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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
November 10, 2005
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:30 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, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (24)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Jeffrey Potter.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Jamian supported by Suarez the minutes of the October 27, 2005, Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Kowall supported by Coulter the rules be suspended and the agenda be amended, as follows:
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Board of Commissioners – Appointments to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Board of Commissioners – Appointments to the Act 641 Solid Waste Planning Committee
(Reason for Suspension of General Government Committee items: Waiver of Rule III. – items not
presented to Board Chair for inclusion in the agenda five days prior to the meeting. Special General
Government Committee meeting held on Monday, November 7, 2005.)
Moved by Kowall supported by Coulter the agenda be further amended to move Personnel Committee,
item (a) Miscellaneous Resolution #05257 - HUMAN RESOURCES – AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO
SUPPLEMENT PAY AND PROVIDE MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES
CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY from the Consent Agenda to become Personnel Committee,
item (a) on the Regular Agenda to allow the resolution to be voted on separately.
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Vote on agenda as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian,
Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and amend the agenda
carried. The agenda, as amended, was approved.
Chairperson Bill Bullard along with Chuck Moss and Charles Palmer presented a proclamation to David
Schreiber for receiving the 2005 Mike Conboy Award. David Schrieber addressed the Board and
introduced his family along with expressing his thanks for the award.
Chairperson Bill Bullard on behalf of all the Oakland County Commissioners presented a proclamation to
Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst for the Board of Commissioners honoring her for being elected to the West
Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission and to celebrate her achievement as the recipient of the
2005 South Oakland NAACP’s Member of the Year Award.
Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from L. Brooks Patterson,
Oakland County Executive, appointing Ms. Michele S. Novak, Substance Abuse Prevention Advisor and
Mr. Lee E. Drew, Substance Abuse Clinical Therapist to fill vacancies on the Substance Abuse Advisory
Council for a term from October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2007.
In addition, L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, reappointed Catherine L. Herzog, Ph.D.,
Counselor, Mr. Richard MacFarlane, Clinical Director Insight Recovery Center, Ms. Margaret C. Warner,
Director Michigan Department of Human Services, Ms. Pauline Pruneau, School Health Coordinator
Oakland Schools, and Mr. Tony Rothschild, CEO and President of the Common Ground Sanctuary. Their
second two-year term will run from October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2007. The communication
was received for filing.
The following people addressed the Board: Bill McMaster, Chairman of Taxpayers United, and Mary
MacMaster.
Moved by Moss supported by Coleman the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, as amended, be adopted
(with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears on page 554.) The
resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05263
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL
OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH
THE CITY OF ROYAL OAK
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 The Municipality agrees to pay the sum of $8.50 per parcel or a total of approximately
$13,005 for a total of 1,530 parcels for file maintenance services described in Section 2.1.1 of the
Contract upon completion of the project or not later than April 1, 2006.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approve entering into the attached Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance
Services with the City of Royal Oak for commercial and industrial file maintenance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is authorized to sign this
contract.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2006 budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
10100-1020501-186020-631813 Reimb Equal Svcs $13,005
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
10100-9090101-196030-730359 Contingency $13,005
$ -0-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and file the executed contract
with the aforementioned municipality as required by law.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the City of Royal
Oak on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 554.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05264
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – SHARED
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO CONDUCT AN
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE IN SURFACE WATER STUDY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a representative study of Oakland County’s groundwater, surface water, and water quality
was recently completed by the U.S. Geological Survey; and
WHEREAS the County Executive, through the Department of Health and Human Services/Health
Division, wishes to enter into a shared funding agreement with the United States Geological Survey to
conduct a follow-up study of antibiotic resistant bacteria found in some surface waters in Oakland County;
and
WHEREAS this study would be conducted in the current fiscal year (FY 2005/2006) with a final report
document on this study delivered no later than December 2006; and
WHEREAS the total cost is estimated at $80,000 under a shared funding agreement as follows:
FISCAL YEAR OAKLAND COUNTY USGS TOTAL
FY 05/06 $50,000 $30,000 $80,000
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves a
shared funding agreement between the County of Oakland and the United States Geological Survey to
conduct an Antibiotic Resistance in Surface Water study as delineated above in this resolution, contingent
upon receipt of the contract and Corporation Counsel opinion prior to Board approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the shared funding
agreement between the County of Oakland and the United States Geological Survey and approve
changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen percent (15%).
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of correspondence from John Ross to Larry Doyle, letter from James R. Nicholas, Center Director of
the United States Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological
Survey Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resource Investigations on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 10, 2005
539
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05264)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - SHARED FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO CONDUCT AN ANTIBIOTIC
RESISTANCE IN SURFACE WATER STUDY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The County Executive, through the Department of Health and Human Services/Health
Division, entered into a shared funding agreement with the United States Geological Survey
to conduct a follow-up study of antibiotic resistant bacteria found in some surface waters in
Oakland County.
2. The total cost of the shared funding project is estimated at $80,000. The County of Oakland
has agreed to pay a sum of $50,000 and the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
agrees to pay $30,000. The project will begin in September/October, 2005 and continue to
December 31, 2006.
3. Funding for the County of Oakland’s share of this agreement is included in the Fiscal Year
2006 Adopted Budget. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 554.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05265
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2005/2006
SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Health Division has been awarded by the Michigan Department of Community Health
(MDCH) $4,640,745 in Substance Abuse Grant Funds for the period of October 1, 2005, through
September 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS the 2005/2006 grant award includes $4,640,745 in grant revenue and expenditures for this
program, a decrease of $14,171 (.03%) from the previous year; and
WHEREAS these funds are used to subcontract with agencies to prevent and reduce the incidence of
drug and alcohol abuse and dependency; and
WHEREAS these contracts were awarded through the County’s competitive bidding process; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been submitted through the County Executive’s Contract Review
Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
2005/2006 Substance Abuse Grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health in the amount of
$4,640,745.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve minor changes and grant extensions, not to exceed fifteen
(15) percent variance from the original award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, be contingent upon the
level of funding for this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its
Chairperson to execute this Agreement subject to the following additional condition: That the County's
approval for entering into this Agreement is specifically conditioned and premised upon the acceptance,
approval and execution of the Agreement containing Addendum A, by the Michigan Department of
Community Health, and that the failure of the Michigan Department of Community Health to execute the
Agreement as specified shall, without any further act of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
automatically negate and void the County’s approval and/or acceptance of this agreement as provided for
in this resolution.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Health Division, Grant Agreement Between Michigan Department of Community
Health and Oakland County Health Division for Substance Abuse Services, Michigan Department of
Community Health Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Agreement Addendum A, Attachment A – Statement of Work,
Attachment B - Revenue and Expenditures Report Form/Instructions, Program Budget Summary (B.1),
Equipment Inventory Schedule (B.2), and Administration Expenditures Report Form/Instructions (B.3),
Exhibit A and B, Attachment C – Required Reports, Attachment D – Revenues and Expenditures Report
Form/Instructions and Equipment Inventory Schedule, Attachment E – Audit Status Notification Letter,
Attachment F – Other Requirements, Data Requirements, Michigan Department of Community Health
Office of Drug Control Policy – Data Collection/Recording and Reporting Requirements – Effective
10/01/2005 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05265)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2005/2006
SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Department of Human Services/Health Division has been awarded by the Michigan
Department of Community Health (MDCH) $4,640,745 in Substance Abuse Grant funds.
2. Funds will be used to subcontract with agencies to prevent and reduce the incidence of
drug and alcohol abuse and dependency.
3. Grant acceptance represents a decrease from the prior year grant amount of ($14,171) a
(.03%) decrease from the previous year.
4. The grant period extends from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.
5. The Fiscal Year 2006 budget should be amended as delineated below.
FY 2006
FY 2006 FY 2006 Amended
Adopted Adjustment Budget
FUND 28249
Project – GR203
Budget Reference – 2006 REVENUE
1060261-28249-134790-615571 State $4,654,916 ($14,171) $4,640,745 EXPENSE
Dept. Fund Program Acct.
1060261-28249-134790-730373 Cont. Svs 271,674 48,243 319,917
1060261-28249-133950-730373 Cont. Svs. 242,302 (2,804) 239,498
1060261-28249-133950-730373 Cont. Svs. 70,000 (70,000) -0-
1060261-28249-134790-730373 Cont. Svs. 4,070,940 10,390 4,081,330
$4,654,916 ($14,171) $4,640,745
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 554.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 10, 2005
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*REPORT (MISC. #05266)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -
2005 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE - SOUND ATTENUATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above titled resolution on November 1, 2005,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05266
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
2005 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – SOUND ATTENUATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract
No. 2006-0042, Federal Project No. B-26-0079-4105, for Federal funds in the amount of $3,000,000.00,
and State funds in the amount of $656,250.00, for the development and improvement of Oakland County
International Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of sound attenuation; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the
administration of the project; and
WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan Department of
Transportation requires a local grant match of $93,750.00, which is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant
contract; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the County Executive's review
process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County; therefore the application provisions of
Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
grant contract in an amount not to exceed $3,750,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the grant contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Central Services/OIA, Michigan Department of Transportation County of Oakland
Contract for a Federal/State/Local Airport Project Under the Block Grant Program, Appendix A, B, C, E, F,
and G, and Instructions Statement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05266)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -
2005 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE - SOUND ATTENUATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County has received Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract No.
2006-0042, Federal Project No. B-26-0079-4105 for the development and improvement
of Oakland County International Airport.
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2. The project consists of sound attenuation for 75 to 100 homes north, east and west of the
airport as part of the airport’s noise mitigation program.
3. The Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the
grant contract.
4. The funding period of the grant is 36 months from the date of the award.
5. The total cost for the project is $3,750,000 with $3,000,000 of the cost from Federal
funds, $656,250 from State funds, and $93,750 from the Airport fund resources for the
grant match.
6. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in
the administration of the project.
7. No General Fund appropriation is required. Funding is available within the Airport fund.
8. No budget amendment is necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 554.)
*REPORT (MISC. #05267)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -
2005 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE - SOUND ATTENUATION - ADOPTED PER
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05041
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above titled resolution on November 1, 2005,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05267
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
2005 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE FOR SOUND ATTENUATION - ADOPTED PER
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05041 – AMENDATORY CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant
Amendment, Contract No. 2005-0103/A1, Federal Project No. C-26-0079-3704, for State funds in the
amount of $577,303.00, for the development and improvement of Oakland County International Airport;
and
WHEREAS the project consists of sound attenuation; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the
administration of the project; and
WHEREAS the development project as offered and approved by the Michigan Department of
Transportation requires a local grant match of $14,802.00, which is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant
contract; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the County Executive's review
process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County; therefore, the application provisions of
Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
amendatory contract in an amount not to exceed $592,105.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the grant contract.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Central Services/OIA/Amendment, Michigan Department of Transportation
County of Oakland Amendment, and Revised Exhibit 1 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05267)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -
2005 GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE FOR SOUND ATTENUATION - ADOPTED PER
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05041 - AMENDATORY CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County has received Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Amendment,
Contract No. 2005-0103/A1, Federal Project No. C-26-0079-3704, for State funds in the
amount of $577,303 and a required local grant match of $14,802 for the development and
improvement of Oakland County International Airport.
2. The total original contract amount was $3,157,895 with $3,000,000 of the cost from
Federal funds, $78,947 of the cost from State funds, and $78,948 of the cost from the
Airport fund resources for the grant match.
3. This amendment increases the contract by $592,105 to a total of $3,750,000, which
includes $577,303 from State funds and $14,802 from the Airport fund resources for the
grant match.
4. The amendatory contract provides additional State funds for sound attenuation of
approximately 14 additional homes located north, east and west of the airport as part of
the airport’s noise mitigation program.
5. The Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the
grant contract.
6. The funding period of the grant is 36 months from the date of the award.
7. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in
the administration of the project.
8. No General Fund appropriation is required. Funding is available within the Airport fund.
9. No budget amendment is necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 554.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05268
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - FISCAL YEAR
2005/2006 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS for Fiscal Year 2005/2006, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has
awarded a reimbursement agreement to the Oakland County Health Division for services related to non-
community – Type II water supply, long-term drinking water monitoring, radon, public swimming pool
inspections, septage, on-site sewage, campground inspection, and drinking water supply; and
WHEREAS the services referenced above are ongoing; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2004/2005 MDEQ Reimbursement Agreement reflected a total funding
amount of $1,276,625; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 MDEQ Reimbursement Agreement reflects a total funding amount
of $1,261,631, which is a $14,994 (1.17%) decrease over the previous agreement; and
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WHEREAS no personnel changes have been requested for the reimbursement programs at this time; and
WHEREAS this Reimbursement Agreement has been submitted through the County Executive's Contract
Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Reimbursement Agreement in the total amount of
$1,261,631, beginning October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ approval of the above-
referenced contract is specifically conditioned and premised upon the Department’s concurrence in the
terms and conditions contained in Addendum A of the Agreement, as added by the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its
Chairperson to execute this agreement subject to the following additional condition: That the County’s
approval for entering into this agreement is specifically conditioned and premised upon the acceptance,
approval and execution of the agreement containing Addendum A, by the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, and that the failure of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to
execute the agreement as specified shall, without any further act of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, automatically negate and void the County’s approval and/or acceptance of this
agreement as provided for in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Reimbursement
Agreement and approve changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent
with the agreement as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Health Division/MDEQ, Agreement Between State of Michigan, Department of
Environmental Quality and Oakland County Health Division for October 1, 2005 through September 30,
2006, Addendum A, Appendix A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05268)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR
2005/2006 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has awarded a
reimbursement agreement to the Oakland County Health Division for services related to
non-community (Type II) water supply, long-term drinking water monitoring, radon, public
swimming pool inspections, septage, on-site sewage, campground inspection and
drinking water supply.
2. The grant award of $1,261,631 is a $14,994 or (1.17%) decrease over the previous
agreement and $14,994 lower than the amount included in the Fiscal Year 2006 budget.
3. A budget amendment is recommended per the attached Schedule.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 554.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 10, 2005
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05259
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT - CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY TO THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF WATERFORD, TAX PARCEL NO. 13-32-301-021
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the owner of Parcel No. 13-32-301-021 located in the Charter
Township of Waterford, Oakland County, described as:
The West 50.00-feet of Lot 16, Supervisor’s Plat No. 55 part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4
of Section 32, T3N, R9E, Township of Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan, according to the
plat thereof as recorded in Liber 62 of Plats, page 20, Oakland County Records. Tax Parcel No.
13-32-301-021, commonly known as: 6864 Cooley Lake Road.
WHEREAS the subject parcel was acquired in 1970 by the former Oakland County Department of Public
Works for the purpose of constructing sanitary sewer facilities in Waterford Township; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Waterford as owner and operator of its sanitary sewer system has
requested that the subject sanitary sewer pumping station parcel be conveyed to the township; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner has been reimbursed all acquisition and construction expenses by
Waterford Township; and
WHEREAS the departments of the Oakland County Drain Commissioner and Facilities Management
having reviewed the request to convey the property to Waterford Township have no objections to the
conveyance; and
WHEREAS all necessary documentation has been prepared and/or reviewed by Oakland County
Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that given the special and unique circumstances related to the
original acquisition and subsequent use of the subject property and in consideration of the health, safety
and welfare value that such conveyance will afford the citizens of Waterford Township, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners hereby waive the Provisions of Board Rule XI, D, 7 (Appendix C) and
approve the conveyance of the above described parcel to the Charter Township of Waterford for the sum
of one dollar.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the necessary property transfer documents.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Quit Claim Deed on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05259)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT – CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY TO THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF WATERFORD, TAX PARCEL NO. 13-32-301-021
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves the conveyance of County-owned Tax Parcel No. 13-32-301-021
to the Charter Township of Waterford for the sum of $1 and waives Provision of Board
Rule XI, D, 7 (Appendix C) regarding procedures for the sale, purchase and leasing of
property.
2. The property was originally acquired in the name of Oakland County with Township funds
for the purpose of constructing a portion of the Waterford Township sanitary sewer
system.
3. The property is presently improved with a sanitary sewer pumping station, owned and
operated by the Township.
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4. Waterford Township has satisfied all prior bond obligations and is requesting the County
convey the property to the Township.
5. The Oakland County Drain Commissioner has no present obligations to the Township
relative to the sewer system and the property is no longer required for present or future
County use.
6. No General Fund/General Purpose amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 554.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05269
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/WASTE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNIT - ACCEPTANCE OF UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #99252, "Board of Commissioners - Amendments to
the Grants Procedures", the Waste Resource Management Unit of the Department of Economic
Development and Community Affairs applied to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) for a grant to perform environmental assessment work on Brownfield properties in the amount of
$400,000; and
WHEREAS the EPA has awarded Oakland County a $400,000 grant, the same amount as the
application, for the period starting in 2005; and
WHEREAS funds will be used to reimburse the County for all grant administrative support as well as
administration for oversight of cleanups and loan capitalization; and
WHEREAS grant funds will cover 100% of the program cost, no General Fund/General Purpose
appropriation is required; and
WHEREAS acceptance of the grant does not obligate the County to any future commitments; 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 the
Brownfield Assessment grant from the U.S. EPA in the amount of $400,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the grant agreement
and to approve grant changes and extensions, within 15 percent of the original award, which are
consistent with the original agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2006 Special Revenue Budget be amended to reflect
this new award.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Economic Development and Community Affairs, letter from Richard C. Karl,
Director Superfund Division of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Cooperative Agreement, EPA Funding Information, and Administrative Conditions on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05269)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - WASTE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNIT - ACCEPTANCE OF UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT
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
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resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes acceptance of a Brownfield Assessment Cooperative
Agreement Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of
$400,000.
2. The grant award provides funding in the amount of $200,000 for Hazardous Material
Assessment and $200,000 for Petroleum Assessment.
3. Grant funding will reimburse the County for administrative support and oversight of
cleanups and loan capitalization.
4. Specifically, grant funding will be utilized for assessment activities at Brownfield sites
within Oakland County contaminated by hazardous materials and petroleum, including
site inventory and selection, site assessment, and outreach and redevelopment activities.
5. The award is the same amount as the grant application.
6. The grant period is September 30, 2005 through September 30, 2007.
7. No County match funding or General Fund/General Purpose appropriation is required for
the grant.
8. Acceptance of the grant does not obligate the County to any future commitments.
9. The Fiscal Year 2006 Special Revenue Budget for the Brownfield Assessment #2 Fund is
amended as follows:
REVENUE (29415-1090105-174220)
610313 Grants – Federal $400,000
EXPENDITURE (29415-1090105-174220)
702010 Petroleum/Salaries $ 26,245
722740 Petroleum/Fringe Benefits 13,255
731073 Petroleum/Legal Services 3,000
731458 Petroleum/Prof. Services 150,000
732018 Petroleum/Travel & Conference 4,000
750399 Petroleum/Office Supplies 3,500
702010 Haz.Material/Salaries 26,575
722740 Haz.Material/Fringe Benefits 13,425
731073 Haz.Material/Legal Services 3,500
731458 Haz.Material/Prof. Services 150,000
732018 Haz.Material/Travel & Conference 3,500
750399 Haz.Material/Office Supplies 3,000
$400,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 554.)
*REPORT (MISC. #05260)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD 2004-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-titled resolution on November 2, 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
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05260
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD 2004-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
Springfield Township to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Springfield has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office
to provide law enforcement services for the Township (Miscellaneous Resolution #03355); and
WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Springfield will
expire on December 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS paragraph 24 of the 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter
Township of Springfield allows for an amendment to this agreement; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Springfield is requesting the addition of one (1) Patrol Investigator
which would bring the total number of contracted positions to eleven (11); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Patrol Investigator (Deputy II position) for the Charter
Township of Springfield under the terms of this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
addition of one (1) Patrol Investigator in accordance with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-
2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Springfield.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position be created in the Contracted Patrol Unit,
Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office effective January 1, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle with mobile and prep radio be added to the
County fleet effective January 1, 2006.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
SCHEDULE A as amended 1/1/06
SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES CONTRACTED FOR AND TO BE ASSIGNED TO MUNICIPALITY
Rank(s) of
Sheriff's
Deputies
Number(s)
of Sheriff's
Deputies
Contracted
Bi-Weekly
Charge to
Municipality
in 2004
Bi-Weekly
Charge to
Municipality
in 2005
Bi-Weekly
Charge to
Municipality
in 2006
Captain $5,323.50 $5,528.04 $5,712.15
Lieutenant $4,556.12 $4,738.65 $4,906.81
Patrol Sergeant $4,151.00 $4,320.62 $4,479.69
Detective
Sergeant
1 $4,232.69 $4,402.69 $4,560.81
Deputy II (w/fill) 9 $4,403.38 $4,582.73 $4,749.69
Deputy II (no-fill) $3,708.62 $3,861.04 $4,006.35
Deputy II (no-
fill/no-vehicle)
$3,538.77 $3,691.19 $3,829.12
Patrol
Investigator
(no-fill)
1 $3,790.31 $3,943.15 $4,087.46
Deputy I (no-fill) $2,996.65 $3,121.50 $3,244.62
TOTAL 11
NOTE: For each PATROL DEPUTY II (WITH FILL-IN) identified above, ONLY the O.C.S.D. shall, at no
additional cost to the MUNICIPALITY, provide a substitute (i.e., FILL-IN) SHERIFF'S DEPUTY to provide
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LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES to the MUNICIPALITY whenever a PATROL DEPUTY II (WITH FILL-
IN) is absent from the MUNICIPALITY during any 80 hour bi-weekly period for any reason except those
reasons enumerated in Paragraph 5(a)(1) through Paragraph 5(a)(5) above.
NOTE: No Trainees shall be assigned by the O.C.S.D. to perform the duties of any SHERIFF'S DEPUTY
contracted for and assigned to perform LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES under the terms of this
Agreement.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
SCHEDULE A-1 as amended 1/1/06
SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES CONTRACTED FOR AND TO BE ASSIGNED TO MUNICIPALITY
Rank(s) of
Sheriff's
Deputies
Number(s)
of Sheriff's
Deputies
Contracted
Bi-Weekly
Charge to
Municipality
in 2007
Bi-Weekly
Charge to
Municipality
in 2008
Captain $5,898.58 $6,093.62
Lieutenant $5,076.81 $5,254.92
Patrol Sergeant $4,638.85 $4,813.19
Detective Sergeant 1 $4,720.42 $4,887.85
Deputy II (w/fill) 9 $4,916.96 $5,099.65
Deputy II (no-fill) $4,151.30 $4,311.04
Deputy II
(no-fill/no-vehicle)
$3,974.08 $4,126.42
Patrol
Investigator (no-fill)
1 $4,232.88 $4,385.65
Deputy I (no-fill) $3,366.73 $3,502.92
TOTAL 11
NOTE: For each PATROL DEPUTY II (WITH FILL-IN) identified above, ONLY the O.C.S.D. shall, at no
additional cost to the MUNICIPALITY, provide a substitute (i.e., FILL-IN) SHERIFF'S DEPUTY to provide
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES to the MUNICIPALITY whenever a PATROL DEPUTY II (WITH FILL-
IN) is absent from the MUNICIPALITY during any 80 hour bi-weekly period for any reason except those
reasons enumerated in Paragraph 5(a)(1) through Paragraph 5(a)(5) above.
NOTE: No Trainees shall be assigned by the O.C.S.D. to perform the duties of any SHERIFF'S DEPUTY
contracted for and assigned to perform LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES under the terms of this
Agreement.
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
2004-2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
Amendment #1
Pursuant to paragraph 24 of the 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the COUNTY
and CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, the parties hereby agree to amend said contract in
accordance with the attached Schedule A and A-1.
All other contractual provisions, of the 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement not otherwise
affected by the attached Schedules, remain in full force and effect.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual assurances, promises, acknowledgments, set forth in this
Amendment 1 to the 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement, ("Amendment") and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the
undersigned hereby execute this Amendment on behalf of the Parties, and by doing so legally obligate
and bind the Parties to the terms and conditions of this Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Collin W. Walls, SUPERVISOR, of the Charter Township of Springfield, hereby
acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the Township Board, to execute this
Amendment on behalf of the Municipality and hereby accepts and binds the Municipality to the terms and
conditions of this Amendment.
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EXECUTED: __________________________ DATE: _______________
Collin W. Walls, Supervisor
WITNESSED: __________________________ Clerk DATE: _______________
Charter Township of Springfield
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Bill Bullard, Jr., Chairperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, to execute this Amendment on behalf of Oakland County, and hereby accepts and binds
Oakland County to the terms and conditions of this Amendment.
EXECUTED: __________________________ DATE: _______________
Bill Bullard, Jr., Chairperson
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
WITNESSED: _________________________ DATE: _______________
Ruth Johnson, Clerk
County of Oakland
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05260)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD 2004-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Charter Township of Springfield has requested an amendment to the contract
between the Charter Township of Springfield and the Oakland County Sheriff for law
enforcement services beginning January 1, 2006.
2. This amendment would create one (1) Deputy II position in the Contracted Patrol Unit,
Patrol Services Division, of the Sheriff’s Office.
3. Operating revenues and expenses will equal $81,749 for Fiscal Year 2006 and $110,055
for Fiscal Year 2007.
4. The amendment adds one (1) unmarked vehicle (with mobile and prep radio) to the
county fleet at a cost of $38,442. Funding will come from contingency.
5. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007 budget is
recommended as follows: FY 2006 FY 2007
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
4030601-110000-632093 Sheriff Spec. Deputies $81,749 $110,055
Expenditures
4030601-116180-702010-40180 Salaries Regular $45,552 $ 63,362
4030601-116180-722740-40180 Fringe Benefits $23,004 $ 32,682
4030601-110000-776661 Motor Pool $ 5,909 $ 6,335
4030601-110000-772618 Equipment Rental $ 507 $ 676
4030901-110040-750070 Deputy Supplies $ 839 $ 864
4030101-112580-774677 Insurance Fund $ 911 $ 939
4030601-110000-773535 Info Tech CLEMIS $ 462 $ 632
4030510-116230-712020 Overtime $ 4,565 $ 4,565
$81,749 $110,055
Capital Costs
4030601-989999-788001-66100 Trfrs to Motorpool $26,359
4030601-989999-788001-53500 Trfrs to CLEMIS $ 4,800
4030601-989999-788001-66400 Trfrs to Equip Fund $ 5,775
9090101-196030-730359 Contingency ($38,442) $ -0-
Total General Fund Expenditures $81,749 $110,055
MOTOR POOL FUND #66100
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Revenue
1030811-184010-631071 Leased Equipment $ 5,909 $ 6,335
1030811-989999-695500-10100 Trfrs from General $26,359 $__ __-0-
Total Motorpool Revenues $32,268 $ 6,335
Expenses
1030811-184010-761121 Depreciation Vehicles $ 5,909 $ 6,335
Total Motorpool Expenses $ 5,909 $ 6,335
Motorpool-Estimated Change in Fund Equity $ 26,359 $ -0-
CLEMIS FUND #53500
Revenue
1080301-116080-630931 In-Car Terminals Int. $ 462 $ 632
1080301-989999-695500-10100 Trfrs from General $ 6,308 $ ____-0-
Total CLEMIS Revenue $ 6,770 $ 632
Expenses
1080305-116020-761121 Depreciation Equipment $ 462 $ 632
Total CLEMIS Expenses $ 462 $ 632
CLEMIS-Estimated Change in Fund Equity $ 6,308 $ -0-
EQUIPMENT FUND #66400
Revenue
1020640-182060-630658 Equipment Rental $ 507 $ 676
1020640-989999-695500-10100 Trfrs from General $ 5,775 $ -0-
Total Equipment Fund Revenue $ 6,282 $ 676
Expenses
1020640-182060-761121 Depreciation Equipment $ 507 $ 676
Total Equipment fund Expenses $ 507 $ 676
Equipment Fund-Estimated Change in Fund Equity $ 5,775 $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 554.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05270
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - FISCAL YEAR 2006 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL AND TRAFFIC
ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office applied to the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway
Safety Planning for $1,082,752 in grant funding from Public Act 416 to conduct secondary road patrol
activities for the period October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway Safety Planning has awarded
Oakland County with a grant in the amount of $1,082,752, which is a slight decrease over the Fiscal Year
2005 award; and
WHEREAS the grant provides funding for eight (8) Deputy II positions (#1539, #2572, #2957, #3114,
#3324, #7327, #7501 and #9191) and two (2) Sergeant positions (#7790 and #9982) located in the Patrol
Services Division; and
WHEREAS no county match or additional positions are required; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the continuation of the program is contingent upon future levels of reimbursement program
funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Fiscal Year 2006 Secondary Road Patrol Grant award from the Michigan Department of State Police -
Office of Highway Safety Planning in the amount of $1,082,752 and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf
of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 10, 2005
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Copy of Grant Review – Sheriff’s Office, Secondary Road Patrol and Accident Prevention Program
Contract, and Program Report Requirements on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05270)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - FISCAL YEAR 2006 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL AND TRAFFIC
ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway Safety Planning awarded
Oakland County a grant in the amount of $1,082,752 for the period October 1, 2005
through September 30, 2006. The award represents a ($90,680) decrease from the
Fiscal Year 2005 award. This is the 27th year of grant funding.
2. The grant provides funding for eight (8) Deputy II positions and two (2) Sergeant
positions, located in the Patrol Services Division. The staffing level remains the same as
the Fiscal Year 2005 program.
3. No County match is required.
4. Indirect costs totaling $47,118 are an allowable and recoverable expenditure. However,
sufficient funds are not available from the State to recover these costs.
5. A budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2006 Special Revenue Budget
as follows:
FY 2006
REVENUE FUND #27345
4030601-110010-615571 Grants State $1,082,752
$1,082,752
EXPENDITURES FUND #27345
4030601-110010-702010 Salaries Regular $ 638,278
4030601-110010-712020 Overtime 50,000
4030601-110010-722740 Fringe Benefits 330,274
4030601-110010-777560 Radio Comm. 3,456
4030601-110010-776661 Motor Pool 60,744
$1,082,752
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 554.)
*REPORT (MISC. #05271)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: 52-1 DISTRICT COURT – FISCAL YEAR 2006 BYRNE GRANT PROGRAM - FROM THE
MICHIGAN OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY - CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-titled resolution on November 2, 2005, reports to
the Board with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 10, 2005
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05271
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: 52-1 DISTRICT COURT – FISCAL YEAR 2006 BYRNE GRANT PROGRAM – FROM THE
MICHIGAN OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY – CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control Policy has awarded
grant funding to the 52-1 District Court at Novi in the amount of $30,000 with a grant period of
October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS the 52-1 District Court Sobriety Court program has received continuation funding to deal with
the problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs,
and an increase in jail days ordered; and
WHEREAS the 52-1 District Court Sobriety Drug Court is currently funded by the Byrne Memorial Drug
Court Grant, and partly by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) grant; and
WHEREAS the 52-1 Novi District Court is in the 4th year of grant funding on a sliding scale match
formula, requiring a 60/40-match requirement of SCAO to Byrne funding formula.
WHEREAS the 52-1 Novi District Court is awarded $30,000 which represents the 40% of the program
formula budget of $77,333 and requires a 60% match expected to be made up by SCAO Grant funding of
$35,000 per letter of award notification, and general fund cash match of $2,333 to be derived from
increased Sobriety Court Fee revenue. This also includes unspent Fiscal Year 2005 SCAO grant funds
of $10,000 to be carried forward to Fiscal Year 2006; and
WHEREAS this award continues funding for one (1) FTE Probation Officer I position (3020205-09903),
and deletes one (1) PTNE Office Assistant I position (3020205-10315); and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #90004 established a fiscal policy to maintain proportionate funding
for Federal, State and Private grants; 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 the
Michigan Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control Policy grant, in the amount of $65,000
which includes $30,000 from Byrne and $35,000 as local match, which is funded from a pending
concurrent Fiscal Year 2006 grant from the State Court Administrator’s Office (SCAO).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the contract agreement and that the Chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up
to fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation
of the contract consistent with the February 6, 2001, letter from the Michigan Supreme Court, State Court
Administrative Office, providing that assurance #4 of the grant application shall not be construed as a
mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SCAO Grant award will be used as matching dollars for the Byrne
Memorial Grant, per approval of the State Court Administrator’s Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this award continues funding for one (1) FTE Probation Officer I (3020205-
09903) position, and deletes one (1) PTNE Office Assistant I position (3020205-10315).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the position associated with this grant is contingent
upon continuation of State and Federal funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – 52-1 District Court/Novi, Budget Summary, letters from Dawn Monk, Deputy
State Court Administrator of the Michigan Supreme Court, Grant Review Form, Grant Agreement
Between Michigan Department of Community Health and County of Oakland, Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
and 7 on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 10, 2005
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05271)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: 52-1 DISTRICT COURT – FISCAL YEAR 2006 BYRNE GRANT PROGRAM – FROM THE
MICHIGAN OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY – CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The 52nd District Court, Division I (Novi) has received a grant from the Michigan
Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control Policy – Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance in the amount of $30,000 providing funding for a grant period of
October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.
2. The contract award and total program funding is for $77,333 including $30,000 in Federal
funds and $47,333 in Local match.
3. The Local match of $47,333 is met by the 2006 SCAO Grant, which requires $2,333 of
required cash match from the General Fund.
4. If the SCAO Grant used as match for the Byrne Grant is not awarded, the Drug Court
Program expenditures must be reduced to the level of the Byrne Grant awarded.
5. The grant award includes the continued funding of one (1) Special Revenue full-time
eligible (FTE) Probation Officer I position (#32205-09903) and the cancellation of one (1)
PTNE Office Assistant I position (#32205-10315).
6. An amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget as follows to accept the
continuation of funding from the Byrne Memorial Grant, to the 52-1 District Court Drug
Court:
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 27180 BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT FY 2006
Revenue
27180-3020201-121050-610313 Grants-Federal $ 30,000
Expenditures
27180-3020201-121050-702010 Salaries $ 16,397
27180-3020201-121050-722740 Fringe Benefits 8,280
27180-3020201-121050-730373 Consultant -0-
27180-3020201-121050-750280 Lab. Supplies $ 5,323
$ 30,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Moss supported by Coleman the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, as amended, be adopted
(with accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall,
Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, as amended, were
adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
REPORT (MISC. #05262)
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – SUPPORT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING ADDITION OF ONE (1) CIRCUIT
JUDGESHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #05262 on
November 1, 2005, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #05262)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – SUPPORT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING ADDITION OF ONE (1) CIRCUIT
JUDGESHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #05262 on
October 31, 2005, reports with a recommendation that the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph
be amended, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners will defer consideration of a new
judgeship until authorizing legislation has been enacted and the pending subsequent action by
the Board of Commissioners on budgetary, personnel and construction/renovation issues
associated with the new judgeship have been identified, addressed and resolved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05262
BY: Commissioners Eric S. Wilson, William R. Patterson, and David Coulter
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – SUPPORT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING ADDITION OF ONE (1) CIRCUIT
JUDGESHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) has completed its biennial review of the judicial
resource needs of Michigan’s trial courts; and
WHEREAS following an analysis of caseload information, resources, demographics and other factors
affecting the workload of the trial courts, the SCAO determined that the Oakland County Circuit Court is in
need of 4.4 new judgeships; and
WHEREAS the SCAO recommends the addition of one (1) new Circuit Judgeship effective
January 1, 2007, and that the issue of judicial resources be revisited in the next biennial judicial resources
review process; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court concurs with the SCAO recommendation that one (1) new judgeship be
added effective January 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS the creation of a new judgeship requires statutory authorization by the Legislature and
approval by the court’s funding unit; and
WHEREAS the Legislature is expected to consider statutory authorization in the 2005 fall term; and
WHEREAS the Legislature, prior to its consideration of statutory authorization, will require statements of
support from the funding units of the trial courts for which new judgeships have been recommended.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
adoption of authorizing legislation to create one (1) new judgeship in the Oakland County Circuit Court in
accordance with the recommendation of the State Court Administrative Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners will defer consideration of a new
judgeship until authorizing legislation has been enacted and the budgetary, personnel and
construction/renovation issues associated with the new judgeship have been identified, addressed and
resolved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this resolution
to all Oakland County Legislators and the State Court Administrative Office.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC WILSON, WILLIAM PATTERSON,
WILLIAM MOLNAR, EILEEN KOWALL,
THOMAS MIDDLETON, JOHN SCOTT, MIKE
ROGERS, JEFF POTTER
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Moved by Wilson supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Wilson supported by Patterson the Public Services Committee Report and the General
Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Wilson supported by Patterson the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, 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,
Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #05233)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DEFERRAL OF ELECTIONS SYSTEMS LEASE TO
PURCHASE PAYMENTS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on November 2, 2005, reports
with the recommendation that the resolution be amended as follows:
1. Strike the original title and insert:
MR #05233 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT OF TIMELY HELP
AMERICA VOTE ACT (HAVA) PAYMENTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES
2. Strike the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph and amend the next
paragraph by striking the words BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED and inserting NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #05233)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DEFERRAL OF ELECTIONS SYSTEMS LEASE TO
PURCHASE PAYMENTS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #05233 on
October 17, 2005, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted. The General
Government Committee also recommends that this resolution be referred to the Finance Committee, as
this issue has to do with payments to the County from local communities.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05233
BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, District #22
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - DEFERRAL OF ELECTIONS SYSTEMS LEASE TO
PURCHASE PAYMENTS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Michigan’s cities and townships are currently in the process of migrating from mechanical
voting machines, paper ballots and punch card voting systems that use “central count” tabulation
technology and are moving toward optical scan voting systems that use “precinct based” tabulation
technology; and
WHEREAS the federal funding available under the Help America Vote Act of 2002 provides
unprecedented opportunities for improvements in Michigan’s elections system; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Legislature adopted legislation in 2002 – calling for the implementation of a
statewide, uniform voting system (PA 91 of 2002). The legislation directed the Secretary of State to
proceed with the implementation of a statewide, uniform voting system after the selection of the voting
system best suited for the State’s needs; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Secretary of State has reported that the state and local communities are eligible
for approximately $9.9 million under Section 101 of the Help America Vote Act; and
WHEREAS prior to the enactment of HAVA legislation, Oakland County was pro-active and assisted local
communities in acquiring new precinct-based optical scan voting systems at an affordable cost by
entering into Lease to Purchase Agreements to provide voting equipment directly to local cities, villages
and townships; and
WHEREAS in November 2004, the Michigan Secretary of State issued a memo indicating that the local
jurisdictions that purchased a new precinct-based optical scan voting system after November 2000 and
before August 2003 are eligible for reimbursement under HAVA; and
WHEREAS some local communities in Oakland County are eligible for HAVA reimbursements for the
older voting systems acquired through the Lease to Purchase Agreement with Oakland; and
WHEREAS because of the terms of the Elections Systems Lease to Purchase Agreement, the local
jurisdictions are still responsible for lease payments that could extend into 2007 for the older voting
equipment which is no longer in compliance with the State's HAVA specifications; and
WHEREAS this scenario places local communities at an unfair disadvantage, especially during fiscally
challenging times, of being obligated to make payments on voting equipment that can not be used.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the terms of the Elections Systems Lease to Purchase Agreements entered into with local
communities to be modified to allow a deferral of current lease payments until September 30, 2006, in
anticipation that the State Bureau of Elections and Secretary of State's Office will be processing
reimbursements to local jurisdictions within that timeframe.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the State Bureau
of Elections and Secretary of State's Office to expeditiously process the reimbursements to Oakland
County's cities, villages and townships which acquired optical scan voting systems after November 2000
and before August 2003 that are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with the Help America Vote
Act.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
MATTIE HATCHETT, TIM MELTON, ERIC
COLEMAN, VINCENT GREGORY, JIM NASH,
DAVID WOODWARD, WILLIAM PATTERSON
Moved by Zack supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Zack supported by Patterson the Finance Committee Report and the General Government
Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the reports were accepted.
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Moved by Zack supported by Patterson the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation
in the Finance Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton,
Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #05248)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS' LEADERSHIP STIPEND AND FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGET AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced resolution on November 2, 2005, reports
with the recommendation that the resolution be amended to insert the following language following the
last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby supports a study
that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and other Board Leadership
positions may be compensated at a higher rate than other Commissioners due to the
additional responsibilities and time commitment required by the Board Chairperson and
the leadership positions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Study Group is hereby created, with the
membership consisting of Commissioners Charles Palmer, Helaine Zack and Tom
Middleton, who are charged with gathering compensation information and developing a
recommendation that is to be considered by the Board of Commissioners on or by
November 1, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the new compensation, if adopted by the Board of
Commissioners, shall become effective January 1, 2007, for the Chairperson of the
Board of Commissioners and other Board Leadership.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #05248)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF BOARD OF
COMMISSIONER’S LEADERSHIP STIPEND AND FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGET AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #05248 on
October 17, 2005, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Amend the 4th WHEREAS paragraph, as follows:
WHEREAS because the amendment for the additional stipend for Board of
Commissioner’s leadership did not go through the committee process, . the
amount of misinformation that has been publicized regarding this issue has
caused confusion; and
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2. Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby amends the Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007
Budget by removing the expenditure of $18,500 in Fiscal Year 2006 and $25,000
in Fiscal Year 2007 from the Board of Commissioners – Administration Budget,
to cover the cost of the new classifications and eliminate the associated
classifications.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05248
BY: Commissioner Thomas F. Middleton, District #4
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF BOARD OF
COMMISSIONER'S LEADERSHIP STIPEND AND FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGET AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on September 22, 2005, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted
Miscellaneous Resolution #05225 - the Fiscal Year 2006 Appropriations Act; and
WHEREAS a budget amendment was made on the floor to the Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007
Finance Committee recommended budget, transferring, $18,500 in Fiscal Year 2006 and $25,000 in
Fiscal Year 2007, from the Non-Departmental Rate and Classification Change Account to the Board of
Commissioners – Administration Budget, to cover the cost of the new classifications; and
WHEREAS the intention of this adopted amendment was to create the following new classifications
effective January 1, 2006: Chairperson – Board of Commissioners – at an annual salary $10,000 higher
than the salary assigned to the Commissioner classification; Vice Chairperson – Board of Commissioners
– at an annual salary of $5,000 higher than the salary assigned to the Commissioner classification and
Majority and Minority Party Caucus Chairpersons – Board of Commissioners – at an annual salary $5,000
higher than the salary assigned to the Commissioner classification; and
WHEREAS because the amendment for the additional stipend for Board of Commissioner's leadership
did not go through the committee process, the amount of misinformation that has been publicized
regarding this issue has caused confusion.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
amends the Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007 Budget by removing the expenditure of $18,500 in
Fiscal Year 2006 and $25,000 in Fiscal Year 2007 from the Board of Commissioners – Administration
Budget, to cover the cost of the new classifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners amends the adopted
Board Rules to reflect that from this point forward any compensation increase given to any member of the
Board of Commissioners must go through the Board of Commissioners committee process with a
recommendation to and consideration by the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
THOMAS MIDDLETON, EILEEN KOWALL,
JOHN SCOTT, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, JEFF
POTTER, TIM MELTON
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05248)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF BOARD OF
COMMISSIONER’S LEADERSHIP STIPEND AND FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGET AMENDMENT
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:
The resolution recommends the Board of Commissioner’s leadership stipend (Miscellaneous
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Resolution #50225 as amended) be rescinded and the Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2007
Budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND 10100
Expenditures FY 2006 FY 2007
10100-5010101-180020-702240 Salary Adjust. ($18,500) ($25,000)
10100-9090101-196030-740037 Rate and Class Change 18,500 25,000
$ -0- $ - 0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Middleton supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Middleton supported by Patterson the Finance Committee Report and the General Government
Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Middleton supported by Patterson the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the Finance Committee Report and the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendments carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton,
Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE
AGENCY BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the expired appointment on the Family
Independence Agency Board and the application received for reappointment, recommends the filling of
the seat, as follows:
FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY BOARD (Three-year term ending October 31, 2008)
Mary Eddy (incumbent)
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Application Form for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions on file in County
Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Potter the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Potter the appointment of Mary Eddy (incumbent) to the Family
Independence Agency Board for a three year term ending October 31, 2008, be confirmed.
Discussion followed.
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Chairperson Bill Bullard asked if there were any other nominations. There were none.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss,
Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard,
Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Mary Eddy to the Family Independence
Agency Board for a three year term ending October 31, 2008, was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05272
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – FOURTH QUARTER 2005
DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single appropriation within the Non-
Departmental Budget and then an amount equal to the actual expense is transferred to the user
department with a summary report to the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology has determined the Fourth Quarter 2005 data
processing development charges to be $1,153,545.72 and the imaging development charge to be
$63,928.34 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary Fund departments are $579,216.49 and
non-county agencies are $0 for the Fourth Quarter 2005; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to General Fund/General Purpose County departments is needed to
fund these development charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reviewed
the Fourth Quarter 2005 Data Processing Development Report and approves the Fourth Quarter
appropriation transfer as specified on the attached schedule.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Information Technology Data Processing Development Summary 4th Quarter 2005, Information
Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail – 4th Quarter 2005 on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COORDINATING COUNCIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancies on the Criminal Justice
Coordinating Council, recommends the following appointments:
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL (Two-year term ending 12/31/06)
Elmeka N. Allen, General Public Member
Robin Danko, General Public Member
The General Government Committee would also like to recommend that Ryan Lee Berman be appointed
as an alternate for the General Public Member category.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Copy of application forms for appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions on file in County
Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Wilson the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Wilson the appointments of Elmeka N. Allen, General Public Member
and Robin Danko, General Public Member to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for a two year
term ending December 31, 2006 be confirmed along with Ryan Lee Berman being appointed as an
alternate for the General Public Member category.
Chairperson Bill Bullard asked if there were any other nominations. There were none.
Discussion followed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash,
Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman,
Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments of Elmeka N. Allen, General Public Member
and Robin Danko, General Public Member to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for a two year
term ending December 31, 2006 were confirmed along with Ryan Lee Berman being confirmed as an
alternate for the General Public Member category.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE ACT 641 SOLID WASTE
PLANNING COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the expirations of all of the appointments on the
Act 641 Solid Waste Planning Committee, recommends the appointments of the following people:
ACT 641 SOLID WASTE PLANNING COMMITTEE – (Terms Ending 10/11/07)
SOLID WASTE INDUSTRY (4 seats) ENVIRONMENTAL INTEREST GROUPS (2 seats)
Mike Czuprenski, SOCCRA, Incumbent Jean Gramlich, Sierra Club, Incumbent
Mike Csapo, RRRASOC, Incumbent
Jeff Harris, WMI, Incumbent
Richard A. Padlo, Incumbent
COUNTY GOVERNMENT (1 seat) CITY GOVERNMENT (1 seat)
Sue Ann Douglas, Commissioner, Claire M. Galed, Incumbent
Incumbent
TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT (1 seat) GENERAL PUBLIC (3 seats)
Jill Bastian, Incumbent Nat Pernick, Incumbent
Steven Balagna, Incumbent
Mary Ann Ryan, Incumbent
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Applications and Resumes on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Patterson supported by Hatchett the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
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A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Kowall supported by Middleton the Report – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS –
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ACT 641 SOLID WASTE PLANNING COMMITTEE be referred to the General
Government Committee.
Discussion followed.
Vote on motion to refer to General Government:
AYES: Jamian, Kowall, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Suarez, Wilson,
Bullard, Gershenson. (12)
NAYS: Hatchett, Long, Melton, Nash, Palmer, Scott, Woodward, Zack, Coleman, Coulter,
Crawford, Douglas, Gregory. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the motion failed.
Moved by Patterson supported by Hatchett the appointments of Mike Czuprenski, Mike Csapo, Jeff
Harris, Richard A. Padlo (Solid Waste Industry), Jean Gramlich (Environmental Interest Groups), Sue Ann
Douglas (County Government), Claire M. Galed (City Government), Jill Bastian (Township Government),
Nat Pernick, Steven Balagna, and Mary Ann Ryan (General Public) to the Act 641 Solid Waste Planning
Committee for a two year term ending October 11, 2007 be confirmed.
Chairperson Bill Bullard asked if there were any other nominations. There were none.
Chairperson Bill Bullard asked if there was any discussion. There was none.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter,
Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments of Mike Czuprenski, Mike Csapo, Jeff Harris,
Richard A. Padlo (Solid Waste Industry), Jean Gramlich (Environmental Interest Groups), Sue Ann
Douglas (County Government), Claire M. Galed (City Government), Jill Bastian (Township Government),
Nat Pernick, Steven Balagna, and Mary Ann Ryan (General Public) to the Act 641 Solid Waste Planning
Committee for a two year term ending October 11, 2007 were confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05257
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES – AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO SUPPLEMENT PAY AND PROVIDE
MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1991 during the Desert Storm Crisis in the Persian Gulf, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolutions #91001 and #91047, which authorized the County to
supplement military pay of employees called to active military duty; and
WHEREAS as a result of the September 11th act of terrorism against the United States, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners approved Miscellaneous Resolution #01269 authorizing the County to
supplement the military pay and provide medical benefits for employees called to active military duty as a
result of the September 11 attack; and
WHEREAS employee activation for military service has continued due to military activity occurring in the
Middle East and more recently for natural disasters such as hurricane Katrina; and
WHEREAS Oakland County remains committed to supporting the Oakland County employees, who out of
commitment to the protection of our country, have dedicated their time and energy to serve as military
reservists.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
County to supplement, through December 31, 2006, the military pay for employees currently called to
active duty so that they will receive total pay equal to their County compensation retroactive to the date of
their military call-up.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that compensation be defined as the employee’s published base salary
and service increment rate at the time of call-up, plus any merit increases or service increment changes
which could be scheduled if the employee were actively working at the County. The supplement will equal
the employee’ compensation, less the employee’s total military pay for the period for which the
supplement is being computed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County to
provide, through December 31, 2006, the medical benefits of dependents of employees currently called to
active duty, so that they will receive the normal medical benefits retroactive back to the date of the
employee’s military call-up.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05257)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES – AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO SUPPLEMENT PAY AND PROVIDE
MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
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. It is requested that supplemental pay and medical benefits of dependents for employees
called to active duty be authorized effective from the date of their military call-up through
December 31, 2006.
2. Currently, there are four (4) FTE County employees from the Sheriff’s Office serving
active duty in the military, at a total bi-weekly supplemental cost of $1,788.
3. Only three of the County employees called to active military duty have indicated an
ending date for their time to serve, and it is estimated the total cost to the County will be
$17,242 in supplemental pay.
4. The duration of the call-up duty for one reservist is currently unknown at this time.
5. Due to the fact the County budget for salary and fringe benefits is an amount equal to
“full-employment”, sufficient funds should be available within the departments’ budget to
cover the expense for employees called to active duty. However, should a department
require temporary replacement personnel on an emergency basis to continue standard
operations, additional funding may be required.
6. At this time, no budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Jamian supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers,
Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05258
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has always been on the forefront of new and innovative ideas that keep the
county financially sound, yet provide benefits for its employees that are in line with the business
community; and
WHEREAS the escalation of health care costs have been continuously monitored and assessed by the
County; and
WHEREAS the cost of retiree health care continues to escalate at a rate exceeding inflation making it
necessary to develop economical alternatives; and
WHEREAS the 2004 Kaiser/HRET Survey of Employer - Sponsored Health Benefits found the number of
large employers offering medical benefits to retirees dropped from 66% in 1998 to 36% in 2004, and 8%
of employers eliminated subsidized medical benefits for future retirees last year and 11% are likely to
terminate them this year; and
WHEREAS retirement health care benefits for new employees should be adjusted to better reflect the
marketplace and to further contain costs while maintaining a reasonable competitive employee
compensation package; and
WHEREAS a "Retirement Health Savings Plan" alternative would allow the County to further contain
costs while offering employees a plan in which to save for health care upon retirement; and
WHEREAS the plan also allows employees currently covered by the County's Retirement Health Plan the
option to contribute to the Retirement Health Savings Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the Retirement Health
Savings Plan for full-time eligible employees hired on or after January 1, 2006, as contained in the
attached report and that the Retirement Health Savings Plan shall be the only retiree health, dental, and
vision plan available for employees hired after this date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that part-time eligible employees hired on or after January 1, 2006, will not
be eligible for County contributions to the retirement health savings account nor are they eligible for any
retiree health, dental, or vision coverage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assets of the plan shall be held in trust, with the County Voluntary
Employees' Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Board serving as trustee, for the exclusive benefit of Plan
participants and their beneficiaries.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County's contribution for full-time eligible employees hired on or
after January 1, 2006, shall be $50 bi-weekly. The County's contribution applies to non-represented
employees and represented employees whose collective bargaining agreement provides for this change.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of “Summary” Retirement Health Savings Account (RHS), and Vantagecare Retirement Health
Savings Plan, on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #05258)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above reference resolution
and finds:
1. Due to the rapidly increasing cost of providing retiree health care, most of the business
community has implemented alternatives to the traditional employer paid health care.
2. In order to maintain the on-going fiscal stability of the County and to continue to provide
employee benefits in line with the business community, the Human Resource Department
proposes to establish a “Retirement Health Savings Plan”.
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3. Under this plan, non-represented employees, and represented employees whose
contract provides for this change, hired after January 1, 2006 will have a Retirement
Health Savings Account (RHS) rather than Oakland County’s traditional health, dental, or
vision coverage when they retire.
4. The County will contribute $1,300 per year ($50 per pay) of pre-tax dollars to each RHS
account. This is a flat dollar contribution regardless of an individual employee’s rate of
pay. New hires and current employees may also contribute a portion of pre-tax dollars to
their RHS account.
5. Like the current system, a new hire must complete 15 years of County service in order to
be vested at 60% of the County’s contribution in the retirement health care system. The
percentage of vestment will increase 4% per year, for each year of service, after 15
years, until the new hire is fully vested at 25 years of service. Employee’s contributions
are always 100% vested.
6. Implementation of this plan would effectively close entrance to the County’s Voluntary
Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) after January 1, 2006. This will limit the
amount the County must contribute to the VEBA as well as the amount of Other Post
Employment Benefits (OPEB) obligations the County must report on its financial
statements. These limits, however, will not appear immediately, but over time as new
hires are shifted to the RHS system.
7. Based upon a 5% turnover factor estimated contributions would approximate $295,000,
which would be paid from the Fringe Benefit Fund. As new employees are hired, the
annual contribution will increase. However, the annual contribution to the RHS should be
more than offset by a decrease in the VEBA contribution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Jamian supported by Moss the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Zack to propose the resolution “Lay on the Table”.
Chairperson Bill Bullard stated there will be no discussion as this motion is not a debatable issue.
Vote on motion to “Lay on the Table”:
AYES: Melton, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Coleman, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory,
Hatchett. (10)
NAYS: Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Wilson, Bullard,
Crawford, Douglas, Jamian, Kowall. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the motion failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Melton supported by Nash the resolution be amended to add a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that annually the Personnel Committee will re-evaluate the
amount being contributed for each employee and representatives of the employee unions
and representatives of non-represented employees will be invited to testify.
Discussion on Commissioner Melton’s amendment followed.
Nancy Scarlet, Director of Human Resources, addressed the Board in regards to the Retirement Health
Savings Plan.
Further discussion on Commissioner Melton’s amendment followed.
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Commissioner Melton requested Nancy Scarlet, Director of Human Resources, address the Board to
comment on whether unions were invited to comment on the Retirement Health Savings Plan, and were
there any written comments received. Nancy Scarlet addressed the Board.
Commissioner Douglas addressed the Board and stated she wished to propose an amendment to
Commissioner Melton’s amendment or if Commissioner Melton would withdraw his amendment she
would introduce a new version of his amendment. Chairperson Bill Bullard asked Commissioner Douglas
what that amendment would be if presented. Commissioner Douglas read her proposed amendment.
Commissioner Melton withdrew his amendment and Commissioner Nash withdrew his support to the
amendment.
Moved by Douglas supported by Melton the resolution be amended to add a BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Retirement Health Savings Plan be evaluated and
reviewed annually by the Fringe Benefits Review Committee, the Personnel Committee
and the Finance Committee.
Discussion followed on Commissioner Douglas’ amendment.
Commissioner Melton asked Chairperson Bill Bullard to respond on whether the Fringe Benefit Review
Committee reviewed the Retirement Health Saving Plan. Commissioner Douglas and Nancy Scarlet,
Director of Human Resources, addressed the Board in response to this matter.
Commissioner Scott moved to “call the question”. There was no support.
Discussion continued on Commissioner Douglas’ amendment.
Vote on Commissioner Douglas’ amendment:
AYES: Melton, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Rogers, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Coleman,
Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Kowall. (16)
NAYS: Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Scott, Wilson, Crawford, Jamian, Long. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Discussion on resolution, as amended followed.
Nancy Scarlet, Director of Human Resources, addressed the Board to answer Commissioner Potter’s
questions and concerns.
Discussion on resolution, as amended continued.
Commissioner Woodward asked for a “Point of Clarification” on the Retirement Health Care Savings Plan.
Doug Williams, Retirement Administrator, addressed the Board in response to this issue.
Discussion on resolution, as amended continued.
Chairperson Bill Bullard stated a “Yes” vote would be in support of the resolution, as amended and a “No”
vote would oppose the resolution, as amended.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Bullard, Crawford, Douglas, Jamian, Kowall, Long. (16)
NAYS: Nash, Woodward, Zack, Coleman, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Melton. (9)
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A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05273
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 4TH QUARTERLY
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Plan approved by the Board of Commissioners for Salary Grades 1
- 21 provides a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary grade
placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the 4th Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2005 identifies the job studies conducted and the
salary grade changes recommended by the Human Resources Department after completion of this
review process; and
WHEREAS funds have been established in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement salary
grade changes resulting from Salary Administration Quarterly Report recommendations; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Fund for the recommended classification
change in Parks and Recreation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes
implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 4th Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2005, which
includes the following classification changes:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Position Number
Chief - Golf 15 16 5060101-02677
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following unused classification title be deleted:
Chief – Telephone Communications
Supervisor – Child Support Accounting
Supervisor – Child Support Banking
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT (MISC. #05261)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF
PONTIAC FOR LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT THROUGH THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING
AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above titled resolution on November 1, 2005,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05261
BY: Commissioners Mattie McKinney Hatchett, District #10 and Tim Melton, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF
PONTIAC FOR LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT THROUGH THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING
AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on October 6, 2005, the City Council of the City of Pontiac adopted a resolution authorizing
the Finance Director of the City of Pontiac to submit an application (the “Application”) for local assistance
from the County of Oakland (the “County”) through the Oakland County Building Authority (the “Authority”)
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to finance the approximately $19.6 million project described in Appendix A attached hereto (the “Project”)
which application has been submitted; and
WHEREAS the project consists of the financing of cash expenditures made to the Phoenix Plaza, as part
of the Plaza's Master Plan, including construction of stairs and other improvements to the amphitheater;
and
WHEREAS the project also includes financing of additional improvements, most notably, the addition of
permanent seating in the Amphitheater; and
WHEREAS the Project includes refinancing of all or a portion of the currently outstanding City of Pontiac
General Building Authority Bonds, Series 2002. The amount of such refunding will be determined at the
time of the sale; and
WHEREAS in order for the County to proceed with processing the application, the Board of
Commissioners must adopt a resolution approving the request; and.
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize proceeding with the steps to be followed for
the Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland,
pursuant to the policy and procedures established in Miscellaneous Resolution #01182, accepts the
application from the City of Pontiac for the "Project" requesting local assistance from the County of
Oakland through the Oakland County Building Authority for the financing of an approximately $19.6
million project (as described in the application); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. The Project described in Appendix A attached hereto is authorized to be received and referred to
the Planning and Building Committee.
2. The Review Committee provided for by Miscellaneous Resolution #01182 adopted by this Board
of Commissioners on July 19, 2001 (the “Resolution”) shall proceed to review the project and
submit a recommendation, in accordance with the Resolution approved by the Board of
Commissioners.
3. All activities involved in the refinancing of existing bonds and financing of new debt for this project
shall comply with the standing rules of the Board of Commissioners, Miscellaneous Resolution
#01182 and the procedures established by Oakland County for Local Assistance Projects funded
through the Oakland County Building Authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following the Board of Commissioner's approval of the City of Pontiac
application for a Local Assistance Project through the Oakland County Building Authority, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners will initiate through its committee process the consideration of a
resolution authorizing publishing the notice of intent and approving contract, a resolution approving the
refunding and a resolution approving sublease with the City of Pontiac, if applicable.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TIM MELTON, MATTIE HATCHETT
Copy of Application for Assistance with Local Building Project, Attachment A – Resolution of the Pontiac
City Council, Attachment B – Financial Questionnaire, Attachment C – Residential Property Profile,
Attachment D – Site Plan and Area Map, Attachment E – Verification of Property Information, Attachment
F – Environmental Assessment Checklist, and Memo from Bob Daddow regarding Pontiac Bond Issue –
Application on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Hatchett supported by Melton the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Hatchett supported by Melton the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
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Vote on resolution:
AYES: Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Woodward, Zack,
Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall,
Long, Melton, Middleton. (24)
NAYS: Wilson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05274
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – JACOBS DRAINAGE DISTRICT DRAIN BONDS – FULL FAITH
AND CREDIT RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the Jacobs Drain, by resolution adopted on October 18, 2005,
authorized and provided for the issuance by the Jacobs Drainage Districts of its Drain Bonds, Series
2005A (the "Bonds") in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,000,000 to defray part of the
cost of the Jacobs Drain; 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 at the time of sale by the Oakland
County Drain Commissioner as Chairman of the Drainage Board for the Jacobs Drain; 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 of Oakland (the "County") for the payment of the principal of
and interest on the Bonds (the "Bonds"); and
WHEREAS the Jacobs Drain is necessary to protect and preserve the public health and, therefore, it is in
the best interest of the County that the Bonds be sold.
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 West 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 nearly final and final
official statement for the Bonds, to cause the preparation of those portions of the nearly
final and final official statement that pertain to the County, and to do all other things
necessary for compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the "Rule"). The County Treasurer is authorized to execute and
deliver such certificates and to do all other things that are necessary to effectuate the
sale and delivery of the Bonds.
5. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver in the name and on
behalf of the County (i) a certificate of the County to comply with the requirements for a
continuing disclosure undertaking of the County pursuant to subsection (b)(5) of the Rule
and (ii) amendments to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of
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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
Copy of Special Assessment Roll No. 1 for Jacobs Drain, and Preliminary Estimate of Cost (Bond Sale)
on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05275
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - ACCEPTANCE OF AT SYSTEMS DONATED VEHICLE FOR USE BY
THE SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS AT Systems, Inc, a Delaware Corporation desires to donate a used armored vehicle (VIN
#3FEWF8018XMA21001) to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is willing to accept this vehicle; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will be responsible for all costs associated with
maintenance of the vehicle (Forfeiture funds); and
WHEREAS the vehicle will be used for training purposes and as a tactical support vehicle for events
requiring armored support, traffic control and or rescue and transport of the SRT; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #83204, Procedure for Acceptance of a Gift Donation from Private
Sources, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on July 14, 1984, provides for official acknowledgment
and acceptance of gifts, with financial implication to the County, by the Board of Commissioners through
signed resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges
and accepts the Armored Vehicle from AT Systems and authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to
approve the attached Used Vehicle Donation agreement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of AT Systems Used Vehicle Donation to Law Enforcement Donation Agreement on file in County
Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05276
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT PURCHASE OF NEW DIGITAL MAILING MACHINES IN
COMPLIANCE WITH POSTAL DIRECTIVE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the four divisions of the Oakland County 52nd District Courts are required to comply with U.S.
Postal Directive mandating the use of digital mailing machines incorporating “Weigh-on-the-Way”
technologies, to replace the analog mailing systems currently in use. They must be in place by
January 1, 2006; and
WHEREAS this new digital mailing postage system will weigh each piece of mail, apply the correct
postage, seal envelopes, enable the replenishing of the postage meter by phone modem, and increase
speed and efficiency of processing each court’s mailing volume; and
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WHEREAS also, this new system will reduce exposure to fraud, provide improved, timely reporting of all
user account information and will allow for flexibility in meeting future postage rate changes; and
WHEREAS request for quotations (RFQ) have been received and reviewed, and live demonstrations
were presented before the review committee; and
WHEREAS vendor Pitney Bowes was chosen because they presented the best technical and cost
effective solution; and
WHEREAS the total cost of the new digital mailing machine systems is $63,548 consisting of four (4)
digital mailing machines for $54,124 (in one time capital cost), and an ongoing operating cost consisting
of a yearly maintenance agreement cost of $6,340, and yearly meter lease cost of $3,084; and
WHEREAS the contract will be awarded through the Oakland County Purchasing Division, in accordance
with County purchasing procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves this
acquisition for the new digital mailing system.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05277
BY: Eric Coleman, District #23
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - AUTHORIZATION TO LAUNCH NACO'S PRESCRIPTION
DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS recognizing that the rising cost of prescription drugs coupled with the growing population of
the uninsured has created a crisis for many citizens in our country, the National Association of Counties
(NACo) has established a free discount card program to enable local counties to assist their residents by
establishing a program that offers savings off of the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs; and
WHEREAS under this program, the overall average savings is 20%. The savings range from 13% to 35%
on purchases of drugs at a local pharmacy and up to 50% on mail order purchases. The average savings
is $12.38 per prescription in the NACo program; and
WHEREAS a significant advantage of these discount drug cards is that they may be used by all county
residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage; and
WHEREAS the NACo prescription drug discount card offers significant savings for seniors, the uninsured
and underinsured residents of our county. Residents do not have to be Medicare beneficiaries to be
eligible for this program; and
WHEREAS the NACo prescription drug discount card also affords those fortunate enough to have
prescription coverage with the added benefit of using the card to save money on drugs that are not
currently covered by their health plan; and
WHEREAS the NACo prescription drug discount card offers family coverage with just one card, which
may be used any time that a prescription is not covered by insurance. There are no restrictions and no
limits on how many times the card may be used; and
WHEREAS a national network of more than 57,000 participating retail pharmacies will honor the NACo
prescription discount card; and
WHEREAS the program offers Oakland County the added cost-savings benefit in that it may be used to
reduce the prescription drug costs for the county's jail population; and
WHEREAS the NACo prescription drug discount program offers price savings. There is no cost to
Oakland County to participate in this program and there is no cost to the citizens using the discount card
program; and
WHEREAS the program is easy for consumers to use and understand. Citizens do not have to fill out any
forms to participate. The cards are distributed to citizens with a brochure and can be used immediately by
anyone who needs it; and
WHEREAS Oakland County can easily make this program available, as there are no enrollment fees or
requirements to maintain a database of who receives or uses the discount card.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
recognizes the benefit of making the NACo prescription drug program available for our county residents
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and approves entering into the attached AdvancePCS Health L.P. Managed Pharmacy Benefit Services
Agreement Consumer Card Program (Agreement).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the attached
AdvancePCS Health L.P. Managed Pharmacy Benefit Services Agreement Consumer Card Program.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC COLEMAN, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
MATTIE HATCHETT, DAVID COULTER, DAVID
WOODWARD, HUGH CRAWFORD, VINCENT
GREGORY, CHUCK MOSS, JIM NASH, BILL
BULLARD, HELAINE ZACK, TIM MELTON,
GEORGE SUAREZ
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #05278
BY: Commissioner Eileen T. Kowall, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - WEST NILE VIRUS FUND DISBURSEMENT POLICY
EXTENSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #05091 -
West Nile Virus Fund Disbursement Policy; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #05091 established a plan to distribute $500,000 to local cities,
villages and townships to assist with mosquito control measures; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #05091 required applications for West Nile Virus Fund
reimbursements and/or pre-project authorizations were to be filed by August 1, 2005; and
WHEREAS several communities have indicated that additional time is needed in order to submit a proper
application for reimbursement; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the health and safety of the citizens of Oakland County to extend
the deadline for application, enabling each community an opportunity to seek assistance in their mosquito
control measures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
amends Miscellaneous Resolution #05091 - West Nile Virus Fund Disbursement Policy in order to extend
the application deadline for reimbursements from August 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
EILEEN KOWALL
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 11:36 a.m. to the call of the Chair or December 8, 2005, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson