HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1985.06.27 - 7275OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
• MEETING
June 27, 1985
Meeting called to order by Chairperson. Richard R. Wilcox at 9:53 a.m. in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph. Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by Thomas Law,
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called. .
PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon Fortino, Gosling, Hassbergor, Hobort, Pie rd
Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law., McConnell, McDonald. McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Picie, P(,r;noff,
Pernick; Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, WIlcox. (27)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Moved by Skarritt supported by Nelson the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor. the motion carried.
Moved by Rewold the rules be suspended to add the following to the agenda:-
PUBLIC SERVICES. - Economic Development Group - Resolution Approving Project Pfn-(Tho Comers
Shopping Center Project)
PERSONNEL - Sheriff's Department - Request to Establish New Classificcrtion and On Na Position
"Business Administrator -1 Sheriff's Department'
ALSO add the following Fiscal Notes which were acted on out of sequence:
Sheriff's Department - Appropriation for Architectural Fees and Authorization to Receive
Bids for Temporary Inmate Housing Facilities
Resolution #85193 - Sheriff's Department - Request Approval LO,Conti-att oith Offender Aid
and Restoration (OAR) Program Alternathie to Jail Placement
Vote on suspension of the rules:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules carrio
Vote on agenda With additions:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the agenda was approved.
Dr. Caddell requested a Public Hearing for the Pinewood Offices end Mandfactu:-inc EDC Project
he held on Thursday, July 25, 1985. Chairperson Wilcox Set the time for the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Mr. Hassherger requested a Public Hearing for the Georgetowne Properties, EDC Project be
held on Thursday, July 25, 1985. Chairperson Wilcox set the time for the Public hearing at 7,20 p.m.
The Chairperson stated a Public Hearing has been called on the Corners Shopping Center, EDC
Project. Notice of the Public blearing was published in the Oakland Press on June 16, 1985. Mr.
Wilcox asked if any persons wished to speak on the Public Hearing. No persons requested to speak and
the Public Hearing was declared cloSed.
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Misc. 85i94
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Drain Commissioner - LEGAL EXPENSE/ADDITiONAL APPROPRIATION EMPLOYEES' SEPARATION LMJSUITS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
-WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #82292,-9/21/82.; Miscellaneous. Resolution 1/82366, 12/2/87;
Miscellaneous Resolution #83301, 11/3/83; and Miscellaneous Resolution #84328, 12/13/84, authorized
outside legal counsel to defend the County in two employee separation suits an), appropriated funds
for outside counsel; and -
WHEREAS expenses for said two cases have exceeded the initial appropriations and require
supplemental funding; and
WHEREAS in January, 1985 one suit was concluded by a jury verdict against the employee of
no cause of action on all counts, and no appeal has been taken; and
WHEREAS an interlocutory appeal is now pending in the Michigan Court of Appeals in the ether
suit; and
WHEREAS additional costs are approximately $42,587 and will require an additional appro-
priation; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel finds the estimated legal fees reasonable and recommends an
appropriation in the amount of $42,587.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance COm-
mitree finds $42,587, the additional cost now required, available in the 1985 Contingency Account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the BOard of Commissioners appropriates $42,587 frets the 1935
Contingency Account and transfers said amount to the 1985 Drain Commissioner-Legal Expense iino-it ,!m
as to
909-01-00-9900 Contingency ($42,587)
611-01-00-3456 Legal Expense 42,587
$ -O-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if expenses exceed this appropriation, then the Drain Commissioner
shall come back before the Finance Committee requesting these funds.
Mr. Chairperson, or behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the fcregoinn
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyop, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Perinoff, Pernick,
Rewold, Skarritt, Webb. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85195
By Health and Human Resources Committee
IN RE; Deportment of Public Works - WALNUT LAKE NOTWICAT1ON PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS according to Act 368, P. A. 1978, Section 2433, "A local health department shall
continually and diligently endeavor to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote the public health
. . including prevention and control of environmental health hazards"; and
WHEREAS according to Act 368, P. A. 1978, Section 12752, "Public sanitary sower Systems .
are essential to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state"; and
WHEREAS the Department of Public Works has responsibilrty for the construction, maintenance,
and monitoring of the public sanitary sewer system in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS funds have been made available in the operating budget; of the Evergreen'Ehrmington
Sewage Disposal System; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners is desirous- of establishing an expeditious notification
procedure in the event of a sewage spill at the Walnut Lake sewage lift station.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that notification of a sewage spill at the Walnut Lake sewage
lift station will be conducted as follows:
The Department of Public Works shall notify the Health Division when a sewage. spill
occurs at the Walnut Lake sewage lift station within 15 minutes of their discovering I.
2. If a spill is discovered between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,- Monday timough
Friday, the department of Public Works shall notify Environmental Health Services of the Oakland Coun[v
Health Division at 858 -1312.
3. The Oakland County Health Division will notify the Township Supervisor and the
Presidents of the ten subdivision associations or their representatives.
4. The Presidents of the subdivision associations or their representatives shall notify
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the residents by raising .a signaling device to the top of the associations' flagpoles.
5. If a spill is discovered during nonworking hours, the Department of Public Works
shall notify the Oakland County Safety Division at 858-0931. The Safety Division will immediately
notify the Health Division through established procedures.
6. The Safety Division will also notify the Presidents of the ten subdivision assoc-
lations or their representatives, and the Health Division will notify the Township Police Departount.
7. Signs will be posted immediately on the lake front and roadside of the spill area
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. that Oakland County recommends the initial purchase of the signallno
devices, the total cost of which is $300, with replacement being the responsibility of the,associntiont-t.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Health Division will maintain a current list of Ole WdlnUt.
Lake Associations Presidents or their representatives for itself and the Safety DiVi5i011 as providad
by the Township.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Resources Committee, 1 move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN COMMITTEE
Nancy McConnell, Chairperson
Moved by McConnell supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Law supported by Moffitt the resolution be amended as follows!
In the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph under items #3 and #6 insert "West Bloomfield"
before "Township".
Clarify item #7 by adding, "under the direction of the Oakland County 1-.(ealth Department".
In the second (2nd) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph add "West Bloomfield" before the word
"Township".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendments carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Aaron, Caddell, Calandra, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hossberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn.
S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen,. Per null, Pernick.
Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was Adopted.
Misc. 85196
By Health and Human Resources Committee
IN RE: Community Mental Health - PpNTIAC AREA DROP-TN CENTER
To the Oakland County. Board. of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHREAS in the Pontiac Area there is a concentration of chronically mentally ill adults
living, many of whom are unemployed and lack meaningful activities during the dayand evening hours;
and
WHEREAS activity . programs for this patient population tend to achieve ..a,greoter level of
acceptance and success when they are directed by the-patients themselves, under the general oversight
of Community Mental Health staff; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County. Community Mental Health Services Board has requested and re-
ceived Funding from the State on.behalf of the "Pontiac Area Drop-In Center" for an activities pro-
gram which would be located at Baldwin Avenue United Methodist Church and directed by a board elected
by the Patients who will attend the program; and
WHEREAS the Baldwin Avenue United Methodist Church has agreed to act as financial agent in
the Community Mental Health Board's contract for proposed funding of the PontiacArea Drop-In Center;
and
WHEREAS the Center's schedule of activities for chronically mentally ill adults livine•in the
Pontiac area would be Coordinated with other clinical services of Community Mental .Health ro.r this
patient group, and the Center would be a very valuable adjunct to the more traditional mental health
services offered by Community Mental Health.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
proposed Pontiac Area Drop-In Center program as presented by the Community Mental Health D+Vsion and
authorize necessary County matching funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a review of the program be presented to the Health nod Human
Resources Committee after six (6) months.
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
Moved by McConnell supported • by Webb the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Cowlittee. There were. no, objections.
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Misc. 85197
By Health and Human Resources Committee
IN RE: Community Mental Health - ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS there exists a•core group of chronically mentally ill adults in Oakland County 4o
account for a disproportionately high number of admissions and days of care at Clinton Valley Center,
resulting in the so-called "revolving door" problem at the State hospital; and
WHEREAS these same patients, when not in the hospital, are for the most part honwless or
living in marginal situations; unemployed; and lacking any meaningful structure in their lives; and
WHEREAS the Community Mental Health program at present lacks the resources to provide an
adequate level of treatment and case management for this group of chronic patients, in light of their
continuing and multiple needs for services; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Mental Health has now awarded funding to the Community
Mental Health Board for an "Assertive Community Treatment Program" .which is specifically deSIgned
and staffed to provide a high level of care for 75 of these most needy patients, and the Board in- •
tends to award a contract to Pontiac General Hospital for operation of the program, which the Hospital
is willing and able to do; and
WHEREAS the Assertive Community Treatment Program is Based on model programs in several
other areas which have demonstrated their effectiveness in meeting the special needs of the most
chronic mentally ill adults, helping them achieve and maintain their maximum level of functioning
in the community and reduce their need for hospitalization;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that theOakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
proposed Assertive Community Treatment Program as presented by the Community Mental Health Division,
and authorize necessary County matching funds for the Program.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Resource Committee, 1 move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Nancy McConnell, Chairperson
Moved by McConnell supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. 'There were no objections.
Misc. 85198
By Health and Human Resources Committee
IN RE: Community Mental Health - GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH. SERVICE EXPANSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Geriatric Mental Health Service of the Community Mental Health Division pro-
vides urgently needed treatment and counseling for the many older adults in Oakland County who are
homebound and suffer from emotional illnesses; and
WHEREAS the size of this segment of the population continues to increase, as does the demand
for mental health services for older adults and their families; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded funding to the Community Mental Health Board for
an additional Mental Health Clinician position for the Geriatric Service, plus associated costs;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
expansion of the Geriatric Mental Health Service as proposed by the Community Mental Health Board, -
and authorize necessary matching funds as well as, one additional Mental Health Clinician position -
for the Service.
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
Moved by McConnell supported by Susan Kuhn theresolution be adopted. ,
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the Finance
Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 85179
By Health and Human Resources
IN RE: Children's Village - 1985/86 WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies end Gentlemen:
WHEREAS providing a quality education for youngsters in care at Children's Village is 111
essential service to the children residing therein; and
WHEREAS the Waterford School District provides for the staffing of the Children's Vii lane
School Program; and
WHEREAS representatiVes of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, the County Executive
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and the Waterford School District have agreed to staff requirements, contract language and preliminary
estimates of revenue and expenditures; and
WHEREAS the funding of this contract is subject to the Cotinty Board of Commissioners
budget process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
attached agreement with the Waterford School District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of COMMissioners
be and is hereby authorized to sign the 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 behelj of the Health and Human Besedrces Committee, / move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution,
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Nancy McConnell, Chairperson
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office.„
FISCAL NOTE
By Finance Committee
IN 'RE: Children's Village - 1985/86 WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT (Miscellaneous Resolution P85179
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 a5179 and finds:,
1) The agreement is for the period July 1, 1985 through June 30, 1986,
2) The 1985/86 agreement has a net cot. of $79,.608 compared to the 1984./.85 agreemert;...
3) The 1985/86 agreement includes one (1) new teaching position, one (I) new Instructional i
technician position and funds for a two-tenths (.2) schOol psychologist position and a two-tenths (.2)
school social worker position,
4) The operating portion includes funds for twenty (20) new desks ($1,000) and a computer
($6,385) to access the Waterford School District computer system,
5) The net increase to the 1985 Children's Village "Budget is $41,905 requiring the following
transactions:
Appropriation
4-29230-165-10-00-3278 Communications 4no
-3726 Teachers Services 43,360
• -5998 Capital Outlay 7,385
Sub-Total $51,145
Revenue
3-29230-165-01-00-2056 Child Care-State Aid
Net Cost
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency
$ 9,240
41,905
(41,905)
-0-
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Roved by McConnell supported by Webb the resolution with Fiscal Note attached, be adopted.
AYES: Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Remold, Skarritt.,
Webb, Wilcox, Aaron. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached,
was adopted.
Misc. 85180
By Health and Human Resources Committee
IN RE: Can Oaklend - 1985/86 OXFORD AREA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS providing a quality, education for youngsters in care at Comp Oakland Youth Programs,
inc. (Work Education) is an essential serVice to the Children residing therein; and
WHEREAS the Oxford Area Community School District provides for the skaffirici of the Work
Education School; and
WHEREAS representatives of the Oakland County Board of CoMmissioners. the County Executive,
the Oxford Area Community School District And Camp Oakland have agreed to staff requirements, contract
language and preliminary estimates of revenue and expenditures.; and
WHEREAS the funding of this cOntract is subject to the County Board of Commissioners budget
process.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board ofCommissioners approves the
attached agreement with the Oxford Area Community School District...
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County. Boa rd of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to sign the 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 Health and Human Resources Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Nancy McConnell, Chairperson
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Camp Oakland - 1985/86 OXFORD AREA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT (Miscellaneous. Reso-
lution #85180)
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 #85180 and finds:
I) The agreement is for the period July 1, 1985 through June 30, 1986,
2) There is a small decrease of net cost ($1,217) in the 1985/86 agreement compared te•
the 1984/85 agreement,
3) There are sufficient funds in the.. 1985 Camp Oakland Budget for this agreement,
4) No additional appropriation orbudget amendment is required. .
FINANCE COMMITTEE •
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by McConnell supported by Webb the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be adopted.
AYES: Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold,
Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached,
• was adopted.
Misc. 85199
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Sheriff:'-s Department - CREATION OF NEW CLASSIFICATION AND ONE (1) POSITION OF BUSINESS-
ADMINISTRATOR - SHERIFF DEPARTMENT AND NEW UNIT ENTITLED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department is _responsible for the management of and adherence to a
$21 million annual budget; and
WHEREAS the .Sheriff Department has .requested a new. position to administer the busines s
affairs of that department; and
WHEREAS the professional,, full-time management of financial matters at the Sheriff
Department would ensure closer adherence to authorized spending; and -
WHEREAS funds are available in the Sheriff Department budget to support the creation
of a new position to oversee the financial and budgetary responsibilities of the Sheriff Department;
" NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED theta new classification and one (1) position of Business Admin- .
istrator-Sheriff Department be created. ln a new - unit entitled Business Administration in the Admnis-
trative Services Division of the Sheriff Department at the follow•ng salary range:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year n/T
31,6-61 32,766 34.,525 36,252 37,954 No
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) Account Clerk 11, one (1) Account . Clerk 1 and one (I) • •
Student position be transferred from the Administration unit of Administrative Services to the Business
Administration unit of Administrative Services.'
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, imaathe adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance. Committee. There were no obiections.
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Misc. 85200
By Planning and Building Committee
III RE: Sheriff's Department - APPROPRIATION FOR ARCH1TECTURA1 FEES •AND'AUMBRIZATION TO RECEIVE
BIDS FOR TEMPORARY INMATE HOUSING FACILITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners •
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 85089, adopted on April 18, 1985, supported Cw•concept
of remodeling and expanding the Jail; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 85148, adopted on May 9, 1985, authorized the architectual
joint venture of Neumann Greager Associates/BDR•to•develop said concept; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 85186, adopted on June 13, 3985, expanded the scope of
work for pre-design architectural services to include alternate solutions; and
WHEREAS of the several alternates investigated; the remodeling of the former Dry Cleaning
Plant into two dormitories and the remodeling of the former Laundry into four dormitories for a total
additional capacity of 90 Beds at a total estimated cost of $768,750 was recommended; end •
WHEREAS such recommendation has been endorsed by the Sheriff; and
WHEREAS the architectural feeS to prepare the necessary bidding documents for the' above
mentioned remodelings has been estimated not to exceed $100,000; and .
WHEREAS funding is available in the 1985 Capital Improvement Program,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Neumann Greager Associates/MDR bp and is hereby autho-
rized to prepare the necessary bidding documents for the Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant. remodeling
schemes commonly referred to as L-2 and. 0-2 respectively; and .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an amount not to exceed $100,000 be and is hereby - appropriated
from the 1985 Capital Improvement Program for the preparation of the bidding document ,, for the re-
modeling of the Dry Cleaning Plant- and Laundry by the above-named architectural firm. •
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DepartMent of Central Services be and is hereby. authorized
to advertise, receive bids for the reModeling of the Laundry and Dmy Cleaning Plant, and that d re-
port thereon be 'made to this Board upon, receipt and tabulation of such bids.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning. and Building Committee, t move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Fiscal Note
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - APPROPRIATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEES AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS
FOR TEMPORARY INMATE HOUSING FACILITIES -
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Board of Commissioners, under suspension of the rules, waives Rule XI-C and finds the
S100,000 for architectural services for preparation of bidding documents available in the' jail ex-
pansion and improvements line item of the 1985 Capitol improvement Program and hereby appropriates
such funds for the services.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Skarritt the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be adopted.
AYES: Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R ; S. Kuhn, Lanni, taw, McConnell.
McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt; Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perintaff, Pernick, Rewold, Skatritt, Webb,
Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra (.26) „ NAYS: None: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached,
was adopted.
Misc. 85183
By Planning and BUilding .Committee
IN RE: Oakland/Troy Airport - MICHIGAN AERONAUTICS GRANT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladle* and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution No. 83194 established the 1983 Capital improvement Program
for improvements of ()Aland CoUnty airports';' and
WHEREAS part of this program included development of an administration/termiaai huildinn
at Oakland/Troy Airpcirt; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Aeronautics Commission approved this project and a nrant in fte amount
of $25,000.00; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is in receipt of a Michigan Aeronautic ,H Grant AgreLmlent.
Project No. M 63-6-C8, in the amount of $25,000.00, for development of an administration/terminal
building; and
WHEREAS the County funds are included in the 1983 Airport Capital Improvement Program end
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no ndditional County funds are required; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the Grant Agreement and believe.
it to be in the County's interest to accept the Grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVLED that the Oakland County Board of Commitejonrs accepts the
grant award in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Michigan Aeronautics Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat the Chairperson of the Board of Comm.s,oners is herdby
rized to execute the Grant Agreement On behalf of the County. of Oakland.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, 1 move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
• PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE •
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Copy of Agreement OR file in County Clerkls Office.
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Oakland/Troy Airport - MICHIGAN AERONAUTICS. GRANT PROGRAM (Miscellaneous Resolution C85l83
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 1/85183 and' finds:
1) Development of an administration/terminal building at Oakland/Troy Airport was con-
tained in the 1983 Airport Capital Improvement Program as outlined by Miscellaneous Resolution
I/83194,
2) The proposed grant award in the amount of $25,000 frqm the Michigan Aeronautics Com-
mission was containedas matching funds... in. .the. .1983 Airport Capital improvement. .
3) County matching funds were included, in the 1993 Airport.. Capital Improvement Program
and requires no additional funds, •
4) The Finance Committee recommends acceptance of said grant award,
MANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Webb the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be ,Icioptod.
AYES: Fortino, Gosling, Hassherger,. Hobart, R.:. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell,
McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt,-
Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note. attached,
was adopted.
Misc. 85201
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Economic Development Group - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS
(PINEWOOD OFFICES AND MANUFACTURING PROJECT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson,. Ladies and .Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of:Commissioners -has received a resblutioh from the Board of' Directors
of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of' Oakland designating a Project Area and
Project District Area for a project (Pinewood Offices and Manufacturing Project) under- the Economic
Development Corporations 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 two additional directors to the Board of said Economic Development 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 COMMFSSIONEBS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
I. The appointments of Patrick M. Dohany and Deborah J. Gray, who are representative of
neighborhood residents and business interests likely to be affected by said Project, to he Board
of Directors of the Economic Development Corporationof 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.
Patrick M. Dohany and Deborah •J. Gray 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 ths
resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. shine 27, 1985 • 217
The Public Serviees conunittee, by James F. Lanni, Chairperson, iseven ror adort;fH or Ow
foregoing resolutiOn. • . ,
PUBLIC 'SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Caddell the resolution be adopted.
YEAS: Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McConale,
McPherson, Moffitt, Moore-, Nelson, Olsen, Page, PerinOff, Bernick, Rewold, SBarritt, Webb, Wilcox,
Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Poyon, Fortine. (26)
NAYS: Hbrie. (0)
ABSENT; Price. (T)
ABSTENTIONS: None. (El)
Resolution declared adopted.
Misc. 85202 -
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Economic Development Group - RESOLUTION APPROV1NC PROJECT AREA, AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA
(PINEWOOD OFFICES AND MANUFACTURING PROJECT).
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS there exists in the Cotinty of Oakland the need for projects to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial and commercial crnter-
prises in order to strengthen and revitalize the County's ecpnomy and to ehcOura'cle ti e 6 lora[ien
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 (the "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 pro-
ject (Pinewood Offices and Manufacturing Project) and has designated to this Board of Commissioners
a Project Area and Project District Area for its approval;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS or THE courTy 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 tes'fitory surrounding said de.i ,Thated Pro-
ject Area will not be significantly affected by the Project because the surrouneing territory IS
devoted to commercial/industrial uses, a Project District Area having the seer Clescription as and
boundaries coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be herby e ,;tEA,lished.
3. That, it having been determined that there are less than eighteen (12) residents,
real property owners, or representatives of establishments located within the PrOjerc District
Area, a Project Citizens District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
4. That—the Co'unty Clerk be, and is hiereby, directed to provide four cartiled cepies
of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the EDB.
The Public. Services Committee, by James E. Lanni, Chairperson, Moves for adop:ion of
the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
JaMes E. Lahnl, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Caddell the resolution be adoPted.
AYES: Hassberger, Hobart, R. KkATI, 'S. Kuhn, Lqnbl, McCenhell, McDonald, McPherson,
Moffitt', Moore; NelSon, Olsen , Page( Perinoff, ReWold. Skarritt, Webb, Wildox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandra, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling. (24)
NAYS:: None: (0) '
ABSENT: Law', Pet-nick, Price. (3)
ABSTENTIONS: None. (0)
Resolution declared adopted.
• Misc. 85203
By Public Service* Committee
IN RE: Economic Development Group. - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS
(GEORCETOWNF PROPERTIES 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 EcenoMic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland designating a Project Area and
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Project District Area for a project (the Georgetowne Properties Project) under the Economic De-
velopment Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, or ;mended (the "At 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 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:
I. The appointments of E. James Houston, Jr. and Loren D. Riley, who are N.pro ,-,(?ntati\w
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.
E. James Houston, Jr. and Loren D. Riley 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 here* directed to provide four certified copies of this
resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the:Beard of the Economic Development Corporation.
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: Hobart, R. Kuhn, So Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore,
Nelson, Olsen, Perinoff, Pernick ; Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon,
Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger. (24),
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSENT: Law, Page, Price. (3)
ABSTENTIONS: None. (0)
Resolution declared adopted.
Misc. 85193
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - REQUEST APPROVAL TO CONTRACT WITH OFFENDER AID AND RESOTATION (GAR)
PROGRAM ALTERNATIVE TO JAIL PLACEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is under a court order to reduce the inmate population at the
Oakland County Jail; and
WHEREAS the inmate population continues to remain consistently above limits authorized in
the U. S. District Court consent agreement; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Bbard.of Commissioners, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution
#82266, dated September 9, 1982, authorized funds to be expended for housing of Odkland County
jail inmates at other facilities in order to reduce the County jail population: and. j
WHEREAS the Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) Program is an alternative, residential
treatment program located In Pontiac, Michigan that provides counseling, employment aysistance
and related rehabilitation programs to residents, as recommended by the court and/or 'probation
department on a referral basis; and ,
WHEREAS OAR has proposed to contract with the County for a maximum of ten (10) adult
male probationers at a rate of $35.0 per day; and
WHEREAS the OAR program provides an additional alternative to reducing the County jai1
inmate population in compliance with court order; and
WHEREAS the proposed per diem rate is consistent with rates currently paid to house inmAtes
in out-County facilities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
is hereby authorized to enter into a contract (attached Exhibit A) with the Offender Aid and Restor-
ation Program, 210 North Perry, Pontiac, Michigan 48058, for a maximum of ton (10) adult males at
$35.00 per diem, said funds currently available in the Sheriff's Department 1985 Budget - Outside
Prisoner Housing line item.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Hilbert Price, •Jr., Walter Moore, James A.Doyon,
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr. Anne M. Hobart; Betty Fortino,
Ruel E. McPherson, Dennis M. Aaron, Roy Rcwold,
G. William Caddell, John E. Olsen, Dorothy M. Webb,
Susan G. Kuhn, Nancy McConnell, W. A. Hassherger,
Thomas A. Law, Marilynn E. Gosling, Richard R. Wilcox,
Lawrence Pernick, David L. Moffitt, John J. McDonald ,
J. P. Calandra\
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 27, 1985 219
Fiscal Note
By Finante Committee
IN RE: Sheriff Department - REQUEST APPROVAL TO CONTRACT WITH OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION (OAR)
PROGRAM ALTERNATIVE TO JAIL PLACEMENT (MiseellaneouS Resolution 1185193)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladles and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of the Bbard, the Finance Committee has reviewed Misceliaueous
Resolution #85193 and finds that:
1) $63,700 will be necessary to fund this program for the period July 1, 1985 thrOuqh
December 31, 1985,
2) Said funds are not available in the Sheriff's DepartMent 1985 Bednet-Outside Prisoner
Housing Line-item,
3) Further, the Board of Commissioners appropriates $63,700 from Contingency to the Sheriff's
Department Budget as follows:
4-10100'433-10-00-3555 O.A8. 563,700
4-Jorm-9o9-oNce-99oo Contingency (.63.700
-0- .1=111IDNIONIII••nnn•••n
FrNANCE COMMITTEE
G. WiiliaM1 Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Fortino the resolution; with Fiscal Note attached', be adopted.
AYES: R. Kuhn, S.- Kuhn; Lannii McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson,•
Olsen, Page, Perinoff i Pernick, RewOld, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox ; Aaron, Caddell, Cnlandro, Fortino,
Gosling ; Hassberger,-Hbbart.- •(-24) • • • • • • • • •
NAYS: None.. (0)
A sufficient majority having Voted therefor, the resolution; with Fiscal Note attached,
was adopted.
Misc. 85188
By Public Services ComMittec
IN RE: Probation Division - PROBATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of CommissionerS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 126 of 1983 and Public Act 225 of 1984 provided for County probation
enhancement programs for fiscal years 1983-84 and I98485 respectiVeTyf and
WHEREAS this funding will be continued in 1 -985-86: and
WHEREAS the statutory language of the above Atts requires the creation of A Community
Corrections Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS the function of the Community Corrections Advisory Board is to formulate and/or
approve proposals for enhanceMent of probation services and recoMmend SO the Department of Cur-
rections t funding of those programs they approve; and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Advisory Board has approved the proposed anhanCement
program and recommends the grant application which cciVers the tithe period of October 1, 1985 through
September 30, 1986; and
WHEREAS the Public Services Committee has reviewed and author zed the Probation Enhance ,'"
trent Grant application for an amount up to $63,100.00, whith is IOW, fended by State sources; andt -
WHEREAS the grant application has been reviewed by the County Director of Federal and
State Aid.
NOW THEREFORE RE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissionet-, authorios
application for the Probation Enhancement' Grant in the amount of $63,1 .00.00, which has been approved
by the Community CorrectiOns Advisory Beard.
Mr. ChairperSon ; on behalf Of the Public Services ComMittee, i move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James F. Lanni, Chairperson
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Probation Division - PROBATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION (Miscellaneous Resolution r!85188)
To the. Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
PurSuanCtO Rule XI-C-Of this. Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #85188 and finds that:
1) This is the 3rd year of said grant,
2)-tThis grant is 100% State funded in the amount of $63,100 (see attached Schedule I); no
County match is 'required,
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3) Further, no Budget Amendment is necessary as this is the application.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Richard Kuhn the resolution ., with Fiscal Note attached, be odopt,,d.
AYES: S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Ols,n, Page,
Porinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt,, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra, Doyon, Gosling, Hossberger,
Hobart, R. Kuhn. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient maiorityHaaving voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached,
was adopted.
Misc. 85204
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Economic Development Group - RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (THE CORNERS SHOPPING CENTER
PROJECT)
To the Oakland County Board of Eommissoners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland (the "[DC)
recommended that this Board of Commissioners approve the Project Plan required by the Economic
Development- Corporations Act ; Act No. 338 of the-.Michigan Public Act5 of 1974, as amended (the
"Act") for The Corners Shopping . Center Project, a copy of which Project. Plan is attached hereto
as Exhibit A (the "Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the [DC's recommendation to this Board of Commissioners was based upon its determin-
ations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to effectuate the .0.1.1rPoses of (he Act,. that the
Project Plan prepared in connection with the Project satisfies all of the requirements of Section 8
of the Act regarding project plans, that the perSons who will be active in the. management of Lhe- pro-
ject for at: least one (1) year after the projected date of the County Board of Commissioner's arbrovol
of the Project Plan will have sufficient ability and experience to manage the Plan properly, and -that
the proposed method of financing the Project is feasible and a bond purchaser's commitment ho, been .
obtained: and
WHEREAS On June 11, 1985, the governing body of Southfield -Township, Oakland County, Michigan,
also approved the Project Plan; and . - •
WHEREAS on June 27 1985 ; this Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider
whether the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the -Act; and
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and its reView of the
Project Plan, concurs in the determinations of the EDE with respect thereto;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Br THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
1. The Project Plan, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, be and is hereby determined
to constitute a public purpose as contemplated by the Act.
2. The Project Plan be and is hereby approved.
3. The EDC be and is hereby authorized to. take such steps as are necessary to haplemnt
the Project and the financing thereof by the issuance of revenue bonds or,notes. _
4. The County Clerk be and is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of this
resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Beard of the EDE.
The Public Srvices'Committee, by James E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves for adoption - of the
Foregoing resolution.. •
PUBItC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported hy Calandro the resolution be adopted.
YEAS Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page,
Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Fortino, Gus-1.111q,
Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kohn. (24)
NAYS: None, (0)
ABSENT: Doyon, Law, Price. (3)
Resolution declared adopted.
Misc. 85205
By General Government Committee
IN RE: HOUSE BILL 4294 and 20 RELATED BILLS (OPPOSE) - ESTABLISH. A DOMESTIC RELATIONS -COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4294 and 20 companion bills would establish a specialized -Domestic
Relations Court as separate and distinct from the Circuit and Probate Courts of the State; and
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WHEREAS this package of bills fails to provide a mechanism for funding the proposed
Domestic Relations Court; and
WHEREAS this proposed legislation would create additional demands on Oakland County -,uch
as providing the books, printed forms, stationery, furniture, equipment and supplies necessary to
operate and maintain the offices of the Domestic Relations Court Judges; and
WHEREAS passage of this legislation would result in a deterioration of judicial matters
in. Oakland County as it lacks administrative provisions; and
, WHEREAS the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in Oakland County has carefully reviewed Hons.,
Bill 4294 and other bills in the package and is opposed to this legislation; and
WHEREAS the Public Services- Committee of the Board of Commissioners has reviewed this
legislation and has drafted a report to the General Government Committee statinq its opposition to
the House Sill 4294 package.
NOW THEREFORE BE FT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners takes a position
in opposition to the House Bill 4249 package,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all legislators repre-
senting Oakland County and to the County's Legislative Agent,
Mr, Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
GENERAL. GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John F. Olsen, ChairOerSon
Moved by Olsen supported by Webb the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McConnell, McDonald-, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson,Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernlck
Rewoid, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra:), Fortino, Gosling, Hessberger, Hobart, R. Rohn,
S. Kuhn, Lanni. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Report
By General Government Committee
IN RE: PROPOSED LEGISLATION - OPPOSIT(ON TO TAX INCREASE FOR COBO HALL EXPANSION (MiscelfareOus
Resolution #85172)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, haying reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution F85172, reports
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted,
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
Misc. 85172
By John J. McDonald
IN RE: PROPOSED LEGFSLATON - OPPOSITION TO TAX iNC.REASE FOR CORO HALT EXPANSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Mayor of Detroit, Coleman YOOPD, has proposed a 2-67 surtax on hotel and motel
accommodations in the Tr-County area of Wayne, Oakland and MaComb Counties to finance the 3200
million expansion of Cobo Hall; and
WHEREAS Mayor Young has further proposed an increase in the state exc i se tax op liquor
sold by the glass and in package liquor stores which would be imposed at the rate of 15l., as An
additional means of financing the Cohn Hall expansion; and
WHEREAS most suburban hoteliers apd suburb-an liluor establishment operators whose businesses
may decrease due to these additional taxes will receive a negligible benefit from the expansion of
Cobo Hall; and
WHEREAS the imposition of these proposed taxes places an unfair and unjustified burden on
these suburban businesses.
NOW TH.ER.EFORE.SE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County opr of Commi.ssioners hereby goes on
record OS opposing any tri-county t..ax increases for the funding of- the Cobo Hall expanon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Wayne and Macomb
County Boards of Commissioners, the County's legislators, the Cotinty's Legislative Agent, the- Metro-
politan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Southeastern Michigan Tour is] ASsoCiation,
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John J. McDonald, Commissioner District :27
Susan G. Kuhn, Robert W. Page, John P. Colandro,
Betty Fortino, Marilynn E. Goslip9, Richard Skarriti,
James E. Lahni, Thomas A. Law, Roy. Rewold,
Richard D. Kuhn: Jr., G. William Caddell, D.C.,
Nancy McConnell, Dorothy M
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Moved by Olsen supported by Hassberger the resolution . be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Pernick supported by Perinoff the resolution be referred back to the General
Government Committee for further consideration.
- •
Discussion followed.
Vote on motion to refer:
AYES McPherson, Moore, Perinoff, Pernick, Doyon. (5)
NAYS: McDonald, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Rewoid, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron,
Caddell, Calandra, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell.' (20)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to refer failed.
Discussion followed,
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Flassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald.
(21)
NAYS: McPherson, Moore, Perinoff, Pernick, Price. (5)
A sufficient majority having mOted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85206
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Board of Commissioners POW/MA RECOGNITION DAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Federal Legislation is currently being introduced which would establish July 16,
1985 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day; and
WHEREAS this day of national recognition will serve to remind us all of the •total ',acririre
made by the U. S. Prisoners of War and those listed as Missing in Action in the Vietnam War, and
will give us an opportunity to reflect and rededicate ourselves to our guest fur the repatriation
of our POW/MIAs. and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED in honor of all of our Vietnam War Veterans, living,.dead•
and unknown, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim that July 19, 1985 to
be POW/MIA Recognition Day in Oakland County and urges that the Congress of the United States take
speedy action to pass Senate Joint Resolution 87, establishing July 19, 1985 as a day of national
recognition.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I Move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE •
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
Moved by Olsen supported by Webb the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price„Aewold, Skarritt,
Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn. S.. Kuhn,
Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson. (26)
NAYS: None. (C)
A sufficient majority' having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85207
By General Government Committee
IN RE: SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION PERMITTING EXPANSION OF COUNTY LIBRARY BOARDS FROM 5 TO 7 MEMBERS
To One Oakland County goard of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlement
WHEREAS the Oakland County Library Board was created in May, 1973 under Act 138 of the
Public Acts of 1917 and implemented by Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Resolution #6233 s..41h
full support of local public libraries throughout the county; and-
WHEREAS in addifThh to overseeing the County Reference Library and Subregional Library for
the Blind and Physically Handicapped, the Oakland County Library Board coordinates many other couni ,,,-
wide services; and
WHEREAS the Superintendent of the Intermediate School District has a seat on the board as
required by law and contributes expertise in the coordination of public school and public library
services; and
LYNN D. ALLEN
Clerk
RICHARD WILCOX
CHairpersbn
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WHEREAS under existing law the County Board of Commissioners:appoints' the other four
board members to five year terms with one seat being traditionally filled by a member of fte
Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS under the proposed reorganization of the Reference and Law Libraries, one seal
on the board would represent the Courts/Bur Association and one seat wouldrepresent the County
Executive; and . .
WHEREAS in view of the existing statutory limitation of 5 members and considering that
4 of the 5 board positions are designated as outlined above, this leaves only one seat on the
board for a member who would represent all libraries in the county op an at-large basis. •
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports
legislation amending Act 138 to permit expansion of library boards in counties with a popula(ion
over 1 million from 5 to 7 members to allow additional-at-large representation.''.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this proposed amendatory legislation specify that any ia-
crease in library hoard membership is subject to approval of the County Board .af .Commissioners and
that members of an expanded board shall be appointed to terms' equal to the one left open by the
permanent appointment of the Superintendent of the Intermediate School District. -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of thit resolution be Sent- to all legislatur repre-
senting Oakland County and to the county's legislative agent. .
Mr. Chairperson, t move the adoption of the foregoing resOlution..
GENERAL GOVERNMENT .COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
Moved by Olsen supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, RbWOld, 5..lObritt, Webb, Wilcox.
Aaron, Caddell, Calandra 09Youl Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. 'Kuhn; S. Kuhn, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Aaron gave notice of intent to discharge the General Government Committee or con-
sideration of Miscellaneous Resolution #85120 (County Assumption of Administrative Respon-,ihility
of the 45-B District Court) at the next Board Meeting to be held on July 25, 1985.
In accordance with Board Rule XXII, the following referrals were made by the Chiirpr ,,ont
FINANCE
a. 1-696 Funding, Resolution #85171 - Lathrup Village Support
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Nassau County, N.Y.. - Opposition to Elimination of State and Local Taxes Deductibility
from Federal Taxes
b. Cass County - Separation of Powers
c. Sanilac County. - Separation of Powers
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
p. Michigan Department of Public Health ! - 1983 State/Local Cost Sharing Report - b. Michigan Association for Local Public Health - Forciation
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. CETA - #85-CTA-74, Administrative File •
OTHER REFERRALS
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
a. Michigan HistoricTieservation - Grant Application
b. Michigan Historic Preservation-National Register, Afflock House, BlooMfieid HIlls
c. Michigan Historic Preservation-National Register; GTWRR BirOingham Depot
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
a. Equalization - industrial Development District, Dashilic, Rochester Hill.
There were no objections to the referrals.
The Chairperson announced the next Board meeting will be held on July 25, 1985 at 7:09 p.m.
The Board adjourned at 11:15 a.m.