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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
November 1, 2007
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:45 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, Woodward, Zack. (24)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Suarez. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Mike Rogers.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Potter supported by Burns the minutes of the October 18, 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
j. Department of Central Services – Oakland County International Airport – Grant Program
Acceptance – Residential Sound Insulation
(Reason for Suspension of General Government Committee, item j.: Waiver of Rule III – Planning and
Building Committee meeting held immediately prior to today’s Board meeting.)
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
e. Miscellaneous Resolution #07249 – Drain Commissioner – Request for $150,000 Loan
from the Long Term Revolving Fund for Repair of the Oxford Multi-Lakes Level Control
Structure
(Reason for Suspension of Planning and Building Committee, item e.: Waiver of Rule III – Planning and
Building Committee meeting held immediately prior to today’s Board meeting.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 1, 2007
493
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, Woodward, Zack. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Jose Aliaga, on behalf of the Congress of Peru, presented a Proclamation to Oakland County
Clerk/Register of Deeds Ruth Johnson and the Honorable Wendy Potts. Judge Potts addressed the
Board and thanked the members of the Peruvian Congress who were in attendance.
Deputy County Executive Ken Rogers gave a presentation regarding Automation Alley.
Oakland County Drain Commissioner John McCulloch gave a presentation regarding the Oakland County
Water and Wastewater Master Plan.
The following person addressed the Board: Harold Harris, appointee of the State Department of Human
Services.
Moved by Potts supported by Greimel 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
504.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07250
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – CONTRACT EXCEPTIONS REPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on March 5, 1992, the Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #92027
authorizing that, “There shall be monthly reports to the Finance Committee and appropriate liaison
committee(s) of any contracts which are exceptions to the policies and procedures including sole-source,
sole-vendor and contracts awarded to other than low bidder;” and
WHEREAS it is the County’s intent to continuously ensure an open, fair, and competitive bidding process;
select the best qualified vendors; and expend the County’s tax revenues judiciously; and
WHEREAS in the Finance Committee’s financial stewardship role, it has drafted, in cooperation with
Management and Budget, a list of questions as guidelines for the departments to follow as they prepare
their Contract Exception Report submissions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners authorizes that Miscellaneous
Resolution #92027 be amended such that software maintenance contract renewals may be excluded
from the Contract Exception Report going forward, but that all other sole-source, sole-vendor, and
competitively bid contracts awarded to other than the lowest responsible bidders and purchases over the
established thresholds that were not competitively bid must be included in the Contract Exception Report.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Memo regarding Contract Exception Report Submissions on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 504.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 1, 2007
494
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07251
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/PURCHASING DIVISION – REVISIONS TO THE
PURCHASING CARD POLICY AND PROCEDURES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #99168 and revised in Miscellaneous Resolution
#01147, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the "Oakland County Purchasing Card
Policy" in accordance with Public Act 266 of 1995; and
WHEREAS revisions have been recommended by the Department of Management and Budget to clarify
the wording, terminology, and internal controls defined in the Purchasing Card Policies and Procedures
(see sections 2.0, 3.3, 3.9, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 6.5, 7.2, 7.3, 8.2. 8.3, 9.4, 10.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 11.5, 12.1, 12.2,
13.0, 13.1, 13.2, 14.0, 16.2, 17.0, and 18.0 in Attachment “A”); and
WHEREAS revisions have been recommended by the Department of Management and Budget to
emphasize the sales tax exemption that exists on County P-Card purchases in the Purchasing Card
Policies and Procedures (see sections 3.9 and 8.2 in Attachment “A”); and
WHEREAS revisions have been recommended by the Department of Management and Budget to
delineate the responsibilities of the Card Reconciler in the Purchasing Card Policies and Procedures (see
section 10.2 in Attachment “A”).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves of
the revisions to the Oakland County Purchasing Card Policies and Procedures in attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Management and Budget notify the County Elected
Officials, Department Directors, and Division Managers of the revised Purchasing Card Policies and
Procedures.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of Procurement Card Policies and Procedures on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 504.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07242
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD FOR THE FIRE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of the Fire Records
Management System in Miscellaneous Resolution #99309; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the Fire Records Management System is to capture and create fire records
from the inception of a 9-1-1 call, to include the additional computer-aided dispatch information, and
complete the recording in a standard records management system, promoting communication and the
sharing of fire records among the municipalities that participate; and
WHEREAS the Department of Information Technology, the Department of Corporation Counsel, and the
Fire Governance Committee have developed a Fire Records Management System Interlocal Agreement
setting forth the rights and obligations of the County and the municipalities participating in the Fire
Records Management System; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of the attached
Interlocal Agreement with specific municipalities in Miscellaneous Resolution #02045; and
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Oxford would like to participate in the Fire Records Management
System.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to sign the attached Fire Records Management System
Interlocal Agreement with the Charter Township of Oxford.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 1, 2007
495
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Fire Records Management Agreement between Oakland County and Oxford Fire Department on
file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07242)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD FOR THE FIRE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above-referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution approves the Chairperson of the Board to authorize and sign the Agreement
with the Charter Twp of Oxford as identified in the resolution.
2. The Fire Governance Committee (FGC) approved a participation fee increase for the local
municipalities in their January 11, 2006 meeting minutes (attached).
3. The Charter Township of Oxford (as a department that chose not to stay in the initial phase of
the project) will be responsible for the following initial start-up fee and annual fees beginning
January 1, 2008 (prorating 9 months access for Fiscal Year 2008) listed below:
-$3,500 start-up fee
-$3,966 annual department fee
-$ 340 annual fire station fee ($340 for each fire station beyond the first)
4. The addition of the Charter Twp of Oxford will require the purchase of computer equipment of
$3,022, which funding has been included in the Fiscal Year 2008 Fire Records Management
fund, as well as two additional software licenses and annual maintenance of $5,488.
5. Funding is available in the General Fund Non-Departmental Contingency account to cover
the software license and maintenance purchase.
6. A budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2008 budget as specified below:
GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2008
Expenditures
9090101-196030-730359 Non-Dept Contingency ($ 5,488)
9090101-152010-788001-53100 Transfer Out-FRMS $ 5,488
Total General Fund $ -0-
FIRE RECORDS MANAGEMENT FUND (#53100)
Revenue
1080325-115100-695500-10100 Transfer In-General Fund $5,488
1080325-115100-631442 Outside Agencies 6,730
Total Revenue $12,218
Expenditures
1080325-115100-731773 Software Purchases $ 4,480
1080325-115100-731780 Software Maintenance 1,008
Total Expenditures $ 5,488
FRMS Fund-Estimate Change in Fund Equity $ 6,730
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 504.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 1, 2007
496
*REPORT (MISC. #07243)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – EXTENSION OF ADDITIONAL
COMPENSATION FOR OVERTIME EXEMPT EMPLOYEES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07243 on October 24, 2007
reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07243
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - EXTENSION OF ADDITIONAL
COMPENSATION FOR OVERTIME EXEMPT EMPLOYEES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS additional compensation for overtime exempt employees in the Information Technology
Department at a straight-time hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 48 hours in a workweek for specific,
pre-approved assignments has been annually authorized beginning with Miscellaneous Resolutions
#99155; and
WHEREAS the Human Resource Department initially developed and proposed this approach in response
to the occasional, identified need of the Information Technology Department to address a particular
technical project or problem; and
WHEREAS the Human Resource Department has assessed the value and cost of this program and found
it provides the Director of Information Technology with an effective management tool which is cost and
project-effective compared to other alternatives such as contracted staff; and
WHEREAS updated usage statistics of Additional Compensation for Overtime Exempt Employees is
provided to the Board of Commissioners in each Information Technology Master Plan Quarterly Status
report; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #06192 required that this additional compensation provision be
subject to review and evaluation for continuation by the Board of Commissioners after one year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes, for one year, Fiscal
Year 2008, additional compensation for overtime exempt employees in the Information Technology
Department (excluding Managers and the Director) at a straight-time hourly rate for all hours worked
beyond 48 hours in a work week (hours worked beyond 48 in a work week must be pre-approved by
supervision in order to be compensable) for specific pre-approved assignments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Information Technology will continue to report on the usage of
additional compensation for overtime exempt employees in the Master Plan Quarterly Status document.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07243)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - EXTENSION OF ADDITIONAL
COMPENSATION FOR OVERTIME EXEMPT EMPLOYEES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
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. Per Miscellaneous Resolutions #06192, #05185, #04195, #03183, #02136 and #99155, the
Department of Information Technology was authorized Additional Compensation for Overtime
Exempt Employees to assist with specific pre-approved assignments and to provide a cost-
effective alternative to adding temporary contractual staff.
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2. The Additional Compensation was provided to employees as pre-approved by supervision who
worked beyond a 48-hour workweek, at a straight time hourly rate.
3. This additional compensation provision is estimated at $10,000 for Fiscal Year 2008 and is based
on previous usage for Fiscal Year 2002 – Fiscal Year 2007.
4. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget for Information Technology Fund. No budget
amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 504.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07244
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION – AGREEMENT TO
UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CITY OF
AUBURN HILLS
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 the City of Auburn Hills is requesting to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of
Canvassers for the November 6, 2007 election; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel has drafted an agreement for the City of Auburn Hills 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 with the City of Auburn Hills 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 City of Auburn
Hills.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of City of Auburn Hills Resolution #07.09.170 and Agreement between the City of Auburn Hills and
Oakland County to Utilize the Services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers on file in County
Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07244)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION - AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE
THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CITY OF AUBURN
HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The Clerk Register of Deeds – Elections Division is authorized to establish 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.
2. The City of Auburn Hills is requesting to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of
Canvassers for the November 6, 2007 election.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 1, 2007
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3. The approval and exercise of this agreement will generate an estimated $250 (10 precincts @
$25 per precinct) of general fund revenue in the Board of Canvasser Services Fee line item for
Fiscal Year 2008 with corresponding operating expense increases of the same amount in the
Fees Per Diems line item.
4. An amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2008 general fund budget to authorize the
exercise of this agreement and increase revenues and expenses as follows:
GENERAL FUND 10100 FY 2008
Revenue
2010301-185010-630147 Bd. of Canvasser Svc. Fee $ 250
Total Revenues $ 250
Expenditure
2010301-185010-730709 Fees-Per Diems $ 250
Total Expenditures $ 250
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 504.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07245
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION – AGREEMENT TO
UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CITY OF
TROY
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 the City of Troy is requesting to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of
Canvassers for the November 6, 2007 election; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel has drafted an agreement for the City of Troy 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 with the City of Troy 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 City of Troy.
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 Troy and Oakland County to Utilize the Services of the Oakland
County Board of Canvassers on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07245)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION - AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE
THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CITY OF TROY
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:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 1, 2007
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1. The Clerk Register of Deeds – Elections Division is authorized to establish 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.
2. The City of Troy is requesting to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of Canvassers
for the November 6, 2007 election.
3. The approval and exercise of this agreement will generate an estimated $425 (17 precincts @
$25 per precinct) of general fund revenue in the Board of Canvasser Services Fee line item for
Fiscal Year 2008 with corresponding operating expense increases of the same amount in the
Fees Per Diems line item.
4. An amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2008 general fund budget to authorize the
exercise of this agreement and increase revenues and expenses as follows:
GENERAL FUND 10100 FY 2008
Revenue
2010301-185010-630147 Bd. of Canvasser Svc. Fee $ 425
Total Revenues $ 425
Expenditure
2010301-185010-730709 Fees-Per Diems $ 425
Total Expenditures $ 425
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 504.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07246
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION – AGREEMENT TO
UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHFIELD
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 the Township of Southfield is requesting to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board
of Canvassers for a period of 5 years; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel has drafted an agreement for the Township of
Southfield 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 with the Township of Southfield 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 Township of
Southfield.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Agreement between the Township of Southfield and Oakland County to Utilize the Services of
the Oakland County Board of Canvassers on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 1, 2007
500
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07246)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION - AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE
THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE TOWNSHIP OF
SOUTHFIELD
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 Clerk Register of Deeds – Elections Division is authorized to establish 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.
2. The Township of Southfield is requesting to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of
Canvassers for the November 6, 2007 election.
3. The approval and exercise of this agreement will generate an estimated $250 (10 precincts @
$25 per precinct) of general fund revenue in the Board of Canvasser Services Fee line item for
Fiscal Year 2008 with corresponding operating expense increases of the same amount in the
Fees Per Diems line item.
4. An amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2008 general fund budget to authorize the
exercise of this agreement and increase revenues and expenses as follows:
GENERAL FUND 10100 FY 2008
Revenue
2010301-185010-630147 Bd. of Canvasser Svc. Fee $ 250
Total Revenues $ 250
Expenditure
2010301-185010-730709 Fees-Per Diems $ 250
Total Expenditures $ 250
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 504.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07252
BY: Personnel Committee, Chairperson, Thomas Middleton
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – AMENDMENT TO MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #93300
REGARDING REPORTING OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH FORMER
EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #93300 was adopted by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to establish the policy and process for entering into professional service contracts with
former employees; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #93300 provided “that the Personnel Department provide a monthly
report to the Board of Commissioners indicating retirees hired after 1/1/94 as either part-time non-eligible
employees or as contractual professional service contractors”; and
WHEREAS Purchasing policies have changed since 1993, and all professional services contracts that
involve former County employees are required to be brought before the Personnel Committee and
Finance Committee for approval by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Human Resources Department is recommending that Miscellaneous
Resolution #93300 be amended to delete the paragraph stating, “that the Personnel Department provide a
monthly report to the Board of Commissioners indicating retirees hired after 1/1/94 as either part-time non-
eligible employees or as contractual professional service contractors” to make the practice and the
resolution consistent.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
amends Miscellaneous Resolution #93300 to delete the following paragraph:
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Personnel Department provide a monthly report to the
Board of Commissioners indicating retirees hired after 1/1/94 as either part-time non-eligible
employees or as contractual professional service contractors.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes that the
Board of Commissioners and/or the Personnel Committee shall receive such reports from the Human
Resources Department on an annual basis.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 504.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07220
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2007 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as
amended, also known as the Michigan Drain Code, the Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates
and maintains a number of open ditch or enclosed drains at various locations throughout Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and maintenance that are
recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Drainage Districts; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the said Drain Code permits the Drain Commissioner to levy assessments
against the Drainage District of drains established in accordance with said Chapter 4, for operation,
maintenance, clean out and repair purposes, provided such assessments not exceed $1,250 per mile of
drain per year, or fraction thereof; and
WHEREAS for the year 2007, the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess the 35 Drainage districts the
total aggregate amount of $133,795.89 for the maintenance, operation, clean out and repair of 35 drains,
all in accordance with the said $1,250 per mile of drain per year limitation, as itemized on the listing
attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year 2007, for the purpose of
operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing 35 drains located in Oakland County, the total
aggregate amount of $133,795.89, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed
against all of the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 35
Drainage Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto.
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 Drain Commissioner 2007 Chapter 4 Drain Assessments for Maintenance and
Operation on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07220)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2007 CHAPTER 4 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
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:
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1. The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy, and collect $133,795.89
for the year 2007 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the
assessment rolls, for the purpose of maintaining, cleaning, and repairing 35 Chapter 4 drains
located within Oakland County.
2. Oakland County’s share of the assessments for maintenance of Chapter 4 drains is
$6,586.51.
3. Funding is available in the General Fund Non-Departmental account - Drain Assessments.
No budget amendments are recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 504.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07221
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2007 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as
amended, also known as the Michigan Drain Code, the Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates
and maintains a number of open ditch and/or enclosed drains at various locations in Oakland and West
Bloomfield Townships; and
WHEREAS existing private drains established as County Drains in accordance with Chapter 18 of the
Michigan Drain Code shall be the same as if originally laid out and designated, located, established and
constructed by procedures set forth in other sections of the Michigan Drain Code; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for the operation and maintenance of these Drains that
are recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Drainage Districts; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the said Drain Code permits the Drain Commissioner to levy assessments
against Drainage District of Drains established in accordance with said Chapter 18, for operation,
maintenance, clean out and repair purposes, provided such assessments not exceed $1,250 per mile of
drain per year, or fraction thereof; and
WHEREAS for the year 2007, the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess the 20 Drainage Districts the
total aggregate amount of $37,128.76 for the maintenance, operation, cleanout and repair of 20 drains, all
in accordance with the said $1,250 per mile of drain per year limitation, as itemized on the listing attached
hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year 2007, for the purpose of
operating, maintaining, cleaning out and repairing 20 drains located in Oakland County, the total
aggregate amount of $37,128.76, being the sum total of assessments for the said year to be assessed
against all of the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 20
Drainage Districts itemized on the listing attached hereto.
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 Drain Commissioner 2007 Chapter 18 Drain Assessments for Maintenance and
Operation, and 2007 Drain and Lake Level Assessment Rolls Detail Summary by Community on file in
County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 1, 2007
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07221)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2007 CHAPTER 18 DRAIN MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
RESOLUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy, and collect $37,128.76 for
the year 2007 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the
assessment rolls, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, cleaning, and repairing 20
Chapter 18 drains located within Oakland County.
2. Oakland County’s share of the assessments for maintenance of Chapter 18 drains is
$4,163.26.
3. Funding is available in the General Fund Non-Departmental account - Drain Assessments.
No budget amendments are recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 504.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07247
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND DRAIN COMMISSIONER – OAKLAND
COUNTY – OAKLAND TOWNSHIP WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
DONATION OF 10.08 ACRES AND AQUIFER LOCATED AT STONEY CREEK AND LAKE GEORGE,
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County owns and operates the Oakland County - Charter Township of Oakland Water
Supply System (“Oakland Township Water Supply System”) pursuant to Act 185 of the Public Act of 1957,
as amended (“Act 185”); and
WHEREAS from time to time, property owners have donated land and well water supply systems and
facilities to the County which have become part of the Oakland Township Water Supply System; and
WHEREAS Section 6 of Public Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended authorizes the County to
accept gifts and grants-in-aid from a government or private source; and
WHEREAS Oakland Explorations LLC, a Michigan limited Liability Company, (“Oakland Explorations”)
owns certain property (the “Property”) located in the Charter Township of Oakland, Oakland County,
Michigan described as follows:
A part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 9, T.4N., R.11E., Oakland Township, Oakland
County, Michigan being described as: Commencing at the South ¼ corner of said Section
9, thence N. 86◦40’43”W., 603.07 ft. along the South line of Section 9 to the Point of
Beginning. Thence continuing along said line, N. 86◦40’43”W., 1541.53 ft., thence N.
00◦10’38”W., 61.11 ft., thence S. 86◦40’43”E., 745.26 ft., thence N. 03◦19’17”E., 154.00 ft.,
thence S. 86◦40’43”E., 210.00 ft., thence N. 03◦19’17”E., 376.60 ft., thence S. 86◦40’43”E.,
590.00 ft., thence S. 03◦19’17”W., 591.60 ft. to the Point of Beginning and containing 10.08
acres. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the following described portion
of said property: Commencing at the South ¼ corner of Section 9, thence N. 86◦40’43”W.,
1403.07 ft. along the South line of Section 9 to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing
along said line, N. 86◦40’43”W., 741.53 ft.; thence N. 01◦10’38”W., 61.11 ft.; thence S.
86◦40’43”E., 745.26 ft.; thence S. 03◦19’17”W., 60.00 ft. to the Point of Beginning. Also,
subject to the rights of the public in Stoney Creek Road; and
WHEREAS Oakland Explorations (“Donor”) proposes to make a charitable donation to the County
(“Donee”) consisting of the Donor’s right, title, and interest in the Property, including all rights to
subsurface water that are appurtenant to and associated with the Property, together with the drilled water
wells located on the Property in accordance with the provisions of the Declaration of Charitable Donation
(“Donation Agreement”) attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County, Michigan, as
follows:
1. APPROVAL OF DONATION AGREEMENT. The Donation Agreement between the County,
by and through the County Drain Commissioner and the Donor, which agreement 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.
2. APPROVAL OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO TRANSFER AND CHARITABLE
DONATION. The Drain Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to execute, deliver
and properly record all documents relating to the transfer and acceptance of the Property,
together with the drilled water wells located on the Property subject to and in accordance with
the provisions of the Declaration of Charitable Donation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Exhibit “A” - Declaration of Charitable Gift, Exhibit A - Legal Description, Exhibit B - Warranty
Deed, Exhibit A - Property Description, Exhibit C - Assignment and Bill of Sale, Exhibit D - Internal
Revenue Service Form 8283, Parcel “A”, Parcel “B”, and Parcel “C” on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07247)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND DRAIN COMMISSIONER - OAKLAND
COUNTY - OAKLAND TOWNSHIP WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION
OF 10.08 ACRES AND AQUIFER LOCATED AT STONEY CREEK AND LAKE GEORGE, OAKLAND
TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
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. This resolution approves the donation of Tax Parcel No. 10-09-300-005 from the Oakland
Explorations Limited Liability Company (Donor) to the County of Oakland (Donee) for the sum of
$1.00.
2. The intent of the parties is to treat the transfer as a charitable contribution pursuant to Section
107 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
3. Oakland Explorations Limited Liability Company will give up its title, interest, water rights and well
water equipment in the property through this donation.
4. The County of Oakland will accept the property as a separate property subject to the Donor
providing a Phase One Environmental Site Assessment that does not identify any adverse
environmental conditions on the property.
5. The land is to be recorded as an asset in the Oakland Township Water Supply System after
approval of all documents relating to transfer and charitable donation are executed.
6. Future expenses that are the responsibility of the donee shall come from Oakland Township
Water Supply System.
7. No County General Fund monies required.
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, Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (24)
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 and appointments being confirmed).
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Commissioner Rogers stated there were no items to report on the Regular Agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07253
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – ELECTIONS DIVISION – AGREEMENT TO
UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS BY THE CITY OF
MADISON HEIGHTS
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 the City of Madison Heights is requesting to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board
of Canvassers for a period of 5 years; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Corporation Counsel has drafted an agreement for the City of Madison
Heights 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 with the City of Madison Heights 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 City of Madison
Heights.
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 Madison Heights and Oakland County to Utilize the Services of
the Oakland County Board of Canvassers on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07254
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE –
ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Children’s Village Division has had the opportunity to review and analyze their various
responsibilities and operations; and
WHEREAS the Children’s Village has identified ways to streamline operations and provide for more
efficient use of current staff; and
WHEREAS the current position of Chief – Children’s Village Operations, Administrator – Children’s
Village Intake Team, and Administrator - Children’s Village Program Team share many of the same
responsibilities; and
WHEREAS following discussion, the Human Resources Department and the Children’s Village Division
propose to combine the responsibilities of the Chief – Children’s Village Operations, Administrator –
Children’s Village Intake Team and Administrator – Children’s Village Program Team into one new
classification titled Administrator – Children’s Village; and
WHEREAS the combined duties and responsibilities have been determined to be appropriately placed at
a salary grade 18, overtime exempt; and
WHEREAS in order to provide required supervision and care of residents, Children’s Village has used
many hours overtime due, in large part, to Youth Specialist staffing needs; and
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WHEREAS an additional Youth Specialist I position is needed to assist in decreasing the amount of
overtime usage; and
WHEREAS the duties of the vacant Supervisor – Children’s Village Administrative Services position have
been re-allocated to other positions within Children’s Village; and
WHEREAS Children’s Village is requesting to downwardly reclassify the Supervisor – Children’s Village
Administrative Services position to a Youth Specialist I; and
WHEREAS the proposed actions would result in a savings to the General Fund; and
WHEREAS the County Executive has reviewed this proposal and concurs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
creation of the Administrator – Children’s Village classification, overtime exempt, at salary grade 18.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief – Children’s Village Operations (1060501-02274), the
Administrator – Children’s Village Intake Team (1060501-03198) and the Administrator – Children’s
Village Program Team (1060501-00823) positions be reclassified to Administrator – Children’s Village.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor – Children’s Village Administration position (1060501-
02553) be downwardly reclassified to Youth Specialist I.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following classifications be deleted because they will no longer be
used:
• Administrator – Children’s Village Intake Team
• Administrator – Children’s Village Program Team
• Chief – Children’s Village Operations
• Supervisor – Children’s Village Administrative Services
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY BOARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the expiring appointment on the Oakland County
Department of Human Services Agency Board, recommends the filling of the seat as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY BOARD (3-year term ending 10/31/2010)
Dr. Grenae Dudley-White, General Public
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 Coleman the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Coleman supported by Potts the appointment of Dr. Grenae Dudley-White to the Department of
Human Services Agency Board for a Three Year Term ending October 31, 2010, be confirmed.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. asked if there were any other nominations. There were none.
Discussion followed.
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Vote on appointment:
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel,
Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Woodward,
Zack, Bullard, Burns. (23)
NAYS: Long. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Dr. Grenae Dudley-White to the
Department of Human Services Agency Board for a Three Year Term ending October 31, 2010, was
confirmed.
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
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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
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 Spector the resolution be postponed until the November 29, 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, Woodward,
Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was postponed until the November 29, 2007,
Board meeting.
REPORT (MISC. #07255)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
– GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above-titled resolution on November 1, 2007,
reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07255
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION
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. 2008-0021, Federal Project No. C-26-0079-5307, for Federal funds in the amount of $3,500,000, and
State funds in the amount of $92,105, for the development and improvement of Oakland County
International Airport; and
WHEREAS the project consists of residential sound insulation; 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 $92,105, which is available from the airport fund; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant
contract; and
WHEREAS the attached contract has been approved in accordance with the County Executive's review
process; and
WHEREAS no application was requested from Oakland County; therefore, the application provisions of
Miscellaneous Resolution #95098, do not apply.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
grant contract in an amount not to exceed $3,684,210, which includes a local grant match of $92,105,
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 – Project Budget, Attachment 3 – Supplemental Provisions for Federal/State/Local Contracts
Involving Land Acquisition at all Classifications of Airports, Appendix A – Prohibition of Discrimination in
State Contracts, Appendix B – Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI-49 CFR Part 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. #07255)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –
GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION
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 a Michigan Department of Transportation Grant Contract No. 2008-
0021, Federal Project No. C-26-0079-5307, for Federal funds in the amount of $3,500,000, State
funds in the amount of $92,105 and a required local grant match of $92,105 for the development
and improvement of Oakland County International Airport.
2. The project consists of residential sound insulation.
3. The Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant
agreement.
4. The funding period of the grant is 36 months from the date of the award.
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5. The total cost of the project is $3,684,210 with $3,500,000 of the cost from Federal funds,
$92,105 from State funds, and $92,105 from the Airport fund resources for the grant match.
6. The Michigan Department of Transportation shall act as agent on behalf of the County in the
administration of the project.
7. No General Fund appropriation is required. Funding is available within the Airport fund.
8. No budget amendment is necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Long supported by Douglas the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Long supported by Douglas the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett,
Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Woodward,
Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07256
BY: Personnel Committee, Tom Middleton, 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, 2008, 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 would be scheduled if the employee were actively working at the County. The supplement will
equal the employee’s 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, 2008, the medical benefits of dependents of employees currently called to
active duty, so that they will continue to receive 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
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07219
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2007 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of Part 307 of Act 451 of 1994, as amended, Inland Lake
Levels, the Oakland County Drain Commissioner operates and maintains 35 lake level control
devices/structures and 7 lake augmentation pumps that regulate the legally established water level of 53
lakes located within Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Drain Commissioner incurs costs for such operation and maintenance that are
recoverable via assessments against the various benefiting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of the respective Lake Level Districts; and
WHEREAS Section 30722(4) of Act No. 59 requires that the Drain Commissioner obtain approval from
the Board of Commissioners prior to levying any lake level assessment in excess of $10,000 annually;
and
WHEREAS for the year 2007, the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 27 separate Lake Level
Districts for the total aggregate amount of $670,004.71, for operation, maintenance and repair purposes,
as itemized on the listing attached hereto, of which 14 of the proposed assessments are in excess of the
said $10,000.00 limit, thereby requiring the Board of Commissioners’ authorization.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year 2007, for the purpose of
operating and maintaining the level of various lakes located in Oakland County, the total aggregate
amount of $670,004.71, being the sum total of all assessments for the said year to be assessed against
all of the benefiting properties and government entities comprising the assessment rolls of 27 separate
Lake Level Districts itemized on the listing hereto, including 14 assessments in excess of $10,000.00.
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 Drain Commissioner 2007 Lake Level Assessments for Maintenance and
Operation on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07219)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - 2007 LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy, and collect $670,004.71
for the year 2007 against all benefiting properties and government entities comprising the
assessment rolls, for the purpose of operating and maintaining 27 lake levels located within
Oakland County.
2. Oakland County’s share of the assessments for operations and maintenance of lake levels is
$1,946.93.
3. Funding is available in the General Fund Non-Departmental account - Drain Assessments.
No budget amendments are recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Gershenson the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
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Moved by Douglas supported by Gershenson the resolution be amended in the 4th WHEREAS paragraph
and in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to read:
WHEREAS for the year 2007, the Drain Commissioner proposes to assess 27 separate Lake
Level Districts for the total aggregate amount of $670,004.71 $520,004.71, for operation,
maintenance and repair purposes, as itemized on the listing attached hereto, of which 14 of the
proposed assessments are in excess of the said $10,000.00 limit, thereby requiring the Board of
Commissioners’ authorization.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy and collect for the year 2007, for the purpose
of operating and maintaining the level of various lakes located in Oakland County, the total
aggregate amount of $670,004.71 $520,004.71, being the sum total of all assessments for the
said year to be assessed against all of the benefiting properties and government entities
comprising the assessment rolls of 27 separate Lake Level Districts itemized on the listing hereto,
including 14 assessments in excess of $10,000.00.
Also, to amend the fiscal note under items #1 and #2 to read:
1. The resolution authorizes the Drain Commissioner to assess, levy, and collect
$670,004.71 $520,004.71 for the year 2007 against all benefiting properties and
government entities comprising the assessment rolls, for the purpose of operating and
maintaining 27 lake levels located within Oakland County.
2. Oakland County’s share of the assessments for operations and maintenance of lake
levels is $1,946.93 $1,259.38.
Also, to substitute the attached Assessment list for the Assessment list on file in County Clerk’s office.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall,
Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns,
Coleman, Coulter, Crawford. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long,
Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns,
Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached), as amended, was
adopted.
REPORT (MISC. #07249)
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – REQUEST FOR $150,000 LOAN FROM THE LONG TERM
REVOLVING FUND FOR REPAIR OF THE OXFORD MULTI-LAKES LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07249 on November
1, 2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07249
BY: Bradford C. Jacobsen, District 1
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER - REQUEST FOR $150,000 LOAN FROM THE LONG TERM
REVOLVING FUND FOR REPAIR OF THE OXFORD MULTI-LAKES LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Cedar Lake, Clear Lake, Long Lake, Squaw Lake, Squaw Lagoon, Tan Lake and Michelson
Lake are inland lakes located in the Charter Township of Oxford, County of Oakland, State of Michigan
(“Oxford Multi-Lakes”); and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court for the County of Oakland, by Court order on May 9, 1973 established the
normal lake levels for the Oxford Multi-Lakes pursuant to the provisions of Part 307, Inland Lake Levels,
of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), MCLA 324.30701 et seq. (“Part
307”); and
WHEREAS said court order confirmed the boundaries of the special assessment district for Oxford Multi-
Lakes; and
WHEREAS the Office of the Drain Commissioner, as the delegated authority, inspected the lake level
control structure utilized to maintain the normal levels for the Oxford Multi-Lakes and has determined that
the public health, safety and welfare of the property owners and residents of Oxford Township require the
repair of the structure; and
WHEREAS the estimated the cost of the repair is $163,000; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Part 307, Section 30711 provides that the County Board of Commissioners may
determine that the whole or part of the cost of a project shall be defrayed by special assessments against
the following lands that are benefited by the project: privately owned parcels of land, political subdivisions
of the state and state owned lands under the jurisdiction and control of the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Part 307, Section 30715, the County Board of Commissioners may also provide
that the special assessments on properties benefited may be made in installments; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #02019, adopted February 21, 2002 established a
Long Term Revolving Fund to assist in the financing of water and sewer projects that do not require the
issuance of bonds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland,
Michigan, as follows:
1. The County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an advance of $150,000 from the
County’s Long Term Revolving Fund to the Oxford Multi-Lakes Special Assessment District with
an annual interest rate of 5.06% for the repair of the Oxford Multi-Lakes lake level control
structure (“Repair Project”).
2. All costs of the Repair Project shall be defrayed by special assessments against the following
lands that are benefited by the project: privately owned parcels of land, political subdivisions of
the state and state owned lands under the jurisdiction and control of the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality.
3. The special assessment on benefited lands may be applied in five (5) annual installments.
4. The delegated authority is authorized to compute all costs relating to the Repair Project and
prepare a special assessment roll.
5. The delegated authority shall proceed with a public hearing on the repair project and prepare a
special assessment roll in accordance with Part 307 of the Michigan Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act (MCL 324.30701 et seq.).
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BRADFORD JACOBSEN
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FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07249)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DRAIN COMMISSIONER – REQUEST FOR $150,000 LOAN FROM THE LONG TERM
REVOLVING FUND FOR REPAIR OF THE OXFORD MULTI-LAKES LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURE
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 Drain Commissioner’s office is requesting a $150,000 loan from the Long-Term Revolving
Fund for the repair of the Oxford Multi-Lakes level control structure.
2. Miscellaneous Resolution #02019 authorized that monies be made available to assist in the
financing of water and sewer that do not require the issuance of bonds.
3. Funding is currently available in the Long-Term Revolving Fund to issue a loan in the amount of
$150,000 to the Oxford Multi-Lakes Level Fund.
4. Previous loans from the Long-Term Revolving Fund have been secured with an approved special
assessment roll against all benefiting parcels.
5. The special assessment roll for the Oxford Multi-Lakes repair project to repay the loan, with
interest, has not been approved yet.
6. The Drain Commissioner’s office will hold a public hearing on the repair project and will prepare a
5 year special assessment roll in accordance with Part 307 of the Michigan Natural Resources
and Environmental Protection Act (MCL 324.30701 et seq) in order to repay the loan with interest.
7. No funds shall be disbursed from the Long-Term Revolving Fund until such time as the delegated
authority has completed its proceedings.
8. The interest rate to be charged is to be based on the prevailing six-month Treasury Bill rate at the
time the loan is issued with Fiscal Services obtaining the six-month Treasury Bill rate from the
Oakland County Treasurer’s office upon loan issuance.
9. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Jacobsen supported by Douglas the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
Moved by Jacobsen supported by Douglas the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash,
Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coleman, Coulter,
Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07257
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS 2004-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Office to enter
into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS for several years the County of Oakland and the Oakland County Sheriff have contracted with
the City of Rochester Hills to provide law enforcement services to this community; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office to provide
law enforcement services for the City (Miscellaneous Resolution #03352); and
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WHEREAS the current Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills will expire on
December 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS paragraph 24 of the 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of
Rochester Hills allows for an amendment to this agreement; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #05302 authorized contract amendment #1 for this agreement; and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills is requesting the addition of one (1) Patrol Investigator which
would bring the total number of contracted Patrol Investigators to twelve (12) and bring the total number
of contracted positions to sixty (60); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to add one (1) Patrol Investigator for the City of Rochester Hills under
the terms of this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
addition of one (1) Patrol Investigator in accordance with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-
2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Rochester Hills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position be created in the Contracted Patrol-
Rochester Hills Unit, Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office effective January 1, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) unmarked vehicle with mobile, and prep radio be added to the
county fleet effective January 1, 2008.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of City of Rochester Hills Schedule A-1 and Oakland County Sheriff's Department 2004-2008 Law
Enforcement Services Agreement with City of Rochester Hills on file in County Clerk’s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07258
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR POLICE MOTORCYCLES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to distribute property and funds
forfeited through narcotic seizures to participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law
enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $295,941.92 (balance as of 9/30/07) as a result of Sheriff's Office
forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office has leased motorcycles for the last several years at a reduced rate; and
WHEREAS the new lease rate is $2,390 per unit per year; and
WHEREAS the purchase of a police motorcycle is now economically feasible; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used to pay for the purchase of 12
motorcycles; and
WHEREAS this equipment will be used by the Sheriff's Office to enhance law enforcement efforts in
compliance with state law; and
WHEREAS the estimated expenses are $197,064.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
use of $197,064 from the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Account (#10100-4030101-
222430) to purchase twelve (12) police motorcycles.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07259
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF
PONTIAC 2007-2008
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to
enter into contracts with local units of government for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #03265 adopted October 2, 2003, established the standard law
enforcement services overtime rates for the period 2004-2008; and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide patrol services to
the citizens of the City for special events within the City; and
WHEREAS the City of Pontiac has requested that a contract for special events on an overtime basis be
authorized; and
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #04106 the Board of Commissioners authorized a contract for
these services for 2004 to 2006; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed to contract for this service with the City of Pontiac; and
WHEREAS this contract has been through the County Executive review process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached contract with the City of Pontiac for special events on an overtime basis at rates established by
this Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract will take effect on November 1, 2007.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Contract for Auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputy Services for the City of Pontiac on file in County Clerk’s
office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07260
BY: Commissioners Jim Nash, David Potts, Tim Burns, Karen Spector, David Woodward, Eric Coleman,
Helaine Zack, David Coulter, Marcia Gershenson, Tim Greimel
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES, GREAT MICHIGAN
PLATFORM: A BIPARTISAN LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE TO PROTECT MICHIGAN’S WATER FOR
FUTURE GENERATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS increasing global demand for fresh water will pit in-state water users against water takers;
and
WHEREAS Michigan’s water resources are a vital part of the state’s identity and heritage, a major source
of economic wealth, important to tourism, and critical to human health as a source of drinking water; and
WHEREAS the Great Lakes are under increasing pressure from conflicting human uses, invasive species
and climate change; and
WHEREAS all waters should be held in trust for the public, that includes surface water, wetlands, streams
and groundwater; all of which are vital to the health of our economy, drinking water supply, recreation and
ecosystems; and
WHEREAS protection for water resources must acknowledge that ecosystems function as a unit; their
health depends on the interrelationship of streams, lakes, wetlands and groundwater. Therefore, state
laws must ensure protection of the system as a whole; and
WHEREAS public participation and input into water use decisions must be elevated. Local actions and
voices must figure prominently into decisions; and
WHEREAS large-scale water users should be required to use water efficiently and evaluate conservation
measures to protect water resources from the uncertainties of drought, climate change and overuse; and
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WHEREAS large-scale water users must be carefully examined to assess their impact on a river or
stream. Any new water bottling plant should also be carefully examined, and the impacts on its neighbors
studied and approved only if the public is truly protected; and
WHEREAS the Great Lakes will only truly be protected when all users join in efforts to protect it and
restore degraded waterways; and
WHEREAS a broad coalition of lakes defenders have proposed strong new measures, known as the
Great Lakes, Great Michigan platform, to keep Michigan’s water from being shipped out of the Great
Lakes and protect Michigan’s lakes, rivers and streams from the impacts of water withdrawal; and
WHEREAS as the Great Lakes, Great Michigan platform calls for comprehensive water use laws that will
make Michigan a leader in water conservation by:
1. Extending Public Trust Doctrine to all water
2. Preventing adverse impacts to Michigan’s water and wetlands
3. Promoting meaningful conservation
4. Strengthening permitting process for water withdrawals
5. Supporting greater community involvement
6. Investing into Michigan’s water through restoration efforts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners affirms that the
policy reforms set forth by the Great Lakes, Great Michigan Coalition are needed to ensure Michigan
plays a leadership role in the protection of the Great Lakes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that Oakland County Board of Commission supports the Michigan
House of Representatives Bi-Partisan Water Protection Package of 2007, as proposed on July 2, 2007,
which includes House Bills:
5065 Amend Definitions to Strengthen Protections
5066 Water Conservation Measures and Registration and Reporting Changes
5067 Strengthen Enforcement
5068 Strengthen Environmental Review and Public Interest Protections
5069 Authorization of Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool
5070 Enhance Public Participation in Protecting Water Resources
5071 Strengthen Environmental and Public Interest Protections for New Municipal Water
Supplies
5072 Strengthen Environmental and Public Interest Protections for Bottled Water
5073 Provide the Department of Environmental Quality Rule making Authority
4343 Great Lakes Basin Water Resources Compact
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward a copy of this
adopted resolution to all the Michigan House and Senate Delegation representatives of Oakland County,
the Michigan Association of Counties and the legislative lobbyists for Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Commission lobbyist be instructed to work
towards the adoption of this legislation.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
JIM NASH, DAVID POTTS, TIM BURNS,
HELAINE ZACK, KAREN SPECTOR, DAVE
WOODWARD, ERIC COLEMAN, DAVID
COULTER, MARCIA GERSHENSON, TOM
MIDDLETON, TIM GREIMEL, VINCENT
GREGORY, MATTIE HATCHETT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no
objections.
Commissioner Burns and Commissioner Middleton addressed the Board.
The Board adjourned at 10:45 a.m. to the call of the Chair, or November 29, 2007, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson