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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
October 19, 2006
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:33 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Jamian,
Kowall, Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Woodward, Zack. (22)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Hatchett, Potter. (2)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Eileen Kowall.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Crawford supported by Suarez the minutes of the October 5, 2006 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 ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
d. Department of Information Technology – Revision of @ccess Oakland Master Fee Structure
to Amend Recorded Document Profile Fees
(Reason for Suspension of General Government Committee, item d.: Waiver of Rule XII.C.1 – Direct
Referral to Finance Committee.)
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall,
Long, Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson,
Woodward, Zack. (22)
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.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 19, 2006
408
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr., along with Commissioners Eric Coleman, Vincent Gregory, and Helaine Zack
presented a proclamation to Michael Cameron honoring him for his accomplishments and dedication to
the community. Michael Cameron, who is a carpenter, solicited over two dozen crafts people and
laborers to volunteer their time and resources to construct additional living space onto the DeCocco-Cole
family home who had expanded their family to include six additional children.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr., along with Commissioner Eric Coleman, presented a proclamation to
Suzanne and Christopher Cole and their two children Alan Renshaw, Jr. and Christina Renshaw,
honoring them for opening their hearts and their home to include six additional great nieces and nephews.
Moved by Palmer supported by Coleman the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda, be adopted. The vote for this motion appears on page 420.) The resolutions on the Consent
Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06197
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – 2006 APPORTIONMENT OF LOCAL TAX
RATES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Finance Committee on Local Taxes has examined certificates, statements, papers and
records submitted to it from the various townships, cities and villages having taxes to be spread upon the
Tax Rolls, and has checked these documents with the pertinent laws, specifically Section 37 General
Property Tax Laws, and has caused corrections to be made where necessary; and
WHEREAS your committee has prepared tax certificates showing the certified rates as adjusted by
M.C.L. 211.34, M.C.L. 211.34D, and M.C.L. 211.34E of the General Property Tax Laws, authorized to be
spread against state taxable valuations, which certificates are submitted herewith, and which are the
basis for the tabulation above mentioned, and it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners
authorize the Equalization Director to sign these certificates; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan amended Article IX of the constitution and added
Section 36; and
WHEREAS the legislature, as directed, implemented said legislation under Section 37 of the General
Property Tax Act and the 1976 State School Code, as amended; and
WHEREAS the certified rates are subject to M.C.L. 211.36 which allows additional millage to be voted up
to and including December 7, 2006 for schools and, if adopted, up to and including November 14, 2006
for taxing jurisdictions, as specified in said section; said additional millage(s) would require Board
approval before they could be spread; and
WHEREAS the electorate of the State of Michigan voted to limit school operating levies on homestead
and non-homestead property taxes in accordance with this report.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopt the
attached certificates with the recommendations herein contained as part of the permanent records of the
Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Equalization Director be authorized and directed to sign the
several tax certificates on which the attached tabulation was based, thereby authorizing and directing the
various assessing officers to spread the rates against the taxable valuation set forth herein for 2006.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Apportionment of Local Tax Rates on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 420.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 19, 2006
409
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06198
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – VILLAGE OF HOLLY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners strongly supports the economic growth of Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS one of the tools used to promote this economic growth is tax increment financing in the form of
Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs), Tax Increment Finance Authorities (TIFAs) and Local
Development Finance Authorities (LDFAs); and
WHEREAS to review requests from the County’s cities, villages and townships to establish DDAs, TIFAs and
LDFAs, the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #99010, established the Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) District Review Policy Ad Hoc Committee (Ad Hoc Committee) to evaluate and
recommend to the Finance Committee on the County’s participation in these proposed authorities; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #01067, this Board of Commissioners determined to
participate in the Village of Holly DDA; and
WHEREAS the County, the Village of Holly, and the Village of Holly DDA entered into an agreement dated
May 24, 2001, which provided for the County’s participation in the then proposed DDA development district,
limiting County participation to an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 and/or five (5) years beginning with the
base year of 2000; and
WHEREAS on May 11, 2006, the DDA and the Village appeared before the Ad Hoc Committee to present an
amended plan and to request an expanded role for County participation in the tax increment process; and
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #06115 this Board of Commissioners determined to exempt
County taxes from capture by the Proposed Modifications to the TIF and Village of Holly Downtown
Development Plan with the understanding that the County’s Corporation Counsel would negotiate a
contract with the Village and the DDA consistent with the concepts presented to the Ad Hoc Committee
on May 11, 2006; and
WHEREAS the negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable agreement between the parties.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Miscellaneous Resolution #06115 is hereby rescinded with
respect to the County’s determination to exempt its taxes from capture.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board of Commissioners approves the sharing agreement
between the parties as set forth in the attached contract and accompanying exhibits.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of agreement between the County of Oakland, the Village of Holly and the Village of Holly
Downtown Development Authority, Exhibits A, B-1, B-2 and C on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 420.)
*REPORT (MISC. #06188)
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY DISCOUNT DENTAL PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #06188 on
October 9, 2006, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 19, 2006
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06188
BY: Commissioners Marcia Gershenson, District #17 and Eileen T. Kowall, District #6
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY DISCOUNT DENTAL PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division is a recognized leader in public health and its mission is
to protect the community through health promotion, disease prevention and protection of the environment;
and
WHEREAS it is widely recognized that oral health is an important part of one’s overall health status; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that nearly one-third of all adults in the United States have untreated tooth
decay; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has established a goal to reduce the proportion of adults in Oakland County
with untreated tooth decay by the year 2010; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division’s Dental Program provides dental services for low
income County residents who have no dental insurance; and
WHEREAS the criteria to participate in the current Oakland County Health Division Dental Program is that
you must be an Oakland County resident, have no dental insurance or Medicaid, and qualify based on
income; and
WHEREAS Macomb County launched a new $69 per year discount dental program in August 2006, with
a very positive response from their residents. Over 1,100 applications were downloaded from the county
website within 24 hours of the initial press coverage announcing the launch of the program and 2,800
were downloaded within two weeks of the launch; and
WHEREAS at least 40 Michigan counties, including Genesee, Muskegon, Saginaw, Kalamazoo and
St. Joseph offer a similar program for their residents through Benefit Control Methods (BCM); and
WHEREAS the Macomb County dental plan is reported to save the average enrolled family between
$900 and $1,100 per year on dental procedures. The program also reports providing members with cost
certainty and discounts of approximately 35% from usual and customary fees; and
WHEREAS participants in the plan can save approximately 20% to 50% on a comprehensive list of dental
procedures, including preventative, restorative, endodontics, oral surgery, crowns, root canals, dentures
and orthodontics; and
WHEREAS under the proposed plan, participants must choose a dentist from a providers list, but any
dentist can easily become a provider; and
WHEREAS every reasonable effort should be made by Oakland County to make affordable dental
services available to residents regardless of age or income level; and
WHEREAS initiating a similar program to provide an affordable and easily accessible dental program
would be a significant asset to Oakland County families, regardless of age or income.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognize the
benefit to individuals, senior citizens and families of making a discount dental program available that does
not have age or income restrictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioner’s hereby directs staff to
issue a Request for Proposals to establish an affordable Discount Dental Program for Oakland County
residents.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MARCIA GERSHENSON, EILEEN KOWALL,
HUGH CRAWFORD, BILL BULLARD, JR.,
CHRISTINE LONG, THOMAS MIDDLETON,
GREG JAMIAN, MICHAEL ROGERS, WILLIAM
MOLNAR, ERIC WILSON, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS, WILLIAM PATTERSON, CHUCK
MOSS, TIM MELTON, GEORGE SUAREZ,
DAVID WOODWARD, HELAINE ZACK, JIM
NASH, ERIC COLEMAN, DAVID COULTER
(The vote for this motion appears on page 420.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 19, 2006
411
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06199
BY: General Government Committee, William Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2006 FETAL
INFANT MORTALITY DATA ABSTRACTION AGREEMENT - GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Health Division has been awarded $2,700.00 by the Michigan Public Health Institute in
return for entering infant mortality data for Oakland County into a statewide database to assist with
statistical analysis; and
WHEREAS this activity had previously been undertaken using a variety of sources; and
WHEREAS no county match or additional positions are required; and
WHEREAS this contract has been approved through the County Executive’s contract review process; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
2006 Fetal Infant Mortality Data Abstraction Agreement in the amount of $2,700.00 and that the Board
Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel, be contingent upon the
level of funding for this program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute this agreement, any
changes and extensions to the agreement 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 adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Health Division/MPHI and Subcontractor Agreement between the
Michigan Public Health Institute and Oakland County on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06199)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2006 FETAL
INFANT MORTALITY DATA ABSTRACTION AGREEMENT – 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 Health Division has been awarded $2,700 by the Michigan Public Health Institute in
return for entering infant mortality data for Oakland County into a statewide database to
assist with statistical analysis.
2. The funding period is January 1, 2006 thru September 30, 2006.
3. There is no county match or additional positions required.
4. The Fiscal Year 2006 budget should be amended as specified below to reflect the award.
FY 2006
HEALTH DIVISION
Revenue
20221-1060201-133150-631869 Reimb. Of Salaries $2,700
$2,700
Expenditure
20221-1060201-133150-702010 Salaries $2,700
$2,700
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 420.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 19, 2006
412
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06200
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION - 2006/2007
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) AGREEMENT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has awarded the Oakland County
Health Division funding in the amount of $8,316,949, which is a 3.05% ($261,603) decrease from the
Fiscal Year 2005/2006 amended allocation of $8,578,552; and
WHEREAS the budget detail for the various programs is a matter of negotiation between the Health
Division and MDCH; amendments will be recommended to the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget when details are
finalized; and
WHEREAS with Miscellaneous Resolution #04131, the Nurse Family Partnership Program, which is
designed to reduce infant mortality in the City of Pontiac was approved; and
WHEREAS the cost of four (4) GF/GP Public Health Nurse III positions is reimbursed through the
Nurse/Family Partnership program; and
WHEREAS the Nurse Family Partnership program was to be funded for three years; and
WHEREAS the Nurse Family Partnership has had a positive impact on the problem of African-American
infant mortality; and
WHEREAS the Nurse Family Partnership program has been extended for one year; and
WHEREAS funding for this program from the State of Michigan has not increased commensurate with the
cost of living; and
WHEREAS the Nurse Family Partnership program requires a match of 25%, or $81,039; and
WHEREAS additional funding in the amount of $91,441 will be required to continue this program at its
current level of service; and
WHEREAS this agreement is for the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS the CPBC Agreement has been submitted through the County Executive Review Process and
is recommended for approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts
the 2006/2007 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting, and Contracting (CPBC) agreement for funding in
the amount of $8,316,949 for the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the grant match of 25%, or $81,039, is approved for the Nurse Family
Partnership program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional General Fund resources are approved in the amount of
$91,441 to continue the Nurse Family Partnership Program.
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 Board Chairperson is authorized to execute this agreement, any
changes and extensions to the agreement not to exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent with
the agreement as originally approved.
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.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Comprehensive Planning, Budgeting, and Contracting Agreement (CPBC)
Acceptance Grant Review Sign Off – Health Division Agreement between Michigan Department of
Community Health and County of Oakland, and Attachments III and IV on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 19, 2006
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06200)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH DIVISION – 2006/2007
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) 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 Community Health (MDCH) has awarded Oakland County
Health Division funding in the amount of $8,316,949 for the period October 1, 2006, through
September 30, 2007. This award reflects a 3.05 ($261,603) decrease from the Fiscal Year
2005/2006 amended funding allocation of $8,578,552.
2. Total Health Fund Revenue is as follows:
Michigan Dept. of Community Health $2,666,254
Food Protection 853,593
Sexually Transmitted Disease 109,696
Total Health Fund $3,629,543
3. Total Grant Fund Revenue is as follows:
Aids Prevention $ 497,900
Bioterror Planning 443,859
Cities Readiness Initiative 268,234
EPI Planner Workplace 10,000
Childhood Lead 50,000
Immunization Action Plan 509,390
CSHCS Outreach and Advocacy 187,500
Infant Mortality Coalition Support 130,000
Maternal and Infant Support 312,872
Child Health Conference 20,092
TB Control 49,724
BT Lab Program 133,484
Vaccine Replacement/Handling 120,253
Nurse Family Partnership 324,155
WIC 1,629,943
$4,687,406
$8,316,949
4. The Fiscal Year 2007 Adopted Budget will be amended after finalization of the CPBC
funding structure.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 420.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06201
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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 19, 2006
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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 #06160 dated August 31, 2006,
approved a Master Fee Structure for all Oakland County enhanced access products and services; and
WHEREAS the Clerk/Register of Deeds recognizes the need for an additional option for large volume
users of the Recorded Document Profile; 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 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 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06201)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, 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
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Clerk/Register of Deeds in conjunction with the Department of Information Technology has
requested to amend the Master Fee Structure of the Recorded Document Profile product which
was previously approved per Miscellaneous Resolution #06160 to reflect a fee structure that is
more customer friendly for users.
2. Currently, the Clerk/Register of Deeds has recognized a need for an additional option for large
volume users of the Recorded Document Profile.
3. The amended schedule for the Recorded Document Profile to encompass the needs for large
volume users will be as follows:
Recorded Document Profile – Subscription
Unlimited usage $2,000 to $5,000 per month
4. Information Technology no longer provides maintenance and support of the Recorded Document
Profile due to the ability of users assessing this product directly from a new website that is
maintained by ACS Corp.
5. The Clerk/Register of Deeds Office currently contracts with ACS Corp for professional services
which have been included in their Fiscal Year 2007 and Fiscal Year 2008 budget.
6. The impact on additional revenue for the Clerk/Register of Deeds is unknown at this time due to
varying factors involved with the new fee structure that is based on a monthly subscription.
7. No budget amendment is recommended at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 420.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 19, 2006
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06194
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL CITY BANK FOR PLACEMENT OF AN AUTOMATED
TELLER MACHINE IN THE OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS beginning in 1996 Oakland County Administration entered into a license agreement with First
of America Bank now known as National City Bank to provide an automated teller machine in the lower
level lobby of the Oakland County Courthouse for the convenience and benefit of the public; and
WHEREAS said license agreement expired on March 13, 2006; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management with the assistance of Oakland County Corporation
Counsel have negotiated the terms and conditions of the attached ATM Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS under the terms and conditions of the attached ATM Lease Agreement, the County of
Oakland will provide sufficient space, electricity and one telephone line and in return National City Bank
will provide a no fee use ATM machine for the convenience and benefit of the public in the lower level
lobby of the Oakland County Courthouse for a term of five years commencing March 13, 2006 at a rental
rate of $1.00 per year; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Department of Facilities Management that the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and conditions of the attached ATM
Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached lease agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached ATM Lease Agreement for placement of an automated teller machine in the
Oakland County Courthouse.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs it’s
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached ATM Lease Agreement and all other related
documents between the County of Oakland and National City Bank, which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of ATM Lease Agreement on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06194)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL CITY BANK FOR PLACEMENT OF AN AUTOMATED TELLER
MACHINE IN THE OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
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 and authorizes an ATM Lease Agreement between Oakland
County and National City Bank for placement of an automated teller machine in the
Oakland County Courthouse.
2. Under terms and conditions of the lease agreement, the County will provide sufficient
space, electricity and one telephone line and National City Bank will provide a no fee use
ATM machine for the convenience and benefit of the public in the Oakland County
Courthouse for a term of five (5) years commencing March 13, 2006 at a rental rate of
$1 per year.
3. No General Fund/General Purpose amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 420.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. October 19, 2006
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06202
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, ARTICLE X AND ARTICLE XII
OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland (the “County”) has created and
established an authority under the provisions of Act 31 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1948 (First Extra
Session), as amended known as the Oakland County Building Authority (the “Authority”); and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the County deems it advisable and in the best interest of the
County to amend the Articles of Incorporation to acknowledge the ability of the Authority to finance a
project to benefit a city, village or township so long as the County is using such project; to permit semi-
annual rather than require monthly meetings of the Commission of the Authority; and to provide for an
organizational meeting each January; and
WHEREAS an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation has been prepared in accordance with said Act
and carefully reviewed by the Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, as
follows:
1. The attached Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Oakland County Building
Authority is hereby approved and adopted.
2. The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to execute said Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation for
and on behalf of the County.
3. The County Clerk shall take such steps as are necessary under the provisions of State
law to perfect the Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority, including
having the notice of adoption of the Amendment published in The Oakland Press.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Oakland County Building Authority, Notice of
Adoption of an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Oakland County Building Authority and
Certificate of County Clerk on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 420.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06203
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2006 HIGHWAY SAFETY CHALLENGE AWARD GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office applied to the Michigan State Police, Office of Highway Safety Planning,
for $5,000 in grant funding to purchase law enforcement related equipment at a total cost of $5,980; and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police awarded Oakland County with a grant in the amount of $5,000; and
WHEREAS county funds, available in the Sheriff’s budget, in the amount of $980 are necessary to
purchase the equipment; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the continuation of this program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Fiscal Year 2006 Highway Safety Challenge Award Grant from the Michigan State Police in the amount of
$5,000 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
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Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office Grant Review – Sheriff’s Office/OHSP and letter from
Michael L. Prince, Division Director, office of Highway Safety Planning on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06203)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2006 HIGHWAY SAFETY CHALLENGE AWARD 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 Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) has approved $5,000 in federal
funds to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for Highway Safety Project “Challenge
Award Grant”.
2. Funding for the project will be used to purchase 2 laser speed measuring systems for
increased distance capability and tracking history within the Sheriff’s operations.
3. The total cost of the equipment is $5,980.
4. To purchase the equipment, additional funding in the amount of $980 is necessary from
the General Fund, which is available in the Sheriff’s budget.
5. The grant reimbursement period is October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.
6. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Special Revenue Budget is recommended
to recognize the grant award as follows:
FY 2006
GRANT FUND #27345
Revenue
4030601-110000-615571 Grants-State $5,000
Total Grant Fund Revenue $5,000
Expenditures
4030601-110000-750170 Other Exp. Equipment $5,000
Total Grant Fund Expenses $5,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 420.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06204
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 2007 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Friend of the Court submitted a renewal application for the Federal
Access and Visitation Grant administered through the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO); and
WHEREAS this grant is for services to be performed in conjunction with HAVEN, which facilitates
parenting time (visitation) for certain cases as determined by the Court; and
WHEREAS the Friend of the Court has been awarded the grant for services performed through such
agencies not to exceed $17,150 for the period covering October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007;
and
WHEREAS there are no required in-kind matching funds provided by the HAVEN, and no County funds
required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
2007 Access and Visitation Grant in an amount not to exceed $17,150.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Friend of the Court contract with the HAVEN to
provide the services as detailed in the grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the HAVEN is not required to provide 10% in-kind matching funds as
stated in the grant.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Revised – Grant Review Sign Off – Friend of the Court and Agreement SCAO-2007 Michigan
Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office and Sixth Circuit Court on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06204)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – 2007 ACCESS AND VISITATION 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 Oakland County Friend of the Court (FOC) submitted a renewal application for the
Federal Access and Visitation Grant through the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO).
2. The grant is for services to be performed in conjunction with agencies that facilitate
parenting time (visitation) for certain cases as determined by the court.
3. The FOC has been awarded this grant for services not to exceed $17,150 for the period
covering October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
4. The FOC will contract with HAVEN to provide the supervised parenting time; in addition,
HAVEN is not required to provide 10% In-kind matching services as stated in previous years
grant awards.
5. The County will incur no costs in the acceptance of the grant; the total grant budget is
$17,150, which represents a $12,850 reduction from the previous award, due to reduced
funding available for allocation by the State.
6. The Fiscal Year 2007 Adopted Budget is $55,000 therefore an amendment of ($37,850) is
recommended.
7. The Fiscal Year 2007 Special Revenue budget should be amended as follows:
FUND 27120 – FOC ACCESS VISITATION:
Revenue FY 2007
3010401-126030-615571 Grants-State ($37,850)
Expenditure
3010401-126030-731458 Professional Services ($37,850)
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 420.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06205
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – FISCAL
YEAR 2006/2007 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Public Services Community Corrections Division applied to the Michigan
Department of Corrections (MDOC) for $3,860,297 in grant funds for the period of October 1, 2006,
through September 30, 2007; and
WHEREAS the MDOC has awarded Oakland County a 2006/2007 Community Corrections grant in the
amount of $3,800,384 (Schedule A) which is a 2% variance or $59,913 less than requested in the
application; and
WHEREAS the grant funds the following Community Corrections Division positions of sixteen (16)
Community Corrections Specialist IIs (positions # 7424, 7425, 7426, 7427, 7429, 7430, 7431, 7432, 7433,
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7434, 9003, 9243, 9247, 9291, 9648, 9649); one (1) PTNE Community Corrections Specialist II’s
(positions 9292), one (1) Office Assistant II (position 9295), one half (.5) Community Corrections User
Support Specialist (position 7834), one (1) Community Corrections Specialist III (position 7428), and one
half (.5) Supervisor-Community Corrections (position 9396); and
WHEREAS the grant funds the following Sheriff’s Department positions; three (3) Inmate Caseworkers
(positions 7418, 7419, and 7420), one (1) Office Assistant I which is a FTE but is under filled with a PTNE
(position 7417), two Inmate Substance Abuse Techs (positions 7421 & 10393), one (1) PTE Inmate
Substance Abuse Tech (position 9397); and
WHEREAS the grant acceptance requires no additional personnel to fulfill the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS there is no County match required with this grant; however, it should be noted that there are
General Fund/General Purpose funded Community Corrections positions included in the Fiscal Year
2006/2007 Budget, which are not part of this grant; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been approved by the County Executive's Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
2006/2007 Community Corrections grant from the Michigan Department of Corrections in the amount of
$3,800,384.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel (except the portion of
Pretrial Services currently funded by the General Fund/General Purpose Fund), will be contingent upon
the level of funding available from the State.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Community Corrections, Grant Contract Review Response Agreement
between the State of Michigan Department of Corrections and Oakland County and Attachment B on file
in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #06205)
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – FISCAL
YEAR 2006/2007 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 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 Corrections has awarded the Oakland County Community
Corrections Division a Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Grant in the amount
of $3,800,384, which is a 2% variance or $59,913 less than requested in the application.
2. The grant award is a 3% variance or $113,462 more than the previous award of
$3,686,922.
3. This is the thirteenth (13) year of the grant application with the Michigan Department of
Corrections, Office of Community Corrections.
4. The grant period is October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
5. The award provides full time funding for current positions 7424, 7425, 7426, 7427, 7428,
7429, 7430, 7431, 7432, 7433, 7434, 9003, 9243, 9247, 9291, 9295, 9649; .5 of full time
positions 7834 and 9396 and PTNE position 9292 within the Community Corrections
Division.
6. The award also provides full time funding for positions 7418, 7419, 7420, 7421, 10393,
and PTNE funding for position 7417 and PTE funding for position 9397 within the
Sheriff’s Office.
7. No County match is required.
8. The award supplements the Fiscal Year 2007 Adopted budget for the Community
Corrections Division General Fund Budget in the amount of $4,674,749, which includes
administration and other County programs.
9. An amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007 Adopted special revenue budget of $113,462, as
detailed in the attached schedule is requested to reflect the new grant award of
$3,800,384 for Fiscal Year 2007.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Resolutions on Consent Agenda:
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Long,
Melton, Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Palmer, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward,
Zack, Bullard. (22)
NAY: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda, were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06206
BY: Finance Committee, Chuck Moss, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY MEDIA
NETWORK TO BROADCAST BOARD OF COMMISSIONER MEETINGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS from time to time Commissioners have expressed an interest in having Board of
Commissioner meeting taped for public service broadcast; and
WHEREAS on March 10, 2005 Board Chairperson Bill Bullard appointed a Study Group to determine the
feasibility of televising live and/or taping Board of Commissioners meetings for later broadcast, and
WHEREAS the study group met numerous times with board staff, staff from Information Technology,
Facilities Management, and outside broadcast experts; and
WHEREAS a Request for Proposals was issued March 31, 2006 by the Oakland County Purchasing
Division soliciting bids for “BOC Video Production” from various vendors; and
WHEREAS following an evaluation of the bids, including presentations, the Study Committee agreed that
the best proposal was submitted by Community Media Network; and
WHEREAS on August 14, 2006 the Study Committee reported to the Board of Commissioners
recommending the selection of Community Media Network’s proposal to cablecast two to four board
meetings annually; and
WHEREAS sufficient funds are available in the Board of Commissioners budget and no additional funds
are required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes a
contract with Community Media Network to tape for re-broadcast selected Board of Commissioner
Meetings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairman is authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the
Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee I move the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Report in regards to Recommendation on Feasibility of Cablecasting Board of Commissioners
Meetings, Community Media Network Sealed Proposal, “BOC Video Production” on file in Oakland
County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Moss supported by Crawford the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Crawford supported by Moss the resolution be amended to insert the following paragraph as
the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to read as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Corporation Counsel be authorized to negotiate a
contract with Community Media Network.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
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Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Jamian, Kowall, Long, Melton,
Middleton, Molnar, Moss, Nash, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Wilson, Woodward, Zack, Bullard,
Coleman. (21)
NAYS: Palmer. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06207
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTION DIVISION – AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE
THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CITY OF
BIRMINGHAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Resolution #97232 the Board of Commissioners authorized the establishment of a revised
Board of Canvassers’ Service Fee of $25.00 per precinct to help defray the cost of election certification as
provided by Public Act 116 of 1954, as amended; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel has drafted an agreement for the City of Birmingham to
utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers; and
WHEREAS the City of Birmingham has agreed to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of
Canvassers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the attached agreement from the City of Birmingham to utilize the services of the Oakland
County Board of Canvassers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of this agreement by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, a copy shall be filed by the County Clerk with the Office of the Great Seal of the State of
Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached agreement between the County and the City of
Birmingham.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Oakland County on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolutions to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06208
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTION DIVISION – AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE
THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CITY OF
FARMINGTON
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Resolution #97232 the Board of Commissioners authorized the establishment of a revised
Board of Canvassers’ Service Fee of $25.00 per precinct to help defray the cost of election certification as
provided by Public Act 116 of 1954, as amended; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel has drafted an agreement for the City of Farmington to
utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers; and
WHEREAS the City of Farmington has agreed to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of
Canvassers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the attached agreement from the City of Farmington to utilize the services of the Oakland
County Board of Canvassers.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of this agreement by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, a copy shall be filed by the County Clerk with the Office of the Great Seal of the State of
Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached agreement between the County and the City of
Farmington.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of letter from Elizabeth M. Kudla regarding Agreement between the City of Farmington and Oakland
County to utilize the services of the Board of Canvassers and Agreement between the City of Farmington
and Oakland County on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06209
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
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.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
County to supplement, through December 31, 2007, 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, 2007, 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
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06210
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENTS OF THE SHERIFF AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - APPROVAL AND
ACCEPTANCE OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT STORAGE FACILITY, 5782
TEREX AVE., SUITES A AND B, CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is in possession of various pieces of specialized
mobile law enforcement equipment; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Department presently stores said specialized law enforcement equipment in an
industrial building located at 5782 Terex Ave. in Springfield Township; and
WHEREAS at the present time no adequate County owned facility exists on or off the Oakland County
Service Center, which would accommodate storage and provide for routine maintenance of said
equipment; and
WHEREAS the administrative staff of the Departments of the Sheriff and Facilities Management with the
assistance of Oakland County Corporation Counsel have negotiated the terms of the attached three year
lease agreement at a rental rate of $2,875.00 per month for use of two units of an industrial building
located at 5782 Terex Ave., Suites A and B, Clarkston, MI with Mr. Richard Detkowski, landlord; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the Departments of the Sheriff and Facilities Management that
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept and approve the terms and conditions of the
attached Lease Agreement; and
WHEREAS the Departments of the Sheriff, Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have
reviewed and/or prepared all necessary documents related to the attached lease agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached Lease Agreement for use of suites A and B at 5782 Terex Ave., Clarkston,
Michigan between the County of Oakland and Richard Detkowski.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners hereby directs it’s
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Lease Agreement and all other related documents
between the County of Oakland and Richard Detkowski, which may be required.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Lease on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #06211
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER - CONTINUATION OF AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE GENESEE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES AND CREATION
OF ONE FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY CHEMIST POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 2004 the County of Genesee requested that the County of Oakland provide the services of
the Oakland County Medical Examiner; and
WHEREAS Pursuant to the Urban Cooperation Act of 1967, 1967 PA 7, MCL 124.501 et seq., Oakland
and Genesee County entered into a Joint Operating Agreement for the purposes of providing the services
of the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office to Genesee County; and
WHEREAS this agreement was approved by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners through
passage of Miscellaneous Resolution #04254; and
WHEREAS the current Joint Operating Agreement between Genesee County and Oakland County
Medical Examiner’s Office expired on September 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS Genesee County and the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office desire to extend the
current joint operating agreement for a one-year period; and
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WHEREAS the Genesee County Board of Commissioners has approved the concept of the one-year
extension; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Medical Examiner Division is requesting to create a new classification
and position titled Forensic Toxicology Chemist at a salary grade 12, overtime exempt, to assist with the
increased caseload under this contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and authorizes extending the original Joint Operating Agreement between the County of
Genesee and the County of Oakland for a one-year period beginning October 1, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the creation of
a new classification, and one (1) GF/GP full-time eligible position titled Forensic Toxicology Chemist, at a
salary grade 12, overtime exempt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of service, including personnel will be contingent upon
sufficient revenue generated from the Genesee County contract to cover the costs of the positions
created per Miscellaneous Resolution #04254 and this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Medical Examiner continue to report the revenue and/or losses
generated from the contract on an annual basis, to the Finance Committee and the Public Services
Committee.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Interlocal Agreement for Medical Examiner Services between Oakland County and Genesee
County, and Exhibits A and B, and Analysis of Revenues Generated from Genesee County Contract for
Autopsies Performed by Oakland County Medical Examiners Office on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
Chairperson Bill Bullard Jr., along with Commissioners Charles Palmer, Greg Jamian, David Coulter,
Eileen Kowall, Helaine Zack, Tom Middleton, Chuck Moss, Sue Ann Douglas, Eric Coleman and
Hugh Crawford addressed the Board to pay their respects and reminisce about their fellow Commissioner
William R. Patterson who passed away on Monday, October 16, 2006. Commissioner Patterson and his
wife Ruth of 54 years, had 5 children and 14 grandchildren. Family and community was of great
importance to Commissioner Patterson. He will be remembered by all for his wit, humor, gentleness and
being a University of Michigan fan, graduate and alumnus. Commissioner Patterson, above all else, was
a perfect gentleman and will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
The Board adjourned at 10:25 a.m. to the call of the Chair or November 2, 2006, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson