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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
November 21, 1985
• Meeting called to order by Ch.airperson. Richard R. Wilcox . at 1047 a.m. in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michinan.
Invocation given by Richard Skarritt.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, •Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, hass .berger, Hobart, Richard Kuhn,
Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perineff, Pernick,
Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox. (25)
ABSENT: Moore, Price. (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Rewold supported by Aaron the agenda be approved with the following items deleted:
Under General Government delete Item 'a" (Board of Commissioners Amendments to Board Rules.)
Under Planning and Building delete item "a" (Department of Public Works, Huron Valley
hospital Sewage Treatment Facility Operation and Maintenance Agreement).
A sufficient . majority having voted therefor, the agenda was approved AS corrected.
Clerk read letter from Daniel T. ,Murphy announcing the appointments of Ms. Pat Jacobs, Mr.
Jay B. Shah and Mr. David Williams Potts as Directors of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC)-.
Ms. Jacobs and Mr, Shah's appointments are to fill unexpired terms ending May 1, 1986, end Mr. Potts'
appointment is for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1990. Also Mr. Murphy reappointed Theodore D.
Dzuirman for a term ending May 1, 1989 and Mr. Fred Seeley for a term ending May I, 1991.
Moved by Hassberger supported by Susan Kuhn the appointments be confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were confirmed.
Clerk read letter from State Representative Wilbur V. Brotherton acknowledging receipt of
resolutions. (Received and Filed)
• Misc. 85340
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Corporation Counsel
LEGAL FEES - MARCELLA v OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Hr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Ideal Mutual Insurance Company was the County's police professional carrier
until December 15, 1980; and '
WHEREAS in December, 1984, Ideal Mutual Insurance Company went into rehabilitation in the
State of New York and was subsequently put into receivership by the insurance Commissioner or that
state; and
WHEREAS Ideal has ceased to represent its insureds in pending lawsuits, including Marcella
v Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the firm of Allen & Allen was retained to continue its defense of this case; and
WHEREAS Allen & Allen has submitted a final billing for services rendered between January
1985 and September 19, 1985; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel finds the attorney's fees and expenses charged to :be reasonable
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for services rendered and recommends payment in the amount of $8,139.98.
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Finance Committee finds $8,139.98 available in the
i985 Contingency Fund Account to cover said cost.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners appropriates $8,139.98 from the !985
Contingency Account and transfers said amount to the Corporation Counsel Division - Legal Expense
Account as follows:
909-01-00 -9900 Contingency $(8,139.98)
115,010-3456 .A.egbf Expense 8 ,1 39.98
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf cif the 'Finance Committee, f move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Gosling the resolution be adapted.
AYES: McDonald,. McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Rernick, Bewald, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox,
Aaron, Caddell, Calandra, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law,
McConnell. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted..
Misc. 85341
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Corporation Counsel - LEGAL FEES - CLAIM OF BARBARA J. HOLTZ
To the Oakland County Board of CommissionerS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Ideal Mutual Insurance Company was the County's police prolessionl carrier
until December 15, 1980; and
WHEREAS in December, 1984, Ideal Mutual Insurance Company went into rehabilitation in the
State of New York and was subsequently put into receivership by the Insurance Commissioner of that
State.; and
WHEREAS Ideal has ceased to represent its insurdS in pending claims and lawsuits, including
the claim of Barbara 3. Holtz; and
WHEREAS John H. Disc, Jr., was retain ed to investigate and make a recommendation in regard
to this claim; and
' WHEREAS John H. Oise, Jr., has submitted a billing for services rendered between July 8, 1985
and August 14, 1985; and
WHEREAS Corporation Counsel finds the attorney's fees and expenses charged to he reasonable
for services rendered and recommends payment in the amount of $217.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Finance Committee finds $217.00 available in the 1985
Contingency Fund Account to cover said cost.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners appropriates $217.00 from the 1985
Contingency Account and transfers said amount to the Corporation Counsel Division - Legal Expense
'Account as follows:
909-01-00-9900 Contingency $(217.00)
115-01-00-3456 Legal Expense 217.00
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Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron,
Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Jaw, .
McConnell, McDonald. (23).
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85342
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Computer Services Department
1985 THIRD QUARTER DATA PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS all data processing development cost is incorporated as a single appropriation
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within the Computer Services Department Budget and then an amount equal to the actual expense is
transferred to the user department on a quarterly basis with a summary report to the Finance Com-
mittoe; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Computer Services Department has determined thd 1985 Third
Quarter' data processing development charges for the budgeted County departments;- and
WHEREAS these development charges are for programs which are in conformance with the guide-
lines set forth by the Computer' User Advisory Committee and the Computer Center master plan approved
by the Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS funding for data processing - development is contained 41 the 1985 Computer Services
General • Fund Budget; and
WHEREAS an appropriation transfer to budgeted County departments is needed to fund these
development charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Finance Committee has reviewed the 1985 Third Quarter Data
Processing Development for user departments and finds $433,598 netessary to fund the development cost.
Said funds are available in the 1985 Data Processing Division Data Processing development appropriation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners •approptlates $433,598 from,the 1985
Data Processing Development budget and transfers said fOnds to the appropriate user departments con7
sistent with the attached schedule,
Mr. Chairperson ; on behalf of the Finance Committee, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
C. William Caddell,. Chairperson -
Moved by Caddell supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, ' 01Sth', PernIck,-ROWOld'; Skarritt,- Webb,. Wileo,*,-Aaren-, Caddell, Calandra,
Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald,
McPherson. (22)'
NAYS: None.' (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Report
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Board of Commissioners - Indemnification of CoOnty Commissioners, Elected and Appointed
Officials and Employees .(Miscellaneous Resolution #85339)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution 1185339, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be amended as follows:
IN THE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, line 4, delete the comma (,) which now
appearsiafter the Word "for" and insert the words "all reasonable costs of litigation
and..."; same paragraph,. line 5. following the word "attorney," insert the words --"in
accordance with County policy--".
Further, in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs, delate
the word "officer" wherever it appears and substitute the words "elected and appointed
officials" to coincide with the title of the resolution.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, 1 move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Misc. 85339 .
By Commissioners Skarritt and Page
IN RE: Board of Commissioners
INDEMNIFICATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has not been able to renew its Public Officials Liability
Policy which protected County offitials and employees against civil actions for any alleged error
or mis-statement or act or omission or neglect or breach of duty including misfeasance, malfeasance,
or nonfeasance, in the discharge of their duties; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland may not be able to renew its primary coverage under the Broad
Form Comprehensive general Liability Policy which includes all elected and appointed officials and
employees as named insured; and •
WHEREAS the County Administration has .taken action to protect the County Judges by pur-
chasing a separate Judicial Professional Liability Policy; and
WHEREAS'the .County Employee Benefits description section of the public Merit System booklet
indicates that the County will provide personal injury coverage for all employees as named insured on
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the County policies; and
WHEREAS 1964 PA 170, as amended, authorizes indemnification of public officers and employees
while acting on..behalf of the County within the scope of their authority.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that whenever a claim is made or a civil action is commenced
against an officer or employee of the County of Oakland for injuries to persons or property allegedly
caused by the officer or employee while acting within the scope of his or her authority, th0 County
shall . pay for, engage or furnish the services of an attorney to advise the officer or employee 'as to
the claim and to appear for and represent the officer or employee in the action. The County may com-
promise, settle and pay the claim before or after the commencement of a civil action -. Whenever a
judgment for damages is awarded against an officer or employee of the County as a result of a civil
action for personal •injuries or property damage caused by the officer or employee while in the course
of employment and while acting within the scope of his or her authority, the County of Oakland shall
indemnify the officer or employee or pay, settle or compromise the judgment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when a criminal action is commenced against an officer or em-
ployee of the County of Oakland based upon the conduct of the officer or employee in the• course of
employment, if the ;employee or officer had a reasonable basks for believing that he or she was acting
within the scope of his or her authority at the time of the alleged conduct, the County of Oakland
shall pay for, engage or furnish, the services of an attorney 1.6 advise the officer or employee as to
the actiOn and to appear for and represent the officer or employee ln the action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall not impose any liability upon • the County
of Oakland other than that herein set forth'. •
Mr. Chairperson, I move the' adoptionof the foregoing resolution.
Richard R. Skarritt, Commissioner District N2
Robert W. Page, Commissioner District 713
Moved by Caddell supported by' Moffitt the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted..
Moved by Caddell supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Caddell supported by Page the resolution be amended as recommended in the Finance
Committee report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick i RewoId, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron', Caddell, Calandro,
Rayon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald,
McPherson, Moffitt. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
•
Misc. 85343
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Prosecutor's Department
1986 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Public Services Committee has reviewed the 1986 Cooperative Reimbursement Grant
Application. - Prosecutor; and
WHERLAS this is the fourteenth year of a continuing grant; and
WHEREAS this program covers theperiodof January 1, 1986 through December 31, 1986; and
WHEREAS total funding for the 1986 grant is $652,095, of which $540,000 (82.87) would be
State funded and $112,095 (172%) would be County funded.
NOW THEREFORE RE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
1986 Cooperative Reimbursement Grant Application - Prosecutor in the amount of $652,095.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee ; 1 move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution;
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Report to Public Services Committee
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Prosecutor's Department - 1986 Cooperative Reimbursement Grant Application
The Finance Committee has reviewed the 1986 Cooperative Reimbursement Program Application
and finds:
1) This is the Fourteenth year of 6 continuing grant for the purpose of establishing
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paternity for children receiving ADC, and Investigating and prosecuting cases of fraud directly
related to child support;
2) This grant covers a period January 1, 1986 through December 31, 1 .986;
3) The total program request is $652,095, a $8,979 increase over the 1985 . program.
4) Of the $652,095 requested, $540,000 or 82.8'4 would be Stale funds' and 6112,095 or
17.2% will be County costs;
5) Application or acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County beyond the Grant
period.
A cost breakdown is provided in the attached schedule.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee I recommend acceptance of the fore-
going report and referral of the information contained therein to the Public Services Committee in.
accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #8145, revised Federal and State Grant application procedures.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Fortino the resolution be adapted.
AYES: Olsen, Page, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calapdro,
Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart ., R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald,
McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85344
By Public SdrViceL.' CoMMittee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department
1986 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION RENEWAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Public Services Committee has reviewed the Sheriff's Department 1986 Marine
Safety Program Reimbursement Application; and
WHEREAS this is the nineteenth year of the program; and
WHEREAS the Program covers a period of 'January 1, .1986 through DeCember 31, 1986; and
WHEREAS total program costs are anticipated to be $351,063, of whicli $235,212 or 2/3 would
be state reimbursement and $115,851 or 1/3 would be County funded -.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of COmMissioners authorizes the
1986 Marine Safety Program Reimbursement Application.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Report to the Public Services Committee
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - 1986 Marine Safety Program Reimbursement Application Renewal
The Finance Committee has reviewed the Sheriff's 1986 Marine Safety Program Reimbursement
Renewal Application and finds:
O . This is the nineteenth year of the program which provides for the instruction of potential
users of Marine Equipment as to safe operation, as well as the laws governing the same. In addition,
the Marine Program provides for the enforcement of Marine regulations on the County's lakes and re-
covery of drowning Victims,
2) This program covers a period of January 1, 1986 through December 31, 1986.
3) Total program costs, are anticipated to be $35T,063, of which $235,212 or 2/3 would be
State reimbursement and $115,851 or 1/3 would be County funded, consistent with the attached schedule.
4) Application or acceptance does not obligate the County to any specific funding. level
though the 2/3 State portion cannot be increased,
5) Tho Marine Safety program is treated as a General Fund appropriation and is subject to
the Board of Commissioner's budget review.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, i wove the acceptance of the foregoing
report, and referral of the informatiors contained therein to the Public Services CoMmittee, in accor-
dance with Miscellaneous Resolution #81 .45, revised Federal and State Grants Application Procedures.
FlNANCE COMMITTEE .
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Pernick the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Page,. Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Doyor, Fortino,
Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald ., McPherson, Moffitt, Olsen. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 8534l;
By Public Services Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department
APPLICATION FOR '985/86 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACT - CLASSIFICATION. PROGRAM-. -
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to the Federal JOs.tice Assistance Act •of 1984, the Michigan Office of
Criminal Justice Programs allocates funding to County. Sheriff's Department; and
. WHEREAS the Oakland- County Sheriff's Department proposes to apply for said funds . to expand
the current inmate classifications system to become compatible with the requirements of the Consent
Judgement; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff's Department is proposing a program. entitled, ."Oakland
County Classification Program" in the amount of $88,347,of which $44,173 is grant funded and $44,174
will be County funded; and
WHEREAS any proposed personnel changes will be reviewed by the Personnel Committee,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
application of said grant in the amount of $88,347.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application of this grant does not obligate the County to
any future commitment,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni,"Chairpersoh
Report to Public Services Committee
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - Application for 1985/1986 Justice Assistance Act - Classification
Program Fund
The Finance Committee has reviewed the proposed State of Michigan Office of CrimInal
Justice-Justice Assistance Act grant application for the Oakland County Classification Program
and finds:
1) This is the first year of the program,
2) The program covers the period October 1, 1985 through September 30, 1986,
3) Total program funding is $88,347 which Includes grant funding of $44,173 and a
County appropriation of $4,174 as per the attached schedule,
4) Personnel changes including the addition of a Deputy II Corrections Officer position,
Clerk 1 position, and four (4) part-time Classification Agents to the Corrective Services Division-
Detention Facility Unit, will have to be reviewed by the Personnel Committee,
5) Application for and acceptance of these funds does not obligate Oakland County to any
future County commitment for program continuation.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I Move the acceptance of the foregoing
report and referral of the information contained therein to the Public Services Committee, in accor-
dance with Miscellaneous Resolution 118145, revised "Federal and State Grant Application Procedures".
FINANCE COMMITTEE
• G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Perinoff, Pernick, Rewolci, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Doyon, Fortino,
Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson,
Olsen, Page. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority., having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Report
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: MERGER OF LAW LIBRARY OPERATION AND GOVERNMENTAL LIBRARY OPERATION (Miscellaneous Resolution
//85192)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution //85.192, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted, and further recommends that the Chairperson of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners schedule a Public Hearing for December 12, 1985 on this item.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the fore-
going report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John 1. McDonald, Chairperson
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Report .
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Mery.-1- of Law Library Operation and Governmental _Library Operation
To toe Public Services Committee
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the suggested resolution, Merger of he
Law Library Operation and Governmental Library Operations, reports with the recommendation that. [he.•
resolution be adopted with the following amendment: add to the listing of members in the NOW THERE-
FORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, One (1) member serving on the Board by statute, that being the
Superintendent of the Intermediate School District of the County."
The General Government CoMmittee further recommends that the resolution be referred to
the Personnel Committee to adopt the necessary organization chart reflecting the change in the
reporting structure of the Director of the Law Library to the Library Board, and to the finance
Committee to review-the budget implications.
Mr. Chairpersbo, on behalf of the General Government Committee, 1 move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COM1TTEE •
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
Misc. 85192
• By Public Services Committee
Id RE: MERGER OF LAY 4 LIBRARY OPERATION ANC,. GOVERNMENTAL LIBRARY OPERATION -
To the Oakland County Board Of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: • .
WHEREAS it is recommended that the Law Library operation and Governmental Library operation
be combined under the County Library Board; and
AEREAS to accomplish this merger, it will be necessary to reorganize the membership of
the County Library Board, as future appointments become. ooen;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Law Library .ancf•the Governmental Library be combined
and he placed under the control of the County Library Board with the understanding that the County
Board of Commissioners will designate appointees to the Library Board' as Follows':
One (1) member appointed on the recommendation of Circuit Court and CoUnty Bar Association.
First appointment effective 8/24/85.
One (1) member appo i nted on the recommendation of the County Executive. FTr -t: oppointment
effective 8/24/85.
Two (2) members appointed to represent the Board of Commissioners. Next appointment 8/24/86
and 8/24/88; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that -upon the adoption of this resolution a pUblic hearing be held
in accordance with FA 139.
Mr. Chairperson,• on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
daises E. Lanni,' ChairperSon
Moved by Lanni supported . by Nelson the Personnel Committee reoort be acceped.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor: the Personnel Committee report was accepted.
Moved by Lanni supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
The ChairperSon stated that a Public Hearing' on the merger will oe set for December 12, 1985
at 10:05 a.m.
Misc. 85323
By Public Services Committee
IN Sheriff Department
THREE (3) ADDITIONAL DEPUTY POSITIONS - LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL SERVICES - CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS
To the Oakland County i3oard of Cormlissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentleman:
WHEREAS it is the policy of 'the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's
Department to enter into contract agreements with townships and/or cities for the purpose. of La.,/ En-
forcement Patrol Service; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous "'esolution :,n4949
established the standard annual cost of $53,613 per deputy for the contract period Aorii 1. '985
through March 31, 1986: and
WHEREAS the City of Rochester Hills wishes to enter into tuch an agreement for the addition
of three (3) full time deputies for the purpose of Law Enforcemnt Patrol Service for the three (3)
month period January 1, 1986 through March 31, 1986 and renewable annually thereafter at rates estab-
lished by the Board.
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•NOW THEREFORE.BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
Chairperson of the Board and the Oakland County Sheriff to enter into an agreement with the City of
Rochester Hills for the addition of three (3) deputies for the. purpose of Law Enforcement. Patrol
Sei'ViceS at the annual cost of $53,613 for the three month period January 1, 1986. through March 31,
1986, Consistent with the terms of the attached agreement.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
.Copy of Law Enforcement Agreement on file In therCounty Clerk's Office.
Fiscal Note
By Finance Committee
IN RE: Sheriff's Department - Three (3) Additional Deputy • Positions - Low Enforcement Services
City of Rochester Hills (Miscellaneous Resolution #85323)
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 1185323 and finds:
1) No fiscal implications for the 1985 Budget,
2) The 1986 Recommended Budget will be amended to include the anticipated revenue and
expenses.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson_
Moved by Lanni supported by Nelson the resolution (with Fiscal Note attached) be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Rewold, Skarrltt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino,
Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt,
Nelson, Olsen, Page, (24
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution (with Fiscal Note attached)
was adopted.
Misc. 85346
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Medical Examiner
APPOINTMENT OF OAKLAND COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 1985-OCTOBER 31, 1989
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 181, P.A. 1953, as amended, provides for the establishment of the Medical
Examiner's Office; and
WHEREAS Act 181, P.A. 1953, as amended, requires that the Medical Examiner he a physician
licensed to practice within the state and a resident of the county for which they are appointed or
of a neighboring county; and
WHEREAS Dr. Bill G. Brooks is a .physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of
Michigan and a resident of Troy, within the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS Dr. Bill G. Brooks is a Board Certified Forenaic Pathologist; and
WHEREAS Dr. Bill G. Brooks has served with distinction as Medical Examiner since October 1,
1983; and
WHEREAS Act 181 of 1953, as amended, provides that _the Board of Commissioners formally
appoint a Medical Examiner for a period of four (A) years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appoint Dr.
Bill G. Brooks as Medical Examiner of Oakland County for a period Of four (4) years, from November 1,
1985, until October 31, 1989, provided his annual contract with the County remains in force.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John F.Okon, Chairperon
ReporL Lo the General Government Committee
By Health and Human Resources Committee
IN RE: Medical Examiner- Appointment of Oakland County Medical Examiner for the Period of November 1,
1985 - October 31, 1989.
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Having reviewed the appointment of Oakland County Medical Examiner for the period of
November I, 1985, through October 31, 1989, the Health and Human ResourcesCommittee recommends approval
of the attached suggested resolution, which appoints Dr. Bill G. Brooks as MediCal Examiner.
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hr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Resources Committee, I submit the lore-.
going roper
HEALTH AND HUHALI RESCeLtWCOMMITTEL
Nancy ,IlcCiannell, Chairperson
Moved by Olsen supported by Fortino the report be accepted. ,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted..
Moved by Olsen supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra Doyen, Fortino, Gosling,
Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McEtierson, Moffitt, Nelson,
Olsen, Page, Pernick. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISC. 85347
By General Government Committee
IN RE: HOUSE BILL 4552 (OPPOSE) AMENDING THE MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW TO FACILITATE VOTER REGISTRATION
• To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners •
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House -Gill 4552 proposes several amendments to the voter' reistration sections of
the Michigan Election Law, all aimed at mnking voter registration easier; nnd
WHEREAS- Ibis bill would nItow voter registration by wail on special Secretary oi Si :le
forms, would allow voter registration on election day by appearing in person' at the clerYa office,
would allow voter registration up to 20 days prior to election day rather than the current 3D days
and would require clerks to appoint deputy registrars without regard to the appointees' place of
residence; and
WHEREAS the registration by mail provision is unacceptable becauSe it not only would pro-
vide more potential for fraud but Would also place ar unnecessary burden on Secretary of State per-
sonnel; and
WHEREAS election day registration for those who appear in person is not feasible because
clerks are far tot) busy With regular election day business to become involved in a new procedure to
serve the procrastinators; and
WHEREAS existing law calling for voter registration's up 'to :30 days pTior to an election
provides ample arid sufficient opportunity for potential electors to become electors zed there is no
need for this time period to be changed to 20 days and -
WHEREAS. the requirement for clerks to appoint deputy . registrars whether or not the ap-
plicants for appointment live in the jurisdiction served by the clerk seems to be an on
mandate; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Clerk Lynn D. Allen is opposed to House Bill 42 and has expressed
the opinion that clerks throughout the state would share him; opposition to the election refotws
offered in this bill.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDthat the Oakland County Board of Commissioners takes a position
opposing House Bill 4552. •
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to nli Legislators repro-
;enting Oakland County and to the County's Legislative Agent.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government COmmittee,. 1 wove the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
Moved by Olsen supported by Skarritt the resolution be adopted. •
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandra Fortino, Gosling,. Hassberger, Hobart,
E. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Rewoid. (20)
NAY'S: Aaron, Doyen', McPherson, Pernick. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 85348
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: RETIREMENT SYSTEM AMENDMENT ADJUSTMENT BENEFIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #841i6 adopted May 10, 1984 provided the retirees from
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the Oakland County Employees Retirement System with their last cost-of-living adjustment benefit
effective July 1, 1985; and
WHEREAS to compensate For the cost-',of-living increases since July 1, 1984, persons who have
retired an or before December 6, 1985 should be granted a post-retirement cast-of-living increase
benefit effective January 1, 1986; and
WHEREAS the necessary funds to cover the cost of this benefit will be provided from the
Reserve for Retired Benefit payments of the Oakland County Employees' Retirement System and will
not require an Appropriation from the county,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Employees Retirement System be amended
by adding a new subparagraph (k) to. Section 34.1 to read as follows:
"Post Retirement Benefit Increases"
Section 34.1
(k) For a ,monthly benefit which became effective as ofDecember 6, 1985,
beginning with the monthly benefit payment, if any, for the month of
January 1586, the amount of monthly benefit shall be increased by
of the amount. of benefit otherwide payable for the period.
Mr. Chairperson, •on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I [pave the 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 objections.
Misc. 85349
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Sheriff Department
STAFFING FOR "D" BUILDING AND "L" BUILDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen.:
WHEREAS overcrowding at the Oakland County Jail has continued to place the County in
non-compliance with the Jail Consent Judgement; and
WHEREAS two new jail satellite facilities under construction to achieve compliance are
on schedule for occupancy with "D" Building to open January 1, 1986 and "L" Building to open
February 1, 1986; and
WHEREAS approximately half of the new personnel needs required to operate the new Facilities
were addressed by a previous miscellaneous resolution so that they could be appointed on December 2,
1985, thereby affording adequate training time; and
WHEREAS the remaining new personnel required to operate "D" Building and 'fti' Building 'Oust
be appointed on January 1, 1986 in order to provide a minimum of thirty days training prior to "L''
Building becoming fully operational;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following positions be created in the Corrective
Se.rvi ,e Division of the Sheriff Department, of January I, 1986:
Eight (8) Deputy 11 - Corrections
One (1) Sheriff Service Agent
One (1) Jail Inmate Worker
One (1) Second Cook
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three previously budgeted positions of Deputy I - Corrections
be upgraded to Deputy II - Corrections.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sheriff and Personnel Department coordinate appointments
to these positions so that no position is filled earlier than 30 days prior to the date of occupancy
for "L" Building.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the fore-
going resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick,
Rewold, Skarritt. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 85350
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Personnel Department
1984-1985 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE; COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AEL-C10 LOCAL 3075
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a labor -agreement covering the Prosecutor's investigatOrs assigned to the. Oakland
County Prosecutor has been negotiated with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees, AFL-C10 Local 3075; and
WHEREAS a two (2) year agreement has been reached with the Union fof the period January 1,
1985 through December 31,- 1986 and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed the agreement covering employees represented
by. the Union and recommends approval.of the agreement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the County of Oakland,. the Oakland
County Prosecutor, and Local 3075, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-
CIO, be and the same is hereby approved, and that the Chairperson of this Board on behalf of the
County of Oakland be and 15 hereby authorized to execute said agreement a copy of which is attached
hereto.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
• The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were ro objections.
• Report
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Central Services/District Court Probation - Change Merit Rule I to Include All District Court
Probation Employees in the Merit System (Miscellaneous Resolution #85243)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution 1185243, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, 1 move the acceptance of the fore-
going report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Misc.. 85243
By Personnel Committee
IN RE: Central Services/District Court Probation
CHANGE MERIT RULE i 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 the
Probation Officers of the Central Services District Cou-t Probation Division were excluded from
the Merit System, under Section II (13)(3) of the Merit System Resolution and Section (I)(B)(3)
of Merit Rule I; 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 i be changed so that the following positions
shall no longer be excluded from the Merit System under Section II (13)(3) of the Merit Resolution
and Merit Rule 1, Section (1)(0.(3):
POS. # CLASSIFICATION
03132 Chief of District Court Probation & Community Services Programs
00322 Probation Officer III
00323 Probation Officer III
00324 Probation Officer III
05115 Probation Officer 111
01658 Probation Officer
04585 Probation Officer if
04682 Probation Offieer if
04813 Probation Officer 11
05116 Probation Officer if
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that current incumbents in the designated positions shall be deemed
to have full Merit System status.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
Moved by McDonald supported by Fortino the Personnel Committee report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor,. the Personnel Committee report was accepted.
Moved by McDonald supported by Webb the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson stated that in accordance with Merit System Rules, the resolution shall
lay over for thirty .(30) days.
Misc. 85351 •
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Rochester Hills District Court
REQUEST FOR FURNITURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
• WHEREAS the County of Oakland is the control unit for the 52/3 District Court (Rochester
Hills); and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #85062, adopted on March I4,
1985, approved the lease of facilities located at Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, for the 52/3
District Court for a term of ten (10) years commencing August 1, 1985, or as soon thereafter as the
facility is ready for occupancy; and
WHEREAS the 52/3 District Court moved to said facilities on August 8, 1985; and
WHEREAS terms of the lease require that the tenant will be responsible for the provision
of furniture and equipment; and
WHEREAS the expanded court facility In Rochester Hills requires additional furniture.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appropriates
funding in the amount of $32,901.96 for furniture as detailed in the attached schedule and as re-
quested by the court.
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
Moved by Hobart supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Report
By General Government Committee
IN RE: Establish the Office of County Public Works Commissioner (Miscellaneous Resolution #85337)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #85337, "Establish the Office of County Public
Works Commissioner," the report of the Planning and Building Committee and the legal opinion from
William P. Hampton to Richard R. Wilcox . dated November 15, 1985, the General Government Committee
recommends:
1) That the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners set a public hearing as required
by Public Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended by Public Act 170 of the Public Acts of
1974, and Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, such hearing to be held on December 12,
1985.
2) That the Board of Commissioners adopt the attached substitute resolution for Mis-
cellaneous Resolution #85337.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, 1 move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
Report
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Establish the Office of County Public Works Commissioner (Miscellaneous Resolution #85337)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #85337, "Establish the Office of County Public
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Work Copoiss1ener", On-Planning ded Building CompiHee recomteds Iha ddorgion of the remOutien
with the Foliowing recophiendal h,n and ;Imendment:
I. .1t is recommended thal a vote be taken by the Board of Commissioners on the merger
mentioned in the resolution intediately after the public hearing.
2. The resolution should be amended in the NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED paragraph so that
it reads (amendment underlined): •
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners ce+is
a -pribiie-heer -ing-to-be-rieid-on -the-ifst-dmy-of-Norember7 -1985 -at-ie-:89 -a7m71.-Enstern
Standard -Time requests the Board Chairperson to call a public hearing to consider the
question of the combination of the powers, duties, and functions of the Drain Com-
missioner and the water and sewer functions of the Division of Sewer, Water and Solid
Waste, excluding the solid waste functions of that Division, into one county depart --
went headed by an elected Public Works Commissioner, pursuant to the provisions of
Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended by Act 170 of 1974.
Mr: Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building . Committee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report. •
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
- Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Misc. 85337 (Original Resolution)
By Robert W. Page
IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER- • -
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies add Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 170 of the Ptiblit Act of 1974 amended the Michigan Drain Code to authorize the
Board of ComMissioners to combine various public works powers, duties, and funetions into one county
department headed by an elected Public Works Commissioner; and
WHEREAS the Public Works Commissioner shall be elected in the same manner and for the same
term as the Drain Commissioner and shall carry out the powers and duties of the Drain Comissioner;
and
WHEREAS the Combination of the water and.-sewer functions of the Division of Sewer, Water
and Solid Waste, excluding the solid waste functions of that Division, with the Drain Comrdssioner
into one county department headed by a Public Works Commissioner would proMote -•more effective use
of County personnel and funds, and thereby benefit the taxpayers of Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland- County Board of Commissioners calls a public
hearing to be held on the 21st day of November, 1985 at 1000 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to consider
the question of the combinationof the powers, duties and functions of the Drain Commissioner and
the water and sewer 'functions of the Division of Sewer, Water and Solid Waste, excluding the solid
waste functions of that Division, into one county department headed by an elected Public Works Com-
missioner, pursuant to the provisions of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended by Act 170
of 1974.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Robert W. Page, Commissioner District #I3
G. William Caddell, James E. Lanni, Roy Rewold,
Susan Kuhn, Richard R. Wilcox, David Moffitt, '
Marilynn E. Gosling, W. A. Hassberger, Anne M. Hobart,
James A. Doyon,- Dorothy M. Webb, 'Betty fortdne,
• Richard D. Kuhn, Jr:, Dennis. M. Aaron, Ralph - H. Nelson,
Ruel McPherson, Richard G. Skarritt, Walter - Moore
Lawrence R. Pernick, Alexander C. Perinoff,
John P. Catan-dro, Nancy McConnell
Misc. 85337 (Substitute Resolution)
By General Government Committee
IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ELECTED PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER WITH THE COMBINED POWERS, DUTIES AND
FUNCTIONS OF ACT 185 of 1957 AND ACT • 342 OF 1939
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has heretofore established a public improvement agency with
the -Oakland County Drain Commissioner designated as the County agent pursuant - to Act 342 of the
Public Acts of 1939, as amended, being Sections 46.171 to I46-.188 of the Michigan Compiled Laws; and
WHEREAS Section 21 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended by Act 170 of the
Public Acts of 1974, authorizes the County Board of Commissioners, by resolLition of a two-thirds
vote of the members elected and serving, to combine the powers,. duties and functions set forth in •
Act 185 of the Public Acts of 1957, as amended, Act 342 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended, and
Act 40 of the Public. Acts of 1956, as amended, into one County department headed by a Public Works
Commissioner; and
WHEREAS Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973. provides for the County Board of Commissioners
to exercise all powers and duties vested in boards of county. commissioners not inconsistent with the
terms of Act 139; and
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- WHEREAS the County Board of Commissioners is _authorized by Section 12 of Act 139 of the
Public Acts of 1973 to delegate additional powers and functions to the Drain Commissioner and the
combination of powers, duties and functions set forth in the above-enumerated acts Is consistent
with this authorization; and
WHEREAS the intent of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland to achieve
substantial savings in the cost of operation and a more effective, efficient organization of
public works management functions within the County- is consistent with the provisions of Act 139;
and
WHEREAS the combination of the sewer and water functions of the division of Sewer, Water
and Solid Waste, excluding the solid waste functions of that division, with the Drain Commissioner
into one County department headed by a Public Works Commissioner will promote more effective use
of County personnel and funds, and thereby benefit the taxpayers of Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. Pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 21 of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts
of 1956, as amended, and after holding a public hearing as provided in said Act, and further pur-
suant to the provisions of Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Oakland does hereby establish the office of Public Works Commissioner and combine kLie
powers, duties and functions set forth in Act 185 of the Public Acts of 1957, as amended, Act 342
of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended, and Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, into
one County department to be headed by the Public Works Commissioner. The Public Works Commissioner
shall be elected in the same manner and for the same term as a Drain Commissioner and shall carry
out the powers and duties of a Drain Commissioner, The Oakland County Drain Commissioner shall
assume the office of the Public Works Commissioner effective January 1, 3986.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the construction, maintenance and operation of all County
storm and sanitary sewer, sewage disposal, water, general drainage, and flood control facilities
shall be performed by the Public Works Commissioner and the entire budget and perSonnelOf the diVisien
of Sewer, Water and Solid Waste of the Department of Public Works heretofore engaged or spent in the
pursuit of such functions, except for Solid Waste functions, ShAii be transferred to the office of
the Public Works Commissioner effective January 1, 1986,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive and the Directors of the Departments of
Oakland County government are hereby authorized to take all such administrative acts as may be neces-
sary to implement this resolution.
Chairperson, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing resolution:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Aaron the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor,. the •Report was accepted.
Moved by Hobart supported by Moffitt the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having Voted therefor, the Report was. accepted.
Moved by Hobart supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Pernick supported by Aaron the resolution be amended as recommended in the General
Government Committee Report. (Set Public Hearing Date and adopt Substitute Reseluticn.)
Moved by Hobant supported by Page the resolution also be amended as recommended in the
Planning and Building Committee Report (Vote on merger and amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
paragraph).
The Chairperson stated the resolution with the two recommended amendments should be re-
ferred to the Finance Committee and PensOrinel Committee.
Moved by Page supported by Fortino the rules be suspended to refer the resolution to the
Finance Committee out of sequence so the Finance Committee will be the reporting committee.
Discussion followed.
Vote on SOSpension of the Rules:
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Caiandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick,
Rewoid, Skarritt, Webb. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to sOspend the rules carried.
Moved by Page supported by Gosling the resolution, with the two recommended amendments
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be referred to the Finance Committee and the Personnel Committee, and the Chairperson set a date
for the Pub! ft Hearing to be he
The Chairperson set the date for the Public Hearing to be held on DeceMbe'r 12, 198$
at 10:10 a.m.
Vote on motion to refer and hold a Public hearing':.
AYES: Aaron, Caddell, Calandrb, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassbergor, Hobart, R. Kuhn,
S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Page, Pernick, Rewoid, Skarritt,
Webb, Wilcox. (23)
NAYS: Olsen. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the Motion to refer and hold a Public Hearing
on December 12, 1985 at 10:10 a.m. carried. The Resoldtion was referred to the Finance Committee
and the Personnel Committee.
Misc. 85352
By Planning and Building Committee
IN RE: Road Commission - BORROWING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act /43 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended,•authorizes the Board of County
Road Commissioners to borrow money for certain- purposes and to issue its notes in anticipation
thereof, and to pledge for payment thereof, future revenue derived from state collected taxes re-
turned to the county for county road purposes, the maximum amount which may be borrowed to be
previously- authorized by the Board of County Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County .Road Commissioners of theCounty
of Oakland is hereby authorized to borrow in addition to amounts already approved by this Board
of Commissioners in past years a sum of money not to exceed $6 Million to provide funds for the
$5.5 million Bonded Overlay Program (see attached) for the improvement of county roads and to
issue its notes therefor, pursuant to said Act 11i3, at an interest rate not to exceed the maximuri
rate of interest permitted by law at the time of saie;. pledging for the payment thereof future
revenues derived from state collected taxes returned to the county for county road purposes which
borrowing or borrowings shall be made during the year 1985. The full faith and credit of the
county shall not be pledged for the payment of such notes.
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
Moved by Hobart supported by Hassberger the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R:.Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Pernick, Rewold, Skarritt,
Webb, Wilcox, Aaron. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient 'majority having voted therefbr, the resolution was adopted.•
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
a. South Oakland Police Chiefs - 1986 Budget Request for Prosecutor
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
a. Michigan Department of Health - Substance Abuse Agency Designation
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Thomas Bulger - Federal Legislative Report
b. Calhoun County (OppOse) Outcounty 4% Liquor Tax Increased Funds being used for Cobo Hal I
over-runs (HG 4799 and 4800)
c. Troy - Road Improvement Funded by Rising Tax Base
PERSONNEL
a. South Oakland Police Chiefs - 1986 Budget Request for Prosecutor
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Solid Waste - ResOtirce Recovery Conference
b. Madison Heights (Support) Tr-party Program with Road Commission
c. Troy - Road Improvement's Funded by Rising Tax Base
d. Brandon Township (Support) Tr-Party Program with Road Commission
OTHER REFERRALS
Historical Comflission
a. Michigan Bureau of History - Affleck House, Bloomfield Hills, National RFoister of
Historic Places
FINANCE FINANCE
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Management S Budget
a. Equalization - Commercial Facilities Exemption, Seligman Assoc., Royal Oak
b. Equalization - Commercial Facilities Exemption, Seligman Assoc., Royal Oak
C. Equalization - Commercial Facilities Exemption, Arbor Press, Royal Oak
Moved by Gosling supported by Skarritt the referrals be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 85353
By Commissioners Caddell, Calandro, McDonald, Law and Skarritt
IN RE.: Road Commission
SOLUTION TO NORTH/SOUTH TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN WESTERN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS western Oakland County is plagued with severe north/south traffic.. congestion,
which is causing ever increasing disruption to present and future development of this area; and
WHEREAS State Senator Richard Fessier has proposed a plan to widen HaggertyRoad from
2-lanes to a 4-lane parkway with entrance and .exit ramps to 1-696, as an immediate action to re-
lieve a localized portion of this traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Oakland County Road Commission
both recognize the severity of this traffic problem and concur that the Fessler plan deserves im-
mediate study and rapid implementation; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Transportation Planning Department and•the Oakland County Road Com-
mission agree that the improvement of Haggerty Road does not by itself solve he north/south traffic
problem in western Oakland County, nor does it address the need for a thoroughfare from 1-215 in
Farmington Hills/Novi north to M-59 and beyond.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioner's supports the
study of the Fessler plan for Haggerty Road improvements and the rapid implementation of this plan
by the State Highway Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners further supports
expansion of the Haggerty Parkway study to include a review and recommendation regarding the entire
problem of•the north/south traffic flow in western Oakland County including the need for a thorough-
fare from 1-275 in Farmington Hills/Novi north to M-59 and beyond.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Thomas A. Law, John P. Calandra, John J. McDonald,
G. William Caddell and Richard G. Skarritt
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and the Planning
and Building Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 85354
By David L. Moffitt
IN RE: Health Division
AGREEMENT FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO REGULATE ON-SITE SANITARY .FACILITIES, VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Village of Franklin is desirous of entering into an agreement with the County
of Oakland to contract for the services of a full-time registered Sanitarian for the purpose of
inspecting, identifying, rectifying, supervising and correcting on-site sanitary facilities within
the Village of Franklin and its Waste . Water Management District; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Health Division has reviewed such agreement and finds such
agreement to be acceptable.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
approve the Agreement for Delegation of Authority to Regulate On-Site Sanitary Facilities with the
Village of Franklin.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland : County Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize
its Chairperson to enter into said agreement on behalf of the County of Oakland.
Mr. Chairperson, i move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
David L. Moffitt, Commissioner District #I5
Mr. Moffitt requested the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee, Personnel Com-
mittee and the Health and Human Resources Committee, and requested the rules be suspended to refer
the resolution to the Finance Committee out of Sequence. Seconded by Mrs. Webb.
AYES: Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold,
Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the rules. were suspended and the resolution
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was referred to the Finance Committee, Personnel Committee and the Health and Human Resources Committee.
The Chairperson announced. a Public Hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on December 12, 1985
for the 1986 Proposed Budget.
The next meeting of the Board will be December i2, 1985 at 9:30 a.m. The Board adjourned
at 11:43 a.m.
LYNN D. ALLEN RICHARD R. WILCOX
Clerk Chairperson