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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2005.01.06 - 83611 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES January 6, 2005 County Clerk Ruth Johnson opened the evening with the introduction of the Honorable Wendy L. Potts, Chief Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit Court who gave the invocation. County Clerk Ruth Johnson introduced the Honorable David Gorcyca, Oakland County Prosecutor and welcomed the Oakland County Sheriff Honor Guard who posted the colors. The Honorable David G. Gorcyca, Oakland County Prosecutor led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the singing of our National Anthem by the Waterford Mott High School Choir. County Clerk Ruth Johnson administered the oath of office to the 2005 – 2006 Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Meeting called to order by County Clerk Ruth Johnson at 5:52 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Roll called. PRESENT: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (25) ABSENT: None. (0) Quorum present. Moved by Jamian supported by Gregory the minutes of the December 9, 2004, Board Meeting be approved. A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed. Moved by Douglas supported by Hatchett to approve and close the Journal for 2004 Session and adjourn the 2004 Session Sine Die. AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion carried. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 2005 2 ANNUAL SESSION The 2005 session was called to order by County Clerk Ruth Johnson at 5:57 p.m. Roll called. PRESENT: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (25) ABSENT: None. (0) Quorum Present. Moved by Kowall supported by Woodward the agenda be approved. Moved by Coulter supported by Bullard to suspend the rules and amend (14d) of the agenda to separate the Road Commission appointment from the General Government Committee Report to address as a separate agenda item. After the result of a voice vote the Chairperson called for a roll call vote. Vote on agenda amendment: AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Melton, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (11) NAYS: Crawford, Douglas, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Wilson. (14) A sufficient majority not having voted therefore, the motion failed. Moved by Moss supported by Douglas the agenda be approved as printed. Vote on agenda as printed: AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the agenda was approved as printed. The following people addressed the Board: Lloyd Sherman. Moved by Rogers supported by Coleman the Board Rules be adopted as the Temporary Rules of the Board of Commissioners. AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter. NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the Board Rules were adopted as the Temporary Rules of the Board of Commissioners. County Clerk Ruth Johnson opened nominations for the Temporary Chairperson. Moved by Bullard supported by Coleman that David Coulter be nominated for Temporary Chairperson. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 2005 3 Commissioner Moss asked the nominations be closed and a unanimous vote be cast. Vote on Temporary Chairperson: AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, David Coulter was elected Temporary Chairperson. Commissioner Kowall escorted Commissioner Coulter to the Chair. County Clerk Ruth Johnson congratulated Commissioner Coulter. County Clerk Ruth Johnson at this time turned the gavel over to Temporary Chairperson Commissioner Coulter and assumed the chair of the County Clerk of the Board. Temporary Chairperson Commissioner Coulter opened nominations for the Permanent Chairperson. Moved by Moss supported by Long that Bill Bullard, Jr. be nominated for Permanent Chairperson. Moved by Moss supported by Long the nominations be closed and a unanimous vote be cast. Vote on Permanent Chairperson: AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, Bill Bullard, Jr. was elected Permanent Chairperson. Commissioner Kowall escorted Chairperson Bullard to the Chair and Commissioner Coulter presented Commissioner Bullard with the gavel. County Clerk Ruth Johnson congratulated Commissioner Bullard. Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. opened the nominations for Vice Chairperson. Moved by Palmer supported by Patterson that Hugh Crawford be nominated for Vice Chairperson. Nominations were closed. Vote on Vice Chairperson: AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, Hugh Crawford was elected Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Eric Wilson escorted Vice Chairperson Hugh Crawford to the Chair. County Clerk Ruth Johnson congratulated Commissioner Crawford. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 2005 4 The Chairperson announced the following Commissioners to serve on the General Government Committee: Chairperson: William R. Patterson Vice Chairperson: Christine Long Minority Vice Chairperson: Mattie Hatchet Members: Hugh Crawford, Eric Wilson, Eileen Kowall, William Molnar, Vincent Gregory, David Coulter, and Tim Melton. The Chairperson declared a recess at 6:12 p.m. to allow the General Government Committee to meet. The Board reconvened at 6:48 p.m. Roll called. PRESENT: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (25) ABSENT: None. (0) Quorum present. Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from the board staff thanking the 2004 Board of Commissioners for remembering them at Christmas. Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Bill Bullard appointing Robert Schmid and himself, Bill Bullard, to the Claims Review Committee for a term ending December 31, 2005. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from L. Brooks Patterson, County Executive re-appointing Ms. Judith Cunningham and Mr. Gordon Snavely to the Claims Review Committee for a term ending December 31, 20005. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Bill Bullard appointing Commissioners William Patterson, Sue Ann Douglas, Helaine Zack, and David Coulter to the Community Development Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2006. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Bill Bullard appointing Brian M. Golden, Richard Stamps, and Barbara Randau to the Oakland County Historical Commission for a term ending January 1, 2008. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Bill Bullard appointing Commissioners John Scott, Christine Long, and Mattie Hatchett (altenate) to the Oakland County Personnel Appeal Board for a term ending December 31, 2005. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Bill Bullard appointing Commissioners Eric Coleman and Eric Wilson to the Oakland County Sanitary Code Appeal Board for a term ending December 31, 2007. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Bill Bullard appointing Commissioners Charles Palmer and Marcia Gershenson to the Oakland County Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 2005 5 Substance Abuse Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2006. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Bill Bullard appointing various County Commissioners to corresponding Lake Boards as shown in the communication for a term ending December 31, 2006. Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven requested a waiver of reading the communication due to its length. There being no objections the appointments were confirmed. Copy of communication on file in County Clerk’s office. REPORT BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: ADOPTION OF 2005 RULES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the proposed rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, recommends the adoption of the attached rules as the permanent rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for the year 2005. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Copy of proposed Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners 2005 Edition and Amendments on file in County Clerk’s office. Moved by Patterson supported by Coulter the General Government Committee Report, as amended by the General Government Committee be accepted. Vote on report as amended: AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report, as amended was accepted, and the 2005 RULES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS were adopted. REPORT BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2005 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 2005 as detailed below. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Moss (Chair), Rogers (Vice Chair), Melton (Minority Vice Chair), Palmer, Crawford, Wilson, Jamian, Long, Coulter, Zack, Woodward GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Patterson (Chair), Long (Vice Chair), Hatchett (Minority Vice Chair), Crawford, Wilson, Kowall, Molnar, Gregory, Coulter, Melton PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Jamian (Chair), Middleton (Vice Chair), Coleman (Minority Vice Chair), Moss, Patterson, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Hatchett, Nash PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE: Palmer (Chair), Douglas (Vice Chair), Nash (Minority Vice Chair), Middleton, Potter, Molnar, Hatchett, Gershenson, Woodward PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE: Potter (Chair), Molnar (Vice Chair), Zack (Minority Vice Chair), Douglas, Middleton, Kowall, Scott, Gregory, Suarez, Gershenson Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 2005 6 Moved by Patterson supported by Hatchett the General Government Committee Report be accepted and the appointments to the Finance Committee, General Government Committee, Personnel Committee, Planning and Building Committee, and Public Services Committee for 2005 be confirmed. AYES: Gershenson , Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the General Government Committee Report was accepted and the appointments to the Finance Committee, General Government Committee, Personnel Committee, Planning and Building Committee, and Public Services Committee for 2005 were confirmed. REPORT BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: ZONING COORDINATING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee recommends the following individuals be appointed to the Coordinating Zoning Committee for the period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. Sue Ann Douglas, Chair Thomas F. Middleton, Vice-Chair Jim Nash Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Patterson supported by Kowall the General Government Committee Report be accepted and the appointments to the Zoning Coordinating Committee be confirmed. AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the General Government Committee Report was accepted and the appointments to the Zoning Coordinating Committee were confirmed. REPORT BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancies for the boards, commissions, committees and councils herein mentioned, recommends the filling of those vacancies as follows: AIRPORT COMMITTEE (One-Year Term ending 12/31/05) William Patterson, Tom Middleton, Hugh Crawford, Vincent Gregory, David VanderVeen (Executive Designee) AREA AGENCY ON AGING (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/06) Greg Jamian, Helaine Zack (alternate) BUILDING AUTHORITY (Three-Year Term ending 12/31/07) Tamara VanWormer-Tazzia Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 2005 7 GUN BOARD (Four-Year Term ending 12/31/08) Mark Cortis PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION (Three-Year Term ending 01/01/08) Charles E. Palmer, Martin Knollenberg ROAD COMMISSION (Six-Year Term ending 12/31/10) Richard Skarritt SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG)(One-Year Term ending 12/31/05) Delegates Alternates L. Brooks Patterson David VanderVeen Mike Rogers Dennis Toffolo Christine Long Greg Jamian Chuck Moss John Scott Eric Coleman Tim Melton Mattie Hatchett Jim Nash Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Moved by Patterson supported by Molnar the General Government Committee Report be accepted and the appointments to the Airport Committee, Area Agency on Aging, Building Authority, Gun Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Road Commission, and Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) be confirmed. Commissioner David Woodward made a motion to divide the appointment to the Road Commission from the General Government Committee Report to be addressed as a separate appointment. Discussion followed. Vote on motion to divide the appointment: AYES: Hatchett, Melton, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Coleman, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory. (10) NAYS: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Wilson, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (15) A sufficient majority not having voted therefore, the motion to divide the appointment to the Road Commission from the General Government Committee Report failed. Moved by Melton supported by Woodward to postpone the appointment to the Road Commission to allow a chance to interview other candidates. Discussion followed. The Chairperson stated a “yes” vote would postpone the appointment and a “no” vote would not. Vote on postponement of appointment: AYES: Melton, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Coleman, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett. (10) NAYS: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Wilson, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (15) A sufficient majority not having voted therefore, the motion to postpone the appointment to the Road Commission failed. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 2005 8 Vote on report as presented: AYES: Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Wilson, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gregory, Jamian. (17) NAYS: Melton, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Coleman, Gershenson, Hatchett. (8) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the General Government Committee Report was accepted and the appointments to the Airport Committee, Area Agency on Aging, Building Authority, Gun Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Road Commission, and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) were confirmed. Various Commissioners as a “point of privilege” introduced their family and guests present at this time. Moved by Wilson supported by Crawford the rules be suspended to allow immediate consideration of MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05001 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RE-ESTABLISH THE JAIL POPULATION MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE PURSUANT TO MISCELLANOUS RESOLUTION #04179. Vote on suspension of the rules: AYES: Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion to suspend the rules carried and Miscellaneous Resolution #05001 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RE-ESTABLISH THE JAIL POPULATION MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE PURSUANT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #-04179 was before the board. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05001 BY: Eric Wilson, District #3 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RE-ESTABLISH THE JAIL POPULATION MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE PURSUANT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04179 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #04179 was adopted on August 26, 2004, to establish a Jail Population Management Task Force to report back to the Board of Commissioners no later than December 1, 2004; and WHEREAS the Task Force was charged with development of a Jail Population Management Plan to reduce dependencies upon the local corrections system, to expedite the processing of criminal cases, and to recommend jail population management policies; and WHEREAS the Task Force began its work on September 28, 2004, and established five study groups to address various components of its charge, including Docket Management, Pre-Trial, Jail Space, Jail/Court Data and Jail Alternatives; and WHEREAS these study groups were assigned with identifying the issues and problems pertaining to development of a Jail Management Plan, proposing resolutions and identifying any constraints associated with implementing the proposed resolutions, within the timeframes established for the Jail Population Management Task Force; and WHEREAS these study groups have met on several occasions to begin addressing their particular issues; and WHEREAS Commissioner Eric Wilson, Chairman of the Jail Population Management Task Force, together with Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Chief Judge of the Circuit Court Wendy Potts, have formally requested assistance from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) to perform a Jail Crowding Local System Assessment and the NIC will be scheduling an on-site visit after the first of the year; and WHEREAS the Jail Task Force did report to the Board of Commissioners on December 9, 2004, as to the status of its activities. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 2005 9 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes re- establishment of the Jail Population Management Task Force to complete its charge per Miscellaneous Resolution #04179. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall consist of the following persons: Chief Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit Court, Wendy Potts (or designee Kevin Oeffner) Chief Judge of the 52nd District Court William Bolle (or designee Jim Ver Ploeg) Representative of the Oakland County District Judges’ Association of Non-52nd District Courts in Oakland County Judge William Bowman (or designee Judge Keith Hunt) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson (or designee Gerald Poisson) Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard (or designee Ann Russell or alternate Major Douglas Eader) Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca (or designee Deb Carley) Corporation Counsel Judy Cunningham Adult Probation Area Manager Kenneth Aud Community Corrections Manager Barbara Hankey (or designee Robert Gatt) Commissioner Eric Wilson Commissioner Hugh Crawford Commissioner Eileen Kowall Commissioner Helaine Zack BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Jail Population Management Task Force report to the Board of Commissioners once it has completed its charge or no later than March 30, 2005. Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. ERIC WILSON Moved by Wilson supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted. Vote on resolution: AYES: Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05002 BY: Commissioner Mike Rogers, District #14 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RE-ESTABLISH CHILD CARE STUDY GROUP To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in December 1997, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #97275 to authorize funding for a consultant to assist the 17-member Child Care Task Force with the development of recommendations for an on-site child care center; and WHEREAS with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #98239, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners gave authorization to establish an on-site employee child care program; and WHEREAS a private company was retained to manage the day-to-day operations of the Little Oaks child care center. The original company was selected through a competitive bid process, and a contractual agreement for child care services was entered into between Oakland County and the selected company - and subsequently, its successor; and WHEREAS in July 2004, the Personnel Committee established a Childcare Study Group to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new operator/manager contract for the Oakland County On-Site Child Care Facility, evaluate the written proposals submitted, interview the firms receiving the highest evaluations, and recommend to the Personnel Committee the best firm(s) for consideration; and WHEREAS the seven (7) member study group was to report its recommendation within forty-five days of the RFP deadline and no later than October 31, 2004; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 2005 10 WHEREAS the Childcare Study Group has spent considerable time and effort in developing RFP criteria and scoring responses. The Childcare Study Group undertook every effort to exercise the proper due diligence to evaluate top respondents; however, there was not sufficient time to deliberate towards making a final recommendation in 2004; and WHEREAS the current Agreement to provide management services for the operation of the Child Care Center terminates on June 30, 2005, unless renewed or extended; and WHEREAS additional time and effort is necessary in order to complete the evaluations of the top responses to the RFP for the operator/manager contract for the Oakland County On-Site Child Care Facility. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the creation of the Child Care Study Group to complete the work previously initiated. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Child Care Study Group shall consist of seven (7) members, with the following representation: - Two (2) representatives from the Personnel Committee - Two (2) representatives from the Parents Group - One (1) representative from the Department of Management and Budget - One (1) representative from the Department of Human Resources - One (1) representative from the Purchasing Division BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Child Care Study Group is to report its recommendation for the Oakland County Child Care Center Operator/Manager contract to the Personnel Committee within ninety (90) days of the adoption of this resolution. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. MIKE ROGERS The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05003 BY: Commissioner Mattie M. Hatchett, District #10 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS recognizing that cross-cultural teamwork and collaboration are essential for organizational success, Oakland County established a Diversity Training Program in 1998 that is designed to assist participants with strategies for working together with mutual respect in today's workplace; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #01234 to establish mandatory cultural diversity training for all managers, chiefs, and supervisors within Oakland County; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Human Resource Department reports that since inception, 1,240 of the 4,500 employees have attended the Cultural Diversity Training Program; and WHEREAS it is further reported that 81% of current supervisors have attended the Cultural Diversity training; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners annually re-affirms its commitment to mandatory cultural diversity training by including this requirement for all supervisory, division manager and director level employees in the General Appropriations Act; and WHEREAS recognizing that true leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions, it is incumbent upon the members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to demonstrate through example the commitment of Oakland County to achieving excellence through diversity awareness and learning to value others; and WHEREAS Board Chairman Bill Bullard, Jr., encourages his colleagues to reap the benefits of cultural diversity training and to clearly illustrate through the individual effort of each Oakland County Commissioner, the importance of promoting an inclusive and productive work environment based on respect. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby re- affirms the importance of cultural diversity training and respectfully requests that all employee's, including elected and appointed officials, attend such training at their earliest convenience. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 2005 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners pledges to lead by example and each Commissioner is requested to successfully complete the cultural diversity training session sponsored by Oakland County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each year, prior to budget deliberations, the Oakland County Human Resources Department is to provide an update to the Board of Commissioner's Personnel Committee on the number and percentage of each department that have completed cultural diversity training, broken out by occupational categories. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. MATTIE HATCHETT, ERIC COLEMAN, JIM NASH, DAVID WOODWARD, MARCIA GERSHENSON, DAVID COULTER, GEORGE SUAREZ The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. The Board adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to the call of the Chair or January 27, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR. Clerk Chairperson