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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 3, 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, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long,
Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez,
Wilson, Woodward, Zack. (23)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Crawford. (1)
EXCUSED ABSENCE PER MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04228: Coleman. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Marcia Gershenson.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Palmer supported by Suarez the minutes of the July 19, 2006, and July 20, 2006
Board Meetings be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Kowall supported by Coulter the agenda be approved as printed.
AYES: Bullard, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton,
Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Woodward, Zack. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved as printed.
The following people addressed the Board: Barbara Bonsignore and Barbara Talley.
Moved by Molnar supported by Gregory the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda, be adopted. (The vote for this motion appears on page 322.) The resolutions on the Consent
Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}):
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 3, 2006
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06158
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/EQUALIZATION DIVISION – APPROVAL
OF CONTRACT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION DIVISION ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH
THE CITIES OF FARMINGTON, SYLVAN LAKE AND WIXOM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Equalization Division provides a number of services to local units of government including
original assessments, reappraisals, and file maintenance; and
WHEREAS these services are provided under contract with the local units as approved by the Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS revenues and expenditures associated with the services for these contracts are included in
the Fiscal Year 2007/Fiscal Year 2008 County Executive Recommended Budget, and therefore, no
budget amendment is necessary.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves entering into the attached Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance
Services with the following units of government:
1. City of Farmington, personal property;
2. City of Sylvan Lake, real and personal property; and
3. City of Wixom, personal property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners’ Chairperson is authorized to sign these
contracts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk shall receive and file the executed contracts
with the aforementioned municipalities as required by law.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Contracts for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the Cities of
Farmington, Sylvan Lake, and Wixom, and a memo in regards to Fund 42000.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 322.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06151
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF AVIATION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT –
RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT DEED RESTRICTION AMENDMENT; TAX PARCEL NOS. 13-16-
101-016 AND 13-16-101-043, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution No. 03088 of May 8, 2003 the County of Oakland
conveyed via quit claim deed parcel numbers 13-16-101-016 and 13-16-101-043 to the Charter Township
of Waterford; and
WHEREAS due to the proximity of the property to the Oakland County International Airport certain deed
restrictions were placed on the deed; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Waterford has requested that the deed restrictions be amended as
to define building height at 18-ft. and property use so that the Township may proceed to sell the property;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Airport Committee recommends granting the requested deed restriction
amendments in return for the Township granting an avigation easement over the property; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Deed Restriction Amendment and Avigation
Easement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes and approves the granting of the attached Deed Restriction Amendment and Avigation
Easement to the Charter Townships of Waterford for the sum of one dollar.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or designee to execute the attached Deed Restriction Amendment and Avigation Easement.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Deed Restriction Amendment and Avigation Easement, and Aerial Map of Easement on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06151)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF AVIATION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT –
RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT DEED RESTRICTION AMENDMENT - TAX PARCEL NOS. 13-16-
101-016 AND 13-16-101-043, WATERFORD TOWNSHIP
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. Pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #03088, the County conveyed via quit claim deed
parcel numbers 13-16-101-016 and 13-16-101-043 to Waterford Township.
2. Certain deed restrictions were placed on the deed due to the proximity of the property to
the Oakland County International Airport.
3. Waterford Township has requested the deed restrictions be amended to define building
height and property use to allow the Township to sell the property.
4. The Oakland County Airport Committee recommends granting the requested deed
restriction amendments in return for the Township granting an avigation easement over
the property.
5. The resolution authorizes and approves the granting of a Deed Restriction Amendment
and Avigation Easement to the Charter Township of Waterford for the sum of one
(1) dollar.
6. No General Fund/General Purpose amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 322.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06152
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #90177, the Board of Commissioners established the Circuit
Court Civil Mediation Fund; and
WHEREAS the fund is to be used to help pay for Circuit Court enhancements and improvements as
requested by the Circuit Court and approved by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Court seeks to utilize the Mediation Fund for the following purposes:
DESCRIPTION COST
Furniture
Courtroom (jury box chairs, counsel chairs, $ 53,000
Courtroom chairs, counsel tables)
Jury Room (table, jury room chairs) 7,000
Office (task chairs, office chairs, desks and 38,100
Overheads, landscape furniture)
Equipment (audio/video/DVD equipment) 9,000
Administration (file cabinets, work stations, 14,900
and chairs)
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Oakland County Bar Association (offset 8,000
Mediation administrative expenses)
TOTAL MEDIATION FUND REQUEST $130,000; and
WHEREAS the total Civil Mediation Fund transfer for the above-referenced items is $130,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
use of $130,000 from the Circuit Court Civil Mediation Fund for the above-referenced items.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06152)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS
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. Resolution authorizes the utilization of Circuit Court Civil Mediation funds as established
by Miscellaneous Resolution #90177.
2. The Circuit Court is requesting use of these funds to purchase courtroom, jury room,
administration and office furniture ($113,000), audio/video equipment ($9,000), and to
offset Mediation administrative expenses for the Oakland County Bar Association
($8,000) for a total of $130,000.
3. Funding of $782,313.77 is available in the Circuit Court Civil Mediation account, of which
a portion is reserved to pay attorney bills.
4. The following budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget:
CIRCUIT COURT MEDIATION FUNDS (10100) FY 2006
Revenue
3010301-121150-630245 Civil Mediation $130,000
Expenditures
3010101-121100-750154 Expendable Equip. $130,000
Net of Revenues and Expenditures $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 322.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06154
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to distribute property and funds
forfeited through narcotic seizures to participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law
enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $327,901.66 (balance as of 6/30/06) as a result of Sheriff's Office
forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to pay for equipment; and
WHEREAS this equipment will be used by the Sheriff's Office to enhance law enforcement efforts in
compliance with state law; and
WHEREAS the estimated expenses are $96,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
use of $96,000 from the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#10100-4030101-
222430) to purchase the attached equipment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Sheriff’s Office Use of Forfeited Funds 7/1/06 on file in County Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06154)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT
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. Funds in the amount of $327,901.66 (balance as of 6/30/06) are available in the Sheriff’s
Department Law Enforcement Enhancement account.
2. The Sheriff is requesting $96,000 of these funds be used to purchase four (4) American
Chariots ($16,000), weight/exercise equipment ($40,000), GPS Unit for Narcotics
Enforcement ($26,000), and Laptops for NET ($14,000) to enhance law enforcement efforts
in compliance with state law for the use of these funds.
3. Funds are held in account #4030101-222430. The Fiscal Year 2006 Budget should be
amended as follows:
FY 2006
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
4030101-112580-670285 Enhancement Funds $ 96,000
Total General Fund Revenue $ 96,000
Expenditures
4030201-112580-750170 Admin Div. - Other Exp. Equipment $ 16,000
4030601-110000-750170 Patrol Div. - Other Exp. Equipment 40,000
4030901-110090-750170 Technical Div. - Other Exp. Equipment $ 40,000
Total General Fund Expenditures $ 96,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on resolutions on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton,
Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda, were adopted.
Commissioner Chuck Moss stated there were no resolutions on the Regular Agenda to bring before the
Board.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06159
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIRD QUARTER 2006 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 Third Quarter 2006 data
processing development charges to be $1,601,853.51 and the imaging development charge to be
$69,564.03 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary Fund Departments are $117,870.71 and
non-county agencies are $732.00 for the Third Quarter 2006; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to General Fund/General Purpose County departments is needed to
fund these development charges.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reviewed
the Third Quarter 2006 Data Processing Development Report and approves the Third 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 3rd Quarter 2006, Information
Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail – Third Quarter, 2006 on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06160
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – REVISION OF @CCESS OAKLAND
MASTER FEE STRUCTURE TO AMEND RECORDED DOCUMENT PROFILE FEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS as provided by Public Act 462 of 1996, Enhanced Access to Public Records Act, the Board of
Commissioners, by approving Miscellaneous Resolution #97165 dated August 14, 1997, adopted the
Oakland County Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy; and
WHEREAS Section 3 (FEES) of the aforementioned policy specifies that, “It is the policy of Oakland
County to charge a reasonable fee for providing enhanced access to a public record”; and
WHEREAS the policy defines “reasonable fee” as a charge calculated to enable recovery, over time, only
those operating expenses directly related to the public body’s provision of enhanced access; and
WHEREAS the policy further specifies that proposed fees shall be presented to and approved by the
Board of Commissioners before they shall be effective with the exception of new and future shopping cart
products; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #00026 dated February 24, 2000,
approved a Master Fee Structure for all Oakland County enhanced access products and services; and
WHEREAS the Clerk/Register of Deeds in conjunction with the Department of Information Technology
has agreed to amend the fee structure of the Recorded Document Profile product; and
WHEREAS the Clerk/Register of Deeds in conjunction with the Department of Information Technology
has agreed the users of the Recorded Document Profile will access this product directly from a new
website maintained by the Government Records Division of ACS, Affiliated Computer Services Corp., with
whom the Clerk/Register of Deeds Office contracts for professional services; and
WHEREAS the new fee structure should be more customer friendly and easier to explain to users; and
WHEREAS no change in revenue is anticipated; and
WHEREAS the aforementioned amended pricing structure is to be added to the Master Fee Structure for
all Oakland County enhanced access products and services; and
WHEREAS the County Executive recommends approval of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
revised @ccess Oakland Master Fee Structure (copy attached) which includes the aforementioned
standard pricing schedule for the Recorded Document Profile product.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of @ccess Oakland Master Fee Structure, and Additional GIS Sub-Groups on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioner Greg Jamian stated there were no resolutions on the Regular Agenda to bring before the
Board.
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Commissioner Charles Palmer stated there were no resolutions on the Regular Agenda to bring before
the Board.
REPORT (MISC. #06153)
BY: Personnel Committee, Gregory C. Jamian, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
AND THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND FOR WARRANT ENFORCEMENT PAROLE ABSCONDERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #06153 on August 3, 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 #06153
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
AND THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND FOR WARRANT ENFORCEMENT PAROLE ABSCONDERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Wayne County Sheriff has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff participate in a
Parole absconder Unit; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to participate in said unit; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting one (1) Deputy II and a vehicle to adequately perform these duties;
and
WHEREAS Wayne County has agreed to fund up to $6,250 a month towards this effort for at lease 14
months; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to fund the remaining portion from the Sheriff’s Office Law
Enforcement Enhancement Account; and
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to distribute property and funds
forfeited through narcotic seizures to participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law
enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $327,901.66 to the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement
Enhancement Account (balance as of 6/30/06) as a result of Sheriff Department forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to continue to fund this position
until September 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS the estimated costs are $133,798 for the period of July 29, 2006 through
September 30, 2007.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
use of the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#10100-4030101-222430) to fund
one (1) Deputy II and authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the attached contract for the period
of July 29, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position be created in the Sheriff’s Technical
Services Division/Special Teams Unit.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle with mobile radio and prep be added to the
County fleet.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that future level of service, including personnel be contingent upon the
level of funding associated with this contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Services between County of Wayne and the County of Oakland on file in County
Clerk’s office.
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06153)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
AND THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND FOR WARRANT ENFORCEMENT PAROLE ABSCONDERS
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 Wayne County Sheriff requested that the Oakland County Sheriff participate in a Parole
Absconder Unit.
2. The resolution creates one (1) Deputy II in the Technical Services Division to perform these
duties.
3. The resolution adds one (1) unmarked vehicle to the county fleet at a cost of $32,046.
Funding will come from Contingency.
4. The total cost of participating in the program is $133,798 for 14 months. Wayne County
agreed to reimburse the county up to $87,500 to offset the cost of the program. The Sheriff
has agreed to use $46,298 from the Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (4030101-
222430) to cover the shortfall.
5. The contract is effective from July 29, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
6. The Fiscal Year 2007 Executive Recommended budget will be amended during the budget
process.
7. A budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2006 is recommended as follows:
FY 2006 FY 2007
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
4030901-110100-631869 Reimb. Salaries $12,500 $ 75,000
4030101-112580-670285 Enhancement Funds $ 3,989 $ 42,309
Total General Fund Revenue $16,489 $117,309
Expenditures
4030901-110100-702010 Salaries $ 9,852 $ 63,316
4030901-110100-722740 Fringe Benefits $ 3,563 $ 35,551
4030901-110100-712020 Overtime $ 1,286 $ 7,714
4030901-110040-777560 Radio Communications $ 82 $ 494
4030901-110040-776661 Motor Pool $ 1,600 $ 9,600
4030901-110040-750070 Deputy Supplies $ 106 $ 634
$16,489 $117,309
Capital Costs
4030901-989999-788001-66100 Trfrs to Motorpool $ 26,359
4030901-989999-788001-53600 Trfrs to Radio $ 5,687
9090101-196030-730359 Contingency ($32,046)
$ -0-
Total General Fund Expenditures $ 16,489 $117,309
MOTOR POOL FUND #66100
Revenue
1030811-184010-631071 Leased Equipment $ 1,600 $ 9,600
1030811-989999-695500-10100 Trfrs from General $ 26,359 $ -0-
Total Motorpool Revenue $ 27,959 $ 9,600
Expenditures
1030811-184010-761121 Depreciation Vehicles $ 1,600 $ 9,600
Total Motorpool Expenses $ 1,600 $ 9,600
Motorpool-Estimated Change in Fund Equity $ 26,359 $ -0-
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FUND #53600
Revenue
1080310-115150-631071 Leased Equipment $ 82 $ 494
1080310-989999-695500-10100 Trfrs from General $ 5,687 $ -0-
Total Radio Comm. Revenue $ 5,769 $ 494
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Expenditures
1080310-115150-761121 Depreciation $ 82 $ 494
Total Radio Communications Expenses $ 82 $ 494
Radio Comm.-Estimated Change in Fund Equity $ 5,687 $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Potter supported by Zack the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Potter supported by Zack the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton,
Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack,
Bullard, Coulter. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06130
BY: Commissioners Eric Coleman, District #23 and Mattie McKinney Hatchett, District #10
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO MICHIGAN CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS many decisions of the United States Supreme Court have ruled that Affirmative Action is
necessary and legitimate for realizing true equality in our great nation, which is growing increasingly
diverse and multicultural; and
WHEREAS California businessman Wardell Connerly has launched a misleading and deceptive
campaign to amend Michigan’s Constitution and would outlaw Affirmative Action and nullify the Supreme
Court’s legacy of supporting Affirmative Action; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has long recognized that the diversity of its citizens is one of its most
valuable assets and further recognizes that it must be allowed to continually review and improve its
processes to increase diversity among its workforce and contractors to better reflect the composition of
the county and better serve its residents; and
WHEREAS the deceptive Michigan Civil Rights Initiative is certain to have broad and far reaching
negative consequences by irreparably harming the ability of all Michigan residents to enjoy a fair chance
in education and employment; and
WHEREAS the proposed constitutional amendment would remove the ability of locally elected officials to
bring about diversity within the operation of local government by violating the fundamental principle of
local control that is embodied in the Michigan Constitution, Home Rule Cities Act and Public Act 139 of
1973, which seeks to ensure that each governmental unit is allowed to determine how best to serve its
residents; and
WHEREAS numerous civic organizations, labor unions, business groups, educational institutions,
persons from all political parties, religious, ethnic, and women’s organizations oppose the adoption of this
amendment; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, if passed, would put an end to Constitutionally permissible
efforts to provide equal opportunity for all Americans; and
WHEREAS the false and divisive campaign being waged to promote this amendment will, if successful,
reverse many of the advancements that have been made in race, color, gender, ethnic and national origin
equality to date.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
reaffirms its support for diversity and affirmative action programs, as well as the principle of local control.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners goes on record as
opposing the inappropriately named “Michigan Civil Rights Amendment” to the Michigan Constitution
since it in no way furthers the civil rights of Michigan citizens and instead is completely contrary to the
promotion and continuance of civil rights in this state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages our citizens
as well as our citizen organizations to become informed and educated themselves on this important issue
and to actively participate in efforts to defeat this proposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Governor Granholm, the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan legislature,
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and the 61 cities, villages and townships in Oakland
County.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ERIC COLEMAN, MATTIE HATCHETT, DAVID
COULTER, DAVID WOODWARD, JIM NASH,
MARSHA GERSHENSON, HELAINE ZACK,
VINCENT GREGORY, GEORGE SUAREZ, TIM
MELTON, MICHAEL ROGERS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
Action taken at August 3, 2006 Board meeting:
Moved by Hatchett supported by Gregory to discharge Miscellaneous Resolution #06130 – BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS – OPPOSITION TO MICHIGAN CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE from the Personnel
Committee per Rule XIII-F.
Commissioner Chuck Moss assumed the Chair to allow Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. to address the Board
on the reasons he will not support discharge of Miscellaneous Resolution #06130 from the Personnel
Committee.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. assumed the Chair from Commissioner Chuck Moss.
Discussion followed.
Vote on motion to discharge Miscellaneous Resolution #06130 from committee:
AYES: Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett, Melton, Nash, Rogers, Suarez, Woodward, Zack,
Coulter. (10)
NAYS: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Scott, Wilson,
Bullard, Douglas. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the motion to discharge from committee failed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06100
BY: Commissioner Tim W. Melton, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - INCORPORATING "BUY OAKLAND FIRST" POLICY IN
PURCHASING PROCEDURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a commitment to reinvesting in our local economy is an essential element to the ongoing
stability and growth of local businesses based in Oakland County and the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS in 1992, with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #92057, entitled Made in the USA, the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners affirmed "that it was in the best interest of the United States
and the County of Oakland to promote the purchase and use of goods and services manufactured and/or
originating in the United States; and
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WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #92057 is incorporated into Section 2400.1 of the Oakland County
Purchasing Policies and Procedures - providing that when Oakland County makes a purchase of $10,000
or more, the County of Oakland shall give preference to products manufactured in the United States when
they are available at competitive prices and are of equal, superior, or similar quality; and
WHEREAS small business enterprises and county-based enterprises employ or are more likely to employ
younger workers, who represent the largest segment of the unemployed population; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has a compelling public interest in ensuring that there are as many job
opportunities available to residents of the county as possible; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has a compelling interest in economically strengthening county-based
enterprises and reducing unemployment among residents of the county; and
WHEREAS the cost of living in Oakland County is 22% higher than the national average. Combined with
higher taxes, this makes living and conducting business in Oakland County and Michigan comparatively
costly; and
WHEREAS offering incentives to retain and attract local businesses is necessary, especially in light of the
current economic downturn being experienced in the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the Emerging Sectors strategy, wherein County Executive L. Brooks Patterson travels
internationally, seeks to diversify the economy in Oakland County by attracting new companies and
attracting a highly skilled workforce to help retain existing businesses in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS economically strengthening small and county-based enterprises would improve the region's
economy and aid in the reduction of the rate of unemployment experienced by persons residing in
Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby affirms
that Oakland County has a responsibility to create and maintain job opportunities for residents of the
county and to ensure that county-based and Michigan-based enterprises have a reasonable share of the
contracts awarded by Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes a
purchasing preference policy for products manufactured locally and services provided by businesses
based in the County of Oakland, the State of Michigan and/or the United States.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that bids received for goods manufactured or services provided by
businesses located in the County of Oakland shall be deemed reasonable and competitive if they are five
(5%) percent or less above the cost of goods manufactured and/or services provided by businesses not
located in the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that bids received for goods manufactured or services provided by
businesses located in the State of Michigan shall be deemed reasonable and competitive if they are two
and one-half (2.5%) percent or less above the cost of goods manufactured and/or services provided by
businesses not located in the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that bids received for goods manufactured or services provided by
businesses located in the United States shall be deemed reasonable and competitive if they are two and
one-half (2.5%) percent or less above the cost of goods manufactured and/or services provided by
businesses not located in the United States.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
TIM MELTON, DAVID WOODWARD, DAVID
COULTER, VINCENT GREGORY, HELAINE
ZACK, MATTIE HATCHETT, JIM NASH,
GEORGE SUAREZ, MARCIA GERSHENSON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Action taken at August 3, 2006 Board meeting:
Moved by Melton supported by Hatchett to discharge Miscellaneous Resolution #06100 – BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS – INCORPORATING “BUY OAKLAND FIRST” POLICY IN PURCHASING
PROCEDURES from the Finance Committee per Rule XIII-F.
Discussion followed.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 3, 2006
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Vote on motion to discharge Miscellaneous Resolution #06100 from committee:
AYES: Gregory, Hatchett, Melton, Nash, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Coulter, Gershenson. (9)
NAYS: Jamian, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott,
Wilson, Bullard, Douglas. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the motion to discharge from committee failed.
The Board adjourned at 10:15 a.m. to the call of the Chair or August 31, 2006, at 9:30 a.m.
JAMES VANLEUVEN BILL BULLARD, JR.
Deputy/Clerk Chairperson