HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1975.05.01 - 14751The Committee, General.f;nvernment
by Henry W. Hoot
Resolution No. 7067
be adopted.
May 1, 1975
REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
ft RE: MISCELLANEOUS.RESOLUTION #7067 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NIGHT
MEETINGS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen:
, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous
with the recommendation' that the resolution
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hooti.Chairmar
Miscellaneous Resolution 7067 April 17, 1975
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NIGHT MEETINGS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS meetings of the Board of Commissioners have traditionally been
held in the mornings, except for one meeting each year when the public hearing on
adoption of the final budget is held in the evehing; and
WHEREAS most working citizens are unable to attend meetings of the Board
without taking time off work; and
WHEREAS it is recommended that the first meeting of every month be held in
the evening, at least on a trial bath, so that interested citizens may have an opportunity
to attend;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting of the Board of Commissioners
held on the first Thursday of each month be held in the evening.
The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
tioved by Hoot supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Kasper supported by Moffitt the resolution be referred to the
Finance Committee. There were no objections.
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May 1, 1975
FISCAL NOTE
BY: FfNANCE COMMITTEE, Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 7067: BOARD OF COMMISSIONER'S
NIGHT MEETINGS
TO; OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed subject resolution and determines
that the cost to implement same would be as follows:
4 Hr. Meeting 6 Hr, Meeting
Cost per Meeting $225.39 $345.33
Based upon the above costs, the maximum cost would be S4,143.96
(345.33 x 12).
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the
sum of $2,762,64 (345.33 x 8) in the 1975 Budget-Contingency Fund to be
transferred to the Overtime Reserve Account.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
#7067 May 1, 1975
Moved by Hoot supported by Olson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Montante supported by Aaron the resolution be amended by changing
the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED" paragraph.to read:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the meetings of the Board of Commissioners
be held on the third Thursday of each month be held in the evening.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Olson supported by Pernick the resolution be amended by "giving the
personnel who do have to work that night, be given compeneory time off for the amount
of time spent so it would not cost any additional money".
Mr. Hoot requested personnel Director John Witherup speak on this matter.
There were no objections.
Mr. Witherop stated t7 the Board that on overtime the people who are eligible,
you cannot give them compensbry time under the Fair Labor Standards Act; you must pay
them in money.
Mr. Olson withdrew his motion.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Hoot, McDonald, Olson,'Price, Roth, Wilson, Aaron, Button, Coy,
Daly, Ounleavy, Fortino. (12)
NAYS: Gabler, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patterson,
Pernick, Simmons, Wilcox, Dearborn, Douglas. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended
was not adopted.