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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
July 28, 2005
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:31 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett,
Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Woodward, Zack. (24)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Wilson. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Tim Melton.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Potter supported by Coleman the minutes of the July 13, 2005, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Kowall supported by Palmer the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended by adding a
presentation by Commissioner Eric Coleman under the Communications section of the agenda.
Moved by Kowall supported by Palmer the agenda be further amended as follows:
ITEMS ON BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
b. Department of Facilities Management – Approval and Acceptance of Purchase Agreement for the
Acquisition of 346.48- Acres, Parcel Nos. 05-34-300-004, 05-34-400-002 and 05-35-301-001 for
Expansion of Addison Oaks County Park.
(Reason for Suspension of Planning and Building Committee, item b: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1 – Direct
referral to the Finance Committee.)
Vote on agenda as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, 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. The agenda, as amended, was approved.
Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Oakland County
Clerk/Register of Deeds Ruth Johnson to Chairperson, Bill Bullard, Jr., formally thanking him for allowing
Julia Ruffin to act as the on-site photographer for the Local Clerk’s Awards Presentation during the June
16, 2005, Board of Commissioners Meeting. The letter also stated that Julia did a very skillful job, and
that although this assignment was perhaps outside the scope of Julia’s normal responsibilities, she did it
enthusiastically.
County Commissioner and National Association of Counties’ Organization’s First Vice President Eric
Coleman presented to the Oakland County Information Technology Department the National Association
of Counties’ Center for Digital Government’s Digital Counties Survey 2005 Sixth Place Award. Dale Kukla
and Jim Taylor, Information and Technology Managers, were present to accept the award.
The following people addressed the Board: Sally Ward and Maurice Geary.
Chairperson Bill Bullard requested Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director of the Board of
Commissioners to assist Sally Ward with her issues addressed in public comment in regards to her
Freedom of Information Act request. Copy of Sally Ward’s request on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Gregory supported by Molnar the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears on page 281.) The resolutions
on the Consent agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05133
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 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND
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 Charter Township of Highland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is authorized to sign this
contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and file the executed contract
with the Charter Township of Highland 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 Charter
Township of Highland (real and personal property services) on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 281.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05134
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL
OF CONTRACTS FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES
WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH LYON AND THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
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 Contracts for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance
Services with the City of South Lyon (for real and personal property) and the Charter Township of
Bloomfield (for 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 City of South Lyon and the Charter Township of Bloomfield as required by law.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Contracts for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the Charter
Township of Bloomfield, and the City of South Lyon (personal property services) on file in County Clerk’s
office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 281.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05135
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B FISCAL YEAR 2006
ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Michigan, the Older Michiganians Act (P.A. 180 of 1981) authorizes the Michigan Office of
Services to the Aging to serve as the State unit on aging and specifies the powers and duties of the
State’s designated area agencies on aging; and
WHEREAS the Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA1-B) is a private nonprofit organization responsible for
planning, coordinating, and funding older adult services in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St.
Clair and Washtenaw Counties; and
WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging 1-B has been supporting services to Oakland County residents
since 1974; and
WHEREAS the Area Agency on Aging 1-B has assessed the needs of older county residents and
developed a plan to provide assistance that addresses identified needs; and
WHEREAS the proposed plan has been submitted for review by the public, and has been subjected to a
public hearing; and
WHEREAS the comments at the public hearings on the proposed plan were mostly favorable, and
constructive changes in the plan were made as a result of some comments; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appoints two representatives to the AAA 1-B
Board of Directors, a County Commissioner and a county resident who is at least 60 years of age; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Office of Services requires that county Boards of Commissioners be given the
opportunity to review and approve area agency on aging multi-year area plans and annual
implementation plans; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has already taken action to approve the Area
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Agency on Aging 1-B’s Multi-Year Area Plan for Fiscal Year 2004-2006. The Fiscal Year 2006 Annual
Implementation Plan represents an annual update to the approved three-year Area Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Implementation Plan of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, for the
purpose of conveying such support to the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and the Michigan Office of Services
to the Aging.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk forward a copy of this adopted resolution
and minutes of the Board of Commissioners' meeting where such action was taken to the Area Agency on
Aging 1-B.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Area Agency on Aging 1-B Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Implementation Plan for services to older
adults in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw counties on file in County
Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 281.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05136
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – ROUND VI – OAKLAND COUNTY UPPER ROUGE RIVER
STREAM BANK EROSION INVENTORY PROJECT: $18,150 GRANT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE
AND AGREEMENT APPROVAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner proposes to implement the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System General Wastewater Discharge Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Separate Storm Water
Drainage Systems issued by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the County of Wayne through the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project
has offered technical assistance and Federal grants to government entities for addressing and improving
the water quality and recreational use of the Rouge River; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the grant is to provide the County and local units of government within the
Upper Rouge River Sub-watershed a comprehensive assessment of stream bank erosion and alternative
stabilization approaches; and
WHEREAS illicit discharge elimination, public education, stream bank stabilization and sub-watershed
management planning are examples of the types of activities included in the Storm Water General Permit
which will assist in restoring the water quality of the Rouge River and other river systems within Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Drain Commissioner has applied for and was awarded $18,150 of Federal
grant reimbursement from the County of Wayne; and
WHEREAS the total project cost is $36,300 of which $18,150 is Oakland County matching funds; and
WHEREAS the required County match will be charged to maintenance funds from the respective County
drains and also reimbursed by participating local municipalities; and
WHEREAS no additional County personnel are required, and all grant funds will go towards the Round VI
– Oakland County Upper Rouge River Stream Bank Erosion Inventory Project; and
WHEREAS the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) has established grant
conditions and regulations that require the County to act as the responsible party with respect to the
grant, including those provisions described within 40 C.F.R. Part 31; and
WHEREAS the USEPA will supervise the grant and grant conditions in order that the grant be used in
accordance with the requirements of the law; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this reimbursement grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved through the County Executive’s Contract Review
Process.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
application and accepts reimbursement in the amount of $18,150 for the Round VI – Oakland County
Upper Rouge River Stream Bank Erosion Inventory Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Drain Commissioner and the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners are authorized to sign the grant agreement and to approve grant modification and
extensions, within fifteen (15) percent of the original award, consistent with the grant agreement
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Interlocal Agreements be entered into between the Drain
Commissioner and the local communities prior to any work being done.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Drain Commissioner Memorandum re: Round VI – Oakland County Upper
Rouge River Stream Bank Erosion Inventory Project: $18,150 Grant Application Acceptance and
Agreement Approval, Grant Review – Drain Commissioner’s Office, Rouge River National Wet Weather
Demonstration Project Rouge River General Permit Projects Grant Agreement between the County of
Wayne and the County of Oakland, and Attachment A Oakland County Upper Rouge River Stream Bank
erosion Inventory Project on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05136)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – ROUND VI – OAKLAND COUNTY UPPER ROUGE RIVER STREAM
BANK EROSION INVENTORY PROJECT: $18,150 GRANT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE AND
AGREEMENT APPROVAL
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. Wayne County through the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project
has offered technical assistance and Federal grants to government entities for
addressing and improving the Rouge River.
2. The purpose of this grant is to enable the county and local units of government within the
Upper Rouge River to assess the existing stream bank erosion status and evaluate
alternative stabilization approaches.
3. Oakland County Drain Commissioner has applied for and awarded $18,150 of Federal
grant reimbursement from the County of Wayne.
4. The total project cost of $36,300 of which $18,150 is Oakland County matching funds.
5. Oakland County match will be charged to the respective drain maintenance funds and will
be partially reimbursed by local municipalities.
6. There will be no additional County personnel required and all grant funds will go towards
the Upper Rouge River Stream Bank Erosion Inventory Project.
7. No General Funds are being requested.
8. No budget amendments are required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 281.)
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05137
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISTION OF 346.48 ACRES, PARCEL NOS. 05-34-300-004,
05-34-400-002 and 05-35-301-001 FOR EXPANSION OF ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of the Addison Oaks County Park (794-ac.) located in
Addison Township, Michigan; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the authorization of the Oakland County Planning and Building Committee the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Department of Facilities Management with the
assistance of Oakland County Corporation Counsel have negotiated the terms and conditions of the
attached Purchase Agreement with William J. Sullivan, Catherine Sullivan, Margaret E. Lope, John E.
Sullivan, Judith A. Sullivan and Martha N. McGinnity, owners of 346.48-acres of land located opposite
Addison Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS said Purchase Agreement was recommended for approval by the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission for park expansion purposes; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has budgeted sufficient funds to
complete the purchase of said property; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Purchase Agreement the County shall pay
William J. Sullivan, Catherine Sullivan, Margaret E. Lope, John E. Sullivan, Judith A. Sullivan and Martha
N. McGinnity the sum of $3,430,000 via a cash sale for the purchase of parcel Nos. 05-34-300-004, 05-
34-400-002 and 05-35-301-001 subject to the County performing its required due diligence investigation
of the subject property; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Purchase Agreement and recommend its
approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and accepts the terms and conditions of the attached Purchase Agreement between the County of Oakland
as purchaser and William J. Sullivan, Catherine Sullivan, Margaret E. Lope, John E. Sullivan, Judith A.
Sullivan and Martha N. McGinnity of Royal Oak, Michigan, sellers for a cash sale purchase of parcel nos.
05-34-300-004, 05-34-400-002 and 05-35-301-001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Purchase Agreement and all other related documents
between the County of Oakland and William J. Sullivan, Catherine Sullivan, Margaret E. Lope, John E.
Sullivan, Judith A. Sullivan and Martha N. McGinnity, 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 Oakland County Department of Facilities Management 7/12/05 Approval and Acceptance of
Purchase Agreement 346.48-ac. Parcel Nos. 05-34-300-004, 05-34-400-002 and 05-35-301-001 Addison
Oaks County Park on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC #05137)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISTION OF 346.48 ACRES, PARCEL NOS. 05-34-300-004,
05-34-400-002 AND 05-35-301-001 FOR EXPANSION OF ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK.
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) approved the Purchase
Agreement for the expansion of Addison Oaks County Park.
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2. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has budgeted a total amount of
$3,436,400 for the purchase of 346.48- acres of land for $3,430,000 and estimated costs
of $2,000 for Phase I Environmental Assessment, $4,000 for Phase II Environmental
Assessment and $400 for closing costs.
3. Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or prepared all the
necessary documents related to the Purchase Agreement and recommend its approval.
4. No General Fund appropriation is required. Funding is available within the Parks and
Recreation Fund.
5. No budget amendment is necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 281.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05138
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS –
PERFORMANCE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County Emergency Response and Preparedness
grant funding in the amount of $48,974 for the period of October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2005;
and
WHEREAS Emergency Management was notified of available grant funding via a letter dated
May 26, 2005, as attached; and
WHEREAS this is the 33rd year of grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the program is to encourage the development of comprehensive disaster
preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by the State and local
governments; and
WHEREAS the grant represents a reimbursement for a portion of salary and fringe benefits for position
#09864 and is a pass-through of Federal funds for which no County match is required; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review
Process and the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant
funding from the State of Michigan in the amount of $48,974 for Fiscal Year 2005.
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.
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
Copy of Grant Review – Emergency Response and Preparedness, and Executive Summary Oakland
County Emergency Response and Preparedness Performance Grant Agreement 2005 on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05138)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS - PERFORMANCE
GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 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
resolutions and finds:
1. Oakland County Emergency Response and Preparedness has been awarded grant funding
by the State of Michigan in the amount of $48,974 for the development of comprehensive
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disaster preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by
the State and local governments.
2. This is the 33rd year of grant acceptance for this program.
3. The Fiscal Year 2005 total EMPG award funds approximately 38.27% of the Emergency
Management Program Administrator's salary and fringe benefits (position #09864).
4. In addition, the funds may be utilized for the reimbursement of other associated
management and administrative costs (as approved in the agreement), up to 2.5% of the
awarded funds.
5. No County General Fund/General Purpose dollars are required for match.
6. Revenue from this agreement is included in the Fiscal Year 2005 Adopted Budget as
General-Purpose revenue.
7. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 281.)
*REPORT (MISC. #05139)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/HEALTH
DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2005 JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT FOR INMATES WITH CO-
OCCURRING DISORDERS GRANT AMENDMENT #1
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution on July 11, 2005,
reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #05139)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/HEALTH
DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2005 JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT FOR INMATES WITH CO-
OCCURRING DISORDERS GRANT AMENDMENT #1
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the above mentioned resolution on July 13, 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 #05139
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/HEALTH
DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2005 JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT FOR INMATES WITH CO-
OCCURRING DISORDERS GRANT AMENDMENT #1
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County was awarded by Miscellaneous Resolution #04329 the Fiscal Year 2005 Jail
Alliance with Support for Inmates with Co-occurring Disorders Grant (JAWS)in the amount of $291,910,
with a County match of $72,978, for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005; and
WHEREAS this grant currently provides funding for one (1) Inmate Caseworker and one (1) PTNE Inmate
Substance Abuse Technician position located in the Sheriff’s Office/Corrective Services Division/Inmate
Program Services Unit, and one (1) Substance Abuse Program Analyst position located in the Health and
Human Services Department/Health Division/Substance Abuse Unit; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health has authorized an amendment to the initial
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budget by utilizing the psychiatric contractual services allocation ($98,000) to support the program with
additional positions; and
WHEREAS the amendment to the grant provides funding for one (1) PTNE Inmate Caseworker position
located in the Sheriff’s Office/Corrective Services Division/Inmate Program Services Unit, and one (1)
Substance Abuse Program Analyst position located in the Health and Human Services
Department/Health Division/Substance Abuse Unit; and
WHEREAS the amendment to this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the continuation of the program and positions are contingent upon future levels of grant
program funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts
amendment #1 to the Fiscal Year 2005 Jail Alliance with Support for Inmates with Co-occurring Disorders
Grant which allows for the utilization of the existing psychiatric contractual services allocation ($98,000) to
support the program with additional positions and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of
Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Special Revenue 1,000 hr./yr. Part-time non-eligible Inmate
Caseworker position be created in the Sheriff’s Office/Corrective Services Division/Inmate Program
Services Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Special Revenue full-time eligible Substance Abuse Program
Analyst position be created in the Health and Human Services Department/Health Division/Substance
Abuse Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no positions be filled nor expenditures authorized until a grant
agreement is fully executed with the County’s obligation limited to the grant funding period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the positions associated with this grant is contingent
upon continuation of State funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the forgoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Sheriff’s Offices, Grant Review Form, Original Program Budget Summary Byrne
Memorial Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fiscal Year 2004/2005, Attachment 3,
Amended Budget, and Program Budget Cost Detail on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05139)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/HEALTH
DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2005 JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT FOR INMATES WITH CO-
OCCURRING DISORDERS GRANT AMENDMENT #1
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 accepted by Miscellaneous Resolution #04329 a grant from the
Michigan Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control Policy, in the amount
of $291,910 of which $72,978 is the required county match.
2. The grant provides funding for one (1) Inmate Caseworker and one (1) PTNE Inmate
Substance Abuse Technician position located in the Corrective Services Division and one
(1) Substance Abuse Program Analyst position in the Health Division.
3. The Michigan Department of Community Health has authorized an amendment to the
original budget, which allocates $98,000 from the Professional Services line item to the
Salary and Fringe Benefits line items to support additional positions.
4. The amendment provides funding for one (1) PTNE Inmate Caseworker in the Corrective
Services Division and one (1) Substance Abuse Program Analyst located in the Health
Division. The total annual cost for these positions is $99,776. The total cost for the
balance of Fiscal Year 2005 is $14,743.
5. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2005 Special Revenue Budget is recommended
as follows:
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EXPENDITURES FY 2005
43-272-229301-21400-3348 Prof. Services ($ 14,743)
43-272-229301-21400-2001 Salaries 5,699
43-272-229301-21400-2074 Fringe Benefits 524
16-272-229311-72000-2001 Salaries 5,699
16-272-229311-72000-2074 Fringe Benefits 2,821
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall,
Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with
accompanying reports being accepted.)
REPORT (MISC. #05122)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR EXPANDING THE WINDOW OF
OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #05122 on
July 11, 2005, reports with a recommendation that the 6th “WHEREAS” be amended, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges all
Community Mental Health Directors and Board leadership to share this resolution with other
stakeholders in their local communities, such as collaborative bodies, and encourage the
endorsement of this resolution or another like it which promotes values, priorities and existing
public funding for such programs and services for Michigan children with serious emotional
disturbances and developmental disabilities and their families described herein.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05122
BY: Commissioners Eric Wilson, District #3, and Greg Jamian, District #16
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR EXPANDING THE WINDOW OF
OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS tax dollars are scarce and should be reserved for important public policy efforts which
demonstrate results; and
WHEREAS state and local planning efforts for children, families or adults, without the inclusion of all
stakeholders, has led to fragmentation and lack of accountability of the systems at the local level leading
to poor outcomes for Michigan's children; and
WHEREAS state government has expressed a desire to manage its resources based on principles of
prioritizing spending and eliminating programs and services that are least valuable to the citizens; and
WHEREAS children and families with high service and resource needs depend upon a myriad of different
public organizations to be successful; and
WHEREAS children with serious emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities in multiple
systems are a vulnerable population that the state has a duty to protect and nurture; and
WHEREAS the developmental period of children is a vital window of opportunity for growth and to build
resiliency which has a lifetime impact; and
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WHEREAS families are the primary source of nurturing, permanency and support for children and need
the support of communities to be successful in raising children with vulnerable/challenging needs to be
productive members of their community; and
WHEREAS the Governor has recognized the need for coordination of state agency resources for children
and has created the Director's Interagency Group and the Children's Action Network; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Mental Health Commission identified the need for many service delivery
improvements to effectively provide improved access and continuity of care for Michigan's children and
youth; and
WHEREAS community-based care has demonstrated itself to be the most cost-effective care alternative;
and
WHEREAS evidence-based practices are emerging for children which demonstrate positive and
predictable outcomes worthy of public investment; and
WHEREAS collaborative service models such as "Wraparound" or "Family to Family", which coordinate
multiple resources on behalf of children and families with multiple needs have demonstrated superior
outcomes; and
WHEREAS collaborative planning to align local services is an efficient and cost-effective tool which
maximizes the value of dollars invested; and
WHEREAS early assessment and intervention are proven to further enhance savings by preventing more
costly services from being utilized; and
WHEREAS comprehensive coordinated assessments in a community setting lead to better care planning
at the systems level and better coordination of services for the individual; and
WHEREAS collaborative systems of care in a community setting are created when planning, training,
implementation, outcomes and accountability are generated jointly by all participating stakeholders with
overt attention to cultural and racial service competency relative to the children and families needing
support.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby agrees
that community-based system of care strategies that have demonstrated their efficacy and resources that
support them should be protected and prioritized within the appropriations process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Executive Office is urged to convene state and local
planning groups in concert with local collaboration to result in the comprehensive action plan for the
coordination and implementation of services to Michigan's children and their families.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends that any
state policy planning activities for community-based systems of care must include all state and local
stakeholders to further enhance the development and maintenance of community systems.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends that any
community-based care policy initiative that requires local planning and utilizes state financial support
should show evidence of the inclusion of all stakeholders.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends that
blended funding models need to be implemented immediately to further promote local collaboration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State of Michigan should continue to identify, disseminate and
support Evidence-Based Practices specific to children with serious emotional disturbances and
developmental disabilities in Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges all Community
Mental Health Directors and Board leadership to share this resolution with other stakeholders in their local
communities, such as collaborative bodies, and encourage the endorsement of this resolution or another
like it which promotes values, priorities and public funding for such programs and services for Michigan
children with serious emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities and their families described
herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk forward a copy of this adopted resolution to
Governor Granholm, the Oakland County delegation to the State Legislature, all state department heads
whose responsibilities include Michigan children, the Executive Director and Chairperson of the Oakland
County Community Mental Health Authority, Oakland County Family Independence Agency Director,
Oakland County Family Court Judges, Oakland County Intermediate School Superintendent, the
Michigan Association of Counties and Oakland County's lobbyists.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC WILSON, GREG JAMIAN, CHARLES
PALMER, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, MICHAEL
ROGERS, THOMAS MIDDLETON, HUGH
CRAWFORD, BILL BULLARD, WILLIAM
PATTERSON, WILLIAM MOLNAR, JEFF
POTTER, ERIC COLEMAN, DAVID
WOODWARD, HELAINE ZACK, DAVID
COULTER, JIM NASH, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, TIM MELTON, GEORGE
SUAREZ, MATTIE HATCHETT, CHUCK MOSS
Moved by Patterson supported by Jamian the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Jamian the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Jamian the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long,
Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #05123)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO THE MICHIGAN SINGLE BUSINESS TAX
(SBT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #05123 on
July 11, 2005, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05123
BY: Commissioner Sue Ann Douglas, District #12, Eric S. Wilson, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO THE MICHIGAN SINGLE BUSINESS TAX
(SBT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is the economic engine of Michigan and has already taken steps to help
attract new businesses and good paying jobs to strengthen our economy; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Single Business Tax (SBT) is the only general tax on business in Michigan; and
WHEREAS the Washington D.C. based Tax Foundation ranked Michigan’s SBT the absolute worst
among U.S. corporate state taxes; and
WHEREAS the SBT, as it exists to day, hinders Oakland County’s ability to most effectively attract the
new businesses and good-paying jobs to locate here; and
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WHEREAS under the current SBT, companies that make no profits still pay a sizable tax; and
WHEREAS manufacturers pay the brunt of the SBT; and
WHEREAS the SBT tax rate is high; and
WHEREAS the SBT today actually penalizes employers for creating jobs and is an impediment to job
growth; and
WHEREAS to revitalize Michigan and further strengthen Oakland County’s economy, we need bold steps
that will boost job creation and business investment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes the
Michigan SBT and recommends its repeal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Governor, all Oakland
County State Legislators, members of the House and Senate Taxation Committees, the Oakland County
Executive, Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists and the Michigan Association of Counties.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, ERIC WILSON, JOHN
SCOTT, CHRISTINE LONG, EILEEN KOWALL,
GREG JAMIAN, THOMAS MIDDLETON,
WILLIAM PATTERSON, WILLIAM MOLNAR,
MIKE ROGERS, CHUCK MOSS, JEFF
POTTER, BILL BULLARD, CHARLES PALMER,
HUGH CRAWFORD
Moved by Douglas supported by Kowall the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Douglas the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Hatchett supported by Coulter to lay the resolution on the table.
Discussion followed.
Roberts Rules does not allow debate on a motion to lay the resolution on the table.
Vote on non-debatable motion to lay the resolution on the table:
AYES: Gershenson Gregory, Hatchett, Melton, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Coleman,
Coulter. (10)
NAYS: Crawford, Douglas, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson,
Potter, Rogers, Scott, Bullard. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted, therefore, the non-debatable motion to lay the resolution on the
table, failed.
Moved by Woodward supported by Zack the resolution be amended to add a BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph after the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners fully
understands that the complete elimination of the Michigan Single Business Tax (SBT) will
result in a loss of $2 billion dollars in General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) monies the
state currently receives, which shared revenue monies our local communities in Oakland
County receive to provide services to our local constituents is paid.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Melton, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Coleman,
Coulter. (10)
NAYS: Douglas, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Crawford. (14)
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A sufficient majority not having voted therefore, the amendment failed.
Moved by Woodward supported by Hatchett the resolution be amended to add a BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in the interim of the proposed Michigan Single Business Tax
(SBT) elimination the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes bold
immediate action is needed to boost our local and state economy; and given the states
tough economic challenges, we support Governor Jennifer Granholm’s jobs proposal to
more equally apply the Michigan Single Business Tax (SBT) on all industry, lift the tax
burden on the major job providers in Michigan (namely manufacturing), provide economic
incentives for research and development and remain a revenue neutral proposal to the
overall state budget.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Melton, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Coleman,
Coulter. (10)
NAYS: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefore, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (15)
NAYS: Gregory, Hatchett, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Coleman, Coulter, Gershenson. (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #05124)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ APPOINTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #05124 on
July 11, 2005, reports with a recommendation that the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph
be amended, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
establishes a policy to, at the discretion of the General Government Committee, provide
standardized job specific questions to each qualified candidate who submits an application for
Board of Commissioners’ appointed positions by the designated deadline.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05124
BY: Commissioner Tim Melton, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' APPOINTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on March 10, 2005, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #05040 - Publication of Oakland County Board of Commissioner Appointments; and
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WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #05040 recognized that in order to ensure that the widest audience
of potential candidates is reached, that efforts needed to be enhanced to maximize the publication of
position openings; and
WHEREAS in an effort to identify the best qualified candidates from the initial pool of respondents, many
Human Resources professionals request qualified applicants to submit responses to questions that are
specific to the position; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners would find it helpful and informative to gain additional
information about each qualified candidate as part of the selection process; and
WHEREAS the initial screening of applicants, based on responses to standardized questions that are
specific to the position, would also offer the opportunity to narrow the field of candidates based upon
desired qualifications for the appointed position; and
WHEREAS the initial screening of applicants, based on responses to standardized job specific questions,
would also be a helpful tool in identifying the top candidates for interviews and/or consideration when a
large number of applications have been received.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
establishes a policy to provide standardized job specific questions to each qualified candidate who
submits an application for Board of Commissioners' appointed positions by the designated deadline.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' General Government
Committee shall be responsible for drafting the standardized job specific questions, forwarding the
questionnaire to the qualified candidates, and establishing the deadline for questionnaire responses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Government Committee shall receive the responses from
the candidates and determine which, if any, candidates will be scheduled for an interview prior to voting
on a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TIM MELTON, ERIC COLEMAN, MATTIE
HATCHETT, GEORGE SUAREZ, VINCENT
GREGORY, DAVID WOODWARD, HELAINE
ZACK, DAVID COULTER, JIM NASH
Moved by Melton supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Crawford the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Crawford the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford,
Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
As a “point of personal privilege”, Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. offered his condolences to Commissioner
Greg Jamian on the loss of his father, Edward S. Jamian, who passed away July 22, 2005.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05140
By: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – FRANKLIN SUBWATERSHED 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 Franklin
Subwatershed Drainage District was established and the cost of the construction, operation and
maintenance of the Franklin Subwatershed ("Drain") was apportioned against the Charter Township of
Bloomfield and the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS there exists a public health necessity to plan, design and construct the Franklin and 14 Mile
Roads Project of the Franklin Subwatershed; and
WHEREAS it is proposed that the cost of the improvements of the Franklin and 14 Mile Roads Project of
the Drain be financed in part by the issuance of bonds; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the Franklin Subwatershed (the "Drainage Board"), by resolution
adopted on June 21, 2005, authorized and provided for the issuance by the Franklin Subwatershed
Drainage District of its Drain Bonds, (Franklin and 14 Mile Roads Project), Series 2005 (the "Bonds"), in
the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,750,000; 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 Charter Township of Bloomfield and the County.
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 Charter Township of Bloomfield or the
County 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
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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.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05141
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT THE MICHIGAN
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL - 2005 SEASON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Renaissance Festival, the operator of a summer theatre facility by the same
name in Groveland Township, has requested the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to supply Patrol Officers
for Law Enforcement Services for the upcoming 2005 season; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Office has agreed to supply such Patrol Officers on an availability overtime
hourly basis, the number of man-hours to be determined by the Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS this contract has been approved by Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland shall be reimbursed for such services by the Michigan Renaissance
Festival at the hourly overtime rates for the 2005 season, as was established by Miscellaneous
Resolution #03265.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
execution of the attached contract consistent with provisions contained therein.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Police Protection Michigan Renaissance Festival, and Attachments A, B, C, and D
on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05142
BY: David Coulter, District #25
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FERNDALE –
FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via Miscellaneous Resolution #05061 approved
the extension of the West Nile Virus Fund for Fiscal Year 2005; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Ferndale has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 authorized amount of funding for the City of Ferndale is $7,473.75 from
the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Ferndale for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Ferndale as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Fiscal Year 2005 appropriation in the amount
of $7,473.75 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
Ferndale for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
DAVID COULTER
Copy of letter from George J. Miller, M.A., Manager/Health Officer of Oakland County Health Division,
West Nile Virus Reimbursement Request, Exhibit A – City of Ferndale Mosquito Abatement Program, City
of Ferndale Resolution, and Exhibit C – City of Ferndale Department of Public Works Billing
Memorandum on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05143
BY: George W. Suarez, District #24
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF MADISON
HEIGHTS – FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via Miscellaneous Resolution #05061 approved
the extension of the West Nile Virus Fund for Fiscal Year 2005; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Madison Heights has submitted a resolution
of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 authorized amount of funding for the City of Madison Heights is
$10,744.01 from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Madison Heights for expenses
incurred in connection with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Madison Heights as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Fiscal Year 2005 appropriation in the amount
of $10,744.01 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
Madison Heights for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GEORGE SUAREZ
Copy of letter from George J. Miller, M.A., Manager/Health Officer of Oakland County Health Division,
2005 West Nile Virus Fund Reimbursement Request, Attachment A – Project Description, Attachment B –
City Council Resolution, and Attachment C – Expense Invoices on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 05144
BY: Commissioner Vincent Gregory, District #21
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR MICHIGAN BLUE ALERT ACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS law enforcement officers are sworn to serve and protect our citizenry and to uphold the law.
These officers bravely place themselves in harms way each day in the performance of their duties; and
WHEREAS in 2004, 415 law enforcement officers nationwide made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their
lives in the line of duty, and hundreds more are injured each year; and
WHEREAS apprehension of those criminals who injure or kill a law enforcement officer is vital to
maintaining the safety and security of the community; and
WHEREAS under Michigan's Amber Alert program - a statewide notification program to help locate
abducted children - established in 2001, broadcast radio and television stations receive notices via fax
directly from the Michigan State Police. Stations air the information on the notice as often as possible.
Additionally, stations include it in their newscasts and continue to cover the alert in the news for the next
40 hours; and
WHEREAS statistics show that the sooner the information gets on the air, the greater the chance for a
positive outcome. The Amber Alert system is designed to help disseminate information quickly, which will
lead to the recovery of an abducted child; and
WHEREAS the Southfield Police Department has proposed a similar alert system to rapidly disseminate
useful information to the public to assist law enforcement; and
WHEREAS the proposed Michigan Blue Alert Act is designed to rapidly disseminate useful information in
a predetermined manner to radio and television stations within this state in the event of an attack upon a
law enforcement officer during the performance of his or her duties; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Blue Alert plan is to be activated only in accordance with the policies
established by the Michigan Department of State Police; and
WHEREAS on June 22, 2005, the City of Southfield adopted a resolution in support of the Michigan Blue
Alert Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports establishing a Blue Alert plan in the State of Michigan to assist in the apprehension of felons
who attack or injure a law enforcement officer during the performance of their duties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk forward copies of this adopted resolution to
the Governor of the State of Michigan, the Oakland County delegation to the state legislature, the House
Committee on Judiciary, the Michigan Association of Counties and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
VINCENT GREGORY, HELAINE ZACK, JIM
NASH, DAVID COULTER, TIM MELTON,
MARCIA GERSHENSON, ERIC COLEMAN,
GEORGE SUAREZ, DAVID WOODWARD
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05145
BY: Mike Rogers, District #14, Jim Nash, District #15
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FARMINGTON
HILLS – FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via Miscellaneous Resolution #05061 approved
the extension of the West Nile Virus Fund for Fiscal Year 2005; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
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WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Farmington Hills has submitted a resolution
of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 authorized amount of funding for the City of Farmington Hills is
$30,373.51 from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Farmington Hills for expenses
incurred in connection with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Farmington Hills as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Fiscal Year 2005 appropriation in the amount
of $30,373.51 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
Farmington Hills for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MIKE ROGERS, JIM NASH
Copy of letters from George J. Miller, M.A. of the Oakland County Health Division, Dan Rooney, DPW
Superintendent of the City of Farmington Hills, 2005 West Nile Virus Control Plan, Resolution Authorizing
West Nile Virus Fund Expense Reimbursement, City Council Resolution, and 2005 West Nile Virus
Control Plan Cost Estimate on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05146
BY: Chuck Moss, District #20
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BLOOMFIELD
HILLS – FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via Miscellaneous Resolution #05061 approved
the extension of the West Nile Virus Fund for Fiscal Year 2005; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Bloomfield Hills has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 authorized amount of funding for the City of Bloomfield Hills is
$1,932.30 from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Bloomfield Hills for expenses
incurred in connection with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Bloomfield Hills as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Fiscal Year 2005 appropriation in the amount
of $1,932.30 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
Bloomfield Hills for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
CHUCK MOSS
Copy of letters from George J. Miller, M.A., Manager/Health Officer of the Oakland County Health
Division, Amy Burton, City Clerk of City of Bloomfield Hills, West Nile Virus Fund Expense
Reimbursement Request, and 2005 Mosquito Eradication Program on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05147
BY : Tom Middleton, District #4, John A. Scott, District #5, Eileen T. Kowall, District #6
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF WATERFORD – FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via Miscellaneous Resolution #05061 approved
the extension of the West Nile Virus Fund for Fiscal Year 2005; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Charter Township of Waterford has submitted a
resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an
eligible mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 authorized amount of funding for the Charter Township of Waterford is
$27,820.13 from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Charter Township of Waterford for
expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the Charter Township of Waterford as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile
Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Fiscal Year 2005 appropriation in the amount
of $27,820.13 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Charter
Township of Waterford for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper
invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TOM MIDDLETON, JOHN SCOTT, EILEEN
KOWALL
Copy of letters from George J. Miller, M.A., Manager/Health Officer of the Oakland County Health
Division, Stacy St. James, Environmental Coordinator, Waterford Township, and Resolution Authorizing
the use of Advanced Pest Management to assist in the Preparation of an Environmental Mosquito
Management Program on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05148
BY: Commissioner William D. Molnar, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR WIDENING OF INTERSTATE 75 IN
OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Oakland County, the main corridor is Interstate 75 (I-75) between 8 Mile Road and M-59,
which is vital to the transportation system in southeast Michigan and carries some of the heaviest traffic
volumes in the State; and
WHEREAS SEMCOG has projected that growth in the region will increase I-75 traffic by more than 20
percent. As a major corridor for Automation Alley and “just-in-time" deliveries for manufacturers and
merchandise, congestion and truck delays on I-75 translate into higher prices for consumer goods; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #03101 to
strongly urge the Michigan Department of Transportation to reinstate funding for the highway and road
improvement projects that are important to the continued growth and safety of Oakland County residents
and the residents of southeast Michigan; and
WHEREAS the economic health and vitality of Oakland County and the State of Michigan relies heavily
upon the ability of businesses in this region to grow and prosper; and
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WHEREAS Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials have acknowledged that I-75, built in
the 1960s, needs a major reconstruction; however, due to state and federal budget constraints, the
design phase of the project has been indefinitely deferred; and
WHEREAS the estimated construction cost for widening I-75 is $463 million, but the project is stalled until
$93 million can be found to design the project; and
WHEREAS federal lawmakers have not passed a federal highway spending bill since 2003 that provides
federal dollars for state road projects; therefore, House and Senate conference committees have only
acted to extend highway and transit funding to Michigan at 2003 levels; and
WHEREAS according to MDOT, had Congress passed a new bill, Michigan would have received $700
million more in federal funds in September 2003; and
WHEREAS I-75 is the busiest and most congested highway in the state, carrying an estimated quarter of
a million people each day. The widening of I-75 is essential if Oakland County is to remain the economic
engine for Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, the Michigan Department of Transportation and the United States
House and Senate to declare the widening of Interstate 75, between 8 Mile Road and M-59, as a priority
and appropriate adequate funding so that this critical project can proceed expeditiously.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland
County Clerk to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Granholm, the Michigan
Department of Transportation, Road Commission for Oakland County, the Oakland County Delegation to
the State and Federal Legislatures, the Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Municipal
League, the municipalities of Troy, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Auburn Hills and Bloomfield
Township, and Oakland County's Legislative Lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MOLNAR, HUGH CRAWFORD, JEFF
POTTER, TOM MIDDLETON, WILLIAM
PATTERSON, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHARLES
PALMER, BILL BULLARD, TIM MELTON,
EILEEN KOWALL, VINCENT GREGORY,
GEORGE SUAREZ, MICHAEL ROGERS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05149
BY: Sue Ann Douglas, District #12
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
– FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via Miscellaneous Resolution #05061 approved
the extension of the West Nile Virus Fund for Fiscal Year 2005; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the City of Rochester has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 authorized amount of funding for the City of Rochester is $3,813.64
from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the City of Rochester for expenses incurred in connection
with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the City of Rochester as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Fiscal Year 2005 appropriation in the amount
of $3,813.64 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the City of
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Rochester for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SUE ANN DOUGLAS
Copy of letters from George J. Miller, M.A. Manager/Health Officer of the Oakland County Health Division,
Kenneth A. Johnson, City Manager of City of Rochester, Resolution Oakland County West Nile Virus
Fund Program 2005, and Rochester West Nile Virus Program Outline on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05150
BY: William R. Patterson, District #1
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF
GROVELAND – FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via Miscellaneous Resolution #05061 approved
the extension of the West Nile Virus Fund for Fiscal Year 2005; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Township of Groveland has submitted a resolution
of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 authorized amount of funding for the Township of Groveland is
$6,896.91 from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Township of Groveland for expenses
incurred in connection with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the Township of Groveland as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Fiscal Year 2005 appropriation in the amount
of $6,896.91 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Township of
Groveland for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices
are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM PATTERSON
Copy of letters from George J. Miller, M.A., Manager/Health Office of Oakland County Health Division,
Robert DePalma, Supervisor of Groveland Township, and Resolution 2005-010 Groveland Township
Resolution Authorizing West Nile Virus Fund Expense Reimbursement Request on file in County Clerks
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05151
BY: Greg Jamian, District #16 and Marcia Gershenson, District #17
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF WEST BLOOMFIELD – FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via Miscellaneous Resolution #05061 approved
the extension of the West Nile Virus Fund for Fiscal Year 2005; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
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townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Charter Township of West Bloomfield has submitted
a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an
eligible mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 authorized amount of funding for the Charter Township of West
Bloomfield is $24,677.91 from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Charter Township of West
Bloomfield for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the Charter Township of West Bloomfield as eligible for reimbursement from the
West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Fiscal Year 2005 appropriation in the amount
of $24,677.91 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Charter
Township of West Bloomfield for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once
proper invoices are presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GREG JAMIAN, MARCIA GERSHENSON
Copy of letter from George J. Miller, M.A., Manager/Health Officer Department of Human Services, letters
from Anne M. Vaara, Environmental Director, Charter Township of West Bloomfield, West Bloomfield
Township Mosquito Smarts Information Action Plan 2005, and Charter Township of West Bloomfield
Resolution to Authorize Request for Reimbursement of West Nile Virus Eradication Program on file in
County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05152
BY: Commissioners Eric Wilson, Hugh D. Crawford, Eileen T. Kowall, Helaine Zack
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - CREATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING
COUNCIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Jail Population Task Force was created to look into ways to: (a) develop
a jail population Management plan; (b) expedite the processing of criminal cases; and (c) recommend jail
population management policies; and
WHEREAS chronic jail crowding has placed a tremendous burden on Oakland County's criminal justice
system for many years. Oakland County has added close to 350 medium and minimum security level
beds since December 1996, and still has to consistently utilize out-county housing to maintain inmate
population levels to avoid implementation of a jail overcrowding emergency. In 2004, out-county inmate
population averaged 145 inmates per day; and
WHEREAS the National Institute of Corrections recommends comprehensive systemwide planning
(interagency and cross-jurisdictional) to streamline the entire local system of justice, eliminate duplication,
fill service gaps and generally improve the quality of service while controlling costs; and
WHEREAS the consultants from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) recommended that Oakland
County "develop a collaborative approach with accompanying organization mechanisms to increase
communication, cooperation and coordination of the entire justice system operating within Oakland
County"; and
WHEREAS the NIC consultants recommended that Oakland County establish "a Criminal Justice
Coordinating Committee (CJCC). This will provide the organizational framework and mechanism to allow
key justice system officials to do three things: 1) develop consensus (relying heavily on data) about what
is wrong with the system; 2) develop a vision of what the new, improved system should look like; and 3)
develop and implement policies, programs and operational action plans"; and
WHEREAS a Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee will provide a forum where key justice system
agency officials and other officials of general government may discuss and address justice system issues;
and
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WHEREAS the advantages of a Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee include providing for a better
understanding of crime and criminal justice problems, greater cooperation among agencies and units of
local government, clearer objectives and priorities, more effective resource allocation and better quality
criminal justice programs. Taken together, these results can enhance criminal justice system
performance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the creation of the Oakland County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in accordance with the recommendation from the Jail Population
Management Task Force, participation on the Oakland County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is
voluntary. Membership is intended to include all justice system stakeholders, including representatives of
the public.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the initial members of the Oakland County Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council shall include:
Oakland County Sheriff
Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney
Oakland County Circuit Court Chief Judge
Oakland County Community Corrections Manager
Oakland County Circuit Court Probation Manager
Oakland County Executive
Oakland County Corporation Counsel
1 Representative of the Oakland County Police Chiefs
3 Members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
(2 from the majority party and 1 from the minority party)
Oakland County 52nd District Court Chief Judge
1 Judge nominated by the District Court Judges Association
(Consisting of District Courts: 35, 43, 44, 45A, 45B, 46, 47, 48, 50 and 51)
1 Representative of the Criminal Defense Bar, appointed by the Oakland County Bar Association
2 Representatives of the public at large, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each member of the Oakland County Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council shall have voting rights and may designate one alternate who would have voting rights in their
absence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is to review
the reports of the Oakland County Jail Population Management Task Force, the National Institute of
Corrections and Oakland County staff; conduct a study of how jail space is currently being used and
make policy recommendations on the future utilization of jail space and other correctional sanctions and
options.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is charged
with developing recommendations and plans to: (1) enhance the management of Oakland County's
criminal justice population, including, but not limited to, issues related to utilization of jail space; (2) foster
communication, cooperation and coordination toward developing a collaborative approach to the entire
justice system operating within Oakland County; (3) provide more effective resource allocation and (4)
improve the quality of criminal justice programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall submit
its reports, findings and recommendations to Oakland County's elected officials, policymakers, criminal
justice agencies and stakeholders for consideration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council develop
and adopt bylaws to govern its operations, formalize processes and delineate specific powers and duties
of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and members.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that he Oakland County Board of Commissioners concurs with the
recommendations of both the Jail Population Management Task Force and National Institute of
Corrections that independent, full time staff support is critical to the success of the Oakland County
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. It is anticipated that the CJCC will submit a request for skilled
professional staff to collect and analyze data and who has an understanding of justice system agencies
and processes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Jail Population Management Task Force remain in effect until the
Oakland County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is established.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC WILSON, HELAINE ZACK, EILEEN
KOWALL, HUGH CRAWFORD, GEORGE
SUAREZ, TOM MIDDLETON, TIM MELTON,
WILLIAM MOLNAR, JEFF POTTER, WILLIAM
PATTERSON, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
CHUCK MOSS, BILL BULLARD, JR., JIM
NASH, DAVID COULTER, CHRISTINE LONG,
MATTIE HATCHETT, DAVE WOODWARD
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Public Services
Committee. There were no objections.
Chairperson Bill Bullard had Vice-Chairperson Hugh Crawford assume the gavel so he could introduce
and refer Miscellaneous Resolution #05153 and Miscellaneous Resolution #05154.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05153
BY: Bill Bullard, Jr., District #2
IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF HOLLY –
FISCAL YEAR 2005 ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via Miscellaneous Resolution #05061 approved
the extension of the West Nile Virus Fund for Fiscal Year 2005; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund
Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution #03060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and
townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help
protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Village of Holly has submitted a resolution of
authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible
mosquito control project; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005 authorized amount of funding for the Village of Holly is $2,346.03 from
the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Village of Holly for expenses incurred in connection with
mosquito control projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
project submitted by the Village of Holly as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Fiscal Year 2005 appropriation in the amount
of $2,346.03 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account #90-210000-23030-9098) to repay the Village of
Holly for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are
presented.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BILL BULLARD, JR.
Copy of letter from George J. Miller, M.A., Manager Health Officer, Department of Human Services, letter
from Marsha A. Powers, CMC_CPFA, Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Holly, Attachment A Project Description
Mosquito Control for the Village of Holly, Attachment B Resolution Authorizing West Nile Virus Fund
Expense Reimbursement Request, and Expenses Invoice from Eradico Services, Inc. on file in County
Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05154
BY: Commissioner Bill Bullard, District #2
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RECOVERY OF DETROIT WATER SYSTEM FUNDS
MISAPPROPRIATED FOR DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS recent media coverage has noted that the City of Detroit's new $130 million digital radio
system is being paid for through the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) is reportedly paying 33% of the total
cost for the project, amounting to an estimated $43 million for the local dispatch and communication
system; and
WHEREAS the DWSD will only directly use 11 percent of the radios, while over 60 percent of the
system’s radios, towers, computers and infrastructure will be used by Detroit's police and fire
departments; and
WHEREAS the radio system paid for by the DWSD has an exceptionally high price tag, costing twice as
much as the new radio systems in Oakland and Macomb counties combined - primarily attributable to the
DWSD's lack of adequate, managerial oversight and accountability or the existence of a governance
structure that is accountable to all of the rate payers within the region; and
WHEREAS the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department customers include 125 suburban communities in
eight counties, with more than 75% of its 4.3 million water customers residing outside of Detroit; and
WHEREAS historically, the DWSD has failed to provide detailed information relative to the expenditures
related to the water system; and
WHEREAS suburban communities pay $26 million in water fees to the DWSD, which is to be applied
towards expenses directly associated with the regional water system; and
WHEREAS Oakland County water customers are being treated unfairly when money that should be
applied towards the maintenance and upkeep of the water system is being misappropriated to cover
expenses non-related to the water system.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby voices
its staunch opposition to the Detroit Water and Sewer Department misusing the funds collected from
Oakland County water system rate payers for digital radio system expenses that are unrelated to the
water system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests the
Oakland County Drain Commissioner John McCulloch to consider the appropriate and necessary legal
action on behalf of the water system rate payers of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk forward copies of this adopted resolution to
the Mayor of the City of Detroit, the Detroit City Council, the Detroit Water and Sewer Board and the
Oakland County Drain Commissioner.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BILL BULLARD, JR., EILEEN KOWALL, HUGH
CRAWFORD, THOMAS MIDDLETON, JOHN
SCOTT, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, JEFF POTTER,
WILLIAM MOLNAR, WILLIAM PATTERSON,
CHUCK MOSS, GREG JAMIAN, CHRISTINE
LONG, MIKE ROGERS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Planning and
Building Committee. There were no objections.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. assumed the Chair as Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners.
The Board adjourned at 10:25 a.m. to the call of the Chair, or August 18, 2005, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson