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Dear Neighbors, Oakland County is a great place to live, work and play. This newsletter shares just a few of the great services that your county government provides. As your commissioner, I value your input regarding how to make the county better. Please contact me with any of your suggestions. Best Wishes, Oakland County Board of Commissioners 1200 North Telegraph Road Pontiac, MI 48341-0470 Tel: 248- 858-0100 www.oakgov.com/boc SERVING DISTRICT #2 Groveland Twp. Highland Twp. Holly Twp. Village of Holly Rose Twp. Springfield Twp. District #2 (248) 363-0340 [email protected] On April 23rd, in recognition of National Crime Victim's Rights Week, Commissioner Hoffman joined other Oakland County officials to honor outstanding providers and organizations that serve local crime victims and their families. This year's theme was "Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims" and officials presented awards to area honorees. Emily McIntyre, Oakland County Prosecutor's Victim's Rights Supervisor, was honored for her outstanding professional work on behalf of crime victims. Pictured left to right: Oakland County Commissioner Bob Hoffman; Emily McIntyre; Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper; and Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe. On June 2, 2015, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners held a special news conference announcing June 5, 2015 as Gun Safety Awareness Day in Oakland County in recognition of June as National Safety Month. More than 30 representatives from local police departments attended and were given free gun locks to distribute to the public. The 3,000 gun locks were provided courtesy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Study Group on Preventing Gun Violence in Oakland County and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) in partnership with Project ChildSafe. This effort was supported by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Free cable-style gun safety locks are available from participating local police departments while supplies last. For more information, including a list of participating law enforcement agencies, or to view the Board of Commissioners’ and NSSF public safety announcements, please visit www.oakgov.com/boc or call 248-858-0100. Take Advantage of Business Workshops Oakland County offers workshops for people starting a new business or expanding a current business. For more information and to view a list of upcoming workshops, please visit www.oakgov.com/advantageoakland or call 248-858-0721. Senior Advisory Council Accepting Applications The Board of Commissioners’ Senior Advisory Council is currently accepting applications for residents interested in serving for the January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016 term. For more information and to apply, please go to www.oakgov.com/boc and click on the Senior Advisory Council link under the Ad Hoc Committees tab on the left-hand side of the BOC home page or call 248-941-5870. Board Meeting Calendar August 13, 2015 at 9:30am August 26, 2015 at 7:00pm September 17, 2015 at 9:30am October 7, 2015 at 7:00pm October 22, 2015 at 9:30am Meetings are held in the Board of Commissioners’ Auditorium at 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac, Michigan. You can watch meetings live on our website at: www.oakland.michiganliveevents.com.

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Page 1: Oakland County, Michigan | Oakland County, Michigan ......esented awards to area honorees. Emily McIntyre, Oakland County Supervisor, was honored for her outstanding professional work

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IT Management Tips P.2

Non-Profit Solutions P.3

Trends & New Software P.4

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M O N T H Y E A R

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Dear Neighbors,

Oakland County is a great place to live, work and play. This newsletter shares just a few of the great services that your county government provides. As your commissioner, I value your input regarding how to make the county better. Please contact me with any of your suggestions.

Best Wishes,

Oakland County Board of Commissioners 1200 North Telegraph Road Pontiac, MI 48341-0470 Tel: 248- 858-0100 www.oakgov.com/boc

SERVING DISTRICT #2

Groveland Twp. Highland Twp. Holly Twp. Village of Holly Rose Twp. Springfield Twp.

District #2 (248) 363-0340 [email protected]

On April 23rd, in recognition of National

Crime Victim's Rights Week,

Commissioner Hoffman joined other

Oakland County officials to honor

outstanding providers and

organizations that serve local crime

victims and their families. This year's

theme was "Engaging Communities,

Empowering Victims" and officials

presented awards to area honorees.

Emily McIntyre, Oakland County

Prosecutor's Victim's Rights

Supervisor, was honored for her

outstanding professional work on

behalf of crime victims.

Pictured left to right: Oakland County Commissioner

Bob Hoffman; Emily McIntyre; Oakland County

Prosecutor Jessica Cooper; and Oakland County

Undersheriff Mike McCabe.

On June 2, 2015, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners held a special news conference

announcing June 5, 2015 as Gun Safety Awareness Day in Oakland County in recognition of

June as National Safety Month. More than 30 representatives from local police departments

attended and were given free gun locks to distribute to the public. The 3,000 gun locks were

provided courtesy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Study Group on Preventing

Gun Violence in Oakland County and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) in

partnership with Project ChildSafe. This effort was supported by the Oakland County Sheriff’s

Office.

Free cable-style gun safety locks are available from participating local police departments while

supplies last. For more information, including a list of participating law enforcement agencies, or

to view the Board of Commissioners’ and NSSF public safety announcements, please visit

www.oakgov.com/boc or call 248-858-0100.

Take Advantage of Business Workshops

Oakland County offers workshops for people starting a new business or expanding a current business. For more information and to view a list of upcoming workshops, please visit www.oakgov.com/advantageoakland or call 248-858-0721.

Senior Advisory Council Accepting Applications

The Board of Commissioners’ Senior Advisory Council is currently accepting applications for residents interested in serving for the January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016 term. For more information and to apply, please go to www.oakgov.com/boc and click on the Senior Advisory Council link under the Ad Hoc Committees tab on the left-hand side of the BOC home page or call 248-941-5870.

Board Meeting Calendar August 13, 2015 at 9:30am August 26, 2015 at 7:00pm September 17, 2015 at 9:30am October 7, 2015 at 7:00pm October 22, 2015 at 9:30am Meetings are held in the Board of Commissioners’ Auditorium at 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac, Michigan. You can watch meetings live on our website at: www.oakland.michiganliveevents.com.

Page 2: Oakland County, Michigan | Oakland County, Michigan ......esented awards to area honorees. Emily McIntyre, Oakland County Supervisor, was honored for her outstanding professional work

On April 27, 2015, Youth in Government Day reached a significant milestone when students from across

Oakland County celebrated the 35th annual Youth Day event sponsored by the Oakland County Board

of Commissioners. Special greetings from Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and the Board of

Commissioners were shared with the audience, recognizing the 35-year history of the program.

Participants had the opportunity to interactively learn about road issues as part of this year’s National

Association of Counties’ (NACo) 2015 theme, “Moving America Forward: The Keys are Transportation

and Infrastructure.” Representatives from the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) spoke

and brought heavy equipment on site to provide a hands-on experience for students. Students learned

about county government from the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and other local elected

officials, including Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard, Treasurer Andy Meisner, Water Resources

Commissioner Jim Nash, Prosecutor Jessica R. Cooper and Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown.

They also participated in a five-judge panel discussion hosted by 6th Circuit Court Judge Nanci J. Grant. Oakland County Deputy Phil Bertolini also

spoke. Information regarding youth volunteer, service, scholarship and other opportunities was provided to students.

High school students from Walled Lake Central, Walled Lake Western, Walled Lake Northern, Lakeland, Milford, Rochester, Lamphere, Ferndale, Oak

Park, Pontiac International Academy, Pontiac, Rochester, Royal Oak and Southfield Regional Academy participated in this year's event. In 2014, Youth in

Government Day was recognized as a national model program by NACo and at this year’s milestone event, students received Detroit Tigers promotional

items, along with other giveaways.

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IT Management Tips P.2

Non-Profit Solutions P.3

Trends & New Software P.4

I S S U E

M O N T H Y E A R

00

Technology Solutions for Non-Profits

EYE ON IT Current Industry Trends

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Oakland County Board of Commissioners 1200 North Telegraph Road Pontiac, MI 48341-0470 Tel: 248- 858-0100 www.oakgov.com/boc

On Friday, June 12, 2015, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department signed a new Regional Sewage

Disposal System Lease, Regional Water Supply System Lease and Water & Sewer Services Agreement. These agreements are intended to protect all

ratepayers with more transparent oversight of the regional water and sewer system. They guarantee that each community will be responsible for paying its

own water and sewer bills. They establish financial help for customers in need through a $4.5 million Water Residential Assistance Program.

These agreements give Oakland County ratepayers a voice in how their water system is run. Provided the required conditions are met, the new

agreement will go into effect, no later than, January 1, 2016. For years, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners have been advocating for a more

transparent and fair system, even creating the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Regional Water Authority Study Group to support the County

Administration and Water Resources Commissioner’s efforts to achieve these goals. The Board’s involvement in this process da tes back to October 8,

2014, when the Board voted to adopt the Great Lakes Water Authority’s Articles of Incorporation. For more information about the agreements, go to

www.oakgov.com/boc and click on the Great Lakes Water Authority or call 248-858-1048.

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously and passed a measure that allows for a

one-time $2 million appropriation to assist the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) in purchasing

road equipment. This allocation will allow the RCOC to repurpose funds previously committed to equipment

acquisition to be used immediately to fix potholes and other deteriorating road conditions in Oakland County.

A bipartisan resolution, Miscellaneous Resolution 15135, was sponsored by Oakland County Board

Chairman Michael J. Gingell and Commissioner David Woodward and is the latest example of the Board’s

commitment to addressing Oakland County’s deteriorating roads. Recognizing the high priority that

taxpayers place on fixing roads and its importance to the quality of life for residents, the Board allocated the

one-time expenditure, which will not create any undue burden to the overall financial health of Oakland

County. This collaborative effort for better roads is supported by the Oakland County Executive and the

Road Commission for Oakland County.

“While we continue to look to the legislature for a long-term permanent solution, the Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Administration,

stepped forward to assist RCOC in getting more money focused on fixing our roads now,” stated Oakland County Board Chairman Michael Gingell.