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Staff said the report included the retitling of one classification within the County Executive Office of Sustainability from \"project manager\" to \"manager,\" four salary grade changes affecting four positions (three in Water Resources and one in Human Resources), and the creation of one new classification that impacts one position within Human Resources. \"On this report, we have, retitling, 1 classification within the County Executive Office of sustainability, retitling, the project manager to just, manager,\" the presenter said when summarizing the report.

Commissioners had no substantive questions during the presentation. The committee recommended the report to the full Board of Commissioners for approval. Staff will provide any necessary follow-up documentation to support the classification and grade changes during the board process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Meeting 02-04-25","oneSentenceSummary","Oakland County human resources presented the first-quarter FY25 Salary Administration Plan report, detailing retitling of one classification, four salary-grade changes affecting four positions, and creation of one new classification; the committee recommended approval to the board.","taxTitle","Oakland County, Michigan","taxId",2835,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6692769,"Several residents urge county action on probate court guardianship complaints; commissioners cite limits",1210,2350000,3560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218041-c8b00b37108efeee11ef743bd6f49200&start=2350&end=3560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218041-c8b00b37108efeee11ef743bd6f49200/thumbnail_2350000.jpg","/articles/6692769/Oakland-County/Michigan/Several-residents-urge-county-action-on-probate-court-guardianship-complaints-commissioners-cite-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6692769-fdf019517e6270acba4ca841148963b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175561&Signature=bOr5sydQJczD9wEmxq8zlZQyq1sSwGgViY1kzAFHon1CZzRK~d7Eqpoc4lTo0TZ2PDrZqMGZxd~QOAEBm5y5wzYjMtm9NiIrkhLc7l5aaveAJC8o3-8DCRM~i2iHZK1YQU9kLNnTHHDBzPMvm~vtATzqi06slfwVnf2i5rwNBniBptVuK8-dIMcaRxMhP7qoGnsXCDrb56spYiQxvs-A18slbpSsXBzyl0mQzRgTBqbZtD~wcw-moLstqn8m2C~QZ5BgM9nNEmZSks6huHrMv85CWSaIBBIx4Zu~f3y6R3LKBw6AQRqcpsn76dPNY7i9rZ9YkISm5-Zc9e3nJC8tyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents used the meeting’s public-comment period to urge county scrutiny and action over alleged misconduct in Oakland County probate court guardianship and conservatorship cases, describing long-running abuses, property losses, and frustrations with the legal process.

Lori Wilma, representing a group of advocates who visited the State Bar of Michigan, said she and others had experienced what she called a \"probate predator playbook\" and told the committee her seven-year struggle in probate concerned her late mother’s finances and condominium. \"This noble purpose is not being fulfilled within our probate court system,\" Wilma said in prepared remarks, and she asked the board to help pursue reforms and protections for vulnerable residents.

Other speakers said they had lost property and accused court-appointed guardians and some attorneys of exploiting incapacitated elders. Christina Bood said she was denied a chance to speak in court when a guardian was appointed and later said her mother died under that guardianship. \"They used to be here in probate court... the judge said, oh, he's gonna be your mother's guardian,\" Bood said describing her experience in court.

Jody White, a longtime advocate and former public employee who addressed the committee, cited the Michigan Court Rules governing conservators and called for stronger adherence to rules and oversight. White noted the probate court’s local budget and warned of financial and human costs if procedures are not followed: \"When we pay for public servants through our tax dollars... the significance of these rules become even more profound,\" White said, adding that cases mishandled impose costs on taxpayers.

Commissioners responded that they hear similar concerns from residents and that some oversight paths are constrained by the separation of powers and state authority over courts. Several commissioners said they would consider a deeper review or a focused committee discussion, while noting that judges and state court employees are outside the direct authority of county governance. One commissioner recommended bringing the county administrator or the liaison committee for courts into a future, less agenda-heavy meeting to discuss possible responses and next steps.

No formal action was taken at the meeting on the complaints; commissioners asked staff to evaluate options for follow-up and to coordinate with legal counsel on what county-level steps—if any—are available.","Multiple residents described prolonged guardianship and probate court concerns, alleging exploitation and procedural failures. Commissioners acknowledged the complaints but said county authority is limited and suggested further review and possible liaison outreach to state entities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6692773,"Commissioners recommend three reappointments to Oakland County Health Network board, open one public-seat application",615,1650000,2265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218041-c8b00b37108efeee11ef743bd6f49200&start=1650&end=2265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218041-c8b00b37108efeee11ef743bd6f49200/thumbnail_1650000.jpg","/articles/6692773/Oakland-County/Michigan/Commissioners-recommend-three-reappointments-to-Oakland-County-Health-Network-board-open-one-public-seat-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6692773-ce27abf0a0266bd4847c1fa63a6d2c67/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175561&Signature=YllJNXFc5F8pjC~M6JU6ScZ0L8Ve~C5Rc4RQyzRvpRu81QJC0Qcyj4B01Pv6yWViVyn7iGs95~LAOARy-bXNJXyITaQr0FtnDLx4DostNeC0MO4WVIa2csy-3DM6VVCSGU52wCk5ryZPsfgR8X02G73Q6BQyYSFHNGqGnOJfN-RYrIJ9Oa9rgJQwqq2vUhfZT~lzoup0KLYpalf6XMJNO2Bj~s9cyTjl9suYg-Nq2WD3FF8MG~n3msv0zOOc1b~n87gi0X3No6LxQNY84JP5tKHbRLiaRllUxfN2YcEBJTARfEwYOtk-F5LpbqBrryh8IcqbF7fZe5QH8m3DtU0CUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oakland County commissioners’ committee recommended reappointments of three OCHN board members and moved to open an application window for one remaining general-public position whose incumbent did not submit an application by the February 1 deadline.

Committee members confirmed they received applications for three of four seats and that one incumbent—reported in the meeting as John Paul Torres—notified staff he would not seek reappointment. The committee voted to recommend reappointment of John Young, Kya (Micaiah) Newman and Yvette Woodruff to the OCHN board and directed staff to open a solicitation for the general-public seat; applications were set to close Feb. 14.

Dana Lazenby, identified in the meeting as a director involved with the community network, praised current board members and urged commissioners to reappoint experienced panelists. \"Our board is is amazing,\" Lazenby said, noting the members' lived experience and long-term commitment to the organization. Commissioners and staff discussed the statutory categories required for OCHN board composition and agreed to solicit applications for the public seat to avoid last-minute delays if the incumbent declined to reapply.

The committee motioned to reappoint the three incumbents and to open a recruitment for the general-public seat; clerk staff confirmed the committee vote as 7 ayes and 0 nays. The recruitment timeline and a follow-up to confirm John Paul Torres's intent were directed to staff.","The committee recommended reappointment of three incumbent Oakland County Health Network (OCHN) board members and authorized a public solicitation to fill one general-public seat after an incumbent declined to apply by the deadline.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6692778,"Oakland County panel recommends $200,000 for Farmington fitness courts, approves several park grants and interlocal agreements",1438,207000,1645000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2218041-c8b00b37108efeee11ef743bd6f49200&start=207&end=1645","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2218041-c8b00b37108efeee11ef743bd6f49200/thumbnail_207000.jpg","/articles/6692778/Oakland-County/Michigan/Oakland-County-panel-recommends-200000-for-Farmington-fitness-courts-approves-several-park-grants-and-interlocal-agreements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6692778-df8ac8c0ab230f9761f0008fa5d7b468/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175561&Signature=MW~a8eDI~vu5LJfUIYY3~sIESeyPTDxREiZUkdunnSJnp-4P2oOANzcMz96KFMkZHpxQrkT65H-J8urQNUONGuSHSX6c~SDWup1V-BFW7gglh9~RzNzraMzBYz4T8fZE5hGm5ihDnHdzgdg-kXIP3Dp7juZlRfbdu-~bXvgC0YOMHDatGXuEYD3q3Xpum-Kf7xB2OSqY3gFfzudDXLdi0tsFlSL8UZhyC4byB-Lx6-bvAUbjReLuGvexQkml9mlf2VGsB5~ILez6wN0GcgONf7lVSlrrhB3ClZSWVBzJM1fGojbb7x1QtsirOIORluAa6T8j-5KS~XH4CEfJurZZhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oakland County commissioners’ parks and recreation committee on Feb. 14 recommended county backing for multiple park projects, including a $200,000 match for two fitness courts in the city of Farmington, acceptance of several federal- and state-funded grants, and interlocal agreements that transfer management or adjust boundaries for regional park properties.

The committee recommended that the full Board of Commissioners approve a $200,000 strategic partnership grant to the city of Farmington to support two fitness courts—one at Shiawassee Park and one at Flanders Park—that county staff said will leverage a $105,000 Priority Health grant and $172,500 in other matching funds. Mayor Joe LaRusso described the courts as part of a national nonprofit program aimed at promoting outdoor fitness: \"The fitness courts are part of a national fitness challenge... their goal is to have 1 of these courts within 10 minutes of any residence domicile so they really want to promote active living healthy lifestyle and outdoor fitness.\" The committee voted to recommend the item to the full board (motion and vote recorded at the meeting).

Committee members also received and filed multiple grant items. County staff described a $25,000 grant application to the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network to restore a \"rare prairie fen remnant habitat\" at Robland Oaks Park. Parks staff presented a separate FY25 grant acceptance for $4,500 through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Sustaining Healthy Aging program, funded via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support training and programming for older adults' recreation. In a separate motion, the committee recommended acceptance of a DNR Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grant of $150,000 to support ARPA-related reforestation and maintenance in project areas.

The committee recommended two interlocal/operating agreements tied to the county’s ARPA Healthy Communities initiatives. One item concerned a long-term operating agreement to manage the former Hawthorne Elementary site—now part of a park referred to in discussion as Piant Oaks—on property owned by the Pontiac School District. Parks staff described the parcel as 18.96 acres and said the county will operate and activate the site while the district retains ownership; the agreement includes a clause that if the district reclaims the property it must reimburse the county for depreciated capital improvements. The committee also recommended an amendment to an interlocal partnership with the city of Southfield to slightly adjust acreage for a nature-restore project on the former Beach Woods Golf Course; staff said the change reduces county acreage by less than one acre to accommodate a city-located structure.

Staff and commissioners discussed logistics: transit access to Shiawassee Park, concrete pads for the fitness court installations, and opportunities to coordinate construction with other city work to reduce costs. Parks staff said one of the fitness court sites will include an open studio space for outdoor fitness classes and estimated footprints of roughly \"20 by 20/20 by 30\" for the smaller court and \"20 by 50\" for the larger court. Commissioners asked staff to include transit considerations when planning future projects.

Votes at a glance
- Parks & Rec 2025 strategic partnership grant with City of Farmington (two fitness courts): committee recommended to full board; committee vote recorded as 7 ayes, 0 nays.
- Grant application: Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network restoration, $25,000: motion to receive and file approved (motion moved by Commissioner Juliette; seconded by Commissioner Luebbs).
- Grant acceptance: FY25 NRPA Sustaining Healthy Aging, $4,500: motion to receive and file approved (moved by Commissioner Lueb; seconded by Commissioner Taylor).
- Interlocal agreement (Pontiac School District) to operate former Hawthorne site (Piant Oaks): committee recommended to full board (motion passed at committee).
- Amendment to interlocal with City of Southfield (Beach Woods/restore): committee recommended to full board (motion passed at committee).
- Grant acceptance: FY25 DNR Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grant, $150,000: committee recommended to finance (motion passed at committee).

The committee’s recommendations will go to the full Board of Commissioners for final approval. Several commissioners and local officials said they hope rapid approval will allow construction this season on time-sensitive projects.","The Oakland County commissioners’ committee recommended county support for a $200,000 matching grant to the city of Farmington for two outdoor fitness courts, accepted multiple park-related grants including $150,000 for urban forestry, and recommended interlocal agreements to expand and operate parks in Pontiac and Southfield.","actionData","errors"]

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