HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1985.08.22 - 7277OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
August 22, 1985
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox at 9:39 a.m. in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by Hubert Price, Jr:
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, •Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart,
Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore-, He
Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Remold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox. (27)
ABSENT: • None. (0)
Duorum present.
Moved, by Pernick supported by Gosling the - minutes of the previous meeting he approved as
printed.
- •A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Rewold.supported by McPherson the agenda be amended and the otles ,;Lipended to
add the following items to the agenda:, (Reason for request given in parenthesis)
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
b. _Community Mental Health' - Authorization to Reeeive Bids FDT - Remodeling the Mental
Retardation Center. (Waive Rule XXVIl 5-day notification. Planning and Building Committee meeting
Held August 20, 1985. Expedition requested by Committee Chairperson)
a. Economic Development Group - Authorization to Receive Bids for Remodeling. 04aive
Rule XXV!! 5-day notification. Planning and Building Committee meeting held August 20, 1985.
Expedition requested by Committee Chairperson)
d. Sheriff's Department - Jail Renovations and New Construction. Waive Rule XXVII 5-day
notification. Planning and Building Committee meeting held August 20, 1985. Expedition requested
by Committee Chairperson)
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
• b. Cooperative Extension' Service - Extension•Agritulture- Agent Position (Waive Rule XXVII
5-day notification. Public Services Committee meeting held August 20, 1985: Expedition requested
by Robert Chisholm)
c. Economic Development Group Resolution Approving Project Area and Project District
Area, Oxford Warm Forming Partnership Project. (Waive Rule XXVil 5-day notification. Public Services
Committee meeting held August 20, 1985.- Expedition requested by Jeff Ketzmarek) '" •
d. Economic Development Group Resolution Confirming Appointment of Additional EDC hirectors,1
Oxford Warm Forming Partnership Project. (Waive Rule XXVII 5-day notifica(ion. Public Services
Committee meeting held August 20, 1985. Expedition requested by Jeff Kaczmarek)
. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE . •
e. Corporation Counsel (Real Estate Section) 52nd District Court - Receipt of Proposals.
Resolution 1/85235. (Waive. Rtite XXVII 5-day notification, Finance Meeting held August 22, 1985.
Expedition-requested by Planning and Building Committee) •
REGULAR AGENDA - Personnel Committee
a. Drain - Commissioner Request 1:6 - Add One Construction Inspector /II and One Engineering
Technician. (Waive Rule XI-C. Resolution taken to Finance out of sequence.)
Vote on suspension of the rules to consider items added to the agenda:
259
260.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 22, 1985
AYES: S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen,
Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling,
Nassiterger, Hobart, R. Kuhn. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules carried.
Vote on agenda as amended:
A sufficient majority havingtvoted therefor, therage.hda, asramended, was approved.
Clerk read letter from Madison Heights City Clerk regarding a public hearing to be heli
regarding approval of application for tax abatement through granting Of a Commercial Facilities
Exemption Certificate. (Received and filed)
Misc. 85242
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Drain Commissioner - REQUEST TO ADD ONE (1) CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III AND ONE (I)
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
. WHEREAS a poor economy and decreased construction activity led to the deletion of thirty-
three (33) Construction Inspector positions in January, 1982 from the office of the Drain Commis'iloner; ,
and
WHEREAS the economy in Michigan has recovered to such a degree that the construction activity
of drain -, sewer- and water projects has increased significantly, necessitating. an increase in con-
struction inspection services; and
WHEREAS the increase in drain, sewer and water projects is directly related to an increased
need for the preparation of easement and right of way documents and for the acquisition of casements;
and
WHEREAS there is presently insufficient staff to handle workload increases in the afore-
mentioned areas; and
WHEREAS there, is sufficient new project work to assign two (2) new positions full time and
therefore recover full cost of the positions through increased revenues.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that one (1) governmental Construction Inspector Ill be
created in the Construction Inspection Unit and that one (1) governmental Engineering Technician be
created in the Engineering Unit of the Drain Commissioner.
Mr. Chairperson, 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: Drain Commissioner - REQUEST TO ADD ONE (I) CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III AND ONE (l) ENGINEERING
TECHNICIAN (Miscellaneous Resolution #85242)
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 #85242 and finds:
I) Two (2) budgeted positions, one (1) Construction Inspector III and one (I)
Engineering Technician be created in the Construction Inspection Unit and Engineering Unit respec-
tively in the Drain Commissioner Department, effective August 31, 1985,
2) The Cost of said positions for the remainder of 1985 amounts to $21,382, of
which $15,722 Is salary cost and $5,660 fringe benefit cost as outlined on the attached Sehedule A,
3) Revenue from drain construction projects will reimburse the County for the total
cdst of said positions for the remainder of 1985 and in future years,
4) The 1985 Budget be amended as follows:
Drain Commissioner
Revenue: 3-611-01-00-2529 Reimb-. Salaries $21,382
Appropriations:
4-611705-00-1001 Salaries.
4-611-05700-2070 Fringe BenefitS
47611-16-00-1001 Salaries
4-611-16-00-2070 Fringe Benefits
$ 8,172
2,942
7,550
2,718
$21-7P-2
5) Funding of said positions is contingent upon continued availability of Drain
project revenue to offset costs.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Commissioners. Minutes Continued. August 22, 1985 261
Moved by McDonald supported by Hassberger the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached, be.
adopited.
AYES; Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPhorsOn, Moffitt, Moore, .Nelson,
Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Doyen, Fortino, r,o!-Iin(1, labberne r,
Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn. (25)
NAYS;. None, .(0) . .
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached_
adopted.
Misc. 85243
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Central Services/District Court Probation - CHANGE MERIT RULE 1 TO INCLUDE ALL DISTRICT
COURT PROBATION EMPLOYEES IN THE MERIT SYSTEM,
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Chief of District Court Probation and Community Service Programs and Else
Probation Officers of the Central Services District Court ProbatiOn Division were excluded Flom
the Merit System, under Section li (13)(3) of the Merit System Resolution and Section (1)(B)(3) of
Merit Rule 1; and
WHEREAS the reason for said exclusion, appointment by the Governor, no longer applies to
Central Services District Court Probation personnel, and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed the status of Central SerVices District
Court Probation personnel and determined that they should not be excluded frOm the Merit System.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Merit Rule 1 be changed so that the followire positions
shall no longer be excluded from the Merit System tinder Section 11(13)(3) of the MeriL Resolution
and Merit Rule 1, Section (1)(B)(3):
POS. # CLASSIFICATION _—
03132 Chief of, District Court Probation & Community Service Programs
00322 Probatien Officer III
00323 Probation Officer /II
0O32LH Probation Officer ill
05115 Probation Officer ill
01658 Probation Officer 11
04585 Probation Officer II
04682 Probation Officer II
04813 PrObation Officer II
05116 Probation Officer If
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that current incumbents in the designated position:, ..;/1,A1 he
deemed to have full Merit System status.
Mr. Chairperson, op behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move Ihe adoption of the lore-
going resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
The Chairperson stated that pursuant to Merit - System Rilles, the resolution shall lay over
30 days.
Misc. 85244
By Planning and Eui.ldlpc Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - AUTHOBIZ.AT1ON TO RECEAVE BIDS FOR TRUSTY CAMP GENERATOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Trusty Comp provides housing for 100 inmates; and
WHEREAS the Trusty Camp needs elpetricol power to provide heat, ventilation, wnter, service,
cooking, and security service; and
WHEREAS the electrical service has been frequently interrupted due to severe weather con-
ditions over the last few years; and
WHEREAS this interruption has eau-se-id extreme hatdships on the Sheriff's staff, the- rsair-
tenance Division, and the inmates; and
WHEREAS the preliminary estimated cost of this project is 559,400; and
WHEREAS funds for this project. are available in the 1985 Capital Improvement Program,
Utilities Section.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Central Services he, and is hereby,
authorized to advertise, receive bids for the Trusty Camp generator, and report thereon after
receipt and tabulation of such bids.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building CoMmittee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne N. Hobart, Chairperson
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Moved by Hobart supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES; Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Perinoff, Pernick,
POCe., Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart; R. Kuhn,
S. Kuhn, Lanni. .(24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85245
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Community Mental Health - AUTHORIZATION 70 RECEIVE BIDS FOR REMODELING THE MENTAL RETARDATION
CENTER ,
To the Oaldand County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Mental Retardation Center was built in 1971 with funds partially provided by
a federal grant; and
WHEREAS one of the stipulations of said federal grant is that the building be used e>-s-
clusively for mental retardation programs; and
WHEREAS Oakland Schools was operating several mental retardation programs in a portion of
the building until those programs were relocated to the communities they serVe: and
WHEREAS approximately 11,000 square feet of usable floor is now sitting vacant; and
WHEREAS the federal government has indicated it would allow this vacant space to be re-
occupied by "human services" type- programs if an application for a waiver were to be made; and
WHEREAS the expansion of the current developmentally disabled program, the geriatric out -
patient- services, and the CoMMUnitit Mental . Health Board administrationall ---qualify --a-S-•"hman
. programs; and
WHEREAS remodeling to accomodate these new programs is estimated to cost $200,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, upon receipt of said waiver from the federal government,
the Department of Central Services be and iS- hereby authorized to receive bids for the remodeling of
the Mental Retardation-Center and report. thereon after receipt and tabulation of such bids.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adopiibn of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Webb the resolution be adopted,
AYES: McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Mobre, Nelson, Olsen., Perinoff, Pernick,
Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Doyon, Fontino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn,
S. Kuhn, tenni, Law. (2h)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85246
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Economic Development Group - AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR REMODELING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Economic Development Group (EDG) personnel are located in three different area: and
WHEREAS it is being recommended that these personnel be:consolidated into one location in
the Executive Office Building thereby improving communications and efficiency; and
WHEREAS an area on the first floor Of the Executive Office Building behind the Reference
Library is ideally suited for this purpose; and
WHEREAS in odder to accomplish this consolidation, additional moves involving Properly
Management, Personnel and Planning must be made; and
WHEREAS the preliminary estimated cost of this project is $61,000; and
WHEREAS funds for this project are available in the carryover of the 1985 Capital Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Central Services be and is hereby
authorized to receive bids for remodeling for the LOG and report thereon after receipt and tabulation
of such bids.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hob-art, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 22, 1985 263
AYES: McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn,
S. Kuhn, Lanni, taw ; McConnell, (24)-
'NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85247
By Planning and Building Committee_
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - JAIL RENOVATIONS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners is operating under a Consent Judgment which requires
that certain steps be taken to relieve overcrowding conditions; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has previously appropriated $234 7 585 on Miscellaneous
Resolutions Nos, 85089, 851.48, 85186 and85200, for architectural fees to review various options
for relieving the overcrowding, to prepare bidding documents for the renovations of the laundry and
dry cleaning- plants, and to develop a jail master plan; and
• WHEREAS the architectural firm of Neumann, Greager & Associates and Hepningson, Durham
and Richardson, has presented an initial plan to the Planning and Building Committee which indicates
that construction of a 128-bed. female unit, a 128-bed male unit, renovation of the medical, booking
and laundry areas and air-conditioning would be necessary to meet the near-term critical needs to
comply with the Consent Judgment; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners is desirous of expediting the work to comply wilh the
Consent Judgment. -
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
architectural firm of Neumann, Greager & Associates and Henningson, Durham and Richardson to com-
plete all steps through the preparation of bidding documents for the construction of a 128-bed female
unit, I28-bed male unit, renovation of the medical, booking and laundry areas and addition I .air-
conditioning.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED_ that $648,000 be appropriated to cover the estimated architectural
fees through this phase.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING. COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 35235
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Corporation Counsel (Real Estate Section) - 52/2 D-ISTUCT COURT - RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS •
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the control unit for the 52/2 District Court; and
WHEREAS the current lease for the 52/2 District Court premises expires on December 31, 1985;
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 85140, adopted on May 9, 1985, voted against renewal of
a lease for the existing premises and authorized the Department of Corporation Counsel to advertise
for and receive proposals for thedesign and construction or renovation of existing premises utilizing
an approved Request for Proposals' and Specifications; and
WHEREAS advertisements were published for such a facility to lease and Corporation. Counsel -
Real Estate Section did receive six (6) responses; and
WHEREAS the Rademacher Group, 3756 Sashabaw Road, Drayton Plains, Michigan 48020 has pro-
posed to build according to specifications a court to be located in Independence Township; and
WHEREAS the Rademacher Group has proposed to lease the facility consisting Of 5900 net
(finished and usable) square feet to the .County for use as the 52/2 District Court, with the terms
- and conditions as set forth in -the Lease attached to. this Resolution for Ten Dollars & 50/100 ($10.50)
per square foot, being Sixty One Thousand Nine Hundred. Fifty Dollars ($61,950), per year, for a period
of 5 years from commencement date; and from the 6th year•thru the 10th year of the lease, Tenant agrees
to pay Landlord as fixed annual rent an amount not to exceed Seventy Five Thousand Eight Hundred
Fifteen Dollars ($75,815:00) per year; • and
WHEREAS the Honorable Gerald E, McNally and the Facilities Engineering Department have re-
viewed the plans and specifications and recommends the Rademacher Group; and
WHEREAS the Department of ,Corpotation Counsel. recommends the lease be awarded to ;be
Rademacher. Group.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT_ RESOLVED that the .Oakland County Board.pf Comissi.01?ers approves the
plans, specifications and lease for the facility as proposed by the Rademacher Group, for use as the
and and
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52/2 District. Court for a term of ten (10) years commencing January t, 1986.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is
directed to execute said Lease on behalf of the County.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of •
the ftareuoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE : -
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee •
IN RE: Corporation Counsel (Real Estate Section) - 52/2 DISTRICT COURT - RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS
(Miscellaneous Resolution #85235)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule Xl-C of this 'Board, the Finance Committee' has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #85235 and finds:
1) The proposed lease is for a period of ten (10) years commencing January 1, 1986,
2) The County agrees to pay fixed annual rent of $61,950 (based on a .rate of $10.50
per square foot for 5,900 square feet of space) for the •first. five (5) years of the lease and an
amount not to exceed .$75,815 (based on a rate of S12.85 per square foot for 5,900 square feet of
space) for the last five (5) years of the lease,
3) The County will be responsible for- the payment of utilities costs, janitorial services,
real estate taxes, and moving costs in 1986, -
JO Funding will be provided in the 1986 Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
. . . . . . . . • G. William Caddell, Chairperson'
Moved by Hobart supported by Richard Kuhn the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached,
be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Moffitt•, Moore, Nelson-, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernik, Price, Rewold,
Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S: Kuhn, Leon
LaW, McConnell, McDonald. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, with Fiscal Note attached,
was adopted.
Report
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: --EMS and Disaster Control Division - COUNTYWIDE 9-1-1 SYSTEM JOINT VENTURE (Miscellaneous
Resolution #85228) -
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr'. Chairperson; Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Public Services Committee, having reviewed Resolution - #85228, reports with the' recom-
mendation that it be adopted.
Mr: Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the acceptance or the
foregoing report.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson.
Misc. 85228
By James E. Lanni
IN RE: EMS and Disaster Control Division - COUNTY-WIDE 9-1 ,1 SYSTEM JOINT VENTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners •
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: - •
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution authorized
a study to identify alternatives to provide a more effective link between Oakland County citizens
and visitors and emergency• service agencies; and
WHEREAS the Energendy SerVices Communication Task Force has recommended to the Oakland
County Board of CoMmisSioners that enhanced 9-1-1 be available to all citizens of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS 9-1-1 is a simple and effective system- for the public to access police, fire, and
emergency medical services (EMS) agencies for'emergencies; and
WHEREAS by providing a county-wide 9-1-1 number to use for all emergencies, the system will
help to: shorten Overall response 'time to emergencies,, reduce confusion and delays, and save more lives
and more property; and
WHEREAS a recent public opinion survey of Oakland County. residents showed that an over-
whelming majority (901%) support having a 9-1-1 emergency number in their community.
NOW' THEREFORE BE IT. RESOLVED that the Oakland County- Board of' Commissioners authorizes the
enhanced 9-1-1 system cohsistent -with the attached program summary materials.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. August 22, 1985 265
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the assityn-
meet ol" County 9-1-1 system manawment responsibilities to the Emergency Medical Services and Disaster
Control Division in accordance with county policies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson- of theOakland County Board of Commissioners be
and is hereby authorized to execute the attached Request for Enhanccd 9-I-1 Service with the Michigan
Bell Telephone Company.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive he and is hereby authorized to execute he
• attached 9-1-I Service Agreement with municipalities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written quarterly reports be presented to the Puhlic Services
Committee by the Manager of the Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Control Division and to th e
balance of the members of the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James E. Lanni , Commissioner District :!1
Copy of Executive Summary on file in County Clerk's 'Office.
Moved- by Lanni supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted_
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There weft: no objections.
Misc. 85248
By Public Services Corrimittee
IN RE: Cooperative Extension Service 7 EXTENSION AGRICULTURE AGENT POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr.-Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has received notification from Michigan State University that the
Extension Agriculture Agent position is being reorganized effective October 1,.1985; and
WHEREAS Michigan State University has expressed a desire to maintain and increase their
commitment to expanding agriculture information service in Oakland County (from 1/3 position to 2/3
position October 1, 1985,. through. September 30, 1986) should the County be willing to share in the
expansion by providing 1/3 of the full-time Extension Agriculture Agent position; and
WHEREAS agriculture business annually conducts product sales in excess of 200 million
dollars annually and it is in the best interest of Oakland County to continue, to supply technical
assistance in support of this industry.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Services Committee of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners agrees with the concept of a full-time Extension Agriculture Agent position.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Services Committee recommends the appropriation of
funds for 1/3 of the salary for the MSU Extension Agriculture Agent in an amount not tp exceed $8,000
for the period October 1, 1985 through September 30, 1986.
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 Richard Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 85249.
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Economic Development Group - RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA
(OXFORD WARM FORMING PARTNERSHIP PROJECT)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen.:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to alleviate and prevent
conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local hldustrial and commercial enterprises in order
to strengthen and revitalize the County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such
enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County and lts residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public. Acts
of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a weans for the encouragement of such projects in this County
through the County's Economic Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commended proceedings under the Act for the benefit of such a project
(Oxford Warm Forming Partnership Project) and has designated to this Board of Commissioner', a Project
Area and Project District Area for its approval;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED. BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
1. The Project Area, as described in.Exhibit A attached hereto, as designated by the EDC
to this Board be and is hereby certified as approved.
2. That, it having been determined that the territory surroundinc said designated Project
Area will not be significantly affected by the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted
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to ottmercial/industrial uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and boundaries
coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby established.
3. That, it having been determined that there are less than eighteen (12) residents,
real property owners, or representatives of establishments located within the Project District Area,
a Project Citizens District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(h) of the Act.
4. That the County Clerk be, and is hereby, directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the EDC.
The Public-Services Committee, by James E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves for adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Gosling the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb,
Wilcox, Caddell, Doyen, Fortino, Gosiing, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell,
McDonald. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
Resolution declared adopted.
Misc.. 85250
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Economic Development Group - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOFNTMENT OF ADDITIONAL EIDC DIRECTORS
(OXFORD WARM FORMING PARTNERSHIP PROJECT)
TO 'the Oakland County Beard of CoMmisSioneTS .
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners' has received a resolution from the Board of Directors
of The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland designating a Project Area and
Project District Area for a project (Oxford Warn Forming Partnership Project) under the Economic
Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act");
and
WHEREAS it i5 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 or THE COUNTY CE OAKLAND a5
follows:
I. The appointments of William Offer and Philip Sanxica, who are representative of neighbor-
hood residents 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: William Offer and
Phi lip.Sanzica shall cease to serve when the Project for which they are appointed is either abandoned
or, if undertaken, is compieted-in accordance with the.Project• Plan therefor.
2. Al! resolutions or parts thereof, in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed,
but only to the extent dl such conflict.
3. The County Clerk be and is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of this
resolution to the AssiStant Secretary of the Board of the 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 Rewold the resolution be adopted.'
AYES: Moore ; Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Reweld, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox,
Aaron, Caddell, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell,
McDonald, Moffitt. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
Resolution declared adopted.
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By General Government Committee
IN RE: ELIMINATION OF STATE/LOCAL TAX DEDUCTIBILITY (OPPOSE)
To the Oakland County Board of commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS President Reagan's goal of tax reform that would make the federal lox system Simpler,
more fair and more efficient is commendable; and
WHEREAS the Administration's proposal to eliminate deductibility for state and local taxes
is contrary to the President's goal of "more fair" and, indeed, is grossly unfair to homeowners
everywhere; and
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WHEREAS the U.S. .Treasury Department insists that the federal income tax deduction For
state and local taxes is a loophole or tax-shelter that must bn eliminated; and
WHEREAS stale and local taxes 'existed long hefomn Federal taxes and local hovernments
have long relied on the Federal policy that income, once taxed by local units of govethmeht, not
be taxed again; and
WHEREAS the Administration's proposal to eliminate state/local tax deductibility would
be, in effect, double taxation that would cost. the average U.S. homeowner $922.49 a year and the
average Michigan homeowner $1,074.68 annually.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners takes a position
opposing the Administration's proposal to eliminate deductibility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to members or the Michioan
Congressional delegation.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of lba
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
Moved by Olsen supported by Skarritt the resoEution be adopted.
AYES: Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron,
Caddell, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassherger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald,
McPherson, Moffitt, Moore. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficlent majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted..
Misc. 85252
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Historical Commission - AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND COUNTY ORDINANCE -DO
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: •
WHEREAS the General Government Committee has reviewed the operation of Or , Oakland County
Historical. Commission and their future plans; and
WHEREAS the Historical Commission has indicated, thepresent restriction in the number of
terms an appointee may serve has adversely affected the ability to retain interested and active
members; and
WHEREAS the General Government Committee agrees that Section 4, of Ordinance H20, that
prohibits a- member of the Historical Commission from serving more than two consecutive terms is .
drinecessary.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland. hereby adopts Ordinance 1125
(copy attached), which amends Ordinance .1120 by deleting Section. 4.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, • I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
ORDINANCE NO. 25
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCEE-NO- 20 WHICH IS TITLED,. AN ORDINANCE TO
ESTABLISH THE OAKLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
The County of Oakland, State. of Michigan, hereby ordains: Section 4 of Oak leaf County
Ordinance No. 20 is hereby deleted.
Moved by Olsen supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewofd, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron,
Caddell, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell,
McDonaEd, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairperson made the following referrals in accordance with Rule XXII:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Michigan Township Association - Governmental Liability Limitation
b. Michigan Association of Counties - County Excellence Awards
c. Lake County Support County Commissioners Staggered 4-Year Terms
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
'a. Resolution by Dr. Caddell - Road Commission USO of 1984 Tii-Party Funds For Como -co
Township
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OTHER REFERRALS:
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
a. Equalization - InduStrial Facilities Exemption, West End Welding - Milford Town0ip
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
a. Governor - Michigan Sesquicentennial
There were no objections to the deferrals.
The Chairpel'son announced the net meeting of the BoarA will be Septemb'er 12, 1985 at
9:30 a.m.
The Board adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
LYNN O. ALLEN RICHARD R. WILCOX
Clerk Chairperson