HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1968.11.12 - 19016November 12, 1968
Miscellaneous Resolution
BY: M. James L. Reid
IN RE: GOALS STATEMENT - HURON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies & Gentlemen:
The Huron River Watershed Council, of which Oakland County is a member,
was established on March 25, 1965, in accord with Public Act 253(1964) as amended.
The Council consists of the official representatives of the participating governmental
units within the river basin. I represent Oakland County by virtue of appointment by
this Board in 1968. The Council has a responsibility to provide constructive leadership
in the protection and development of the Huron River as a natural resource. To this
end a "Goals Statement", copies of which were mailed to all Board members, sets forth
some basic objectives and guidelines of activities and actions for the Huron River Watershed
Council until such time as changes in circumstances or conditions in the river basin
necessitate modification or re-statement.
Nothing in this "Goals Statement" shall be in any manner interpreted as in
conflict with the letter or intent of the Public Act 253 under which the Council was form-
ed. Likewise nothing in this statement of goals is to beconstrued as committing any
participating governmental unit to actions, now or in the future, which are in conflict
with the best judgement and authority of the governing body of any governmental unit.
It is recognized also that future technological progress, survey and research findings and
governmental regulations must be taken into account in projecting any schedule of
attainment of the stated ideals.
Like the Council, the strength and influence of this statement of goals is dependen
upon the interest, cooperation, support and implementation by the representatives to the
Council and by their member governmental units. All other participating units have
approved the statement.
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The realization of any one of these goals calls for bold and progressive decisions
and actions by County, Township and City governmental bodies within the basin.
Implementation of these goals will also call for agressive support and cooperation from
State and Federal Departments and Agencies involved in the total area of water resources,.
In addition to support and cooperation of governmental bodies, the attainment of these
goals necessitates support by individuals,, property owners, businesses, industries, as
well as private and civic associations and organizations.
The goals pertain to waste water disposal, storm water runoff and surface drainage,
community water supply, recreational use of water, irrigation and industrial use conserva-
tion of natural resources and wildlife, stream flow, flood plain control, water quality and
public education and citizen participation.
The Drain Office and the Department of Public Works of Oakland County, also
having representatives on the Council, have aided in the formulation of the Statement of
Goals. The Drain Committee and the Board of Public Works having reviewed this statement,
have approved and recommend its approval by the Oakland County Board of Supervisors,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the "Water Use and Resource Management Goals
for the Huron River Watershed" as formulated by the Huron River Watershed Council ;
dated May, 1968, and having been approved by the legislative bodies of all the other
participating governmental units, be and hereby is approved by the Oakland County Board
of Supervisors.
MR, CHAIRMAN, I so move
Supervisor, White Lake Township
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Representative to the Huron River Watershed Council
Moved by Reid supported by McDonnell the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.