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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
February 28, 1985
Meeting .called lo order by Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox at 9:52 a.m. in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200. N. Telegraph ROad, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by James A- Doyon.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, Richard Kuhn,
Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernrck, Price, Rewold, Skarritt,
vWebb, Wilcox. (24)
ABSENT: Susan Kuhn, McConnell, Perinoff. (3)
Quorum present,
Moved by Rewold supported by Skarritt the rules be suspended to add the following resolutions
to the agenda:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT _ _ _
a. Memorial Resolution - Donald R. Geary
b. Memorial Resolution - John H, Peterson
Also, the rule ,; be suspended to adopt the folicMIng resolutioh which did not comply with the
adopted Board procedure;
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
b. Camp—OWE:Ind/Youth Astistance - ACCEPTANCE OF 1984-85 SKILLMAN FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDS
Vote on suspension or the rules:
AYES: Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni:, Law : McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson,
Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Rew(*i, Skarritt, Webb, Wiltox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino,
Gosling. (24)
NAYS: None. (.0)
A sufficient majority- having voted therefor, the motran to suspend the rules carried.
Vote on agenda with .additions:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the agenda was approved.
Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive, presented the "STATE OF THE COUNTY" message_
Clerk read letter from Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox announcing the appointment of the
following Commissioners to serve on the Management Salaries Review. Committee:
Roy Rewold, Marilynn E. Gosling, John J. McDonald, Lawrence B. Pernick and Richard R. Wilcox.
Moved by Nelson supported by Webb the appointments be confirmed.
AYES: Hobart, R, Kuhn., Lanni, taw -, McDonald, McPherson, MOffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen,
Page,- Pe:rnick, Price, Rcwold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra, Doyon, Fortino,
Goslirtg, Hassherger. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having. voted therefor, the appointments were confirmed. .
The following persons addressed the Board; Wallace E. Holland, Bernice Ferguson, Erma Bradley,
• Hortense Reddy, Eddie McDonald, Ethel McCluster and Linwood L. Flack.
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The Chairperson vacated the Chair. Vice Chairperson Marilynn E. Gosling took the Chair.
Misc. 85047
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Health Division - 1585 FAM/LY PLANNING GRANT AWARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #8145 requires the Finance Committee to review acceptance
of all grants that vary less than ten (10) percent from the original grant application: and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #84330 authorized the grant application to the Michigan . !
Department of Public Health in the amount of 5286,355 for the period January 1, 1985 through December 31,I
1985; and
WHEREAS the Finance •Gcmamittee has reviewed said grant as approved by the Michigan Department
of Public. Health and finds the award in the amount of $304,833, $18,474 or 6.55 more than the appli-
cation for the same time period; and
WHEREAS said program is 657 or $197,133 funded by the Stale and 35% or $107,700 funded by
sources other than County dollars and application or acceptance of the grant does not obligate the
County to any further commilment; and
WHEREAS all personnel changes will have to be approved by the Personnel ComMlttee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the 1985
Family Planning Grant Award in the amount of $30A,833.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Beard of Commissioners be
and is hereby authorized to execute said grant. contract,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED chat the Chalrperson of this Board is hereby authorized to approve
minor changes and grant extensions, not to exceed a ten percent variance, which are consistent with
the grant as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this grant contract hac. been reviewed and approved as to form
by the Office of Corporation COunsel,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1585 Budget be amended, by the acceptance of this grant
award, as detailed in Schedule I.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption-of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Nelson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: R Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, MOOre, Nelson, Olsen, Page,
Pernick, Price, Reweld, Skarritt, Webb, Caddeil, Doyen, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
PASS: Calandro. (I)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85048
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Health Division 1584-85 WIC GRANT AWARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen.:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 118145 requires the Finance Committee to review acceptance
of all grants that vary less than ten (10) percent from the original grant application: and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 1184332 authorized the grant application to the Michigan -
Department of Public Health in the amount of $637,454 for the period October I, 1984 through Sep-
tember 30, 1585; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed said grant as approved by the Michigan Depart-
ment of Public. Health and finds the award in the amount of $612,805, $24,689 or 3.9% less than the
application for the same time period; and
WHEREAS said program is WO% funded by the Stale, and application - or acceptance of the
grant does not obligate the County to any further commitment; and
WHEREAS all personnel changes will have to be approved by the Personnel Committee.
NOW THEREFORE 'BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
1984-85 WIC Grant Award in the amount of $612,805.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to execute said grant contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of this Board is hereby authorized to approve
minor changes and grant extensions, not to exceed a ten percent variance, which are consistent With
the grant, as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this grant- contract has been reviewed and approved as to
form by the Office of Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1985 Budget be amended, by the acceptance of this grant
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award, si tailed in Schedule
Mr. Chirprn, on behalf of the Finance Committec., I move the adoption of the foregoing
con' I ii
FINANCE EOMMITTEE.
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy ol Schedul ,:-. 1 and 11 on Eihi in Cony Clerk's Office.
Moved by raddeil ,tuppor(cd by 14.arritr the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Lanni, Liv.), McDonald, rorim, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold,
Skarritt, Webb, Aaron, Caddell, CaIandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85049
By Finonce Committee
IN RE: Health Diviion - 1984-85 SERVICES FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN GRANT AWARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
.Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneoni. Re ,,olution #8145 requires the Finance Committee to review acceptance
of all grants that vary H ,,s than ten (JO) percent from the original grant application; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #84303 authorized the grant application to the Michigan
Department of Public Health in the amount of $130,200 for the period October 1, 1984 through
September 30, 1985:ant
WHEREAS the Fin;mcg Cmimittee has r eviewed said grant as approved by the Michigan Depart-
ment of Public Health and finds the award in the amount of 5135,700, $5,500 or 4,2a. more than the
application bar the same time period; and
WHEREAS said program is MO?, fowled by the State, and application or acceptance of the
grant does not ohliqate the County to any further Commitment, and
WHEREAS all personnel change will have to be approved by the Per5>onnel Committee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
1984-85 Services for Crippled Children Grant Award in the amount of $135,700.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that he Chairperson of he Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to execute said grant contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of this Board is hereby authorized to approve
minor changes and grant extensions, not. to exceed a ten percent variance, which are consistent with
the grant as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thal this grant contract has been reviewed and approved as to form
by the Office of Corpovalion Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. that the 1985. Budget be amended, by the acceptance of this grant
award, as det.ailed in Schedule I.
Mr, Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FtNANCE OKM1TTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Schedule I and It on file in County Clerk's Office,
Moved by Caddell supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
AYES: LaW, Mcb:malkOoffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt,
Webb, Aaron, Caddell, Caiandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassherger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, thy resolution was adopted.•
Misc. 85050
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Health Division - 1984-.8 HYPERTENSION GRANT AWARD
To the Oakland County Board of•Comnissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Re5olution #8145 requires the Finance Committee to review acceptance
of all grants that vary less than ten (10) percent from the original grant application; and
WHEREAS Mince I lanecriis Resolution #84280 authorized the grant application to the M i chigan
Department of Pub tic, Health in the amount of $69,901 for the period October 1, 1984 through Sep-
tember 30, 1985; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed said grant as approved by the Michigan Department
of Public Health and finth, the award in the amount of $64,500, $1,599 or 2.55 more than the application.
for the same Lime period; and
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WHEREAS iid program 10fr Funded hy the Stae,Orid coil ir..m.on or acceptance of the
grant does not (d:liciaTa. rho County to any further r,.>mmitment: and
WHEREAS cciii H change ,; will have lo he appcoved by the Personnel Committee.
MOW THEREFORE Bf IT RPSOLVED that the Oakland County Bind nt Commissioner:, accept the
1984-85 Hypertow,ion Crcint Aard in the rnkaunt of $64,500.
BE li FURTHER RESOLVED that the C iai II oo J the Oakland County Bo6rd of Commissioner
be and 1 hereby ru thoricinl to execute n il grank coil r u t
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED fhat hi Chul rpc F iii ifthH r.oard is hereby authorized to approve
minor changes and qr.lnt exten-,ion, not to ..xceed I nmoercent variance, which are con.,isrent
the pranr as approved.
Bt. If FURTHER RESOLVED that- this grant. (.on/ract has bent reviewed and approved as to form
by the Off ire of Corporation Counsel.
bE IT FURTHER RESOLVED th,lt, the 1985 BUdge be amended, by the acceptance of this grant
award, as detailed in Schdule I.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Commi -ttee, f move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE. COMMITTEE
G. Willi:am Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Schedule 1 and 11 on rile in County Clerk',5 office,
Moved by Caddell ,,oported by Fortino he reselution be adopted.
AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Moui-e, Nelson, Olsen, Pernftk, RewoId, Skarritt, Webb, Aaron,
Caddell, Doyon, Fortino, C,osiing, Hasberclor, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reolution was adopted.
85051
By Finan(„e Committee.
IN RE: Health Div is ion - 1985-85 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANT AWARD
To the Oakland Ceunip Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneow,, Re!;olution 7/8145 requires the Finance Committee to review acceptance
of all grants that vary les ,, than [on (10) percent from the original grant applicatIon; and
WHEREAS Miscellaaeou5 Resolution 1185100 authorized the grant application to the Michigan
Department of Public Health, Office of Substance Abuse Services, in the amount of $1,428,-044 for the
period October i, 1985 through September 30, 1985; and
WdEREAS the Finance Committee ha ,, reviewed id grant as approved by the Michigan Depart -
ment of Pu.blic, Health, 01 lice of Substance Abuse Services, and finds the award in the amount of
$1 1128,01+5, the saner as the application for the same time period; and
WHEREAS said program Jricl application or acceptance of the grant does not obligate the
County to any further c.ommitment; and
WHEREAS all personneT changes will have to be approved by the Personnel Committee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
1985-85 Substance Abuse Grant Award in the amount of $i,428,044.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to execute said grant contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperon of this Board is hereby authorized-to approve
winor changes and. gi ant. extenslons, not to exceed a ten percent variance, which are consistent with
the grant as approved.
• BE IT FURTHER RFSOLVED that this grant contract has been reviewed and approved as to form
by the Office of Corporation Conin',e1.
RE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1985 Budget be amended, by the acceptance of this grant
award, as detailed in Schedule. 1.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the forego i ng
resolCrtion.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Schedule; I, It and III on file in CoUrttjr Clerk's Office.
Moved by Caddell supported by Webb the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Skarritt, Webb; Aaron, Caddell,
Dbyon, Fortino, GasMng, Hassberger, Hobart, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, (20)
NAYS: None.- (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Conrinued. February 28, 1985
Misr_ 85052
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Health Division - 1984-85 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Bcw1r ,# of Commissioners
Kr. Chairperson, Ladies :Ind d irt omen:
WHEREAS thi' rinni no i tor reimIntr ,.;emeut of County expenditures attributable to the
field activities, inspection, complaint i .soonses and administration of the Solid Waste .Management
Program in Oakland County with funding made ova i Table by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources;
and
WHEREAS reimlmtsement is in the amount of S19,490 for the period October 1, 1984 thru
September 30, I985 and
WHEREAS these funds are incorporated in the 1985 Budget and General Appropriations Act
as Health Division revenue: and
WHEREAS approval of the conrracr does not obligate the County to any future commitments.
NOW THEREFORE BE. IT RESOLVED that 11-re Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
1984-85 Solid Waste Management Reimbursement contract in the amount of $19,490.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to execute said contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract has been revi-ewed and approved as to form by
the Office ol Corporation Counsel.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, F move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE. COMMITTEE
G. WilliaM Caddell, Chairperson
Moved -by Ca.ddell supported by Skarritt the reSolution be adopted.
AYES: Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Remold, Skarritt, Webb, Aaron, Caddell,
Ca!andro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, Moffitt. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISC. 85053
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Health Division - 1984-85 VENEREAL DISEASE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Ci:mimissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this agreement is for reimbursementof County expenditures attributable to venereal
disease prevention and control in Oakland County with funding made available by the Michigan Depart:-
ment of Public Health; and
WHEREAS reimbut-sement is in the amount of $48,000 for the period October 1, 1984 thru
September 30, 1985; and
WHEREAS those funds are incorporated in the 1985 Budget and General ApOopriations Act
OS Health Division revenue; and
WHEREAS this reimbursement provides the funding for two (2) positions (Medical TechnOlogyst
02106 and Typist II 01394) in the Venereal Disease Unit of the Health Division; and
WHEREAS the continuation of those two (2) positions is contingent upon the continuation of
the Venereal Disease Reimbursement. Agreement; and
WHEREAS approval of the agreement does not obligate the county to any future commitments.
NOW THEREFORE BE. IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of ComMissioners authorize the
1984-85 Venereal Disease Reimbursement Agreement. in the amount of $48,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be
and is hereby authorized to execute said agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the
Office of Corporation Counsel.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf Of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resOtution.
FINANCE COMMETTEE
G. Will ions Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Nelson, Olsen, Page, Bernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling., Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, Moffitt. (20
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Comissioners Minutes Continued. February 28, 1985
Misc. 85027 -
By Public Service, Comm i t roe
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT DONATION ITEMS FROM PRIVATE SOURCES
To the Oakland County Beard of Commi ,,sionors
Mt. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 1183204, Procedure for Acceptance of a Gift Donation
from Private Sources, established writtenproLedure(, for the acceptance. of Gifts from Private Sources;
and
WHEREAS procedures require that any gifts of a value greater than SI0,000 requiring Board
of Commissioners' Approval: and
WHEKEAS such- a gift donation Ims been atered io the Sheriff's Department by the E.S.C.A.P.E.
Program (Enroll in Sheriff Crime Prevention A(iA:ident, Prevention Education Program); and
WHEREAS the Sheriff wishes to Accept this donation (detailed items listed on Schedule 1), and
WHEREAS it is recurrunided that a Crime Prevention Fund he established to deposit the cash for
pU rposes of crime prevention expenditures and to record future donations from private sources; and
WHEREAS it is recommended by the Public Services Commi ttee. that we accept this donation and
quarterly progress reports he submitted to this Committee on the status of the Crime Prevention Activi-
ties involving the Sheriff's Department,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the gift donation, as identified by the attached Schedule I,
he accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Crime Prevention Fund be established to record future donations
and expenses following. all County procedures.
The Public Services, by James E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves for adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC. SERVECES.COMMITTEE..
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Copy of Schedule 1 on File in County Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
IN RE: (Miscellaneous Resolution 1185027)- Sheriff's Department --ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT DONATIONS/ITEMS
FROM PRIVATE SOURCES
To the Oakland County Board. of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:-
Pursuant to Role XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 1/85027 and finds: •
I). Acceptance of this donation does not commit the County to any financial obligation
now or in the future,
2) Future donations and expenditures will be recorded in accordance with County . policies,
3) The Board of Commissioners establishes the Crime Prevention Fund (ft70541) for purposes of
accepting donations and recording expenditures,
4) Further, the Board of Commissioners amends the 1985 budget by increasing Revenues and
Expenditures in the amount of $4,986 as follows:
3-70541-432-01 ,-00-2340 Misc. Revenue $ (4,986)
4-70541 -432 -01 -00 -3528 Misc. Expenditures 4,986
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Schedule I on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Caddell supported by Nelson the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, he adopted.
AYES: Olsen, Page, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra Doyon,
Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, was
adopted.
The Chairperson returned to the Chair.
Misc. 85054
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Computer Services Department - 1984 FOURTH QUARTER DATA PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION
TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen -
WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single appropriation
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 28, 198$
within tint Computer Set vi Department Budget and then ii rmount equal to the. actual expense is
translerred io the rise r department 00 a gaarterly has with a summary report to the. Finrice,,, COM-
mitteet and
WHfREAS he Oakland .Coutoy Computer Services Department ha s. determined the 1984 Fourth
Quarter data processing developimnt charges for the hudgeled County departments 2606,784 -:
and
.WHFREAS these developmen1 charges are for programs which ore in confomtonce wi Lb the
guidelines .a.1 for Iii by the Computer User Advisory Committee and he Computer Center master plan
approved by ;he EitInce Commitlae; and
WHEREAS funding ha data procosing development is contaihed in the 1984 Computer ServiceS
General l:rind Budget; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to budgeted County departments is needed to fund these
development charges.
HOW THEREFORE BE IT RECOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authori7es funding in the
amount of $606,784 to he transferred from the 1984 aata Processing Development Budget to the user
departmews.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners appropriates $606,786 from the
1984 Data Processing Development Budget and transfers said funds to the appropriate user departments
consistent with the attached schedule.
Mr. Chairperson,' on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. WilliaM Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Fortino the resblution be adopted.
AYES: Page, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb. Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra, Doyon,
Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law,• McDonald, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen.
(22)
. NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution•was adopted.
Misc. 85055
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Children's Village - LEGAL. FEES FOR APPEAL OF DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous. Resolution 7/83118 the Board of Commissioners authorized the
hiring of outside counsel to represent the. board, the county executive and the probate judges in
a court action seeking a declaratory judgment designating the appropriate party to administer
Children's Village and Carp Oakland; and
WHEREAS such rase was heard by the Cjrcuit Court of the County of Oakland and a declara-
tory judgment was issued by Judge Gage; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court has appealed this decision and has requested hmediate consider-
ation for a stay. of execution of the Board of Commissioners action transferring Control of Children's
Village and Camp Oakland to the county executive; and
WHEREAS it will be necessary for the parties to this action to be represented in the appeal
by outside legal c.ounsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of COmmissjoners authorizes both
the probate judges and the county Board of Commissioners, through its charperson, to hire outside
legal counsel to represent them in this matter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appropriate an amount
not to exceed $10,000, $5,000 for each attorney, from the 198$ contingency account, such funds to be
transferred Lo the legal services lino item in the appropriate departmental budgets.
Mr. Chairperson, oh behalf of the Finance Committee, i move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Olsen the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Pernick, Remold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, C.alandro, Doyon, Fortino,
Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen; Page.
(22)
NAYS: Moore. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Commis ,,1onors Minutes Continued. February 78, 1985
Misc. 85056
By Health and Human Resources; Committee
IN RE: Comunity Menial Health - TRANSPORTATION Of DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS TO DAY PROGRAMS
To tho OuklAnd ronnmy Board of Commisssigners
Hr Chai.rperson, l.i;ii is ant
WHEREAS the Oakland County tormunity Mental Health Division was forced to eliminate funding
for transportutien at developmentoliy disabled adulls to its vi kuls day programs in 1982 as a result
of reductions in State funds,: rind
waRrAs ibis action his placed a heavy hoiden on the pi.:rent% of (Aients in Community Mental
Health day programs, inasmuch as the parents are ksrced to transport their offspring to and frbm the
prograim five days, a week, year-round, and in many cases Over coosIderuble distance; and
WHEREAS the State Department of Menial Health has advised that it is unable to provide
additional funding to Community Mental Health to reinrote transportation services for developmentally
disabled clients of day programs; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health Division has $198,407 of State Department of M e nta l
Health funds in its 1985 budget which can be directed to solving this transportation problem.
NOW THEREFORE BE LT RESOLVED. that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves County
matching funds in the amount of 427,045 for the period of April through December, 1985, to enable
the Community Mental Health Division to use expansion funds allocated by the State in order to pro-
vi dotransportation services or 144 developmentally disabled adults attending day programs under the
Community Mental Health Division.
BE FT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution does not bind the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to further funding in the event, that Funding is not available from the State in future
yea
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregOing reSOlutiOn.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMiTTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Actfng Chairperson
Moved by Aaron supported by For the resolaton be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Ei:nance Commtitee. There were no objections.
Misc. 85057
By Health and HUMAVI Resources Committee
IN RE: Camp Oakland/Youth Assistance - ACCEPTANCE OF 1984-.85 S.K1,LLMAN FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS since 1967, the Skillman Foundation has provided grants to the Oakland County
Probate Count to provide. primary funding for fardly camps at Camp Oakland, Inc., Oxford, Michigan,
for mothers and youngsters who would not otherwise he able to have, such an experience; and
WHEREAS the Skillman Foundation, on November 6, 1984, agreed to a new grant to the Oakland
County Probate Court in the amount of 4144,300 for the 1984-85 grant year, with a stipulation that
the grant be expended solely in suppoTt of the programs, purposes, and budget detailed in the Pro-
bate Court's proposal submitted November 4, 1984; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court deems it essential to accept these funds to continue the above-
uamed programs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
gratefully acknowledge and accept the grant in the amount of $144,300 from the Skillman Foundation
of Detroit to the County of Oakland through the Probate COurt, Juvenile Division.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing 'resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Dennis M. Aaron, Acting Chairperson
Moved by Aaron supported by Webb the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger,
Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law,. McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor., the resolution was adopted.
'REPORT
By Personnel Committee
IN .RE: (Miscellaneous Resolution 7/85003) Probate Court - REHEAT OFFENDER PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #85003, Repeat Offender
Proiect - Probate Court, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 28, I98
Mr. Chairners.on, on behalt of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
repOr I .
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Misc. 85003
By Health And HumAn Resource., Commitlee
IN RE! Proh.:1€e Court - REPEAT OFFENDLR PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Cpmmissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Earlier and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Probate Court Clinic. 1), identified a specific group of delinquent offenders
likely to comtoit additional deTinqunt acts if handled under the traditional approaches for this
age group; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court after considerable study believes that the two factors that
distinguish this group of children from othcrs of simi liar age and circumstances are subnormal
parenting and little opportunity for these children to build a sen s e of self worth; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court has developed a specialired approach known as the "Repeat
Offender Project" to trv to reduc.e the amount of repeat violations in th i s age group; and
WHEREAS by transferring three existing Child Welfare. Worker II positions from Probate.
Court-Field Services -Ca,.;ework unit to the In-Home Care portion of the Child Care. Fund, the Repeat
Offender Proect can be funded with less cost to the County while continuing the three Child Welfare II
positions with Oakland County Merit System -status; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this project be established and funded as a Child Care
Fund-In-Home Care componc,nt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the State of Mrchigan disallow the costs of this project
zp; eligible for inclusion in (he Child Care Fund, or the Probate Court decide to discontinue the
Project, the three Child Welfare Worker IA positions and funding for the positions shall revert to
regular Probate Court position,, 5tatus with full County funding and the 601 of the Child We
Worker Supervisor funding shall be transferred hack to the. Alternatives to Secure Detention Project
of the In-Home Care portion of the Child Care Fund,
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Denni.s M. Aaron, Acting Chairperson
FISCAL NOTE.
By Finance Committee
IN RE: (Miricel lancour, Resolution 05003) Probate Court REPEAT OFFENDER PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to RUle XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 385003 and finds:
1) The Probate Court is propOSing a specialized approach to reduce the number of repeat
violations by delinquent offenders,
2) The effective date of the project is April 1, 1985,
3) The nine month cost is $155,605 or $95,973 from the 1985 Probate Court General Fond
(10100) Budget, $20,915 from the 1985 Probate Court Juvenile Maintenance Fund (29260) Budget, and
$38,717 is requested from Contingency -, consistent with the attached schedule,
4) The Repeat Offender Project is eligible for reimbu'rsement under the 1984-85 Child
Care Fund. agreement,
5) A new unit will be established and titled Repeat Offender Project within the Field
Services Division of the Probate Court,
6) Three Child Welfare Worker II positions will be transferred to the new unit from the
Casework unit and their fund number will change from 10100 to 29260,
7) When and if the Repeat Offender Project is either discontinued or excluded from Child
Care Fund reimbursement, the three Child Welfare Worker.positions, and respective funding, will be
included in the Probate Court General Fund (10100) Budget,
8) The supervision of this unit will utilize 603 of the Child Welfare Worker Supervisor
position in the Alternatives to Secure Detention unit,
9) Funds for this program shall be transferred as follows:
29260-347-New Unit-1001 Salaries 62,858
-2074 Fringe Benefits 22,629
-6310 Bldg. Space Cost 10,486
Sub-Total 95,973
-3128 Professional Services 26,802
-3168 Student Employment 3,000
-3514 Memberships Duos and Publ. 75
-3574 Personal Mileage 5,535
-3747 Transportation-Client 1,238
-4898 Office Supplies 300
-4909 Postage 66
-6641 Convenience Copier 300
-6750 Telephone Communications 1,403
Sub-Total 88,719
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10100-342-05-00-1001
• -2.0),t
W100-345-01-00-6310
/0100-909-01-00-9900
lOr
fringo Benefits
Bldg. Space Cost
Sub-Total
Contingency
(62,858)
(22,629)
(10,486)
T`..3TT.J7D
(38,715)
0 -
10) Additional Child Care Fund reimbursement will DOt Oe recognized at this time due to
probability of 1984/85 expenses exceeding the State cap iirni;j1i.i0n.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Aaron supported by Fortino the resolution, with Personnel Committee Report and
Fiscal Note at be adopted.
Discussion to
AYES: Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Cadde.11, Calandno, Dbyon, Fortino, Coslng, Hassberger,
Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold.
(23)
NAYS: Olsen. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Personnel Committee Report
and fiscal Note attached, was adopted.
Misc. 85058
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Parks and Recreation - NEW CLASSIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee has reviewed the request from the Parks and Recreation
division For the creation of one (1) Public Communications Assistant position to provide assistance
in the okierall public communications activities of the Oakland County Parks system; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to create the new classification of Public Communications Assistant
For this purpose.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to create the new classification of Public Commuhications
Assistant with the folloWinq salary range:
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR It YEAR 0/T
15,290 16,52g 17,7-67 19,005 Rem
Mr.. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Moore the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Doyon, Fortino, Hassberger, Hobart-, R. Kuhn, Law,
McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price,- Rewold, Skarritt. (21)
NAYS: Lanni. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 35059
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Oakland County Employees Retirement Commission - CHANGES TO OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIRE-
MENT SYSTEM RULE 29: NON-DUTY DEATH RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE - AUTOMATIC -PROVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 29 of the Oakland County Employees' Retirement SysteM currently provides
for automatic spousal benefits for employees who die while in County employment only if the employee
has either 15 years of credited service or has attained the age of 60 years with 10 or more years of
credited service; and
WHEREAS. the Federal Retirement Equity Act now requires automatic spousal benefits be
guaranteed after the death of an employee without such limitations as are currently set forth in
Section 29; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Employees' Retirement Commission has unanimously approved
changes to Section 29, guaranteeing automatic spousal benefits after the death of an employee if
that employee. has vested in the County plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Section 29 of the Oakland County Employees' Retirement
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 28, 1985
Sy em entitled "Non-Only Reli relm.nr. - Automatic. Provi ,,,ion" be amended to provide o5
Non-Duty DeaEb Re€irement Allowance - Automtie Revision:
Section 29:
(A) Any member who in the errloy ot he County h..)t- les..; than ten (10) years, hut has
vested in the County pldn and (1) dies Aile in County employment. and- (2) leaves a
SPOUSE; the SPOUSE ,,,h,111 receive a reUcement allowance computed in the same manner
in all repect-, a. F -w member ha.d (1) retired tire day prece.ding the data of his
death, noiwitheoanding that he might not have attained ago 60 years, (2) elected
Option O provided in Se(Aion ?7, and (3) nominated his sPous.E a5 beneficiary, payable
at the. time €ho member would beon eligible to receive his benefit.
(b) Any member who on rue in the employ of the County ror more than ten (10) years, but
lea th an fifteen (15) years and (I) while in County employment and (2) leaves EI •
SPOUSE; the SPOUSE shall immediately receive a retirement allowance computed in the
same manner in all re.wecP, as if the member had (1) retired the day preceding the
date of In de,Ar.h, notwith ,:tanding that he might not have attained age CO years, (2)
elected Option B in Section 21, and (3) nominated his SPOUSE 85 beneficiary.
(c) Any member who continues in the employ of the County On -or aFter the date he either
(I) acquiT'eP fifteen (1'.)) years of credited service, or 12j attain ,.; age CO years and
has toll 00) or more of credited 'cornice, whichever occurs first, and does not have. an
Option A- election in force, as provided in Section 28 and (I) dies while in County
employment and (2) leave. a SPOUSE; the SPOUSE shall immediately receive a retirement
allowance computed in the ,,ome manner in at I repects as if rho member had (1) retired
the day preceding the date of his death, notwithstanding that he might not have attained
age 60 year (2) elected Option A provided in Section 27, and (3) nominated his SPOUSE
beneficiary.
(d) Any member who had le!;,, flan fifteen (15) years of County employment and has left the
employment or [he County, but has earned a Deferred Retirement and (0 dies before
reaching the age at which he would have been eligible to receive a retirement and (2)
,1 SPOUSE; the. SPOUSE hail receive at the time the member would have been eligible
Eon the Retirement denefit, a retirement allowance computed in the same manner in all
respect if the deferred member had (1) elected Option B provided in Section 27 and
(2) marinated his SPOUSE as beneficiary.
(e) Any member who had more than fifieen (.15) years of County employment and has left the
employment of the County, but has earned a Deferred Retirement (1) dies before reaching
the age at which he would hove been eligible to receive a retirement and (2) leaves a
SPOUSE; the SPOUSE hail receive at the time the member would have been eligible for
the Reti.rement Benelir, a retirement allowance computed in the same manner in an re-
spects as IF the deferred member had (1) elected Option A provided in Section 27 and
(2) nominated his SPOUSE as beneficiary.
(0 No retirement allowance shall he paid under these sections on account of the death of
o member if any benefits are paid or payable under Section 34 on the account of his death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendment to Section 29 of the Oakland County Employees'
Retirement. System be effective July 1, 1984.
Mr: Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, f move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John 2. McDonald, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Moore the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 85060
By Personnel Comnittee
IN RE: Oakland County Employees-' Retirement Commission - CHANGES TO OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIRE-
MENT SYSTEM; ELIMINATION OF AGE. yo CEILING FOR ACCUMULATION OF CREDITED SERVICE
To the Oakland County Board ol Commi ,;sioner
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the current provisions of the Oakland County Employee. Retirement System provide
for separation from County employment upon the attainment of age 70; and
WHEREAS the current provisions . of the Retirement System prohibit accumulation of credited
service for any County employment beyond the age of 70 years; and
WHEREAS sucha policy unfairly impacts County employees age 70 and older who are capable
and desirous of working beyond that age and are prevented from so doing; and
such a policy unfairly impacts County employee.; who work beyond the age of 70 'years
and are prohibited from accumulating further credited service; and
WHEREAS County ; mpioyer-s age 70 and above, capable and desirous of continuing their employ-
ment, are a valuable a'sset to the County; and
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WHEREAS the Oakland County Employee Retirement Commission has approved and recommended
changes to the Rplirement System which would permit County employees: to continue the employment
beyond the age of 70 yen -€., find €.1 . cpctain circumstances and to continuo ro accumulate credited
service beyond the age of 70 years.
NOW THE BE €T RESOLVED that the provisions of the Oakland County Employees' Retire-
ment System are amended to provide as follows:
Definitions:
Section 2. (s) Mote
Speri..w€ 17
Membership Terminate€,:
Section 12.
Except s ofhorwi ,,a provided in this Resolution, shall any member leave. the employment
of the County for any reason except har retirement and death, he shall thereupon cease
to be a membe€ and his credited tteryice at not time shall be forfeited by him. In the
event he i reempleyed by the County, hp shaii become a member ot the Retirement System.
Should thit€ lecmployment occur within a period of three (3) years from and after the
date he last separated from County employment, his credited service last forfeited by
him shall kr. restored La his credit', provided that he returns to employees savings funds
the amounts he might have. withdrawn therefrom, together with a regular interest com-
pounded from the date of withdrawal to the date of repayment. Upon his retirement or
death, or the First day of the calendar month next following the month in which he
attains age 70 years, whichever occurs first, he shall thereup cease to be a member.
Extensions in Count_y_Emplo_yment:
24.
('Y Any member may be continued in County employment beyond his attainment of age
70 years; provided, ti t:31 €itich continuance (1) shall not be grantcd for more than one
year at any one time. (2) is requested in writing by the member, (3) is approved by
hi t> Department Head, and (h) is approved by the Commission. The Commission shall re-
quire evidence, satit,factory to the Commission, indicating the mental and physical fit-
nets of the member tO perform the duties of his position. if he. has eight (8) or more
years of credited service upon leaving County employment, he shall be retired with a .
retirement allowance. provided in Section 25, Subject to subsection (b). in this section.
• BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these amendments to the Oakland County Employees' Retirement
System are effective 19_ .
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf ofthe Personnel CoMmittee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Nelson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 85061
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Probate Court - REPEAT OFFENDER PROJECT
To the Oakland Coufity Board of Commissioners .
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Health and Human Resources CoMmittee by Miscellaneous Resolution ft85003,
recommends the adoption of a "Repeat Offender Project"; and
WHEREAS the creation of a Repeat Offender Project Unit requires the transfer of certain
Court personnel, and provision for additional paid internships in order to accomplish project ob-
•ectives; and
WHEREAS a modest savings is projected by the transfer of certain personnel; and
WHEREAS your .Personnel Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Re'solution 785003 and recom-
mended its adoption and has further determined the following actions necessary to the implementation
of the Repeat Offender Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that three (3) existing Child Welfare Worker II positions in
Probate Court, Field Services-Casework, and Gn of one (1) Child Welfare Worker Supervisor position
in Probate Court, Field Services-Alternatives to Secure Detention he transferred to create a new unit
within Probate Court, Field Services entitled Repeat Offender Project,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should an unanticipated reduction in Probate Court positions
become necessary at some future date, incuMbents of Repeat Offender Project positions would enjoy the
same rights and protections afforded other County Probate. Court employees with Merit System status.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sufficient funding from the Child Care Fund for four (4)
college intern.- positions be transferred on an annual basis froM the Probate Court Child Care Fund to
the Intern Program line item administered by Personnel,. to provide the Probate Court with the re-
quested intern staff consiStent with the utilization of paid interns throughout County DepartMentS.
Commissioners Minutes Continued, February 28, 1985
AND BF IT FUUNER RESOLVED thit Anticipated Chitd Care runding of two (2) Doctoral interns
be approved for Repeat Offender clinical evaluation ptinpoit,e, said interns LO be added by contractual
agreement with the Probate Court at a Flat sate of $5.47/hour lot a maximum of 1,280 hours per year
per position, dolfar amount of contract aot to exceed 87,000 Per position.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Peronnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregolns
resolution,
PERSONNEL.. COMMiTTEE
John J. MGDonald, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Moore the resolution be adopted.
Dit:cussion followed.
Moved by Gosling supported t,), McDonald the resolution be amended in the first AND BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED" paragraph-, 3rd 1ine as follows; Delete "Probate Court Chi Id Care and insert
"Contingency" so that line would read "...basis from the Contingency Fund to the Intern Program line
item".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell. Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart,
R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Page, Pernick. Price, Rewold,
Skarritt, Webb. (2.3)
NAYS: Ol sen_ (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Misc. 85006
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Probate Court - 1984-1985 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY LOCAL 2437, CASEWORKERS,
COUNCIL 25, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Probate Court, the County of Oakland and Local 2437, Council 25,
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, have been negotiating a con-
tract covering 77 Casework enIpley6te of the Oakland County Probate Court; and
WHEREAS a two-year agreement has been reached with the Caseworker unit for the period
January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1985, and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS said agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee which recommends
approval of the agreement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the Oakland County Probate Court,
the County of Oakland, the Casework Employees, said Local 2437, Council 25, American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, be and the same is hereby approved; and that the
Chairperson of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be and is hereby authorized to execute
said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, t move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
HI RE: (Miscellaneous Resolution 1185006) Probate Court - 1984-85 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY LOCAL 2437, CASEWORKERS, COUNCIL 25, AMERICAN FEDERATION- OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10
To the Oakland; County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 185006 and finds:
i) The- agreement For the two year period - January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1965.,
covering 77 Governmental Positions has a first year cost of $87,928 and a second year cost of 8208,155,
2) The total budgeted cost for this period - January 1, 198 .4 through December 31, 1985 is
$296,083, Of which $230,867 is -a Salary cost and 865,216 is for associated Fringe Benefit costs,
3) 8230,861 is available in the 1985 Salary AdjUstment Account and $65,216 is available in
the 1985 Fringe Benefit Adjustment Account,
4) The Board of Commissioners approriateS $2.30,867 from the 1985 Salary AdjtWtment Account
and $65,216 from the 1985 Fringe Benefit Account and transfers said •amount to the 1985 Division Budgets
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as per the .-Itlached schedule.
ffNAN.CE COMMITTEE.
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Copy of Schedule on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by McDonald su pported by Hassbergcr, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be
adopted.
Moved by Calandru supported by Gosling the resolution be amended as follows:
I. By inserting in the resoihtion it Ia Ihe words "and board 'of Commissioners " following -
the words "Probate Court";
2. By deleting the words "of the Oakland County Probate Court'' from the emd of the first
"WHEREAS";
3. By inserting the phrase amended by this Board with the concurrence, of the Union,
and the Probate Court, following ''AFL-L10", on line four of the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED"
paragraph;
4. By adding the following AGREEMENT dated 2/28/85:
AGREEMENT
The Oakland County-Probate Judges ("Judges"), the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
("Board"), Daniel T. Murphy the Oakland County Executive (''Executive) and the American Federation
of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 25 ("AFCME") acknowledge and agree as follows:
1. The parties hereto have reached agreement covering the terms and conditions to be in-
cluded in new labor contracN covering certain employees represented by AFSCME. The labor contracts
are attached hereto as Exhibits A and B.
2. The Judge, the Executi-ve and the- County are currently engaged in litigation (Oakland
County Circuit Court. Case No. 83-257283 f2"; Michigan Court of Appeals Case No. 82465).
3. All parties hereto agree that the labor contracts should be implemented so that, lnter
alia, the employees can receive the wages increases due them.
4. The parties agree that the attached copies of the labor contract shall be submitted to
the Oakland County Board of for approval on Thursday, February 28, 1985.
5. 'The parties agree that regardless of the outcome of any pending litigation the terms
and conditions of employment as set forth in the attached labor agreements shall be binding on the
employer of such employee.
6. The parties agree that the changes made to the Title Page and Pages I, 5, 9, ID and 17
of the Non-Caseworker contract (attached as Exhibit A) from the pages as introduend to the Oakland
Board of Commissioners on February 14, 1985 and the changes made to the Title Page and pages 1, 5, 9,
10 and 16 of the Caseworker contract (attached as Exhibit B) from the pages as introduced to the
Oakland Board of Commissioners on February 14, 1985 and the execution by the parties of these contracts
embodying such changes shall not be construed to be a waiver of or prejudice the rights of either the
Judges, the County. and/or the Executive to claim in' anypending or future litigation or otherwise
that they alone are the Employer of any of the employees covered by the Non-Caseworker contract
(Exhibit A) and the CasewOrker contract (Exhibit 13).
Oakland County Executive County of Oakland
By By
AmericWn Federation of State, County Oakland County 17'obale Court
and Municipal Employees CoOncil 25
By (Billy J. Burling) By
(amendment 115) and by changing, deleting and/or adding certain words and/or phrases in the labor
agreement covering page and pages 1, 5, 9, 10 and 16 as indicated, on the attached copy of the referenced
pages with parenthesis and line.-outs meaning to omit the lined ,out language within the parenthesis and
with underlining meaning to add the language which is underlined. (Copy on file in County Clerk's
Office).
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendments carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Aaron, Caddell, Caiandno, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn,
Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb,
Wilcox. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority- having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued, February 28, 1985 64
Misc. 85007
By Personnel Coma tee
IN RE: Probate. Court - 1934-B5 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY LOCAL 2437, NON-CASEWORKERS,
COUNCIL 25, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10
To ih(- Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Eildes ond Gentlemen,
WHEREAS the Oakland County Probate Court, the County of Oakland and Local 2437, Council 25,
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. AEI-C[0, have been negotiating a con-
tract, covring 190 Non-Caseworker employees of the Oakland County Probate Court; and
WHEREAS o two-year agreement has been reached with the Non-Caseworker unit for the period
January 1, 1985 through Dec ember 31, 1985 and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS said agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee which recommends
approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the Oakland County Probate Court,
the County of Oakland, the Non-Caseworker employees, and Local 2437, Council 25, American Federation
of State, County and Munlcipal Employees, AFL-C10, be and the some is hereby approved; and that the
Chairperson of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be and is hereby authorized to execute
said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto,
Mr. Chairperson, On behalf of the Personnel Committee, [ move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL- COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Copy of Schedule A on file in County Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
IN RE: (Miscellaneous Resolution #85001) Probate Court - 1984-85 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY LOCAL 243/, NON-CASEWORKERS, COUNCIL 25, AMERICAN. FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES,. AFL-00
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #85007 and finds:
1) The agreement for the two year period - January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1985,
covering 190 Governmental Positions has a first year cost of $150,731 and a second year cost of $356,660,
2) The total budgeted cost for this period January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1985 is
$507,391, of which $402,222 is a Salary cost and $1.05,169 is for associated Fringe Benefit costs,
3) $402,222 is available in the 1985 Salary Adjustment Account and $105,169 available in
the 1985 Fringe Benefit Adjustment Account,
4) The Board of Commissioners appropriates $402,222 from. the 1985 Salary Adjustment Account
and $105,169 From the 1985 Fringe Benefit Account and transfers said amount to the 1985 Division
Budgets as per the attached schedule.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Gosling the resolut i on, with Fiscal Note attached, be adopted.
Moved. by Calandra supported by Moore the resolution be amended as follows:
I. by inserting in the resolution title the words and Board of Commissioners' following
the words "Probate Court";
2. by deleting the words "of the Oakland County Probate Court" from the end of the first
"WHEREAS";
3. by inserting the phrase "as amended by this Board, with the concurrence of the Union and
the Probate Court" following "AFL-CIO" oh line four of the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED" paragraph;
4. .4 adding the attached two page agreement dated 2/28/85;
5. and by changing, deleting and/or adding certain words and/or phrases in the labor
agreemeht cover page and pages I, 5, 9, 10 and 17 as indicated oh the attached copy of the referenced
pages with parenthesis and line-outs meaning to omit the lined-out language within the parenthesis
and with underlining meaning to add the language which is underlined (copy on file in County Clerk's
Office)
AGREEMENT
The Oakland County Probate Judges (''Judges'') , the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
("Board"), Daniel T. Murphy the Oakland County Executive ("Executive") and the American Federation
of State, County and Mtinicipal Employees, Council 25 ("AFSCME") acknowledge and agree as follows:
1. The parties hereto have reached agreement covering the terms and conditions to be in-
cluded in new 10bor contracts covering certain employees represented by AFSCME The labor contracts
are attached hereto as Exhibits. A and B.
2. The Judges, the Executive and the Caunty are currently engaged in litigation (Oakland
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County Circuit Court Case No. 83-27283 CZ; Michigan Court of Appeals Case No. 82465).
3. Al I panties hat t• II ICO 1A+11 Lon '.[10Ei fl 11(' iffip eineflt t,d
the eitiployees c.in F00:::NW the wage,. incre.aset, due them,
4. fl- e parties atnree that be attached copies of the labor contract shall be submitted to
tht Oakland County Beard of Commissioners for ii pi on Thursday, February 28, 1985.
5. The parties agree that regardless ol the outcome of any pending litigation the term., and
conditions of employment as set forth in the attached labor agreements shali be binding en the etwtoyer
of such employeet;.
6. The parties agree that the changes made to the Title Page and pages I, 5, 9, 10 and 11 of
the Nun-Caseworker contract (attache(1 as Exhibit A) trum the pages as introduced to the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners on February /4, 1985 and the changes made to the Title Pane and pages 1, 5. 9,
10 and 16 of the Caseworker contract (attached as Exhibit B) flue? the pages as introduced to the Oak-
land Board of Commissioners on Fohruary 14, 1985 and the execution by the parties of these contracts
embodying such changes shall not be construed to he a waiver of or prejudice the rights of either the
Judges, the County arnd/or the Executive to claim in any pending or future litigation or otherwise that
they alone are the Employer of any of the employees covered by the• Non-Caseworker contract (Exhibit A)
and tho Caseworker contrarl (Exhibit B),
Oakland County Executive County of Oak]
By By
American Federation of State, County-and Municipal Oakland County Probate Court
Employees Council 25
By (Billy J. Burling) By
Copy of Contract on rile in County Clerk's Office.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment's carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law,
McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Reaold, Skarritt, Webb,
Wilcox, Aaron. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, with Fiscal Note
attached, was adopted.
Misc. 85011
By Personne/ Cornittee
IN RE; Circuit Court - 1985-1988 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY OAKLAND COUNTY COURT
REPORTERS' ASSOCIATION
To aid Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a labor agreement covering the Court Reporter Ill's of the Oakland County Circuit
Court has been negotiated wfth the Oakland County Court Reporters' Association; and
WHEREAS a four (4) year agreement has been reached with the Assoc i ation for the period
January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1988, and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed the agreement covering employees represented
• by the Association and recommends approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the Oakland County Circuit Court,
the County of Oakland, and the Oakland County Court Reporters' Association be and the same is hereby
approved, and that the Chairperson of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be and is hereby
authorized to execute said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
JOhn J. McDlanald, Chairperson
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance CoMmittee
IN RE: (Miscellaneous Resolution #85011 - Circuit Court - 1985-1988 LABOR AGREEMENT.FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY COURT REPORTERS' ASSOCIATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 1/85011 and findst
1) The agreement for the four year period - January 1, 985 throughDecember 31, 1988,
covering 15 Governmental Positions has a first year cost of $22,115,
. 2) The total budgeted cost for the period - January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1985 is
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$22,115, of which $17,488 is a Salary cost end $4,627 for associated Fringe Benefit costs,
3) Si7,488 is available in the 1985 Salary Adjustment . Account and $4,627 is available
in the 1985 Fringe Benefit Adjustment Arcount,
4) The Board of frunmis ,,ioners appropriates $17,488 from the 1985 Salary Adjustment Account.
and $4,627 from the 1985 Fringe Benefit Account and transfers said amount to the 198 Division Budget
as per the attached schedule,
5) Cost far the years 1986-1988 will be on a "Me Too' basis with non-union employees.
EtNANCE COMMITTEE
C. William Caddell. Chairperson
Copy of Schedule A on file. in County Clerk's Office_
Moved by McDonald supported by Nelson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law .,
McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt; Webb,
Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell. (2 1 )
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85009
By Per Committee
IN RE: Probate Court - RECLASSIFICATION OF COUNTY AGENTS AND ASSISTANT COUNTY AGENT POSITIONS AND
TRANSFER OF CERTAlN OTHER POSITIONS TO CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies und Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Probate Court has six (6) Child Welfare Worker It-Assistant County Agent and one (I)
Child Welfare Worker 11-County Agent positions which are paid directly in part by the State of Michigan
and part by the County; and
WHEREAS employees in these positlons are appointed by Probate Judges and do not have status
within the County Merit System; and
WHEREAS this situation has caused repeated problems regarding the incumbents lack of
opportunity to compete forcompetitive examinations for promotTon, management's lack of flexibility
regarding work asignments, the need for special considerations for this group in labor negotiations,
and an increase in Administrative detail required involving payroll and attendance; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan provides an option for these employees to he full County
employees with the County receiving a grant to partially offset costs; and .
WHEREAS the net total additional cos1 to the County for converting all seven positions is
cOrrently estimated to be $23,949; and
WHEREAS the County and Probate Court negotfating team reached agreement with AFSC&ME,
Local 2437, with respect to the effect on employee benefit dates, application of senibrity in layoffs,
and Merit System status, should the Bo'ard or Commissioners approve reclassifying the seven (7) posi-
tions to full funded County positio.ns supported by State Grant funding; and
WHEREAS said agreement made no commitment to the union which would diminish the Board of
Commissioners' authority to establish or reclassify these or any other positions; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed the _matter and supports the reclassification
of the seven (7) positions; and
WHEREAS in another area of concern the work demands upon the counseling staff at Children's
Village have diversified and expanded to the point where additional full-time Child Welfare Workers
are needed to perform counseling functions; and
WHEREAS the transfer of two (2) Child Welfare Worker II positions from the Foster Care and
Adoptions unit of Probate Court to Children's Village wOuld allow the positions to be supported in
part with State of Michigan Child Care Fund monies with reimbursement estimated at $27,270, to more
than offset the remaining costs of the County Agent, Assistant County Agent reclassifications noted
above; and
WHEREAS the transfer of an additional Child Welfare Worker II position from the Alternatives
to Secure Detention unit of Probate Court to Children's Village would provide additional.needed coun-
seling in residential units at the Village.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that six (6) Child Welfare Worker If- Assistant County Agent
positions and one (I) Child Welfare. Worker II County Agent position as identified below be reclassified
to Child We Worker II:
POS. # CLASS UNIT
03609 Child Welfare Worker II- ALA Casework
00429 Child Welfare Worker II- ACA Youth Assistance
01130 Child Welfare Worker II- ACA Youth Assistance
03129 Child Welfare Worker ACA Youth Assistance
01147 Child Welfare Worker If- CA Youth Assistance
02167 Child Welfare. Worker If- ACA Foster Care and Adoptions
00905 Child Welfare Worker II- ACA Intake
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three (3) Child Welfare Worker II positions be transferred
from Probate Court to Children'r. Village is follows:
POS. # CURRENT UNIT PROPOSED UNIT
348-03 Foster Care and Adoption 165-1.716-1STrd—Care
0105,3 348-03 foster Care and Adoption 165-10 Child Care.
03388 347-10 Ali. to Secure. pet. 165-10 Child Care
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following classifications be deleted from the County
Salary Schedule:
Child Welfare Worker 1 - Assistant County Agent
Child Welfare Worker IA - Assistant County Agent
Child Welfare Worker II - County Agent
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ihe seven (7) reclassificd positions shall remain in the budget
contingent upon continuation of State funding at the same level. Should the State grant for these
positions be eliminated or reduced, the continuation of the positions is subject to Board of Com-
missioners 1 review and approval.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Comm it tee t move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
IN RE: (Miscellaneous Resolution 1/85009) Probate Court - RECLASSIFICATION. OF COUNTY AGENTS AND
ASSISTANT COUNTY POSITIONS AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN OTHER POSITIONS TO CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule Xt-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #85009 and finds:
I) The Probate Court is requesting six (6) Child Welfare Worker II-Assistant County Agent
positions and one (I) Child Welfare Worker 11-County Agent position be reclassified to Child Welfare
Worker II,
2) Currently, these seven (7) positions receive partial compensation directly from the
State; the proposed reclassification would make. them 10011; County funded with the State reimbursing
the County directly,
3) The cost of this proposal for 1985 is $19,958 based on the attached Schedule 1,
4) The Probate Court is also requesting three (3) Child Welfare Worker II positions be
transferred from Probate. Court to Children's Village to serve as counselors,
5) Of these three (3) positions to be transferred to Children's Village, one (.1) is
currently eligible for reimbursement under the Child Care Fund agreement and the other two positions
would become eligible for reimbursement once transferred. Additional revenues will not be recog-
nized at this time dtle to probability of 1985 expenses exceeding the State cap limitation.
6) Funds for this proposal shall be transferred as follows:
Transfer (7) Positions to County
10100-347-05-00-1001 Salaries 11,583
-2074 Fringe Benefits 5,462
-08-00-1001 Salaries 11,583
• -2074 Fringe Benefits 3,929
-12-00'1001 Salaries 49,001
-2074 Fringe Benefits 13,767
-3574 Personal Mileage 4 ,750
-348-03-00-1001 Salaries 11,583
-2074 Fringe Benefits 2,883
Sub-Total 1W-541-
-909-01-00-9900 Contingency (1 9,95 8 )
Balance 94,583
New Account Revenue 94,583.
Transfer (3) Positions to Children's Village
29230-165-Tb-00-1001 Salaries 70,835
-2074 Fringe Benefits 24,389
Sub-Total 95,224
10100 -348 -03-00-1001 Salaries (t--671-g)
-2070 Fringe Benefits (1 5,306)
29260-347-14-00-1001 Salaries (24,712)
-2074 Fringe Benefits (3,043)
Sub-Total 05,227-0
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7) The seven (7) reclassified positions shall remain in the budget contingent upon
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continuation of State funding at the same level. Should the State grant for these positions be
eliminated or reduced, the continuation of the positions is subject to Board of Commissioner's
review and approval.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. Wilitam Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Doyon, Fortino, Gosting, Hasshorger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson,
Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewoid. Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro.
(2.3)
NAYS: Olsen, (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution Was adopted.
Misc. 85062
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Real Estate Section (Corporation Counsel) - 52nd DISTRICT COURT, 3RD DIVISION - LEASE- ROCHESTER
HILLS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the control unit for the 52/3 District Court; and
WHEREAS the 52/3 District Court is presently in leased facilities in the City of Rochester;
and
WHEREAS the current Lease expires in May of 1985; and
WHEREAS the District Court must be located within the city limits of the largest city of the
contiguous municipalities it serves; and
WHEREAS the 52/3 District Court must be located in the City of Rochester Hills; and
WHEREAS the County advertised in local publications for such a facility to lease and has
had responses which conform to the needs set forth in such advertisement; and
• WHEREAS R.G. Dryden E. Associates has proposed to build according to County specification
a court to be located at Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills; and
WHEREAS R.G. Dryden 4 Associates has proposed to lease such facility to the County for use
as the 52/3 District Court, with the terms and conditions as set forth in the Lease attached to this ,
Resolution for Twelve Dollars and 66/100 ($12.66) per square foot, being one Hundred thirty-eight
thousand, seven hundred two dollars and 96/100 (5138,702.961 per year; and
WHEREAS the Lease is for a period of ten (10) years to commence on August 1, 1985, or as
soon thereat-tot as the facility is ready for occupancy; and
WHEREAS the Facilities Engineering Division has reviewed the plans and specifications for
said Court and recommends the same; and
WHEREAS the Department of Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved the Lease.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Count/ Board of Commissioners approves the
plans, specifications and Lease for the facility located at Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills,
Michigan, For use as the 52/3 District Court for a term of ten (10) years to commence on August 1,
1985, or as soon thereafter as the facility is ready for occupancy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of COmmiSSioners
is directed to execute said Lease on behalf of the County.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee-, 1 move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNLNG AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Richard Kuhn the resoltition be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the .Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 85063
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Salety Division - FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR ADDISON AND GROVELAND TOWNSHIPS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS at the request of the Townships of Groveland and Addison, the County Safety Division
has been dispatching fire calls for their respective Township Fire Departments; and
WHEREAS the Townships have requested that the Safety Division continue to provide fire dis-
patch services in 1985; and
WHEREAS the Townships have agreed to continue to reimburse the County for each fire call at
the rate of $7.00 per call; and
WHEREAS the projected number or fire calls for 1985 is apProkimately four-hundred. fifty - (450)
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which will produce an income. of 53,150-
NOW THEREFORE Bf IT RESOLVED that ti o Oakland County Safely Division is hereby authorized
to continue providing I iO dispatch services for the above named Townships for the 1985 calendar
year at a rate- of 57.00 per call.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the it resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Hassberger the resolution he adopted.
AYES: Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, N. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt,
Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Price, Rewold, Sk.:;rritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandro. (20)
NAYS: Fortino, Pernick, Aaron, Doyon. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85064 •
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Drain Commissioner - CADDELL DRAIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS proceedings have boon taken by the Statutory Drainage Board for the location,
establishment and construction of the Caddell Drain under the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act No. 40
of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, pursuant to a petition filed with the Oakland County Drain
Commissioner; and
WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on January 24, 1985, authorized and
provided for the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of 53,457,000 in anticipation
of the collection of au equal amount of special assessments against the City of Farmington Hills,
the City-of Farmington, the City of Novi and the County of Oakland, said special assessments having
been duly confirmed by said Drainage Board; and
WHEREAS said bonds are to be designated Drain Bonds, are to he dated May 1, 1985, will bear
interest at a rate not exceeding 152 and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity in accordance
with the provisions of said resolution; and
WHEREAS said Drainage Board deems it advisable and neces.;ary to obtain from this Board a
resolution consenting to the pledge of the full faith and credit of the county on the aforesaid bonds;
and
WHEREAS the said drainage project is immediately necessary to protect and preserve the
public health and, therefore, it is in the host interest of the County of Oakland that said bonds be
sold.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of Chapter 20 of the Drain Code
of 1956, as amended, the Oakland County Board of Comissioners does hereby irrevocably pledge the
full faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest
on the Caddell Drainage District Drain Bonds, and does agree that in the event any public corporation
assessed shall fail or neglect to account to rho County Treasurer of the County of Oakland for the
amount of any special assessment Installment and interest, when due, then the amount thereof shall
be advanced kimediately from county funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to immediately make
such advancement to the extent necessary.
2. In the event that, pursuant to said pledge of full faith and credit, the County of
Oakland advancesout of county funds, all or any part of said installment and interest, it shalt be
the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County of Oakland, to take all actions
and proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such
sums so paid.
3. All resolutions and ports of resolutions insofar as the same may be in conflict With
the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted.
YEAS: Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt,
Moore', Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra,
Doyon, Fortino. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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1,11sc, 85015
By Plann1ug and Mu] iding Commit- ee
1N RE: Sewer, Water and Solid Waste - SOLID WASTF MANW,EMENT PLAN LEGAL SERV$CES FROM JANUARY 1, 1985 ra DECEMBER Cl, i985
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Choliperson, Ladies ard Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 64 of the Ptiklir Acts of 1978 requires the preparation of county solid waste
management plans; and
WHEREAS this Board, with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution No. 8905 on April 5, 1979,
filed a Notice of Intent to prepare such a plan with the Michigan Deportment of Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS this Board , with the adopt ion of Miscellaneous Resolution No. 82228 on August 5, 1982,
adopted a county solid waste management plan; and
WHEREAS this Board, with the adoption of several miscellaneous resointiohs, the most recent
being Miscellaneous Resolution No. 84018, has ugployed the law firm of Dickinson, Wright, Moon, VanDusen
and Freeman for legal services riecess,ary for the Implementation of the solid waste management plan for
the period ending December 31, 19E14; and
WHEREAS it is (he recommendation oi the oil ice or Corporation Counsel that the law firm of
Dickinson, Wright, Moon, VdnOnsen and Freoman be retained as legal counsel in order that continuitV
he maintained; and
WHEREAS the Planning dnd Building Committee concurs with Corporation Counsel's recoMmendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED. that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and Is hereby authorizod and directed to execute an agreement for legal services by and between the
County of Oakland and Dickintion, Wright, Moon, VanDusen and Freeman.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the of date of agreement shall be January 1, 1985.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the maximum fee for legal services for the period covered by this
resolution shall not exceed the sum- of $50,000.00, as per the attached schedule of fees. -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Corporation Counsel is hereby authorized and
directed to act as the County's representative with respect to the work performed under this agreement.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, F move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
IN RE: (Miscellaneous Resolution P85015) Sewer, Water and Solid Waste - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
LEGAL SERVICES FROM JANUARY I, 1985 TO DECEMBER 31, 1985
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI -C of this Board, the Finance Committee has revieWed Miscellaneous
Resolution #85015 and finds:
1) The Sewer, Water and Solid Waste Division has requested to retain the law firm of
Dickinson, Wright. Moon, VanDusen and Freeman as legal counsel fbr implementation of the solid waste
management plan, fbr a fee not to 'exceed $50,000 in 1985,
2) $50,000 is available in the 1985 Amended Budget, Solid Waste Unit, Professional Services
line-item (4-10100-142-15-00-3128).
FINANCE COMMITTEE
C. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Hassberger the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be adopted.
AYES: Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Mobre, Olsen,
Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb-, Wilco-x, Caddell, Doydn, FOrtinb, Gosling. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, With Fiscal Note attached,
was adopted.
Misc. 85065
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: EMS and Disaster Control Division - STATE DISASTER CONTINGENCY FUND REIMBURSEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland Cotinty, Michigan, is a political subdivision within the State of Michigan
with an official Emergency Preparedness Plan in compliance with Section 19 of the Emergency Prepared-
ness Act, Act 390, Public Acts of 1976.
WHEREAS Oakland County sustained severe losses of major proportions brought on by the ice
storm resulting in the following conditions: estimated damages of $33 million to trees, houses,
commercial and public property.
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WiltREAS Oakland County Board of Commissioaers certife ,„. that the. Conoty Emergency Pre-
paredness Pidn w.),. implemented at the onset of the disaster on January I, €965 and all applicable
disaster relief Circe' identifir'd therein were exhaused.
WHEREAS as a direct result oI" the disarer. public damage and exoenditures were extra-
ordinary and place <a unrea,onaiv qreat linanclal burden on Oak arid County totaling about. S800,000.
NOW 1HERFEORE RE. IT ,tSOLVED hit Oakland County d.oard or Commissioners requests the
Governor to reimburse the maximum amount 1110wahle 020.000) n.. rid County from the State Disas-
ter Contingency fund pursuant to Section 19. 390, Pub“,. A..:ty. of l976.
FURTHERMORE, Daniel T. Murphy is autheriirA N.) execute f..r and in behalf of Oakland County
the application for financial as and to provide m-.) the State any information required for -
that purpose.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public: Services Comrlttee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James L. Lanni. Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Olsen, Page,-
Pernick, Price, React] 3, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Fortino, Golieg, Hassberger. {20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85066
By Public...Services Committee
IN RE: EMS and Disaster Control Division - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - CITY OF SOUTHFIELD
To the Oakland County Board of Commis ,.ioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution Number 7865,
-7971 and 8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of the costs in purchasing sirens to be
utilized within the Oakland County Tornado Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as has been the
policy previously established by the Board of Conmlissioners by various Miscellaneous Resolutions
whereby local units pay seventy-five percent and the County twenty-five percent t,ith the County
being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield, per the attached Purchase Agreement, has requested to
participate in the Siren System; and
WHEREAS the City of Southfield has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of the total esti-
mated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the City of Southfield agrees
that Oakland County will retain ownem,hip of any sirens and will be responsible for the maintenance
and the electrical costs for said siren purchased under this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the appropriation of $3,758.00, consistent with the attached budget as Oakland County's match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is contingent.. upon
the execution of the attached written agreement between the County and the City of Southfield,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be and is hereby authorized to execute
said agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written quarterly progress reports be presented to the Public
Services Committee by the Manager of the Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Control Division
and to the balance of the members of the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 85067
By Public Services Committee
IN RE Economic Development Group - RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA
(C.W. SCHNEIDER PROJECT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladles and Gentlemen,
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to alleviate and pre-
vent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises
in order to strengthen and revitalize the County's economy and to encourage the location and exonsion
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of such enterprises to provide needed service-. and facilities to the County and its residents; and
WHERLAS the Economic Development Corpoiations Act, Act Mo. 338 of the Michigan Public
Acts of 1974, as amagcb-A (the "Actl provides a means for the encouragement of such preject5 in
this County through the C.:unty's Economft Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS th,, CDC has cottmteml proceedings under the Act fon the benefit of such a pro-
ject C.W. Schneider Proiec0 ,.1nd has designdted LO this board of Commissioners a Project Area and
Project District Area for its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE tT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD Of COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
I. The Prolec: Ared, as described ir Exhibit A attached he as designated by the EGG
to this Board be and is hereby certified as dpproved.
2. That it having been determined that the territory surrounding said designated Project
Area will not be signiticantiy affected by the Project braise the surrounding territory is devoted
to commerciallindustrial uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and boundaries-
coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved he hereby established.
3. That, it having been determined that there are less than eighteen (18) residents, reel
property owners, or repre:-,entatives of establishments located within the Project District Area, a ..
Project CitiYens Di ,Arict Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(0 of the Act.
A. That the County Clerk be, and is hereby, directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Secretory of the Board of the EDC,
The Public Services Committee, by Jame:: E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves for adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Skarritt the resOltitiOn be adopted'.
YEAS: R.Kahn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price,
Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
Resolution declared adopted.
Misc. 85068
By Public Services Committee
1ff RE: Economic Development Group - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL. EDC. DIRECTORS
(C.W. SCHNEIDER PROJECT)
To the Oakland County Board. of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the Board of Directors
of The Economic Development Corporation of the County el Oakland designating a Project Area arid
Project District Area for a project (C.W. Schneider Project) under the Economic Development Cor-
porations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the. "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive of the County
of Oakland of Iwo additional directors to the Board of said Economic Development Corporation in
connection with said Project, in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
1. The appointments of Roger Knapp and William Potere, Jr., who are representative of
neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board
of Directors of The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby confirmed
in accordance with Section 4(7) of Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended.
Roger Knapp and William Potere, Jr. shall cease to serve when the Project for which they are appointed
is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is compieted in accordance with the Project Plan therefor,
2. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed,
but only to the extent of such conflict.
3. The County Clerk be and is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of this
resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the Economic Development Corporation. .
The Public Services Committee, by James E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves for adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
Moved by Lanni supported by Nelson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick,
Price, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
Resolution declared adopted.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James F. Lanni, Chairperson
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Elise. 85069
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Economic Deve lopment Group - RESOLUTION APPROV1NE PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA
(MERCYCARE HEALTH SERVICES CENTER PROJEC1 321
To the Oakland County Board of Conissiowtrs
Mr. Chai'ritterson, Ladies And Geutl...uet:
WHEREAS there exists in Ihe County of O•klAnd the t•-- projects to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment, to diist dud retain inustrial and commercial enter -
prises in order to strengthen and revitalize the rouimy's to encourage the location
and expansion of such enterprise-, to provide needed servftc, ol P ieciiities to the County and
its residents; and •
WHEREAS the E.conomic Devc:lopmenf Compel at Act, Act Na. 338 of the Michigan Public
Acts of 97t, as amended (the "Act") provides d me.tre, for the encouragement of such projects in
this County through the County's Economic Development Corporation (the "EDC") and
WHEREAS the FOC has commenced proce ed eqs under the Act for the benefit of such a pro-
ject (MercyCare Health Services Center Project #2) and has designated to this Board of Comis-
sioners a Project: Area and Project District Area for its approval,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSlONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
1. The Project Area, as described in Exhibit A attached hereto, as designated by the EDC
to this Board be and is hereby c.ertified as approved.
2. That it having been determined that the territory- surrounding said designated Project
Area will not be significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted
to commercial/industrial uses, 0 Project District Area having the same description as and boundaries
cotfminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby established.
3. That it having been determined that there are less than eighteen (18). residents,, real
property owners, or representatives of establishments located wfthin the. Project Distrfct Area, a
Project Citizens District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(h) of the Act.
4. That the County Clerk be, and is thereby, directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
The Public Services Committee, by James E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves for adontien of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Richard Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
YEAS: Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perhirk, Price, Rewold,
Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Doyen, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni.- (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
Resolution declared adopted.
Misc. 85070
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Economic Development Group - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS
(MERCYCARE HEALTH SERVICES CENTER PROJECT 7/2)
To the Oakland County Beard of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the Beard of Directors
of the Economic. Development Corporation of the County of Oakland designating a Project Area and
Project DiStrict Area for a project (MercyCare Health Services Center Project #2) under the Economic
Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act)t
and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive of the County
of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of said Economic DeYeiopment Corporation in con-
nection with said Project, in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
I. The appointments of Deborah J. Gray and Patrick M. Dohany, who are representative of
neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board
of Directors of The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby confirmed
in accordance with Section 4(2) of Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended.
Deborah J. Gray and Patrick M. Dohany shall •cease to serve when the Project for which they are
appointed is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is completed in accordance with the Project Plan
therefor.
2. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed,
but only to the extent of such conflict.
3. The County Clerk be and is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of this
resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
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The Public Services Committee, by James E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves for adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
YEAS: McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarri
Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, dassherger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
Resolution declared adopted.
Misc. 85071
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Economic Development Group - RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA
(OEORGETOWNE PROPERTIES PROJECT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to alleviate and prevent
conditions of unemploymenT, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order
to strengthen and revitalize the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts
of 1974, as amended (lhe "Act") provides a means for the encouragement of such projects in this County
through the County's Economic. Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit of such a project
(the Georgetowne Properties Project.) and has designated to this Board of Commissioners a Project Area
and Project District Area tor its approval,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
I. The Project Area, as described in Exhibit A attached hereto, as designated by the EDC
to this Board be and is hereby certified as approved.
2. That, it having been determined that the territory surrounding said designated Project
Area will not be significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted
LO commerical uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and boundaries coterminous
with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby established.
3. That, it having been determined that there are less than eighteen (18) residents, real
property owners, or reprc-sentatives of establishments located within the Project District Area, a
Project Citizens District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
B. That the County Clerk be, and is hereby, directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
The Public Services Committee, by James E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves for adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC. SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
YEAS: Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron,
Caddell, Doyon, Fortino, Cosling,-flassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
Resolution declared adopted.
Misc. 85072
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Community Development Division - OAKLAND LIVINGSTON . HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
TO THE PEARL. WRIGHT SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 1183170 (June 23, 1983) approved by the Board of Commissioners
recognized the need LO provide funds for services to the senior citizens of the Charter Township of
- Royal Oak; and
WHEREAS the Funds will be used to continue the operation of the Pearl Wright Senior Citizen
Center located in Royal Oak Township to provide transportation, nutritional service and staff support
for senior citizens, especially the low-income and minorities located in Royal Oak Township; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Development Advisory Council unanimously recommends
the approval of the contract; and
WHEREAS the Community Development Division will directly administer $13,124.00 of the
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Charter Township of Rely.] Oak's communi (y devetcpment funds for ervices provided to the Pearl Wright
Senior Citizen Center.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oak and County Board of Commissioners outhorize the
Chairperson of the BnalA of Commisioner', to exe ,n.ule the attached agreement with the Oakland Living-
ston Human Service. Agency or implementation.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services CommiLtee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution. •
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James F. Lanni, Chairperson
Copy of Contract and Attachment A on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Lanni supported by Hassberger the resolution be adoptedn
AYES: Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron,
Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald,
McPherson, Moffitt. (24)
NAYS: None. (0.)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc.85073
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Community Development Division - 1983 EMERGENCY JOBS BILL FUNDS RECAPTURE PROCESS AND CRITERIA
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution 116961 of January 23, 1975 declared
its intention to become designated as an Urban County under the Federal Housing and Community Develop-
ment Act of 1974, as amended; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution 1183169 of June 23 and June 30, 1983
allocated a grant amount of $2,137,000 in Federal funds to 46 participating communities as a result of
the "Emergency Jobs Appropriation Bill of 1983," Public law 98-8. and
WHEREAS these participating communities were advised that the intent of the legislation was
to meel the objective', of the COOP program, obligate dnd disburse funds as rapidly as possible,
utilize funds to the extent practicable in high unemployment areas and utilize funds to maximize
creation of new employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has notified the Count' of
Oakland that all Emergency Jobs Di 11 funds must be expended in accordance with the intent of Congress
and by December 31, 1985; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Development Advisory Council recommends approval of
the agreement; and
WHEREAS the Community Development DiVision's Jobs Bill Status Report as of December 31, 1984
for Part II, Special Activitie -s indicates both the slow movement of some of these projects and the
lack of current documentation evidencing the fulfillment of projected jobs associated with the project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Boardof Commissioners approves the
Recapture Process and Criteria for the Pact II Special Activity Funds in accordance with the attach-
ment.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, 1 move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt,
Moore. (23)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Per",orinel Committee
IN RE: Animal Control Division - VETERINARIAN CONTRACT RENEWAL AND REVISION, (Miscellaneous
Resolution #85024)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairper],on, Ladies and Gentlemen':
The PerSonnel Committee ., having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution /185024, reports with the
recommendation that the. resolution be adopted with the following amendment:
To add an additional paragraph to state "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete one (1) vacant
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Animal Shelter Attudant position (N00465) in the Kennel unit.,"
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of he Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
repo
BERSONNEL COMMITTEE.
john J. McDonald, Chairperson
Misc. 8.5024
By Public. Servicei, CoHEria
IN RE: Animal Coot rat niviion - VETERINARIAN CONTRACT RENEWAL AND REVISION
To the Odkland County Board oi Commi ,,sioners
Mr. Chairperson. L..idies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commisioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #8581 autho-
rized the management reorqiinia.ltion for the Animal Control Division; and
WHEREAS the management reorganization includes, in part, engaging a licensed Veterinarian
to carry out County responsibilities under various Michiqan laws; and
WHEREAS Sus an J. Alexander, D.V.M. was engaged by the County for the period ending February 28,
1985; and
WHEREAS it is in- the interest of the County to renew the contract with Susan. J. Alexander,
D.V.M.; and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division and Department of Management and Budget have researched
the services performed by the Veterinarian and have found that additional services could be per
with cost savings to the County; and
WHEREAS the Veterinarian and Animal Control Division concur on these services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorized the
renewal and revision of the attached contract with Susan J. Alexander, D.V.M.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County- Executive and ChairperSOn" of the Board are herewith
authorized LO stun the contract on behalf of the County.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Copy of Contract on file in County Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
IN RE: (Miscellaneous Resolution #85024) Animal Control Division - VETERINARIAN CONTRACT RENEWAL AND
REVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant. to Rule XI'C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 1185024 and finds:
1) The proposed Veterinarian Professional.Services Contract covers the period March 1, 1985
through February 28, 1986,
2) The Animal Control Division requests to increase the Veterinarian Professional Services
contract by an amount of $9,650 to include performance of euthanasia services,
3) In exchange, the Division requests to delete one (1) Animal Shelter Attendant position
00465) currently vacant in the kennel unit, and to decrease salary and fringe benefits by an amount
of $18,098,
4) The proposof results in a net annual savings of $8,488,
5) The Animal Control Division's 1985 Budget be amended as follows:
4-22100-178-05-00-1001 Salaries $(11,927)
4-22100-178-05-00-2075 Workers Comp. (164)
-2076 Group Life (53)
-2077 Retirement (1,967)
-2078 Hospitalization (2,775)
-2079 FICA (841)
-2080 Dental (335)
-2081 Disability (1 5)-
-2082 Unemployment (21)
-(6,171T
4-22100-178-01-00-3128. Professional Services 9,650
-909 -01-00-9900 Contingency 8,448
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
0. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Aaron the Personnel Committee Report be accepted.
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A sufficient rmijority ildving voted t.1 -efor, the report .-ms accepted.
Moved by Lanni ,,upportnd by Skarritt. ihr resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be adopted.
Moved by Luini supper oil by Webb the re ,,olution be amended by adding an additonal paragraph
to read: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to de etc one (1) vacant An Shelter Attendant position (#00465)
in the Kennel Unit."
A suffTcient majority having voted therefor, the aMendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended
AYES: Olsen, Page, Pernick, Price, Rewotd, Skarcirt, Webb,- Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Flassberger, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt,
Moore, Nelson. (23)
NAYS: None. 070
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resOlution, as amended and with Fiscal
Note attached, was adopted.
FISCAL REPORT
By Finance Committee
IN RE: (Miscellaneous Resolution #85025) Animal Control - ESTABLISH RATE INCREASES - MUNICIPALITIES
DISPOSAL CONTRACTS
To the Oakland County Board of Comnissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies arid Gentlemen:
Pursuant to . Rnio XT-C—Clf this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #85025 and finds:
I) A cost analysis- has determined that the increased rates would continuo to recover 100%
of the cost for contracted disposal, consistent with County policy relative to municipality disposal
contracts.
2) Disposal-Live Current Rate Proposed Rate
Salary $3.23
Fringe Benefits 1.32 1.24
Operating 1.07 1.24
Total Charge. $5.62
Disposal-Dead
Salary $3-23 $3.28
Fringe Benefits 1.32 1.24
Operating .62 .77
Total Charge $5.17 $5,29
3) The requested contract prices have been incorporated in the 1985 Adopted revenue budget,
therefore the request contains no further financial implications to the 1985 Adopted Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, ChaiTperson
Misc. 85025
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Animal Control - ESTABLISH •RATE INCREASES - MUNICIPALITIES DISPOSAL CONTRACTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners .
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division administers the provisions of P.A. 339
of 1919 as amended (the Dog Law); and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division renders services to local jurisdictions on Purchase of
Service Contracts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commis s ioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #83327,
dated November 17, 1983, established a•unit price of $5.17 for disposal of small dead animals and
unit price of $5.62 for live small animals .; and
WHEREAS iho Oakland County Animal COntroi Division and the Department of Management and
Budgt have determined through a cost analysis that these fees should be increased to a unit price
of $5.29 for disposal of small dead animals -and a unit price of $5.76 for live small animals be
charged; and
WHEREAS the government of Oakland County would recover 100% of its costs for disposal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
establish a unit price of $5.29 for disposal of small dead animals and a unit price of $5.76 for
live small animals be charged to municipalities purchasing Service Contracts with the Oakland County
Animal Control Division.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, MairpoTo'n
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Moved by Lanni supported by Webb the tesolni.ion, with Fiscal Note attached, be adopted.
AYES: Page, Bernick_ Roweld, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Calandro, Doyon, Gosling,
Hassherger, Hobart, R. Kohn, Lanni, taw, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen. (20)
NAYS: Price, Fortino, Moore, (3)
A sulticiei“ majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, was
adopted.
FISCAL REPORT
By Finance Committee
IN RE.: (Miscellaneous Rosoiution //85026) - Animal Control Division - ESTABLISH RATE DECREASE -
MUNICIPALITIES BOARD AND CARE CONTRACTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissionrs
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Genttemen:
Pursuant to Ree XI -'C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 585026 and finds:
1) A cost analysis has determined that this tee decrease would continue to recover 100%
of the cost for contracted hoard and care, consistent with County policy relative to municipality
board and care contracts.
2) Current Rate Proposed Rate
Salary $3.23 $3.28
Fringe Benefits. 1.32 1.24
Operating . 3.02 3.02
TOTAL CHARGE $7.57 $7.-5 24
3) The requested contract price has been incorporated in the 1985 Adopted revenue budget,
therefore the request contains no further financial implications to the 1985 Adopted Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Misc. 85026
By Public Survice.s Cr.rmmittee
IN RE: Animal Control - ESTABLISH RATE DECREASE - MUNICIPALITIES BOARD AND CARE CONTRACTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Ceritieawn:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division administers the provisions of P.A. 339 .
or 1915, as amended (the Dog Law), and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division rend(4,-.'s services to local jurisdictions on Purchase of
Service Contracts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of CoMmissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution 583328, dated
November 17, 1983, estahlkhed a unit price of $7.57 per day to be charged for board and care; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County AnimeI Control Division and the Department of Management and
Budget have determined through A cost one that this fee should be decreased to a unit price of
$7.54 per day to be chat p d for board and care; and
WHEREAS the government of Oakland County would recover ION of its Costs for such board
and care.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of COmmissioners does hereby
establish a unit price of $7.54 per day for board and care to he charged • to municipalities purchasing
Service Contracts with Oakland County Animal Control Division.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Commitee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution:
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E.Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Moore the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached; be adopted
AYES:. Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Calandro, Doyoh, Fortino,.
Goslinu, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law,. McDonald', McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen,
Page. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient Majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached;
was adopted.
Mr. Olsen .requested Ralph Nelson Present the following resolution on behalf of the General
Government Committee and the Board of Commissioners:
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By General Government Committaie
IN RE; MEMORIAL RESOLUTION - JOHN H.. PETERSON
To the Oakland County Board id Commissioners
WHEREAS John IL Pete(smn ,er•ed as a member of the Oaklaad County Board of Commissioners
Itom 1977 through 1982, repret-ienfing citizens of the greiAer Rochester area: and
WHEREAS John Peterson wai, a Commissioner who not only conscientiously served his own
..onstituericy, but who served all of thc citizens of Oakland County through his tireless efforts to
help those who were less fortunte, and through his pride in the accomplishments of Oakland County.,
kept coliiii,tant viyil to find ways to make Oakland County a better place to work and live; and
WHEREAS John Peterson's dedication to the people of Oakland County did not end with his
retirement rrom the Board of Commii..sionrs as he continued to serve on several advisory councils and
hoards, always giving of himself for Me betterment of us all.
NOW THEREFORE ), Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
on behalf of the entire Hoard, do hereby extend condolences to John's wife, Mary, and to the John
Peterson family; and I hereby order that the foregoing memorial resolutien be spread upon the pro-
ceedings of this meeting and that a comlified copy, affixed with the seal of the County of Oakland
be given to the Peterson tamily.
Mr. Chairperson, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
The resoiution was unanimously adopted,
Mt. Olsen requested Dorothy Webb present the following resblution on behalf of the General
Government CommiUee and the Board of Commissioners:
Misc. 85075
By General Government Committee
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Donald R Geary served on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from 1981-l984,
representing the citi/ens of fetndale; and
WHEREAS Donald Geary 's service on the Board of Commissioners included his membership on
the Health and Human Resources Committee, Public Services Committee, Jail.Study Sub -Committee, and
the Community Demelopment Advisory Council, and
WHEREAS during his two terms on tho Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner
Geary served with distinction and honor and brought to this Board his great insight on law enforce -
ment issues garnered from his many years of service as a police officer and Chief of the Ferndale
Police Department; and
WHEREAS Don Geary's dedication to the people he represented and his fairness to the people
he worked with woo him many friends and admirers.
NOW THEREFORE 1, Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
on behalf of the entire Board, do hereby extend its condolences to Don's - wife, Dorothy, and to Donald
R. Geary's family; and I hereby order that the foregoing Memorial Resolut i on be spread upon the pro-
ceedings of this meeting and that a certified copy, affixed with the seal of the County of Oakland
be given to the Geary family.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adOption. of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Olsen requested all membdrs stand for a moment of silence in memory of John H. Peterson
and Donald R. Geary.
Misc. 85076
By Mr. Moore
. IN RE: Corporation Counsel - NOTIFICATION OF LITIGATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is becoming increasingly involved in a growing number of
legal actions; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners needs to be informed of all lawsuits brought by Oakland
County and all those brought against Oakland County on a timely basis; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel's Office maintains records on all pending litigation by and
against the County of Oakland.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that. the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
direct that the Office of Corporation Counsel notify the Board of Commissioners, through written
report to its Finance Committee, of every lawsuit brought by the County of Oakland and of every
legal action filed against the County of Oakland, and that such report be submitted on at least a
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 28, 1985
monthly basis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Office of Corporation Counsel be further directed to inform
the Board of Commissioners, through written report to its Finance Committee, of the final disposition
of all such legal matters.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Walter Moore, Commissioner, District #7
Dorothy M. Webb, Richard G. Skarritt, John J. McDonald,
Lawrence R. Pernick, Roy Rewold, Rue] E. McPherson,
David L. Moffitt, James A. Doyon, Ann M. Hobart,
Hubert Price, Jr., John E. Olsen, Betty Fortino,
W. A. Hassberger, John P. Calandra, James E. Lanni,
G. William Caddell, D.C., Ralph Nelson,
Richard D,Kuhn, Jr., Richard R. Wilcox, Thomas A. Law,
Marilynn E. Gosling, Dennis M. Aaron
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 85077
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: Safety Division - RECIPROCITY FOR OUT-OE-STATE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS special places are marked on parking lots which may only be used by handicapped
persons with certificates or license plates issued by the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS each year many handicapped persons from other states visit Oakland County and park
in special parking spaces without realizing that their out-of-state handicap pervilt4_ahd/et talg-S'Art
not valid in Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
approve the policy of honoring in all marked handicapped parking spaces on County property, not only
valid handicapped certificates or license Oates of Michigan residents, but also all valid out-of-
state handicapped certificates or license plates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk be and hereby is directed to send a certified
copy of this resolution to all State Legislators representing Oakland County and the County's Legis-
lative Agent urging such reciprocal arrangements for handicap parking for the entire State of Michigan.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John J. McDonald, Commissioner District #27
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
Copy of the Board Referrals made by the Chairperson are on file in the County Clerk's Office.
The Chairperson announced the time for the next two Board meetings will be March 14, 1985
at 9:30 a.m. and March 28, 1985 at 7:30 p.m.
The Board adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
Lynn D. Allen Richard R. Wilcox
Clerk Chairperson
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