HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007.11.29 - 8431520
OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
November 29, 2007
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. at 9:43 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N.
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Zack. (22)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: Suarez, Woodward. (2)
EXCUSED ABSENCE PER MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #04228: Coleman. (1)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by John Scott.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Crawford supported by Zack the minutes of the November 1, 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 agenda be amended as follows:
Move Planning and Building, item a: Miscellaneous Resolution #07272 – Department of Economic
Development and Community Affairs – Community and Home Improvement Division – Fiscal Year 2007
Housing Counseling Grant Acceptance from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
ITEMS NOT ON BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
b. Planning and Economic Development Services Division Resolution Approving Project
Area and Project District Area (Openings Project) – Charter Township of Waterford.
c. Planning and Economic Development Services Division Resolution Confirming
Appointment of Additional EDC Directors (Openings Project) – Charter Township of
Waterford.
(Reason for suspension of Planning and Building Committee, items b. and c.: Waiver of Rule III –
Planning and Building Committee meeting held immediately prior to today’s Board meeting.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
521
Vote on agenda, as amended:
AYES: Bullard, Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Zack. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda, as amended, was approved.
Deputy County Clerk Constance Spak stated there were no written communications.
Commissioner Greimel presented a proclamation to Michelle Zelinski, a student at Avondale High School
who was appointed to the national Camp Fire USA Youth Advisory Cabinet, to recognize her national
achievement.
Commissioner Spector presented a proclamation to City of Orchard Lake Village Mayor David H. Boerger
for his exceptional leadership and legacy as a public official and to honor him for his years of outstanding
service.
The following person addressed the Board: Allan Meltzer.
Moved by Rogers supported by Gershenson the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended
Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). (The vote for this motion
appears on page 543.) The resolutions on the Consent Agenda follow (annotated by an asterisk {*}).
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07261
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – NOTICE TO VILLAGE OF HOLLY REGARDING OAKLAND
COUNTY’S SUPPORT FOR DDA EXPANSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the economic growth of Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS among the tools used to promote this economic growth is Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in
the form of Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs), Local Development Finance Authorities (LDFAs),
and Corridor Improvement Authorities (CIAs); and
WHEREAS to review requests from the cities, villages, and townships to establish DDAs, LDFAs, and
CIAs, the Board of Commissioners has, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #99010, established the
Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc Committee (Review Committee) to evaluate and
recommend to the Finance Committee on the County’s participation in these proposed Authorities; and
WHEREAS the Review Committee has promulgated protocols and performance standards for County
participation in these Authorities, and this Board of Commissioners has adopted these policies as
guidelines to assist the County in its review of a municipality’s plan; and
WHEREAS by letter dated May 15, 2007, the Village of Holly and the Holly DDA advised the Review
Committee that the DDA sought to incorporate the train depot located on S. Broad Street into the DDA
district, thereby expanding the boundary of the DDA; and
WHEREAS the Village of Holly and the DDA appeared before the Review Committee on June 14, 2007,
to present the planned incorporation of the train depot into the DDA district; and
WHEREAS the public hearing for the proposed expansion was held on June 26, 2007; and
WHEREAS due to the timing of the public hearing, the County Board of Commissioners meeting
schedule, and the 60-day statutory timeframe within which a taxing jurisdiction, in this case the County,
must act, this Board determined pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #07158, to exempt any County ad
valorum property taxes from capture pending further details and confirmation of the tax exempt status of
the property proposed for inclusion in the expansion; and
WHEREAS the Village and the DDA have now provided the requisite documentation to verify that the
property in this expansion is exempt from County and local taxation, and further, that the expansion will
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
522
have no impact on potential tax revenues and no financial impact regarding loss of tax revenues to
Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Miscellaneous Resolution #07158 is hereby rescinded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the expansion
of the Holly DDA district boundaries as set forth in the “First Amended Agreement Between the County of
Oakland, the Village of Holly, and the Village of Holly Downtown Development Authority” and exhibits
referenced in and attached thereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County’s support for the DDA expansion is premised upon the
continued tax exempt status of the property. Pursuant to the “First Amended Agreement”, if any of the
parcels identified in the “2007 Expansion” documents become subject to capture of any tax increment
revenue under the terms of any current or future tax increment financing plan, Holly and the DDA will be
required to appear before the County’s appropriate review committee(s) to allow the County the
opportunity to “opt out” of any tax capture as provided by law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to the Clerk for
the Village of Holly.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Copy of First Amended Agreement between the County of Oakland and the Village of Holly and the
Village of Holly Downtown Development Authority on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07262
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION AND FUNDING REQUEST FOR PRIMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SURVEY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS primary electrical power is distributed to the Oakland County Service Center through primary
feeder pairs to all County facilities on both the east and west sides of Telegraph Road; and
WHEREAS five (5) 33 year-old 13,200 volt primary circuit breakers protect over-current faults from
affecting downstream equipment and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS Facilities Management desires to shut down all primary electrical loads to inspect existing
breakers in the primary house and to exercise and clean 27 building primary feed switches to determine
their current condition and evaluate appropriate measures to ensure electrical distribution reliability on the
Oakland County Service Center; and
WHEREAS once reliability, safety, electrical code, and security issues in the system have been
evaluated, Facilities Management will prioritize the issues and create plans and specifications for an
upgrade and maintenance project to address them; and
WHEREAS shut down, inspection, cleaning, calibration, and engineering work will be performed through
a combination of existing service contracts, Detroit Edison staff, and other contracts bid through the
Purchasing Division; and
WHEREAS project costs are estimated to be $100,000; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2008 Capital Improvement Program includes provision of $100,000 for
primary electrical system maintenance; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $100,000 is available for transfer from Facilities Maintenance and
Operations Fund Equity (#63100) to the Project Work Order Fund (#40400) for the Primary Electrical
System Maintenance Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Primary
Electrical System Maintenance Project in the amount of $100,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes transfer of funding in the
amount of $100,000 from Facilities Maintenance and Operations Fund Equity (#63100) to the Project
Work Order Fund (#40400) to establish the Primary Electrical System Maintenance Project (Project
#100000001098).
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
523
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget is amended as follows:
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS FUND #63100
1040702-140010-665882 Planned Use Fund Bal. $100,000
1040719-141000-788001-40400 Transfer Out 100,000
$ -0-
PROJECT WORK ORDER FUND #40400
1040101-148020-695500-63100 Transfer In $100,000
1040101-148020-796500 Budgeted Equity Adj. 100,000
$ -0-
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*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.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07253)
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 MADISON
HEIGHTS
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.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
524
2. The City of Madison Heights is requesting to utilize the services of the Oakland County Board of
Canvassers for a period of five (5) years.
3. The approval and exercise of this agreement will generate an estimated $400 (16 precincts @
$25 per precinct) of general fund revenue in the Board of Canvasser Services Fee line item for
Fiscal Year 2008 and 2009 with corresponding operating expense increases of the same amount
in the Fees Per Diems line item.
4. A budget amendment is recommended for Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Year 2009 as follows:
GENERAL FUND 10100 FY 2008 FY 2009
Revenue
2010301-185010-630147 Bd. of Canvasser Svc. Fee $ 400 $ 400
Total Revenues $ 400 $ 400
Expenditure
2010301-185010-730709 Fees-Per Diems $ 400 $ 400
Total Expenditures $ 400 $ 400
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*REPORT (MISC. #07254)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE –
ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07254 on November 7, 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 #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
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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
525
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
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07254)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE –
ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION
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 Department of Health and Human Services/Children’s Village has identified ways to
streamline operations and provide more efficient use of current staff.
2. The titles and responsibilities of three (3) Children’s Village positions share many of the same
responsibilities. Two (2) positions will be reclassified; one (1) Administrator – Children’s Village
Intake Team (3198), one (1) Administrator – Children’s Village Program Team (0823), upwardly
reclassify (1) Chief – Children’s Village Operations (2274), for a total of three (3) new
classifications titled Administrator – Children’s Village. Also, delete one (1) Chief – Children’s
Village Operators position and downwardly reclassify one (1) position Supervisor – Children’s
Village Administration (2553) to one (1) Youth Specialist I. The Youth Specialist I position is
needed to assist in decreasing the amount of overtime usage.
3. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008/09 budget is recommended as follows:
FY 2008 FY 2009
GENERAL FUND – 10100
Expenditures
9090101-196030-730359 Contingency $ 20,403 $ 20,403
9010101-112700-788001-20293 Tran.to Child Care ( 20,403) ( 20,403)
$ -0- $ -0-
CHILD CARE FUND - 20293
Revenue
9090101-112700-695500 - 10100 Transfer In ($20,403) ($20,403)
Expenditures
1060501-112010-702010 Salaries ($14,647) ($14,647)
1060501-112010-722740 Fringe Benefits ( 5,756) ( 5,756)
($20,403) ($20,403)
$ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
526
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07231
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – CHANGE TO MERIT RULE 10A
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #4606 provides that the Personnel Appeal Board shall be made up
of five members and that two members shall be selected by the County’s employees in the same manner
in which employee members of the Oakland County Employees’ Retirement Commission are elected; and
WHEREAS changes have occurred in the Retirement Commission election process in which ballots are
distributed and returned; and
WHEREAS Merit Rule 10A. Sections 10A.5.17 (distribution of ballots), 10A.5.18 (deposit of ballots) and
10A.5.19 (collection of ballots) describe this election process; and
WHEREAS the changes in the Retirement Commission election process require Merit Rule 10A Sections
10A.5.17 (distribution of ballots), 10A.5.18 (deposit of ballots) and 10A.5.19 (collection of ballots) be
changed; and
WHEREAS Section IV, Subsection A of the Merit System Resolution requires that all changes in the rules
and regulations of the Merit System shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners at a regular
meeting of the Board and shall become effective thirty (30) days after such meeting unless an objection is
received in writing by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, in which case objection shall
become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes that
the reading and distribution of this notice and copy of the proposed change to Merit Rule 10 A. to all
Commissioners present and absent, is considered as the official submission to the Board of
Commissioners of the described change in Rule 10A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that changes to the Merit Rules be cross referenced by the appropriate
Board of Commissioners' Resolution number authorizing such change.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of Proposed Change in Merit System Rule on file in County Clerk’s office.
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
527
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
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07256)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, 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:
Pursuant to Rule #XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1) It is requested that supplemental pay and medical benefits of dependents for employees called to
active duty be authorized effective from the date of their military call-up through December 31,
2008.
2) Currently, there is one (1) FTE County employee still serving active duty in the military.
3) The employee has been in active duty from July, 2006 and is expected to return November, 2007,
which results in an estimated cost to the County of $21,396 in supplemental pay during that
period.
4) Due to the fact the County budget for salary and fringe benefits is an amount equal to “full-
employment”; sufficient funds should be available within the departments’ budget to cover the
expense for employees called to active duty. However, should a department require temporary
replacement personnel on an emergency basis to continue standard operations, additional
funding may be required.
5) At this time, sufficient funds are available and no budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07263
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: 52-2 DISTRICT COURT – 2008 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM – MICHIGAN STATE
COURT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (SCAO) GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court, Division II (Clarkston) applied for a grant with the State Court
Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program effective October 1, 2007 through
September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS the application requested total funding in the amount of $95,063 of which $95,557 was
awarded, consisting of $40,000 in grant funding from SCAO, and $55,557 of required general fund
matching dollars; and
WHEREAS adjustments are being made to the program budget to operate within the funding awarded;
and
WHEREAS this is the fourth year of grant funding, for the 52-2 Clarkston Drug Court program, and is a
stand alone grant with no Byrne matching funds; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
528
WHEREAS this drug court was instituted to deal with the problems of increasing recidivism, increasing
use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs, and an increase in jail days ordered; and
WHEREAS this award will provide continuation funding for one (1) special revenue full-time eligible
Probation Officer II position (3020305-10317) in the Probation Unit to provide intensive probation
supervision and frequent alcohol testing of defendants; and
WHEREAS other program costs include laboratory testing supplies, and travel and conference; and
WHEREAS the cash match funding of $55,557 for this program as required by SCAO is identified in the
general fund; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #90004 established a fiscal policy to maintain proportionate funding
for Federal, State and Private grants; and
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review
Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Program Grant, in the amount of $40,000,
with a contributed County Match of $55,557 for total funding of $95,557.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the contract agreement and that the chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to
fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) special revenue full-time eligible Probation Officer II position
(3020305-10317) be continued in the 52-2 District Court Probation Unit, and other related program costs
including, travel and conference, and testing supplies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation
of the contract consistent with the February 6, 2001, letter from the Michigan Supreme Court, State Court
Administrative Office, providing that assurance #4 of that grant application shall not be construed as a
mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no expenditures are authorized until a grant agreement is fully
executed with the County’s obligation limited to the grant funding period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the position associated with this grant is contingent
upon continuation of State funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of letter from Deputy State Court Administrator, Grant Review Sign Off – 52/2 District Court,
Revised Budget Summary, and Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug
Court Grant Program 2008 Grant Contract on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07263)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: 52-2 DISTRICT COURT – 2008 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM – MICHIGAN STATE
COURT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (SCAO) 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 52nd District Court, Division II (Clarkston) has received a grant in the amount of $40,000
from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Program, for the period
of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
2. The contributed General Fund match is $55,557, for total program funding of $95,557.
3. This is the fourth year of grant funding of the 52-2 Clarkston Drug Court program, and is a stand-
alone grant with no Byrne matching funds.
4. The cash matching funds are no longer required, but are now designated as contributed cash
match, and is currently budgeted in the 52-2 District Court General Fund budget.
5. The grant contract includes continuation funding for one (1) special revenue full-time eligible
Probation Officer II position (3020305-10317) for $86,982 within the Probation unit.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
529
6. The grant also funds $5,225 in travel and conference and $3,350 of operating supplies,
equipment and incentives, for a total SCAO program budget of $95,557.
7. In addition to the County match contribution, the County is expected to incur administrative and
support costs of $5,111 for Fiscal Year 2008, which has been included in the Fiscal Year 2008
budget. This grant does not allow for recovery of these costs.
8. The Fiscal Year 2008 Adopted Budget reflects a total of $64,581 for this grant and the grant
award and County match required is $30,976 more than the current budget.
9. The 52-2 District Court Budget also has $30,482 available in the Transfer Out account to use
towards the grant match requirement, and $20,100 in grant match is currently budgeted in the
division’s SCAO grant fund (#27160), which leaves a balance of $4,975 needed to meet the total
requirement of $55,557.
10. A budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget as follows to accept
continuation funding from SCAO, for the 52-2 District Court Drug Court grant:
GENERAL FUND 10100 FY 2008
Expenditures
9090101-121050-730800 Grant Match ($4,975)
3020301-121050-788001 Transfer Out 4,975
$ -0-
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 27160
Project #GR0000000243 Activity A, Analysis Type GLB
Revenue
3020301-121050-620467 Grant Match $ 35,457
3020301-121050-615571 Grants-State ( 4,481)
$ 30,976
Expenditures
3020301-121050-702010 Salaries $ 29,367
3020301-121050-722740 Fringe Benefits 14,496
3020301-121050-731458 Professional Services (6,562)
3020301-121050-732018 Travel and Conference 3,100
3020301-121050-750280 Lab. Supplies ( 9,425)
$ 30,976
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07264
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION I – 2008 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM
CONTINUATION (SCAO) GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 52nd District Court, Division I (Novi) applied for a grant with the State Court Administrative
Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program effective October 1, 2007, through September 30,
2008; and
WHEREAS the application requested total program funding in the amount of $91,025 of which $68,750
was awarded, consisting of $5,000 in grant funding from SCAO, plus $63,750 in-kind support from the
general fund, with no required cash match; and
WHEREAS the court intends to continue the Drug Court to deal with the problems of increasing
recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs, and an increase in jail days
ordered; and
WHEREAS this grant no longer funds any positions, the in-kind support is currently budgeted in the
general fund; and
WHEREAS this grant award of $5,000 funds Ignition Interlock installation and monthly fee of $4,475 and
travel of $525; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #90004 established a fiscal policy to maintain proportionate funding
for Federal, State and Private grants; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
530
WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review
Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP)/State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug
Court Program Grant, in the amount of $5,000 and $63,750 of County general fund in-kind support, for
total program funding of $68,750.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the contract agreement and that the chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to
fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation
of the contract consistent with the February 6, 2001, letter from the Michigan Supreme Court, State Court
Administrative Office, providing that assurance #4 of that year’s grant application shall not be construed
as a mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no expenditures are authorized until a grant agreement is fully
executed with the County’s obligation limited to the grant funding period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this grant program is contingent upon continuation of
State funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of letter from Deputy State Court Administrator, Grant Review Sign Off – 52/1 District Court, Budget
Summary, and Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug Court Grant
Program 2008 Grant Contract on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07264)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: 52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION I – 2008 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM
CONTINUATION (SCAO) 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 52nd District Court, Division I (Novi) has received a grant from the State Court
Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Program in the amount of $5,000; for
the period of October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008.
2. The total program budget is for $68,750 which includes the award of $5,000 from SCAO
and $63,750 in general fund in-kind support, with no required County cash match.
3. This is the sixth year the 52-1 Novi Drug Court has been awarded grant funding from
SCAO.
4. The in-kind support has replaced previous years’ cash match and matching grant funds
from Byrne, enabling the drug court program to continue.
5. The required in-kind general fund support of $63,750 is currently budgeted in the 52-1
District Court budget.
6. The grant continues funding for testing supplies and Reward Ignition Interlock program
incentives ($4,475) and travel expenses ($525) for a total grant award of $5,000.
7. The County is not expected to incur administrative and support costs for Fiscal Year
2008, as no positions are funded by this grant.
8. The Fiscal Year 2008 Adopted budget reflects a total of $27,275 for this grant and the
grant award of $5,000 is a variance of $22,275 less than the current budget.
9. A budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2008 Special Revenue Fund as
follows to accept continued funding from the SCAO, 52-1 District Court Drug Court grant:
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 27150 FY 2008
Project #GR0000000239 Activity A, Analysis Type GLB
Revenue
3020201-121050-615571 Grants-State ($22,275)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
531
($22,275)
Expenditures
3020201-121050-732018 Travel and Conference ($ -0-)
3020201-121050-750280 Lab. Supplies ( 22,275)
($22,275)
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*REPORT (MISC. #07265)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – FISCAL YEAR 2008 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM AND
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ADULT TREATMENT COURT GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the above referenced resolution on November 7, 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 #07265
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – FISCAL YEAR 2008 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM AND
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ADULT TREATMENT COURT GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Circuit Court applied for a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO),
Michigan Drug Court Grant Program with a granting period of October 1, 2007 through September 30,
2008; and
WHEREAS the SCAO grant award, plus PA 511 Community Corrections contributed funds, and general
fund in-kind support make up the total program funding for Fiscal Year 2008; and
WHEREAS the application requested total program funding of $343,936; but the total program award was
reduced to $210,956 which includes $95,000 of SCAO funding; $100,000 of PA 511 Community
Corrections contributed funding, and $15,956 of general fund in-kind support; and
WHEREAS the court intends to continue the Drug Court to deal with the problems of increasing
recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs, and the increase in jail days
ordered; and
WHEREAS grant award is sufficient to fund one (1) special revenue full time eligible (FTE) Community
Service Coordinator position (3010301-09837) for nine (9) months from October 1, 2007 through June 30,
2008; this position will be deleted unless sufficient additional funding becomes available; and
WHEREAS in addition, this award provides funding for drug testing supplies and kits, contractual services
for individual and family treatment, and transitional housing; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #90004 established a fiscal policy to maintain proportionate funding
for Federal, State and Private grants; and
WHEREAS the contract has been approved in accordance with the County Executive’s Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Fiscal Year 2008 program funding award in the amount of $210,956, which includes $95,000 in grant
funding from SCAO, $100,000 in PA 511 Community Corrections in-kind support, and $15,956 in general
fund in-kind support.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the contract and that the chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen
(15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant is conditioned upon the continued
interpretation of the contract consistent with the February 6, 2001, letter from the Michigan Supreme
Court, State Court Administrative Office, providing that assurance #4 of that grant application shall not be
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
532
construed as a mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached
hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this award continues funding for one (1) special revenue full time
eligible (FTE) Community Service Coordinator position (3010301-09837) for nine (9) months and will be
deleted at the end of that period unless additional funding becomes available, this award also approves
contractual services and drug testing supplies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no expenditures are authorized until a grant agreement is fully
executed with the County’s obligation limited to the grant funding period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of the position associated with this grant is contingent
upon continuation of state funding, and receipt of additional funding sources.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of letter from Deputy State Court Administrator, Grant Review Sign Off – Circuit Court and Grant
Review Form, Budget Summary, and Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan
Drug Court Grant Program on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07265)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – FISCAL YEAR 2008 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM AND
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ADULT TREATMENT COURT 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 Circuit Court/Civil Criminal Division, Adult Treatment Court (ATC) has received a
grant award from the State Court Administrators Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court
Grant Program (MDCGP), for the Adult Drug Court, in the amount of $95,000 providing
funding for the grant period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
2. The total program cost of $210,956 includes $95,000 in MDCGP/SCAO funds, $100,000
in PA 511 in-kind program support, and $15,956 in general fund in-kind support.
3. The total MDCGP/SCAO program funds of $95,000 replaces the formerly received
SCAO/BYRNE grant funding.
4. The grant award provides continuation funding for one (1) special revenue full time
eligible (FTE) Community Service Coordinator position (3010301-09837), sufficient for
only nine (9) months from October 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, at which time, if
additional funding is not secured, this position will be deleted.
5. The grant award also funds $24,000 in professional services cost, and $1,430 in
laboratory and drug testing supplies.
6. The County is expected to incur administrative and support costs of $5,129 for 2008,
which has been included in the Fiscal Year 2008 general fund budget. This grant does
not allow for recovery of these costs.
7. According to the current agreement language, acceptance of this grant will not require
the County to continue the program beyond the grant-funding period.
8. The Fiscal Year 2008 Adopted Budget reflects $170,000 for this grant, and the grant
award of $95,000 is a variance of $75,000 less than the current budget.
9. An amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 Special Revenue Budget is recommended as
follows to accept the continuation funding from MDCGP/SCAO, to the Circuit Court Civil
Criminal Division, and to amend the Adult Treatment Court, ATC SCAO Grant Adopted
budget:
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 27130 FY 2008
Project #GR0000000233 Activity A, Analysis Type GLB
Revenue
3010301-121200-615571 Grants State ($ 75,000)
($ 75,000)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
533
Expenditures
3010301-121200-702010 Salaries ($ 14,519)
3010301-121200-722740 Fringe Benefits ( 5,717)
3010301-121200-731458 Professional Services ( 48,000)
3010301-121200-750280 Lab. Supplies ( 6,764)
($ 75,000)
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07266
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION – 2008 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT CONTINUATION
(SCAO) JUVENILE DRUG COURT GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Circuit Court, Family Division, applied for a grant with the State Court Administrative
Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program with a grant period of October 1, 2007 through
September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS the application requested and was awarded total program funding in the amount of $508,725
including $60,000 in SCAO funding, $358,499 in Child Care Fund funding, $50,000 of Other Grant
funding from the Department of Human Services/Bureau of Juvenile Justice Grant (DHS/BJJ), $34,226 of
In-kind matching General Fund support, and $6,000 in cash matching funds; and
WHEREAS cash and in-kind matching funds are no longer required, and are considered to be contributed
funding; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court/Family Division has received permission from DHS/SCAO to use $358,499
in Child Care Fund contributed funding, of which 50% is reimbursable; and
WHEREAS the court intends to continue the Drug Court to deal with the problems of increasing
recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs, and an increase in out of
home placement days ordered; and
WHEREAS to provide coordination and supervision of the grant program, one (1) full-time eligible (FTE)
special revenue SCAO funded Community Service Coordinator position (3010402-09712) (Juvenile Drug
Court Coordinator) will be continued within the Family Division of the Circuit Court, which is
proportionately funded by 27% SCAO grant and 73% Child Care funds; and
WHEREAS (1) FTE Youth and Family Caseworker II position (3010402-09711); (1) FTE position
(3010402-09835) Youth and Family Caseworker II, and (1) PTNE position (3010402-09836) Technical
Aide, are now 100% Child Care Fund funded; and
WHEREAS in addition, program funding includes funding for drug testing supplies, contractual services
for drug testing; individual, group, and family treatment therapy services; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #90004 established a fiscal policy to maintain proportionate funding
for Federal, State and Private grants; and
WHEREAS the contract has been approved in accordance with the County Executive Contract Review
Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant in the amount of $60,000 other
program funding is available in the amount of $358,499 of contributed Child Care Funds, $50,000 of
Other Grant Funding from the (DHS/BJJ) grant, $34,226 of In-kind matching General Fund support,
$6,000 in cash matching funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total program cost of $508,725 is for personnel cost of $339,245,
contractual services of $150,000, and drug testing supplies of $19,480.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that cash and in-kind matching funds are no longer required, and are now
designated as contributed funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the contract agreement and that the chairperson may approve amendments and extensions up to
fifteen (15%) percent variance from the award, consistent with the original agreement as approved.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
534
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant is conditioned upon continued interpretation
of the contract consistent with the February 6, 2001, letter from the Michigan Supreme Court, State Court
Administrative Office, providing that assurance #4 of that grant application shall not be construed as a
mandate for future funding of the program from the funding unit, said letter attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) (FTE) special revenue Community Service Coordinator
(Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator) position (3010402-09712) be continued within the Family Division of
the Circuit Court with proportionate funding of 33% SCAO and 67% Child Care Fund funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) (FTE) special revenue position (3010402-09711); and (1)
(FTE) special revenue position (3010402-09835) Youth and Family Caseworker II, and one PTNE
Technical Aide position (3010402-09836) are being charged 100% to the Child Care Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the four positions and the other program costs are contingent on
continuation of State grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no expenditures are authorized until a grant agreement is fully
executed with the County’s obligation limited to the grant funding period.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of letter from Deputy State Court Administrator, Grant Review Sign Off – Circuit Court, Budget
Summary, and Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug Court Grant
Program 2008 Grant Contract on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07266)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION – 2008 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT CONTINUATION
(SCAO) JUVENILE DRUG COURT 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 Circuit Court has received a grant from the State Court Administrators Office
(SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Program, for the period of October 1, 2007 through
September 30, 2008 in the amount of $60,000.
2. Total program funding of $508,725 is derived from the following sources:
- SCAO grant fund (#27140) award of $60,000.
- General Fund cash match of $6,000 in departmental budget Transfer Out.
- General Fund (in-kind) support of $34,226 for personnel costs associated with the
Judges and Prosecutors.
- Child Care Fund (CCF) (#20293) support of $358,500 for position cost and
controllable operating cost.
- Department of Human Services/Bureau of Juvenile Justice grant (DHS/BJJ) fund
(#27170) (in-kind) grant funding support of $50,000 for contractual services for drug
testing and therapy.
3. Grant Match of $179,250 is available in General Fund Non-Departmental Grant Match
account as a 50% match requirement for Child Care funding.
4. There are four (4) positions established to support this program that are proportionately
funded as 20% by the SCAO grant and 80% by Child Care funds at a total cost of
$305,019 identified as follows:
- One (1) (FTE) full-time eligible special revenue Community Service Coordinator
position (3010402-09712) within the SCAO Family Division Drug Court, to provide
program coordination and supervision.
- Position (3010402-09711) (1) FTE Youth and Family Caseworker II.
- Positions (3010402-09835) (1) FTE Youth and Family Caseworker II.
- Position (3010402-09836) (1) PTNE Technical Aide.
5. The total program cost of $508,725 by cost category is as follows:
- Personnel costs of $339,245.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
535
- Professional Services of $150,000.
- Laboratory and Drug Testing Supplies of $19,480.
6. In addition to the contributed County match funds, the County is expected to incur
administrative and support costs of $28,062 for 2008, which has been included in the
Fiscal Year 2008 budget. This grant does not allow for recovery of indirect cost.
7. According to the current agreement language, acceptance of this grant will not require
the County to continue the program beyond the grant-funding period.
8. An amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 budget is recommended to accept the
continuation funding from SCAO; and to amend the adopted General Fund, and Child
Care Fund budgets as follows:
CHILD CARE FUND 20293 FY 2008
Circuit Court/Family Division
Revenues
9010101-121200-615359 Child Care Subsidy $ 179,250
9090101-121200-695500-10100 Transfer-In from GF 179,250
$358,500
Expenditures
3010402-121200-702010 Salaries $164,390
3010402-121200-722740 Fringe Benefits 80,630
3010402-121200-731458 Professional Services 100,000
3010402-121200-750280 Lab. Supplies 13,480
$358,500
GENERAL FUND-10100
Non-Dept’l/Cir. Ct.-Family Div.
Expenditures
9090101-121200-730800 Grant Match ($179,250)
3010301-121200-788001-20293 Transf-Out to CCF 179,250
$ -0-
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND #27140 – SCAO GRANT
Project #GR0000000236 Activity A, Analysis Type GLB
Revenues
3010402-121200-695500 Transfer In ($338,499)
3010402-121200-620467 Grant Match ( 6,000)
3010402-121200-615571 Grants-State ( 20,000)
($364,499)
Expenditures
3010402-121200-702010 Salaries ($161,053)
3010402-121200-722740 Fringe Benefits 20,000
3010402-121200-722750 Fringes – Wkr Comp ( 741)
3010402-121200-722760 Fringes – Grp Life ( 523)
3010402-121200-722770 Fringes – Retirement ( 57,286)
3010402-121200-722780 Fringes – Hosp ( 23,777)
3010402-121200-722790 Fringes – Soc Sec ( 15,381)
3010402-121200-722800 Fringes – Dental ( 1,954)
3010402-121200-722810 Fringes – Disability ( 796)
3010402-121200-722820 Fringes – Unemploy Insur( 403)
3010402-121200-722850 Fringes – Optical ( 262)
3010402-121200-731458 Professional Services ( 107,055)
3010402-121200-722740 Office Supplies ( 15,268)
($364,499)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
536
*REPORT (MISC. #07267)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2008 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL GRANT CONTRACT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the above referenced resolution on November 7, 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 #07267
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2008 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL AND TRAFFIC
ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office applied to the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway
Safety Planning for $1,040,457 in grant funding from Public Act 416 to conduct secondary road patrol
activities for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Police - Office of Highway Safety Planning has awarded
Oakland County with a grant in the amount of $1,040,457, which is a decrease from the Fiscal Year 2007
award; and
WHEREAS the grant provides funding for seven (7) Deputy II positions (#1539, #2572, #2957, #3114,
#3324, #7501 and #9191) and two (2) Sergeant positions (#7790 and #9982) located in the Patrol
Services Division; and
WHEREAS due to lack of funding, one (1) Deputy II position (#07327) is requested to be deleted; and
WHEREAS no county match or additional positions are required; and
WHEREAS the acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment; and
WHEREAS the continuation of the program is contingent upon future levels of grant program funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
Fiscal Year 2008 Secondary Road Patrol Grant award from the Michigan Department of State Police -
Office of Highway Safety Planning in the amount of $1,040,457 and that the Board Chairperson, on behalf
of the County of Oakland, is authorized to execute said agreement as attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) Deputy II position (#07327) be deleted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office, letter from Office of Highway Safety Planning,
Secondary Road Patrol, and Traffic Accident Prevention Program Application on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07267)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - FISCAL YEAR 2008 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL AND TRAFFIC
ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM 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 State Police - Office of Highway Safety Planning awarded Oakland
County a grant in the amount of $1,040,457 for the period October 1, 2007 through September
30, 2008. The award represents a $126,885 decrease from the Fiscal Year 2007 award. This is
the 29th year of grant funding.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
537
2. The grant provides funding for seven (7) Deputy II positions and two (2) Sergeant Positions
located in the Patrol Services Division. The staffing level decrease by one from the Fiscal Year
2007 program.
3. No County match is required.
4. Due to the deletion of one position, the fleet will be reduced by one vehicle.
5. A budget amendment is recommended to the Fiscal Year 2008 Special Revenue Budget as
follows:
FY 2008 FY 2008
GRANT FUND #27345 Adopted Adjusted Amended
Project GR#0000000142, Activity A,
Analysis Type GLB
Revenue
4030601-110010-615571 Grants State $1,167,342 ($ 126,885) $1,040,457
Total Grant Fund Revenue $1,167,342 ($ 126,885) $1,040,457
Expenditures
4030601-110010-702010 Salaries Regular $ 655,622 ($ 86,072) $ 569,550
4030601-110010-712020 Overtime $ 50,000 ($ 19,016) $ 30,984
4030601-110010-722740 Fringe Benefits $ 381,668 ($ 21,956) $ 359,712
4030601-110010-776661 Motor Pool $ 80,052 $ 159 $ 80,211
4030601-110010-777560 Radio Commn. $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
Total Grant Fund Expenditures $1,167,342 ($ 126,885) $ 1,040,457
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07268
BY: Public Services Committee, Jeff Potter, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2008 OAKLAND COUNTY
NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health awarded the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney
funding for the Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET); and
WHEREAS the grant application requested $704,000 in funding, and the grant award is $704,000; and
WHEREAS the state share of funding is $352,000, the County grant match is $352,000, and the
additional $78,800 in funding will be from NET Forfeiture Funds and Prosecutor Forfeiture Funds; and
WHEREAS grant funding is for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS the grant will fund three (3) SR Assistant Prosecutor positions (#41201-6386, #41201-7207,
#41201-7959) in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, two (2) SR Sergeant positions (#43920-9829, #43920-
9830), one (1) SR Deputy II (position #43920-9831), and one (1) SR Office Assistant II (position #43920-
7960) in the Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS this grant award has been processed through the County Executive’s Contract Review
Process and the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Application Procedures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Oakland County NET grant award, for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008, in the
amount of $704,000, which includes $352,000 State allocation and $352,000 in County grant match.
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuation of this program, including 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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
538
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Sheriff’s Office, letter from Office of Drug Control Policy, Grant
Agreement between Michigan Department of Community Health and Oakland County, Purpose,
Statement of Work, Program Budget Summary, Performance/Progress Report Requirements, Financial
Status Report, Audit Status, Notification Letter, Certification and Assurances on file in County Clerk’s
office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07268)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2008 OAKLAND COUNTY
NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) 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 Prosecuting Attorney and Sheriff are requesting the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2008
Byrne Memorial Grant for the Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET).
2. The grant award of $704,000 is the same as the amount requested in the grant application.
3. The State contribution is $352,000 and County grant match is $352,000. The County match is
included in the Fiscal Year 2008 Non-departmental grant match line item. The $78,800 shortfall
will be covered by $38,126 being transferred from NET Forfeitures and $40,674 from Prosecutor
Forfeitures.
4. The grant period is October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
5. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to future commitments and continuation as
stated is contingent upon future grant funding.
6. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 adopted budget is recommended as follows:
Adopted Adjust Amended
GENERAL FUND #10100 FY 2008 FY 2008 FY 2008
Revenue
4030901-123030-670285 Enhancement Fds $ 23,674 $ 14,452 $ 38,126
4010101-122080-670285 Enhancement Fds -0- 40,674 40,674
Total General Fund Revenue $ 23,674 $ 55,126 $ 78,800
Expenditures
9090101-196030-730800 Grant Match $3,763,664 ($375,674) $3,387,990
4010201-122080-788001-27320 Transfers Out -0- 217,378 217,378
4030901-110090-788001-27320 Transfers Out -0- 213,422 213,422
Total General Fund Expenses $3,763,664 $ 55,126 $3,818,790
GRANT FUND #27320
Project GR #0000000146, Activity A,
Analysis Type GLB Budget Ref 2008
Revenue
4010201-122080-610313 Grants Federal $ 176,704 $ -0- $ 176,704
4030901-110090-610313 Grants Federal $ 175,296 $ -0- $ 175,296
4030901-110090-695500-10100 Trfrs In Sherf $ 198,970 $ 14,452 $ 213,422
4010201-122080-695500-10100 Trfrs In Pros $ 197,780 $ 19,598 $ 217,378
Total Grant Fund Revenue $ 748,750 $ 34,050 $ 782,800
Expenditures
4010201-122080-702010 Salaries $ 244,122 $ 12,775 $ 256,897
4010201-122080-722740 Fringe Benefit $ 130,362 $ 6,823 $ 137,185
4030901-110090-702010 Salaries $ 244,870 $ 2,829 $ 247,699
4030901-110090-722740 Fringe Benefit $ 129,396 $ 11,623 $ 141,019
Total Grant Fund Expenditures $ 748,750 $ 34,050 $ 782,800
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
539
*REPORT (MISC. #07257)
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, 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:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07257 on November 7, 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 #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
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 as Amended 1/1/08 and Oakland County Sheriff’s
Department 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with City of Rochester Hills Amendment
#2 on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07257)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
540
1. The City of Rochester Hills has requested an amendment to the contract between the City and
the Oakland County Sheriff for law enforcement services beginning January 1, 2008.
2. This amendment would create one (1) Deputy II position in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol
Services Division, of the Sheriff’s Office.
3. Operating revenues and expenses will equal $82,019 for Fiscal Year 2008 and $109,358 for
Fiscal Year 2009.
4. The amendment adds one (1) unmarked vehicle (with mobile and prep radio) to the county fleet.
Since the Sheriff’s Office turned in one vehicle September 30, 2007 due to a reduction in grant
funding, no additional funding is necessary at this time.
5. A budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Year 2009 budget is recommended as
follows: FY 2008 FY 2009
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
4030601-110000-632093 Sheriff Spec Deputies $ 82,019 $109,358
Total General Fund Revenue $ 82,019 $109,358
Expenditures
4030601-116180-702010-40130 Salaries Regular $ 47,118 $ 62,824
4030601-116180-722790-40130 FB FICA $ 3,605 $ 4,806
4030601-116180-722770-40130 FB Retirement $ 7,633 $ 10,177
4030601-116180-722780-40130 FB Hosp $ 10,852 $ 14,469
4030601-116180-722760-40130 FB Group Life $ 212 $ 283
4030601-116180-722750-40130 FB Workers Comp $ 1,340 $ 1,786
4030601-116180-722810-40130 FB Disability $ 155 $ 207
4030601-116180-722800-40130 FB Dental $ 567 $ 756
4030601-116180-722820-40130 FB Unemp $ 52 $ 69
4030601-116180-722850-40130 FB Optical $ 94 $ 125
4030601-110000-776661 Motor Pool $ 4,751 $ 6,335
4030601-110000-777560 Radio Comm. $ 456 $ 608
4030601-110000-772618 Equipment Rental $ 143 $ 191
4030601-110000-732060 Uniform Cleaning $ 391 $ 521
4030901-110040-750070 Deputy Supplies $ 277 $ 369
4030101-112580-774677 Insurance Fund $ 725 $ 967
4030601-110000-773535 Info Tech CLEMIS $ 122 $ 163
4030510-116230-712020 Overtime - Dispatch $ 3,526 $ 4,702
$ 82,019 $109,358
MOTOR POOL FUND #66100
Revenue
1030811-184010-631071 Leased Equipment $ 4,751 $ 6,335
Total Motorpool Revenue $ 4,751 $ 6,335
Expenditures
1030811-184010-761156 Depreciation $ 4,751 $ 6,335
Total Motorpool Expenses $ 4,751 $ 6,335
Motorpool-Estimated Change in Fund Equity $ -0- $ -0-
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FUND #53600
Revenue
1080310-115150-631071 Leased Equipment $ 456 $ 608
Total Radio Comm. Revenue $ 456 $ 608
Expenditures
1080310-116170-750170 Expendable Equip. $ 456 $ 608
Total Radio Communications Expenses $ 456 $ 608
Radio Comm.-Estimated Change in Fund Equity $ -0- $ -0-
CLEMIS FUND #53500
Revenue
1080301-116080-630931 In-Car Terminals Int. $ 122 $ 163
Total CLEMIS Revenue $ 122 $ 163
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
541
Expenditures
1080305-116020-761121 Depreciation Equipment $ 122 $ 163
Total CLEMIS Expenses $ 122 $ 163
CLEMIS-Estimated Change in Fund Equity $ -0- $ -0-
EQUIPMENT FUND #66400
Revenue
1020640-182060-630658 Equipment Rental $ 143 $ 191
Total Equipment Fund Revenue $ 143 $ 191
Expenditures
1020640-182060-761121 Depreciation Equipment $ 143 $ 191
Total Equipment Fund Expenses $ 143 $ 191
Equipment Fund-Estimate Change in Fund Equity $ -0- $ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*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
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07258)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR POLICE MOTORCYCLES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Funds in the amount of $311,897.89 (balance as of 10/23/07) are available in the Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement Enhancement Account.
2. The Sheriff is requesting $197,064 of these funds be used to purchase twelve (12) motorcycles to
replace motorcycles which are currently leased.
3. Associated maintenance costs were included in the Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Year 2009
Adopted budget and therefore no additional budget amendments are necessary for maintenance.
4. Funds are held in fund #10100 - account #4030101-222430. The Fiscal Year 2008 budget is
amended as follows:
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
542
FY 2008
GENERAL FUND #10100
Revenue
4030101-112580-670285 Enhancement Funds $ 197,064
Total General Fund Revenue $ 197,064
Expenditures
4030601-110000-750154 Patrol Svc Exp Equip $ 197,064
Total General Fund Expenditures $ 197,064
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(The vote for this motion appears on page 543.)
*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.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC #07259)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. The City of Pontiac has requested a contract between the City of Pontiac and the Oakland
County Sheriff for patrol services for special events for the period effective November 1,
2007.
2. The rates stated in the agreement are consistent with Miscellaneous Resolution #03265 that
established standard overtime rates for the period 2004-2008.
3. The contract will take effect on November 1, 2007 and expires December 31, 2008.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
543
4. Revenue will offset any expenditures that may be incurred.
5. Sufficient revenue and expenditures have been included in the Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal
Year 2009 Adopted Budget to cover the terms of the contract.
6. No additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Vote on Consent Agenda:
AYES: Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel,
Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Zack,
Bullard. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended
Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
Commissioner Rogers stated there were no items to report for the Finance Committee on the Regular
Agenda.
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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
544
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
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 Gregory the resolution be postponed until the December 13, 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, Zack, Bullard,
Burns. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was postponed until the December 13, 2007,
Board meeting.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
545
REPORT (MISC. #07236)
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – WOMEN’S COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #07236 on November
5, 2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended, as follows:
1. Amend the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County may conduct
public forums and will study matters concerning women in Oakland County, and shall report their
findings to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, through the General Government
Committee, on or before the last scheduled Board of Commissioners’ meeting of 2008.
2. Amend the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, 1st sentence, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of the Women’s Commission for Oakland County
is not intended to be a political oriented organization that magnifies political issues and shall be to
survey the status of women in Oakland County, as well as, assess their needs.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07236
BY: Marcia Gershenson, Chris Long, Eileen Kowall, Jim Nash, Hugh Crawford, Michael Gingell, Mattie
Hatchett, Vincent Gregory, Jeff Potter, George Suarez, Bradford Jacobsen, David Potts, Tim Greimel,
Karen Spector, Helaine Zack, David Woodward, David Coulter, Tim Burns
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – WOMEN’S COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Michigan has the 8th largest female population in the United States; and
WHEREAS women are 50.8% of Oakland County’s population; and
WHEREAS 58.9% of Michigan women are in the work force (2002); and
WHEREAS the status of women in Michigan is critical to the economic recovery of the state; and
WHEREAS policies to improve women’s status will help improve economic growth; and
WHEREAS women have a substantial responsibility for their families well-being; and
WHEREAS women as workers, parents, wives face unique challenges; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan recognizes the importance of improving the status of women in
Michigan by establishing a women’s agenda; and
WHEREAS a Women’s Commission for Oakland County would be helpful in determining the status and
needs of women in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS helping women improve their health, safety, education, economic and social autonomy,
earnings and employment should be considered in the continued growth of Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes a
Women’s Commission for Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County may conduct public
forums and will study matters concerning women in Oakland County, and shall report their findings to the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners on or before the last scheduled Board of Commissioners’
meeting of 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County will terminate on
December 31, 2008, unless and until action is taken for its continuation by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County shall meet 4 times a
year with additional meetings as necessary to conduct the business of the commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County will comply with the
Michigan Open Meetings Act. The meeting notices shall be posted. The minutes shall be submitted to the
General Government Committee as information items.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership of the Women’s Commission for Oakland County shall
consist of 25 members, each serving for a one-year term that expires on December 31st of each year.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
546
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that twenty-five (25) representatives will each be appointed by their
respective Oakland County Commissioner, for a one-year term. Each appointed person must reside in
the district that their County Commissioner represents and serves at the pleasure of the appointing
County Commissioner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 2 Oakland County Commissioners shall be appointed to serve as ex-
officio members to the Women’s Commission for Oakland County. One Commissioner from the majority
party and one Commissioner from the minority party will be recommended by the General Government
Committee to the full Board of Commissioners for these non-voting ex-officio appointments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County is subject to federal,
state and county laws, rules and regulations on lobbying, use of public monies for political purposes,
standard of conduct and ethics.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that members of the Women’s Commission for Oakland County serve as
volunteers and shall not be compensated, and that the Commission for Women will receive no funding
from the County of Oakland.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County may accept funds,
including gifts, donations, grants or any federal or state funds for purposes relating to its work as a
Women’s Commission for Oakland County. The acceptance and use of any federal or state funds by the
Women’s Commission for Oakland County commits no Oakland County funds and places no obligation
upon Oakland County to continue the purposes for which the funds are made available.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of the Women’s Commission for Oakland County shall be
to survey the status of women in Oakland County, as well as, assess their needs. To this end, the
Women’s Commission for Oakland County shall:
1. Enact bylaws for it’s own governance.
2. Hold public meetings and fact-finding hearings and disseminate information to the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners, the County Executive, public agencies and the public.
3. Use voluntary services of private individuals, agencies and organizations which may be offered
and needed from time to time.
4. Work with and obtain statistical information from Oakland County’s Planning and Economic
Development Services Department and other governmental and human services agencies.
5. Provide a report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and County Executive on or
before the last Board of Commissioners’ meeting of the 2008 calendar year.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MARCIA GERSHENSON, EILEEN KOWALL,
JIM NASH, HUGH CRAWFORD, VINCENT
GREGORY, GEORGE SUAREZ, KAREN
SPECTOR, HELAINE ZACK, DAVID COULTER,
TIM BURNS, ERIC COLEMAN
Moved by Gershenson supported by Long the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Long the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Long the resolution be amended to coincide with the
recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett,
Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Zack, Bullard,
Burns, Coulter. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
547
Chairperson Bullard congratulated Commissioner Gershenson for her work on the resolution.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07269
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – FOURTH 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 Fourth Quarter 2007 data
processing development charges to be $1,237,691.75 and the imaging development charge to be
$17,015.36 for the General Fund/General Purpose County departments; and
WHEREAS direct charges to Special Revenue and Proprietary fund departments are $216,323.80, non-
governmental imaging development are $536.80, and non-county agencies are $1,748.00 for the Fourth
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 Fourth Quarter 2007 Data Processing Development Report and approves the Fourth 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 4th Quarter 2007 and
Information Technology – Reserve Fund Development/Support Detail – Fourth Quarter, 2007 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 BUILDING AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the expiring appointment on the Building
Authority, recommends the filling of the seat for a three-year term, as follows:
BUILDING AUTHORITY (term ending 12/31/2010)
Tamara K. Tazzia, 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 Hatchett the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Discussion followed.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
548
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. asked if there were any other nominations; hearing none, the nominations
were closed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Long supported by Hatchett the appointment of Tamara K. Tazzia to the Building Authority for a
term ending December 31, 2010, be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter,
Potts, Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Crawford. (15)
NAYS: Gershenson, Gregory, Greimel, Spector, Zack, Burns, Coulter. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Tamara K. Tazzia to the Building Authority
for a term ending December 31, 2010, was confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the expiring appointments on the Area Agency on
Aging, recommends the filling of the seat for a two-year term, as follows:
AREA AGENCY ON AGING (term ending 12/31/2009)
Jan Dolan, General Public
Mel Ettenson, Alternate
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 Nash 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.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Long supported by Nash the appointments of Jan Dolan, General Public and Mel Ettenson,
Alternate, to the Area Agency on Agency for a term ending December 31, 2009, be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter,
Potts, Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas. (16)
NAYS: Gershenson, Greimel, Spector, Zack, Burns, Coulter. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments of Jan Dolan, General Public and Mel
Ettenson, Alternate, to the Area Agency on Agency for a term ending December 31, 2009, were
confirmed.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
549
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the expiring appointments on the Parks and
Recreation Commission, recommends the filling of the seats for a three-year term, as follows:
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (terms ending 1/1/11)
Eileen Kowall, County Commissioner
Gregory Jamian, General Public
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Request for Appointment to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Board and Application
Form for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Long supported by Gosselin the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Gosselin the appointments of Eileen Kowall, County Commissioner, and
Gregory Jamian, General Public, to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending January 1,
2011 be confirmed.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. asked if there were any other nominations.
Commissioner Gregory nominated Jim O’Reilly for the General Public Position.
Commissioner Greimel, as a point of order, questioned the way votes were to be handled.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Bill Bullard Jr. stated there will be a vote for the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term
ending January 1, 2011, County Commissioner position (appointee Eileen Kowall); then, a separate vote
for the General Public position, in which the Commissioners will call out their vote for either Gregory
Jamian or Jim O’Reilly.
Vote on appointment of Eileen Kowall, County Commissioner appointee:
AYES: Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long,
Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coulter, Crawford,
Douglas. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Eileen Kowall to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for a term ending January 1, 2011 was confirmed.
Discussion followed.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
550
The vote for the General Public Position reads as follows, listing the Commissioner name and their
selection in parenthesis:
Gingell (Jamian), Gosselin (Jamian), Gregory (O’Reilly), Greimel (O’Reilly), Hatchett (O’Reilly),
Jacobsen (Jamian), Kowall (Jamian), Long (Jamian), Middleton (Jamian), Nash (O’Reilly), Potter
(Jamian), Potts (Jamian), Rogers (Jamian), Scott (Jamian), Spector (O’Reilly), Zack (O’Reilly),
Bullard (Jamian), Burns (O’Reilly), Coulter (O’Reilly), Crawford (Jamian), Douglas (Jamian),
Gershenson (O’Reilly).
SUMMARY OF VOTES
Gregory Jamian 13 Jim O’Reilly 9
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Gregory Jamian to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for a term ending January 1, 2011 was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07270
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 4TH 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 4th 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 GF/GP salary
grade changes resulting from this Salary Administration Quarterly Report recommendations; and
WHEREAS funding is available in the FM&O Fund to implement salary grade changes resulting from
recommended Proprietary salary grade changes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes
implementation of the Salary Administration Plan 4th Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2007, which
includes the following classification changes:
Salary Grade
Classification From: To: Position Number
Inmate Casework Supervisor 13 14 4030320-06576
4030320-09027
Supervisor- Equalization Administrative
Services
12 13 1020501-02246
Safety Dispatcher 5 6 1040770-01893
1040770-01901
1040770-02370
1040770-02528
1040770-06767
1040770-09996
One (1) Secretary II to a new class: MEO
Supervisor
8 9 1070601-01051
One (1) Account Clerk I to a new class: MEO
Assistant
5 7 1070601-03125
Two (2) Office Assistant II to a new class:
MEO Assistant
5 7 1070601-03074
1070601-09174
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
551
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the overtime exemption for the following classification be changed
from overtime exempt to overtime non-exempt:
Community and Home Improvement Planner
Community and Home Improvement Specialist
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 #07271
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME TAX ALTERNATIVE
FOR PART-TIME NON-ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen,
WHEREAS Oakland County continues to explore opportunities to control personnel costs while
maintaining a competitive salary and benefit package; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has part-time non-eligible employees rendering valuable services; and
WHEREAS the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA) and IRS section 3121(b)(7)(F) allows
for a defined contribution plan in lieu of Social Security; and
WHEREAS the establishment of a defined contribution plan for such employees serves the interests of
Oakland County by enabling it to provide reasonable retirement plan for its employees while creating
savings for the County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has determined that the establishment of a defined contribution plan for part-
time non-eligible employees, to be administered by a third party with all or a portion of the funds invested
in a trust, would be beneficial to both the County and to PTNE employees; and
WHEREAS the plan would allow part-time non-eligible employees to defer federal and state income taxes
on savings in their account until retirement; and
WHEREAS Oakland County currently pays 6.2% of every dollar earned by part-time non-eligible
employees in Social Security Taxes, in addition to the employee paying 6.2%; and
WHEREAS Oakland County could save approximately $640,000 a year by instituting this program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establish a
Defined Contribution plan for part-time non-eligible employees in lieu of paying into Social Security.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County will contribute 1.3% of part-time non-eligible
employee’s earnings into a defined contribution plan in lieu of paying 6.2% in Social Security Taxes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that part-time non-eligible employees contribute 6.2% into a defined
contribution plan in lieu of paying 6.2% in Social Security Taxes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the employee will immediately be 100% vested in both the employer
and employee contributions into the plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the employee cannot access the money invested in the plan until they are
separated from County employment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of Information Technology programming this change be offset
from the savings from the implementation of this plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this change will apply to all current and future part-time non-eligible
employees effective with the adoption of this resolution or as soon thereafter as administratively feasible.
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.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
552
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07272
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - COMMUNITY
AND HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2007 HOUSING COUNSELING GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the
Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs/Division of Community and Home
Improvement federal housing counseling grant funding in the amount of $62,000.00 for the fiscal period
October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS this is the 13th year of the grant; and
WHEREAS the grant award of $62,000.00 represents a 0% variance from the application of $62,000.00,
and an increase of $32,239.00 from last year’s award of $29,761.00; and
WHEREAS the grant provides a full range of housing counseling services, information and assistance to
housing consumers in improving their housing conditions and meeting the responsibilities of home
ownership and tenancy including information for first-time homebuyers, pre-occupancy, rental
delinquency and mortgage default assistance, Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program, home
improvement and rehabilitation resources, displacement and relocation resources and pre-foreclosure
assistance; and
WHEREAS the County intends to use the grant to supplement Community Development Block Grant
personnel funds allocated to deliver housing counseling services county-wide in accordance with the
Federal Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program guidelines; and
WHEREAS no County funding is required for this grant continuation; and
WHEREAS this grant has been reviewed and approved through the County Executive’s Grant Review
Process; and
WHEREAS the Housing Counseling Unit generated $4,725 in program income during Program Year 2006
from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Counseling.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
Fiscal Year 2007 Housing Counseling Grant in the amount of $62,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract includes an Addendum approved by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which amends:
Article XIII of the grant to state- Notwithstanding the provisions of Article XIII, the Grantee will not
disclose counseling information unless otherwise provided by the applicable statute or court
order. Social Security Numbers are exempt from disclosure under the Michigan Freedom of
Information Act MCL 15.244(x). If the Grantee is required to provide public records which contain
exempt and nonexempt material, the Grantee will to the extent practicable, facilitate a separation
of exempt from non-exempt material.
Article XVII to state- Grantee may terminate this Agreement if the Grantee cannot comply with the
written or oral instructions or amendments of the GTR provided for in Articles VII and XV or
written decision of the GTR provided for in Article XVII.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2006 Housing Counseling Program Budget be amended to reflect
program income totaling $4,725 received during the 2006 Housing Counseling Grant period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of the special revenue positions in the grant is contingent upon continued
future levels of grant funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board’s
Chairperson and the County Executive to execute the grant agreement and attached addendum and to
approve amendments and extensions up to a fifteen (15) percent variance from the award.
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 – Economic Development and Community Affairs Department,
Community and Home Improvement Division on file in County Clerk’s office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
553
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #07272)
BY: Finance Committee, Mike Rogers, Chairperson
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – COMMUNITY
AND HOME IMPROVEMENT DIVISION – FISCAL YEAR 2007 HOUSING COUNSELING 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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Federal Fiscal Year 2007
Housing Counseling Grant funding in the amount of $62,000 to the Community and Home
Improvement Division.
2. The grant will supplement Community Development Block Grant funds allocated to deliver
housing counseling services in accordance with Federal Comprehensive Housing Counseling
Program guidelines.
3. This is the thirteenth (13th) year of the grant.
4. The County performance period for the grant is from October 1, 2007, through September 30,
2008.
5. The award is the same amount as the application and $32,239 more than the Fiscal Year 2006
award of $29,761.
6. No County match is required for this grant continuation.
7. Indirect costs are not paid for this grant due to administrative and planning limits.
8. The resolution also amends the 2006 Housing Counseling Program Budget to reflect receipt of
$4,725 program income during the 2006 Housing Counseling Grant period.
9. The Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Special Revenue Fund Budget for the Housing Counseling Grant
Fund is amended as follows:
Revenue
29706-1090680-132210-610313 Grants – Federal $32,239
Expenditure
29706-1090680-132210-702010 Salaries – Reg. $19,815
29706-1090680-132210-722740 Fringe Benefits 12,424
$32,239
$ -0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Potts the resolution (with fiscal note attached) be adopted.
AYES: Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter,
Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson,
Gingell. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal note attached) was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07273
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (OPENINGS PROJECT) – CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to alleviate and prevent conditions
of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen
and revitalize the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises to
provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
554
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of
1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the encouragement of such projects in this County
through the County's Economic Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit of such a project
(Openings Project) and has designated to this Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District
Area for its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies
and approves the Project Area as designated by the EDC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, it having been determined that the territory surrounding said
designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding territory
is devoted to commercial/industrial uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and
boundaries coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, it having been determined that there are less than eighteen residents,
real property owners, or representatives of establishments located within the Project District Area, a
Project Citizens District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the 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 Total Door an Openings Company Township of Waterford EDC No. 07-08, Aerial Map, and
General Information on file in County Clerk’s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Scott the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Rogers,
Scott, Spector, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell,
Gosselin. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSTAIN: Potts. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07274
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (OPENINGS PROJECT) –
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the Board of Directors of The
Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland designating a Project Area and Project
District Area for a project (Openings Project) under the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No.
338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive of the County of Oakland
of two additional directors to the Board of said Economic Development Corporation in connection with
said Project, in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
appointments of Paul Deni and Don Carn, who are representative of neighborhood residents and
business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of Directors of The Economic
Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby confirmed in accordance with Section 4(2)
of the Act, and such additional Directors shall cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if
undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefore.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby
repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
555
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 Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Scott the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Rogers,
Scott, Spector, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell,
Gosselin. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSTAIN: Potts. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Douglas supported by Potter to set a Public Hearing for PLANNING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (OPENINGS
PROJECT) – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD for December 13, 2007, at 9:40 a.m. Hearing no
objections the public hearing was set.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07275
BY: Eileen T. Kowall, District #6, Mike Rogers, District #14
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL TAX INTERCEPT PROPOSAL
FOR COLLECTION OF COURT ORDERED FINES, FEES AND VICTIM RESTITUTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS many states and localities carry substantial court-ordered fines owed to them in the form of
unpaid fines, fees and other obligations; and
WHEREAS collection of a portion of these unpaid debts nationwide could result in millions of dollars
going to state and local coffers, as well as, provide restitution to victims; and
WHEREAS under current law, the U.S. Department of Treasury is authorized to intercept tax refunds for
child support debt, state/federal tax debt and federal agency debt, but not for the collection of court-
ordered fines, fees and restitution; and
WHEREAS the collection of such debts through a tax refund offset would be among the most accurate,
least intrusive and least burdensome methods to satisfy these obligations ordered by state courts; and
WHEREAS such a tax intercept program would be revenue generating mechanism that is not a tax
increase. The mechanisms are already in place to establish the program, so there would be no need to
install new, expensive equipment or protocols; and
WHEREAS the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators recognize
that allowing court-ordered penalties, fines, fees and restitution surcharges to be willfully ignored
diminishes public respect for the rule of law, and recognizes that it is in the interests of the courts that
their orders be honored; and
WHEREAS payment of unpaid court debt would promote the public trust and confidence in the judicial
system; and
WHEREAS victims would benefit, in that, 50% of any restitution goes to the victims and 50% goes to the
court; and
WHEREAS federal legislation has been introduced, S. 1287, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, to allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for State judicial debts that are past-due; and
WHEREAS this legislative proposal has received support from a broad-based coalition of public interest
groups, including the National Association for Court management, National Association of Counties,
Government Finance Officers Association, Conference of Chief Justices, Conference of State Court
Administrators, National Conference of State Legislators and the American Probation and Parole
Association.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
556
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports federal legislation to provide federal authorization for the U.S. Department of Treasury to
intercept tax refunds to pay overdue court-ordered financial obligations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges passage of S.
1287 allow for increasing the enforcement of court orders, and by doing so increasing the collection of
court-ordered fines, fees and victim restitution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Senator Carl Levin, Senator Debbie Stabenow, the Michigan delegation to the
United States Senate, the United States Senate Committee on Finance, the Michigan Association of
Counties, the Michigan State Court Administrator’s Office; Oakland County Chief Circuit Court Judge
Wendy Potts and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
EILEEN KOWALL, JOHN SCOTT, ROBERT
GOSSELIN, MIKE ROGERS, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN, THOMAS MIDDLETON, JEFFREY
POTTER, MICHAEL GINGELL, DAVID POTTS,
HUGH CRAWFORD, CHRISTINE LONG,
DAVID COULTER, BILL BULLARD, JIM NASH,
HELAINE ZACK, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
KAREN SPECTOR, TIM GREIMEL, TIM
BURNS, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, MATTIE
HATCHETT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07276
BY: Mike Gingell, District #3, Eileen Kowall, District #6, John Scott, District #5
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR EVALUATION OF COMPETITIVELY
BIDDING OUT OAKLAND COUNTY’S REIMBURSEMENT DIVISION, AS WELL AS OTHER COUNTY
SERVICES OR FUNCTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan economy continues to be challenged by globalization and uncertainty in the
automobile industry; and
WHEREAS the record number of foreclosures, decreasing property values, and Michigan’s general
economic malaise is directly affecting state and local revenues by decreasing property tax revenues; and
WHEREAS prudent fiscal management has long been recognized as a hallmark of Oakland County
Government; and
WHEREAS by utilizing innovative management strategies and conservative, proactive budgeting
practices Oakland County Government has managed to maintain a balanced budget throughout the
current economic turmoil and has continued delivering quality services to its residents while maintaining
a low 4.19 property tax millage rate; and
WHEREAS despite Oakland County Government’s best efforts it is not immune from the impacts of
declining State economy; and
WHEREAS in these tough economic climate it is imperative that Oakland County Government seek
alternative, cost-effective ways of delivering public services to its residents and businesses by continuing
to streamline and increase efficiencies; and
WHEREAS every county office, department and program must be evaluated to consider whether
alternative means of delivering services may be advisable and constitute a better use of public funds; and
WHEREAS the County Executive in cooperation with the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
wishes to consider employing a competitive bidding process for delivering some county services; and
WHEREAS the County Executive has identified the County’s Court Reimbursement Division as an area to
consider for competitive bidding as that division is currently using a antiquated mainframe computer
system the necessary replacement of which will cost at approximately $1 Million, a cost that could be
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
557
eliminated along with other operational costs that could be significantly lowered by issuing Requests for
Proposal to the private sector for collection services.
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners endorses and
supports the effort of the County Executive Administration, the Sheriffs Department and the Court to
evaluate alternative, cost-effective methods for delivering services to county taxpayers by competitively
bidding-out court reimbursement as well as other county services or functions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administration shall report on the status of the on-going efforts on
a quarterly basis to the Finance Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MICHAEL GINGELL, EILEEN KOWALL, JOHN
SCOTT, THOMAS MIDDLETON, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN, DAVID POTTS, SUE ANN
DOUGLAS, JEFF POTTER, TIM GREIMEL,
ROBERT GOSSELIN, MATTIE HATCHETT,
CHRISTINE LONG, HUGH CRAWFORD, BILL
BULLARD, MIKE ROGERS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07277
BY: Hugh D. Crawford, District #9, Bill Bullard, Jr., District #1
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR KEEPING SOCIAL STUDIES ON THE
MICHIGAN MERIT EXAMINATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the adopted Revised School Code for the State of Michigan and the State School Aid Act
provide that public school districts administer the Michigan Merit Exam (the successor to the MEAP test)
to assess 11th grade students; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the Michigan Merit Examination is to assess pupil performance in
mathematics, science, social studies, and English language arts for the purpose of improving academic
achievement and establishing a statewide standard of competency. This assessment contributes to the
improvement of Michigan schools' curriculum and instruction by encouraging alignment with national
standards; and
WHEREAS Senate Bills 805 and 806 propose to eliminate social studies from the Michigan Merit
Examination. This would eliminate the related topics of: history, world history, world geography,
economics, and American government; and
WHEREAS the intention behind proposing to eliminate social studies is that it will save taxpayers money.
However, Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren, who is also a former member of the State
Board of Education, aptly notes in a November 27, 2007 Detroit Free Press article that, “What is expected
and tested is what will be taught and learned. Eliminating social studies would all but be the death knell
for civics, history, geography and economics in Michigan high schools. For the sake of some savings
now, we could be paying the ultimate price later;” and
WHEREAS the study of social studies forms the basic core of thought for growing inquiring minds. This
discipline is fundamental to nurturing students to have a meaningful understanding of effective citizenry
and good government; and
WHEREAS the study of social studies is the catalyst for learning about government and the values of
civic engagement, which will help children to grow into the leaders of tomorrow. Social Studies assists
young people in developing their ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as
citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society and as a part of an interdependent and global
economy; and
WHEREAS the elimination of social studies from the Michigan Merit Examination has the unintended
consequence of sending out a shortsighted message that a rigorous and relevant social studies
curriculum is not important in preparing students for college, the workplace and towards becoming active,
responsible citizens.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
558
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports maintaining social studies within the school districts and on the Michigan Merit Examinations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes Senate Bills
805 and 806 and any efforts that would propose to eliminate social studies from the public schools’
curriculum and on the Michigan Merit Examination.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren, Senator Michael Switalski,
Senator John Pappageorge, Senator Valde Garcia, Senator Roger Kahn, the Senate Committee on
Education, the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan
legislature, the Michigan Association of Counties and Oakland County’s legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HUGH CRAWFORD, BILL BULLARD, SUE
ANN DOUGLAS, JOHN SCOTT, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN, THOMAS MIDDLETON, DAVID
POTTS, MICHAEL GINGELL, CHRISTINE
LONG, JEFF POTTER, MIKE ROGERS,
EILEEN KOWALL, HELAINE ZACK, DAVID
COULTER, JIM NASH, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, KAREN SPECTOR, TIM
GREIMEL, TIM BURNS
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07278
BY: Robert Gosselin, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - NON-SUPPORT OF INCOME TAX INCREASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan and the County of Oakland are facing tremendous economic
challenges, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the economic distress of families,
individuals, businesses, organizations, and charities, all of whom are negatively effected within the
boundaries of Oakland County, by the devastating and negative impact brought about by the downturn in
the economy of the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the Governor of the State of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, has disapproved cost cutting
budget recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Legislators of the State of Michigan have approved an increase in taxes on income; and
WHEREAS additional taxes on the incomes of wage earning residents in the State of Michigan will
negatively affect those peoples’ ability to spend and to save money in the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners wishes to show support for the people of
Oakland County whom they are elected to represent; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respects the residents and businesses in
Oakland County, and is aware of the number of businesses closing their doors, and residents losing their
homes due to increased financial burdens.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is showing
support for all Oakland County taxpayers, both residents and businesses, by officially issuing a statement
of non-support for the newly increased Income Tax, approved by the Legislative bodies of the State of
Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests the
Oakland County Clerk, Ruth Johnson, to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Jennifer
Granholm, Senate Majority Leader Michael Bishop, and other Oakland County Senators, Speaker of the
House Andy Dillon, and other Oakland County State Representatives.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
559
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ROBERT GOSSELIN, HUGH CRAWFORD,
JOHN SCOTT, CHRISTINE LONG,
BRADFORD JACOBSEN, MICHAEL GINGELL,
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, THOMAS MIDDLETON,
MIKE ROGERS, DAVID POTTS, EILEEN
KOWALL, JEFF POTTER
Moved by Gosselin supported by Scott to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #07278 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – NON-SUPPORT OF INCOME TAX
INCREASE.
Discussion followed.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Greimel, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Bullard,
Crawford, Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin. (14)
NAYS: Hatchett, Nash, Spector, Zack, Burns, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07278 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – NON-SUPPORT OF
INCOME TAX INCREASE carried.
Moved by Gosselin supported by Scott the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Bullard, Burns,
Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel. (17)
NAYS: Hatchett, Nash, Zack, Coulter, Gregory. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07279
BY: Robert Gosselin, District #13
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REPEAL OF STATE SERVICE TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan and the County of Oakland are facing tremendous economic
challenges, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the economic distress of families,
individuals, businesses, organizations, and charities, all of whom are negatively effected within the
boundaries of Oakland County, by the devastating and negative impact brought about by the downturn in
the economy of the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the Governor of the State of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, has disapproved cost cutting
budget recommendations and has increased user fees and/or excise taxes on business licensing, has
created new taxes on services, and has increased income taxes; and
WHEREAS the Legislators of the State of Michigan have approved new programs, fees, and taxes; and
WHEREAS new taxes on services provided in the State of Michigan by resident businesses will cause
cost increases to those same businesses and their customers who are also residents and taxpayers in
the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners wishes to show support for the people of
Oakland County whom they are elected to represent and respect for the businesses in Oakland County
that may not withstand the new service tax imposition.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
560
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is showing
support for all Oakland County taxpayers, both residents and businesses, by officially requesting a repeal
without replacement of the new Service Tax approved by the Legislative bodies of the State of Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests the
Oakland County Clerk, Ruth Johnson, to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Jennifer
Granholm, Senate Majority Leader Michael Bishop, and other Oakland County Senators, Speaker of the
House Andy Dillon, and other Oakland County State Representatives.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
ROBERT GOSSELIN, HUGH CRAWFORD,
JOHN SCOTT, CHRISTINE LONG, JEFF
POTTER, MICHAEL GINGELL, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN, THOMAS MIDDLETON, MIKE
ROGERS, DAVID POTTS, EILEEN KOWALL
Moved by Gosselin supported by Scott to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #07279 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REPEAL OF STATE SERVICE TAX.
Discussion followed.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Jacobsen, Kowall, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Burns,
Crawford, Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel. (15)
NAYS: Nash, Spector, Zack, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07279 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REPEAL OF STATE
SERVICE TAX carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Nash supported by Coulter to amend the resolution to add a paragraph to read: BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has no concern for the
consequences of eliminating revenues for our state’s public schools, universities and colleges,
first responders or local governments.
Commissioner Kowall, as a point of order, asked for a copy of the amendment.
Vote on Nash’s amendment:
AYES: Nash, Spector, Zack, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory, Hatchett. (7)
NAYS: Kowall, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Burns, Crawford, Douglas,
Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Jacobsen. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Greimel to remove the second WHEREAS paragraph of the
resolution, and in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, to strike the words without
replacement.
Discussion followed.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. called for a recess so copies of the amendments could be made and
distributed to the Commissioners.
Discussion followed.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. November 29, 2007
561
Vote on Gershenson’s amendment:
AYES: Middleton, Spector, Zack, Burns, Coulter, Gershenson, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett. (9)
NAYS: Long, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas, Gingell, Gosselin,
Jacobsen, Kowall. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Middleton, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Bullard, Burns, Crawford, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Jacobsen, Kowall, Long. (17)
NAYS: Nash, Zack, Coulter, Gregory, Hatchett. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioner Gosselin addressed the Board.
The Board adjourned at 11:08 a.m. to the call of the Chair or December 13, 2007, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson