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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
February 9, 1984
Meeting called to order at 9‘55 a.m. by Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox in the Courthouse
Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road. Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by Walter Moore.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, Cal andro , Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson,
Richard Kuhn, Susan Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald -, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen,
Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT: Geary. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Moore supported by Nelson the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried,
Moved by Nelson supported by Caddell the agenda be approved as submitted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read resolution from Bay County in support of Senate Bill 882. (Referred to General
Government Committee)
Clerk read letter of resignation from William J. Foley resigning as a member of the Oakland
County Historical Commission. (Placed on file)
Clerk read letLer from Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox appointing the following persons to
serve on the Zoning Coordinating Col -II-rill:Lee for the two terms in 1984:
- First Six Months in Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson; Bert Jackson, Ralph Nelson,
Alexander C. Perinoff and Ruel F. McPherson
Last Six Months in 1984 Roy Rewold, Chairperson; Lillian V. Moffitt, Richard D. Kuhn,
James A. Doyon and William J. Foley
Moved by L. nni supported by Jackson the appointments be confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were confirmed.
Clerk read letter from Chairperson Richard R, Wilcox appointing the following persons to
serve on the Solid Waste Planning Committee for two year terms ending January 1, 1986:
Ronald Baker, Mike Barrette, Earl Borden, Patrick Brunert, John King, Nancy Kourtjian,
John Lmeroto, Nick M. Madia, James G.Meenahan, P.E., Alexander C. Perinoff, Marilyn Rauth,
R. J. Seccembe, Donald Van Rile.
Non-Voting, Advisory r .s: Claudia Filler, Harold Furlong, M.D., George Km-as, Edward
Lehman, Roqr Smith, Maxwell and Walter W. Tomyn.
Moved by Pewold supported by Jackson the appointments be confirmed.
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A stillicient no jority having voted thercfor, the appointmnts were confirmed.
MCA— 840()
ky Dr. C.:I' IF
IN RE: M111 ,t•WIT I DEEROIT CONVENTION AND VISITORS BURFAJ RFERFENTATION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF 1 +111E •
Ti the 0a:j • Li 'Lill; , Commioners
Mn-. Chaic etc true • Cent I en1('n
.111ERF ,,S the Oakland County Board of (.01.111n ISiGH('F'-> ha ,. continued to support the Metropolitan
ficroit .ition and Vi!jtor Bureau with financial assislenci't 'nil
YHEREAS there jun no representation of the Board of Corisioners en the Board of Directors
and/or Executive Committee of the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau; and
WHEREAS tne level of funding provided by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners warrants
representation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Finance Committee recommends to the Metropolitan
Detroit Convention and Visitor Bureau that at their next election the Chairperson of the Oakland
County Board of Commk.sioners, or his designee., be added to the Board of Directors and/or Executive
Committee of the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Vini tore Bureau.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true copy of this resolution be sent to the President and
Chairperson of the Board of Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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 Susan Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
AYES: S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page,
Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Rcwold, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling,
Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 84006
By Dr. Caddell
IN RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT - ROYAL OAK MARKET INTERIOR ALTERATIONS
TO the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #83083 of March 31, 1983, the Board of Commissioners
authorized the County Executive's Department of Central Services to receive bids for the interior
renovations to the Royal Oak Market; and
WHEREAS in accordance with bidding procedures established by this Board, bids were received
and opened on January 3, 1984 for the construction work; and
WHEREAS the County Executive's Department of Central Services has reviewed all bids sub-
mitted and recommends awarding the lowest responsible bidder, Reliance Building Company, of West
Bloomfield, Michigan, the construction work in the amount of S47,600; and
WHEREAS administrative expenses are estimated at $400, Electrical Consultant Fees at
$1,000 and a $4,900 (1r) Contingency should he provided; and
WHEREAS total project cost is estimated to be $53,900; and
WHEREAS funding for the Royal Oak Market Interior Alterations is provided in the 1984
Capital Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as Follows:
1) That the contract proposal of Reliance Building Company, of West Bloomfield, Michigan,
in the amount of $47,600, be accepted and the contract awarded in concurrence with the Planning and
Building Committee recommendations,
2) That funds be provided in the amount of $6,300 to cover the remaining project cost,
3) That the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be and hereby is authorized and
directed to execute a contract with Reliance Building Company, of West Bloomfield, Michigan on be-
half of- the County of Oakland,
4) That this award shall not be effective until the awardee has been notified in writing
by the County Executive's Department of Central Services, Facilities Engineering Division.
5) That, pursthint to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds $53,900 avail-
able in the 1984 Capital Improvement Program-Building Section,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
no
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
909-01-00-9900 Contingency
311-05-00-3456 Legal Expense
$( 7,000)
7,000
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Moved by Caddell supported by Lanni the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Fortino supported by Pernick that action on the resolution be postponed Until
the Board can determine if the County owns the property.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Law, McPherson, Moore, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Aaron, Doyon, Foley, Fortino. (10)
MAY Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Olsen, Page, Rewold, Wilcox, Caddell, Calandro,
Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kiihri, S. Kuhn. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion to postpone consideration failed.
Mr. Pernick requested that Planning and Building Committee look into the matter of a clear
title of the property and report back to the Board within sixty (60) days.
The Chairperson stated this would be considered by the Planning and Building Committee.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff,
Pernick, Rewold, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doran, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Lanni. (23)
NAYS: Foley, Fortino, (2)
PASS: Price. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 84007
By Dr. Caddell
IN RE: ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - LEGAL COUNSEL - JUDGE JAMES THORBURN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 386158 authorized the hiring of outside legal counsel
for an amount not to exceed $5,000 to represent Judge James Thorburn in the motter of The Fellowship
of Christ Church, et al. vs. James S. thorburn, en. al., case No. 83-CV-0667-DT in the United States
District Court, Eastern District, Southern Division; and
WHEREAS the matter was dismissed in favor of Judge Thorburn; and
WHEREAS the plaintiffs have appealed the ruling; and
WHEREAS the legal expense for the defense of the appeal of this case is estimated to be
$7,000; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 18082, adopted July 21, 1977, provides that outside legal
counsel shall be employed only through the Office of Corporation Counsel and be approved by a majority
vote of the members of the Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the hiring ot outside legal counsel as approved by the office of Corporation Counsel, to represent
Judge James S. Thorburn in the appeal of case No. 83-CV-0667-DT, pursuant to the policy established
in Miscellaneous Resolution 7'8082.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Committee recommends that an amount not to exceed
$7,000 be appropriated for this purpose; said amount available in the 1984 Contingency Account,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners appropriates $7,000 from the 1980
Contingency Account and transfers said funds to the 1984 Circuit Court - Legal Expense line-item as
follows:
- 0 -
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 Richard Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold,
Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Cal andro, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Lanni, Law. (24)
NAYS: McPherson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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By Or. ( !I II
IN RE: ADDITIONAL VEHICLE, RADIO AND OPERATING EXPENSE FOR tsIEW CIRCUIT COURT SERVICE OFFICER
POSITION - ERIFND OF 'HI I. aft'
To the Oakland County F.E. 1 • j Commissioners
Mr, Cho i r ic! r I .P Len tlemen
tc11E ,E. • adlitional Circuit Court Service Officer position was approved in the 1984
Budget in Ii I.. 6...id of the Court; and
OHEJTJC the duties of thi ,, position require the addition of a leased vehicle, radio and
service revolvEr: .ad
WHER.:,, • he policy f,r- veET -1 ,- - requires the affirmative recommendation of the
County Executiv • •md the appro./. 1 . i L. . financ: FT1;,itt e; and
WHE'U . eTtion G of F hiP, ii Policy requires that the Finance Committee shall
recommend to lin ard of Commissi•aers an app• i TTion sufficient to cover the acquisition cost
plus monthly , . f r the halar •e the and
WHLRE,. •ty County Executive ey— 4),Alr in thk fleet expansion; and
WHEREA .: -e Titional I i.. i'Turt Service Olficer position, as well as monthly vehicle and
radio chdrges weru r a in the u ReimburserE:mt Program grant - Friend of the Court
as part of T preg:Tm y .sion reque‘ aril —fly be owTrdea to Oakland County in the near future,
NOW THEREFORE El IT RESOLVED, that Torsuant to Rule XI -C of this Board, the Finance Com-
mittee finds $15,//5 ,€ a, as the cost el purchasing one additional radio-equipped vehicle and
related operating cost for the Court Service Officer; said funds available in the 1984 Contingency
Account.
BE, IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners appropriates $15,775 from the
1984 Contingency Account and transfers said amount to the 1984 Friend of the Court Budget as follows:
-909-01-00-9900 Contingency $ (15,775)
-312 -01 -004600 Radio Comnmnicotions 550
-312-01-00-6610 Leased Vehicles 5,500
-312-01-00-5998 Misc. Capital Outlay 9,125
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVLD that. if Oakland County is awarded one additional Circuit Court
Service Officer position and monthly vehicle and r:eio charges 1n the 1984 Cooperative Reimbursement
Program -• Friend of the Court expansion grant prop', al, the appropriations in the Friend of the
Court budget for these line items be returned t 1.:1•• t mtingency Account.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Financ. Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Per inoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick,
Rewold, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandra, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn,
S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell. (25)
NAYS: Nine. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 84009
By Dr. Caddell
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF THE 1984 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT GRANT - FRIEND OF THE COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 118145 requires the Finance Committee to review acceptance
of all grants Lhat vary less than ten (10) percent from the grant application; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution 1183330
authorized the application for the continuation of the Cooperative Reimbursement Program - Friend
of the Court; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed said program as approved by the State of
Michigan, Department of Social Services, and finds the grant program award for 91,612,767 varies
less than Len (10) percent from the $1,689,453 in the grant application and covers the period of
January 1, 1 984 through December 31, 1984; and
WHEREAS the total funding for the grant. is $1,612,767, of which $1,174,779, or seventy-
three (73) percent is State funded and $437,988, or twenty-seven (27) percent is County funded,
consisting of $320,133 in salaries and fringe benefits, $107,035 in soft match contribution to the
• program, and $10,820 in operating costs representing the County cash contribution; and
WHEREAS the County cash contribution is available as follows:
312-01-00-3380 F.O.C., 1984 Grant Match 510,820; and
WHEREAS of the difference of $76,686 between the program applicaion and award, $67,186
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represents prograit expansion which is currently under review by the State of Mich'rpn P partment
Social Services and may be awarded to Oakland County in the near future and $9,500 .•• . • it the
Capital Cost of one (1) a1 vehicle and for the requested Circuit Court rvice
Officer position which th • i un ,/ will have to allocate,
NOW TNFREEC1 - that th L:and Board of Commissioners accept the
1984 Cooperative Feimbui ni Crant - ,,r id. Court as awarded, in the amount of
$1,612,76/ and that 11 mi Fni of thc Board .1 0;.141 i •TI, r .; be and is hereby authorized to
execute said )N at
BF IT FURTHER ,•••iiI_VED Olaf the Chairperson fat it , Board is hereby authorized to approve
minor changes and grant tensions, not to exceed a ten (10) percent variance, which Cr, consistent
with the grant. as approv.d.
FE IT FURTHER RI MiEVED that this Grant has keen reviewed and approved as to form by the
Office of Corporation Ccum el.
BE IT FURTHE r Rl'o'VED that the fuure level of service shall be contingent upon the level
of State funding available For this program.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, i move the adoption of the foregoing
I esolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Moore the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPher son, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Wilcox,
Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
Law, McConnell, McDonald. (25)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 84010
By Or Caddell
IN RE: 1984 COOPERATIVE. REIMBURSEMENT GRANT ACCEPTANCE - PROSECUTOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 118145 requires the Finance Committee to review acceptance
of all grants that vary less than ten (10) percent from original grant application; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed said grant as approved by the Michigan Depart -
ment of Social Services and finds the grant award in the amount of $571,032 for thc period January 1,
1984 through December 31, 1984, the same as the original application; and
WHEREAS the grant is 85 or $484,780 funded by the State and 15?, or $86,252 funded by the
County as detailed on the attached schedule; and
WHEREAS acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any further commitment.
NOW THEREFORE BE. IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
1984 Cooperative Reimhursement Prosecuting Attorney Grant in the amount of $571,032, of which
$484,780 is Stale Funded,
BE IT FURfFIFF RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to execute said grant contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of this Board is hereby authorized to approve
minor changes and grant extensions, not to exceed a ten (10) percent variance, which are consistent
with the grant as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this grant contract has been reviewed and approved as to form
by the Office of Corporation Counsel.
Mr, Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing .
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by McPherson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Rewold, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Deyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell,
McDonald, McPherson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Micc. 84011
By Dr,
IN RE: AEU r•.ANT ACCEPTANCE - OCTOBER I, 1983 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1 984
to the Oaf i .nd ii • of ,sione
Mr. Chairps—ca, Luc:Ls,
WHEREAS Misce'l.* ...u• s î ,145 requires Finance Coliciittee to review acceptance
oi all grants that vary l• • (10) ! , fr• sant application; and
WHEREAS Misceilai.Los , ,tc f• g ..;[, tx it .-Tilication to the Michigan•
Department of Public Health, Offii. af Sukst. u.e. Al a. • . (vices in the amowit of S1,614,382 for
the period October 1, 1983 throw-lb Soptember ant
WHEREAS the grant award is in the amount i. 1,617,467 ($3,085 or .22 more than the
application) which i lor - funded from the Michigan Department of Public. Health, Office of Substance
Abuse Services; -ad
WHELPA', • of this gra; , obligate the County to any Further commitment,
NOW •.Lii it IT RESOIVED thLt Is tsikland County Board of Commissioners authorize and
accept the Substai,• abuse Grant in the amoui ol S1,617,467.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to execute 5. 1.1 grant contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of this Board is hereby authorized to approve
minor changes and grant extensions, not to exceed a Len percent variance, which are consistent with
the grant as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tl .t this grant contract has been reviewed and approved as to form
by the Office of Corporation Courr.c',
Mr. Chairperson, on Liehcif of the Finance Committee, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell,
Calandro, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell,
McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 84012
By Dr. Caddell
IN RE. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT - OCTOBER 1, 1983 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 1984
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this contract is for reimbursement of County expenditures attributable to the field
activities, inspection, complaint responses and administration of the Solid Waste Management Program
in Oakland County with funding made available by the Michigan Department it Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS funding is ID the amount of $20,109, of which 10T, is State funded; and
WHEREAS these funds are incorporated in the 1984 Budget and General Appropriations Act as
Health Division revenuesT and
WHEREAS approval of the contract does not obligate the County to any future commitments.
NOW THEREFORE RE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland county Board of Commissioners authorizes
and accepts the Solid Waste Management Reimbursement . Contract, in the amount of $20,109.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized to execute said contract.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMFETEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Gosling the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro,
Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn, Lanni, LTA!, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson,
Moffitt, Moore. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Ry Dr. C011:•i
IN RE: 1 • .,. H At 111
fo the Jt .1 in.• ,• I ( i • OrICA-';
Mr. Cha i rrer •• I ;
•..0. land r daily is a trotI of !I Iional A • iation of Count ;• • •, and
1;,• •1.‘th ,iure in ri in
Miff ii• nit iii' reo :• in toos for 1984 v,,,as anticipate: in nreg.aring the 1)..1: Bu iget' and
WHI the NACO if Di recen s re ç d a re_„slution increasinA dues by
15`;,I for 1984; iii
`AIERLAS this ri_sises 0 it land C.oent..'s does from $12,560 to $04,44i a S1,881 increase
over the 1984 appropriation,
NOW TONi. IT • • AVE :LT pin sitant to Rule Xl-C of thi .rd, the Finance
Cormittee recomme.a1_, ..'i..- nitthe ire.r. ••in NACU dues for 1934 in :int et 14,1414 and
wi II require an add i is•nal appi gc at ion ,-r $1,881; said funds available in the 1984 Contingency
At:Count .
BE IT FORTNER ECOIVtD that the Board of Commisioners appropriates Si,E181 from the
1984 Contingency Acci• WI and Fr let s said amount to the l984 Men Depot dues account
as follows:
D-'. Contingency $(1,831)
NACU 1,331
1. 6-7
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf or the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Ferinoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Parnick, Rewold, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon,
Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart. Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald,
McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 84014
By Mr. Olsen
IN RE: SUPPORT OF SENATE BALLS 544 and 545, CREATING A REGIONAL WATER-SEWER AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Detroit through its Board of Water Commissioners operates and controls
a wholesale water and treatment system which serves more than 100 municipalities in net
Detroit; and
WHEREAS although wator ,raiti sewer service from this regional system is paid for by the
charges collected lrom individual citisens in more than 100 oommunities, total operating control
of this system is vested in one individual, the Mayor of the City of Detroit, who appoints all
seven members of the Board of Water Commissioners; and
WHEREAS over the post 17t years the '..holrsat it. treatment rate has been increased
by the Detroit Board of Water Commissioners h., more tha. and
WHEREAS the manyw.:.git and staff of tlfl. hetroit WI Sr and Sewage Department has been
adversely affected by the lai e number of at chat gt . the last few years, including five
department directors, in a riod of eight yeir• ; and
WHEREAS considerably more than half ,he population served by the Detroit system resides
outside Detroit and more than half of the revenues of the system, based on user charges are paid
by customers loca/..d outside the City of Detroit; and
5/HER1AI . Bills 544 and 545 will create a regional water-sewer authority with nine
directors, three from Detroit and six from the water-sewer service area outside Detroit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports
Senate Bills 544 and 545 in the interest of providing adequate representation for customers in
the total service area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all legislators repre-
senting Oakland County and to the county's legislative agent.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
John E. Olsen,•Chairperson
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.Moved by Olsen supported by Rewold the resolution be adopted.
AYES:
Fortino, Gosling,
Mortitt, Moore, Me..
NAYS: Nor
rail I, Pcrnick, Rewold, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyen, Foley,
, Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn. Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson,
Olsen. ()
(0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 84015
By Mr. Mr 's 1.•ld
IN RE: WNsf RLOPENER AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTOR'S INVESTIGATORS COVERED BY THE 1982-1984 LABOR
AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County os mi ieners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladi • ..1
WHFRLAS re pr .1° the County ol Oakland, the Oakland County Prosecutor, and
Local 3075, Michigan C. Ancil Jr, Ank.rican Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees,
AEL-C10 have 1..,711 nego*ring a 1984 salary rate for those Prosecutor Investigators covered by
the 1982-1981 lal. r s.:ts •.,...', which contains A wage and benefit reopener clause for 1984; and
WHIL!. a rca:. -ler agreement covering these employees has been reached and said agree-
ment has been :s Itassi t2 :iriting; and
e“-cement provides a three and one-half percent (3 l/n) increase to
existing salary ratc.; effective January I, 1984 and has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee
which recommends approval of the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Meuiorandum of Agreement, as attached, be and the
same is hereby approved; and that the Chairperson of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland,
be and is 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
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 84016
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: ADJUSTED WORKWEEK SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN CIRCUIT COURT - FRIEND OF THE COURT EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Merit System Roie 2, Section VIII, 0.2. provides For an adjusted workweek
schedule without requiring overtime payments for those divisions which have received approval
from the Board of Commissioners and the County Executive; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners and the County Executive approved in August of 1983
a Circuit Court proposal to implement a 4/day, 40/hour (4/40) workweek for the Court Service
employees in the Friend of the Court for a six month trial per and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court and Personnel Department wiEh to evaluate further the impact
of the modified work schedule on overtime and on the operation of the Court Service Unit prior
to making more long range recommendations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Circuit Court - Friend of the Court be authorized
to continuo for an additional six months the 4/day, 40/hour (4/40) workweek as permitted in Merit
Rule 2, Section VIII, A.2. for the Circuit Court Service Officers, Chief-Court Service Officer
and Clerk III in the Court Service Unit, as well as one Clerk 11 in the Typing, Reception and
Filing Unit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the temporary premium of 35t per hour applied to the salary
of the Officer serving as "Assistant to the Chief" be continued until such time that an appropriate
classification and salary range may be established for these duties.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, 1 move the adoption of the Fore-
going resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
By Per Committee
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 383355 - SUBMISSION OF CHANGES IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE II, APPEALS OF
DISMISSALS, SUSPENSIONS, DEMOTIONS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #83355, Submission of
Commisgiouers Minute Continued. lebi y 1, 1984 i
C] ii in Merit '..-1.ystem Rule II
Acfion, aa well as the objecti
that hide II, Section VII,
the words 'or the department"
Ch•irperson, on E.
,EINFI. EMMIT1
j,.±.I n J. .--'1cDeuald.
line II,
Chairperson
Misc. 8:'''
By Mr, r
IN RE: .
AND BIS(
To the Oadi
Mr. Chaii
7 CHANGES IN MERIT SYSTEM PULE - APPEALS OF DISMISSALS, SUSPENSIONS, DEMOTIONS
Y ACTInV,
HIl' I
• .% ,,n ••i tr,• m r it • ,•1 fav,cntution requires that all changes
in the rul . oil • •tcl .; • .• .•: Eh- h it ti:•In 1 Lmitted to the Board of Commissioners
at a reg.11: • . • .I In .t, ...J hirty (30) days after such meeting
unless E .F,, • : • . , • in writing b! tl, -soo of the Board of Commissioners, in which
case thr (, n • .n n c iC 1 mailer ei ! g • at Ce- n• •i tr -eting of the Board; and
it -mc desirable to mat, .. ch in the wording of Rule II -
"Appeals of pensions, Demotions aul Di i 1 r, ; ions, is spe ll ed out i n t he
at tech H. this r: ion including the cur ,• it and pr l c. I '()rding; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee ha a reviewed and at,p, Ned these changes at its meeting
of November 30, 1983,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOI.OFD that the reading oF this notice and the distribution of
this notice and he s ' :ched copies of current Rule li and proposed changes in Rule II to all
Commissioners present , id absent to be considered as the official submission to the Board of
Commissioners of Elt I •-ribed changes in Rule II,
Mr. Chai,T,, an, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the adoption of the fore-
going resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson
PROPOSED CHANGE IN MERIT SYSTEM RULE II
PRESENT WORDING
IF an employee is dismissed, suspended or demoted by reason or being charged with the commission
or a Felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, casting doubt on his ability to perform
his job, and at the time his appeal of the action is before the Personnel Appeal Board for hearing,
the charge is involved in a criminal proceeding in the Courts, the hearing may be postponed or
continued until the termination of such Court proceedings, at the request of the Employee, provided
that he qiall waive in writing all right to compensation during the period of adjournment.
PROPOSED W.f.. !NG
If an emplop • is dismissed, suspended or demoted by reason of being charged with the commission
of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, casting doubt on his or her ability to
perform his or her job, and at the time his or her appeal of the action is before the Personnel
Appeal Board for hearing, the charge is involved in a criminal investigation or prosecution, the
hearing may, at the request of the employee, be postponed or continued until the completion of
such investigation or termination of such prosecution.
Moved by McDonald supported by Foley the report be accepted.
A. sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairperson stated pursuant to Merit System Rules the matter shall be laid over for
30 days.
Misc. 84017
By Ms. Hobart
IN RE: INDEPENDENCE OAKS WETLANDS ACQUISITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladie.',. and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recommended the filing of an
application for a matching grant from the Michigan Land Trust Fund for the acquisition of some 250+
acres of wetlands adjacent to Independence Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee and the Board of County Commissioners recom-
mended the filing of the application; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission received notification from the
Michigan Land Trust Fund or approval of said grant; and
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WHIP C• the Oakland County P.Irl,s n tion Commission recommended acceptance of said
grant with linil H:Prc matching Ire: from the one-quarter rail; and
i,'N•1 • !k Planning and Buildir ms. reviewed and also recommend- the acceptance
0,1 ;aid grant,
row THEktFORE RE IT RESOLVED that the ttriirperson of the Board of Commis "ar. s IS hereby
authorized .s [he proper authority to sign the ;wpropriate agreements with the Michi..•n L,ad Trust
Fund to rf ,ive said grant.
kr. I lairperson, on behalf or the Planning and Building Committee, 1 HOVO the adoption
ci: the fore,.oinq resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
Moved by Hobart supported by Susan Kuhn the resolution bc adopted.
Moved by Hobart supported by Nelson the resolution be dencoded in Ow TN THEREFORE EE IT
RESOLVED paragraph after the words said grant" by adding in the amount of $: .-,000 with $212,000
in matching funds designated froni the 1/4 mill from Parks and Recreation Budgei
Discussion followed,
Vote on amendment:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Pernick, Rewold, Wilcox, Aaron, Calandra, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart,
Jackson, R. Kuhn, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Page. (20)
NAYS: S. Kuhn, Lanni, Olsen. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended was adopted.
Misc. 84018
By Ms. Hobart
IN RE: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN LEGAL SERVICES FROM JANUARY I, 1984 TO DECEMBER 31, 1984
To the Oakland County Board or Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 64 of the Public Acts of 1978 requires the preparation of county solid
waste management plans; and
WHEREAS this Board, with the adoption of Mi5cellaneous Resolution No. 8905 en April 5, 1979,
filed a Notice of intent to prepare such a plan with the Michigan Department or Natural Resources;
and
WHEREAS this Board, with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution No. 82228 on August 5, 1982,
adopted a county solid waste management plan; and
WHEREAS this Board, with the adoption of several miscellaneous resolutions, the most
recent being Miscellaneous Resolution No. 83123, has employed the law Firm of Dickinson, Wright,
Moon, VanDusen and Freeman for legal services necessary for the impleMentation of the solid waste
management plan lor the period ending December 31, 1983; and
WHEREAS it is the recommendation of the office of Corporation Counsel that the law firm
of Dickinson, Wright, Moon, VanDusen and Freeman be retained as legal counsel in order that con-
tinuity be maintained; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee concurs with Corporation Counsel's recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement for legal services by and between the
County of Oakland and Dickinson, Wright, Moon, VanDusen and Freeman.
BF IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the effective date of agreement shall he January 1, 1984.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the maximum fee for legal services for the period covered by
this resolution shall not exceed the sum of $50,000.00, as per the attached schedule of fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED [hat the Oakland County Corporation Counsel is hereby authorized
and directed to act as the County's representative with respect to the work performed under this
agreement.
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
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 9, 1984
Misc. 84019
By Ms. Hobart
IN RE: CLINTON-OAKIAND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - HURON GARDENS EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS (WATERFORD
TOWNSHIP)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladis nd Centlem
WHEREAS I .1 ...prity 17, 1 . ih gehUkht: I Ni; 856 this Board of Commissioners, at the
request of the If it a . s hip of 'Jo. tf••rd, estsj , the HURON GARDENS EXTEN*ION to the CLINTON-
OAKLAND SEWAGE DISPOSAL .STEM 3,d i .ignated and ap, int , J the Oakland te u. n Commissioner as
the "County Agency" to . t on be!:.11 f the said Cou:-/ E,wrebia in Lit. tl•• acquisi-
tion and financinu of seoseje di..• racilitLas fo, sai •m and
WHEREAS on rebruary in Resolution No. E.m ,.!: this Board • f •er the
request of the Charter Township Li: . .rford. authorized Cc transfer of surt la
for payment of the cost of a:: ,A . • ..d [-Won i.ALDri . I lii 04 in amounts p :_,O; ',N.. of which
surplus funds there ar iilmOrii,t h , • of $iln up0,00; :rnd
WHEREAS the Charter To hip of Wa', . -1 , lution adopted by its Tovalship Board on
January ... l'511, a copy of which is attached nereto, herdicated that it is in need .H certain
improvi,t-nt • e the CLINTON-OAKLAND SEWAGE DISPW.AL SYSTEM as shown on Exhibit "A", at1sche: hereto,
and has proposed that such improvements be acquired and constructed by the county and financed from
surplus funds n hand; and
WHEREAS it will be advantageous to the Charter Township of Waterford and the County of Oak-
land it the use of funds is authorized by this Board of Commissioners in accordance with the request
of the Township; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Gemmissioner has recomended adoption of this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, as
follows:
1. That this Board of Commissioners does hereby approve and authorize use of surplus funds
now on hand as a result of the previous . u3sfer, pursuart to the provisions of the several Contracts,
said Contracts and amounts of surplie ti ii rred being as follows:
Clinton-Oakland Sewage Di r. si•1 System - Waterford Extensions- Phase V, dated as
of January 1, 1977; bonds . sued $13,475,000.
Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System - Waterford Extensions - Phase IV, dated
as of September 1, 1976; bonds issued $12,350,000.
Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System - Waterford Extensions - Phase III, dated
as of September 1, 1976; bench $5,11.10,000,
Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System - Waterford Extensions - Phase I, dated as
of April 1, 1969; bonds issued $12,850,000.
Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System - Waterford Extensions - Phase I, dated as
of April 1, 1969, as supplemented September 3, 1970; bonds issued Second Series
$4,150,000.
surplus amount transferred:
Waterford Extensions - Phase I $ 315,000
Waterford Extensions - Phase III 300,000
Waterford Extensions - Phase IV 600,000
Waterford Extensions - Phase V 880,o00 -
Total 52,095,000
2. That the cost of the HURON GARDEN EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS (the "project") and the
location thereof are hereby approved as set forth on said Exhibit "A" and on Exhibit "B" Estimate
of Cost, each attached hereto, and the use or up to $110,000.00 for payment of the cost of project
is hereby authorized from said surplus funds.
3. That the surplus funds herein authorized to be used shall be used by the County of
Oakland through its Oakland County Drain Commissioner as iLs County Agency for payment of the cost
of the project in accordance with the provisions of and for the purposes described in said Contracts.
4. That the County Agency is hereby authorized to procure detailed plans and specifi-
cations, obtain soil borings, take construction bids and enter into contracts, and take any other
actions necessary and incidental to acquisition and construction of the HURON GARDENS EXTENSION
IMPROVEMENT project.
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Waterford and the County of Oakland have entered into a
series of contracts pertaining to the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System and to several Exten-
sions to said System and the County of Oakland, pursuant to said Contracts has issued county bonds
to finance the acquisition of the said Extensions in said Charter Township; and
WHEREAS the dates of said Contracts and the amounts of county bonds issued pursuant thereto
are as follows:
Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System - Waterford Extensions - Phase V, dated as of
January 1, 1977; bonds issued $13,475,000.
Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System - Waterford Extensions - Phase IV, dated as
of September 1, 1976; bonds issued $12,350,000.
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ds of
. - Phase I, da
sued Second
000,
Clinton -od !rd
as of April 1, 191 .
Clinton-Oak! ad
as of April 1,
Series S4,1
Waterford Extensions -
.1 850,000.
- Waterford r t
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Waterford Extensions - Ph s• III,
issu ,I00,000.
; and
WHEREAS each of said Contracts provides tha surplus funds may be used at the request of
the Charter Teunship and k.,6th the apece,v.11 of s'7 - Board of Cerimiesiar -rs 57 extend further said
System; and
WHiIi 1/ •.lution ad i P Jni• '0, 19//. N. 1 air, H. F tl La r r Township
requested 0 , 0ris ad ie e 1.1 ,100-sh:Ii • „ s 1 - Huron
CArdens Extensi:)n as al <tension, e,.; •••,. .s•sd idition • s to be ac-
quired and fHeInced by said County purse . i No. 342, Publi s of Michigan. 1939, as amended,
and by Resolution Na, 7856, adopted FebaL le, 0 1977, by the Bs)ard Commissioners of Oakland
County said request from the Charter Townsh 3,.s granted to establish said Huron Gardens Extension;
and
WHEREAS the Charter Township ther•.• . reguested and obtained approval from the Oakland
County Board of Counissioners, on februarl ' I Tesolution No. 81025, authorizing the County
Agency acting under said Act No. 342 to e Acilitics to serve the Charter Township, known as
the Huron Gardens Extension, at an e rime' .; .est not in excess of $2,005,000, and to serve areas
in the Charter Township as eslablislv n ci n d 3cribed in said Resolution; and
WHEREAS the costs incurred in acquiring said Huron Gardens Extension were defrayed by the
transfer of surplus funds from the several Extension projects in the Charter Township as follows:
Waterford Extensions - Phi • • 1 S 315,000
Waterford Extensions - r. tlf 300,000
Waterfod Extensions - Phi. . IV 600,1.90
Waterford Extensions - Rho V 000
Total 82,f2,0G0
; and
WHEREAS th••re are surplus funds new remaining from said transferred funds and there exists
a further need for i r,.vements in said Charter Township to be known as HURON GARDEN EXTENSION IM-
PROVEMENTS tie the CLINTON-OAKLAND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM and to be located as shown on Exhibit "A"
attached hereto, [Or the acquisition of which, at an entimated cost shown on Exhibit "B" attached
hereto, the further use of said surplus funds is requested.
NOW THEREFORE BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD,
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, as follows:
I. That the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is hereby requested, pursuant to the
said Contracts as scheduled in the preambles hereto, to approve the use of up to 8110,000.00, from
the surplus funds now remaining, to defray the obligation of this Charter Township to the full ex-
tent necessary to make payment to the County to finance the acquisition of said Huron Gardens Ex -
tension improvements, as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
2. That the Township Board also hereby approves the preliminary plans for said Huron
Gardens Extension Improvements, and the estimate of $110,000.00 as the cost thereof as attached
.hereto as Exhibit "B" and 40 years and upwards as the period ofusefulness thereof, as prepared and
submitted by the consulting engineers.
3. That the County of Oakland is hereby requested to extend further the Clinton-Oakland
Sewage Disposal System by acquisition and construction of said Huron Gardens Extension Improvements
to serve areas in the Charter Township of Waterford, and to finance the acquisition of such improve-
ments by use of the surpluses as described above.
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
Copy of Exhibit "A" and "B" on file in Comity Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hobart supported by Jackson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Rewold, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart,
Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen,
Page, Pernick. (24)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc, 84020
By Ms, Hobart
IN RE: EVERITEEN-FARMINCtON HISPOSAL SYSTEM
To the Oakial•I County Board • f ,,ioners
Mr, Chair-pia :•. ladies and Genii. len:
WOE Ill this Board estatiished the Everorcen-Farmington Sewage 'cc 111 which
system, including thu pumping station at 22430 West Eight Mile Road is on r ita:n and • it itained
by the Departrt rL of Public Works; dnd
WHERrIA. the Department of Public Works also has a water system maintananaL
and storage , alj .. cent to the pumping station site; and
WHEREL. the maintenance storage and personnel parking area will be reduced due to the
proposed widening of Eight Mile Road and proposed improvements to the Evergreen-Farmington pumping
station; and
WHEREAS it would be desirable to acquire lot 22 of Lockeman's Subdivision, City of South-
field for additional storage and/or parking area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Property Management Division is hereby authorized
to negotiate a Purchase Agreement for the purchase of Lot 22, Lockeman's Subdivision for consideration
by this Board.
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 Jackson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson,
R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page,
Pernick, Rewold. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 84021
By Ms. Hobart
IN RE: FARE DISPATCH SERVICES - SAFETY DIVISION (GROVELAND AND ADDISON TOWNSHIPS)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS at the request of the Townships of Groveland and Addison, the County Safety Division
has been dispatching fire calls for their respective Township Fire Departments; and
WHEREAS the Townships have requested that the Safety Division continue to provide fire
dispatch services in 1984; and
WHEREAS the Townships have agreed to continue to reimburse the County for each fire call at
the rate of $7.00 per call; and
WHEREAS the projected number of fire calls for 1984 is approximately five-hundred (500) -
which will produce an income of $3,500.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Safety Division is hereby authorized
to continue providing fire dispatch services for the above Townships for the 1984 calendar year at
a rate of ../.00 per call.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any continuance of these contracts after 1984 is contingent
- upon the Townships providing the proper recording and monitoring equipment for all calls,
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 Jackson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 84022
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: TWO (2) ADDITIONAL DEPUTY POSITIONS - LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL SERVICE - COMMERCE TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
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 for the purpose of Law Enforcement Patrol
Service; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution 382043
established the standard annual cost of $48,708 per deputy for Lire' contract period April 1, 1982
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through March 31, 1984: anu
WHEREAS M • • hip of Commer ,. :i. to enter such an f [Dr the
of two (2) liii It • t for the pc, ...... 1 Law Enforr..,',..:.t ro the
month period EeLruary 1984 through March .1, 1)84 and ti nnually thereafter. at Tates
e!-,tahliThed by this Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE If RESOLVED thai tie ',1kland Coub• ed •)T- Ccur.. .1 • r lutheriz( the
Chairperson of the Board and the Oakland CCJ •C irr enter into an :11 .o le T•• p
oI Commerce for the addition el two (2) Depu i I the purpos, Law Elf oi h,
at the annual cost of ./i'!".,708 for the two ( th heriod February 1. 1984 thronc h rch 31, 19i-.4,
consistent with the I.. i f the attached ii nt.
Mr, Chaitheu u, on behalf of thi PH f ,rviu-, Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SLRV10ES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Copy of Agreement for Law Enforcement Services on file in County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Lanni supported by Jackson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Geslinn supported by Jackson the resolution be amended in the 3rd paragraph, 3rd
line, after the words "March 31, 1984, and by deleting the word "renewable" and insert "which may
be renewed so the paragraph reads:
"WHEREAS the Township or Commerce wishes to enter into such an agreement for the addition
or Leo (2) full time deputies for the purpose of Law Enforcement Patrol Service for the two (2) month
period February 1, 1984 through March 31, 1984 and which may be renewed annually thereafter at rates
established by this Board."
The Chairperson referred the resolution with amendment to the Finance Committee,
Moved by Lanni supported by Jackson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution and amendment.
AYES: Aaron, Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Lanni, Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick,
Resold, Wilcox. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
PASS: Foley. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor,the motion carried.
Vote on amendment to the resolution:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinorf, Pernick, Rewold,
Wilcox, Aaron. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
PASS: Foley. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor,the resolution as amended was adopted.
Moved by Lanni supported by Perinoff the rules he suspended for consideration of the
resolution "COMPOSITION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL."
AYES: Caddell, Calandro, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni,
Law, McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Resold,
Wilcox, Aaron. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 84023
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: COMPOSITION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution 116961 of January 23, 1975, the County of Oakland declared
Commissioners Minnies Conti February 9, 1984 25
its intention 1- l•• on, •n •1 an in •.in county and to •,,, at zntitlement foods fer the purposes
of the hous nef •ina . run • • • •: in II
WHERE: 0.. A : roh s .i 0• , i I villages provide input to
the urban couril cf the tounty ot • .1.! (•.;. . ,kh • .., Fticipation; and
WHEEL •• .•F County of Oakland Mi Ire to on !.. , ,Tho_d February 20, 1975,
did create an ,••i •Yty councTI; nd
WHENA t,c County of t Jand tv Mi. T :1 . • —us in—olution i1"71:6) dated February 3, 1977,
reestablishcal Imrbership ••• . I• • •n••• Council; and
WhLbly.•• tfe Community a• y 1 I Blv• • 4 would like to revise the composition of the
Citizens Advis6r• Council for a ,,,,i rr, ft-
NOW fc1FREFORE. BE if RESOLVED that tim/ County of Oakland reestablish membership of the
Community Development Citizens Advisory Council lo he conqised of the following:
four (10 County of Oakland Commission i • •
six (6) local officials to include 1 ,r officials, appointed officials or
commnity development directors to L 1 6.c.i4114 three (3) cooperating cities,
two (2) cooperating townships and , (1) cooperating village; and
ten (10) citizens at large not dirc ,,tly affiliated with any local government.
Minority and low and moderate income citixeu participation will hr emphasized.
These members will serve annual terms without per diem except for expenses incurred in attending
conferences or seminars. Reimbursement must have prior approval by the Advisory Council based on
the existing Oakland County travel regulations,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, i NOVO the adoption of the
Foregoing resolution.
PUBtIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Olsen the nasolut, 'OM be adopted.
Moved by Peru ink supported by Foley the resolution be amended in the appointment of members
by extending this to read "tour (4) County of Oakland Commissioners representing both political
parties."
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Lanni, Law,
McConnell, McDonald, McPherson, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold,
Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended was adopted.
Mr, Pernick stated he would like the minutes to reflect that his amendment did not mean
to increase the total of 4 members of the County of Oakland Commissioners; he only meant it to
make a bi-partisan Board.
Moved by 'Lanni supported by Richard Kuhn the rules be suspended for consideration of the
resolution "ACCEPTANCE OF PROBATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION°.
AYES: Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, McConnell,
McDonald, Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Pernick, Rewold, Wilcox, Calandro. (17)
NAYS: Lanni, McPherson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Aaron, Caddell, Doyon. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 84024
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF PROBATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Resolution 1183379, as amended, dated December 8th, 1983, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners approved the application for a Probation Enhancement, Grant Application for
the amount of $75,000; and
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Corrections has approved Oakland County's grant
application for a grant award in the amount of $35,475; and
WHEREAS in accordance with the Oakland County crant procedure, your Public Services
Committee has reviewed this grant award due to the substantial variance between the application
and award amount and recommends that the Probation Enhancement Grant be accepted; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is committed to improving its probation program and will continue
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to seek additional state f- 1r to I th.t I
NOW THEREFORE Bi IT
the Probation Enhancement Grant in Os' e—Lu .• and authorizes the
Commissionere2 Chairperson tO sign s,Aid 9r •H.
DE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that stat
become available, the County of Oakiand is h.n•I I ii liii of its on-going .MIterest in
kland Ceunty Board of
i•,eal state funds for probation enhancement
rd og Commissioners hereby accepts
securing such funding.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public
foregoing resolution.
( om,ttee,I ove the adoption of the
PUBLIC "SFRVII_JS COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackon, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Law, McConnell, McDonald,
Moffitt, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Pane, Perinoff, Pernick, Rewold, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, Calandro,
Doyon, Foley. (23)
NAYS: Lanni, McPherson. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Clerk read letter from Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox appointing the following to serve
on the Oakland County Community Development Advisory Council for terms ending April 30, 1985:
Local Officials: Michael Dornan, Robert. Ousnamer, Mark Wollenwebcr, Jean Goulish, Robert Schmid,
Ronald Norman
Citizens: Jane Downing, Anna LeGrande, Warren Krueger, Joyce Mittenthal, Mary Elizabeth Smith, Donald
Taylor, Dorothy Webb, Mark Chester, Mike Warren, Beverly Benaim
Commissioners: Ralph Nelson, Ruel McPherson, Bert Jackson, Susan Kuhn
Moved by Gosling supported by Lanni the appointments be confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were confirmed.
ClerL e! letter from Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox appointing the following persons to
serve on the uM land County Emergency Medical Services Council:
pespital Represe it:ion: Edward Barter, Bernard W. Bigley, M.D., Philip Wojiak, Joseph L.
Sehirle, Jr., M.O. - Chairperson, David Malicke, D.O., Jody W. Schottenfels, Karen Payne, Kenneth
H. Fl - it, Jr., Ph sm.J;„ ff.setta Nicaise, R.N.
Fir, h(e ,rtment t t t n William Crouch
Pc, I Isi.m...e ,,tom: Billy J. Nol in . . . Charles Tice, Vice Chairperson
I I r: William S. Nelson
Fortino (Walter Moore, Alternate), Thomas Law (Susan Kuhn, Alternate)
e'etion: Greg Webb, R.N.
U IcRoven, Arthur Molinar, I. Joseph Davis, Jr.
rt tion: Gary Whitener, Charles Lindeherg, Robert Lamson,
loilin G. F; ndE 11 Trager, Donald Richardson
Private Ambulance s Representation: Gregory Beauchemin, Floyd Miles, Jr., John T. Early,
Chuck Parks, Sr., Richard R. Rudlaff
Basic Life Support Services Representation: Roger Gillespie
Moved by Nelson supported by Pernick the appointments be confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were cOnfirmed.
Misc. 84°25
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS reports of suspected child abuse and neglect have increased steadily from 7,864
in 1910 to over 36,000 in 1982; and
WHEREAS Michigan's Children's Trust Fund was established by legislation in 1982 to create
a permanent source of financial support for local programs which prevent child abuse and neglect;
and
WHEREAS the hinds to create a permanent trust and pormanent. funding come in large part
from taxpayers checking off Box 33. on their State of Michigan Income Tax Returns which permits the
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State to $2.00, per sMili return
deposii st 1 r• 1 unds in the Chtigron i
i!i•W THEREFORE. BE IT •'1V
urge the Cifizens of Oakland Cei
by "checking off" part or their 1
$4.00 per joint return, from the taxpayer ' refund and
in within ft Michigan Department cm M.., .nryi
eai the Until aid aunty Board of [cr mr F on r ru hereby
rti.thy I ts of the Children's Trust Fund
oI Miia n Inc „ egx Refundg,
Denni M. Aaron, Commissioner District #1 9
Thu Chairperson referred Jre resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
Misc. 84026
By Mr. Page
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE MILL 4087 - PROVIDING FOR THE El FMtNATiON OF SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME AS A
STATE INCOME TAX LIABIlITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commi-asioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Congress enacted legislation last April making social security income taxable at
certain incore levels beginning with the 1984 federal tax year; and
WHEREAS this federal legislation calls for payment of federal income tax on 50 percent of
social security income for people Wiwi joint returns with a total income of $32,000.00 or more
and for those filing an individual return who have total income of $25,000.00 or more; and
WHEREAS since the Michigan Income Tax is based on the "adjusted gross income" from the
Federal tax form, taxpayers will be forced to pay additional state taxes because of the federal
legislation; and
WHEREAS this added tax obligation will be a serious Financial imposition on senior citizens
who as a group can least afford a tax increase; and
WHEREAS many other stdtes have already enacted new state legislation to protect their
citizens from an additional state tax beginning in 1984 resulting from the federal law; and
WHEREAS any protection afforded senior citizens. from additional income tax liability from
any source of pension income is a realistic policy and a recognition of their difficulty in budget
management as inflation r •r• ists,
NOW THEREFORE EL IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record
as supporting Houae Bill ' iW which provides for deduction on the State tax return of social security
income included in the adjniged gross income on the Federal tax form.
BE IT FURTHER RLSOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all state legislators
representing Oakland County and to the county's legislative agent.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Robert W. Page, Cormissioner District #13
Moved by Page supported by Gosling the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
Misc. 84027
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4349 AND OPPOSITION TO SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 4349 -- RECOUPMENT OF COURT
COSTS AND LEGAL FEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has been forced to pay several attorney fees and court costs in
regards to frivolous lawsuits; and
WHEREAS this has cost the taxpayers in excess of $25,000; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4349 would allow the State to collect court costs and legal fees
resulting from such lawsuits; and
WHEREAS Substitute House Bill 4349 specifically excludes the State of Michigan from re-
couping court costs and legal fees; and
WHEREAS the State and local units of government are often called upon to defend against
frivolous lawsuits, which create a financial burden on the State and local governmental taxpayers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners goes on re-
cord in support of House Bill 4349 and recommends that it be amended to permit local units of
government to he awarded court costs and attorney fees.
BL IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners goes on record in
opposition of Substitute House Bill 4349.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all state legislators
representing Oakland County and to the Oakland County Legislative Agent.
Mr. Chairperson, 1 rove the adoption or the foregoing resolution.
Jams E. Lanni, Commissioner, District #11
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Commissioners ftipptex Continued. Fuhrutlry s
The Chairperson referred the • f a to the General Government Committe.e. There were
no objecfiens.
The Chairperson stated the next meeting oV the Board would he Febetptry 23, 1984 at 9:30 A. M.
The Board adjourned at 11:28 A.M.
Lynn D. Allen R. .ed R, Wilcox
C1crk Ch),rperson