units.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be submitted to Michigan's United States Senators, all
members of the Michigan legislature, Oakland County's cities, villages and townships and the Governor’s
office.
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Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, EILEEN KOWALL,
THOMAS MIDDLETON, WILLIAM
PATTERSON, JOHN SCOTT, HUGH
CRAWFORD, MIKE ROGERS, CHUCK MOSS,
CHARLES PALMER, GREG JAMIAN, DAVID
MOFFITT, CHRISTINE LONG, MARTIN
KNOLLENBERG, BILL BULLARD, JEFF
POTTER, GEORGE SUAREZ, DAVID
COULTER, VINCENT GREGORY, MATTIE
HATCHETT, HELAINE ZACK, ERIC COLEMAN,
PETER WEBSTER
Moved by Patterson supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Wilson the Public Services Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Hatchett the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Hatchett, Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss,
Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter,
Crawford, Douglas. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #04067)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 4338 – THE DIRECT ELECTION OF INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
BOARD MEMBERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04067 on March 22,
2004, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Amend the IN RE:, as follows: Board of Commissioners – Support for HB 4338 The Direct
Election of Intermediate School Board Members.
2. Strike the 11th WHEREAS (WHEREAS HB4338, requiring a method for the direct election of
intermediate school board members, is being considered by the legislature.
3. Add the following three WHEREAS paragraphs, making them the 11th, 12th and 13th
WHEREAS paragraphs:
WHEREAS HB 4338, as passed by the House Education Committee, required that voters
must circulate petitions and collect the number of signatures equal to 25% of the total votes
cast for governor in the last election in order to place the question of directly electing
Intermediate School Board members on the ballot, which equates to 108,903 signatures in
Oakland County; and
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WHEREAS the requirement for petitions to contain signatures equal to 25% of the total votes
cast for governor in the last election is significantly greater than the vast majority of Michigan
statutes that contain initiative and referendum language, and such a requirement is clearly
intended to block democracy by placing an obstructive burden upon the voting taxpayers of
Michigan; and
WHEREAS HB 4338 passed the State of Michigan House and the portion of the Bill
permitting voters the right to petition to place on the ballot the question of whether to elect
intermediate school board members was completely removed.
4. Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
supports the concept of legislation that provides a reasonable mechanism of petitioning for
the direct election of intermediate school board members.
5. Add the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs, making them the 1st and 2nd BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages
the Michigan State Senate to place a reasonable and democratic process for petitioning the
public to place the question before the voters for the direct election of intermediate school
board members.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the
Michigan State Senate to require petition signatures of no more than 10% of the total votes
cast for governor in the last election in order to place the question of directly electing
intermediate school board members on the ballot.
6. Amend the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all Oakland County
State Representatives, Oakland County State Senators, the House Education Committee, the
House Intermediate School Board Subcommittee, the Senate Education Committee, all
Oakland County cities, villages and townships and Governor Jennifer Granholm.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04067
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, District 12; Eileen Kowall, District 6; John Scott, District 5; Eric Wilson, District 3
IN RE: SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 4338 – THE DIRECT ELECTION OF INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
BOARD MEMBERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS American citizens value the right to vote for those who govern; and
WHEREAS in rare cases, Michigan Law has not provided the registered voters of Michigan the right and
privilege of directly electing board members to a governing body funded primarily through property taxes;
and
WHEREAS governance of intermediate school districts (ISD’s) relies on a board of education to oversee
the finances and operations of the district; and
WHEREAS intermediate school districts are responsible for providing educational services to students in
their constituent local school districts; and
WHEREAS intermediate school districts are primarily funded by voted property tax millages; and
WHEREAS most Michigan intermediate school districts do not provide a system for the registered voters
of the district to directly elect the members of the ISD governing board of education; and
WHEREAS in intermediate school districts that do not provide for direct election of board members,
intermediate school board members are elected by the members of the ISD’s constituent district school
boards with each constituent board providing 1(one) member to a body that votes biennially on the first
Monday in June to elect ISD board members; and
WHEREAS current law does not require the disclosure of constituent school boards’ voting preferences
for intermediate school board (ISD) members or require that the electoral meeting be an open meeting;
and
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WHEREAS not providing for the direct election of ISD board members by the registered voters of the
district establishes a system with distance and anonymity from the registered voters of the district who
fund the operation; and
WHEREAS the direct election by the registered voters of an ISD district provides a level of accountability
that currently does not exist; and
WHEREAS HB4338, requiring a method for the direct election of intermediate school board members, is
being considered by the legislature.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
concept of legislation that provides a mechanism for the direct election of intermediate school board
members.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all Oakland County State
Representatives, Oakland County State Senators, the House Education Committee, the House
Intermediate School Board Sub Committee, all Oakland County cities, villages and townships and
Governor Jennifer Granholm.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, EILEEN KOWALL, ERIC
S. WILSON, JOHN A. SCOTT, WILLIAM R.
PATTERSON, HUGH CRAWFORD, CHUCK
MOSS, MICHAEL ROGERS, GREG JAMIAN,
THOMAS MCMILLIN, DAVID L. MOFFITT,
CHRISTINE A. LONG, MARTIN
KNOLLENBERG, JEFF POTTER, BILL
BULLARD, TOM MIDDLETON, PETER H.
WEBSTER
Moved by Patterson supported by Douglas the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Webster the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Middleton the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Moved by Douglas supported by Kowall to amend the resolution in the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
paragraph to insert the words put in to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages the
Michigan State Senate to put in place a reasonable and democratic process for petitioning the
public to place the question before the voters for the direct election of intermediate school board
members.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Jamian, Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Webster, Wilson, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett. (20)
NAYS: Suarez, Zack, Coulter. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
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REPORT (MISC. #04071)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO THE JULY PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION
PROPOSAL FOR COUNTY REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04071 on March 22,
2004, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Amend the 6th WHEREAS, as follows: WHEREAS the effect of this proposal is to shift and
shuffle the burden of the State’s budget shortfall onto county government, placing a new tax
on the counties by requiring counties to fund their own “revenue sharing”, and
2. Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows: NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
adamantly opposed to the proposed three card monte with July property tax collection
proposal for revenue sharing funds.
3. Amend the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, as follows: BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVIED that copies of this resolution be sent to all State Representatives and Senators
for Oakland County, Governor Jennifer Granholm, the Michigan Association of Counties
(MAC), and the Boards of Commissioners of Michigan’s other 82 counties.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04071
BY: Commissioner Eric S. Wilson, District 3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO THE JULY PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION
PROPOSAL FOR COUNTY REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Governor has submitted her 2005 budget proposal to the Legislature; and
WHEREAS the budget, as proposed, would suspend statutory revenue sharing payments to county
governments by substituting funds made available by requiring summer tax collection of county property
taxes; and
WHEREAS moving the county property tax collection to July 1, 2004, would create a hardship on many
citizens by requiring property tax payments a mere six months after having paid their property taxes; and
WHEREAS the tax revenue collected in July 2004 will not be available for county operations as it will be
placed into a revenue sharing restricted reserve account to be drawn on over a period of years in lieu of
revenue sharing; and
WHEREAS property taxes will not be levied again until June 2005, leaving the counties without operating
funds for six months (January 2005-July 2005) and leaving Oakland County at the end of the 11 month
period of time with a shortfall of over $100 million in its budget; and
WHEREAS the effect of this proposal is to shift and shuffle the burden of the State’s budget shortfall onto
County government, placing a new tax on the counties by requiring counties to fund their own “revenue
sharing”; and
WHEREAS many counties will be forced to borrow operating funds during the time property tax revenues
are unavailable adding debt service to already stressed general fund budgets.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is adamantly
opposed to the proposed three card monte with revenue sharing funds.
BE IT FURTER RESOLVIED that copies of this resolution be sent to all State Representatives and
Senators for Oakland County, Governor Jennifer Granholm, The Michigan Association of Counties
(MAC), and the Boards of Commissioners of Michigan’s other 82 counties.
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Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC S. WILSON, CHUCK MOSS, TOM
MCMILLIN, EILEEN KOWALL, CHRISTINE A.
LONG, JEFF POTTER, THOMAS A. LAW,
CHARLES PALMER, MARTIN KNOLLENBERG,
DAVID L. MOFFITT, BILL BULLARD, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS, THOMAS MIDDLETON, WILLIAM
R. PATTERSON, JOHN A. SCOTT, HUGH D.
CRAWFORD, MICHAEL ROGERS, GREG
JAMIAN, GEORGE SUAREZ, VINCENT
GREGORY, MATTIE HATCHETT
Moved by Patterson supported by Wilson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Knollenberg the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Rogers the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Knollenberg, Kowall, Law, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett,
Jamian. (22)
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’ REVISED STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2004
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends realignment of appointments to the Board of
Commissioners’ Standing Committees for 2004 as detailed below.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Moss (Chair), Bullard (Vice Chair), Suarez Gregory (Minority Vice Chair),
Palmer, Crawford, Webster, Jamian, Knollenberg, Long, Gregory, Suarez, Zack
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Patterson (Chair), Webster (Vice Chair), Coulter (Minority
Vice Chair), Bullard, Potter, Scott, Knollenberg, Kowall, Hatchett
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Jamian (Chair), Rogers (Vice Chair), Hatchett (Minority Vice Chair), Moss,
Patterson, Middleton, Wilson, Coleman, Suarez
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE: Palmer (Chair), Wilson (Vice Chair), Coleman (Minority
Vice Chair), Douglas, Knollenberg, Rogers, McMillin, Long, Coulter
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE: Crawford (Chair), Potter (Vice Chair), Gregory Zack (Minority Vice
Chair), Douglas, Middleton, Kowall, McMillin, Scott, Gregory, Zack
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Zack the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
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Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Zack the realignment of appointments to the Board of Commissioners’
Standing Committees be confirmed.
Vote on appointments:
AYES: Kowall, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers,
Scott, Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian,
Knollenberg. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the realigned appointments were confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04086
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES – CHANGE TO MERIT RULES 2, 6, 7, 12, 13, 16,
22, AND 23
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Merit Rule Book is the County employee handbook that has not been
revised since 1992; and
WHEREAS several Merit Rule changes have been approved during that time period; and
WHEREAS these Rule changes have been forwarded to employees if applicable, it is desirable to provide
employees with a fully revised Merit Rule Book; and
WHEREAS several other Rules need to be updated for consistency with previous Rule changes, changes
to the law, and current County procedures; and
WHEREAS the Merit Rules have been reviewed and it has been determined that changes are necessary
to Rules 2, 6, 7, 12, 13, 16, 22, and 23; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the an earlier reorganization, the Personnel Department was retitled to the
Human Resources Department and all references to the Personnel Department should be changed to
Human Resources Department.
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution requires that all changes in the rules
and regulations of the Merit System shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners at a regular
meeting of the Board and shall become effective thirty (30) days after such meeting unless an objection is
received in writing by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, in which case objection shall
become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes that
the reading and distribution of this notice and copies of the proposed changes to Merit Rules 2, 6, 7, 12,
13, 16, 22, and 23, to all Commissioners present and absent, is considered as the official submission to
the Board of Commissioners of the described changes in Rules 2, 6, 7, 12, 13, 16, 22, and 23.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT references in the Merit Rule Book to the Personnel Department will
be changed to the Human Resources Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT changes to the Merit Rules be cross referenced by the appropriate
Board of Commissioners' Resolution number authorizing such change.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed Change in Merit System Rules 2, 6, 7, 12,13, 16, 22, 23 on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson ordered the resolution be laid over for 30 days until the May 6, 2004 Board meeting.
There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04087
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD, PART OF
THE SOUTHFIELD HEALTH CENTER PROPERTY, PART OF PARCEL NOS. 24-13-426-001 and 24-
13-404-013.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of the Southfield Health Center property located at 27725
Greenfield Road in the City of Southfield consisting of 28.43-acres; and
WHEREAS the County has leased approximately 25-acres of the Southfield Health Center property to the
City of Southfield for recreational purposes (Catalpa Park) since 1978; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield has requested that the lease of 25-acres of the Health Center property be
extended and that the County and the City negotiate the possible purchase of 22-acres of the Health Center
property by the City; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the authorization of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Planning and
Building Committee the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have negotiated
the terms of the attached Lease with Option to Purchase agreement with the City of Southfield; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Lease with Option to Purchase agreement the
County will continue to lease approximately 25-acres of land to the City for recreational purposes until
May 5, 2005 for the sum of one dollar per year. During the term of the lease the City will have the option
to purchase 22-acres of the Southfield Health Center property on or before May 5, 2005. The sale of the
property shall be pursuant to a purchase agreement to be negotiated and adopted pursuant to the rules
and procedures of the parties.
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all
necessary documents related to the attached Lease with Option to Purchase agreement and recommend its
approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached Lease with Option to Purchase agreement between the County of Oakland and
the City of Southfield.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Lease with Option to Purchase agreement and all
other related documents between the County of Oakland and the City of Southfield, which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease with Option to Purchase on file in County Clerks office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04088
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT SPECTRUM, LP FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RADIO TOWER
AND SUPPORT FACILITIES AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK, PART OF PARCEL NO. 05-33-
100-004.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of the Addison Oaks County Park located at 1440 Romeo
Road, Leonard, Michigan; and
WHEREAS Sprint Spectrum, LP has requested a license from the County to construct, own, operate and
maintain a radio tower and related support facilities at Addison Oaks County Park; and
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has negotiated the terms and
conditions of a License Agreement with Sprint Spectrum, LP for said radio tower construction. Said License
Agreement was recommended for approval by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission on
March 10, 2004; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the terms and conditions of said License Agreement the County grants Sprint
Spectrum LP the right to construct, own, operate and maintain a 190-ft. monopole tower and related
support facilities on part of the Addison Oaks County Park property for an initial term of five years with the
option for three renewable five year terms. The initial term of the License shall commence upon
completion of construction of the tower or 60 days after issuance of a building permit for said tower, which
ever occurs first. Sprint Spectrum LP shall pay the County a $5,000 non-refundable legal and
administration fee upon execution of the agreement. Further, Sprint Spectrum shall pay the County an
annual license fee of $21,600 per year for the initial term of the license agreement, which fee shall
increase at a rate of 15% at each five year renewal of the license. In addition to the license fee Sprint
Spectrum shall pay the County 30% of any co-location revenue generated by Sprint, which amount shall
also be subject to a 15% increase at each five year renewal of the license; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all
necessary documents related to the attached License Agreement and recommend its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached License Agreement between the County of Oakland and Sprint Spectrum, LP.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached License Agreement and all other related documents
between the County of Oakland and Sprint Spectrum, LP, which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of License Agreement and Exhibits A and B on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04089
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST TO CONVEY GIDDINGS ROAD
RIGHT OF WAY TO THE CITY OF AUBURN HILLS PART OF PARCEL NO. 14-03-100-028
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Trusty Camp
located on Brown Road in the City of Auburn Hills known as parcel number 14-03-100-028; and
WHEREAS on July 12, 1983 the County of Oakland sold parcel number 14-03-100-024 to the Motorcar
Transport Company reserving the east 60-ft. and the north 60-ft. thereof for future road right of way
dedication; and
WHEREAS the City of Auburn Hills has requested that the County of Oakland convey the east 60-ft. of
parcel number 14-03-100-028 for road right of way purposes; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation
Counsel that the east 60-ft. of parcel no. 14-03-100-028 be conveyed to the City of Auburn Hills via quit
claim deed for the sum of one dollar; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the conveyance of said road right of way to the City of Auburn
Hills.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the conveyance via quit claim deed of the east 60-ft. of parcel no. 14-03-100-028 to the City
of Auburn Hills for the sum of one dollar.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached quit claim deed and all other related documents
between the County of Oakland and the City of Auburn Hills, which may be required.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Quit Claim Deed and Aerial Map on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04090
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - VISITING JUDGE APPROPRIATION AND CREATION OF COURT CLERK
POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State Court Administrative Office, in its August 2003 report of judicial resources in the
Michigan trial courts, determined that there is a net judicial need of nearly three judgeships in the Oakland
County Circuit and Probate Courts; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court has initiated several procedural and operational changes to make greater
use of alternative sentencing practices (when appropriate) and expedite the processing of criminal cases,
so as to control the population at the jail and avert jail overcrowding emergencies which nearly occurred
twice in 2003; and
WHEREAS the Circuit judges will continue to consider procedural and operational improvements to assist
in managing the jail population; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court has, and continues to review its practices regarding the handling of family
cases that could result in the residential placement of children at taxpayer expense; and
WHEREAS the shortage of judicial resources in the Circuit and Probate Courts and the emphasis on the
criminal and family dockets has resulted in an increase in the number of older cases on the civil docket;
and
WHEREAS the Supreme Court has promulgated caseflow management standards that include time
guidelines for case processing; and
WHEREAS for the reasons mentioned above, the Circuit Court is requesting judicial relief in the form of a
visiting judge who will be assigned to the civil docket to ensure that cases are settled, tried, or otherwise
concluded in accord with the time guidelines for civil case processing; and
WHEREAS one GF/GP funded Court Clerk position is requested to provide staff support for the visiting
judge; and
WHEREAS new recurring annual revenue from an increase in case filing fees is estimated to more than
offset the cost of the visiting judge and Court Clerk position.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves an
appropriation for the Circuit Court sufficient to pay the salary expense for one visiting judge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the creation of one GF/GP
funded Court Clerk position to provide staff support for the visiting judge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Circuit Court is responsible for providing courtroom space,
equipment, supplies, and all other necessary expenses to support the visiting judge in the exercise of
his/her duties on behalf of the Circuit Court.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
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REPORT (MISC. #04041)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL CARE - SALE OF DOG LICENSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having considered Miscellaneous Resolution #04041 on March 24, 2004,
reports with a recommendation that the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph be amended
as follows.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AUTHORIZES THE ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION, PER AUTHORITY OF the Treasurer of Oakland
County, is authorized to enter into contracts with suitable veterinarians and/or veterinary clinics, HUMANE
SOCIETIES, LICENSED KENNELS, REGISTERED RESCUES and Oakland County cities, villages and
townships, for such persons and/or entities to sell dog licenses.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #04041)
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL CARE - SALE OF DOG LICENSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reconsidered Miscellaneous Resolution #04041 on March 23,
2004, reports with a recommendation that the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph be
amended, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer of Oakland County is authorized to enter into
contracts with suitable veterinarians and/or veterinary clinics and Oakland County cities, villages and
townships for such persons and/or entities to sell dog licenses.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04041
BY: Eric S. Wilson, County Commissioner-District #3
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL CARE - SALE OF DOG LICENSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act of 1919 mandates Oakland County in conjunction with the Oakland County
Treasurer’s Office as responsible for the licensing of dogs 4 months of age and older, as well as kennel
inspections and licensing of such; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Care Center Department is responsible for the enforcement of
Act 339 of 1919 in 11 cities, 18 townships and 8 villages; and
WHEREAS the most important function of Oakland County Animal Care is the prevention of rabies in
animals and humans, along with the Oakland County Health Department and the Michigan Department of
Communicable Diseases. This Care Center follows the guidelines and procedures of Act 338 of 1978,
Section 333.5111 (the Public Health Code), and the enforcement of Act 328 of 1931 and Act 338 of 1976
and Act 426 of 1988 (dangerous animals), and Act 246 of 2000 (wolfdog crosses) to increase the
numbers of vaccinated animals in the County; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners sets the fees for board, disposal, and licenses which are
renewed every 3rd year; and
WHEREAS Oakland County licenses more than 50,000 dogs each year; and
WHEREAS Oakland uses Vet clinics, municipalities and other appropriate outlets as agents for the sale
of dog licenses; and
WHEREAS Oakland County provides a payment for service to its agents to cover the costs associated
with maintaining and transacting the sale of licenses by these agents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer of Oakland County is authorized to enter into
contracts with suitable persons and/or entities for such persons and/or entities to sell dog licenses.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer of Oakland County is authorized to pay such persons
and/or entities, with whom he contracts, a commission of $1.00 for each dog license sold from December
1st through June 1st, and $1.50 for each dog license sold from June 2nd through November 30th, with said
commission to be paid from the license fee received for each dog license sold.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC WILSON, CHUCK MOSS
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #04041)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL CARE - SALE OF DOG LICENSES
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. Resolution authorizes the Treasurer to contract for dog licenses under Act 339 of 1919.
2. The Animal Control Division is a current agent issuing 50,000 dog licenses a year.
3. The number of additional agents that may be authorized to sale dog licenses has not
been identified at this time, and therefore it is unknown as to the financial impact it will
have on the budget.
4. The Oakland County Treasurer's Office is authorized per Miscellaneous Resolution
#93016 to pay agents under contract a commission of $1.00 for each dog license sold
from December 1st through June 1st, and $1.50 for each license sold from June 2nd
through November 30th, with the commission to be paid from the license fee received for
each dog license sold.
5. No budget amendment is necessary at this time, as this activity is currently included in
the FY 2004 and FY 2005 budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Crawford supported by Wilson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Knollenberg the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Zack the Public Services Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore the report was accepted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Bullard the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation
in the Finance Committee Report and the Public Services Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Webster, Wilson, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Hatchett, Jamian,
Knollenberg, Kowall. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
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REPORT (MISC. #04042)
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ADDITION OF TWO (2) DEPUTY I POSITIONS TO THE
SHERIFF’S TRANSPORT UNIT TO PROVIDE PRISONER TRANSPORT FOR THE 51ST DISTRICT
COURT AND THE ADDITION OF ONE (1) TRANSPORT VAN TO THE COUNTY FLEET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #04042 on March 23, 2004,
reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Amend the IN RE:, as follows: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ADDITION OF TWO (2)
DEPUTY I POSITIONS TO THE SHERIFF’S TRANSPORT UNIT TO PROVIDE PRISONER
TRANSPORT FOR TO THE 51ST DISTRICT COURT WATERFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDITION OF ONE (1) TRANSPORT VAN TO THE COUNTY FLEET.
2. Amend the 5th WHEREAS, as follows: WHEREAS the addition of two (2) Deputy I positions to
the Sheriff’s Office Transport Unit would facilitate the transport of inmates to and from the 51st
District Court Waterford Township Police Department as well as augment other Transport Unit
responsibilities; and
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04042
BY: Commissioners Eileen T. Kowall, District #6; John A. Scott, District #5; Thomas F. Middleton,
District #4
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ADDITION OF TWO (2) DEPUTY I POSITIONS TO THE
SHERIFF’S TRANSPORT UNIT TO PROVIDE PRISONER TRANSPORT FOR THE 51ST DISTRICT
COURT AND THE ADDITION OF ONE (1) TRANSPORT VAN TO THE COUNTY FLEET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Transport Unit of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for transporting
inmates to various Courts, police departments, doctors appointments, and performing special court
ordered details, as well as transporting state sentenced inmates throughout Michigan and picking up state
prisoners of various writs; and
WHEREAS due to staffing levels and past practice, every time an inmate is scheduled to appear at the
51st District Court, officers from the Waterford Township Police Department must be pulled from patrol
duty to perform transport duties; and
WHEREAS depending on the length of the court hearing(s) an officer could be away from patrol duties for
as long as three hours; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office currently provides prisoner transport services to a number
of communities without cost to those communities; and
WHEREAS the addition of two (2) Deputy I positions to the Sheriff’s Office Transport Unit would facilitate
the transport of inmates to and from the 51st District Court as well as augment other Transport Unit
responsibilities; and
WHEREAS the addition of one (1) transport van with radios is needed to perform these transport duties.
NOW THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED that two (2) Deputy I positions be created in the Transport Unit,
Satellite Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
expansion of the fleet by one (1) transport van, mobile and prep radios assigned to the Satellite Services
Division, Transport Unit of the Sheriff’s Office.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
EILEEN T. KOWALL, JOHN A. SCOTT,
THOMAS F. MIDDLETON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
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Chairperson Thomas Law addressed Commissioner McMillin’s “Notice of Intent to Discharge”
Miscellaneous Resolution #04065 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REQUEST FOR TAX CUT from
the Finance Committee under Special Order of Business.
The Chairperson stated there needs to be a support of the motion in order to discharge the resolution.
Commissioner McMillin stated under Rule XIII.F a “Notice of Intent to Discharge” does not require a
support.
Moved by McMillin to discharge Miscellaneous Resolution #04065 from the Finance Committee. There
was no support
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Thomas Law, after discussion with the Clerk’s office, ruled the motion to discharge does
require a support.
Commissioner McMillin stated, I appeal the rule of the Chair. The Chairperson stated the motion required
a three-fifth (3/5) vote in order to appeal the rule of the Chair.
There being no support the decision of the Chair is sustained and the motion to discharge failed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04091
BY: Commissioner Tom McMillin, - District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5029
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on August 13, 2003, Representative Susan Tabor introduced HB 5029 to make Michigan the
40th State to allow dove hunting; and
WHEREAS doves have been considered a game bird for more than 70 years and are presently hunted in
39 of the 48 contiguous States; and
WHEREAS one of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ goals is to encourage a business
friendly atmosphere in our County; and
WHEREAS the hunting and tourism industries are staples of Michigan’s economy; and
WHEREAS Michigan loses tens-of-thousands of dollars annually to neighboring States as hunters cross
our borders to pursue dove hunting elsewhere.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
support the adoption of HB 5029 and urges the Michigan Legislature to approve this Bill in support of
dove hunting, and override any veto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby encourage
the Governor of the State of Michigan to support and sign House Bill 5029.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TOM MCMILLIN
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04092
BY: Commissioner Thomas F. Middleton, District #4
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR POH MEDICAL CENTER EXPANSION OF
SERVICES TO PROVIDE INPATIENT HEALTHCARE IN THE CLARKSTON AREA
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS POH has reached out to the growing communities of northern Oakland County, and is serving
the health care needs of its citizens though the Clarkston Medical Campus, and
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WHEREAS convenient access to affordable, quality health care is a cornerstone to the strength and
viability of a community; and
WHEREAS the POH Medical Center in Clarkston has made great strides to meet this need in the
Clarkston area by providing 24-hour emergency care to area residents as well as a wide array of
outpatient services; and
WHEREAS developing an inpatient facility on the Clarkston Campus would provide a local health care
option not currently available to the growing population in this area; and
WHEREAS POH has indicated an interest in establishing in-patient care at its Clarkston Campus.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports all
efforts at the local, state, and federal level to allow POH to develop an inpatient facility at its Clarkston
Medical Campus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to State Representatives and
Senators representing Oakland County, Clerk of the City of the Village of Clarkston and the Township of
Independence.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS F. MIDDLETON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
The Board adjourned at 10:40 a.m. to the call of the Chair or April 22, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL THOMAS A.LAW
Clerk Chairperson