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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
April 6, 2006
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, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long,
Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Woodward, Zack. (22)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Coulter, Melton. (2)
EXCUSED ABSENCE PER MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04228: Coleman. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Dave Woodward.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Palmer supported by Suarez the minutes of the March 23, 2006 Board Meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Kowall supported by Jamian the agenda be approved as printed.
AYES: Bullard, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long,
Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Woodward, Zack. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved as printed.
Commissioners Jim Nash and Mike Rogers, along with Chairperson Bill Bullard, presented a proclamation
to the City of Farmington Hills for receiving national recognition for its work with the Inkster Road Right-of-
Way Improvement Project. The City of Farmington Hills was selected as the 2006 Audrey Nelson
Community Development Achievement Award recipient for its improvement efforts. The City of
Farmington Hills was proclaimed commendation for its extraordinary achievement.
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The following people addressed the Board: Christopher Cummins of the Oakland County Historical
Commission (copy of invitation to a free workshop titled Hanging by a Thread: Care and Conservation of
Your Textiles by The Oakland County Historical Commission on file in County Clerk’s office), and Bill
McMaster of Taxpayers United.
Moved by Potter supported by Gershenson the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion appears on
page 168.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06072
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE
2006 ROOF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM – COURTHOUSE TOWER AND COURTHOUSE WEST
WING PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2006 Capital Improvement Program includes funding in the amount of
$580,000 for the 2006 Roof Replacement Program; and
WHEREAS the 2006 Roof Replacement Program will replace roofing of the Courthouse Tower and the
Courthouse West Wing; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee on October 18, 2005 authorized advertising and receipt
of bids for the replacement of roofing for the Courthouse Tower and Courthouse West Wing; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Purchasing Division procedures, bids for the 2006 Roof Replacement
Program – Courthouse Tower and Courthouse West Wing Project were received and reviewed on
February 27, 2006; and
WHEREAS the lowest responsible bidder is Royal Roofing, of Orion Township, Michigan with a bid in the
amount of $365,340; and
WHEREAS total project costs of $395,000 are recommended by the Facilities Engineering Division and
are available in the Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100), including the contract award
of $365,340, Landscape Restoration costs of $11,000, and contingency of $18,660.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an award of contract
for the 2006 Roof Replacement Program for the Courthouse Tower and Courthouse West Wing to Royal
Roofing of Orion Township, Michigan in the amount of $365,340.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the
amount of $395,000 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Fund (#40100) to the Project Work
Order Fund (#40400) to establish the 2006 Roof Replacement Program – Courthouse Tower and
Courthouse West Wing Project (#100000000874).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget is amended as follows:
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND #40100
1040101-989999-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($395,000)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND #40400
1040101-989999-695500-40100 Transfer In $395,000
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT (MISC. #06072)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING – AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE
2006 ROOF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM – COURTHOUSE TOWER AND COURTHOUSE WEST WING
PROJECT
To the Oakland County Finance Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the bids received for the above-referenced
project on March 28, 2006 reports with the recommendation that the County enter into a contract with
Royal Roofing in the amount of $365,340.00 for a total project cost of $395,000.00, including contingency.
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Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I submit the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 168.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06073
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE
BOOT CAMP BUILDING ADDITION PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2006 Capital Improvement Program includes funding in the amount of
$600,000 for the Boot Camp Building Addition Project; and
WHEREAS the project includes construction of a Boot Camp Building Addition at the Trusty Camp in
Auburn Hills, Michigan; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee on October 18, 2005 authorized advertising and receipt
of bids for the Boot Camp Building Addition Project; and
WHEREAS Facilities Engineering reported to the Planning and Building Committee on January 24, 2006
that project costs will exceed the original project budget of $600,000 due to increased renovation and
previously unknown conditions, including inclusion of additional bed capacity, separate toilet facilities for
female inmates, a fire suppression system, special foundations due to poor soil conditions, and removal
of an inadequate air distribution system; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Purchasing Division procedures, bids for the project were received and
reviewed on March 13, 2006; and
WHEREAS the lowest responsible bidder is Sorensen Gross Construction Company of Flint, Michigan
with a bid in the amount of $569,000; and
WHEREAS total project costs of $778,000 are recommended by the Facilities Engineering Division,
including the contract award of $569,000, Engineering Design Consultants of $51,000, FM&O Shut-
down/start-up and Landscaping of $15,000, Municipal Reviews and Permits of $41,000, and Contingency
of $102,000; and
WHEREAS funding for the project is available in the Fiscal Year 2006 Capital Improvement
Program/Building Improvement Fund (#40100), including Estimated Carry-Forward from the Previous
Year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an award of contract
for the Boot Camp Building Addition Project to Sorensen Gross Construction Company of Flint, Michigan
in the amount of $569,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the
amount of $778,000 from the Capital Improvement Program/Building Improvement Fund (#40100) to the
Project Work Order Fund (#40400) to establish the Boot Camp Building Addition Project
(#100000000875).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget is amended as follows:
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND #40100
1040101-989999-788001-40400 Transfer Out ($778,000)
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND #40400
1040101-989999-695500-40100 Transfer In $778,000
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 6, 2006
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REPORT (MISC. #06073)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES ENGINEERING – AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE
BOOT CAMP BUILDING ADDITION PROJECT
To the Oakland County Finance Committee
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the bids received for the above-referenced
project on March 28, 2006 reports with the recommendation that the County enter into a contract with
Sorensen Gross Construction Company in the amount of $569,000 for a total project cost of $778,000,
including contingency.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I submit the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 168.)
*REPORT (MISC. #06050)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR SECOND CHANCE ACT OF 2005 TO
PROVIDE COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH RECIDIVISM PREVENTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-titled resolution on March 27, 2006,
recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06050
BY: Commissioners Mattie Hatchett, District #10 and Eric S. Wilson, District #3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR SECOND CHANCE ACT OF 2005 TO
PROVIDE COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH RECIDIVISM PREVENTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Second Chance Act of 2005: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention amends
the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize, rewrite, and expand provisions
regarding adult and juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects; and
WHEREAS the Second Chance Act of 2005 authorizes funds to: (1) provide structured post-release
housing and transitional housing; (2) facilitate specified collaboration to promote the employment of
people released from prison and jail; (3) carry out programs that support children of incarcerated parents;
and (4) establish or expand the use of reentry courts; and
WHEREAS House Resolution 1704 and Senate Bill 1934 are both federal bills that have been introduced
to reauthorize the grant program of the Department of Justice for reentry of offenders into the community
and to establish a task force on Federal programs and activities relating to the reentry of offenders; and
WHEREAS Oakland County recognizes the importance of efforts to reduce recidivism rates for ex-
offenders and improving the transition for these offenders from prison back into the community; and
WHEREAS research demonstrates the effectiveness of improved family relationships in reducing
recidivism and preventing children from committing crimes. Improved outcomes for returning offenders is
strongly linked to improved family stability. Stronger family interactions will result in lower recidivism for
offenders and fewer children of offenders committing crimes; and
WHEREAS the Second Chance Act of 2005 will provide a second chance for these ex-offenders, and the
children and families that depend on them. It's about strengthening communities and ensuring safe
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS a relatively modest investment in offender reentry efforts compares very well with the costly
alternative of building more and more prisons for these ex-offenders to return to if they are unable to
successfully reenter their communities and instead are rearrested and reconvicted of more crimes; and
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WHEREAS the Second Chance Act of 2005 also requires that federal departments with a role in offender
reentry efforts to coordinate and work together; to make sure there aren't duplicative efforts or funding
gaps; and to coordinate reentry research.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports federal legislation to authorize the Second Chance Act of 2005: Community Safety Through
Recidivism Prevention.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to
forward a copy of this adopted resolution to the Senate Judiciary Committee, House Judiciary Committee,
House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, House Education and the Workforce
Committee, House Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness, House Subcommittee on Select
Education, the Oakland County delegation to the United States House of Representatives and United
States Senate and the Oakland County legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MATTIE HATCHETT, ERIC WILSON, GEORGE
SUAREZ, MARCIA GERSHENSON, TIM
MELTON, DAVID COULTER, JIM NASH,
VINCENT GREGORY, HELAINE ZACK, ERIC
COLEMAN, DAVID WOODWARD, CHUCK
MOSS, EILEEN KOWALL, BILL BULLARD
(The vote for this motion appears on page 168.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06074
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - CALENDAR YEAR 2006 ASSISTANCE FOR SURVEY,
MONUMENTATION AND REMONUMENTATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this is an ongoing grant funded by the State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic
Growth; and
WHEREAS the grant award of $965,639 consists of $565,639 in current program costs and $400,000 as
reimbursement for past expedited expenditures; and
WHEREAS no additional personnel or local match is required; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS approximately 4,128 corners have been remonumented and approved by the Peer Review
process and 103 corners are currently being remonumented through the Remonumentation Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Assistance for Survey, Monumentation and Remonumentation Grant for the period of January 1, 2006
through December 31, 2006 in the amount of $965,639.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is
authorized to execute said agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that with acceptance of the grant, the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby appoints the County Clerk/Register of Deeds, or her designee, as the Grant
Administrator.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
continuation of the Remonumentation Program.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review – Clerk/Register of Deeds, and Application for a Survey and Remonumentation
Grant Year 2006 on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06074)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – CALENDAR YEAR 2006 ASSISTANCE FOR SURVEY,
MONUMENTATION AND REMONUMENTATION 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 resolution authorizes acceptance of a grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and
Economic Growth for on-going funding of the Remonumentation program.
2. The grant award is for Calendar Year 2006 in the amount of $965,639.
3. $565,639 will fund current program costs and $400,000 is reimbursement for expedited
expenditures.
4. No county match is required.
5. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Special Revenue Fund budget is
recommended as follows:
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND #29220 Adopted Change Amended
Revenue FY 2006 FY 2006 FY 2006
2010401-172180-615571 Grant-State $983,136 ($17,497) $965,639
Total Special Revenue Fund Revenue $983,136 ($17,497) $965,639
Expenditures
2010401-172180-702010 Salaries $ 71,059 $ -0- $ 71,059
2010401-172180-722740 Fringes $ 47,641 $ -0- $ 47,641
2010401-172180-730709 Fees-Per Diem $ 15,000 $ -0- $ 15,000
2010401-172180-740128 Remon. Exp. $849,436 ($17,497) $831,939
Total Special Revenue Fund Expenses $983,136 ($17,497) $965,639
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 168.)
*REPORT (MISC. #06067)
BY: Personnel Committee, Greg Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS/BUILDING
SAFETY UNIT – ADJUSTED WORK SCHEDULE OPTION FOR SHIFT SUPERVISOR – BUILDING
SAFETY, SAFETY DISPATCHER AND BUILDING SAFETY ATTENDANT CLASSIFICATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the Miscellaneous Resolution #06067 on March 29, 2006,
reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06067
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS/BUILDING
SAFETY UNIT - ADJUSTED WORK SCHEDULE OPTION FOR SHIFT SUPERVISOR - BUILDING
SAFETY, SAFETY DISPATCHER AND BUILDING SAFETY ATTENDANT CLASSIFICATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Merit Rule 2, Section 2.10.1.2 defines a normal workweek as eight hours, it also provides that
"Exceptions may be made in departments or divisions which have received approval from the Board of
Commissioners and the County Executive to adopt work schedules other than eight hours per day, such
as 4/40, flex time, etc."; and
WHEREAS the Manager - Facilities Maintenance and Operations (FM&O) has reviewed the work
schedules and duties performed by employees in the Shift Supervisor-Building Safety, Safety Dispatcher
and Building Safety Attendant classifications; and
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WHEREAS the Manager - FM&O has submitted a request to adopt a flexible work schedule for the
employees in these classifications as determined appropriate by the Manager and as permitted in Merit
Rule 2, Section 2.10.1.2; and
WHEREAS Facilities Maintenance and Operations has reviewed the overtime expenditures for the
Building Safety unit and found that the option of a flexible work week could reduce overtime expenditures;
and
WHEREAS overtime for these classifications will be paid after 40 hours in a workweek as required by the
Fair Labor Standards Act; and
WHEREAS Human Resources has reviewed and supports this proposal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Manager - Facilities Maintenance and Operations the option to assign a flexible work schedule to
employees in the classifications of Shift Supervisor-Building Safety, Safety Dispatcher and Building
Safety Attendant as permitted in Merit Rule 2, Section 2.10.1.2.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that overtime be paid only after 40 hours in a workweek for these
classifications, as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 168.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06075
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF RECOVERED AND STOLEN
PROPERTY IN SPRING AUCTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the provisions of Act 54 of the Public Act of 1959, as amended, requires board authorization
for the disposal of recovered and stolen property that has been unclaimed for six (6) months; and
WHEREAS the Department of Central Services conducts a spring and fall auction for the County of
Oakland; and
WHEREAS the spring auction will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff of Oakland County, by letter of March 22, 2006, has requested the authority of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners to proceed with the sale of the aforementioned items, as
detailed in the attached list, in the spring auction.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Sheriff of
Oakland County to dispose of unclaimed property in the manner prescribed in Act 54 of the Public Acts of
1959, as amended.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of memo from Mark Newman, Captain of Technical Services Division in regards to Disposal of Held
Property, and Oakland County Auction List on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 168.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06076
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER – DATA SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office has been offered a $10,000 award from the
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Acquisition Management (FA), to participate in the
Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Drug-Related Death Reporting System (NDDRS) “pilot
program” for data sharing; and
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WHEREAS the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Drug-Related Death Reporting System
(NDDRS) data will help present a more complete indicator of the nature and extent of drug-related
deaths. Specifically, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) funds will be used to reimburse the
County for a wireless laptop and wireless service, so data can be entered remotely; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office agrees to participate in the “pilot program” by
entering “toxicology positive” cases into the National Drug-Related Death Reporting System’s (NDDRS)
database; and
WHEREAS the period of performance for this agreement between the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) and Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office is August 15, 2005 to August 14, 2006.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and authorizes the agreement between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the
County of Oakland for the contract award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the agreement and to approve an extensions or changes within fifteen percent (15%) of the
original award, which is consistent with the original agreement as approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Memo from Mike Blaszczak in regards to Medical Examiner Federal Drug Enforcement
Administration (D.E.A.) National Drug Related Death Reporting System, Memorandum of Understanding
Between the Drug Enforcement Administration and Oakland County, Michigan the Office of the Chief
Medical Examiner, Performance Work Statement for Data Entry into the National Drug-Related Death
Reporting System Web-Form from Medical Examiner’s Offices Participating in the NDDRS Pilot Program,
NDDRS Quarterly Participant Report, and DEA Contractor Data Call (FTE) on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06076)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER – DATA SHARING AGREEMENT
WITH THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office has been offered a $10,000 award for the
period of August 15, 2005 to August 14, 2006, from the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA), Office of Acquisition Management (FA), to participate in their “pilot program” by
entering “toxicology positive” cases into the National Drug-Related Death Reporting System’s
(NDDRS) database.
2. The data will help present a more complete indicator of the nature and extent of drug-related
deaths.
3. The funds will be used to reimburse the County for the purchase of a wireless laptop at a cost
of $1,500, quarterly equipment rate of $1,186 ($593/quarter x two) and wireless service for
$275 ($55/month x five) for the balance of Fiscal Year 2006, so data can be entered
remotely.
4. The balance of the funding will be used to reimburse the County for personnel expenses
which have already been included in the budget.
5. The ongoing operating costs will be billed in the County Executive’s Recommended Budget
for Fiscal Year 2007 and Fiscal Year 2008.
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6. A budget amendment is recommended as follows:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2006
Revenue
1070601-132030-631253 Miscellaneous $10,000
Expenditure
1070601-132030-774636 Info Tech Operations 1,186
1070601-132030-778675 Telephone Communications 275
9010101-989999-788001 Transfer out to IT Fund 1,500
9090101-196030-730359 Contingency 7,039
$10,000
Total General Fund $ -0-
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND (#63600)
Revenue
1080101-152000-695500 Trf in from General Fund $ 1,500
1080101-152000-631372 OC Depts Operations 1,186
$ 2,686
Expenditure
1080601-152010-750154 Expendable Equipment Exp $ 1,500
Est. Chg in Fund Equity $ 1,186
TELEPHONE FUND (#67500)
Revenue
1080601-152000-632009 Sale Phone Svc Internal $ 275
Expenditure
1080601-152000-730324 Communication $ 275
Total Telephone Fund $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 168.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06068
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS - TORNADO
WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No.'s 7865, 7971,
and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within
the Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as has been the policy
previously established by the Board of Commissioners by various Miscellaneous Resolutions, whereby
local units pay seventy-five percent with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical
costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS Rochester Hills, has executed the attached purchase agreement; and
WHEREAS Rochester Hills, has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total estimated cost of two
sirens; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, Rochester Hills agrees that Oakland
County will retain ownership of the sirens and will be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical
costs for said sirens purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
contract with Rochester Hills for the purchase of two (2) tornado sirens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is contingent upon the execution
of the attached written agreement between the County and the City of Rochester Hills.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
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Copy of Rochester Hills Tornado Sirens Budget Summary, and Severe Weather Warning System
Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and City of Rochester Hills on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06068)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – TORNADO
WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
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 recognizes that the City of Rochester Hills has issued a purchase agreement
for the purchase of two (2) warning sirens and has requested to become part of the County’s
centrally activated tornado warning system.
2. The total cost of the sirens is $42,000.
3. The City of Rochester Hills has agreed to pay $31,500, seventy-five percent (75%) of the
estimated cost of the sirens.
4. The County of Oakland will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated cost, $10,500.
5. Consistent with past agreements, the County will retain ownership and be responsible for the
maintenance and electrical costs for the sirens.
6. Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2006 Emergency Response and Preparedness budget
to cover cost.
7. No additional budget amendments are necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton,
Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack,
Bullard. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda, (with accompanying reports being accepted) were adopted.
Commissioner Chuck Moss stated there were no resolutions from the Finance Committee on the Regular
Agenda to report.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06066
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: ACT 196 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY - MILLAGE REQUEST FOR
AUGUST 8, 2006, BALLOT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on March 30, 1995, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous
Resolution #95083, Act 196 Public Transportation Authority-Articles of Incorporation, establishing the
Oakland County Public Transportation Authority (OCPTA); and
WHEREAS in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, as adopted and amended, Article VI, OCPTA
may not place a millage question before its member communities without the prior authorization of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the granting of authorization by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
right of voters residing in public transit authority opt-in communities to choose whether or not they wish to
continue their support of public transit; and
WHEREAS the granting of authorization by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does not
constitute either support or non-support of this particular millage issue; and
WHEREAS 22 Oakland County communities, including the Cities of Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham,
Clawson, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Oak Park,
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Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield and Troy; the Townships of West Bloomfield, Royal Oak
and Bloomfield; and the Villages of Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Franklin, have chosen to retain
membership in the OCPTA and have, either in 1995 and/or in 1998, voted to adopt a millage in support of
public transportation services for their communities; and
WHEREAS the millage approved by transit authority area voters in 2002 expires with the 2005 tax year;
and
WHEREAS the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) has indicated that a
continued rate of .60 mills is needed to serviceably fund the needs of the public transit dependent, the
senior and the disabled communities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Oakland County Public Transportation Authority to utilize Section 18 of the Act 196, MCL
124.468 (Property Taxation), for the purpose of placing before voters residing in the OCPTA area the
proposition of establishing a .60 millage rate for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, inclusive, to
support public transportation within the OCPTA area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners recommends the proposition be placed
on the August 8, 2006 primary election ballot.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners recommends the proposition form reflect
the withdrawal or addition of political subdivisions from or to the Authority if same occurs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is directed to do all things and provide all supplies
necessary for the placing of this question on the ballot as required by law.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Election Financing Agreement and Oakland County Public Transportation Authority State of
Michigan Resolution Calling Millage Election on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06066)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: ACT 196 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY – MILLAGE REQUEST FOR
AUGUST 8, 2006, BALLOT
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 authorizes the Oakland County Public Transportation Authority to utilize
Section 18 of the Act 196, MCL 124.468 (Property Taxation), for the purpose of placing
before voters residing in the OCPTA area the proposition of establishing a .60 millage rate for
the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, inclusive, to support public transportation within the
OCPTA area.
2. The proposition is to be placed on the August 8, 2006 primary election ballot.
3. There are no financial implications to the County by placing this proposition on the primary
election ballot for August 8, 2006.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Patterson supported by Moss the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Moss supported by Middleton the last WHEREAS paragraph and the NOW BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph be amended to change the millage rate from .60 to .59 to read as follows:
WHEREAS the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) has indicated
that a continued rate of .60 .59 mills is needed to serviceably fund the needs of the public transit
dependent, the senior and the disabled communities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Oakland County Public Transportation Authority to utilize Section 18 of the Act
196, MCL 124.468 (Property Taxation), for the purpose of placing before voters residing in the
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OCPTA area the proposition of establishing a .60 .59 millage rate for the years 2006, 2007, 2008
and 2009, inclusive, to support public transportation within the OCPTA area.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment was approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, (with fiscal note attached) was
adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #06049)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE INITIATIVE TO BRING BEFORE
MICHIGAN VOTERS A REPEAL OF THE SINGLE BUSINESS TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-titled resolution on March 27, 2006,
recommends that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06049
BY: Commissioners Greg Jamian, District 16 and Eric Wilson, District 3
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE INITIATIVE TO BRING BEFORE
MICHIGAN VOTERS A REPEAL OF THE SINGLE BUSINESS TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1975 the Michigan Legislature adopted PA 228, the Single Business Tax, which replaced
seven existing taxes; and
WHEREAS the Single Business Tax is a value added tax that was intended to stabilize state tax revenue
and allegedly simplify business taxes; and
WHEREAS subsequent amendments to the Single Business Tax have made it needlessly complex,
burdensome, unfair, and provably inconsistent with sound fiscal policy; and
WHEREAS the tax levied against employees payroll and employer provided health care is a significant
impediment to job and business growth in Michigan and contributes to the ranks of the medically
uninsured; and
WHEREAS Michigan’s Single Business Tax is the only major value-added tax (VAT) in the United States
and is a factor in Michigan having the second highest rate of unemployment in the nation; and
WHEREAS the Single Business Tax is a disincentive to capital investment, contributes to Michigan’s
anemic rate of job creation and retention, and is the cause of businesses closing and/or moving to states
with more favorable business climates; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has begun a petition drive to place repeal of
the Single Business Tax on the November 2006 ballot; and
WHEREAS repeal of the Single Business tax will be pro-Michigan, pro-jobs, pro-growth, pro-investment,
and encourage employer based health care; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners commend and support this initiative as
responsible stewardship of the economy of the State of Michigan and particularly of Southeast Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners support the
efforts of County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to bring repeal of the Single Business Tax before
Michigan’s voters to restore our economic future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Oakland County State
Legislators, the Oakland County Executive, and The Michigan Association of Counties.
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Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GREG JAMIAN, ERIC WILSON, BILL
BULLARD, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, HUGH
CRAWFORD, WILLIAM PATTERSON,
CHRISTINE LONG, CHARLES PALMER, JOHN
SCOTT, EILEEN KOWALL, JEFF POTTER,
CHUCK MOSS, MIKE ROGERS, WILLIAM
MOLNAR, THOMAS MIDDLETON
Moved by Jamian supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Jamian supported by Patterson the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
The Chairperson asked if there was any discussion.
Moved by Woodward supported by Zack the resolution be amended by adding a WHEREAS paragraph to
read as follows:
WHEREAS the elimination of the Single Business tax will result in a loss of nearly
$2 billion which equates to about 20% of Michigan’s general fund; and
Moved by Woodward supported by Zack to further amend the resolution to add a BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes
any cuts to higher education to pay for the elimination of the Single Business Tax; and
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment #1:
AYES: Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack. (7)
NAYS: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Wilson, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Moved by Woodward supported by Hatchett the resolution be amended by adding a WHEREAS
paragraph to read as follows:
WHEREAS the elimination of the Single Business tax will result in a loss of nearly
$2 billion which equates to about 20% of Michigan’s general fund; and
Moved by Woodward supported by Hatchett to further amend the resolution to add a BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes
any cuts to health care for the poor, including nursing home care, to pay for the
elimination of the Single Business Tax; and
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment #2:
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson. (7)
NAYS: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Wilson, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
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Moved by Woodward supported by Hatchett the resolution be amended by adding a BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes
applying a state tax on services rendered in Michigan to afford the elimination of the
Single Business Tax; and
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment #3:
AYES: Hatchett, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gregory. (7)
NAYS: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Wilson, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Douglas supported by Kowall to call the question.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to call the question carried.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Wilson, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (15)
NAYS: Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Marcia Gershenson and Vincent Gregory requested to go on record stating that they are
in support of Miscellaneous Resolution #06049 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE
INITIATIVE TO BRING BEFORE MICHIGAN VOTERS A REPEAL OF THE SINGLE BUSINESS TAX, but
they will not support its repeal without identifying an alternative revenue source to replace the tax.
REPORT (MISC. #06070)
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR BILL RESTRICTING PROTESTS AT
FUNERALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-titled resolution on March 27, 2006,
recommends that the resolution be adopted with the following amendments.
- Title (insert underlined language)
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06070 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS –
SUPPORT FOR BILL RESTRICTING PROTESTS AT MILITARY FUNERALS AT
NATIONAL CEMETERIES
- First BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED (insert underlined language)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports federal and state legislation to restrict protests at the funerals of military personnel
at national cemeteries and urges our federal and State of Michigan legislatures to adopt such
legislation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06070
BY: Commissioners Eric S. Wilson, District #3 and David Coulter, District #25
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SUPPORT FOR BILL RESTRICTING PROTESTS AT
FUNERALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS we join with citizens across the nation in honoring our brave military men and women who
each day place themselves in harms way to protect the freedom of every American and our Nation as a
whole; and
WHEREAS we have tremendous gratitude for the courage and selflessness exemplified by the members
of the armed forces, at home and abroad; and
WHEREAS when a member of the armed forces gives the ultimate sacrifice and dies in the line of duty,
the thoughts and prayers of the entire Nation are with the family of the deceased at such an
extraordinarily difficult time; and
WHEREAS the solemn private gathering of families peacefully mourning the loss of their husbands,
wives, sons or daughters, who died fighting for our nation, are violated when funeral ceremonies are
targeted for hateful picketing and public demonstrations; and
WHEREAS small groups from the Westboro Baptist Church, in Topeka, Kansas have protested at
funerals for servicemen who were stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. In several states, including Michigan,
this congregation's members have subjected grieving families to disrespectful verbal attacks, threats and
intimidation; and
WHEREAS to ensure that freedom and dignity are preserved and protected, U.S. Congressman Mike
Rogers from Michigan, is introducing legislation that will restrict protests at funerals at national cemeteries
for 60 minutes before or after a funeral, and will restrict any protests to remain 500 feet or more from the
grave site or individuals that they are protesting; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 2452 - the Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006, has been introduced in the
United States Senate to prohibit picketing at the funerals of members and former members of the armed
forces; and
WHEREAS the federal legislation will prohibit any state or local unit of government from issuing a permit
allowing, or otherwise authorizing, picketing during the funeral of a member or former member of the
armed forces. The proposed legislation will make it unlawful for any person to engage in picketing at the
funeral of a member or former member of the armed forces; and
WHEREAS at least 17 state legislatures this year have considered or already passed laws against
protesting at funerals.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby upholds
the principle that our fallen military personnel should be treated with honor and respect and that their
grieving families should have the undisturbed freedom to bury their loved ones - who so nobly served our
Country - in peace and dignity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports federal
and state legislation to restrict protests at the funerals of military personnel and urges our federal and
State of Michigan legislatures to adopt such legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Congressman Mike Rogers, the President of the United States, the Oakland County
delegation to the United States House and Senate, the Governor of the State of Michigan, the Oakland
County delegation to the Michigan Legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties, the National
Association of Counties, and the Oakland County lobbyists.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC WILSON, DAVID COULTER, JEFF
POTTER, CHARLES PALMER, CHUCK MOSS,
HUGH CRAWFORD, CHRISTINE LONG,
WILLIAM PATTERSON, EILEEN KOWALL,
WILLIAM MOLNAR, BILL BULLARD, JOHN
SCOTT, THOMAS MIDDLETON, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS, GREG JAMIAN, HELAINE ZACK,
DAVID WOODWARD, ERIC COLEMAN,
MATTIE HATCHETT, GEORGE SUAREZ, JIM
NASH, MIKE ROGERS
Moved by Wilson supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Wilson supported by Patterson the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was 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.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett,
Jamian. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Commissioner Greg Jamian stated there were no resolutions from the Personnel Committee on the
Regular Agenda to report.
Commissioner Charles Palmer stated there were no resolutions from the Planning and Building
Committee on the Regular Agenda to report.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06077
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND 2004-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oakland has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to
provide law enforcement services for the Township (Miscellaneous Resolution #03353); and
WHEREAS paragraph 24 of this Contract provided that an amendment to this Contract must be approved
by concurrent resolutions of both the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Charter Township
of Oakland Board; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oakland has approved a proposed amendment to the contract
(Schedule A and A-1, Sheriff's Deputies Contracted) which would add one (1) Deputy II (no-fill) and bring
the total number of contracted positions to fifteen (15); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Deputy II (no-fill) for the Charter Township of Oakland
under the terms of this contract.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves an
amendment to the original Schedule A and A-1 (Sheriff Deputies Contracted) of the Oakland County
Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of
Oakland to add one (1) Deputy II (no-fill).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one marked vehicle (with camera, mobile, prep and MDC) be added to
the County fleet.
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this amendment will take effect on April 29, 2006.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Schedule A – As Amended on April 29, 2006 – Sheriff’s Deputies Contracted for and to be
Assigned to Municipality, Schedule A-1 – As Amended on April 29, 2006 – Sheriff’s Deputies Contracted
for and to be Assigned to Municipality, and Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004-2008 Law
Enforcement Services Agreement with Charter Township of Oakland – Amendment 1 on file in County
Clerk’s Office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06078
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - ESTABLISHMENT OF
A REINSTATEMENT FEE FOR THE WEEKEND, WEEKDAY ALTERNATIVE FOR MISDEMEANANTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Weekend and Weekday Alternative for Misdemeanants (WWAM) program has been in
operation since 1997; and
WHEREAS the program handles an average of 10,500 offenders each year with approximately 875
terminations per year; and
WHEREAS these terminations are a result of the offender either not showing as scheduled, acting
inappropriately, or for testing positive for alcohol on a PBT among other reasons; and
WHEREAS these terminations represent lost revenue as a terminated offender has taken a space of a
potential participant that may have shown and paid the fee; and
WHEREAS approximately 63% of these terminated offenders are re-referred back into the program; and
WHEREAS reinstating an offender utilizes staff time and resources and some offenders are reinstated 2,
or more times; and
WHEREAS instituting a reinstatement fee may make offenders more responsible in attending on their
assigned day; and
WHEREAS the fee would not exceed the existing per diem rate of $15.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
WWAM program to institute a “reinstatement” fee of $15.00 beginning May 1, 2006 for any offender who
is terminated due to being late, not showing as scheduled, disciplinary problems, or for having a positive
PBT reading for alcohol.
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.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06079
BY: William D. Molnar, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH CARE STUDY GROUP
REPORTING EXTENSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #05049 established a Small Business Health Care (SBHC) Study
Group to determine the feasibility and requirements to establish a program in Oakland County that makes
affordable health care accessible through small businesses for their employees; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #05249 extended the SBHC Study Group’s reporting date to April
14, 2006, to allow for additional time to properly gather information; and
WHEREAS the SBHC Study Group continues to meet and gather information relative to considering the
establishment of a health care program to assist small businesses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes an extension of the Small Business Health Care Study Group’s reporting date for an additional
six months to allow for a complete and thorough review of the feasibility of Oakland County establishing a
health care program for small businesses.
Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
WILLIAM MOLNAR
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06080
BY: Commissioners Marcia Gershenson, District 17 and Jeff Potter, District 8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FEDERAL FUNDING OF
BYRNE GRANTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The Byrne Formula Grant Program was created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988; and
WHEREAS Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program allows states, counties, and municipalities to
allocate funds each year to state and local programs that address pressing problems in their areas; and
WHEREAS Byrne grants support several critical programs in Oakland County including the Jail Alliance
With Support for Inmates with Co-occurring Disorders (JAWS), Juvenile Drug Court, Adult Treatment
Court, Pontiac InStep Program, Oakland County Narcotic Enforcement Team (NET), the District Court
Sobriety Courts, The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), the Juvenile Accountability Block
Grant (JABG), and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant; and
WHEREAS Byrne Grant funding does not supplant local funding but leverages state and local investment
in justice programs; and
WHEREAS Funding for these programs represents $2.8 million dollars to Oakland County’s Courts,
Sheriff, Prosecutor, and Community Corrections; and
WHEREAS the President’s Budget request recommends elimination of funding for the Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) program in Fiscal Year 2007; and
WHEREAS the loss of Byrne Grant funding would mean the elimination of effective programs that are
critical in the fight against drug related crime in addition to programs that assist in the prevention of drug
use, treat non-violent offenders, and improve the effectiveness of prosecution, courts and corrections
practices; and
WHEREAS an amendment to the 2007 Budget Resolution has been offered in the United States Senate
to restore Byrne Grant funding to the 2003 level of $900 million.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
United States Senate amendment to the 2007 Budget Resolution restoring funding to the Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) program to the 2003 level of $900 million.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to Michigan’s two Senators and to all
Oakland County Representatives.
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Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MARCIA GERSHENSON, JEFF POTTER,
JOHN SCOTT, HUGH CRAWFORD, THOMAS
MIDDLETON, MATTIE HATCHETT,
CHRISTINE LONG, GEORGE SUAREZ,
EILEEN KOWALL, HELAINE ZACK, JIM NASH,
DAVE WOODWARD, VINCENT GREGORY
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
The Board adjourned at 10:54 a.m. to the call of the Chair, or April 27, 2006, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson