HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1968.11.12 - 19005NOVEM ber 12, 1968
Miscellaneous Resolution 4952
BY: Mr. Ingvekerrs
IN RE: 1969 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REPORT, COUNTY OF OAKLAND
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies & Gentlemen:
Your Legislative Committee at its meeting on November 4, 1968 considered
numerous items forwarded by County Departments and Elected Officials requesting
inclusion in the 1969 County Legislative Program and herewith the following recommend-
ations:
1, Legislation Amending Act 326, P.A. 1968 to restore the power of appointment
of Jury Commissioners to the Board of Supervisors.
Presently the act provides for appointment of Jury Commissioners by the
Governor upon recommendation of the Circuit Judges,
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of Item #I.
2. Permissive legislation that would require a blanket bond for Sheriffs Deputies.
Presently the law requires that each deputy give bond. A blanket bond would
be much cheaper for the County and iust as much protection for the People of the State of
Michigan.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of Item #2.
3. Legislation that would require the State Tax Commission to file a form with
the Schools, County, Township or City when any changes in State Equalized Valuation
made by the State Tax Commission.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of Item #3.
4. Amendatory legislation to provide that consideration be shown on the face of
property deed.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of Item #4,
re
5. Amending the statute governing contagious diseases which would eliminate
the cost responsibility of the County where the contagious was found and hospitalized.
Presently the statute requires the charge for contagious hospitalization to
be that of the County "where found" and further, this statute has been outdated by
Title XIX which covers payment for all needed hospitalization.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of Item #5.
6. Legislation that would provide for the reimbursement to Counties of Grand
Jury expenses when such Grand Juries are initiated by the Attorney General's Office.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of Item # 6.
SUPPORT RECOMMENDATIONS:
There were many other legislative items considered and your Legislative Committee
recommends support of the following:
Probate Court and Probate-Juvenile Amendment of the State Law relative to foster
care for children whereby the present "basic amount" to be paid by the County would be
eliminated. This would authorize the state to participate in the cost of child care on a
matching basis from the expenditure of the first dollar by the County on a basis of 75%
state and 25% county, rather than the present 50/50 matching formula.
Legislation that would provide adequate funds by which an Intermediate School
District may independently finance the operation of school programs for Court wards.
County Road Commission recommendations cirft!_t:-Tay are listed as presented to
your Legislative Committee:
1. Uniform Bidding Bill (SB - 1226 in 1968 session). The bill attempted to establish
uniform policy and procedures for competitive bidding, award and performance of contracts
for materials and equipment purchases. The idea is very commendable but among other
things it would require the contracting agency to establish "prevailing wage rates". It
would also reduce considerably the type and amount of work we could perform with our
own forces and would greatly increase the amount of paper work, plan preparation and time
delay for advertising. We know that Oakland County D. P.W. is against this bill and we
take the same position.
2. ExIsting statutes provide that "construction on county local roads must be
matched by others". There have been attempts to eliminate this requirement but we want
the requirement to remain in effect. We average over $400,000 per year of participation
by townships and others on various matching projects for "local road" construction. In
view of the tremendous amount of construction needed on the 1750 mile local road system
and the limited gas-weight tax funds available, local funds are an absolute necessity.
3. From time to time in the past, legislation has been introduced which would shift
the payments for county drains (county road benefit) from the county general fund to gas
and weight tax funds of the Road Commission. We oppose this proposal for obvious reasons'
which include the fact that Oakland County and the Board of Supervisors has a considerable
responsibility for financing county roads which, for the most part, has not been recognized.
4. We support legislation to limit or eliminate the sale of "throw away" glass
containers of the type commonly used for soft drinks, beer and other liquids. The safety
hazard which they create on our highways and the expense of picking them up is sub-
stantial and completely unnecessary.
5. Legislation was proposed one or two years ago that would have made it
manditory for members of the County Road Commission to be elected rather than appointed
and it is possible that it will reappear this year. We oppose the election of Road Com-
missioners on the basis that road construction should not be subject to a large amount of
political agitation. We also believe it would be contrary to recent trends.
6. Every legislative year there are several requests to finance activities that are
remotely connected with road construction and maintenance from the restricted gas and
weight tax funds which provide the bulk of our revenue. In spite of constitutional limit-
ations there is still a chance that such activities as State Police, Drivers Education and so
forth might be able to obtain some of ,our already in-adequate funds. Needless to say,
we oppose any "raid" of these funds.
7. There have been attempts in recent years to pass legislation that would
require the State Highway Department to reimburse utility companies for any costs they
might incur when required to remove their facilities from a public road right of way.
These utilities have been allowed to place their facilities in public road right of way
for many years at no expense and any legislation that would open the door toward making
a road authority pay for relocation costs would not only be an unjust expenditure of public
funds but would seriously curtail road construction.
8. The Federal Congress is considering legislation that would increase allowable
truck axle loads and truck widths on the Interstate System. If it is approved, companion
type legislation will appear in our state legislature. Trucks in Michigan are already
carrying gross loads that are twice as much cis allowed in all adjacent states; to increase
this further or to allow them to be 6 inches wider is unthinkable, but it could happen.
Michigan Association of Animal Control Officers
RE: Michigan State Dog Law
Compulsory rabies vaccination law, proof of vaccination by a valid certificate
showing breed, sex, age, color and markings of such dog.
Additions to the State Dog Law to provide the power to Dog Wardens, Deputies and
all law enforcement officers to issue a summons to the violator for any infraction of the
Dog Law. Also, a law whereby, upon the request of the Dog Warden or his Deputy or tiny
law enforcement officer, a dog owner or any person who shall harbor a dog must show proof
of valid dog license.
Raise the Kennel! License fee to the following:
10 dogs - $10.00
11 to and including 25 dogs - $20.00
Over 25 dogs - $50.00
providing that delitjuent penalty fee shall be double the original kennel license fee after
June 1st. Also, when application is made for kennel license, applicant should present
approval in writing from the local zoning board of the such City, Township or County.
Cyriil E. Miller
it
Vernon B. Edward
.
Mainland
hilip 0.,MaiTin, Jr. Jdhn S. Slovens
MR. CHAIRMAN, on behalf of the Legislative Committee of the Oakland County
Board of Supervisors, I move the adoption of the foregoing report of legislative items
for inclusion in the 1969 County Legislative Program and that certified copies of this
report be forwarded by the County Clerk to the Oakland County members of the Legislature
requesting their cooperation and support.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Car IF. Ingraham, Chairman -
Alexander -C. Perihoff
November 12, 1968
Miscellaneous Resolution #4952
By Mr. Slavens
IN RE: 1969 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REPORT, COUNTY OF OAKLAND
To the Oakland County Board of Supervisors
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Your Legislative Committee, at its meeting on November 4, 1968, considered
numerous items forwarded by County Departments and Elected Officials, requesting
inclusion in the 1969 County Legislative Program and herewith present the following
recommendations:
1. Legislation amending Act 326, P. A. 1968 to restore the power of
appointment of Jury Commissioners to the Board of Supervisors. Presently, the
act provides for appointment of Jury Commissioners by the Governor upon recommendation
of the Circuit Judges.
Moved by Slavens supported by Miller that Item #1 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
2. Permissive legislation that would require a blanket bond for Sheriff's
Deputies. Presently the law requires that each deputy give bond. A blanket bond
would be much cheaper for the County and just as much protection for the People
of the State of Michigan.
Moved by •Slavens supported by Bingham that Item #2 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
3. Legislation that would require the State Tax Commission to file a form
with the Schools, County, Township or City when any changes in State Equalized
Valuations are made by the State Tax Commission.
Moved by Slovens supported by J. Kephart that Item #3 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
4. Amendatory legislation to provide that consideration be shown on the
face of property deeds.
Moved by Slavens supported by Perinoff that Item #4 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
5. Amending the statute governing contagious diseases which would
eliminate the cost responsibility of the County where the contagious disease was
found and hospitalized. Presently the statute requires the charge for
contagious hospitalization to be that of the County "where found" and further
this statute has been outdated by Title XIX which covers payment for all needed
hospitalization.
Moved by Slavens supported by Mainland that Item #5 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
6. Legislation that would provide for the reimbursement to Counties of
Grand Jury expenses when such Grald Juries are initiated by the Attorney General's
Office,
Moved by Slavens supported by Melstrom that Item 6 be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
SUPPORT RECOMMENDATIONS:
There were many other legislative items considered and your Legislative
Committee recommends support of the following:
Probate Court and Probate Juvenile Amendment of the State Law relative
to foster care for children whereby the present "basic amount" to be paid by
the County would be eliminated, This would authorize the state to participate
in the cost of child care on a matching basis from the expenditure of the first
dollar by the County on a basis of 75% state and 25% county, rather than the
present 50/50 matching formula.
Moved by Slavens supported by Bingham the foregoing item be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Legislation that would provide adequate funds by which an Intermediate
School District may independently finance the operation of school programs for
Court wards.
Moved by Slavens supported by Bryant the foregoing item be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The following County Road Commission recommendations are listed as
presented to your Legislative Committee:
1. Uniform bidding Bill (SB-1226 in 1968 session). The bill attempted
to establish uniform policy and procedures for competitive bidding, award and
performance of contracts for materials and equipment purchases. The idea is
very commendable but among other things it would require the contracting agency
to establish "prevailing wage rates". It would also reduce considerably the
type and amount of work we could perform with our own forces and would greatly
increase the amount of paper work, plan preparation and time delay for advertising.
We know that Oakland County Department of Public Works is against this bill and
we take the same position.
2. Existing statutes provide that "construction on county local roads
must be matched by others". There have been attempts to eliminate this require-
ment but we want the requirement to remain in effect. We average over $400,000
per year of participation by townships and others on various matching projects
for "local road" construction. In view of the tremendous amount of construction
needed on the 1750 mile local road system and the limited gas weight tax funds
available, local funds are an absolute necessity.
3. From time to time in the past, legislation has been introduced which
would shift the payments for county drains (county road benefit) from the county
general fund to gas and weight tax funds of the Road Commission. We oppose this
proposal for obvious reasons which include the fact that Oakland County and the
Board of Supervisors has a considerable responsibility for financing county roads
which, for the most part, has not been recognized.
4. We support legislation to limit or eliminate the sale of "throw away"
glass contarners of the type commonly used for soft drinks, beer and other liquids.
The safety hazard which they create on our highways and the expense of picking
them up is substantial and completely unnecessary.
5. Legislation was proposed one or two years ago that would have made it
mandatory for members of the County Road Commission to be elected rather than
appointed and it is possible that it will reappear this year. We oppose the
election of Road Commissioners on the baSis that road construction should not
be subject to a large amount of political agitation. We also believe it would
be contrary to recent trends.
6. Every legislative year there are several requests to finance activities
that are remotely connected with road construction and maintenance from the
restricted gas and weight tax funds which provide the bulk of our revenue. In
spite of constitutional limitations there is still a chance that such activities
as State Police, Drivers Education and so forth might be able to obtain some of
our already inadequate funds. Needless to say, we oppose any "raid" on these
funds.
7. There have been attempts in recent years to pass legislation that
would require the State Highway Department to reimburse utility companies for
any costs they might incur when required to remove their facilities from a
public road right-of-way. These utilities have been allowed to place their
facilities in public road right-of-ways for many years at no expense and any
legislation that would open the door toward making a road authority pay for
relocation costs would not only be an unjust expenditure of public funds but
would seriously curtail road construction.
8. The Federal Congress is considering legislation that would increase
allowable truck axle loads and truck widths on the Interstate System, If it is
approved, companion type legislation will appear in our state legislature. Trucks
in Michigan are already carrying gross loads that are twice as much as allowed
in all adjacent states; to increase this further or to allow them to be 6 inches
wider is unthinkable, but it could happen.
Moved by Slavens supported by Valentine the recommendations of the
Road Commission be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Michigan Association of Animal Control Officers re: Michigan State Dog Law
Compulsory rabies vaccination law, proof of faccination by a valid
certificate showing breed, sex, age, color and markings of such dog.
Additions to the State Dog Law to provide the power to Dog Wardens,
Deputies and all law enforcement officers to issue a summons to the violator
for any infraction of the Dog Law. Also, a law whereby upon the request of
the Dog Warden or his Deputy or any law enforcement officer, a dog owner or any
person who shall harbor a dog must show proof of valid dog license.
Raise Kennel License fees as follows:
10 dogs - $10.00
11 to and including 25 dogs - $20.00
Over 25 dogs - $50.00
providing that delinquent penalty fees shall be double the original kennel license
fee after June 1st. Also, when application is made for kennel license, applicant
should present approval in writing from the local zoning board of the City,
Township or County.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Legislative Committee of the Oakland County
Board of Supervisors, I move the adoption of the Foregoing report of legislative
items for inclusion in the 1969 County Legislative Program and that certified copies
of this report be forwarded by the County Clerk to the Oakland County members of
the Legislature requesting their cooperation and support.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Carl F. Ingraham, Chairman
W. L. Mainland, Philip O. Mastin, Jr,
Cyril E. Miller, Alexander C. Perinoff
John S. Stevens
Moved by Slavens supported by Wilcox the report be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was adopted.
STATE CT MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF OAKLA.1',, S SS. Julia Maddock, Chief Deputy Clerk
for the County of Oakland, the same
having a seal, do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of
Resolution #4952 adopted at the November 12, 1968 meeting of the
Oakland County Board of Supervisors •
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with the original record thereof now remaining in my office,
and that it is a true and correct transcript therefrom, and of
the whole thereof.
IN YfSTLVIoNY WHEEZ giritlyhave hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of said at Pontiac, Michigan this
1 2 t hNovember day of
6 19 8 Julia Maddock, Chief Deputy Clerk
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