HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1985.12.20 - 7285December 20., 1985
The special meeting of the Board of Commissioners wAs called to order by Chairperson
Richard R. Wilcox at 947 a.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI.
Invocation given by Dorothy Webb.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling Hassbrger, Hobart, Richard Kuhn,
Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Nelson, Olsen, Perinoff, Pernick,
Price, Resold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox. (25Y
ABSENT: Page. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Skarritt supported by Caddell the agenda. be approVed as presented.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter from Daniel T. Murphy', County Executive, announcing his veto of the
portion of the 1986 General Appropriations Act (Misc. Resol- 85355) which was approved as an
amelulmont on page ROr , paragraph 3 .of the December 12, 1985 meeting which read!.> as follows:
rr Hil(rm RNSOUTD ri1;11 ;Ili Comity pu:';ftimPi exceetNng $10,000 in mulual salary
shall be considered 'frozen'. in the event that such positlons become vacant during
1986, they shall not be filled by transfer, promotion, outside hiring or any other
method, until such action has been approved by the Personnel and Finance Committees".
(Letter was received and filed)
Clerk read letter from Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive, announcing the veto of the
creation of one (1) new position titled "Deputy Court Administrator - Probate Court" in the Probate
Court-Judicial Administration unit (specified in item #35, page 20 of the Finance Committee 1986
Budget. and General Appropriations Act) and approved by the Board of Commissioners in the 1986 Budget
Resolution #85355. (Letter placed on file)
Clerk read letter from Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive, announcing his veto of
Miscellaneous Resolution #85337 (Establish the Office of County Public Works Commissioner). (Letter
placed on file)
Clerk read letter from County Executive Daniel T. Murphy appointing the F0110Wing individuals
to serve as new members on the Oakland County Cultural Council for terms ending December 31, 1987.:
Re Ion Torres, Leonard Charia and Alicia Renfrew. Also, the. following have been reappointed for terms
ending December 31, 1987: Ruth Belanger, Phyllis Jose, Dr. Scott Westbrooke fll, Annetta Wonnberger
and RI chard Irwin. Robert Yares, current vice-chairperson will serve as Chah-per.wn during 1986-87.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Susan Kuhn the appointments be confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were confirmed.
The following persons addressed the Board under Public Comments:
Jean Milton, Thelma Abel, June Warnick, Dan. Mitehell, Tony Drabik (Mr. Drabik presented
a letter written to the Board by C. Patrick Babcock of the State Department of Mental Health); Ellen
Hayes, Andrew Pettress, Dorothy ticker, R. Duane Peterson, Richard Chalfant, Dorothy McQueen,
453
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 20, 1985
Gini Neuville, Norman Abel, Deborah Mattison, Pete Morris, Mr. R. Grier, Dorothy Hutton, Herb
Diffenhough nnd Annie Welch.
Discussion followed regarding the appointment of District #7 County Commissioner to fill
the seat vacated by Walter Moore. The Chairperson stated the appointment is listed as an agenda
item and therefore is legally before the Board.
Mr. Doyon challenged the ruling of the Chair. Mr. Aaron supported the challenge.
The Chairperson stated an "AYE" vote will sustain the Chair, a "NAY" vote will support
the Challenge.
Thevote was as follows:
AYES: Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandra Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, Richard Kuhn,'
Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Olsen, Rewold. (17)
NAYS: Aaron, Doyen, Fortino, McPherson, Perinoff,- Price. (6) •
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the ruling of the Chair was sustained.
Mrs. McConnell nominated Wallace Holland to fill the vacancy in District #7. Seconded by
Mr. Lanni.
Mr. Doyon questioned if the Chairperson had confirmation of Mr, Holland's acceptance of
the appointment in writing. The Chairperson stated he had received 'oral' confirmation, but- nothing
In writing.
Mr. Doyon challenged the appointment because the Board has no written confirmation of Mr.
Holland's acceptance.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Doyon nominated Jean Milton to •fill the vacancy. Seconded by Mr. Perinoff.
Mrs. McConnell stated she would like to amend her nomination to state the appointment will
become effective January 1, 1986.
Mr. Doyon withdrew his nomination of Jean Milton,
Moved by Calandro supported by Hobart the nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Aaron stated he would abstain from voting because of a possible conflict of interest
Also, be stated he has never voted for a Republican and has no intention of doing so at this time.
The vote was as follows: .
Webb -.Holland Lanni - Holland
Wilcox - Holland Law - Holland
Aaron. - Abstain McConnell - Holland
Caddell - Holland McDonald ' - Holland
Calandro -. Holland McPherson. - Abstain
Doynn - Abstain : Moffitt - Holland.
Fortino - Present Olsen - Holland
Gosling - Holland Perinoff - Present
Hassbarger - Holland , Price - Present
Hobart - Holland Rewold - Holland
Richard Kuhn- Holland Skarritt - Holland
Susan Kuhn - Holland
Holland - 17
Abstain - 3
Present - 3
Wallade Holland declared elected Commissioner for the 7th District.
Mr. Olsen objected to the "Abstain" vote and requested a reason be given for the persons•
voting "abstain".
Mr. Doyon stated he had voted "Abstain" because he felt the appointment to he illegal,
immoral and it is his duty to uphold the constitution.
Moved by Price supported by Doyon the Board reconsider the vote taken on December 12, 1985
on Miscellaneous Resolution #85370 - Board of Commissioner Prison. Site Recommendation".
Commissioners Minutes Continued. December 20, 1985 455
Discussion followed.
Vote on reconsideration:
AYES: Aaron, Doyon, Fortino, Hassberger, Hobart, McConnell, McPherson, Moffitt, Olsen,
Perinoff, Price. (11)
NAYS: Wilcox, CaddrAi, Calandra Gosling, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McDonald,
Rewold, Skarritt, Webb. (12)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion for reconsideration foiled.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. Senator Cropsey SB 4 Substitute
la: Thomas Bulger - Federal Legislative Report
c. Saginaw County - Condemning South Africa's Apartheid Policy
d. Circuit Court - judge Andrews to Represent Court on library Board
PLANNING AND BUILDING
a. Holly Township (Support) Road Commission Tri-Party Road Program
b. Department of Transportation - Excess Property- C/S63082, West Bloomfield
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Bloomfield Township • Library - Reinstate "Hotline" Funding
OTHERS
Historical Commission
a. Mi. Historical Commission - Starr House, Royal Oak on State Historic Register
Equalization
a. State Assessors Board - Non-Certified Assessors (Brandon, Highland, Holly Township,
Waterford, West Bloomfield, Novi)
Moved by Nelson supported by Skarritt the referrals be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 85394
By Mr. DoyOn
TN RE.: SPECIAL ELECTION - OAKLAND COUNTY 7TH COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS a vacancy exists in the 7th County Commissioner District; and
WHEREAS the vacancy existed in the year 1985, a year in which County Commissioners are
not nominated or elected as provided for in the Michigan Election laws; And
WHEREAS Section 46.412 of Public Act 504 of 1982, as amended, provides that vacancies
occurring in an odd numbered year . shall be filled by Special election; and
WHEREAS the said Section 46.412 provides that such a special. election shall he called by
ti n o Board of County Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby call
for such a special election to fill the vacancy that exists in the 7th County Commissioner District,
and request the County Clerk to immediately establish a schedule for a Special Primary election on
Febrary 18, 1986 and a General Election to be held on March 11, 1.986 to fill the said vacancy as
soon as possible.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James A. Doyon, Commissioner District #1()
Moved by Doyon supported by Fortino the rules be suspended for immediate consideration Of
the resolution.
AYES: Doyon, Fortino, McPherson, Perinoff, Price. . (5)
NAYS: Caddell, Calandra Gosling, Hassberger, Hobart, Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni,
LaW, McConnell, Moffitt, Olsen, Rewold, Skarritt, Webb, Wilcox. (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the rules failed.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Oeneral Covernmont Commiltec.'
Mr. Price gave notice that at the next Board meeting he would. make a motion to discharge
the General Government Committee of consideration of the resolution to hold a special election to
fill the seat vacated by Mr. Moore in the 7th County Commissioner District.
The next meeting of the Board will be January 23, 1986.
The Board adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
LYNN D. ALLEN RICHARD R. WILCOX_
Clerk Chairperson