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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
January 8, 2009
County Clerk Ruth Johnson opened the evening with the introduction of The Honorable Wendy L. Potts,
Chief Circuit Court Judge, who gave the invocation.
County Clerk Ruth Johnson introduced The Honorable Jessica Cooper, Oakland County Prosecutor, and
welcomed The Oakland Composite Civil Air Patrol, who posted the colors. Jessica Cooper, Oakland
County Prosecutor, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
County Clerk Ruth Johnson administered the oath of office to the 2009-2010 Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
Various Commissioners as a “point of privilege” introduced their family and guests present.
Meeting called to order by County Clerk Ruth Johnson at 6:14 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200
N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack. (25)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Moved by Jacobsen supported by Coulter the minutes of the December 11, 2008, Board Meeting be
approved.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the minutes were approved as printed.
Moved by Jacobsen supported by Coulter to approve and close the Journal for 2008 Session and adjourn
the 2008 Session Sine Die.
AYES: Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion carried.
BIENNIAL SESSION
The 2009-2010 session was called to order by County Clerk Ruth Johnson at 6:16 p.m.
Roll called.
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PRESENT: Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack. (25)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum Present.
Moved by Jacobsen supported by Coulter the agenda be approved as printed.
AYES: Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel,
Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad,
Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the agenda was approved as printed.
There was no public comment.
Moved by Jacobsen supported by Coulter the Board Rules be adopted as the Temporary Rules of the
Board of Commissioners.
AYES: Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett,
Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott,
Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Board Rules were adopted as the Temporary Rules of the
Board of Commissioners.
County Clerk Ruth Johnson opened the nominations for the Temporary Chairperson.
Moved by Bullard supported by Gershenson that David Coulter be nominated for Temporary Chairperson.
AYES: Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson,
Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capello. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, David Coulter was elected Temporary Chairperson.
County Clerk Ruth Johnson turned the gavel over to Temporary Chairperson Commissioner Coulter and
assumed the chair of the County Clerk of the Board.
Temporary Chairperson Coulter opened the nominations for the Permanent Chairperson.
Moved by Gingell supported by Jacobsen that Bill Bullard, Jr. be nominated for Permanent Chairperson.
AYES: Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen,
Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward,
Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Bill Bullard, Jr. was elected Permanent Chairperson.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. took a moment of personal privilege and thanked his fellow Commissioners
for the honor of serving another two year term as Chairperson.
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Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. opened the nominations for Vice Chairperson.
Moved by Jacobsen supported by Potts that Michael Gingell be nominated for Vice Chairperson.
AYES: Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long,
McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack,
Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, Michael Gingell was elected Vice Chairperson.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. introduced Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Oakland County
Water Resources Commissioner John McCullough.
Vice Chairperson Michael Gingell addressed the Board.
The Chairperson announced the following Commissioners are appointed to serve on the General
Government Committee:
Chairperson: Christine Long
Vice Chairperson: Shelley Taub
Minority Vice Chairperson: Marcia Gershenson
Members: Jeff Potter, Bradford Jacobsen, David Potts, Kim Capello, Jim
Runestad, Mattie Hatchett, Jim Nash, Gary McGillivray, Steven
Schwartz
The Chairperson declared a recess at 6:26 p.m. to allow the General Government Committee to meet.
The Board reconvened at 6:58 p.m.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack. (25)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Deputy County Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from the Board of
Commissioners staff thanking the Board of Commissioners for the gift certificates. The communication
was received for filing.
Deputy County Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Edward J.
Farragher, who is resigning from the Oakland County Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) Board of
Directors effective December 17, 2008. The communication was received for filing.
Deputy County Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Wendy Potts,
Chief Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court, appointing Kevin Oeffner to the 2009 Job Evaluation Review
Panel as the Courts’ representative. Also being appointed is Rebecca Schnelz as the Courts’ alternate
representative. The appointments will be for a one-year term commencing on January 1, 2009. The
communication was received for filing.
Deputy County Clerk/Register of Deeds James H. VanLeuven read a communication from Wendy Potts,
Chief Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court, appointing the Honorable Mark Goldsmith to the Criminal
Justice Coordinating Council in accord with Miscellaneous Resolution #07002. Judge Goldsmith will be
appointed for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. Judge Potts is
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also appointed to serve on the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the two year term ending
December 31, 2010. The appointed alternates are Kevin Oeffner and Lisa Langton. The communication
was received for filing.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: ADOPTION OF 2009 RULES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the proposed rules for the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners, recommends the adoption of the attached rules as the permanent rules for the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners for the year 2009.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Copy of Rules for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners 2009 Edition on file in County Clerk’s
office.
Moved by Long supported by Jacobsen the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Jacobsen the 2009 RULES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on report:
AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Jacobsen, Long, Middleton, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Scott, Taub,
Bullard, Capello, Douglas. (13)
NAYS: Gershenson, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, McGillivray, Nash, Schwartz, Woodward, Zack,
Burns, Coleman, Coulter. (12)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the 2009 RULES FOR THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS were adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP FOR 2009
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends reappointments to the Board of
Commissioners’ Standing Committees for 2009 as detailed below:
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Middleton (Chair), Gingell (Vice Chair), Greimel (Minority Vice Chair),
Douglas, Long, Potter, Potts, Taub, Zack, Coulter, Woodward
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Long (Chair), Taub, (Vice Chair), Gershenson, (Minority
Vice Chair), Potter, Jacobsen, Potts, Capello, Runestad, Hatchett, Nash, McGillivray, Schwartz
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Douglas (Chair), Capello (Vice Chair), Coleman (Minority Vice
Chair), Middleton, Scott, Gosselin, Gingell, Hatchett, Jackson
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE: Scott (Chair), Gosselin (Vice Chair), Nash (Minority Vice
Chair), Jacobsen, Capello, Runestad, Burns, Schwartz
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE: Potter (Chair), Runestad (Vice Chair), Burns (Minority Vice Chair),
Middleton, Potts, Taub, Zack, McGillivray
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Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Long supported by Jacobsen the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Jacobsen the appointments of the Board of Commissioners’ Standing
Committee Membership for 2009 be confirmed.
Vote on appointments:
AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton,
Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capello,
Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments were confirmed.
The Chairperson declared a recess at 7:10 p.m. to allow the Republican Caucus to meet.
The Board reconvened at 7:58 p.m.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack. (25)
EXCUSED ABSENCE WITH NOTICE: None. (0)
Quorum present.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: 2009 ZONING COORDINATING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee recommends the following individuals be appointed to the
Coordinating Zoning Committee for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009:
Robert Gosselin, Chair
Kim Capello, Vice-Chair
Steve Schwartz
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Long supported by Jacobsen the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Jacobsen the appointments of the 2009 Zoning Coordinating Committee
Assignments be confirmed.
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Vote on appointments:
AYES: Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash,
Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capello,
Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments were confirmed.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Christine Long, Chairperson
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the vacancies for the boards, commissions,
committees and councils herein mentioned, recommends the filling of those vacancies as follows:
AIRPORT COMMITTEE (One-Year Term ending 12/31/09)
Christine Long, Tom Middleton, John Scott, Tim Burns (minority party member), David VanderVeen
(Executive Designee)
AREA AGENCY ON AGING (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/10)
Helaine Zack, Shelley Taub, (alternate)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL (Two-Year Term ending 12/31/10)
Jeff Potter, Shelley Taub, Mattie Hatchett, Helaine Zack, Kim Capello
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION (Three-Year Terms)
Pecky Lewis (term ending 1/1/12)
Christine Long (to complete term ending 1/1/11)
Robert Kostin (to complete term ending 1/1/12)
John Scott (to complete term ending 1/1/10)
Tim Burns (term ending 1/1/12)
ROAD COMMISSION (Six-Year Term ending 12/31/14)
Greg Jamian
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG) (One-Year Term ending
12/31/09)
Delegates Alternates
L. Brooks Patterson David VanderVeen
Jeff Potter Dennis Toffolo
Christine Long David Potts
John Scott Tim Greimel
Eric Coleman Marcia Gershenson
Jim Nash David Coulter
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Long supported by Jacobsen the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Long supported by Jacobsen to delete the Road Commission from the report.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Road Commission was deleted from the report.
Moved by Long supported by Jacobsen to vote on the Various Boards, Commissions and Authorities
without the Road Commission.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion carried.
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Discussion followed.
Vote on appointments:
AYES: Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Runestad, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Douglas, Gingell,
Gosselin. (20)
NAYS: Greimel, Schwartz, Zack, Coulter, Gershenson. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments were confirmed.
Moved by Bullard supported by Jacobsen the following appointments be confirmed:
Commissioners Sue Ann Douglas and Tim Greimel as members of the Tax Increment Financing
District Review Policy Ad Hoc Review Committee (TIFA) for a term ending December 31, 2010;
Commissioners Kim T. Capello and David Potts as members of the Claims Review Committee for a
term ending December 31, 2009;
Commissioner Tom Middleton as a member of the MSU Extension Advisory Council for a term ending
December 31, 2010;
Commissioner Bradford Jacobsen and Commissioner John Scott as members of the Personnel
Appeal Board for a term ending December 31, 2009;
Commissioner John Scott as a member of the Sanitary Code Appeal Board, Commissioner Michael
Gingell as a Commissioner alternate member and Charles Palmer as a Citizen alternate member.
These terms will end on December 31, 2011;
Commissioners Jeff Potter, Sue Ann Douglas, Jim Nash, and Tim Greimel as members of the
Community Development Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2009;
Carol Bacak-Egbo, Kathleen Mutch, and James Craft to serve on the Oakland County Historical
Commission for a term ending January 1, 2012;
The following individuals to serve on the Public Transportation Authority for a term ending December
31, 2010:
Members Alternates
David Boerger Jeffrey Stoner
Ramon Betanzos Andrew Haliew, III
Steve Brock
David R. Dillingham, Jr.
Megan Owens (Dem. App’t.) Michael Whims (Dem. Alternate)
Vote on appointments:
AYES: Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts,
Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter,
Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments were confirmed.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #09001
BY: Marcia Gershenson, Christine Long, Jim Nash, Michael Gingell, Mattie Hatchett, Jeff Potter, Bradford
Jacobsen, David Potts, Tim Greimel, Helaine Zack, David Woodward, David Coulter, Tim Burns
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CONTINUATION OF THE WOMEN’S COMMISSION FOR
OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #07236 to
create the Women’s Commission for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS a Women’s Commission for Oakland County has demonstrated itself to 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 re-establishes
the 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, through the General Government Committee, on or before the
last scheduled Board of Commissioners’ meeting of 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women’s Commission for Oakland County will terminate on
December 31, 2010, 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 at least 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 two-year term that expires on December 31, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that twenty-five (25) representatives will each be appointed by their
respective Oakland County Commissioner, for a two-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.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Commissioners, who represent districts
with overlapping municipalities, are encouraged to appoint representatives to the Women’s Commission
of Oakland County that are from different communities, in order to have as many communities
represented as possible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 2 Oakland County Commissioners shall be appointed to serve as ex-
officio members and advisors 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.
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 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. To this end, the Women’s
Commission for Oakland County shall:
1. Maintain bylaws for its own governance.
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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 an annual report to the General Government Committee of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners and County Executive on or before the last General Government Committee
meeting and Board of Commissioners’ meeting of the 2009 and 2010 calendar year.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MARCIA GERSHENSON, CHRISTINE LONG,
JIM NASH, MICHAEL GINGELL, MATTIE
HATCHETT, JEFF POTTER, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN, DAVID POTTS, TIM GREIMEL,
HELAINE ZACK, DAVID WOODWARD, DAVID
COULTER, TIM BURNS, TOM MIDDLETON,
JANET JACKSON, SHELLEY TAUB
Moved by Gershenson supported by Nash to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #09001 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CONTINUATION OF THE WOMEN’S
COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Jackson, Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad,
Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #09001 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CONTINUATION OF THE
WOMEN’S COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY carried.
Moved by Gershenson supported by Nash the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott,
Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson,
Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #09002
BY: Commissioners Bradford C. Jacobsen, District #1, Jeff Potter, District #8
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CONSULTING FIRM TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS ASSOCIATES, INC.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #08106 established a Government Relations Consulting Firm
Study Group, comprised of four County Commissioners, to review and evaluate the Request for
Proposals (RFPs), in the event that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners chooses to hire a
government relations consulting firm; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Purchasing Division sent out notice of the RFP to fifty-three (53)
consulting firms throughout the State of Michigan and gave notification of the bid opportunity on the
Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MINT); and
WHEREAS the county received sixteen (16) proposals, which were reviewed and evaluated by the study
group. Six (6) firms were selected for interviews, which were conducted in November 2008; and
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WHEREAS the Government Relations Consulting Firm Study Group has made the recommendation that
Public Affairs Associates, Inc. (PAA), based in Lansing, Michigan, be selected as the government
relations consulting firm by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
authorizes a professional services contract with Public Affairs Associates, Inc. (PAA), as the government
relations consulting firm representing the interests of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes a three (3)
year contract, at a monthly fee of Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars, unless terminated by the parties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, or his designee, is
authorized to execute the professional services contract with Public Affairs Associates, Inc. (PAA), on
behalf of the Board of Commissioners.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BRADFORD JACOBSEN, JEFF POTTER, TOM
MIDDLETON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #09003
BY: Commissioners Helaine Zack, Bradford Jacobsen, Marcia Gershenson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RE-ESTABLISH OAKLAND COUNTY SENIORS STUDY
GROUP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #08182, to
establish the Oakland County Seniors Study Group which is charged with identifying the projected needs
of Oakland County’s older adult population; and
WHEREAS it is incumbent upon community leaders to be proactive in addressing this impending senior
population boom – referred to as the “Silver Tsunami” - by being prepared to provide services and create
conditions that will encourage older adults to remain in and relocate to Oakland County and our region;
and
WHEREAS it would be beneficial for the Oakland County Commissioners and Oakland County Executive
Administration to work with service providers and local communities to assess the needs of senior citizens
and prepare a county-wide strategic plan to create “Elder-Friendly” communities that are sensitive to the
needs of older adults, and offer a social and physical infrastructure that makes older adults want to
remain in Oakland County throughout their retirement years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby re-
establishes an Oakland County Seniors Study Group for the purpose of assessing the current and future
needs of a growing older adult population in Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Seniors Study Group is to recommend a strategic
plan that identifies existing, as well as, needed resources throughout Oakland County which will enable
the County and local communities to provide “Elder-Friendly” services that are accessible and affordable,
including, but not limited to: housing options; mobility features, like public transportation and walkable
areas; attractive social, recreational, and leisure activities; opportunities for civic engagement; and a
strong safety net of social services with choices to support senior independence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Government Committee shall appoint the membership of
the Oakland County Seniors Study Group, which should include:
Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson
2 Majority Party Commissioners
1 Minority Party Commissioners
1 representative from the Health and Human Services Department
1 representative from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B
1 representative from Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
1 representative from United Way for Southeast Michigan
1 representative from the medical community
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1 representative/director of a senior center
1 representative from the Oakland County Senior Advisory Council
1 representative from local government
1 member of the general public
1 member of Catholic Social Services
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that other interested individuals/organizations may be invited to join or offer
assistance by the Chairperson of the Oakland County Seniors Study Group.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Seniors Study Group shall report their findings
and any recommendations to the General Government Committee and Board of Commissioners on or
before their last meeting scheduled for 2010, and provide quarterly updates to the General Government
Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Seniors Study Group shall terminate upon the
submission of their final report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners or at the end of the Board
of Commissioners term on December 31, 2010, whichever comes first.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, George Miller (Director of Oakland County’s
Health and Human Services Department), the Area Agency on Aging, the Oakland Livingston Human
Services Agency and United Way.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HELAINE ZACK, BRADFORD JACOBSEN,
MARCIA GERSHENSON, TOM MIDDLETON,
TIM GREIMEL, MATTIE HATCHETT, JANET
JACKSON, DAVID WOODWARD, ERIC
COLEMAN, STEVE SCHWARTZ, DAVID
COULTER, GARY McGILLIVRAY, TIM BURNS,
JIM NASH
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #09004
BY: Commissioner Shelley G. Taub, District #16
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR INTERSTATE 75
- WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the U.S. Congress is currently considering a federal economic stimulus package for public
works infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and transit systems; and
WHEREAS it is anticipated that priority will be given to funding projects that are “shovel-ready” and within
ninety (90) days of receiving such funding can be ready to proceed; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, which is considered to be the economic engine for the State of Michigan,
should be given a priority in the consideration of funding for these infrastructure projects, because of the
much needed and positive impact of such a program in creating jobs, stimulating economic recovery and
laying the foundation for long-term economic growth in our region; and
WHEREAS Interstate 75, which is the main North/South corridor through Oakland County and Michigan,
is important to the continued growth and safety of Oakland County residents and the residents of
southeast Michigan; and
WHEREAS Interstate 75, built in the 1960’s, is the busiest and most congested highway in the state,
carrying an estimated quarter of a million people each day. Delay in improvements to this road is
detrimental to the economy of the region as well as the safety of its residents; and
WHEREAS although the environmental study has been completed, the widening and improvements to
Interstate 75 between 8 Mile Road and M-59 have been stalled for years due to lack of funding; and
WHEREAS the redesign of the interchange at M-59 and Interstate 75 should be included in any project
plan due to the increased volume of traffic since its original design.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges
the U.S. Congress and the Administration to approve an economic recovery package which includes a
robust infrastructure investment component.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Governor and
the Michigan Legislature to include the Interstate 75 - widening and M-59 interchange redesign project in
the infrastructure improvement request that will be submitted to President-elect Obama.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Governor Jennifer M. Granholm; the chairpersons of the Michigan House and
Senate Transportation Appropriation Committees; and Oakland County’s delegation to the Michigan
legislature, U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, DAVID POTTS, ROBERT
GOSSELIN
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #09005
BY: Commissioners Shelley Goodman Taub, Marcia Gershenson, John A. Scott
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR LOCAL CONTROL OF ROAD
CONSTRUCTION PRIORITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS transportation and access to corridors of commerce are critical to the viability of southeastern
Michigan in general and especially to Oakland County - the "economic engine" of the Michigan economy;
and
WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is Michigan’s largest county road
commission, with a 2,700-mile road system (including 800 miles of gravel roads). Only the state highway
system is larger; and
WHEREAS the 2009 budget for the RCOC was approved at $98.2 million, which includes a $21.5 million
Road Improvement Program and nearly $14 million worth of road improvements to be built in 2009; and
WHEREAS the RCOC is working hard to address the road improvement needs of the communities
throughout Oakland County, but faces many challenges due to declining revenues; and
WHEREAS the 2009 RCOC budget represents a decrease of $5.8 million. This is primarily as a result in a
decrease in state revenue; and
WHEREAS the citizens, businesses and leaders of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield spent a
considerable amount of time to give input into the Northwest Connector Project, which includes the
Orchard Lake Road corridor expansion; and
WHEREAS the original proposal for the expansion for Orchard Lake Road called for a six-lane road, with
a boulevard and two roundabouts; and
WHEREAS the RCOC has indicated that sufficient funds are not presently available to reconstruct
Orchard Lake Road with the roundabouts and boulevards, as originally proposed. The local community
has expressed an interest in pursuing less expensive alternatives to address their road expansion and
improvement needs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
requests that the Road Commission for Oakland County make every effort to identify and address the
needs of elected leaders, businesses and residents of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield in
establishing road construction priorities and configurations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners thanks the Road
Commission for Oakland County for their diligent efforts to seek additional funding, standardize road work
and efficiently provide safe and convenient roads.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to the Charter Township of West Bloomfield and the Road Commission for Oakland
County.
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Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, MARCIA GERSHENSON,
JOHN SCOTT
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #09006
BY: Commissioner Shelley G. Taub, District #16
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ORCHARD LAKE
ROAD PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the U.S. Congress is currently considering a federal economic stimulus package for public
works infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and transit systems; and
WHEREAS it is anticipated that priority will be given to funding projects that are “shovel-ready” and within
ninety (90) days of receiving such funding can be ready to proceed; and
WHEREAS Oakland County, which is considered to be the economic engine for the State of Michigan,
should be given a priority in the consideration of funding for these infrastructure projects, because of the
much needed and positive impact of such a program in creating jobs, stimulating economic recovery and
laying the foundation for long-term economic growth in our region; and
WHEREAS agencies, including the Michigan Department of Transportation, are losing funding as the
economy declines and the revenues generated from gas taxes and other road-funding sources drops an
average of four (4%) annually; and
WHEREAS the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is working hard to address the road
improvement needs of the communities throughout Oakland County, but faces many challenges due to
declining revenues; and
WHEREAS the deepening economic crisis is forcing road projects in Oakland County to be sharply
reduced or postponed indefinitely; and
WHEREAS the citizens, businesses and leaders of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield spent a
considerable amount of time to give input into the Northwest Connector Project, which includes the
Orchard Lake Road corridor expansion; and
WHEREAS Orchard Lake Road is a major business corridor, and the expansion project has already
undergone an Environmental Study and is ready to proceed, except for the lack of necessary funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby urges
the U.S. Congress and the Administration to approve an economic recovery package, which includes a
robust infrastructure investment component.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests that the
Orchard Lake Road Improvement Project be granted the additional $20 million in funding to proceed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Governor and
the Michigan Legislature to include the Orchard Lake Road Project in the infrastructure improvement
request that will be submitted to President-elect Obama.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
adopted resolution to Governor Jennifer M. Granholm; the chairpersons of the Michigan House and
Senate Transportation Appropriation Committees; and Oakland County’s delegation to the Michigan
legislature, U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
SHELLEY TAUB, MARCIA GERSHENSON
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr. turned the meeting over to Vice Chairperson Michael Gingell so he could
introduce a resolution.
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #09007
BY: Commissioners Bill Bullard, Jr., John Scott, David Potts, Tim Greimel, Jeff Potter, Sue Ann Douglas,
Eric Coleman, Michael Gingell, Marcia Gershenson, David Coulter, Shelley Taub, Bradford Jacobsen
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS –REPRESENTATION ON OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in accordance with Public Act 261, of 1965 (as amended), the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners created a county parks and recreation commission; and
WHEREAS this statute provides that seven (7) members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall
be appointed by the County Board of Commissioners, and that not less than one (1) and not more than
(3) shall be members of the County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
provides that no more than three (3) Oakland County Commissioners shall be appointed to serve on the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, and that of these: two (2) appointments shall be from
the majority party and one (1) appointment shall be from the minority party of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
BILL BULLARD, JOHN SCOTT, TIM GREIMEL,
SUE ANN DOUGLAS, MICHAEL GINGELL,
DAVID COULTER, DAVID POTTS, JEFF
POTTER, ERIC COLEMAN, MARCIA
GERSHENSON, SHELLEY TAUB, BRADFORD
JACOBSEN MATTIE HATCHETT, JIM
RUNESTAD, ROBERT GOSSELIN, JIM NASH,
GARY MCGILLIVRAY, TOM MIDDLETON,
CHRISTINE LONG, DAVE WOODWARD,
STEVEN SCHWARTZ, TIM BURNS
Moved by Bullard supported by Coulter to suspend the rules and vote on MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION #09007 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REPRESENTATION ON OAKLAND
COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
Vote on motion to suspend the rules:
AYES: Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub,
Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell,
Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the motion to suspend the rules and vote on
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #09007 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – REPRESENTATION ON
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION carried.
Moved by Bullard supported by Coulter the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad, Schwartz, Scott, Taub, Woodward,
Zack, Bullard, Burns, Capello, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jackson, Jacobsen, Long. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Vice Chairperson Michael Gingell returned the meeting to Chairperson Bill Bullard, Jr.
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The Board adjourned at 8:13 p.m. to the call of the Chair, or January 22, 2009, at 9:30 a.m.
RUTH JOHNSON BILL BULLARD, JR.
Clerk Chairperson