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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
January 27, 2005
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:35 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (24)
ABSENT: Coleman (Excused Absence per Miscellaneous Resolution #04228). (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Hugh Crawford.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
County Executive L. Brooks Patterson addressed the Board.
Moved by Moss supported by Woodward the minutes of the January 6, 2005, Board Meeting be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Kowall supported by Wilson the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
d. County Executive/Administration Creation of One Deputy County Executive I Position.
(Reason for Suspension of General Government Committee, item d: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1 – Direct
referral to the Personnel and Finance Committees.)
Vote on agenda as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall,
Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the Agenda
carried.
Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Bill
Bullard appointing Eileen Kowall, Chair, David Coulter, Hugh Crawford and Christine Long members of
the Legislative Study Group and directing the Legislative Study Group to continue its work as a liaison to
the Board of Commissioners lobbying firm. There being no objections, the appointments were confirmed.
Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Bill
Bullard appointing Commissioner Tom F. Middleton to replace Commissioner William R. Patterson on the
Walters Lake-Lake Board. There being no objections, the appointment was confirmed.
Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Chairperson Bill
Bullard appointing Commissioner Chuck Moss to the Orange Lake - Lake Board. There being no
objections, the appointment was confirmed.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr., along with Commissioners Wilson, Patterson, and Middleton, presented a
proclamation to the Lake Orion High School Boys’ Cross Country Team recognizing them as the Michigan
State High School Athletic Association’s All-State Academic Division I Team Champions for their
outstanding 3.92 grade point average and commended them for their commitment to excellence.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr., along with Commissioner Helaine Zack, The Honorable James Alexander,
Circuit Court Judge, and the entire Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation to Carmen
Johnson, Government Relations of SBC Communications for the generous donation of $6,000 to the
Oakland County Youth Assistance Coordination Council and commended SBC Communications for its
tremendous giving and service.
The following person addressed the Board: Michael Millen.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05004
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET / EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL
OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH
THE CITIES OF HAZEL PARK, PONTIAC AND WIXOM AND THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
BRANDON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides a number of services to local units of government including
original assessments, reappraisals, and file maintenance; and
WHEREAS these services are provided under contract with the local units as approved by the Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS revenues and expenditures associated with the services for these contracts are included in
the Fiscal Year 2005 budget, and therefore, no budget amendment is recommended.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves entering into the attached Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance
Services with the following units of government:
1. City of Hazel Park, real and personal property;
2. City of Pontiac, real and personal property;
3. City of Wixom, personal property; and
4. Charter Township of Brandon, real and personal property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is authorized to sign these
contracts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and file the executed contracts
with the aforementioned municipalities as required by law.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Copy of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of Pontiac
on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Moss supported by Hatchett the resolution be adopted.
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. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05005
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT COURT – APPROVAL OF MAGISTRATE MICHAEL BATCHIK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has provided for magistrates for the Fifty-
Second District Court; and
WHEREAS the Judges of the Fifty-Second District Court have appointed Hon. Michael Batchik, District
Judge Retired, to serve as a magistrate for the Fifty-Second District Court; and
WHEREAS MCL 600.8501(a) provides that magistrate appointments be approved by the County Board of
Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the appointment of Hon. Michael Batchik, District Judge Retired, to act as a magistrate for the
Fifty-Second District Court.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton,
Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coulter. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05006
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTION DIVISION – AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE
THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Resolution #97232 the Board of Commissioners authorized the establishment of a revised
Board of Canvassers’ Service Fee of $25.00 per precinct to help defray the cost of election certification as
provided by Public Act 116 of 1954, as amended; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of West Bloomfield has agreed to and signed an agreement to utilize
the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the attached signed agreement from the Charter Township of West Bloomfield to utilize the
services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of this agreement by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, a copy shall be filed by the County Clerk with the Office of the Great Seal of the State of
Michigan.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of letter from West Bloomfield Township in Support of Agreement to Utilize the Services of the
Oakland County Board of Canvassers, Resolution in Support of Agreement to Utilize the Services of the
Oakland County Board of Canvassers, Agreement to Utilize the Services of the Oakland County Board of
Canvassers on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Gershenson the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee. The
Chairperson stated there being no objections, so ordered.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the appointments by the County Executive of
Edward Poisson as Director of Information Technology and Nancy Scarlet as Director of Human
Resources, recommends concurrence of these appointments, pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of News Release from County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announcing Major Cabinet Changes
for 2005 on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Melton the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Melton the appointments of Edward Poisson as Director of Information
Technology and Nancy Scarlet as Director of Human Resources be confirmed.
Vote on appointments:
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton,
Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack,
Bullard, Coulter, Crawford. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointments were confirmed.
REPORT (MISC. #05007)
By: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATION CREATION OF ONE DEPUTY COUNTY
EXECUTIVE I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution on January 12, 2005 Reports
to the Board with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 27, 2005
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05007
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATION CREATION OF ONE DEPUTY COUNTY
EXECUTIVE I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the future of Oakland County’s economic viability rests in its ability to attract 21st Century
jobs; and
WHEREAS Oakland County continues to focus on the economic viability of new and existing businesses;
and
WHEREAS the Emerging Sector Project will focus on attracting overseas investments while continuing to
strengthen Oakland County’s economic future by developing the best business environments possible;
and
WHEREAS the County Executive is requesting the creation of one (1) GF/GP Deputy County Executive I
position in County Executive/Administration to focus more attention on the County’s business
developments; and
WHEREAS the Deputy County Executive I position will focus on attracting and retaining a diverse
business base which will strengthen our economic future and allow us to expand our presence in national
and international markets; and
WHEREAS the Community and Minority Affairs Coordinator position has recently become vacant; and
WHEREAS the funding for the new Deputy position will be partially offset by the deletion of one (1)
GF/GP Community and Minority Affairs Coordinator position (#19101-03639); and
WHEREAS the duties and responsibilities of the Community and Minority Affairs Coordinator position will
continue to be carried out by the Director and Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
creation of one (1) GF/GP (County Executive appointed) Deputy County Executive I position in County
Executive/Administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) GF/GP (County Executive appointed) Community &
Minority Affairs position (#19101-03639).
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05007)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATION – CREATION OF ONE (1) DEPUTY COUNTY
EXECUTIVE I POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution creates one (1) GF/GP Deputy County Executive I position in the County
Executive/Administration unit at an annual cost of $200,783.
2. The resolution deletes one (1) GF/GP Community and Minority Affairs Coordinator
position (#19101-03639) creating annual savings of $112,733.
3. Funding to cover the annual cost differential of $88,050 ($64,215 for Fiscal Year 2005)
will be generated through a reprioritization of General Fund appropriations, specifically by
reducing the annual General Fund line-item transfer, which increases the fund balance of
the Building Improvement Fund.
4. Upon completion of the transition and availability of an updated Salary and Fringe Benefit
Forecast, additional service increment savings may be recognized as part of the quarterly
forecast.
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5. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 budget is recommended as follows:
FY 2005 FY 2006
GENERAL FUND
90-101-310000-98401-8001 Transfer Out ($ 64,215) ($ 88,050)
19-101-210000-10500-2001 Salary ($ 55,105) ($ 75,407)
19-101-210000-10500-2074 Fringe Benefits $ 27,277) ($ 37,326)
($146,597) ($200,783)
11-101-210100-01000-2001 Salary $ 98,145 $134,303
11-101-210100-01000-2074 Fringe Benefits $ 48,452 $ 66,480
$146,597 $200,783
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Coulter the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Coulter the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss,
Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard,
Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #05002)
By: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RE-ESTABLISH CHILD CARE STUDY GROUP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #05002 on January 12, 2005
Reports to the Board with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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
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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
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
Moved by Jamian supported by Suarez the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Jamian supported by Suarez the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Rogers supported by Suarez the resolution be amended in the second WHEREAS paragraph
to strike Miscellaneous Resolution #98239 and insert Miscellaneous Resolution #98329 to read as
follows:
WHEREAS with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #98329, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners gave authorization to establish an on-site employee child care
program; and
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the amendment carried.
Moved by Jamian supported by Suarez the resolution as amended be adopted.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash,
Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coulter,
Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05008
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2004 WAGE AND BENEFIT
REOPENER AND FISCAL YEAR 2005 EXTENSION OF THE LABOR AGREEMENT FOR
EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES UNION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Employees Union (OCEU), have been
negotiating a Wage and Benefit Reopener and one year contract extension covering approximately 379
employees; and
WHEREAS an agreement has been reached for the period of October 1, 2004, through September 30,
2005 and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS this agreement provides for a 2% increase for Fiscal Year 2004; and a 3% increase for Fiscal
Year 2005; 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 the Oakland County Employees Union, covering the
period of October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2005, 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, Animal Control Appendix B 2004, Maintenance, Custodial and
Grounds Appendix C 2004, Medical Care Facility Employees Appendix D 2004, Sheriff’s Department
Clerical & Maintenance Employees Appendix E 2004, Parks and Recreation Department Maintenance
Employees Appendix F 2004, Drain Commissioner Appendix G 2004, Animal Control Appendix B 2005,
Maintenance, Custodial and Grounds Appendix C 2005, Medical Care Facility Employees Appendix D
2005, Sheriff’s Department Clerical & Maintenance Employees Appendix E 2005, Parks and Recreation
Department Maintenance Employees Appendix F 2005, Drain Commissioner Appendix G 2005, and letter
from Nancy Scarlet Deputy Director of Human Resources on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Jamian supported by Nash the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee. The
Chairperson stated there being no objections, so ordered.
REPORT
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – 2004 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING AND
BUILDING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section “(D.) (5.),” Rule XI of the Board Rules, your Planning and Building Committee
has completed the 2003 portion of its biennial inspection of County-owned buildings and grounds. The
facilities inspected were: Administrative Annex I, Administrative Annex II, Central Garage, Central
Services Building. Child Care Facility, Children’s Village Complex (8 buildings), Children’s Village School,
Courthouse Complex, “D” Building (Community Corrections), Medical Examiner Facility, Oakland Point
Office Buildings, South Oakland Office Building, Southfield Health Center and Oakland Troy Airport.
Copies of the individual building reports are on file with the Committee Coordinator and are available for
review. The facilities inspected were found to be clean and well maintained. Minor deficiencies were
brought to the attention of staff for immediate correction.
Approved Projects Completed in 2004 Include:
1. Completion of new Work Release Facility.
2. Completion of 52-3 Rochester Hills District Courthouse and Sheriff’s Substation.
3. Completed Children’s Village “J” Building Renovation and Addition.
4. Demolition of former Work Release Facility.
5. Completion of Jail Renovations and Addition – Phase I.
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6. Approval of 2005 Facilities Maintenance & Operations Special Project Budget.
7. Preliminary approval of 2005 - 2009 Capital Improvement Program.
8. Completion of Jail Cell Lock Replacement Program.
9. Completion of Emergency Electrical Generators Project.
10. Completion of Law Enforcement Complex and Annex II roof replacements.
11. Completed 2004 Facilities Report.
12. Completed an Interlocal Joint Operating Agreement with Rochester Hills for operation
and maintenance of the new 52-3 Courthouse and Sheriff Substation.
13. Completed Information Technology / Annex I Parking Lot Addition.
14. Completed Office Building Roof Replacement and minor exterior maintenance of building.
15. Approved selection or Architect / Engineering firm and Construction Manager for
renovation of former CMH facility.
16. Approved renovation of Sheriff’s Department Emergency Communications Center and
Equipment Purchase.
17. Completed the relocation of Community and Home Improvement to Oakland Pointe.
18. Completed lease agreement for the Downtown Design Studio – Main Street Oakland
County Program.
19. Completion of 20 Construction License and Lease Agreements with CVTs
for New Countywide Radio System Towers.
20. Completed 60 of 70 property tax sales for the Treasurer’s Office.
21. Completed purchase of 16.48 acres for Lyon Oaks and 11.08 acres for Springfield Oaks
on behalf of Parks and Recreation Commission.
22. Completed numerous utility easements.
23. Completed sale of surplus property on Franklin Blvd. in Pontiac.
Projects underway and expected to be completed in 2005:
1. Security Enhancements for County Facilities.
2. Information Technology / Annex I Landscaping.
3. South Oakland Health Center Catalpa Park Lease Extension and Possible Sale of
Property to Southfield.
4. Completion of Medical Care Facility Parking Lot repaving.
5. Completion of the 2005 Roof Replacement Program (Executive Office Building and
Courthouse East Wing).
6. Completion of Construction Licenses and Lease Agreements with remaining 5 CVTs for
New Countywide Radio System Towers.
7. Assist Drain Commission with negotiation of lease for Water Maintenance Unit.
8. Negotiate lease extension for 52-1 Novi District Court.
9. Assist Drain Commission with transfer of ownership of 3 well sites in Lyon Township and
4 in Oxford Township to the respective townships.
10. Utility easements in process: Springfield Oaks – Ellis Barn relocation and Community
Garden Greenhouse.
11. Complete negotiations on behalf of Parks and Recreation for possible purchase of
property.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Gregory the Planning and Building Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
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Moved by Palmer supported by Gregory the Planning and Building Report be confirmed.
Vote on report:
AYES: Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford,
Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05009
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT
EASEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY -
ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK (TAX 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 Addison Oaks County Park located in Addison
Township; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution No. 04088 dated 4/1/2004 the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners granted a License to Sprint Spectrum, LP for construction of a radio tower and support
facilities at Addison Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS electric power is required to construct and operate the proposed radio tower, therefore Sprint
Spectrum and the Detroit Edison Company have requested that the County grant a 12-ft. wide by 30-ft.
long easement for underground electric service from the existing power pole line located on the park
property to the Sprint tower site; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks Commission and the Detroit Edison Company have agreed upon a
route for the said underground electric service which will provide power to the tower site; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the granting of the easement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes and approves the granting of the attached easement for underground electric service and related
appurtenances to the Detroit Edison Company for the sum of one dollar.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the attached easement for underground electric service and related
appurtenances.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant of Non-Exclusive Underground Easement in Gross, and Exhibit A on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Zack the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee. The Chairperson
stated there being no objections, so ordered.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05010
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT - TRANSFER OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY TO THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
LYON, TAX PARCELS NOS. 21-05-176-020, 21-21-100-037 AND 21-26-253-001; AND APPROVAL OF
CONTRACT FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of certain water well site parcels located within the
Charter Township of Lyon, Oakland County, described as:
KENSINGTON PARK APARTMENTS WELL SITE: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, T1N,
R7E, Township of Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point distant N
62˚07'35" E, 1852.95-ft. from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 5, said Point of Beginning also
being distant N 00˚31'52" E, 862.09-ft., along the North and South 1/4 line, and N 86˚59'00" W,
1020.0-ft. from the center post of said Section 5; thence N 00˚31'52" E, 200.49-ft.; thence S
86˚59'00" E, 197.78-ft.; thence S 41˚59'00" E, 82.84-ft.; thence S 00˚31'52" W, 141.86-ft.; thence
N 86˚59'00" W, 253.81-ft. to the Point of Beginning. Containing approximately 1.13-ac. Subject to
a right of reversion as described in Liber 6264, Page 104, Oakland County Records. Tax parcel
No. 21-05-176-020.
CARRIAGE CLUB SUBDIVISION WELL SITE: A parcel of land being part of the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 21, T1N, R7E, Lyon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Commencing at the West 1/4
corner of Section 21, T1N, R7E, Lyon Township, Oakland County, Michigan; thence S 89˚22'16"
E, 246.22-ft.; thence N 00˚31'20" E, 6.99-ft. to the Point of Beginning; thence S 89˚15'48" E,
236.11-ft.; thence N 29˚37'27" E, 225.13-ft.; thence 54.47-ft along an arc of a curve to the right
having a radius of 60.00-ft., central angle of 52˚00'54" chord bearing of N 00˚03'22" E, 52.62-ft.;
thence N 39˚30'28" W 235.93-ft.; thence S 74˚29'10" W 234.71-ft.; thence S 22˚29'34" W 196.64-
ft.; thence S 29˚39'58" E 210.44-ft. to the Point of Beginning. Containing 3.23-ac and subject
easements and restrictions of record if any. Tax Parcel No. 21-21-100-037.
TANGLEWOOD WELL SITE: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26, T1N, R7E, Township of
Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan, more particularly described as commencing at the North 1/4
corner of said Section 26; thence S 89˚26'25" W 126.62-ft., along the North line of said Section
26 and centerline of Ten Mile Rd. to the Easterly right of way of "Country Club Drive", as recorded
in Liber 13335, Pages 418 through 420 inclusive, Oakland County Records; thence the following
courses along the Easterly right of way of "Country Club Drive"; thence S 00˚33'35" E 140.19-ft.;
thence 403.17-ft along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 350.00-ft., a central angle
of 66˚00'00" and a chord bearing and distance of S 33˚33'35" E 381.25-ft. and S 23˚26'25" W
20.00-ft. and S 66˚33'35" E 297.14-ft. and 770.74-ft. along a curve to the right, said curve having
a radius of 480.00-ft., a central angle of 92˚00'00" and a chord bearing and distance of S
20˚33'35" E 690.57-ft. and S 25˚26'25" W 172.5-ft. and 53.07-ft along a curve to the left, said
curve having a radius of 420.00-ft., a central angle of S 7˚14'23" and a chord bearing and
distance of S 21˚49'14" W 53.03-ft., along the Easterly right of way of said "Country Club Drive" to
the Point of Beginning; thence S 71˚47'58" E 186.26-ft.; thence S 01˚48'10" E 159.91-ft.; thence S
68˚11'38" W 186.26-ft to the Easterly right of way of said "Country Club Drive"; thence 293.26-ft.
along a curve to the right, said curve having a radius of 420.00-ft., a central angle of 40˚00'24"
and a chord bearing and distance of N 01˚48'10" W 287.34-ft., along the Easterly right of way of
said "Country Club Drive" to the Point of Beginning. Containing 1.01-ac. and subject to
easements and restrictions of record if any. Tax Parcel No. 21-26-253-001.
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Lyon has requested that the subject well site parcels and all related
easements be conveyed to the township; and
WHEREAS the subject parcels and related easements were acquired beginning in 1974 by the former
Oakland County Department of Public Works and subsequently by the Oakland County Drain
Commissioner for the sum of one dollar for the purpose of operating and maintaining local water wells
and water supply systems in Lyon Township; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner has been reimbursed all maintenance and operational expenses by
Lyon Township; and
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WHEREAS the departments of the Oakland County Drain Commissioner and Facilities Management
having reviewed the request to convey the property to Lyon Township have no objections to the
conveyance; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner will continue to operate these facilities as a part of
its operation and maintenance of the Lyon Township Water Supply System in accordance with the terms
and conditions of an agreement entitled "Charter Township of Lyon Water Supply System Operation and
Maintenance Agreement"; and
WHEREAS all necessary documentation has been prepared and/or reviewed by Oakland County
Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that given the special and unique circumstances related to the
original acquisition and subsequent use of the subject property and in consideration of the health, safety
and welfare value that such conveyance will afford the citizens of Lyon Township, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners hereby waive the Provisions of Board Rule XI, D, 7 (Appendix C) and approve
the conveyance of the above described parcels, inclusive of water wells, well houses, easements and
related appurtenances to the Charter Township of Lyon for the sum of one dollar.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the necessary property transfer documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes its
Chairperson or designee to execute an agreement entitled "Charter Township of Lyon Water Supply
System Operation and Maintenance Agreement" subject to the final approval of Oakland County
Corporation Counsel.
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, Lyon Township Water Map, Kensington Park Apt. Well Site, Carriage Club Well
Site, and Tanglewood Well Site on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Molnar the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee. The
Chairperson stated there being no objections, so ordered.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05011
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2005 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE (ORV) SAFETY EDUCATION
PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), has awarded the Sheriff’s
Office Marine Safety Unit $2,400 for an Off-Road Vehicle Safety Education Program; and
WHEREAS no county match or additional positions are required; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the continuation of the program is contingent upon future levels of reimbursement program
funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the Department of
Natural Resources 2004-2005 ORV Safety Education Program Grant Application and Acceptance
Agreement, 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 Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract Review – Sheriff’s Office, letter from Maureen Kay Houghton in regards to Off-Road
Vehicle (ORV) Safety Education Grant, and 2004-2005 ORV Safety Education Program Grant Agreement
on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05011)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2005 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE (ORV) SAFETY EDUCATION
PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), has awarded the
Sheriff’s Office Marine Safety Unit $2,400 for an Off-Road Vehicle Safety Education
Program.
2. No County match or additional positions are required.
3. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2005 budget is recommended as follows:
Revenue FY 2004
43-101-013601-33000-0171 State Grants $2,400
Expenditures
43-101-023601-33000-2014 Other (Misc.) $2,400
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Potter supported by Coulter the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05012
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 2005 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Friend of the Court submitted a renewal application for the Federal
Access and Visitation Grant administered through the State Court Administrative Office; and
WHEREAS this grant is for services to be performed in conjunction with HAVEN, which facilitates
parenting time (visitation) for certain cases as determined by the Court; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court has been awarded the grant for services performed through such
agencies not to exceed $30,000 for the period covering October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005;
and
WHEREAS the required in-kind matching funds of $3,450 will be provided by the HAVEN. No County
funds are required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
2005 Access and Visitation Grant in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Friend of the Court contract with the HAVEN to
provide the services as detailed in the grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the HAVEN would provide the required 10% in-kind matching funds in
the amount of $3,450 also as stated in the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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Copy of Contract Review – Friend of the Court, 2004 Access and Visitation Grant Budget Overview, and
Budget Detail on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05012)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – 2005 ACCESS AND VISITATION 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 Oakland County Friend of the Court (FOC) submitted a renewal application for the
Federal Access and Visitation Grant through the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO).
2. The grant is for services to be performed in conjunction with agencies that facilitate
parenting time (visitation) for certain cases as determined by the court.
3. The FOC has been awarded this grant for services not to exceed $30,000 for the period
covering October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.
4. The FOC will contract with HAVEN to provide the required 10% In-kind matching services
as stated in the grant award, in the amount of $3,450.
5. The County will incur no costs in the acceptance of the grant; the total grant budget is
$30,000, which represents a $15,000 reduction from previous year’s awards, due to
reduced funding available for allocation by the State.
6. The Fiscal Year 2005 Special Revenue budget should be amended as follows:
FUND 276 - OTHER GRANTS:
Revenue FY 2005
35-141662-71000-0171 Grants-State $30,000
Expenditure
35-241662-71000-3348 Professional Services $30,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Potter supported by Zack the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers,
Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson,
Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05013
BY: Commissioner Eric Wilson, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR THE PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS IN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS homelessness is a problem even in affluent places such as Oakland County. During the last
20 years, the homeless population has changed from mostly indigent men to 65% women and children;
and
WHEREAS homeless women and children can be found in every city, village and township within
Oakland County. Homeless students are in every one of the 28 school districts in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS although many of the homeless men are veterans, the average homeless person in Oakland
County is a 9 year old boy. More than 3,000 children each year in Oakland County are forced to live in a
shelter, motel, vehicle or "doubled-up" with friends or relatives; and
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WHEREAS many things contribute to homelessness including: low wages, transportation issues, child
care costs (or lack of adequate child care), medical costs, domestic violence, substance abuse, evictions
and mental illness; and
WHEREAS the median household income in Oakland County is $75,540, but 25% of the County
population falls below HUD's Section 8 low-income guidelines - making the possibility of homelessness
just one missed paycheck away; and
WHEREAS the common misconception is that placing people in shelters is the least expensive way to
meet their basic needs. The cost of homelessness to our society is high. It costs $1,850 to shelter one
individual for one month at local shelters; and
WHEREAS people who are homeless spend more time in jail - often just for public loitering. At a cost of
$83 per day, or $2,490 per month, housing individuals in the Oakland County jail is very costly for
taxpayers - also contributing to jail overcrowding; and
WHEREAS in 2002, President George W. Bush introduced a ten year plan to end homelessness. In
2003, this undertaking was endorsed by both NACO and the US Conference of Mayors. While the plan is
not mandated by Congress or HUD, local communities are strongly encouraged to adopt such a plan; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Task Force on Homelessness and Affordable Housing is an organization
consisting of representatives of emergency shelters, transitional housing, human service agencies,
municipal governments, private foundations and individuals with an interest in the issue of homelessness;
and
WHEREAS the Task Force is responsible for developing and maintaining the Continuum of Care strategy
that provides interim services to homeless individuals and families while they achieve self-sufficiency.
Supportive housing and services for those physically and mentally unable to be self-sufficient also comes
under the purview of the Continuum of Care strategy; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Task Force on Homelessness and Affordable Housing has issued an "A
Call to Action" to all stakeholders to participate in a community-wide effort to develop and implement a
"Blue Print to End Homelessness"; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has stated, "If Oakland County can offer a
well-spring of career and business opportunities for the vast majority of its citizens, then it has the ability
to confront and conquer the problem of homelessness in this county over the next decade."
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports the efforts of the County Executive and the Oakland County Task Force on Homelessness and
Affordable Housing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby joins in
partnership with the growing coalition to seek better methods to serve our homeless populations and
unite in developing a community-wide plan to pro-actively end the cycle of homelessness within our
borders.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC WILSON, CHARLES PALMER, WILLIAM
R. PATTERSON, CHUCK MOSS, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS, JEFF POTTER, TOM MIDDLETON,
JOHN A. SCOTT, HUGH D. CRAWFORD, BILL
BULLARD, MIKE ROGERS, DAVID COULTER,
MARCIA GERSHENSON, JIM NASH, VINCENT
GREGORY, GEORGE W. SUAREZ,
CHRISTINE A. LONG, MATTIE MCKINNEY
HATCHETT, EILEEN KOWALL
Moved by Wilson supported by Potter the resolution be referred to the General Government Committee.
The Chairperson stated there being no objections, so ordered.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05014
BY: Commissioner Mike Rogers, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT FOR ON-SITE CHILD
CARE FACILITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County established an on-site child care facility to provide quality child care services
for employees, recognizing that this benefit would help to retain employees and, also, help to attract
potential employees to the County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #05002 to
re-establish the Child Care Study Group to evaluate the top responses to the Request for Proposals
(RFP) for the contract to operate the Oakland County On-Site Child Care Facility; and
WHEREAS the Child Care Study Group is expected to submit its recommendation to the Personnel
Committee by the end of February 2005; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Commissioners have set forth requirements that the contract to operate
the Oakland County On-Site Child Care Facility will eliminate the management fee paid to the contractor
and the contractor is to become solely responsible for paying all expenses and costs for the operations of
the center; and
WHEREAS the licensed child care provider is expected to be paid from the assessment of user fees,
grants and donations, without any subsidy from Oakland County, to operate the Oakland County On-Site
Child Care Facility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the continuation of an on-site employee child care program on the County Service Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Child Care Study Group is to report its recommendation for the
Oakland County On-Site Child Care Facility provider to the Personnel Committee for their acceptance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract for child care services shall be brought to the Board of
Commissioners for final approval after review and recommendation from the Personnel and Finance
Committees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any changes in the terms, conditions or assignment in the contract for
child care services shall be brought to the Personnel and Finance Committee for final approval before
being executed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contractor and/or Human Resources are to provide the Personnel
Committee with quarterly status reports including; enrollment, non-county employee enrollments; and
County assessments for utilities, any overhead costs and the amounts reimbursed by the contractor to
the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contractor and/or Human Resources are to report to the Personnel
Committee on a plan to establish a tuition rate or discount that makes the on-site child care services more
reasonably affordable to all Oakland County employees.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MIKE ROGERS
Moved by Rogers supported by Scott the resolution be referred to the Personnel Committee. The
Chairperson stated there being no objections, so ordered.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05015
BY: Commissioner Jeff Potter, Dist. #8 and David Coulter, Dist. #25
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – COST RECOVERY FOR STATE POLICE SERVICES
PROVIDED TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police have historically provided local uniformed police services to rural
Michigan communities hosting State Police posts; and
WHEREAS this historical relationship has grown to the present day to include populous, highly successful
suburban communities with urban-style characteristics and densities and with complex and varied
policing needs; and
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WHEREAS many of these communities enjoy large tax bases, equal to or exceeding those of other
communities in our region and our State that pay for their own uniformed police protection; and
WHEREAS the cost of these state subsidized services is borne by all of the taxpayers in our State,
including communities which support their own local police services, either through police departments,
sheriff patrols or contractual relationships paid through local taxes; and
WHEREAS many of the communities who provide this police subsidy to their neighbors are struggling
with rising police costs, eliminating police positions, or need to expand facilities in growing areas of their
own; and
WHEREAS the cost to state taxpayers for these state police services, provided at no charge to select
communities is estimated to be in the millions of dollars; and
WHEREAS Oakland County communities struggle with declining resources and revenue sharing, and will
surely endure service cuts and other financial exactions while this subsidy is being provided by the State
for a select few; and
WHEREAS subsidized police service is especially unfair and troublesome to older or less-advantaged
communities, and may contribute to duplication of infrastructure, accelerated population shift, and
reduced funds to support law enforcement and quality of life in established cities, villages and townships
that pay for their own police protection; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is otherwise a responsible partner and net contributor to the well-being of our
State; and
WHEREAS the Governor and Legislature have signaled a dire budget crisis in the current and future
fiscal years, and have committed to cooperate on budget cuts and structural realignment of services, to
overcome this challenge.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends
that the Governor and Legislature seek to progressively and permanently eliminate state subsidized local
police services by the Michigan State Police to municipalities, except in such cases where compelling
economic necessities may warrant consideration, with action to begin in the 2005-2006 fiscal year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to Governor Jennifer Granholm,
and members of the State House and Senate from Oakland County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID COULTER, JEFF POTTER, HELAINE
ZACK, CHUCK MOSS, ERIC WILSON,
WILLIAM MOLNAR, GREG JAMIAN, JOHN
SCOTT, EILEEN KOWALL, VINCENT
GREGORY, GEORGE SUAREZ, JIM NASH,
DAVID WOODWARD
Moved by Potter supported by Coulter the resolution be referred to the General Government Committee.
The Chairperson stated there being no objections, so ordered.
The Board adjourned at 10:17 a.m. to the call of the Chair or February 17, 2005, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson