HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1985.04.18 - 7270OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
April 13, 1985
Mneriug called to order by Cha1rperson Richard R. Wilcox at 9:48 a.m. in the Courthouse
Audifor;nm, 1200 N. Telegraph Rood, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by John P. Cz.tiandro.
Pledge or Allegiance ro the Flag.
Roll called.
PRLSENT: Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, Richard Kuhn,
Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Perinoff, Pernick,
Remold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox. (73)
ABSENT: Aaron, Moore, Page, Price. (4) (Mr. Price absent with notice)
Quorum present.
Moved by Nelson supported by Moffitt the minutes of March 14 and March 28, 1985 be
approved as printed.
A sufEicieut majority having voted therefor, the motion carried, and the minutes are approved
as printed.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Skarritt the Journal for the January Session be approved and
closed and the January Seas ion stand adjourned sine die.
A sill licient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried,
Lynn D. Allen Richard R. Wilcox
Clerk Chairperson
APRIL SESSION
April 18, 1985
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Caddell, Calandra Doyon, Fortino, Cosii -ng, Hassberger, Hobart, Richard Kuhn,
!:41sall Rohn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson; Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perineff,
Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox. (25)
ABSENT: Aaron, Price. (2) (Mr. Price absent with notice)
011n /.r111.11 )1 .
Moved by Rewotd supported by Perinolf the rules be suspended to consider the following
items on the Supplemental Agenda:
FINANCE
I. Management and Budget Department - 1985 Equalization
2. State Board of Equalisation Heating Appointments
3. Health Division - 1984/85 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Reimbursement Contract.
4, Health Oivkion - 1985 Household Hazardoes Wate Recycling and Disposal Program Grant
Award
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PUBLIC SERVICES
I. Misc. Res. #85089, Shoe FE Department - Expansion of Oakland County Jail
2. Misc. Res. N85I06, Traffic Improvement Association of Oakland County - Funding
For a CoiltereilcI to Develop o Countywide System for Police Traffic Services
Evaluation
3. Sheriff's Department - Disposition of Property Held by Sheriff
11. Establishment of a Victim-W/tness Unit in the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office
5. Community Development DiVision - Criteria for the Recapture and Reallocation of
Commercial fv;sitance Program (CAP) Funds from the CAP Target Communities
6. Communiy Development Division - Reallocation of Recaptured Jobs Bill Funds in the
Amount ,r $96,927.50
7. District Court. - County As,..,umption o! Admini.-.trative Responsibility of the 45-B
District Court
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Misc. Res. a5088,- Institutional and Human Services Department - Step One Services
Program Revi ions
PLANNING AND BUILDING .COMMITTEE
1. Department of Sewer, Water and Solid Waste - Offer to Purchase Real Estate - Evergreen
Farmington Sewage Di ,...posal _System
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
--1-..--MisC.-185059, Oakland County Employees Retirement Commission - Changes to
Oakland County Employees' Retirement. Allowance - Automatic Provision
AYES: McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moor(!, Nelson, Olsen, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold,
Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fort i nn, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn,
S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted thevelor, the motion to suspend the rules carried.
Moved by Nelson supported by Webb the amended agenda be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted Owrefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Pernick presented a Proclamation to Dr. Wilfred Webb.
Mr. Pernick presented "The State of Oakland County Government - A Democratic Perspective",
Misc. 85112
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Management and Budget Department - 1985 EQUALIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the .ctaff of the Equalization Division of the Management and Budget Department has
examined the assessment roll of the several townships and cities within Oakland County to ascertain
whether the real and personal property ih the respective townships and cities has been equally and
uniformly assessed at true each value; and
WHEREAS based on its findings, the manager of the Equalization Division has presented to the
Finance Committee the recommended 1985 Equalization VOIUC5 which adds to or deducts from the valuation
of the taxable property in the several township , and cities on amount as, in its judgment, will pro-
duce- a sum which represents the lino cash value thereof; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee in accordance with Rule xA8 or the Board of Commissioners
adopted January 25, 1985, has reviewed the Hndings and recommendations of the employees of the.
Equalization Division and conducted kcaring ,, to provide for local intervention into the equalization
no and
WHEREAS the Equalisation Factors listed on the attached report are the result of the fore-
going process and are tinr informiillion purposes only.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopts the 1985
Equalization and authorizes its certification by the Chairperson of the Board and further that it be
entered on the County records and delivered to the appropriate official of the proper township or
city.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William, Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Rewold he res( ution be adopted.
AYES: McPheron, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt,
Webb, Wilcox,Caddell, Calandro, noyon, -Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
Law, McConnell, McDonald. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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By Finance Committee
IN RE: • 51A11 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARING APPOINTMENTS
To the Oakldnd Coauly Board of Commissioners
Mr: Chairperson. Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of Act 106 of the Public-Acts of 1960, as amended, the
State Tax CommHsion will meet. in the City of Lansing at the Seven Story Office Building on Tuesday,
May 28, 1985 to hear representatives of the several counties pertaining to the State Equalized Value
for each county in the State; and
WHEREAS your Comr6ttee recommends that the Chairperson of the Committee be authorized to
appoint a subcommittee of lour (4) members, with the other members of the Committee being alternates,
the Equalization Manager and Corporation Counsel to appear, if necessary, before the State Tax Com-
nmRm; ion on behalf of the County of Oakland.
NOW 1HEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Act 106 of the Public Acts
of 1960, as amended, the following shall be appointed by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Co
represent the County of Oakland at the hearing of the State Tax Commission to be. held in the City
of LansTng on Tuesday, May 28, 1985, four (4) members of the Finance Committee, Equalization Manager,
Herman W. Stephens, and Corporation. Counsel, Jack Hays. •
Mr. Chairnerspn, on hellaIf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Hassherger the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt; Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb,
Wilcox, Caddell, Calandra, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell,
McDonald, McPherson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted,
Misc. 85.114
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Health Division - 1984-85 SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Con)miE,;sioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: .
WHEREAS the Michi-gan Department of Public Health has contracted with the Oakland County
Health Division for the last two fiscal years to provide counseling, referral and educational
services to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Families; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Public Health wishes to continue this contract for the
period October 1, 1984 through September 30. 1985; and
WHEREAS said contract adds no additional staff or resources; and
WHEREAS the reimbursement is included in the 1985 Adopted Budget and General Appropriations
Act as Health Division revenue; and
WHEREAS approval of said contract 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 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Reimbursement Contract in the amount: of $8,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
ho and is hereby author zed to execute said contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract has been reviewed and approved as to form by the
Office of Corpora ion Counsel.
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 Moore the resolution be adOptecL -
AYES; Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pcrinoff, Pernick, Rewoid, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox,
Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Eqrtino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law,
McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffift. (25)
NAYS: None. (D)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 85115
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Health Division - 1985 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PROGRAM GRANT AWARD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution /78155 requires the Finpnce Committee to review acceptance
of all grants that vary less than ten (I0) percent from the original grant application; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 1185099 authori7ed the grant applicatiOn to the Federal
Environmenta1 Protection Agency-Waste Management Branch in the amount of $27,369 for the period
March I, 1985 through December 31, 1985; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed said grant as approved by the Federal EnvirOh-
mental Protection Agency-Waste Management Branch and finds the award in the amount of $27,369, the
same as the application for the same tire period; and
WHEREAS application or acceptance of the grant does not obligate the County to any further
commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the 1985
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal Program Grant Award in the amoOnt of $27,369,
BE.rr FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be
and is hereby authorized LO 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 he Office or Corpora! ion Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1985 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
resofution.-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddeli, Chairperson
Copy oF Schedules I and It OR file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Caddell supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandra,
Doyon, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, Mctonnell, McDonald, McPherson,
Moffitt, Moore. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A Sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85059
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Oakland County Employees Retirement Commission - CHANGES TO OAKLAND couNTy EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT 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 de.ath 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
System entitled "Non-Duty Death Retirement Allowance - Automatic Provision" be amended to provide
as follows:
• Non-Duty Death Retirement Allowance - Automa tic Provision:
Section 29:
(a) Any member who is in the employ of the County for less than ten (I0) years.
but has vested in the County plan and (1) dies while in County employment and (2)
leaves a SPOUSE; the SPOUSE shall receive a retirement allowance computed in the same
manner in all respects as it the member had (1) retired the day preceding the date of
his death, not withstanding. that he might not have attained age 60 years, (2) elected
Option B provided in Section 27, and (3) nominated his SPOUSE as beneficiary, payable
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at the time Hie member would have been eligible to receive his benefit.
(k) Any member who continue., in he employ of the County for more than ten (10)
years„ but[ less than fifteen (15) years and (1) dies while in County employment and '
(2) leaves a SPOUSE: the SPOUSE ',ha 11 immediately receive a retirement allowance
computed in the ..AMe manner in all respects as if the member had (i) retired the day
preceding the date of his death. notwithstanding that he might not have attained age
60 years, (2) elected Option B in Section 27, and (3) nominated his SPOUSE as beneficiary.
(c) Any nember who continues in Lb e e0q)loy of the County on or after the date he
either (0 acquires fifteen (15) years of credited service, or (2) attains age. 60 years
and has ten (10) or more years of credited service, 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) leaves a SPOUSE; the SPOUSE shall immediately receive a
retirement allowance computed in the same manner in all respects as if the member had
(I) retired the day preceding the date of his death. notwithstanding - that he might
not have attained age 60 years, (2) elected Option A provided in Section 27, and (3)
nominated hit SPOUSE as benefiiiary.
(d) Any member who had fess than fifteen (15) years of County employment and has
left the employment of the County, hut has earned a Deferred Retirement and (1) dies
before reaching the. age at which he would have been eligible to receive a retirement
and (2) leaves a SPOUSE; the SPOUSE shall receive at the time the member would have
been eligible for the Retirement. Benefit, a retirement allowance computed in the same
manner in all respects as if the deferred member had (1) elected Option B provided in
• Section 27 and (2) noMinated his SPOUSE as beneficiary.
(e) Any member who had more than fifteen (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-have been eligible to receive -a retirement and -(2) -
loaves a SPOUSE; the SPOUSE shall receive at the time the member would have been
eligible for the Retirement Benefit; a retirement allowance computed in the same
manner in all re[ipects as if the deferred member had (1) elected Option A provided in
Section 27 and (2) nominated his SPOUSE- as beneficiary.
(f) No retirement: allowance shall be paid under - these sectionS on acCeUnt of the
death of a member if any benefits are paid or payable under Section 34 on the JegbUnt
of his death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendment to Section 29 of the Oakland County Employees'
Retirement System be effective July 1, 1988.
Mr. Chafrperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Oakland County Employees Retirement: Commission - CHANGES TO OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RE-
TIREMENT SYSTEM RULE 29: NON-DUTY DEATH RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE - AUTOMATIC PROVISION (Misc.- Res: 785059)
TO the Oakland County Board of COPOS5i0PerS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule X/-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 1185059 andfinds the proposed amendment to Retirement System Section 29 will have no fiscal
impact on the 1985 Budget. The estimated cost of this amendment is anticipated to be .237 of total
pay-roll. The Actuary slates that this amendment is fully Covered by Retirement System Assets. The
estimated cost would be $183,164 and would effect the 1587 Budget ; should these amendments not be
covered by Retirement System ASsetS.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. Willlam Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Gosling the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be
adopted.
AYES: Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandro, Fortino,
Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt,
Moore, Nelson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached,
was adopted.
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By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE:. Department 01 Sewer, Water and So? id Was to OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE - EVERGREEN -
FARMINGTON SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Conioner.s
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board eAablished the Evergreen -Farmington Sewage Disposal System, which
includes a pumping station at 22430 W. Ligh[ Mile Road, operated and maintainod by the Department
of Public- Works: mit
WHERLAS the Department f n1 Public Works also maintains a water system maintenance building
and storage area adjacent k) the pumping station site; and
WHEREAS this area will bp reduced due to the proposed widening of Eight Mile Road and
proposed improvements to the Evergreen -Farmington pumping station; and
WHEREAS this Board by Miscellanoot ut ion 1184020, authorized the negotiation of a
Purchase Agreement for he purchase of Lot 22, Leckeman's Subdivision,
WHEREAS Lot 22 has been appraised at $18,750; and
WHEREAS it is necessary 1_0 provide moving, dislocation and relocation costs to the owners;
and
WHEREAS the owner of said parcel will accept $19,000 purchase price and $7,800 moving,
dislocation and relocation costs; and
WHEREAS Donald W. Ringier, Manager of the Department of Sewer, Water and Solid Waste,
approves and recommends the purchaSe of said parcel from available project funds; and
WHEREAS the Department of Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved the Offer to
Purchase.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commits loners approves the acquisition of
LOL 22„ Lockeman's Subdivision, Southfield, for use in conjunction with the Evergreen -Farmington SOS
pumping station for the purchase price of $19,000 and moving, dislocation and relocation costs of
$7,800.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that. the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute said Offer to Purchase on behalf of the County.
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
Copy of Purchase Agreement on file in County Clerk's OFfice;
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Sewer, Water and Solid Waste Department - OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE - EVERGREEN -FARMINGTON
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM (Misc. Res. 1185103)
To the Oakland County Board or Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen; '
Pursuant to Rule XI -C of this Board, the Finance Committee: has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 785103 and finds:
I) This is a request to approve acquisition of Lot 22, Lockerman's Subdivision.
Southfield, for use in conjunction with the.Fvergreen-Farmington Sewage Disposal System,
2) Purchase price is $19,000 and moving, dislocation and relocation .costs are $7,800,
for a total project cost of $26,000,
3) Funding is available in the Department of Public Works - Water and Sewer Operation's
fund (83200) and the Evergreen -Farmington Sewage Disposal System Enterprise Fund (83275)-within the
Sower, Water, Solid Waste Division 1985 Budget, and therefore DO additional appropriation is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE•
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported hy Skarrftf the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be adopted.
AYES: Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewoid, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandro, Fortino,-
Gosling, Hassherger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt,
Moore, Nelson, Olsen. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached,
was adopted.
. REPORT
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: (Misc. Res. 1185089) She Department - EXPANSION OF OAKLAND COUNTY JAIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
After having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution//85O89, the Planning -and Building Committee
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reports with the recomlendation that the resolution be adopted.
ChoirperSon, on behalf or the Planning and Building Committee, I move the aeteptance
or the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Misc. 89089
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Sheriff Department - EXPANSION OF OAKLAND COUNTY JAIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson., Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is operating under a Consent Judgment
which require (hat the general population of the Oakland County Jail shall be no more than 450
inmates; and
WHEREAS when the Oakland County Jail was built in 1572, it was designed so that additional
prisoner cci is could be created in the lower level garage area; and
WHEREAS the basement garage orea could be relocated and that space identified to provide
more cells; and
WHEREAS one of the greatest needs is for a women's facility which includes all levels of
security, including housing for females assigned to work release.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
concept- of expanding the Oakland County Jail through renovation of the garage parking area and con-
struction of a women's facility and further authorizes a study and architectural plans to complete
said project..
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
Foregoing Tesolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - EXPANSION OF OAKLAND COUNTY JAIL .(Misc. Res. #85089)
TO the Oakland County Board oF Commissioners
MC. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #85089 and finds:
I. $75,000 available in the 1985 Capital Improvement Program - Miscellaneous Remodeling for
an architectural study and plans for the jail expansion and construction of a women's facnitY,
2. The Board of Commissioners appropriates $75,000 from the 1985 Capital Improvement Program-
Miscellaneous Remodeling for said project.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Gosling the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be adopted.
AYES: Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandro, Fortino, Gosling,
Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,- Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore,
Nelson, Olsen, Page. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, was
adopted.
ifisc- 85106
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Traffic Improvement Association of Oakland County 7 FUNDING FOR A CONFERENCE TO DEVELOP A
COUNTYWIDE SYSTEM FOR POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS proactive and reactive services are the only "products" traffic law enforcement
• has to offer and police administrators must constantly evaluate and develop employee skills in order
to effectively direct efforts in reaching a primary enforcement goal of deterring violations contribu-
ting to human and economic losses in Oakland County.
WHEREAS conference's with-a:significant majority of chiefs of police of Oakland County and
Sheriff Department staff have revealed that there currently exists no systematic procedures for Police
Traffic Services activity analysis capable of producing accurate performance evaluations with subsequent,
comprehensive programs of positiVe motiYalion and supervi son.
WHEREAS the lack of availability of acceptable performance standards for police traffic
services has represented a two-fold problem for police administrators in Oakland Count,?; I) internally,
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with respect to e!,tablihinq standar& of performance for employees which are regarded by labor as
neither Arbitrary, capricious nor unrew,onable, And 2) externally in periodic newspaper coverage which
has labeled perrormance standard., effor as enforcem,..rni "quotas" generating strong negative public •
react ion.
WHEREAS Oakland County chic Is of nolic.0, thrOn ,,h thP.ir associations, have renuested the
assistance of the Traffic Improvement Association (HA) in developing a countywide system of police
traffic activities analysis and performance evaluation Which would be sufficiently flexible to implement
in local police agencies from the smallest CO the largest.
WHEREAS a Strategic Planning Group comprised of local and state enforcement admini5trator:s
organi/ed by TIA concluded that there is a significant need for a countywide system of Police Traffic
Service‘, Performance Standards and that, as a first step in meeting this need, a conference should be
conducted for the purposes of: I) developing ii under,Aanding of the basic elements of commonly ac-
cepted performance apprakal pr wp-asls 2) detailing the uelvinta(los k> be gained in the adoption of
a countywide performance -Jaridard ,. system, 3) • outlining the steps nece,sory to creating such a system,
including the use of essential h.rwline data availnle through CUM'S And 11A, and LO, generating
active support of enlorcement administrator ,, in the -imbsegneni implementation of a flex be ystem of
-performance standards.
WHEREAS the proposed conference wOuld ho half day in length; would be conducted in the
latter part of April or early May; would include, panelists, leading police. admlnistratior author-
ities from Ihe national, state and local levels and would, as an absolute minimum, require an expendi-
ture of $2,875 for facilities, the printing of handout materials and the expenses Of consultants.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in the interest
or furthering a system which would reull_ in increased deterrence of traffic law violations contributing
to human and economic losses, support the proposed Police Traffic Services Performance Standards con-
ference will.) an appropriation not to exceed $2,875.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Coinmi ttee, I move the adoptlon- of the -- --
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee.
IN RE: Traffic Improvement Association of Oakland County - FUNDING FOR A CONFERENCE TO DEVELOP A
COUNTYWIDE SYSTEM FOR POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Mise. Res. 1185106) -
To the Oakland tounty Board of'Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: .
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this BoaMd, the Finance. Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 1185106 and finds funds in the amount Of $2,875 available in the 1985 Contingency Account
for support of the Police Traffic Services Performance Standards Conference.
Further, the Board of Commissioners appropriates $2,875 from the 1985 Contingency Account
and transfers said funds to the 1985 Traffic Improvement Association Non-Departmental Account as
follows:
909-01-00-9900 Contingency $(2,875)
904-01-00-9406 Traffic Improvement Association 2,875
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Perinotf the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandra Doyon, Gosling, Hobart,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff.
(22)
NAYS: Fortino, Moore. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85116
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY HELD BY SHERIFF
To the Oakland County Board of CourdssionerS
• Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff of Oakland County, by letter of April 3; 1985 has requested authority
from this Board to dispose of recovered stolen property which has been unclaimed for six months or
more after recovery, such authority being necessary pursuant to the provisions of Act 54 of the
Public Act of 1959, a; amended; said recovered stolen property to be disposed of by manner of public
auction to be held Saturday, May 4, 1985.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that authority to dispose of such unclaimed property be and
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the same is hereby granted to the Sheriff of Oakland County, such unclaimed property to be disposed
of in the manner prescribed in Act 54 of the Public Acts of 1959, as amended.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Service's Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Moore the resolution be adopted,
AYES: Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox-, Caddell, Calandra, Doyon, Fortino, Casting,
Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, .Moore,
NelsOn, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85117
By Public Services CoMmittee•
IN RE; ESTABLISHMENT OF A. VICTIM-WITNESS UNIT IN THE OAKLAND.COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime made the following . specific recom-
mendations with respect to prosecutors:
1. Prosecutors -should assume ultimate responsibility for informing: victims of the status
of a case from the Lime of the initial charging decision to determinations of parole.
2. Prosecutors have an obligation- to-briug tcthe attention of the views of
victims of violent crime on ball decisions, continuances, plea bargains, dismissals, sentencing, and
restitution. They should establish procedures to ensure that such victimS are given the opportunity
to make their views on theSe matters known.
3. Prosecutors should charge and pursue to the fullest extent- of the law defendants who
harass, threaten, injute,.or otherwise attempt to intimidate or retaliate against. victims or witnesses,
4. Prosecutors should strongly discourage case continuances.. When such delays are necessary,
procedures should be _established to ensure that cases are continued to dates agreeableto victims and
witnesses, that those dates are secured in advance whenever possible, and that the reasons for the
continuances are adequately explained.
5. Prosecutors' offices should use a victim and witness on-call system.
6. Prosecutors' offices should establish procedures to ensure the prompt return of victims'
property, absent a need for the actual evidence in court.
7. Prosecutors ' Offices should establish and maintain direct liaison with victim/witness
units and other victim service agencies.
8. Prosecutors most recognize the profound impact that crimes of sexual violence have on
both child And adult victims and their families; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecutor has proposed the establishment of a Victim-WitneSs
Unit in the Prosecutor's Office to implement the recommendations of the President's Task Force and
Lo administer the program of serving Circuit Court criminal subpoenas by mail; and
WHEREAS the program to serve Circuit Court criminal subpoenas by mail which has received
unanimous support from representatives of Oakland County police departments will cause significant
savings to local police departments in time and resources devoted to that function; and
WHEREAS the cooperation of victims and witnesses is the mainstay of prosecutorial effective-
ness; and
WHEREAS the Victim-Witness Unit will address in a meaningful way the heretofore neglect of
the official criminal justice system to witnesses, victims, and their families.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
concept of a Victim-Witness Unit in the Prosecutor's Office consisting of one director, three para-
legals, one typist; the Unit to be housed in Courthouse Tower with sufficient space for the full time
employees, 14 volunteer workers, a waiting room for witnesses and two interview rooms. •
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of .the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
PUBLIC SERVICES. COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
The chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Planning and
Building Committee. There were no objections.
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Misc. 85118
By Public. Services Committee
IN RE: Community Development Division - CRITERIA FOR THE RECAPTURE AND REALLOCATION OF COMMERCIAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) FUNDS FROM THE CAP TARGET COMMUNITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has been a recipient of Community Development Block Grant funds
from the U. S. Deparmnent of Housing and Urban Development since 1974 and has operated a residential
rehabilitation pogi am since 1916; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has established procedures
allowing Community Development Block Grant recipients to draw (in one lump sum) the funds designated
for property rehabilitation in their approved CDtG application in order to establish a Rehabilitation
Leveraging Fund with a private financial institution; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution #82283 of September 21,. 1982
adopted the basic concept of utilizing CoMmunity Development Block Grant funds to leverage private
financial resources for the rehabilitation of residential and commercial property;. and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution- 1183034 Of February 24, 1983
approved the creation of a commercial rehabilitation financing program with Community Development
Block Grant funds and.atithorized the Community Development Division to solicit lenders for a financial'
leveraging agreement; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution #8.4239 of August 30, 1984 approved
the Rehabilitation Leveraging Agreement with Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit for a program of
financing commerical property rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS 17 of the 48 communities participating in the County's Community Development Block
Grant program through Miscellaneous' Resolution #84211 of July 26, 1984 submitted proposals to partici-
pate with the County in the Commercial Assistance Program. (CAP)a and .
WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution 1185101 of March 28,1985 adopted
CAP goals and objectives; approved the targeting and allocation of CAP funds; adopted definitions for
commercial business district; approved the CAP commnity evaluation and selection criteria; and adopted
individual rehab project criteria; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #85107 authorizes the Oakland County Community Development
Division to select, with approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, up to 8. communities
for designation as CAP target communities.;
WHEREAS in response to the directive in Miscellaneous Resolution #85107, the County Community
Development Division has prepared a recapture and reallocation process for the CAP target communities;
and
WHEREAS the Community Development Citizens Advisory Council has recommended approval by
unanimous vote of the attached Commercial Assistance Program Recapture and Reallocation.Proceduresa
NOW THEREFORE BE FT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached Commercial Assistance Program (CAP) Recapture and Reallocation Procedures for the CAP target
communities.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, t move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMUTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Rewold the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell,. Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger,
Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore,. Nelson, Olsen,
Page, Perintaff, Pernick, Rewold. (25)
NAYS: None. -(0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85119
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Community Development Division - REALLOCATION OF RECAPTURED JOBS BILL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$96,927.50
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution #85090 of March 14 -, 1985 re-
captured Special Activity Jobs Bill Funds in the amount. of $96,927.50; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland by Miscellaneous Resolution #85091 of March 14, 1985 approved
Option Number III as the methodology to be used for the, reallocation of the recaptured Jobs Bill funds
in the anount of $96,927.50; and
WHEREAS the Community Development Division invited all 48 participating communities to submit
project proposals by April 1, 1985; and
WHEREAS the Community Development Division received 16 eligible project proposals and in
compliance with the Option Ill criteria, evaluated, scored and ranked the proposals by points scored
as reflected on the attachment; and
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WHEREAS the_ Oakland County Development Citizens Advisory Council recommends that the City
of Oak Park receive $46,000.00- and that the City of Auburn Hills receive the balance of 550,927.50
by a majority vote.
NOW THEREFORE BL IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners reallocate by
percentage of points received a prorated share of $96,927.50 recaptured Jobs Bill funds between the
three highest ranked community projects as listed or the attachment. Therefor, the funds are re-
allocated ro Orion Township (364;) $34,893.90, City of Auburn Hills (33%) $31,986.08 and City of
Madison Heights (31%) $30,047.52.
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 Susan Kuhn the -resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandra Ooyon, Fortino, Gosling,.Hassberger, Hobart,
R. Kuhn, S.: Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McCOnnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt-, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page,
Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt. (24)
NAYS: Periroff. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution.was adopted.
Misc. 85120
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: District Court - COUNTY ASSUMPTIONOf ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 45-B DISTRICT COURT
To the Oakland County Board of ComMissionens
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 45-B District Court is composed Of it component municipalities of Oak Park,
. Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak Township, is administered by the City of Oak . Park
and is a district court of the third class; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland administers and is the control unit for the 52-1, 52-2, 52-3
and 52-4 district courts pursuant to MCLA 600.8123, MBA 27A.8123; all district 'courts of the second
class; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution 118537 (adopted August 24,
1978) accepted- control unit responsibilities for the 52-4 District Court (Cities of Clawson and Troy)
which hod previously been scheduled to become the 49th District Court; and
WHEREAS the City of Oak Park has by resolution requested the County of Oakland to become the
control unit for the 45-8 District Court; and . .
WHEREAS the City of Oak Park has prepared (Attachement 81 and 82) proposed amendments to
MCLA 600.8101, at sag; MBA 27A.8101, et seq, to be introduced at the next session of the Michigan
Legislature, which would eliminate the 45-B District Courtya third-class district court, and add
the same as the 52-5 District Court, a second-class district court, with the County of Oakland to
be the control unit for the court; and
WHEREAS such a legislative change would result in the County of Oakland assuming fiscal
responsibility for the operating expense of said court as well as administrative responsibility for
personnel which would be transferred to the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS the unit of government [hat bears the cost of operation of these district courts
should receive all, or substantially a]l, of the revenues generated by such courts.
NOW THEREFORE BE. IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the
introduction of the proposed legislation which would change the 45-B District Court from a third-
class district court under the control of the City of Oak Park to the 52-5. District Court, a district
court of the second class, under the control and administration of the County of Oakland (Attachments
Ell and 82).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board - of CommisSioners requests legislative
amendments which would direct that all, or substantially all, of the revenUes generated- by the dis-
trict courts, for which the county is the controlling unit, be retained by the _county (Attachment B3)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland, upon enactment of the proposed amend-
ments to MCLA 600.8101, at sect, and the requested revenue distribution amendments, shall assume
fiscal responsibility For the 52-5 District Court and transfer the personnel from the 45-B District
Court to the County of Oakland.
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 Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government CoMmittee. There were
no•objections. •
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Misc. 85121
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Road Commission - SUPPORT AMENDMENTS TO ACT 51
To the Oakland County Board ol Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a State Needs Study has recently been produced by the Michigan Department of
Transportation, which study indicates that counties highway needs have increased; and
WHEREAS, under existing law, the allocation of Act 51 funds will sunset on September 30,
1985; and
WHEREAS certain amendatory jogislation has been proposed by the Oakland county Road CoM'
mission and the Urban Association of the County Rood Association of Michigan; And
WHEREAS such proposed amendatory legislation would accomplish the following: .
1. Amend the external formula of Act 51 of 1951 to provide that from the Michigan trans-
portation fund, the county rood commissions will receive 43.0:1„ the cities and villages will receive
22.1-C%,, and the stale trunkline fund will receive 34.6'Z.
2. Amend the urban formula of Act 54 of 1951 to increase the .urban fund from 105 to 155
of the Michigan transportation Funds allocated to county road commissions.'
3. Add a new section to Act 51 of 1951 to allocate all of the federal discretionary funds
to cities, villages, and county road commissions by adding those funds to the Federal Aid. Secondary
(FAS) and Federal Aid Urban System (FAUS) monies currently received by theselocal entities, using
the same distribution formula currently ln use by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
4. Amend that portion of Act 51 (Padden Amendment) which requires that 905 of the state
and federal monies returned to the county road commissions be spent for 'maintenance,'' by reducing
the ADT requirement for roods in federal urban areas and allowing for the paving of gravel roads.
5. Elimination of the gas tax credit for gasohol, thus establishing the tax on gasohol
at the full 15- per gallon-.
WHEREAS the. General Government - Committee believes that such proposed amendatory legislation
would be in the best interests of the County of Oakland and of the pribllc.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
support the above described proposed amended legislation.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, t move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
Moved by Olsen supported by Hossberger the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Caddell, Calandro, floyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn,
S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell,. McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff,
Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb. (25) .
NAYS: None, (0)
It sufficient majority, having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misv. 85122
By General GoVernment Committee
IN RE: HOUSE BILL 4367 (SUPPORT) FORGIVING COUNTIES OF 105 COMMUNITY PLACEMENT OBLIGATION PRIOR TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 1984
To the Oakland County Board 01 Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:.
. WHEREAS in 1977 the State Department of Mental 'Health began establishing community place-
ment homes for- mentally impaired and developmentally disabled residents with little, or no, not
to county governing bodies, thereby prohibiting proper consideration and inclusion in the
county budget process; and
WHEREAS the State Department of Mental Health subsequently claimed that county governments
have a retroactive liability for the share of the costs of these community placement services based
on the matching funds requirement of the Mental Health code; and
WHEREAS this claim of the state agency is contrary to the provision of the Uniform Budget
Act which prohibits county governments from adopting deficit budgets and requires strict adherence
to the upproprioLions process; and
WHEREA House Bill 4367, introduced last month, presents a reasonable approach to the
coMmunity placement funding issue by forgiving counties of any financial liability for community
placement - services prior to September 30, 1984.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that -the Oakland County Board of Commissioners takes a position
supporting House Bill 4367.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this .resolution be sent to all state legislators
represerailig Oakland County and to the County's Legislative Agent.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Genera! Government Committee, 1 move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
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Moved by Olsen supported by Webb the resolution be adopted,
AYES: Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Perniek, Rewold,
Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox. (214)
NAYS: None. (0)
PASS: Moffitt. (I)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85123
By General Government Committee
IN RE.: Board of Commissioners - FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING AND FEDERAL DEFICITS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: -
WHEREAS the proposed federal budget calls for the total elimination of the $8.6 billion
Revenue Sharing Program as parr of the federal deficit reduction effort; and
WHEREAS the Revenue Sharing Program is the most cost-efficient federai assistance• program
for local units of government and allows those units of government the most flexibility to meet the
needs of citizens within that local. government without outside interference; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners agrees that reduction of the federal
deficit is essential for the economic health of the nation; and
WHEREAS reduction of the federal deficit can be accomplished in several ways, some of
which are: a spending freeze at present levels for all departments, agencies and other elements in
the federal budget; a shared across-the-board reduction of all federal expenditures; a prioritization
5SIeM .6110Wing -all affvrcled agencies to have inpUr into the Selection -of program cuts;" also 'revenue
modifications, such as the renewal of the tobacco tax i the institution of a minimum tax on individuals
and businesses currently earning substantial amounts but paying no federal income taxes, and the
elimination of certain tax shelters,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County - Board of Commissioners supports a freeze
on all federal spending at present levels or an across-the-board reduction of all federal expenditures
subject to prioritization by the affected agencies.. Tkis action is favored in lieu of the total
elmination of high priority programs such as general revenue sharing:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the
United States, Michigan's U.S.. Senators and the Congressmen representing Oakland County.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsena Chairperson
Moved by Olsen supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted. (Mr. Olsen stated this is
a substitute resolution for 1185092,.presented previously)
AYES: Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt,
Webb, Wilcox, Caddell. (28)
NAYS: Nelson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By General Government Committee
IN RE: (Misc. Res. 7/85093) OPPOSITION TO THE ELIMINATION OF DEDUCTIBILITY OF NON-BUSINESS STATE AND
LOCAL TAXES FROM INCOME SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson,. Ladies and Gentlemen: -
The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution 7/85093, reports
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following amendments:
i) Add the words the taxing of amountspaid into the FICA tax, and" to the title to read,
"Opposition to the Taxing of Amounts Paid Into the FICA Tex and the Elimination of Deductibility of
Non-Business State and Local Taxes from Income Subject to Federal Income Tax."
2) Add the words "the taxing of amounts paid into the FICA tax, and" to the NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to read, that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes the taxing
of amounts paid into the FICA tax and the -eliMination of all or any part of the state and local tax
deductibility provisions in the Federal Internal Revenue Code."
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move, the acceptance of
the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
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Misc. 85093
By Betty J. Fortino
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO THE ELIMINATION OF DEDUCTIBILITY OF NON-BUSINESS STATE AND LOCAL TAXES FROM
INCOME SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX
To the Oakland County Board ol Commissioners
Mr. Chairpert,on, Lad c. and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the United States Congress, through amendments to the 1983 Local Government Assistance
Act, directed the U. S. Department of Treasury to undertake a study of revenue sharing and several re-
lated issues, which included the elimination or partial elimination of the deductibility of non-
business state and local taxes from ,inceme subject to federal income tax; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Treasury, in a separate action, included a provision for
elimination of all or part of the deductibility of state and local taxes in their recommended Federal
Tax Simplification Plan; and
WHEREAS the federal government, as part of their rationale for this action, is now con ,-
sidering this deductibility provision in the Internal Revenue Code as a $30 hi 11 ion subsidy of state
and local governments; and .
WHEREAS the primary purpose of this provision in. the Internal Revenue Code, which allows
the deduction of state and local tax From income subject to federal income tax, is to . avoid tax on
(axes or double taxation of U.S. citizens; and
WHEREAS the impact of deductibility on the decisions of state and local governments to
raise or lower taxce; is minimal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioner's opposes the
elimination of all or any part of the stale and local tax deductibility provisions in the Federal
Internal Revenuf. Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we convey to the President and the Congress our position that
this deductibility provision in the Inte-rhal ReVenO0--Code . protects A:fie-Tight of U.S.. Citizens-against
double taxation and does not consLitUte a subsidy to state and local governments.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption ol the foregoing resolution.
Betty Fortino, Commissioner District #5
Susan Kuhn, Ruel McPherson, Nancy McConnell
Dennis M. Aaron, David C. Moffitt, Hobert Price, Jr.
Thomas A. Law., JaMos A. Doyon, Marilynn Gosling
Moved by Olsen supported by Skarritt the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Olsen supported by Fortino, the resolution (containing the amendments recommended)
be adopted.
AYES: Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassherger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell,
McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb,
Wilcox, Caddell, Calandro. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A. sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
REPORT
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: (Misc.. Res. 1185088) Imitilutonal and Human Services Department - STEP ONE SERVICES PROGRAM
REVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #85088-, reports with
the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Chajrperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the fore-
going report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Misc. 85088
By Hpalth. and Human Resources Committee
IN RE: Institutional and HtiMan Services Department - STEP ONE SERVICES PROGRAM REVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. ChairperSon, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Step One Services Unit of the Institutional and Human Services Department was
originally established to provide alcohol education and screening and assessment functions and was
the only such program in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS over the. years employee assistance programs and Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime
(TASC) grant functions were added to this unit; and
WHEREAS following' enactment of jew drunk driving legislation in Michigan, P.A. 309, additional
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Pr ivate screening and assessment and education •programs have been developed; and
• WHEREAS the Insitutional and Human Services Department now intends to discontinue providing
screening and assessment and educational programs for cost efficiency reasons and avoidance of possible
duplication; dnd
WHEREAS peTSonnel providing. the screening and assessment function are proposed for•transfer
to the 'Oakland County District Court Probation Unit with funding to be provided by revenue generated
from screening and assessment or and
WHEREAS the odoTation component is proposed for transfer to a private non-profit substance
abuse agency with multiple locations whichcan provide those services at a lower cost; and
WHEREAS the Employee Assistance. Program can be continued at current levels without an
additional county appropriation by transferring this function to the. Health Division; and
WHEREAS the TASC grant program can he continued as a function of the institutionaf and Human
Services Department and will remain unchanged at the present time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that or providing the Step One Services screening and
assessment function, including one (1) Substance Abuse Educator 1 position,. one (I) Substance Abuse
Educator li position end one (1) Typist 11 position, be transferred to the District Court Probation
Unit_ and both Substance Abuse Educator positions be. reclassified to Probation Officer 11, as shown
on At A with continuance or said positions contingent on suffftient stippoiting screening and
assessment revenues; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Employee Assistance Program be transferred from Step One
Services to the Health Division including the reclassification. and inerease in funding of one .6
funded Public Health Education II position currently in the Health Education and Nutrition Services
unit ; to (full-time) Substance Abuse Educator II position; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the alcohol education Function of Step One Services be trans-
ferred to a private non-profit - substance abuse agency currently contracting. with the Health. Division
and Further that one (1)- position associated with.. ..his function Fitted Supervisor-SubstanceAbuse
Education, be deleted as shown in Attachment A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining positions be deleted from Step One Services as
shown below and in Attachment A:
One (I). Substance Abuse Educator It
One (1) Auxiliary Health Worker
One (I) Clerk 111
Two (2) Typist II
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing reSolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Nancy McConnell, Chairperson
Copy of Attachments nd Schedules on file in County Clerk's Office.
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
IN RE: (Misc. Res. 785088) Institutional and Human Services Department - STEP ONE SERVICES PROGRAM
REVISIONS
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 1/85088 and finds:
1) Effective April 1, 1989. certain functions of the Step One Services Program are trans-
ferred io other areas,
2) One (1) Substance Abuse Educator II position (01658) and one (1) Substance Abuse
Educator 1 position (04682) are being translerred to Din lid Court Probation and recliv,,,ified to
Probation Officer II in addition, one (1) Typist II position (03252) is being rransferied to District
Court Probation.
3) Grant funding which support, in part, one (1) Substance Abuse Educator 11 position (01128)
will be combined with one .6 funded Public Health Educator 11 'position (01898) in the Health Division,
Education unit, and position 01898 will be reclassified W.SubstOnce Abuse Educator II,
4) The to six (6) positions will be deleted:
01128 Substance Abuse Educator II
02177 Stipervisor Substance Abuse Education
04683 Auxiliary health Worker
03621 Clerk 111
00193 Typist II
00383 Typist II
5) • The Step One Services Budget will. be amended as shown in Schedule I; the District
Court Probation budget will he amended as ,shown in Schedule II; and the Health Division, Education
unit budget will be amended es shown in Schedule III.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
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Copy of Schedules 1, II and II on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by McConnell supported by Fortino the resolution, with Fiscal Note at he adopted,
AYES: Fortino, GoSling, HasSberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald,
Moffitt, Moore., Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell,
Calandro, Doyon. (24)
NAYS: McPherson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted Iherefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, was
adopted.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the following referrals were made by the Chairpersoh:
GENERAL. GOVERNMENT
a. Rescoinlion County - Uniform School Year Legislation
Ii. Governor's Office - Environmental Legislation
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
a. House or Representatives - Child Protection Conference
b. Children's Village-.Camp Oakland - Oxford School Contract
c. Camp Oakland - Oxfotid Schools COntract
d. Saginaw County - Designation of Saginaw as a PSA for Area Agency . on Aging
c, Probate Court - Children's Village - Waterford School District Agreement
f. Governor's Office - Environmental Legislation
PLANNING AND BUILDING --------- — --- a. Solid Was-te - Temporary Relief from Weight Restrictions for Garbage Transport
b. Sheriff's Department - Correctional Facilities Consultant
c. Governor's Office - Environmental Legislation
PUBLIC SERVICES
TETA-77783-TYK-22, Amended Notice of Hearing
Other referrals:
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
a. Equalization - City of Auburn Hills - Intent to Create Technology Park
h. Equall,zation - industrial Facilities Exemption - Universal Tube, Inc. Rochester Hills
c. Cost Reduction Consulting Services (Cretan et al Co.) - To Mgt. a Budget
d. Equalization - Industrial - Facilities Exemption Exceeding 5% of SEV
e. Equalization - InduStrial Facilities Exemption Certificate - Libraltor Plastics, Inc.
Historical Commission -------- a.. Amendment to EVE Historic District
h. Local History Conference
Sol id Waste
a. Refuse/Energy Conversion System
Sfier1ff's2L2artmenj
a. Grant Programs
Moved by Moore supported by Cal'andro the referrals be approved. -
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Wilcox presented the following:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS crime continues to undermine the quality oi life • in every community in our state
and our country; and •
WHEREAS the citizens of Oakland County who become victims of crime often suffer serious
Ii nancial, physical, and emotional injury; and
WHEREAS the seriousness of such injuries continues to receive insufficient attention from
members of the public and these in public and community service; and
WHEREAS the emotional trauma of victimization is often the least understood and least
visible of victim injuries; and
WHEREAS all citizens of the United States should feel they have a right to be treated with
dignity and compassion when traumatized by crime; and
WHEREAS the Presidenl has signed into .law the Victims Of -Crime Act, a program that transfers
criminal fines and other .non-fax revenues to state-administered programs of victim services; and
WHEREAS. National Victim Rights Week', April 14-20, 1985, is a fit occasion to acknowledge
the victim needs which we must still address and to thank those in government and their allies In the
private sector who are giving us the tools and the resolve to meet those needs.
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NOW THEREFORE, 1, Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
do hereby proclaim the week or April 14-20, 1985, as:
"VICTIM RIGHTS WEEK"
and cli-ge all citizens and institutions, public and private, to support the establishment and enforcement
of victim rights in Oakland County through participation in state and local activities commemorating
those rights.
Attested to on this 18th day of April, 198'), at Pontiac, Michigan.
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Moved by Lanni supported by Perinoff the Board reconsider ResOlution #85110 adopted on
March- 28, 1985 (Cultural Council - Amendments to Rules of Procedure).
AYES: Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald,
McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewoid, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox,
Caddell, Calandra, Doyon. (24)
NAYS: None. (0).
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Lanni supported by Hassberger that Resolution #85110 be amended as follows':
Page 2, Article lV,_powers, delete the words "except those under $50 which may be approved
by the Oakland County Executive, or his designee, provided that such expenditures are reported to the
next meeting of the Council,
Page 2, Article VI, Officers, delete the word "Treasurer," in paragraph 1 and 2.
Page 3, Article VII, Duties of Officers, delete the words "and Treasurer's" in paragraph 2.
delete the words "the Treasurer" in paragraph 3 and insert -- The County Treasurer --;
delete the words "records or cause to be maintained";
same paragraph, third line, delete the word "make" and insert "provide" and delete
the ward "at" and insert the word
Page 3, 11,rticle VIII Sub-Committees, delete the word "seven" and insert "--six--": same
paragraph, delete ilie words "and Treasurer"
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendments carried.
Vote on Resolution 05110 as amended:
AYES; Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson,
Moffitt, Moore, Netson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell,
Calandra, Doyen, Gosling. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted. therefor, Resolution 05110, as amended, was adopted.
Misc. 85124
By Nancy McConnell
IN RE: Personnel Department - FRINGE- BENEFIT CHANGE - DIRECT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the cast of dental insurance for Oakland County employees has increased. 71.9 percent
from 1981 through 1985; and
WHEREAS many private companies and public agencies have reduced dental Insurance cots by
adopting direct dentot. reimbursement programs; and
WHEREAS direct dental reimbursement programs are particularly cost effective where employee
copayment provisions are utilized; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County employees dental insurance program currently includes an employee
co payment requirement; and
WHEREAS a direct reimbursement dental program could be implemented in Oakland County without
a reduction in present benefits.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County institute a direct dental reimbursement
program for county employees in place Of the present dental insUrance program.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoinc resolution_
Nancy McConnell, Commissioner, District 1123 •
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Perannel Committee. There were no objections.
Misc.- 85125
By Lawrence R. Pernick
IN RE: 52nd DISTRICT COURT EXPANSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the intent of the Board of Commissioners to treat all units of government
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equally and fairly; and
WHEREAS Oakland County provides, through the 52nd District Court, court facilities for
numerous communities within Oak lied County wichout charw to those communities and based on negotiated
terms, conditions and agreements; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners desires to consider similar agreements for the takeover
of District Court operations from all coMmmities interested in such a takeover by the county.
NOW THEREFORE BF IT RESOLVED that the County Executive is requested to advise all communities
that are not a part of the 52nd District Court Lhal they have one year in which to adopt a local
government resolution requesting that Oakland County take over their district court.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive shall be designated to meet with those local
governments adopt:log such resolutions to determine their present operating finances, personnel structure
and other matters 1 hat he Board of CoMmfssioners or County Executive may - consider important to an
affirmative response to the takeover request.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of reports from the County Executive at the end of
one year rT-6m the adoption of this resolution that the Board of Commissioners will consider and de-•
cide on an appropriate response to eon I; request made to Oakland • County.
3E IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commi-ssioners will join each lotal
unit of government whose requesl is approved in seeking appropriate state legislation to accomplish
the incorporation into (he 52nd District Court.
Mr. Chairperson, i move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner District
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Pubfic Services Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 85126
By Lawrence R. Pernick
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY SATELLITE JAIL FACILITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Conmissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners desires to minimize the cost of trans-
porting and boarding .prisonors by public employees; and
WHEREAS many local communities currently spend significant dollars for transportation and
local lockups of prisoners lo and Irom the county jail; and
WHEREAS the establishment of salellite county jail foci lilies in the South, West and North
portions of the county will substantially reduce public costs and increase the time available to
fight crime by law enforcement personnel.
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Services CoMM€Ctee of the Oakland County
Board of ComMisioners shall investigate the feasibility of such satellite jails, seeking the input
of the Sheriff, local law enforcement personnel and the County Executive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Services Committee shall make a report of their
findings to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners within six months from the adoption of this
resolution.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption or the foregoino resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner District f20
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 85127
By Lawrence R. Pernick
IN RE: PUBLIC-PRIVATE STUDY COMMITTEE FOR COUNTY OPERATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners seeks to provide the most efficient
delivery of service for their . constituents; and
WHEREAS the Chamber of Commerce and many concerned citizens have offered their talent and
expertise to carry out this goal; and
WHEREAS a partnership of private and public interests will be beneficial in helping to
solve problems and improve services of Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE /T. RESOLVED that the committee shall be appointed by the Chairperson . of
[ho Board el Commissioners with the concurrence. of the board. The committee shall be composed of
U p to 25 members with the chairperson appointed by the chairperson of the board. The membership
shall include representation from each political caucus of the Board of Commissioners, members. of
Chambers of Commerce, County Executive and concernedcitizens with expertise in the area being
studied by the committee each year. The term of appointment shall be for one year with the first
appointmen[s ending December 3Ist, 1985. The mission of the committee shall be to study areas of
county operations referred to it by the Board of Commissioners through its Oversight Cormittee and
report their findings and recommidatious to the full Board of ComMissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study committee shall have access to the Board of Com-
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Mr. ChdiFpel ,;On, 1 Wove the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner District 1120
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Cbmmittee. There were
no ohjections.
Misc. 85128
By David L. Moffitt
IN RE: Board of Commissioners - DESIGNATION or. APRIL 18, 1985 AS HOLOCAUST MEMONAL DAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commhisioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemn:
WHEREAS lorLy years ago this month Allied Forces achieved victory over one of the most
oppressive, murderous ilnd inhumane menocxs in recorded history; and
WHEREAS the tragedy of the brief, hut terrible reigh of the Nazis must never be forgotten;
and
WHEREAS the oriel and pain of the survivors and the mute witness of millions of victims
in mass graves will always seed renewed resolve that such brutal inhumanity of Man to Man never
recur; and
WHEREAS April 18, 1985 has been designated as a National and World Holocaust Memorial Day;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners desires to join in this observance to
commemorate the victims ol the Holocaust and express our desire that such horrors are never repeated.
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
declare April 18, 1985 to he Holocaust Mearorial Day in Oakland County.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adopton of the foregoing resolution,
David. L. Moff.itt, Commissioner,. District ff15. . .
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner District
Denn;s M. Aaron, Commissioner, District .1/19
Moved by Pernick supported by Moore the rules be suspended for immediate consideratibn
of the resolution.
AYES: Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt,
Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandro,
Doyon, Gosling, Hasshorger. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution:
A sufficient miority HaVing voted therefor, the resolution was unanimously adopted.
The Chairperson announced the next meeting of the Board will be May 9, 1985 at 9:30 a.m.
The Board Adjourned At 11:00 a.m.
Richard R. Wilcox
ChairperSon
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Clerk