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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

1 S. Main St., 9th Floor Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 586.469.5125 FAX 586.469.5993

macombcountymi.gov/boardofcommissioners

Toni Moceri – District 1

Phillip A DiMaria- District 3 David Flynn - District 4

Ray Gralewski- District 5

Kathy D. Vosburg District 8 Chair

Roland Fraschetti- District 10

Kathy Tocco- District 11

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR SESSION

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013, 7 P.M.

FINAL AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Invocation by Commissioner Toni Moceri

5. Adoption of Agenda, AS AMENDED, TO INCLUDE #10 AND #11 6. Approval of Minutes dated December 20, 2012, January 3 (Organizational) (previously distributed) and January 17 (special), 2013 7. Public Participation (five minutes maximum per speaker, or longer at the discretion of the Chairperson related only to issues contained on the agenda) 8. Correspondence from Executive 9. Adoption of Proclamations:

a) Commending Jonathan Chmura – Eagle Scout (offered by Sauger) (page1) (mailed)

b) Commemorating the Renaming of the Macomb Township Post Office to the Lance Corporal Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex (offered by Sabatini; currently being developed)

c) Commending K/E Electric - 25th Anniversary (offered by Miller & Sabatini) (page 2) (attached) 10. Request for Budget Amendment/Clerk/Register of Deeds ($70,000) (page 3) (attached) 11. Request for Budget Amendment/Community Services Agency ($254,102) (page 5) (attached)

MACOMB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Fred Miller District 9 Sergeant-At-Arms

Marvin E. Sauger District 2 Vice Chair

James L. Carabelli - District 6

Don Brown- District 7Bob Smith- District 12

Joe Sabatini- District 13

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINAL AGENDA JANUARY 24, 2013 PAGE 2 12. Request to Purchase Military Service Time (page 8) (mailed) 13. Board Chair Report (page 10) (attached) 14. Review of Job Posting for Director of Legislative Affairs, Board of Commissioners (page 27) (attached) 15. Report on Board Rules by Chair of Ad Hoc Committee on Board Rules (page 31) (attached) 16. Approve Proposed 2013-14 Committee Structure (page 32) (mailed)

17. Approve Proposed 2013 Meeting Calendar (page 37) (attached) 18. Appointment of Law Firm (page 53) (mailed) 19. New Business 20. Public Participation (five minutes maximum per speaker or longer at the discretion of the Chairperson) 21. Roll Call 22. Adjournment

Official Proclamation Of the Board of Commissioners

Macomb County, Michigan

A Proclamation Commending Jonathan Chmura For Achieving the Status of Eagle Scout In the Boy Scouts of America

Commissioner Marvin E. Sauger,

On Behalf of the Board of Commissioners, Offers the Following Proclamation:

Whereas, the Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910, with a goal of

encouraging boys to participate in an organization which fosters and develops physical as well as mental well-being through programs centered around outdoor and educational activities, as well as civic affairs, which are aimed at developing good citizenship and healthy and useful living; and

Whereas, the Boy Scouts of America has steadfastly taught its young members that service and assistance to others, rather than one’s self, are the highest attainable goals in life and scouting; and Whereas, an eagle candidate is required to direct a work crew as part of his project. Additionally, the candidate must either solicit donations of materials and/or hold a fundraising project to acquire the monies to purchase the materials needed. Neither the scout nor the Boy Scout troop can benefit in any way; and

Whereas, Jonathan Chmura is a Boy Scout who has faithfully and devotedly adhered to the teachings and principles of the Boy Scouts of America and participated to such an extent that he has earned and achieved the highest rank possible, that of “Eagle Scout,” which is worthy of public acknowledgement and commendation by this body; and

Whereas, Jonathan Chmura chose to control the flooding problem in Halmich Park in

the City of Warren for his Eagle Scout project. After meeting with the director of Warren’s Parks and Recreation Department, it was decided that a rain garden would help relieve the excess water problem. The hard work Jonathan and his team put forth in building the rain garden will soak up water, filter the water that drains into Red Run, and also provide a small wildlife habitat. Plants that are native to the area were chosen by Jonathan to further enhance the beauty of the garden.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The Board Of Commissioners, Speaking For And On Behalf Of All County Residents As Follows:

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That By These Presents, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners hereby

publicly acknowledges and commends Jonathan Chmura on achieving the status of “Eagle Scout” a goal which is sought by all who join the Boy Scouts of America but seldom attained and is truly worthy of public recognition.

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Be It Further Resolved that a suitable copy of this Proclamation be presented to Jonathan Chmura in recognition of his achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

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Official Proclamation Of The Board Of Commissioners

Macomb County, Michigan

A Proclamation Commending K/E Electric Supply Corp. On Their Unique 25/50 Celebration

Commissioners Fred Miller and Joe Sabatini,

On Behalf of the Board of Commissioners, Offer the Following Proclamation:

Whereas, the Board of Commissioners commends K/E Electric Supply Corp.

on the 25th anniversary of opening their first warehouse in Mount Clemens; and Whereas, K/E Electric’s employees are celebrating 50 years of service to

contractors. K/E Electric opened as a subsidiary of parent company, Kuchenmeister Electric Supply Corp.; and

Whereas, Wayne and Norman Kuchenmeister opened Kuchenmeister Electric Supply Corp. in November 1962 and in October 1988 Wayne amicably split and opened K/E Electric Supply Corp.; and

Whereas, in 2011 Rock Kuchenmeister bought out his sister and brother to

become the owner of K/E Electric Supply Corp. making him the next successive generation of Kuchenmeisters to own the company. Rock, his wife, Cheryl, and their three sons, Rocky, Ryan and Rhandi, all work together to run the company.

Whereas, K/E Electric Supply Corp. prides itself on its quality products and superior service. Since opening, they have taken on many huge local projects and jobs and have expanded to four locations and employ sixty-three people.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The Board Of Commissioners, Speaking For And On Behalf Of All County Citizens As Follows:

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That By These Presents, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners hereby publicly acknowledges and commends K/E Electric Supply Corp.; as it celebrates its unique 25/50 year anniversary and wishes them many more years of business and success in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, and southeast Michigan.

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Be It Further Resolved that a suitable copy of this Proclamation be presented to K/E Electric Supply Corp. in testimony of the high esteem in which it is held by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.

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RESOLUTION NO. ____________ FULL BOARD MEETING DATE:___________ AGENDA ITEM: _______________________

MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO: AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDING THAT WILL ALLOW THE CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS TO HIRE FIVE TEMPORARY WORKERS FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS. THE BUDGET AMENDMENT WILL BE BUDGET NEUTRAL BY INCREASING CHARGES FOR SERVICES REVENUE BY $68,000, WITH CORRSPONDING INCREASES IN SALARIES AND WAGES OF $62,900 AND FRINGE BENEFITS OF $5,100. BACKGROUND: As the economy starts to improve and property sales increase, so does the work in the Register of Deeds office. The Clerk/Register of Deeds is requesting five temporary employees be hired for up to six months in 2013, at a cost not to exceed $68,000. Breakdown of the budget adjustment for the cost/funding of temporary workers:

Description Cost Explanation Salaries & Wages $12,567.75 975 hours @ $12.89 / hour Fringe Benefits $1,024.27 (8.15%)

Subtotal: $13,592.02 per temp x 5 temps $67,960.10 GRAND TOTAL

The following chart shows the recent trends in the Register of Deeds office, including the recent increase in documents, expected to continue, despite the decrease of staff through budget cuts the last few years. The Register of Deeds’ office recorded more than 184,000 documents in 2012. This is almost a 30 percent increase and a number that has not been that high since 2007, before the combined offices lost 20 percent of the staff from budget cuts. During this time, the office also implemented the entry book, which prevents fraud by allowing the public to see real estate transactions waiting to be processed, but also adds steps to the recording process.

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Year Staff Documents recorded

Revenue % change documents recorded

% Change in staff

2007 27.5 171,442 $2,913,458 -13.46% 0%

2008 27.5 142,554 $2,223,660 -16.85% 0%

2009 25.5 139,723 $2.214.435 -1.99% -7.27%

2010 25.5 143,268 $2,238,227 +2.54% 0%

2011 24.5 142,852 $2,818,385 -0.29% -3.92%

2012 24.5 184,730 $3,032,829 +29.32% 0% Additionally, the combined offices have had a high number of vacancies throughout 2012. As a result of the vacancies and increased workload, the recording time on documents in the Register of Deeds Office has greatly increased and the Clerk’s Office has seen an increase in processing time in the court section and vital records. The revenue budget for the Register of Deeds for 2013 is $2,614,840. As indicated in the chart above, actual revenue for the past two fiscal years has exceeded this amount by more than the $70,000 being requested. Therefore, we believe that it is realistic to expect actual revenues to be at least $2,684,840 in 2013. We have discussed this with the Finance Department and they concur with our calculations and are supportive of this request.

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RESOLUTION NO. _____________ FULL BOARD MEETING DATE:__________________ AGENDA ITEM:______________________________ MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO receive and file report from Board Chair for January, 2013 INTRODUCED BY: Dave Flynn, Full Board The following is a report on activities within the Board Office which do not usually appear on committee agendas. Meetings with OCE: January – initial discussions; more opportunities for discussion on set topics are scheduled Other: Meetings with Countywide Elected Officials were accomplished. Met with members of the State delegation. Upcoming Board Events and Activities: Macomb County’s Green Schools Celebration will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the MISD. Time TBA. April is National County Government Month; the BOC usually supports with community outreach and education. The Board will accept nominations for outstanding volunteers in March and April with the annual recognition program at the May Full Board meeting. Events-Meetings in Macomb: Macomb County Economic Forecast, January 16, 2013 State of Clinton Township Address, January 25, 2012 Upcoming: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 8-10am at the Sterling Inn Conference Center: Home in Macomb Business Awards honoring business leaders in five different areas. Commissioners and a guest are invited to attend. Huel Perkins will moderate. Region: Report from the 2012 Southeast Michigan Regional Summit. See attached. Meetings: Annmarie Erickson, DIA; Gary Woronchak, Chairman, Wayne County BOC; Events: DIA Auto Show Reception; Charity Preview; Transit presentations (R-PATH) Upcoming: Mackinac Policy Conference, May 29-31 Media: WDET – Craig Fahle Free Press Macomb Daily See attached articles. BOC – Independent Counsel: Expenditures for Outside Counsel Professional Services Litigation Contract Svcs Contract Services Budget InvoiceCharges: Budget Amount: Invoice Totals: Remaining: %Utilized: $130,866.29 $54,959.75 $17,540.25 $ 3,311.36 $ 4,064.00 (Dec. ’12) $134,177.65 (2012) $59,023.75 (2012) $13,476.25 (2012) 81.4 $72,500 (2013) COMMITTEE/MEETING DATE Full Board 01-24-13

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News

North Macomb roads to get limestone

Friday, January 18, 2013

By Matthew Fahr

Staff Reporter

The sheer amount of dirt roads in northern Macomb County are hard to maintain and fix each year, but this year, as with

years past, the Macomb County Department of roads is looking to make the jobs of local municipalities easier.

The offer of limestone distribution from the county was started by Bob Hoepfner, director of the Macomb County

Department of Roads, three years ago and covers six northern Macomb townships. Each township is allowed to choose

the portion of roads they would like six inches of limestone to be installed by the county.

“I have made every attempt to budget for at least two miles of roads in each of the six municipalities and it has been

effective so far,” Hoepfner said last year at a public meeting held in Armada. “It is never a guarantee, but it has worked

well for everyone.”

This year Bruce, Armada, Richmond, Washington, Ray and Lenox townships will take part in the 90/10 program where

the county covers 90 percent of the cost and townships cover the remainder at $6,400 per mile.

In Ray Township, Supervisor Charlie Bohm said they have already chosen where limestone will be put down later this

year.

He said a stretch of 30 Mile Road headed west from North Avenue to Wolcott Road and another section from North

Avenue and 31 Mile Road headed west were chosen for 2013.

“It is a tremendous amount of help to us,” said Bohm. “It works well for both sides. For the county it is less grading and

dust control and for us it is an improvement of our roads for our residents and visitors.”

Bohm said the three miles of roads selected were based on traffic count figures.

In Richmond Township, Supervisor Cynthia Greenia will be going on the advice of those who are frequently using the

roads.

Greenia said her township has yet to select specific areas for limestone coverage; a topic that she said would be

discussed at their February meeting, but is relying on input from others.

She said Richmond/Lenox EMS Director Jeff White and those in the transportation department at Richmond district

schools will be major consultants in the process.

“They are on our roads a lot and their input is essential for us to look at before choosing,” she said.

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Armada Township is expected to go with the framework of a two-year plan that was put in place last year.

Three miles were completed last year and this year they are looking to continue that work with the completion of Pratt

Road to Holmes Road and then Holmes Road to the north end of the township line.

“We put a plan in place last year and we are looking to finish it this year,” said Supervisor John Paterek. “We will still take

input from residents and members of the board, but that is the preliminary plan for now.”

Paterek also said after preliminary budget talks this week the township may be looking at getting an extra portion of

limestone to put down at the township transfer site for more stability for those dropping off large refuse items.

The township board will discuss the matter further once the new fiscal budget has been completed.

Last year the county applied 18 miles of limestone at a cost of $65,000. It takes 5,000 tons of limestone to cover a mile of

road.

“I am so pleased that communities in my district can benefit from such a great opportunity at a nominal cost again this

year. Limestone is invaluable in maintaining the quality of our gravel roads here in the north end of Macomb County,” said

Macomb County Commissioner Don Brown, who represents the residents in the affected communities.

Residents can contact their township offices directly to request that specific roads be considered for this program, or find

out when selected roads will be brought to the township board for approval. Limestone application is expected to begin

in mid-to-late June.

Contact Matthew Fahr at (586) 716-8100, ext. 300 or at [email protected]. He can also be followed on Twitter

@Boxers94.

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RESOLUTION NO. _____________ FULL BOARD MEETING DATE:__________________ AGENDA ITEM:______________________________ MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO review job posting for Director of Legislative Affairs, Board of Commissioners INTRODUCED BY: David Flynn, Board Chairman COMMITTEE/MEETING DATE Full Board 1-24-13

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MACOMB COUNTY

CLASSIFICATION/POSITION DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Director of Legislative Affairs DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners F.L.S.A. STATUS: Non- Exempt CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full time (37.5 hours per week) position. This position may have occasional evening and weekend hours. APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES

• The employee in this position reports to and serves at the will and discretion of the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners (Chair).

• Under direction, reviews and interprets proposed budget items and other financial submissions regarding the County budget and financial reports, making recommendations to the Chair or other commissioners as assigned.

• Keeps abreast of regulations or policies that may affect the county’s finances and keep the Board of Commissioners informed.

• Conducts research and analysis to strengthen ordinances and resolutions relating to the policy priorities of the Board of Commissioners. Drafts proposed ordinances and resolutions in collaboration with legal counsel. Reviews and interprets ordinances and resolutions presented to the Board of Commissioners and makes recommendations.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews and interprets proposed budget items and other financial records and submissions regarding the County budget and finances.

• Prepares statistical analysis, reports and summaries for use by commissioners in

committee work and budget reviews.

• Collects, compiles and analyzes outcomes and evaluation data.

• Analyzes governmental best practices and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

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• Monitor fundamental demographic and economic developments through the analysis of information obtained from established financial and trade sources, government agencies and primary sources.

• Researches, evaluates and prepares information related to proposed legislation

affecting the County. Reviews and analyzes proposed amendments to existing statutes, etc. on county operations and recommends appropriate actions to the Board of Commissioners in conjunction with Corporation Counsel and/or Independent Counsel.

• Prepares proposed resolutions and policies for the Board of Commissioners.

Prepares and presents a variety of reports, presentation materials and other communication pieces for Commissioners and other target audiences.

• Demonstrates the ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Apps and Adobe

Acrobat software. Utilizes statistics and analytics program software and social media as needed and appropriate

• Performs other research as assigned.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• The statements contained in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science or a related field from an accredited college or university. A Master degree in related fields preferred.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the area of legislative or financial

policy analysis.

• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Successful completion of the probationary period for the position of Financial-

Legislative Analyst.

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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, external agencies/groups and the public.

• Proven project management skills.

• Possession of a valid State of Michigan driver’s license.

• Possession of an operable insured automobile for authorized department travel.

• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1 S. Main St., 9th Floor

Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 586.469.5125 ~ Fax: 586.469.5993 www.macombBOC.com

January 23, 2013 TO: Chairman David Flynn FROM: Commissioner Kathy Tocco RE: Ad Hoc Committee Regarding Rules I am writing regarding the status of the Ad Hoc Committee on Rules. The Committee met for several hours on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, with Corporation Counsel, (specifically George Brumbaugh and Jill Smith). We had a good and detailed discussion on the 2011 Rules. Mr. Brumbaugh and Ms. Smith revised the 2011 Rules consistent with the discussion at the January 16, 2012, meeting. I forwarded a copy of the 2011 Rules, and Mr. Brumbaugh forwarded a copy of the “revised” Rules to Andrew Richner, our independent counsel, for review. The Committee met for several hours on January 22, 2013, with Mr. Richner, Mr. Brumbaugh and Ms. Smith also in attendance. It is Mr. Richner’s opinion that there are multiple provisions in the 2011 Rules and the proposed revised Rules that are in conflict with state law and the county charter. In addition, because the Rules have been revised many times over the years, there is inconsistent and/or outdated language throughout the document. The Ad Hoc Committee is committed to producing a comprehensive set of rules (which is in full conformity with state law and the charter) for the Board’s consideration. I was over-zealous when I indicated on behalf of the Ad Hoc Committee that we would have a document ready for review at the Full Board meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2013. Mr. Richner anticipates having a revised set of Rules to the Ad Hoc Committee no later than Tuesday, January 29, 2013. The Committee will meet again and anticipates having a set of Rules for consideration prior to the February 28, 2013, Full Board meeting. KT

MACOMB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David J. Flynn – Board Chair Kathy Tocco – Vice Chair Mike Boyle – Sergeant-At-Arms

District 4 District 11 District 10 Toni Moceri – District 1 Marvin Sauger – District 2 Veronica Klinefelt – District 3 Robert Mijac - District 5 James Carabelli – District 6

Don Brown – District 7 Kathy Vosburg – District 8 Fred Miller – District 9 Bob Smith – District 12

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RESOLUTION NO. _____________ FULL BOARD MEETING DATE:__________________ AGENDA ITEM:______________________________ MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO approve the proposed 2013-14 committee structure INTRODUCED BY: David Flynn, Board Chairman COMMITTEE/MEETING DATE Full Board 1-24-13

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2013-2014 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Committee Name Responsibilities Membership Audit See Charter Section 8.3 Committee of the Whole

Co-Chair: Sabatini Co-Chair: Klinefelt

Finance Budget Committee of the Whole Equalization Chair: Miller Finance Vice Chair: Moceri Human Resources/Labor Relations Risk Management Purchasing Policies (Charter 8.10) Retirement Treasurer Contracts

Government Operations Resolutions Committee of the Whole Boards & Commissions Appointments Chair: Tocco Ethics Vice Chair: Flynn Codification of Ordinances/Resolutions BOC Office operations Independent Counsel Corporation Counsel Rules Clerk/Register of Deeds Executive Office

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Committee Name Responsibilities Membership Economic Development Planning & Economic Dev. Department 1. Chair: Mijac

MI Works/WorkForce Development 2. Vice Chair: Carabelli Regional Affairs 3. Boyle 4. Brown 5. Klinefelt 6. Moceri 7. Smith Flynn (ex-officio)

Health & Human Services Community Services Agency 1. Chair: Moceri DHS 2. Vice Chair: Boyle Martha T. Berry Medical Facility 3. Klinefelt Veterans Services 4. Mijac Community Mental Health 5. Miller Health Department 6. Sauger Prosecutor’s Environmental Unit 7. Tocco Senior Services Flynn (ex-officio) MSU Extension

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Committee Name Responsibilities Membership Infrastructure Facilities & Operations 1. Chair: Carabelli

Information Technology 2. Vice Chair: Smith Parks & Recreation 3. Brown Department of Roads 4. Klinefelt Public Works 5. Mijac Solid Waste Planning Committee 6. Sabatini 7. Vosburg Flynn (ex-officio)

Justice & Public Safety Juvenile Justice Center 1. Chair: Vosburg Emergency Management 2. Vice Chair: Smith Sheriff’s Office 3. Boyle Circuit Court 4. Brown District Court 5. Sabatini Probate Court 6. Sauger Friend of the Court 7. Tocco Prosecuting Attorney Flynn (ex-officio) Probation Community Corrections

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Committee Name Responsibilities Membership Rules Per Board Rules 1. Chair: Tocco

2. Vice Chair: Brown 3. Boyle

4. Klinefelt 5. Vosburg Flynn (ex-officio)

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RESOLUTION NO. _____________ FULL BOARD MEETING DATE:__________________ AGENDA ITEM:______________________________ MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO approve proposed 2013 meeting calendar INTRODUCED BY: David Flynn, Board Chairman COMMITTEE/MEETING DATE Full Board 1-24-13

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1 S. Main St., 9th Floor

Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 586.469.5125 ~ Fax: 586.469.5993 www.macombBOC.com

MACOMB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

January 24, 2013 TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM: DAVID FLYNN, CHAIRMAN SUBJECT: PROPOSED 2013 MEETING DATES Listed below are the proposed dates of the Board of Commissioners meetings for 2013. Committee meetings will begin at 9 a.m. and the Full Board meetings at 7 p.m., and all meetings will be held on the ninth floor of the County Administration Building, in the Board of Commissioners’ Board Room, unless otherwise noted. January 29 Justice & Public Safety February

4 Finance, followed by Full Board, followed by Health & Human Services 5 Infrastructure

19 Justice & Public Safety (reserve date) 21 Finance (reserve date), followed by Full Board (reserve date) 25 12pm Government Operations 26 Justice & Public Safety 27 Finance 28 5:30pm Economic Development 28 Full Board March

11 12pm Government Operations 12 Justice & Public Safety 13 Economic Development 14 Finance, followed by Full Board (reserve date) 25 Health & Human Services 26 Infrastructure 27 Finance 28 Full Board

David J. Flynn – Board Chair Kathy Tocco – Vice Chair Mike Boyle – Sergeant-At-Arms District 4 District 11 District 10 Toni Moceri – District 1 Marvin Sauger – District 2 Veronica Klinefelt – District 3 Robert Mijac - District 5 James Carabelli – District 6

Don Brown – District 7 Kathy Vosburg – District 8 Fred Miller – District 9 Bob Smith – District 12

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2013 Meeting Schedule Page 2 April

8 12pm Government Operations 9 Justice & Public Safety

10 Economic Development 11 Finance, followed by Full Board (reserve date) 22 Health & Human Services 23 Infrastructure 24 Finance 25 Full Board May

6 12pm Government Operations 7 Justice & Public Safety

8 Economic Development, followed by Health & Human Services 9 Finance, followed by Full Board (reserve date) 21 Infrastructure 22 Finance 23 Full Board June 10 12pm Government Operations 11 Justice & Public Safety

12 Economic Development 13 Finance, followed by Full Board (reserve date) 17 Health & Human Services 18 Infrastructure 19 Finance 20 Full Board

27 Full Board (reserve date) July 15 12pm Government Operations 16 Justice & Public Safety 17 Economic Development 18 Finance, followed by Full Board (reserve date) 22 Health & Human Services 23 Infrastructure 24 Finance 25 Full Board August

5 12pm Government Operations 6 Justice & Public Safety 7 Economic Development 8 Finance, followed by Full Board (reserve date)

12 Health & Human Services 13 Infrastructure 14 Finance 15 Full Board 22 Full Board (reserve date)

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2013 Meeting Schedule Page 3

September 9 12pm Government Operations

10 Justice & Public Safety 11 Economic Development

12 Finance, followed by Full Board (reserve date) 16 Health & Human Services 17 Infrastructure 18 Finance 19 Full Board 25 (reserve date for committees) 26 Full Board (reserve date)

October 7 12pm Government Operations 8 Justice & Public Safety 9 Economic Development 10 Finance, followed by Full Board (reserve date) 23 (reserve date for committees) 24 Full Board (reserve date) 28 Health & Human Services 29 Infrastructure, followed by Finance 30 Full Board November

4 12pm Government Operations 5 Justice & Public Safety, followed by Economic Development 6 Finance 7 Health & Human Services, followed by Infrastructure

12 Full Board 21 (reserve date for committees) 25 Full Board (reserve date)

December 9 12pm Government Operations 10 Justice & Public Safety 11 Economic Development 12 Finance, followed by Full Board (reserve date) 16 Health & Human Services 17 Infrastructure 18 Finance 19 Full Board 23 9am Full Board (reserve date) DF/cb

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JANUARY – 2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 NEW YEAR’S DAY HOLIDAY

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3 6pm Full Board (Org. Mtg.)

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16 4pm AH/Board Rules

17 9am Special Full Board

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21 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY

22 4pm AH/Board Rules

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24 7pm Full Board

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29 9am Justice & Public Safety

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FEBRUARY - 2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1

4 9am Finance Full Board Health & Human Serv.

5 9am Infrastructure

6 7

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11 NARC Conference (SEMCOG) (Washington) 10-13

12 NARC Conference (SEMCOG) (Washington) 10-13 CMH Conference (Lansing) 12-13

13 NARC Conference (SEMCOG) (Washington) 10-13 CMH Conference (Lansing) 12-13

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15 COUNTY CLOSED DOCK DAY

18 PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY


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21 9am Finance (reserve) Full Board (reserve)

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25 12pm Government Operations


27 9am Finance

28 5:30pm Economic Dev. 7pm Full Board

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MARCH - 2013


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13 9am Economic Dev.

14 9am Finance Full Board (reserve)

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18 MAC Conference (Lansing) 18-20

19 MAC Conference (Lansing) (18-20)

20 MAC Conference (Lansing) (18-20)

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25 9am Health & Human Services


27 9am Finance

28 7pm Full Board

29 ½ DAY GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY

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APRIL - 2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1

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16 GREEN SCHOOLS AWARDS

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24 9am Finance

25 7pm Full Board

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30 CMH Conference (Grand Rapids) 30-1

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MAY - 2013


1 CMH Conference (Grand Rapids) 30-1

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8 9am Economic Dev. Health and Human Serv.


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22 9am Finance

23 7pm Full Board


27 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

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29 MACKINAC POLICY CONFERENCE (29-31)



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JUNE – 2013


3 MAPERS Conference (Bellaire) 2-4

4 MAPERS Conference (Bellaire) 2-4

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19 9am Finance

20 7pm Full Board

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JULY - 2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 3

4 INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY


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9 National NATP Convention(Maryland) 9-12

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19 NACo Conference (Texas) 19-22

22 9am Health & Human Services NACo Conference (Texas) 19-22


24 9am Finance

25 7pm Full Board

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AUGUST - 2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2



7 9am Economic Dev.


9



14 9am Finance

15 7pm Full Board

16

19

20

21 22 7pm Full Board (reserve)

23

26

27

28 29


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SEPTEMBER - 2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY2 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

3

4 5 6





13

16 9am Health & Human Services MAC Conference (Frankenmuth) 15-17

17 9am Infrastructure MAC Conference (Frankenmuth) 15-17

18 9am Finance

19 7pm Full Board

20

23 MAPERS Conference (Grand Rapids) 22-24

24 MAPERS Conference (Grand Rapids) 22-24

25 (reserve for committees)

26 7pm Full Board (reserve)

27

30

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OCTOBER - 2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2

3 4



9 9am Economic Dev.


11

14 COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY

15

16

17

18

21 CMH Conference (Mount Pleasant) 21-22

22 CMH Conference (Mount Pleasant) 21-22



25


29 9am Infrastructure Finance

30 7pm Full Board

31

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NOVEMBER – 2013


1


5 9am Justice & Public Safety Economic Dev.

6 9am Finance

7 9am Health & Human Services Infrastructure

8

11 VETERANS’ DAY HOLIDAY

12 7pm Full Board

13

14

15

18

19

20


22


26


28 THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY

29 DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY

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DECEMBER - 2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY2

3

4

5

6





13



18 9am Finance

19 7pm Full Board

20

23 9am Full Board (reserve)

24 CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY

25 CHRISTMAS DAY HOLIDAY


27

30

31 NEW YEAR’S EVE HOLIDAY

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RESOLUTION NO.

FULL BOARD MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM:

MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO: CONCUR IN THE APPOINTMENT OF THE KITCH LAW FIRM TO REPRESENT MACOMB COUNTY IN PENDING LITIGATION IN MACOMB COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ENTITLED KENDZIERSKI, ET AL VS. MACOMB COUNTY INTRODUCED BY: David Flynn, Board Chairman There is presently pending in the Macomb County Circuit Court a lawsuit involving a group of retirees who have been certified as a “class” in an action against the County as a result of co-pays for retirees being increased. The Plaintiffs’ theory is that the Collective Bargaining Agreements provided in some instances for a specific co-pay amount and specified certain benefits and that the County was without authority to increase the co-pays. The “class of Plaintiffs” consist of retirees who were members of different bargaining units and whose rights to these health care benefits were reflected in the Collective Bargaining Agreements. The matter has been pending and numerous discussions with the Plaintiff class have been held but the matter is now proceeding into the discovery phase which will involve a great deal of disclosure of documents, taking of depositions, etc. The Office of Corporation Counsel is recommending the appointment of The Kitch Law Firm and, in particular, Ms. Karen Berkery of that firm to represent us along with the current law firm of McConaghy & Nyovich in this matter. Ms. Berkery has represented the County in the past and is the head of The Kitch Law Firm’s Human Resources / Personnel Litigation Division and has great experience in handling these types of personnel issues. The Kitch Law Firm will allow us to aggressively defend this case in light of the fact that this matter will now be proceeding to an eventual jury trial in front of Judge Druzinski. It is important that this law firm be involved in this suit at this time as they have a very experienced litigation staff and also are prepared to assist and help in hopefully filing dispositive motions in order to avoid a trial. We strongly urge the Commissioners to concur in the appointment of The Kitch Law Firm to represent the County in this pending litigation. COMMITTEE/MEETING DATE FULL BOARD – 1/24/13

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