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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
August 30, 2007
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:40 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell,
Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack. (25)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Tom Middleton.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Jacobsen supported by Spector the minutes of the August 16, 2007, 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 agenda be amended as follows:
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
h. Board of Commissioners – Appointment to the Oakland County Retirement Commission
(Reason for Suspension of General Government Committee, item h.: Waiver of Rule III – General
Government Committee meeting held immediately prior to today’s Board meeting.)
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers,
Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
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The following people addressed the Board: Christopher Cummins of the Oakland County Historical
Commission and Allan Meltzer.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now called on the
Planning and Economic Development Services Division Resolution Approving Project Plan (Orchard Lake
Schools Project) – City of Orchard Lake Village. Are there any persons present who wish to speak?” No
persons requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. made the following statement: “A Public Hearing is now called on the
Planning and Economic Development Services Division Resolution Approving Project Plan (Cranbrook
Educational Community Project) – City of Bloomfield Hills. Are there any persons present who wish to
speak?” No persons requested to speak and the Chairperson declared the Public Hearing closed.
Moved by Gosselin supported by Woodward the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). The vote for this motion appears on
page 389. The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}).
*REPORT (MISC. #07182)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR SILENT WITNESS CEREMONY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07182 on August 30,
2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07182
BY: Helaine Zack, District #22, David Woodward, District, #18, David Potts, District #20, Marcia
Gershenson, District #17
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR SILENT WITNESS CEREMONY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Silent Witness Program began in 1990, by a group of women from Minneapolis,
Minnesota, who were tired of seeing their friends and families being devastated by domestic violence and
decided to address the issue of domestic violence murders in their community; and
WHEREAS the group felt an urgency to do something that would speak out against the escalating
domestic violence in their state and to commemorate the lives of the 26 women whose lives were lost in
1990, as a result of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS the group created 26 free-standing, life-sized red wooden silhouettes, each one wearing a
breastplate shield bearing the name of each woman who once lived, worked, had neighbors, friends,
family, children – whose life ended violently at the hands of a husband, ex-husband, partner, or
acquaintance that year in Minnesota; and
WHEREAS a twenty-seventh figure was added to represent those uncounted women whose murders
went unsolved or were erroneously ruled accidental. The organizers called the figures the Silent
Witnesses; and
WHEREAS the mission of the Silent Witness National Initiative is to “promote peace, healing and
responsibility in adult relationships in order to eliminate domestic murders in the United States by the year
2010”; and
WHEREAS the goals of the Silent Witness Program include:
REMEMBERING – to honor the women who were murdered by domestic violence;
AWARENESS – to raise awareness worldwide of the extent of domestic violence;
ADVOCACY – to connect people with successful programs for ending the violence;
DATA COLLECTION and STATISTICS – to show how and when the program is successful; and
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WHEREAS the Silent Witness Program has made a powerful national and global impact on domestic
violence homicides; and
WHEREAS the Silent Witness Program is in all fifty states in America, as well as, twenty other countries.
The domestic violence homicide rates in the United States have decreased more than 25% in the last
several years; and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Police Uniform Crime Report indicates that there were 54,258 reported
victims and 30 reported murders related to domestic violence in Michigan reported in 2004; and
WHEREAS locally, Beaumont Hospitals, which is a sponsor and partner of the Silent Witness ceremony,
has established a hospital-based response to domestic violence; and
WHEREAS Beaumont Hospitals, as part of its initiative, developed a universal plan within the hospital for
the assessment, identification and implementation of domestic violence intervention strategies by
increasing employee, physician and community awareness and developing and implementing education
programs about abuse for employees, physicians, volunteers and the community; and
WHEREAS Beaumont Hospitals has partnered with the Oakland County Coordinating Council Against
Domestic Violence to provide protocols and train healthcare providers and religious leaders, along with,
providing abuse assessments translated into ten languages, and providing the community with printed
materials and resources; and
WHEREAS Beaumont Hospitals has supported HAVEN and Turning Point Shelters by donating cell
phones, food, household supplies and sponsoring a victim bedroom at HAVEN; and
WHEREAS Troy Beaumont Hospital’s hospital-based domestic violence program was selected as on the
“best practices” programs featured at the national Silent Witness Conference in May 2004; and
WHEREAS Troy Beaumont Hospital is hosting the Silent Witness ceremony on September 20, 2007.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports the Silent Witness Ceremony being held on September 20, 2007 and sponsored by Beaumont
Hospitals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby commend
the work of the Silent Witness Program and the Beaumont Hospitals for their leadership.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby join in
expressing our support for efforts to increase public awareness of domestic violence, as we unite with
advocates and officials, to provide compassionate leadership that encourages action and sound policies
that promote peace, healing and responsibility in adult relationships in order to eliminate domestic
violence and its negative impact on our children, women, their families and our communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Commissioners requests that information
regarding the Silent Witness Program be posted on the county website during the month of September
2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Commissioners recommends that Silent Witness
figures be displayed in the Courthouse lobbies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Beaumont Hospitals, HAVEN, Turning Point Shelter and the Silent Witness
program.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HELAINE ZACK, DAVID POTTS, DAVID
WOODWARD, MARCIA GERSHENSON, JIM
NASH, DAVID COULTER, VINCENT
GREGORY, KAREN SPECTOR, GEORGE
SUAREZ, MATTIE HATCHETT, ERIC
COLEMAN, THOMAS MIDDLETON, TIM
GREIMEL, JOHN SCOTT, CHRISTINE LONG,
EILEEN KOWALL, HUGH CRAWFORD,
MICHAEL ROGERS, ROBERT GOSSELIN,
MICHAEL GINGELL, BRADFORD JACOBSEN,
BILL BULLARD, JEFF POTTER, TIM BURNS,
SUE ANN DOUGLAS
(The vote for this motion appears on page 389.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 30, 2007
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07187
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIRD QUARTER 2007 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 2007 data
processing development charges to be $1,468,078.51 and the imaging development charge to be
($81,925.59) for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $179,398.52, non-
governmental imaging development are $146.40, and non-county agencies are $5,479.00 for the Third
Quarter 2007; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to General Fund/General Purpose County departments is needed to
fund these development charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reviewed
the Third Quarter 2007 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 2007 and
Information Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail – Third Quarter 2007 on file in
County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07187)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – THIRD QUARTER 2007 DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
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 appropriates and charges the Information Technology Third Quarter 2007
Development cost to benefiting departments.
2. The third quarter data processing development charges are $1,468,078.51; imaging
development charges are ($81,925.59) for General Fund/General Purpose departments;
direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $179,398.52, non-
governmental imaging development are $146.40, and charges to non-county agencies are
$5,479.00.
3. The respective departmental Fiscal Year 2007 budgets are to be amended as specified in the
attached detail schedule.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 389.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 30, 2007
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*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07193
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
– GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(MDEQ) PERMIT FOR NORTH HANGAR AREA
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract
No. 2007-682, Federal Project No. B-26-0079-5104, for Federal funds in the amount of $23,750.00, and
State funds in the amount of $625.00, for the development and improvement of Oakland County
International Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) permit for
the north hangar area; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the
administration of the project; and
WHEREAS the development project, as offered and approved by the Michigan Department of
Transportation, requires a local grant match of $625.00, which is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant
contract; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the County Executive's review
process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County; therefore, the application provisions of
Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
grant contract in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, which includes a local grant match of $625.00,
which is available from the airport fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the grant contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Central Services/Aviation, Michigan Department of Transportation
County of Oakland Contract for a Federal/State/Local Airport Project under the Block Grant Program,
Exhibit 1 – Oakland County International Airport, Attachment 2 – Supplemental Provisions for
Federal/State/Local Contracts Involving Preparation of Environmental Documentation at all Classification
of Airports, Appendix A – Prohibition of Discrimination in State Contracts, Appendix B – Civil Rights Act of
1964, Title VI – 49 CFR 21 Contractual Requirements, Appendix C – Assurances that Recipients and
Contractors Must Make, Appendix F – Special Conditions, Appendix G – Prime Consultant Statement of
DBE Subconsultant Payments, and Instructions on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07193)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(MDEQ) PERMIT FOR NORTH HANGAR AREA
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County has received Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract No.
2007-682, Federal Project No. B-26-0079-5104, for Federal funds in the amount of
$23,750, State funds in the amount of $625 and a required local grant match of $625 for
the development and improvement of the Oakland County International Airport.
2. The project consists of a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) permit
for the north hangar area.
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3. The Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant
contract.
4. The funding period of the grant is 36 months from the date of the award.
5. The total cost of the project is $25,000 with $23,750 of the cost from Federal funds, $625
of the cost from State funds and $625 from the Airport fund resources for the grant match.
6. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in
the administration of the project.
7. No General fund appropriation is required. Funding is available within the Airport fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 389.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07194
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION –
FISCAL YEAR 2007 - 2008 CHILDREN’S VILLAGE SCREENING PROJECT GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) awarded a
grant to the Department of Health and Human Services – Children’s Village Division in the amount of
$73,000 for the purpose of screening, compiling data, and treating at-risk adolescents for sexually
transmitted diseases (STD’s); and
WHEREAS the MDCH is providing an eighth year of funding for the Adolescent Screening Project; and
WHEREAS the special revenue, part-time, non-eligible General Staff Nurse position will be continued;
and
WHEREAS the MDCH has awarded a grant in the amount of $73,000 for Fiscal Year 2007-2008; and
WHEREAS Children's Village and the Health Division have worked collaboratively in identifying,
screening, and treating at-risk adolescents in special settings including juvenile detention, the County Jail,
the Frank Greenan Detention Facility, Crossroads for Youth, Common Ground Sanctuary, the two Pontiac
School District's Teen Health Centers, the Waterford Alternative High School Teen Center, and Oakland
County Jail Work Release Program; and
WHEREAS this grant is 100% federally funded with no County match; and
WHEREAS there are no additional personnel requested; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant award does not obligate Oakland County to future funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves
acceptance of the continuation of this grant award in the amount of $73,000 to the Department of Health
and Human Services – Children’s Village Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to execute the Grant Agreement
and approve changes and extensions not to exceed fifteen percent (15%), which is consistent with the
acceptance as originally approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Sign Off – Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Village Screening Project
August 2007, Grant Agreement between Michigan Department of Community Health and Oakland County
Children’s Village, Attachment A - Statement of Work, Attachment B.1 - Program Budget Summary,
Attachment B.2 – Program Budget Cost Detail Schedule, Attachment B.3 - Equipment Inventory
Schedule, Attachment C - Performance/Progress Report Requirements, Attachment D – Financial Status
Report, and Michigan Department of Community Health Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Agreement Addendum A
on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 30, 2007
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07194)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION –
FISCAL YEAR 2007 - 2008 CHILDREN’S VILLAGE SCREENING PROJECT 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 Community Health (MDCH) has awarded funding in the
amount of $73,000 to the Oakland County Children’s Village for use in monitoring
sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents in special settings. This is the eighth year of
funding for the Adolescent Screening Project.
2. The special revenue part time non-eligible General Staff Nurse (position #09652) will be
continued.
3. The grant period runs from October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
4. The County is expected to incur indirect costs of $7,568 for Fiscal Year 2008, which has
been budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2008 Grant. Indirect cost will be recorded as part of
salaries and wages on the report to the State.
5. The future level of service including personnel will be contingent upon the level of funding
available from the State.
6. The Fiscal Year 2008 Recommended Budget includes costs associated with this
program, therefore, no budget amendments are recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 389.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07195
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/ARTS,
CULTURE AND FILM – FISCAL YEAR 2007 REGIONAL REGRANTING SERVICES PROGRAM
GRANT ACCEPTANCE – MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded Oakland County $20,400 for
its Regional Regranting Services Program for Fiscal Year 2007; and
WHEREAS the Regional Regranting/Mini-grant Program provides funding for locally developed, high
quality arts projects to address local arts needs and increase public access to the arts; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2007 Regional Regranting Services Program grant award is $11,300 less
than the Fiscal Year 2006 award; and
WHEREAS no County Match is required for the grant award; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant award does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the Fiscal Year 2007
Regional Regranting Services Program Grant Agreement with the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural
Affairs in the amount of $20,400.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is
authorized to execute said agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program in future years is contingent upon the
availability of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Office of Arts, Culture and Film and Grant Agreement for Arts Services
on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 30, 2007
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07195)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/ARTS,
CULTURE AND FILM – FISCAL YEAR 2007 REGIONAL REGRANTING SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT
ACCEPTANCE - MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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 Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded Oakland County $20,400
for its Regional Regranting Services Program for Fiscal Year 2007.
2. The Fiscal Year 2007 grant award is $11,300 less than the Fiscal Year 2006 grant award
and $15,400 less than anticipated in the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget.
3. The funding period is October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
4. No County Match is required for the Regional Regranting Services Program.
5. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007 Special Revenue Budget is recommended
as follows:
ARTS, CULTURE AND FILM FUND (#29210)
Revenue
1090108-166000-615255 Arts Council ($15,400)
Expenditure
1090108-166000-731598 Regranting Program ($15,400)
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 389.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07196
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/ARTS,
CULTURE AND FILM – FISCAL YEAR 2007 REGIONAL REGRANTING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE - MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded Oakland County $6,800 for
administrative services relating to its Regional Regranting Services Program for Fiscal Year 2007; and
WHEREAS the Regional Regranting/Mini-grant Program provides funding for locally developed, high
quality arts projects to address local arts needs and increase public access to the arts; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2007 Regional Regranting Services Program grant award for administrative
services is $3,800 less than the Fiscal Year 2006 award and the Fiscal Year 2007 application; and
WHEREAS Local In-Kind Match in the amount of $6,800 is required for the grant award, as determined
on a dollar-for-dollar basis; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant award does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the Fiscal Year 2007
Regional Regranting Administrative Services Program Grant Agreement with the Michigan Council for
Arts and Cultural Affairs in the amount of $6,800.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson, on behalf of the County of Oakland, is
authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program in future years is contingent upon the
availability of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Office of Arts, Culture and Film and Grant Agreement for Arts Services
on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 30, 2007
387
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07196)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/ARTS,
CULTURE AND FILM – FISCAL YEAR 2007 REGIONAL REGRANTING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE - MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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 Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded Oakland County $6,800 for
administrative services relating to its Regional Regranting Services Program for Fiscal Year
2007.
2. The Fiscal Year 2007 grant award is $3,800 less than the Fiscal Year 2006 grant award and
the Fiscal Year 2007 application amount of $10,600, and $3,800 less than anticipated in the
Fiscal Year 2007 Budget.
3. The funding period for the grant is October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
4. Local In-Kind Match in the amount of $6,800 consisting of salary costs is required on a dollar-
for-dollar basis and is available in the Fiscal Year 2007 Economic Development and
Community Affairs/Arts, Culture and Film General Fund Budget.
5. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007 Special Revenue Budget is recommended as
follows:
ARTS CULTURE AND FILM FUND (#29210)
Revenue
1090108-166000-631764 Regrant Operation Support ($3,800)
Expenditure
1090108-166000-731241 Miscellaneous ($3,800)
$ -0- FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 389.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07197
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2008 CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, Department of Community Health has awarded the Oakland County
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Victim Rights grant funding in the amount of $188,900 for the period of
October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS this is the sixteenth (16th) year of grant acceptance for this program; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2008 award is the same as the Fiscal Year 2007 award amount and there is
no grant match required; and
WHEREAS the purpose of this grant is to expand and enhance local services available to crime victims
regarding their safety, rights, dignity, and healthy recovery; and
WHEREAS this grant includes continued funding of salaries, supplies and materials for three (3) Victim
Advocate positions and one (1) Victim Rights Leader position; and
WHEREAS the grant award has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review Process
and the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Application Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant
funding from the State of Michigan, Department of Community Health in the amount of $188,900 for the
period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant award and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of
the original award, which are consistent with the original application as approved.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program, including the positions, is contingent
upon continued grant funding.
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 – Prosecuting Attorney, Grant Agreement between Michigan Department
of Community Health and Oakland County, Attachment A – Statement of Work, Attachment B1 - Program
Budget Summary, Attachment B2 - Cost Detail Schedule, Attachment C - Performance/Progress Report
Requirements, Attachment D - Final Expenditure Report, Attachment E - Other Program Specific
Requirements and Employee Funding Distribution Timesheet on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07197)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2008 CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS 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 named
Miscellaneous Resolution and finds:
1. The Prosecuting Attorney is requesting the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2008 Crime
Victim Rights Grant.
2. The grant award of $188,900 for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30,
2008 is the same as the Fiscal Year 2007 award. There is no County match required.
3. The grant includes continued funding of salaries, supplies and materials for three (3)
Victim Advocate positions and one (1) Victim Rights Leader position, which are included
in the County Executive Recommended Budget. No budget amendment is required.
4. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to future commitments and
continuation is contingent upon future grant funding.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 389.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07198
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - 2007 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT
AMENDMENT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Friend of the Court received a grant award for Fiscal Year 2007 for the
Federal Access and Visitation Grant administered through the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO);
and
WHEREAS subsequent application and award has been made by SCAO increasing the contract award
amount from $17,150 to $31,150; and
WHEREAS this grant amendment increase of $14,000 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 this grant amendment for services performed
through such agencies not to exceed $31,150 effective June 15, 2007 and coinciding with the original
grant contract period of 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 contract amendment in an amount not to exceed $14,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Friend of the Court has contracted with the
HAVEN to provide the services as detailed in the original grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Friend of the Court is able to reimburse Haven at
a rate of $38 per hour for supervised parenting time services.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the HAVEN is not required to provide 10% in-kind matching funds as
stated in the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Friend of the Court and Michigan Supreme Court Access and Visitation
Grant Contract Amendment for State Fiscal Year 2007 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07198)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – 2007 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT
AMENDMENT 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 an amendment application for the
Federal Access and Visitation Grant through the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO).
2. The grant amendment was awarded increasing the grant award from $17,150 to $31,150.
3. This grant amendment increase of $14,000 is for services to be performed in conjunction with
agencies that facilitate parenting time (visitation) for certain cases as determined by the court.
4. The period of performance for this amendment is effective as of June 15, 2007 and coincides
with the original grant contract period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
5. The FOC has contracted with HAVEN to provide the supervised parenting time; HAVEN is
not required to provide 10% In-kind matching services as stated in previous years grant
awards.
6. The County will incur no costs in the acceptance of this amendment; the amended grant
budget is $31,150, which represents a $14,000 increase over this fiscal years award.
7. The Fiscal Year 2007 Special Revenue amended budget of $17,150 an amendment of
$14,000 is recommended as follows:
FUND 27120 – FOC ACCESS VISITATION:
Revenue FY 2007
3010401-126030-615571 Grants-State $14,000
Expenditure
3010401-126030-731458 Professional Services $14,000
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Consent Agenda:
AYES: Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (25)
NAYS: 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).
Commissioner Rogers stated there were no items to report on the Regular Agenda for the Finance
Committee.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07199
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION – AGREEMENT FOR
BALLOT LAYOUT AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND LOCAL
MUNICIPALITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Urban Cooperation Act of 1967 permits local governments to enter into interlocal
agreements to provide services; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel has drafted an agreement for the cities, villages and
townships in Oakland County to utilize the services of the Oakland County Elections Division for Ballot
Layout and Programming Services at a cost of $300 per election; and
WHEREAS the proposed cooperative agreement between Oakland County and local municipalities will
result in an estimated $60,000 biennial savings to local municipalities and $144,000 biennial savings to
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS a committee of the Oakland County Clerk’s Association has approved of the Oakland County
Elections Division providing this service.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached Agreement to govern the relationship and responsibilities between the County
and the following local municipalities for ballot layout and programming services:
City of Auburn Hills Township of Addison
City of Berkley Charter Township of
City of Birmingham Bloomfield
City of Bloomfield Hills Charter Township of
City of the Village of Clarkston Brandon
City of Clawson Charter Township
City of Farmington of Commerce
City of Farmington Hills Township of Groveland
City of Ferndale Charter Township of
City of Hazel Park Highland
City of Huntington Woods Township of Holly
City of Keego Harbor Charter Township of
City of Lake Angelus Independence
City of Lathrup Village Charter Township of Lyon
City of Madison Heights Charter Township of
City of Northville Milford
City of Novi Township of Novi
City of Oak Park Charter Township of
City of Orchard lake Village Oakland
City of Pleasant Ridge Charter Township of Orion
City of Pontiac Charter Township of
City of Rochester Oxford
City of Rochester Hills Township of Rose
City of Royal Oak Charter Township of
City of South Lyon Royal Oak
City of Southfield Township of Southfield
City of Sylvan Lake Charter Township of
City of Troy Springfield
City of Walled Lake Charter Township of
City of Wixom Waterford
Village of Beverly Hills Charter Township of
Village of Bingham Farms West Bloomfield
Village of Franklin Charter Township of
Village of Holly White Lake
Village of Lake Orion
Village of Leonard
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Village of Milford
Village of Ortonville
Village of Oxford
Village of Wolverine Lake
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs its
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Agreement and all other related documents between
the County and all interested municipalities.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Agreement for Ballot Layout and Programming Services between Oakland County and Various
Municipalities on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE FRIEND OF THE COURT
CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE – FAMILY LAW PRACTICE ATTORNEY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the expiring appointment on the Friend of the
Court Citizens’ Advisory Committee for an attorney who engages primarily in family law practice,
recommends the filling of the appointment for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2010, as follows:
FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE (term ending 6/30/2010)
William E. Berlin, Attorney Who Practices Primarily in Family Law
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Application for Appointment to Oakland County Friend of the Court – Citizens Advisory
Committee on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Long supported by Zack the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. asked if there were any other nominations; hearing none, the nominations
were closed.
Moved by Long supported by Zack the appointment of William E. Berlin to the Friend of the Court
Citizens’ Advisory Committee (term ending 6/30/2010) be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel,
Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector,
Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment was confirmed.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07188
BY: General Government Committee, Christine A. Long, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – REQUEST TO EXTEND THE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
OPERATIONS SURCHARGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #99279 authorized the various telephone companies throughout
the County to levy up to four (4%) percent operational surcharge for emergency telephone operations
(with the actual levy being $.57 per wireline, as defined; while the authorized amount could have been up
to $.80 per line) with recognition that the surcharge would expire on December 31, 2006 (the same time
as the enabling surcharge legislation); and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #06167 extended authorization to collect the operational surcharge
at a reduced rate of $.28 per wireline through December 31, 2007, the date through which the enabling
legislation was extended; and
WHEREAS that more permanent and equitable solution, Senate Bills 410 and 411, are currently pending
in the Michigan legislature that will amend the Emergency Telephone Service Enabling Act and enable a
County Board of Commissioners to authorize an operational surcharge on all communication devices
capable of accessing 9-1-1 and not just wireline telephones through December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS Senate Bills 410 and 411 will also enable a state-wide surcharge on all communication
devices capable of accessing 9-1-1 and not just on wireless telephones, distributed under an existing
State formula; and
WHEREAS the provisions of the amended legislation will include an opportunity for a County Board of
Commissioners to review the amount of operational surcharge it has authorized by April 1 of each year
and adjust the amount effective July 1 of that year; and
WHEREAS there is no conclusive data available on the number of communication devices within Oakland
County that would be eligible for surcharge under the provisions of the amended legislation; and
WHEREAS the provisions of the proposed amended legislation require that a County advise the Michigan
Public Services Commission of its intended initial surcharge rate effective January 1, 2008 by September
15, 2007; and
WHEREAS the existing wire line surcharge would cease on December 31, 2007 absent the approval by
the Board of Commissioners regardless of the extension of the underlying state legislation; and
WHEREAS the continued operational surcharge will provide funding for the operation and maintenance of
the new, county-wide, radio system; and
WHEREAS comprehensive financial statements have been provided quarterly to the Board of
Commissioners, project cash flow projections have been provided on a semi-annual basis to the Board of
Commissioners and the County Executive’s Fiscal Year 2008 and 2009 Budget Recommendation all of
which contain known costs for the operation of the new, county-wide radio system; and
WHEREAS the continued operational surcharge will also provide funding for a migration solution for the
presently decentralized and rapidly aging 911 Call-Taking Equipment at the local public safety answering
points to an IP-Based solution by enabling a centralized solution over the County’s OAKNet; and
WHEREAS the extension of the surcharge at a requisite amount is estimated at $.28 per communications
device which includes $.19 per communications device to cover operations and anticipated loss of lines
plus another $.09 per communications device for the IP-based 9-1-1 call taking equipment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to
and pending passage of Michigan Senate Bills 410 and 411, authorizes the extension of the operational
surcharge per communications device for the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009 in
the amount of $.28 per communications device to cover the operations and necessary provisions of the
Radio Communications Fund, including $.19 per communications device to cover radio operations plus
another $.09 per communications device for the IP-based 9-1-1 call taking equipment; with the amount of
operational surcharge to be evaluated prior to April 1 of each year and revised as appropriate and
necessary.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07188)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – REQUEST TO EXTEND THE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
OPERATIONS SURCHARGE
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 requests the Board of Commissioners, pending passage of Michigan Senate
Bills 410 and 411, to authorize extension of the operational surcharge per communications
device for period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009 in the amount of $.28 per
communications device.
2. The Senate Bills 410 and 411 will enable the County Board of Commissioners to authorize an
operational surcharge through December 31, 2011 with an opportunity to evaluate amount of
the surcharge prior to April 1 of each year and make revisions as necessary.
3. While there is no conclusive data on the number of communication devices within Oakland
County, it has been estimated that twelve months of surcharge equates to $2,080,009.
4. The estimated requisite amount to cover radio operations has been included in revenue
within the Radio Communications Fund Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Year 2009 County
Executive Recommended budget; therefore, a budget amendment is not recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Long supported by Potter the resolution, with fiscal note attached, be postponed until the
September 20, 2007 Board meeting.
Vote on motion to postpone:
AYES: Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett,
Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, with fiscal note attached, was postponed until
the September 20, 2007 Board meeting.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE RETIREMENT COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancy on the Retirement Commission, due
to the resignation of Van Conway, recommends the filling of the appointment for the remainder of the
four-year term expiring on December 31, 2009, as follows:
RETIREMENT COMMISSION (Partial Four-Year Term Ending 12/31/2009)
D’Arcy A. Gonzales, Citizen Member
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Application Form for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions on file in County
Clerk’s office.
Moved by Long supported by Gingell the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. asked for a voice vote. The vote to accept the report was not unanimous.
Discussion followed.
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Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. consulted with Corporation Counsel regarding the acceptance of the report.
The Chairperson stated if the General Government Committee Report is not accepted, the nomination of
D’Arcy A. Gonzales for the Retirement Commission (for a Partial Four-Year Term ending 12/31/2009) will
not be before the Board and nominations will then be open.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Coulter supported by Greimel to postpone the appointment and send the Report to the General
Government Committee to be re-evaluated.
Discussion followed.
Vote on motion to postpone:
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Nash, Spector, Suarez, Woodward,
Zack, Burns, Coleman, Coulter. (13)
NAYS: Crawford, Gingell, Gosselin, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Rogers,
Scott, Bullard. (12)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of D’Arcy A. Gonzales for the Retirement
Commission (for a Partial Four-Year Term ending 12/31/2009) was postponed and sent to the General
Government Committee for re-evaluation.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07200
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 3RD
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Salary Administration Plan approved by the Board of Commissioners for Salary Grades 1
- 21 provides a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary grade
placement of classifications; and
WHEREAS the 3rd Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2007 identifies the job studies conducted and the
salary grade changes recommended by the Human Resources Department after completion of this
review process; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Classification and Rate Change fund to implement salary grade
changes resulting from Salary Administration Quarterly Report recommendations; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Drain fund to implement salary grade changes resulting from
recommended Proprietary salary grade change.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes
implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 3rd Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2007, which
includes the following classification changes:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Position Number
Reclassify one (1) ADR Coordinator position
to new class titled Audio Video Equipment
Technician and transfer position to 3010200
11 10 3010301-09097
Reclassify one (1)Construction Inspector III
position to new class titled Cross Connection
and Pretreatment Coordinator
9 11 6010215-10099
Retitle one (1) Emergency Management
Coordinator position
to new class titled Emergency Management
Supervisor
10 10 1010115-03438
Medical Examiner Administrator 16 17 1070601-02552
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following unused classification be deleted:
IT Operations Clerk
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.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07201
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (ORCHARD LAKE SCHOOLS PROJECT) - CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE
VILLAGE
To Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland (the "EDC") has
recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the Project Plan required by the Economic
Development Corporations Act (the "Act") for the captioned Project, a copy of which has been presented
to this meeting (the "Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the EDC's recommendations to the Board of Commissioners were based upon its
determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Act, that
the Project Plan satisfies all of the requirements of the Act regarding project plans and that a letter of
credit issued by a financial institution acceptable to the EDC will be available to pay debt service; and
WHEREAS the governing body of the City of Orchard Lake Village, Oakland County, Michigan, has also
approved the Project Plan and given its consent to the exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the
EDC; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a public hearing to consider whether the Project Plan
constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the Act; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and its review of the Project Plan,
hereby certifies, approves and concurs in the determinations of the EDC with respect thereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
determines that the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies and
approves the Project Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC is hereby authorized to take such steps as are necessary to
implement the Project and the financing thereof by the issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as
contemplated by the Project Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Project Plan, Summary Description, Project Plan Certification, Statutorily Required Information,
General Information, Exhibit A – Project Area Legal Description, Exhibit B – Letter of Credit Commitment
Letter, Summary of Terms and Conditions, Exhibit C - Company Certificate Regarding Transfer of
Employment and Exhibit D - Company Certificate Regarding Payment of Prevailing Wages of Orchard
Lake Schools Project on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Gershenson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall,
Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard,
Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07202
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (CRANBROOK EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT) - CITY OF
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland (the "EDC") has
recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the Project Plan required by the Economic
Development Corporations Act (the "Act") for the captioned Project, a copy of which has been presented
to this meeting (the "Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the EDC's recommendations to the Board of Commissioners were based upon its
determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Act, that
the Project Plan satisfies all of the requirements of the Act regarding project plans and that a letter of
credit issued by a financial institution acceptable to the EDC will be available to pay debt service; and
WHEREAS the governing body of the City of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, has also
approved the Project Plan and given its consent to the exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the
EDC; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a public hearing to consider whether the Project Plan
constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the Act; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and its review of the Project Plan,
hereby certifies, approves and concurs in the determinations of the EDC with respect thereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
determines that the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies and
approves the Project Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC is hereby authorized to take such steps as are necessary to
implement the Project and the financing thereof by the issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as
contemplated by the Project Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Project Plan, Summary Description, Statutorily Required Information, Exhibit A – Project Area
Legal Description, Exhibit B - Letter of Credit or Bond Purchaser’s Commitment Letter, Exhibit C -
Company Certificate Regarding Transfer of Employment and Exhibit D - Company Certificate Regarding
Payment of Prevailing Wages of Cranbrook Educational Community Project on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Potts the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long,
Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns,
Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07203
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EVERGREEN FARMINGTON
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM VILLAGE OF BEVERLY HILLS FOOTING/DRAIN HOUSELEAD
REHABILITATION PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Village of Beverly Hills (the "Village") is in urgent need of sewage disposal facilities and
services constituting a part of the Evergreen and Farmington Sewage Disposal Systems (the "System")
as described in the form of the proposed contract hereinafter mentioned (sometimes referred to herein as
the "Project"), in order to promote the health and welfare of the residents thereof, which sewage disposal
facilities and services also would benefit the County and its residents, and the parties to said proposed
contract have concluded that such facilities and services can be provided most economically and
efficiently by the County through the exercise of the powers conferred by Act 342, Public Acts of
Michigan, 1939, as amended ("Act 342"); and
WHEREAS by the terms of Act 342, the County and the Village are authorized to enter into a contract for
the construction and provision of the Project to serve the Village and for the payment of the cost thereof
by the Village in cash; and
WHEREAS there has been submitted to this Board of Commissioners a proposed contract between the
County, by and through the County Drain Commissioner, County Agency, and the Village (the "Contract"),
which Contract provides for the construction and provision of the Project and which Contract is set forth
on Exhibit A hereto; and
WHEREAS there have also been submitted, for approval and adoption by this Board of Commissioners,
preliminary plans and specifications and an estimate of the cost of the Project; and
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners desires to proceed with the Project and the approval and
execution of the Contract to construct and provide the Project as provided in the Contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County, Michigan, as
follows:
1. APPROVAL OF PROJECT AND DESIGNATION OF COUNTY AGENCY. This Board of
Commissioners by majority vote of its members-elect does hereby approve, under and
pursuant to Act 342, establishment of the Project as part of the System, which shall consist of
(i) the construction and provision of the Evergreen Farmington Sewage Disposal System
Village of Beverly Hills Footing/Drain Houselead Rehabilitation Project, as specified and to be
located as shown in Exhibits A and B to the Contract (the "Project") and (ii) the services
provided by the facilities constituting a portion of the Project; that the Project as part of the
System shall serve the Village; that the Oakland County Drain Commissioner is hereby
designated and appointed as the "County Agency" for the Project; that the County Agency
shall have all the powers and duties with respect to the Project as are provided by law and
especially by Act 342; and that all obligations incurred by the County Agency with respect to
the Project, unless otherwise authorized by this Board of Commissioners, shall be payable
solely from funds derived from the Village as hereinafter provided.
2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS – ESTIMATE OF COST. The preliminary plans and
specifications for the Project and the estimate of $300,000 as the cost thereof, as submitted
to this Board of Commissioners, are hereby approved and adopted.
3. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT. The Evergreen Farmington Sewage Disposal System Village
of Beverly Hills Footing/Drain Houselead Rehabilitation Project Contract between the County,
by and through the County Drain Commissioner and the Village, which Contract has been
submitted to this Board of Commissioners, is hereby approved and adopted, and the County
Drain Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the same in
substantially the form set forth on Exhibit A hereto for and on behalf of the County, in as
many counterparts as may be deemed advisable.
4. CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they may
be in conflict herewith are rescinded.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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Copy of Exhibit A - Evergreen Farmington Sewage Disposal System Village of Beverly Hills Footing
Drain/Houselead Rehabilitation Project Contract, Feasibility Study and Exhibit B - Estimate of Probable
Cost on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07204
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE OAKLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION FOR USE OF OFFICE
SPACE OAKLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on June 5, 2007, pursuant to the rules and procedures of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, the Planning and Building Committee authorized staff to negotiate the terms and
conditions of a lease agreement with the Oakland County Bar Association for use of approximately 913-sf
of office space in the Oakland County Courthouse West Wing Extension; and
WHEREAS the Department of Facilities Management, with the assistance of Oakland County Corporation
Counsel, has negotiated the terms and conditions of the attached Lease Agreement with representatives
of the Oakland County Bar Association; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Lease, the agreement provides for the use of
approximately 913-sf of office space on the first floor of the West Wing Extension of the Oakland County
Courthouse from October 1, 2007, until September 30, 2010, at the rate of $14.81 per square foot with
annual increases or decreases (based on County operation and maintenance cost). The lease may be
extended at the County’s discretion on a year-to-year basis for up to an additional three years. The Bar
Association would provide its own furniture, telephones, computers, fax machines, office equipment etc.
Rent paid to the County would include janitorial service, normal courthouse security and all utilities except
telephone service; and
WHEREAS the Departments of Facilities Management and Corporation Counsel have reviewed and/or
prepared all necessary documents related to the attached Lease Agreement and recommend its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
and authorizes the attached Lease Agreement between the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Bar
Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby directs it’s
Chairperson or his designee to execute the attached Lease Agreement and all other related documents,
which may be required between the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Bar Association.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Oakland County Department of Facilities Management Approval of Lease Agreement, Lease
Agreement between County of Oakland and Oakland County Bar Association on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07205
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION – ANIMAL CONTROL
SOFTWARE SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the administrative process currently utilized by the Animal Control Division for animal location,
animal intake, medical recording and final disposition, is labor intensive and does not allow for efficient
tracking and reporting of activities; and
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WHEREAS working with the Information Technology Department, Animal Control Administration has
researched pre-packaged software applications which will enhance the tracking and reporting of Division
activities leading to more efficient control of the animal population in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS as a result of the joint research conducted by Information Technology and Animal Control,
pre-packaged software supplied by RescueConnection Software will meet the needs of the Division; and
WHEREAS total cost of this project is $205,808, which include $99,180 to purchase the software and
$106,628 to install the software and train the users; and
WHEREAS the Information Technology Department will cover the cost of installation and software by
restructuring hours committed to other projects; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the Designated Fund Balance for Operational Improvements to cover
the software purchase; and
WHEREAS it is projected that this investment will pay for itself within a six (6) year time frame.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Animal Control Software System purchase and implementation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07206
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION - OAKLAND COUNTY CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET
2007-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Pursuant to provisions of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 1975, Oakland County is required to
develop and submit a plan and budget for the provision of funding of foster care services to the Bureau of
Juvenile Justice, Department of Human Services, annually; and
WHEREAS The Oakland County Circuit Court - Family Division, County of Oakland, and the Oakland
County Department of Human Services have developed the attached foster care services budget for the
State's fiscal year, October, 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS The Public Services Committee has reviewed this budget and recommends its submission to
the State Office.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
submission of the 2007-2008 Oakland County Child Care Fund Budget to the Bureau of Juvenile Justice’s
Child Care Fund Unit, Department of Human Services.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of County Child Care Budget Summary on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07207
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - FIRE DISPATCH CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR FRANKLIN-BINGHAM
FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR 2007-2012
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to
enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of Fire Dispatch services; and
WHEREAS at the request of the Franklin-Bingham Fire Department, the Sheriff’s Office has been
requested to dispatch fire calls for the Franklin-Bingham Fire Department; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #06256 approved a draft contract with Franklin-Bingham Fire
Department for the years 2007-2008; and
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WHEREAS during the course of the negotiations and determinations by Corporation Counsel it was
decided that a 5 year contract and separate contracts with the Village of Franklin and the Village of
Bingham Farms was necessary along with the contract with the Volunteer Fire Department; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel has reviewed these contracts and is in agreement with the attached
contracts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office along with the Department of Management and Budget is recommending
the attached contracts for dispatching services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to enter into the attached Fire Dispatch Agreements with the Franklin Volunteer
Fire Department, the Village of Franklin and the Village of Bingham Farms through 2012.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of 2007-2012 Fire Dispatch Service Agreement between the County of Oakland and the Franklin
Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., 2007-2012 Fire Dispatch Service Support Agreement between the
County of Oakland and the Village of Franklin, and 2007-2012 Fire Dispatch Service Support Agreement
between the County of Oakland and the Village of Bingham Farms on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 10:30 a.m. to the call of the Chair, or September 20, 2007, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson