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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
June 30, 2005
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:32 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)
EXCUSED ABSENCE PER MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04228: Coleman. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Christine Long.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Molnar supported by Nash the minutes of the June 23, 2005, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Kowall supported by Coulter the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as follows:
ITEM ON BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
c. Drain Commissioner – Authorization to Proceed with the Drain Equipment and Storage Building.
(Reason for Suspension of Planning and Building Committee, item c: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1 – Direct
referral to the Finance Committee.)
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)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Commissioner Greg Jamian, along with Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr., presented a proclamation signed by
L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, which recognizes and commends Frank Wilke for his
outstanding service and commitment to the community.
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Commissioners Marcia Gershenson and Helaine Zack, along with Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr.,
proclaimed commendation to the members of the Royal Oak Township Fire Department, and
Franklin/Bingham Farms Fire Department for their heroism and generously lending its firefighters to assist
the Highland Park Fire Department in fighting five fires simultaneously on May 13, 2005.
Commissioner Helaine Zack along with Commissioner Marcia Gershenson and Chairperson Bill Bullard,
Jr., presented a proclamation to David Gad-Harf, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Council of
Metropolitan Detroit for his seventeen years of social, civic and political contributions to the Jewish
community in addition to his work as a West Bloomfield School Board Member.
Commissioner Marcia Gershenson along with Commissioner Helaine Zack and Chairperson Bill Bullard,
Jr., presented a proclamation to Nancy Gad-Harf, Director of the American Technion Society of the East
Central Region, for her extraordinary commitment and legacy of making a positive difference in the
Jewish community.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr., along with Commissioner William Patterson presented a certificate to Pauline
Bennett of Addison Township in appreciation for her dedication and for effectively and efficiently
conducting the May 3, 2005 election with the highest integrity.
The following person addressed the Board: Allan Meltzer.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Palmer the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears on page 264.) The resolutions
on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05125
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
RENOVATION - SHERIFF’S ADMINISTRATION PROJECT, REQUEST FOR PROJECT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 Capital Improvement Program identifies the Community Mental Health
Renovation - Sheriff’s Administration Project; and
WHEREAS total project costs were originally estimated at $8,900,000 and are included in the Fiscal Year
2005 Capital Improvement Program with $6,400,000 allocated for construction and $2,500,000 for design,
furnishings and contingencies; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #04332, authorized awards of
contract for the project for architectural/engineering services to Landmark Design Group PC in the
amount of $428,600 and for construction management services to G.W. Auch Company in the amount of
$524,973; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #05018, authorized transfer of
funding in the amount of $700,000 for selective interior demolition work in the Community Mental Health
Building to clarify and finalize the scope of work of the project; and
WHEREAS selective interior demolition of the existing ceilings and walls and of mechanical and electrical
equipment systems has been accomplished; and
WHEREAS the project architect/engineer, Landmark Design Group, has confirmed the exact space and
conditions available for renovation and has completed the required design drawings and specifications for
the bidding process; and
WHEREAS the project will include, in addition to interior renovation, an Entrance Lobby addition and a
Vehicle Processing addition; and
WHEREAS the project manager, G. W. Auch Company, has developed a detailed cost estimate based on
the design documents, including all construction costs, supplemented by design fees, furniture,
consultants, telephone/data security systems, moving, and project contingency; and
WHEREAS the total additional estimated cost is $7,726,427 for a proposed total project budget of
$9,380,000; and
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WHEREAS the estimated cost exceeds the original project budget by $480,000 due to construction cost
increases; and
WHEREAS funding for the project is available for transfer from the Fiscal Year 2005 Capital Improvement
Program/Building Improvement Fund (#401) and Estimated Carry-Forward from the Building Fund from
Previous Year to the Project Work Order Fund (#404) for the CMH Renovation – Sheriff’s Administration
Project (C-037).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes project funding in the
amount of $7,726,427 for the Community Mental Health Renovation – Sheriff’s Administration Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the
amount of $7,726,427 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#401) to the Project Work
Order Fund (#404) for the CMH Renovation – Sheriff’s Administration Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget is amended as follows:
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND #401
3-14-310006-98404-8001 Operating Transfer Out ($7,726,427)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND #404
3-14-310007-98401-1701 Operating Transfer In 7,726,427
(project/project detail 080373/99)
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Request for Project Funding for CMH Renovation – Sheriff’s Administration and Location Map on
file in County Clerk’s office.
REPORT (MISC. #05125)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING – COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
RENOVATION – SHERIFF'S ADMINISTRATION PROJECT, REQUEST FOR PROJECT FUNDING
To the Oakland County Finance Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the administration report regarding Request for
Project Funding for the above referenced project on June 21, 2005, reports with the recommendation that
project funding in the amount of $7,726,427 be approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I submit the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 264.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05126
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 CITY OF SOUTH LYON
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 City of South Lyon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is authorized to sign this
contract.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and file the executed contract
with the City of South Lyon as required by law.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of South
Lyon (real and personal property services) on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 264.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05127
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
REVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was established by the Oakland
County Board of Supervisors in 1966 under P.A. 261; and
WHEREAS P.A. 261 includes a provision to allow county parks commissions to make rules for the
protection, regulation and control of all its facilities and areas with the approval of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has established rules and regulations
for this protection, regulation and control; and
WHEREAS revisions for clarification purposes are requested, which have been reviewed and approved
by Oakland County Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved these revisions at their
regular meeting on June 1, 2005, for forwarding and approval by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
revisions to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission’s General Information and
Regulations.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of General Information and Regulations Revisions on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 264.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05128
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – INDEPENDENCE OAKS ORGANIZATIONAL
YOUTH CAMP CONNECTOR TRAIL GRANT – ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission grant funding in the amount of $219,000 for the period of June 1, 2005 through
May 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS a local County match of $146,000, or 40% of the total eligible project cost of $365,000, is
required and is available in the Parks and Recreation Fund, and is identified in the Capital Improvement
Plan budget; and
WHEREAS the funding will be for the purpose of developing a Connector Trail for the Organizational
Youth Camp at Independence Oaks; and
WHEREAS in order to comply with the resolution requirement in the contract, the need is understood: 1)
to appropriate all funds necessary to complete the project during the project period and to provide
Oakland County Parks and Recreation $146,000 dollars to match the grant authorized by the Michigan
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Department of Natural Resources, 2) to maintain satisfactory financial accounts, documents, and records
to make them available to Michigan Department of Natural Resources for auditing at reasonable times, 3)
to construct the project and provide such funds, services, and materials as may be necessary to satisfy
the terms of said Agreement, 4) to regulate the use of the facility constructed and reserved under this
Agreement to assure the use thereof by the public on equal and reasonable terms, 5) to comply with any
and all terms of said Agreement including all terms not specifically set forth in the foregoing portions of
this Resolution; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County Executive Contract Review
Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to accept the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund
agreement and grant in the amount of $219,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for
the purpose of developing an Organizational Youth Camp-Connector Trail at Independence Oaks.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent
(15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review - Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund
Development Project Agreement, Appendix A Legal Description of the Project Area, Appendix B
Boundary Map of the Project Area, and Appendix C Recreation Grant Application TF 04-003 on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE #05128
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – INDEPENDENCE OAKS ORGANIZATIONAL
YOUTH CAMP CONNECTOR TRAIL 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. Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPR) has been awarded a
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant of $219,000 for Fiscal Year
2005 and Fiscal Year 2006.
2. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for the Independence Oaks Organizational
Youth Camp Connector Trail.
3. The grant period is from June 1, 2005 through May 31, 2007.
4. The total cost for the project is $365,000, with $219,000 (60%) of the cost from the State
of Michigan and $146,000 (40%) local match from the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Capital Improvement Fund.
5. No General Fund appropriation is required. Funding is available within the Parks and
Recreation Fund.
6. No budget amendment is necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 264.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05115
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – REWOLD DRAINAGE DISTRICT - FULL FAITH AND CREDIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Chapter 20 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, MCL 280.461 et
seq., (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Drain Code"), and as a matter of public health, the Rewold
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Drainage District was established and the cost of the construction, operation and maintenance of the
Rewold Drain ("Drain") was apportioned against the City of Rochester Hills, the County of Oakland and
the State of Michigan (herein, the "Public Corporations"); and
WHEREAS there exists a public health necessity to plan, design and construct the Rewold Drain; and
WHEREAS it is proposed that the cost of the improvements with respect to Phase II of the Drain be
financed in part by the issuance of bonds; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the Rewold Drain (the "Drainage Board"), by resolution adopted on
May 17, 2005, authorized and provided for the issuance by the Rewold Drainage District of its Drain
Bonds, Phase II Drain Improvements, Series 2005 (the "Bonds"), in the aggregate principal amount of not
to exceed $3,340,000; and
WHEREAS the Bonds will be dated as of such date, will bear interest at such rates not to exceed 6% per
annum, will be in the aggregate principal amount, will mature in such years and principal amounts, and
will be subject to redemption prior to maturity as shall be determined by the Drainage Board at the time of
sale; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a resolution
pledging the full faith and credit of the County for the payment of the principal of and interest on the
Bonds; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the County that the Bonds be sold in order to achieve debt service
savings for the City of Rochester Hills, the County and the State of Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of the Drain Code of 1956, as
amended, the Board of Commissioners of the County hereby pledges irrevocably the full
faith and credit of the County for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on
the Bonds and agrees that, in the event the City of Rochester Hills, the County or the
State of Michigan shall fail or neglect to account to the County Treasurer of the County
for the amount of any special assessment installment and interest when due, the amount
thereof shall be advanced immediately from County funds, and the County Treasurer is
directed to make such advancement to the extent necessary.
2. In the event that, pursuant to the pledge of full faith and credit, the County advances out
of County funds all or any part of an installment and interest, it shall be the duty of the
County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County, to take all actions and proceedings
and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such
sums so paid.
3. The County Treasurer or the financial consultant, Municipal Financial Consultants
Incorporated, is authorized to file with the Department of Treasury of the State of
Michigan on behalf of the County an Application for State Treasurer's Approval to Issue
Bonds with respect to the Bonds.
4. The County Treasurer is authorized to approve the circulation of a preliminary and final
official statement for the Bonds, to cause the preparation of those portions of the
preliminary and final official statement that pertain to the County, and to do all other
things necessary for compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Rule"). The County Treasurer is authorized to
execute and deliver such certificates and to do all other things that are necessary to
effectuate the sale and delivery of the Bonds.
5. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver in the name and on
behalf of the County (i) a certificate of the County to comply with the requirements for a
continuing disclosure undertaking of the County pursuant to subsection (b) (5) of the Rule
and (ii) amendments to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of
such certificate (the certificate and any amendments thereto are collectively referred to
herein as the "Continuing Disclosure Certificate"). The County hereby covenants and
agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing
Disclosure Certificate. The remedies for any failure of the County to comply with and
carry out the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate shall be as set forth
therein.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Final Order of Apportionment In Re Rewold Drain, and Rewold Drain – Phase II Estimate of
Project Cost on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05115)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - REWOLD DRAINAGE DISTRICT - FULL FAITH AND CREDIT
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 Drainage Board for the Rewold Drain is requesting that the Board of Commissioners
pledge the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the payment of principal and
interest on the Rewold Drain Bonds, Phase II Drain Improvements, Series 2005.
2. The bond issue is not to exceed $3,340,000 and is to be used for acquiring and
constructing the Rewold Drain Phase II.
3. The Bonds shall bear an interest rate not to exceed 6% per annum, will be in aggregate
principal amounts, will mature in such years and principal amounts and will be callable
prior to maturity as determined necessary by the Drainage Board at the time of issue.
4. The statutory limit for County debt is $7,029,699,664 (10% of State Equalized Value). As
of May 28, 2005, the total pledged debt is $325,492,351 or approximately .46% of the
S.E.V.
5. The Public Corporations participating in the Rewold Drain project includes the City of
Rochester Hills, Oakland County for drainage of county highways and the State of
Michigan for drainage of state highways.
6. The estimated project cost is $3,340,000 with $3,233,454 or 96.81% apportioned to the
City of Rochester Hills, $46,760 or 1.40% apportioned to the State of Michigan and
$59,786 or 1.79% apportioned to Oakland County.
7. The project cost to the City of Rochester Hills will be part of a bond sale to be paid for
through a Special Assessment Roll for the Rewold Drain.
8. The State of Michigan and Oakland County will pay their cost up front to opt out of the
bond sale and avoid annual bond interest payments.
9. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005 Non-Departmental Current Drain
Assessment account to cover Oakland County’s apportionment cost of the project.
10. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 264.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05116
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
FOR THE NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #98308,
recognized that the County's current 800MHz radio system needed to be upgraded and expanded to
encompass all public safety agencies and to create interoperatibility between public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous
Resolution #99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone operational charge
to pay for a new County-wide radio system that will have the ability to encompass all public safety
agencies and create interoperability between public safety agencies; and
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WHEREAS to properly implement and operate the new County-wide radio system, the County will need to
build towers, lease land, and/or lease space on towers at sites throughout the County; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of Facilities Management and Information
Technology that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and
conditions of the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS under the terms and conditions of the attached Construction License and Lease Agreement,
the County will construct the tower and related equipment at 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan.
Upon completion of construction of the tower the County will sell the tower and related equipment to the
Township for one ($1) dollar, and the Township will lease the County space on the tower for one ($1)
dollar per year; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Corporation Counsel
have reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached construction license and
lease agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached construction license and lease agreement for radio tower construction and
lease purposes between the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of Orion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs it’s
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached construction license and lease agreement and all other
related documents between the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of Orion, 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 Construction License and Lease Agreement, Exhibit A, and Permit Drawings on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05116)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
FOR THE NEW COUNTYWIDE RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Board of Commissioners, pursuant to MCL 484.1401 and Miscellaneous
Resolution #99279, authorized the levy of a four (4%) percent emergency telephone
operational charge to pay for a new County-wide radio system, including construction of
towers, lease of land, and/or lease of space on towers at sites throughout the County.
2. The resolution approves and authorizes a construction license and lease agreement for
radio tower construction and lease purposes between the County of Oakland and the
Charter Township of Orion.
3. Under terms of the construction license and lease agreement, the County will construct a
radio tower, equipment shelter and install a generator at County expense on land
provided by the Township at 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan.
4. The County will sell the tower and related equipment to Orion Township for one ($1) upon
completion and Orion Township will lease the County space on the tower for one ($1) per
year.
5. Operation and maintenance of the tower, equipment shelter and generator will be the
responsibility of the Township.
6. The initial term of the lease is 15 years with three renewable five-year terms.
7. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 264.)
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*REPORT (MISC. #05117)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON 2004-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #05117 on June 22, 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 #05117
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON 2004-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Lyon Township to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Lyon has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to
provide law enforcement services for the Township (Miscellaneous Resolution #03351); and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Lyon will expire
on December 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS paragraph 24 of the 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Lyon allows for an amendment to this agreement; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Lyon is requesting the deletion of one (1) Patrol Investigator; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to delete one (1) Patrol Investigator for the Charter Township of Lyon
under the terms of this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
deletion of one (1) Patrol Investigator in accordance with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-
2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Lyon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position (#43623-07137) be deleted effective
July 1, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle with mobile and prep radio be deleted from
the county fleet effective July 1, 2005.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A, as amended 7/1/05, A1, as amended 7/1/05, and Oakland County Sheriff’s
Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Charter Township of Lyon
Amendment #1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05117)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON 2004-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Charter Township of Lyon has requested an amendment to the contract between the
Charter Township of Lyon and the Oakland County Sheriff for law enforcement services
beginning July 1, 2005.
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2. This amendment deletes one (1) Deputy II position in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol
Services Division, of the Sheriff’s Office.
3. The amendment deletes one (1) unmarked vehicle (with mobile and prep radio) from the
county fleet.
4. Operating revenues and expenses are reduced $25,631 for Fiscal Year 2005, $101,747
for Fiscal Year 2006 and $105,455 for Fiscal Year 2007.
5. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2005 budget is recommended below. The
County Executive Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007 Recommended budget
includes the reduction in revenues and expenses.
GENERAL FUND FY 2005
Revenue
43-101-013601-30000-0985 Sheriff Special Deputies ($25,630)
Expenditures
43-101-023601-31150-2001 Salary ($14,967)
43-101-023601-31150-2074 Fringe Benefits ($ 7,357)
43-101-023601-30000-6660 Radio Communications ($ 139)
43-101-023601-30000-6661 Motor Pool ($ 1,584)
43-101-023901-40000-4044 Deputy Supplies ($ 85)
43-101-023201-10000-3784 Uniform Replacement ($ 119)
43-101-023301-20000-6636 Info Tech Oper. ($ 45)
43-101-023601-30000-6677 Liability Ins. ($ 221)
43-101-023601-30000-6024 CLEMIS ($ 37)
43-101-435210-41000-2002 Dispatch Overtime ($ 1,076)
($25,630)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 264.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05118
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 48TH DISTRICT
COURT – BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR 2006/2007/2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Township has requested that the Sheriff provide security
to the Court with PTNE Court Deputies and the Board of Commissioners has authorized other District
Courts the opportunity to contract for security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the contract for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the ability
to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff;
and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #03165 authorized a contract for Court Security for the Bloomfield
Township District Court through September 30, 2005; and
WHEREAS this contract has been approved through the County Executive review process; and
WHEREAS the approval of the contract to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached contract and Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached contract for Court Security with the 48th District Court-
Bloomfield Township for the Fiscal Years 2006/2007/2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the three (3) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy II positions be continued
and be reviewed in the budget process.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract to Provide Security for the 48th District Court – Bloomfield Township, and Schedule A
Sheriff’s Office Cost for 48th District Court on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 30, 2005
260
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05118)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 48TH DISTRICT
COURT - BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR 2006/2007/2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The 48th District Court requested that the Sheriff provide security to the court with PTNE
Court Deputies (Pos. #09007, 09008 and 09899).
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #03165 authorized a contract for court security for the
Bloomfield Township District Court through September 30, 2005. The court is requesting
to continue the contract for Fiscal Years 2006/2007/2008.
3. The operating revenue and expenses generated by the contract total $74,582 in Fiscal
Year 2006, $76,830 in Fiscal Year 2007 and $79,149 in Fiscal Year 2008.
4. No budget amendment is necessary for Fiscal Year 2005.
5. The County Executive’s Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007 Recommended Budget
includes revenues and expenditures related to this contract.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 264.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05119
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 47TH DISTRICT
COURT – FARMINGTON FOR 2006/2007/2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 47th District Court in Farmington has requested that the Sheriff provide security to the
Court with PTNE Court Deputies, and the Board of Commissioners has authorized other District Courts
the opportunity to contract for security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the contract for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the ability
to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff;
and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02127 authorized a contract for Court Security for the Farmington
District Court through September 30, 2005; and
WHEREAS this contract has been approved through the County Executive review process; and
WHEREAS the approval of the contract to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached contract and Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached contract for Court Security with the 47th District Court-
Farmington for the Fiscal Years 2006/2007/2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the three (3) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy II positions be continued
and be reviewed in the budget process.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract to Provide Security for the 47th District Court – Farmington, and Schedule A Sheriff’s
Office Cost for 47th District Court – Farmington on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 30, 2005
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05119)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 47TH DISTRICT
COURT - FARMINGTON FOR 2006/2007/2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The 47th District Court requested that the Sheriff provide security to the court with PTNE
Court Deputies (Pos. #09992, 09993 and 09994).
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #02127 authorized a contract for court security for the
Farmington District Court through September 30, 2005. The court is requesting to
continue the contract for Fiscal Years 2006/2007/2008.
3. The operating revenue and expenses generated by the contract total $74,582 in Fiscal
Year 2006, $76,830 in Fiscal Year 2007 and $79,149 in Fiscal Year 2008.
4. No budget amendment is necessary for Fiscal Year 2005.
5. The County Executive’s Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007 Recommended Budget
includes revenues and expenditures related to this contract.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 264.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05120
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 43RD DISTRICT
COURT – MADISON HEIGHTS FOR 2006/2007/2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 43rd District Court in Madison Heights requested that the Sheriff provide security to the
Court with PTNE Court Deputies, and the Board of Commissioners has authorized other District Courts
the opportunity to contract for security; and
WHEREAS the Court is requesting to continue the contract for PTNE Court Deputies to provide the ability
to quickly respond to and control situations, minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff;
and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #02126 authorized a contract for Court Security for the Madison
Heights District Court through September 30, 2005; and
WHEREAS this contract has been approved through the County Executive review process; and
WHEREAS the approval of the contract to reimburse the County for this service will be necessary (see
attached contract and Schedule A).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached contract for Court Security with the 43rd District
Court-Madison Heights for the Fiscal Years 2006/2007/2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the two (2) PTNE 1,000 hrs/yr Court Deputy II positions be continued
and be reviewed in the budget process.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract to Provide Security for the 43rd District Court – Madison Heights, and Schedule A
Sheriff’s Office Cost for the 43rd District Court – Madison Heights on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 30, 2005
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05120)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 43RD DISTRICT
COURT - MADISON HEIGHTS FOR 2006/2007/2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The 43rd District Court requested that the Sheriff provide security to the court with PTNE
Court Deputies (Pos. #09823 and 09824).
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #02126 authorized a contract for court security for the Madison
Heights District Court through September 30, 2005. The court is requesting to continue
the contract for Fiscal Years 2006/2007/2008.
3. The operating revenue and expenses generated by the contract total $49,965 for Fiscal
Year 2006, $51,471 for Fiscal Year 2007, and $53,024 for Fiscal Year 2008.
4. No budget amendment is necessary for Fiscal Year 2005.
5. The County Executive’s Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007 Recommended Budget
includes revenues and expenditures related to this contract.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 264.)
*REPORT (MISC. #05129)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the above mentioned Resolution on June 22, 2005, reports to
the Chair 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 #05129
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan offers funding to local communities under PA 511; and
WHEREAS this funding is targeted to divert non-violent offenders from prison into local jail or sentencing
alternatives; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has been receiving Community Corrections funds since 1994; and
WHEREAS the application has been completed and is requesting funding in the amount of $3,804,909 for
plans and services and probation residential services; and
WHEREAS the grant application seeks full time funding for positions 7424, 7425, 7426, 7427, 7428,
7429, 7430, 7431, 7432, 7433, 7434, 9003, 9243, 9247, 9291, 9295, 9648, 9649; .5 of full time positions
7834 and 9396; and PTNE positions 9292 and 9001 within the Community Corrections Division; and
WHEREAS the grant application seeks full time funding for positions 7419, 7420, 7418, 7421 and PTNE
funding for positions 7417 and 9397 within the Sheriff’s Department; and
WHEREAS the grant application is requesting funding to create (3) three PTNE positions within the
Community Corrections Division; and
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WHEREAS during Fiscal Year 2004/2005 funding for the Sheriff’s work crew program was discontinued
by the State Office of Community Corrections due to low participant numbers, positions 7422 and 7423
will not be funded by this grant; and
WHEREAS any programs created through these funds become part of the County’s Comprehensive
Community Corrections Plan; and
WHEREAS PA 511 of 1988 requires that the “County Board or Boards of Commissioners of the County
shall approve the proposed comprehensive plan prepared by their advisory board.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the application to request $3,804,909 from the State Office of
Community Corrections for the purpose of continuing programs contained within the Office of Community
Corrections Fiscal Year 2006 grant application for offenders who meet PA 511 eligibility is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the proposed
comprehensive plan prepared by the Community Corrections Advisory Board.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review (Revised) – Community Corrections Division, Community Corrections
Comprehensive Plan and Application Fiscal Year 2006 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05129)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
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. This is the 12th year of the grant application with Michigan Department of Corrections,
Office of Community Corrections.
2. The grant period is October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.
3. The application requests funding in the amount of $3,804,909 which is 99.99% of the
current award. Funding sources are as follows: State Funds $3,804,909 and no required
County Match as detailed in the attached Schedule A. Grant expenditures above the
grant application amount are estimated at $198,177 and have been included in the Fiscal
Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007 County Executive Recommended Budget process in the
Non-Departmental Grant Match line item budget.
4. Application seeks full time funding for eighteen (18) positions (7424, 7425, 7426, 7427,
7428, 7429, 7430, 7431, 7432, 7433, 7434, 9003, 9242, 7247, 9291, 9295, 9648, 9649);
.5 of full time for two (2) positions (7834 and 9396); and PTNE for two (2) positions (9292
and 9001) within the Community Corrections Division.
5. The application also seeks full time funding for four (4) positions (7419,7420,7418,7421)
and PTNE funding for two (2) positions (7417 and 9397) within the Sheriff's Office.
6. The application requests funding to create three (3) PTNE positions within the
Community Corrections Division.
7. Fiscal Year 2004/2005 funding for the Sheriff's work crew program was discontinued by
the State Office of Community Corrections due to low participant numbers and
accordingly, positions 7422 and 7423 in the Sheriff's Office will not be funded by this
grant application.
8. No budget amendment is required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Vote on Resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long,
Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Woodward, 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).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05130
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AMENDMENTS TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RULES AS ADOPTED ON JANUARY 6, 2005
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' session is from the first board meeting of an
odd-numbered year until the last board meeting of the following even-numbered year; and
WHEREAS the Rules of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners were adopted on January 6, 2005;
and
WHEREAS the Rules require appointment of committee membership on an annual basis at the first
meeting of each year; and
WHEREAS an amendment to Rule VIII is proposed to allow for adoption of committee assignments in
December of the odd-numbered year, thereby eliminating the need for a January organizational meeting
of the Board of Commissioners in the even-numbered year; and
WHEREAS this amendment will allow the Board of Commissioners' standing committees to begin their
work immediately; and
WHEREAS additional amendments to Section XIII of the Rules are recommended to clearly define the
Board of Commissioners' Term and Disposition of Business at Year End and to identify the statutory
requirement for an Annual Meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes amendments to the
Rules for Oakland County Board of Commissioners, adopted on January 6, 2005, as follows:
VIII. APPOINTMENTS OF COMMITTEES
A. In odd-numbered years, at the first meeting of the year, t The General
Government Committee shall be appointed by the Board Chairperson and
confirmed by the Board at the first meeting of the year and shall be composed of
six (6) members of the majority party and four (4) members of the minority party.
B. Membership of all Standing Committees shall be recommended by the General
Government Committee subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners.
The General Government Committee shall make recommendations for
membership on all standing committees at its last meeting of the year in odd-
numbered years. The Board of Commissioners shall confirm the appointments,
which shall be effective for the succeeding year, at the Board’s last meeting in
odd-numbered years.
XIII. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING PROCEDURES
J. Annual Meeting TERM AND DISPOSITION OF BUSINESS AT YEAR END
The Board of Commissioners shall meet in annual session during its term. Any
business or resolution pending at final adjournment of a
regular session held in odd numbered years shall carry over the same status to
the next regular session.
The Board of Commissioners' session is from the first board meeting of an odd-
numbered year until the last board meeting of the following even-numbered year.
Any business before the board that is unfinished after the last board meeting held
in an odd-numbered year shall be carried over to the next calendar year. Any
business that is unfinished at the last board meeting held in an even-numbered
year shall not be carried over to the next calendar year.
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K. Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Board of Commissioners shall be held each year after
September 14, but before October 16.
Sections XIII. K., L. and M. will become Sections XIII. L. M. and N.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Hatchett 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.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZEN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancies and expiring appointments on the
Friend of the Court Citizen Advisory Committee, recommends the following appointments:
FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Three-year term ending 6/30/08)
Dave Taylor, Custodial Parent Representative
Fred Lebowitz, General Public Member
FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Three-year term ending 6/30/07)
Janet Plzak, General Public Member
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Applications for Appointment to the Oakland County Friend of the Court – Citizens Advisory
Committee on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the appointments of Dave Taylor and Fred Lebowitz to the
Friend of the Court Citizen Advisory Committee, for a Three Year Term ending June 30, 2008, be
confirmed.
Moved by Patterson supported by Palmer the appointment of Janet Plzak to the Friend of the Court
Citizen Advisory Committee, for the remainder of a Three Year Term ending June 30, 2007, be
confirmed.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. asked if there were any other nominations. There were none.
Vote on appointments:
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash,
Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coulter,
Crawford. (22)
NAYS: Gregory, Hatchett. (2)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the appointments of Dave Taylor and Fred Lebowitz to the
Friend of the Court Citizen Advisory Committee for a Three Year Term ending June 30, 2008, and Janet
Plzak for the remainder of a Three Year Term ending June 30, 2007, were confirmed.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. introduced Dave Taylor who was in attendance.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05131
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE DRAIN EQUIPMENT
AND STORAGE BUILDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner is currently experiencing space constraints at nearly
all levels; and
WHEREAS this problem is most pronounced in the Sewer/Drain Maintenance department, which has
experienced staff and equipment growth; and
WHEREAS a phased project has been developed to alleviate the overcrowding problem, including
construction of a Drain Equipment and Vehicle Storage Building (Phase I), which would enable relocation
of equipment and vehicles from the garage area of the Public Works Building and subsequent renovation
of the garage area to accommodate office space (Phase II); and
WHEREAS Phase I consists of construction of a 13,500 square foot single story pre-engineered storage
building, located on Public Works Building property; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost to construct the storage building is $678,535, including construction costs
by Ideal Contracting of $572,850, removal and relocation of storm drain by OCDC of $15,000, removal
and relocation of water service by OCDC of $10,000, soil borings and material testing by independent
contractor of $14,000, miscellaneous assistance by OCDC of $5,000, and design and construction
contingency of $61,685; and
WHEREAS funding for the Drain Equipment and Vehicle Storage Building Project (Phase I) is available
from Drain Commissioner Department Special Revenues.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Sewer/Drain
Maintenance Expansion (Phase I) – Drain Equipment and Vehicle Storage Building Project.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05131)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH THE DRAIN EQUIPMENT
AND STORAGE BUILDING
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. To alleviate space constraints at the Public Works Building, the Oakland County Drain
Commissioner is requesting authorization from the Board of Commissioners to proceed
with a Sewer/Drain Maintenance Expansion (Phase I) project to construct an equipment
and vehicle storage building.
2. This new 13,500 square foot single story building will be located on the current Public
Works property.
3. The estimated cost to construct the building is $678,535, which will be funded from a
combination of transfers from sewage disposal system reserves ($485,290) and a fifteen
(15) year loan from the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF) for portion of capital
costs that applies to the Lake Level Funds, Chapter 20/21 Drain Funds, Chapter 4
Drains, and Chapter 18 Drain Funds ($193,245).
4. Repayment of the DTRF loan will come from the Drain Equipment Fund via an allocation
to the Lake Level and Chapter 20/21 Drain funds. The repayment of principal and
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interest applicable to Chapter 4 and 18 Drain funds will be funded from the Drain General
Fund annual Transfer Out budget that is used for Chapter 4 Drains that do not have
established assessment rolls.
5. The equipment and storage building will be reported as an asset in the Drain Equipment
Fund and depreciated over 30 years.
6. Estimated on-going annual operating costs are $30,000 and include $22,618 for
depreciation and $7,382 for general operating.
7. The operating costs will be allocated to the benefiting systems. The chapter 4 and 18
drains that cannot be directly charged for their portion of the operating costs will be
funded from the existing Drain General Fund Transfer Out budget that is used for chapter
4 drains that do not have assessment rolls.
8. Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007 operating costs will be processed as an
amendment during the Fiscal Year 2006/Fiscal Year 2007 budget process.
9. The following budget amendment is recommended for Fiscal Year 2005:
WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND (701) FY 2005
Revenue
61-327318-23900-1582 Prior Year Balance $248,904
Expense
61-327318-98639-8001 Transfers Out $248,904
CLINTON OAKLAND S.D.S (586)
Revenue
61-327313-21100-1582 Prior Year Balance $122,825
Expense
61-327313-98639-8001 Transfer Out $122,825
EVERGREEN FARMINGTON S.D.S. (584) FY 2005
Revenue
61-331820-21100-1582 Prior Year Balance $111,809
Expense
61-331820-98639-8001 Transfer Out $111,809
SOUTHEASTERN (GWK) S.D.S. (585)
Revenue
61-327743-21100-1582 Prior Year Balance $ 1,217
Expense
61-327743-98639-8001 Transfer Out $ 1,217
HURON ROUGE S.D.S. (587)
Revenue
61-327314-21100-1582 Prior Year Balance $ 535
Expense
61-327314-98639-8001 Transfer Out $ 535
DRAIN EQUIPMENT FUND (639)
Revenue Project/Detail 811899/99
61-327317-98701-1701 Transfer In $248,904
61-327317-98586-1701 Transfer In 122,825
61-327317-98584-1701 Transfer In 111,809
61-327317-98585-1701 Transfer In 1,217
61-327317-98586-1701 Transfer In 535
Total $485,290
Expense
61-227317-10899-3965 Interest Exp. $ 2,416
Change in Fund Equity $482,874
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Palmer supported by Nash the resolution be adopted.
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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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05132
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S AND PROSECUTOR'S OFFICES – FISCAL YEAR 2005 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Justice under the federal Fiscal Year 2005 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) has awarded Oakland County, along with the cities of Southfield and
Pontiac, grant funding in the amount of $307,854 which needs to be expended by September 30, 2008;
and
WHEREAS Oakland County's share of this award is $55,876, and requires no local matching funds; and
WHEREAS under an Intergovernmental Agreement with the cities of Southfield and Pontiac, authorized
by Miscellaneous Resolution #05058, Oakland County will act as the fiduciary and lead agency for the
entire award; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's projects under this award include the procurement of laptop computers with
appropriate software for the Prosecutor's Office, and cell extraction team gear for the Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review and
the Board of Commissioners' Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
award in the amount of $307,854 from the U.S. Department of Justice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
approve any grant extensions or changes within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, and to
authorize grant funding drawdown consistent with the original agreement as approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Multi Agency (Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the
cities of Southfield and Pontiac), memo from Greg Givens in regards to Grant Review – Multi Agency,
Letter from Domingo S. Herraiz, Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Letter from Michael L. Alston,
Acting Director, Office for Civil Rights, Memo from Steve Antkowiak, NEPA Coordinator, and
Intergovernmental Agreement between and among the County of Oakland, the City of Southfield and the
City of Pontiac on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05132)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S AND PROSECUTOR’S OFFICES - FISCAL YEAR 2005 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE 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 United States Department of Justice has awarded Oakland County, the City of
Southfield and the City of Pontiac grant funding in the amount of $307,854.
2. Oakland County’s share of the award is $55,876. The Prosecutor’s Office is allocated
$28,409 for the purchase of Laptop Computers and the Sheriff’s Office is allocated
$27,467 for the purchase of Cell Extraction Equipment.
3. The equipment will be purchased by Oakland County and ownership will be transferred to
the City of Pontiac and the City of Southfield.
4. No County match or positions are required.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 30, 2005
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5. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2005 budget is recommended as follows:
Revenue FY 2005
43-270-520062-22000-0113 Grants-Federal $279,445
41-270-520061-41700-0113 Grants-Federal $ 28,409
$307,854
Expenditures
43-270-420062-22000-4101 Exp. Equipment $ 27,467
43-270-420063-22000-4101 Exp. Equipment $151,803
43-270-420064-22000-4101 Exp. Equipment $100,175
41-270-420061-41700-4101 Exp. Equipment $ 28,409
$307,854
$ -0-
Moved by Potter supported by Zack the resolution be adopted.
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 was adopted.
As a “point of personal privilege” Commissioner Wilson addressed the Board regarding remembrance of
the Fourth of July Holiday and what the true meaning stands for.
The Board adjourned at 10:02 a.m. to the call of the Chair, or July 13, 2005, at 7:00 p.m.
JAMES H. VANLEUVEN BILL BULLARD, JR.
Deputy Clerk Chairperson