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AND COUNTY
orrd Of Commissici
ME TING
August 20, 1981
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox at 11:10 A.M. in the Court House
Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48053.
Invocation given by Charles T. Whitlock.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Geary, Gosling, Hobart,
Jackson, Kasper, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Murphy, Olsen, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox. (24)
ABSENT: Aaron, McDonald, Montante. (3)
Quorum present.
Clerk read letter from State Representative Richard D. Fessler acknowledging receipt of
resolutions. (Placed on File)
Clerk read letter from State Senator Doug Ross acknowledging receipt of resolutions.
(Placed on File)
Clerk read resolution adopted by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners regarding issues
detailed by Washtenaw County to be included for full and open discussion at the upcoming Michigan
Association of Counties meeting. (Placed on File)
Clerk read resolution adopted by the Grand Traverse County Board cf Commissioners regarding
the Michigan Public Service Commission establishment of a program of inspection for enercy con-
servation and a free loan procram. .(Referred to General Government Committee)
Clerk read resolution adopted by the Midland County Board of Commissioners in support
for improvement of the Juvenile Justice System, but opposes the priorities and methods which are
set forth in the Proposed Revised Juvenile Code. (Referred to General Government Committee)
Clerk read letter from Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox appointing Richard G. Evenhouse to
the Solid Waste Planning Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Richard
Detowski.
Moved by Gabler supported by Peterson the appointment be confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter from Chairperson Richard R. Wilcox appointing Robert J. Seccombe to the
Solid Waste Planning Committee as a non-voting advisory member.
Clerk read resolution adopted by White Lake Township concurring with the request of the
owner of Lake Jason Heights Subdivision, Section 34 of White Lake Township that the name of the
lake be changed from Curtis Lake to Lake Jason. (Referred to Planning and Building Committee)
Moved by Cagney supported by Patterson the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
AYES: Murphy, Olsen, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox,
Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Door, Fortino, Gabler, Geary, Hobart, Jackson, Lanni, Moffitt,
Moore. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A Sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
State Senator Gilbert DiNello from Macomb County requested to address the Board
regarding Non-Resident Tax.
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Marvin Melt7er, Director of Public Affairs, SEMTA requested to address the Board.
Moved by Hobart supported by Patterson the agenda be amended to include the following
resolutions; also, the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolutions:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission's Vacancy
Southeast Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA) Filling of Vacancy of General
Manager
AYES:. Olsen, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell,
Cagney, DiGiovanui, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Kasper, Lanni,
Moffitt, Moore. .(22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 81287 .
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES
To the Oakland Ecunty Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #8I56
authorized the establishment of programs within the Cooperative Extension Service Division utiliz-
ing the Department of Social Services Title XX Purchase of Service Fund; and
WHEREAS the initial period of funding has existed and managed successfully for the
continuous period of July I, 1977 through September 30, 1981; and
WHEREAS Department of Social . Service Title XX will finance 100% of the program cost;
with no costs being incurred by Oakland County; and
WHEREAS it is the interest of Oakland County- to render the Homemaker and Parent Aide
education services I:rote-five Service Families,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the negotiation ,,f fit ,. S.. jairchase of Service Agreement for the Homemaker/Parent Aide Program
for the fieriod- 1,-1981 through September 30, 1982 consistent with the attached.
program summary and
BE IT -EURTHE:. RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be and is
hereby authorized to execute said agreement, •
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written quarterly progress reports be presented to the
Public Services ComMittee.and to the balance of the members of the Board of Commissioners.
• The Public Services Committee, by James E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves the adoption of
the foregoing re.solution..... .•
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
.• James E. Lanni, Chairperson
• - • •
Copy of Summary and Budget on file in the County Clerk's Offite.
Moved by Lanni supported by Geary the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Price, Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, Ditiovanni,
Doyon, Fortino, Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Kasper, Lanni, Moffitt, -Moore, Murphy, Olsen. (21)
NAYS: Gabler. (I)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81288
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: COURT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #9398 established the new
classification of Chief of District Court Probation and Community Services Programs; and
WHEREAS a proposed responsibility of the Chief of District Court Probation and Community
Services Programs is to operate and expand the Court Community Service Programs which offers
alternatives to incarceration for various probationers and Friend of the Court Civil Cases; and
WHEREAS this program is currently in operation utilizing two (2) CETA funded positions,
whose funding shall not extend beyond September 30, 1981; and
WHEREAS the ...Jail Study Subcommittee, which is currently examining alternatives to jail '
overcrowding, has recommended continuation and eventual expansion of the Court Community Service
Program in Oakland County as a viable alternative to placement of offenders in the County Jail; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court, Friend of the Court, and numerous District Court Judges have
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have been and continue to be supportive of such a program; and
WHEREAS this alternative sentencing procedure saved approximately 9,800 jail days
,(average of 20 beds per day) that were not served by offenders during the period January, 1980,
through April, 1981, amounting to el savings of approximately 5205,800 ($21.00 per day per inmate.;
and •
WHEREAS discontinuation of this program will increase potential jail population and cost
of Incarceration to the County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports
continuation of the Court Community Services Program.
BE II FURTHER RESOLVED that the possibility of expansion of said program be explored and
examined to include those. District Courts of this County who agree to implement the community work
service order as an alternative to incarceration and be reported back to this Committee on such
proposal. -
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committed, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 81289
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY HELD BY SHERIFF
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff of Oakland County, by letter dated August 4, 1981, has requested
authority from this Board to dispose of recovered stolen property which has been unclaimed for
Six months or more after recovery, such authority being necessary pursuant to the provisions of
Act 54 of the Public Acts of 1959, as amended; said recovered stolen property to be disposed of
by manner of public auction to be held Saturday, October 10, 1981.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that authority to dispose of such unclaimed property he
and the same is hereby granted to the Sheriff of Oakland County, such unclaimed property to be
disposed of in the manner prescribed in Act 54 of the Public Acts of 1959, as amended.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing . resolution:
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney,
DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore,
Murphy, Olsen. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. '81290
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND PROJECT DISTRICT AREA BOARDWALK SHOPPING CENTER PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industries and commercial enter-
prises in order to strengthen and revitalize the County's economy and to encourage the location
and expansion of commercial enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the County
and its residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, being Act No. 338, Public Acts of
Michigan, 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means by which this purpose and intent may be
accomplished; and
WHEREAS a project (Boardwalk Shopping Center Project) to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by the Economic Development Corporation of the
County of Oakland (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS the Corporation, in conformity with Act 338 of the Public Acts of 197 11, as amended,
has designated a project area and project district area for such a project (Boardwalk Shopping
Center Project) to this Board of Commissioners for its approval thereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF OAKLAND COUNTY as follows:
1. The project area, as described in Exhibit A attached hereto, as designated by the
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Corporation, be, and is hereby certifi•-d•.,:pproved,
L. That the territory surrt .,.ir,d said designated Project Area will not be significantly
affected by tie h ,.1•1t insofar as the surrounding territory is devoted to commercial uses and,
therefore, ,!-( I District Area haviq the same description as and boundaries coterminous
with the 4-,ein certified as approved is hereby established,
3. If i. hereby determined that there are less than eighteen (18) residents, real
property owners, o: representatives of establishments located within the Project District Area,
and, therefore, a Project Citizens District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(h)
of the Att.
4. The County Clerk be, z..-0 is here;,y, directed to provide four certified copies of this
resolution to the Secretary or J. E .-ird of C(
The Public Service , by 1.,,,=s E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves for adoption of the
foregoing resoluiion.
PUELIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Copy of Exhibit "A" on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Lanni supported by Gosling the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Perinoff, Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, Doyen, Fortino,
Gabler, Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Murphy. Olsen, Patterson. (20)
NAYS: DiGicvanni. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81291
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL [DC MEMBERS NOARDWALK SHOPPING CENTER
PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Whifki;, this Board of rcir,iissioners has received a Ri from the Board of Directors
of the—Econom:e Ce:'.:.apment Coreel•.tion of the County of Oaklanl-0 ,signating a project area and
project district area for the Boardwalk Shopping Center Project; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County, Executive of the County
of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of said Economic Development Corporation in
connection with said Project, in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Economic Development Corp-
orations Act, Act 333 of 1974, as amended:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, as
follows:
I. Donald Schlitt and Robert Secontine, being representative of neighborhood restdents
and business interests likely to be affected by said Project, are hereby appointed to the Board
of Directors of The Economic Development Corporation of the County. of Oakland in accordance with
Section 4(2) of Act 338 of 1974, as amended. Donald Schlitt and Robert Secontine shall cease to
serve when the Project for which they are appointed is either abandoned or, if under taken, is
completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
2. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this Resolution are hereby
repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict.
3. The County Clerk be, and is hereby directed to provide four certified copies of
this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the Corporation.
The Public Services Committee, by James E. Lanni, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Geary the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler,
Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Murphy, Olsen, Patterson, Perinoff. (20)
NAYS: DiGiovanni. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81292
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: STAFFING FOR THE ANTI-ORGANIZED CRIME UNIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved funding for two Senior Trial
Lawyer positions, five Prosecutor Investigator positions and one Secretary position in the 1981
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Oakland County Budget to help staff an Anti-Organized Crime Unit; and
WHEREAS through adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #81077, the Board of Commissioners
approved the membership and bylaws of the Anti-Organized Crime Unit Board of Directors and adopted
the 1981 line-item budget for the Anti-Organized Crime Unit; and
WHEREAS local units of government have recognized the value of this program to their ,
communities and are dedicating staff to the Anti-Organized Crime Unit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEb that a temporary freeze be placed on the filling of any
vacant budgeted positions in the Anti-Organized Crime Unit and that all future county, budgeted
- positions that become vacant in the unit shall be frozen until such time as the Public Services
Committee reviews the Staffing, funding, and bylaws of the Anti-Organized Crime program.
Or. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, i move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved 5y Lanni supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Peterson the resolution be amended in the third line in
THE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph following the word 1 unit by adding the following:
"prior to the completion of the budget review process of the 1982 General Budget".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Price, Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler,
Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Kasper, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Olsen, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,
Peterson. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended was adopted.
Misc. 81293
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: FY 1 81 TITLE 11-ABC YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution's No. 6546
and 8883 applied for and was granted the designation as Prime Sponsor by the U.S. Department of
Labor to administer the provisions of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 and
the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Amendments of 1978; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolutions No. 9562,
81078, 81096 and 81258 approved the CETA EY 1 81 Title 11-ABC Youth Work Experience subrecipient
allocation total of $1,603,017; and
WHEREAS Walled Lake Community Employment Service was allocated $42,850 from these
allocations; and
WHEREAS FYI81 Title 11-ABC Services has $25,000 in unobligated funds; and
WHEREAS Walled Lake Community Employment Service is able to spend additional dollars due
to increased enrollment levels.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
transfer of $25,000 from Title 11-ABC Services to Title 1I-ABC Youth WOrk Experience, thus in-
creasing the subrecipient allocation total from $1,603,017 to $1,628,017.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Walled Lake Community Employment Service Title 11-ABC
Youth Work Experience allocation of $42,850 be increased by $25,000 to $67,850.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written quarterly report for review of performance
objectives will be submitted to the Public Services Committee and the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be and is
hereby authorized to execute said modification.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Chairperson
Moved by Lanni supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Geary,
Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Kasper, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Olsen, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,
Peterson, Price. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 81294
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: FY'81 TITLE IV YOUTH COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (YCC1P)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolutions No, 6546
and 8883 app! ad for and was granted the designation as Prime Sponsor by the U.S. Department of
Labor to administer the provisions of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 and the
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Amendments of 1978; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolutions No. 9565
and 81041 made $579,541 of Title IV YCCIP funds available for subrecipient allocation; and
WHEREAS $487,241 of this amount has been obligated; and
WHEREAS $92,300 remains unobligated; and
WHEREAS current YCC1P subrecipients are able to spend additional dollars due to increased
enrollment levels,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the unobligated balance of S92,300 be reduced by
534,346 to $57,954 and that the YCCIP subrecipient allocation total of $487,241 be increased by
$34,346 to $521,587 according to the attached schedule.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written quarterly report for review of performance
objectives will be submitted to the Public Services Committee and the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be and is
hereby authorized to execute said modifications.
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 Schedule on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Lanni supported by Geary the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Geary, Gosling,
Hobart, Jackson, Kasper, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Olsen, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,_Peterson, Price,
Whitlock. (72)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81295
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: 1981 SECOND 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
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
Committee; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Computer Services Department has determined the 1981 Second
Quarter data processing development charges for the budgeted County departments; and
WHEREAS these development charges are for programs which are in conformance with the
guidelines 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 in the 1981 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 that pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance
Committee has reviewed the 1981 Second Quarter Data Processing Development for user departments
and finds $341,408.20 necessary to fund the development cost. Said funds are available in the
1981 Data Processing Development appropriation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners appropriates $341,408.20 from
the 1981 Data Processing Development Budget and transfers said funds to the appropriate user
departments as follows:
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ACCOUNT NUMBER
FUND D.P. DEVELOPMENT
10100
10100
10100
10100
10100
10100
221 00
10100
22100
10100
10100
10100
10100
10100
10100
1 01 00
101 00
10100
10100
10100
10100
1 0100
10100
Sub-Total
10100
10100
Sub-Total
TOTAL
122-01-00-3303
123-01-00-3303
123-55-00-3303
125-01-00-3303
145-01-00-3303
151-01-00-3303
162-01-00-3303
175-01-00-3303
177-01-00-3303
181-01-00-3303
181-01-00-3301
212-01-00-3303
213-01-00-3303
221-01-00-3303
311-01-00-3303
311-02-00-3303
312-01-00-3303
322-01-00-3303
323-01-00-3303
324-01-00-3303
325-01-00-3303
342-01-00-3303
431-01-00-3303
181 -01 -00-3301
181-01-00-3303
DIVISION
NAME
Budget
Accounting
Alimony
Equalization
Planning
Personnel
Health
Cooperative Extension
E.M.S.
Computer Services
Computer Services-Clemis
County Clerk
County Clerk-Voter Reg.
Oakland County Treasurer
Circuit Court
Jury Clerk
Friend of the Court
52-01 District Court
52-02 District Court
52-03 District Court
52-04 District Court
Probate Court - Juvenile
Oakland County Sheriff
Data Processing Devel. - Clemis
Data Processing Development
AMOUNT
11,074,30
40,907.89
420,00
7,173.85
6111 .00
34,444.41
19,696.60
1,841,00
220.00
52,427.50
68,684,40
11,906,80
154.0o
18,678.45
26,789.18
3,412.50
10,763.72
7,461.50
7,461.50
7,461.50
7,461.50
1,408.00
918.60
$341,408.20
(68,684.40)
(272.723.80)
$(341,408.20)
-0-
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
Moved by Murphy supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Doyon, 'Fortino, Gabler, Geary, Gosling, Hobart,
Jackson, Kasper, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Murphy, Olsen, ,Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Price,
Whitlock, Wilcox. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81296
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: ALTERNATIVE TO SECURE DETENTION PROGRAM CONTINUATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #9460 the Board of Commissioners authorized con-
tinuation of the Alternative to Secure Detention Program for the period July I, 1980 - December 31,
1980 in the Juvenile Court, contingent upon 50% match being available from the Child Care Fund; and
WHEREAS this program was continued in 1981 contingent upon availability of 50% matching
funds; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has established a Child Care Fund cap on available matching
funds for local government for Child Care programs; and
WHEREAS the Finance • Committee has reviewed said program and acknowledges the potential
shortfall of matching funds attributable to said cap for the period ending September 30, 1981; and
WHEREAS the potential shortfall of State matchable revenue may be alleviated if the State's
Child Care Fund has availability of undistributed funds at the conclusion of the State's fiscal year
for subsequent allocation to local units; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee recommends continuation of the Alternative to Secure
Detention Program for the period ending December 31, 1981 in light of the potential shortfall in
matchable revenue for Child Care Programs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners continues funding for the
Alternative to Secure Detention Program through the current year ending December 31, 1981.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1982 level of Child Care Programs, which the Alternative
to Secure Detention is part, shall be contingent upon review and recommendations of availability of
funds as determined in the 1982 Budget Process for said Programs.
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Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the
to resolution.
FINANCE COMM1TTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
Moved by Murphy supported by Geary the resolution Le, adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health and Human Resources Committee.
There were no objections.
REPORT
By Mr. I;abler
IN RE: M1S:ELTANEOUS RLALUTION #81274 - OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 114330 - 12-MONTH NOTICE
To the n ,11.,aj (—anity Be1 0F Commissioners
Mr. Chair.- Ladies :nd k,riLl(men:
The General Government Committee having neic ,ye.! Rnsolution #81274, Opposition to House
Bill 114330 - 12-month Notice, reports with the recolii ,,nieetion that the resolution be adopted_
The General Government Committee, by Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairperson, moves the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr,, Chairperson
"Misc. 81274
By Mrs. Gosling
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL #4330
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill #4330 requires an employer of more than 100 persons to give 12 month's
notification to employees of any reduction of employment, plant closing, or relocation; and
WHEREAS House Bill #4330 requires employers to provide 12 months of medical insurance
to • r:ifter employment_ is terminated, as well as paid leave time during the notification
tr) seep jier employment: and
WHLRLAS House Bill #4330 imposes a penalty on employers who fail to provide notification;
and
WHEREAS passage of House Bill 14330 would reduce - Incentive tie expandexistingbuSiness Or
create new business, would hamper the state's effort to attract new business and mould further
restrict an already depressed business climate in the State of Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Beard of Commissioners opposes the
intent and concept of House Bill #4330.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all Oakland County
Legislators, to the county's Legislative Agent, end to Governor William G. Milliken.
Mr. Chairperson, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Marilynn E. Gosling, Commissioner - District #14"
Moved by Gabler supported by Patterson the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Gabler supported by Gosling that Resolution #81274 be adopted.
AYES: Cagney, DiGiovanni, Fortino, Gabler, Geary, Gosling. Hobart, Jackson, Kasper,
Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Murphy, Olsen, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox,
Caddell. (22)
NAYS: Doyon. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Resolution #81274 was adopted.
Misc. 81297
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4411
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4411 is a proposed amendment to the Solid Waste Management Act (Act
No. 641 of the Public Acts of 1978) with the intent of clarifying existing language in the act; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4411 would specifically permit a municipality or county to adopt and
enforce an ordinance, rule or regulation pertaining to construction and operation of a solid waste
disposal area providing it is in compliance with the approved county-wide solid waste management
plan; and
WHEREAS the language in this bill in relation to the extent of local authority over solid
waste disposal area operations will help to satisfy judicial needs for more precise language than
is offered in the existing act.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the
State Legislature to support House Bill 4411,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk be directed to forwardl copies of this
resolution to Oakland County's State Legislators and to the County's Legislative Agent,
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMtTTEE
Wallace E. Gabler, Jr., Chairperson
Moved by Gabler supported by Peterson the resolution be adopted,
AYES: DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Kasper,
Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Murphy, Olsen, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Whitlock, Wilcox,
Caddell, Cagney, (22)
NAYS: Hone. (0)
PASS: Frice. (I)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81296
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 1/329 - CREATE A METROPOLITAN WATER AND SEWER COUNCIL/COMMISSION IN
SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Detroit, with a rapidly declining population, operates the water and
sewer system serving a generally increasing population in Southeastern Michigan; and
WHEREAS the 97 communities receiving water service and the 76 communities which are sewer
customers in the service area outside Detroit have had very little input into the operations of the
water-sewer system even though this areas population is now approximately three times greater than
Detroit; and
WHEREAS in recent years customers of the Detroit system in the service area outside Detroit
have frequently complained of the system's poor management and its periodic rate increases without
proper justification; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill #329 which would restructure the water-sewer systems management and
provide equitable representation for the customers living outside Detroit, offers the following
provision that correct many existing problems. These provisions are:
1. Creates a Metropolitan Water and Sewer Council whose membership shall be representative
of the total service area.
2, The Council will meet annually to elect a chairperson, review water and sewer rates,
approve plans and projects to improve the system and to elect members of the Regional Water and
Sewer Commission.
3, The Commission will have nine members. Three will be Detroit residents. (The present
water-sewer board has seven members, all appointed by the Mayor of Detroit.) The Commission will
control the wholesale distribution of water and operate the major trunkline sewer interceptors and
treatment plants. Detroit will retain control over retail distribution of water and retail billing
of sewage disposal services within the city.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in the
interest of providing better water and sewer service and in assuring equitable representation to
all customers of the system, urges support of Senate Bill #329 by the state legislature.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk be directed to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County's state legislators 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
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairperson
Moved by Gabler supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Kasper, Lanni, Moffitt,
Moore, Murphy, Olsen, Page, Patterson -, Perinoff, Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell,
Cagney, DiGiovanni. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81299
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - ANTON "TONY" J. GUYER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Anton J. "Tony" Guyer, began his career with Oakland County on March 271.h, 1961,
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as an employee of the Oakland C•.unty Drain Commission; and
WHEREAS Tony Guyer as,Jmed the position of Committee Clerk ii the Cak.1..,:nd County Board
of Commissioners hulY 1 st, I HO . and continued in that capacity until his "officTal" retirement
July 13th, 1 0..77, when he was r.i:cin:ed the Intergovernmental Relations Of for the Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAL T s vibrant personality and unique talent for promoting, ureanizing and getting
the job done was nc limited to the duties of his position, but was extended to uony service
organizations su . tl , Elks Club, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America,
Oakland County Emp —. Credit. Union and political organizations; and
WHEREAS dui rg his nony years of service with the County, Tony has worked diligently in
the performance of his responsibilities and has done them masterfully in his flamboyant style.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners expresses its
heartfelt appreciation to Anton J, Guyer for his many years of dedicated service to the County of
Oakland and wishes him and his wife, Bea, a very happy and well-deserved retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board of Commissioners, using Tony's own expression,
extends to him this wish -- "Bless Your Big Brass Buttons, Tony!!"
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairperson
Moved by Gabler supported by Whitlock the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 81300
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO PUBLIC ACT 438, STATE JUDICUL EQUALIZATION ACT -
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 438 of 1980 accomplishes the reorgani'zation of the Wayne County. Court
System and its assumption by the State; and
WHEREAS Public Act 438 of 1980 represents the first step in the eventual takeover
of all Courts in Michigan .by the State; and
WHEREAS effective September 1st, 1981, all of the employees of the Circuit Court may be
excluded from the County Merit System; and
WHEREAS the total impact of Public Act 438 of 1980 is unclear; and
WHEREAS actual implementation of statewide financing is to be determined by future
legislative action; and
WHEREAS Public. Act 438 of 1980 will serve as a model for the takeover of the entire
court system; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners for the County- of Oakland upon due consideration finds
that application of Public Act 439 of 1980 to the state takeover of the Sixth Judicial Circuit
Court would have a serious negative impact on the quality of justice and efficient operation of
the Courts in Oakland County to wit:
1. All Circuit Court revenues would be remitted to the State, but not all Court expenses
would be assumed by the State, thus giving the State more in revenues than would be paid out for
the operation cf the Court.
2. There would be no incentive to develop efficient and innovative techniques in Court
Management, thus causing all Court operations to decrease to a level of mediocrity.
3. Employees of the Oakland . County Circuit Court, including the Friend of the Court
employees, will become employees of the State Judicial Council and will be subject to the policies
and procedures dictated by that agency.
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is concerned that swift action be
taken to protect the Court System in Oakland County: and
WHEREAS the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court is opposed to further expansion of statewide
financing of the Court System as delineated in Public Act 438.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County- Board of Commissioners urges Oakland
County's legislative representatives in Lansing to take swift appropriate action to prevent the
application of Public Act 438 of 1980 as it relates to statewide financing of the Court System of
Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to Oakland County's
legislative Representaties in Lansing 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
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairperson
Moved by Gabler supported by Jackson the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Fortino, Gabler, Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Kasper, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore,
Murphy, Olsen, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Doyon. (21)
NAYS: Price. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81301
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SEMTA) FULLING OF THE VACANCY OF GENERAL
MANAGER •
To the Oakland County Board of.Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies' and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS James Briney is a candidate for the position of General Manager of SEMTA1 and
WHEREAS Mr. Briney by background, training and education is well qualified to serve as
General Manager of SEMTA.
NOW THERETORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges SEMTA
to review the qualifications and carefully consider Mr. James Briney as a prime candidate for the
position of General Manager for the Southeast Michigan Transportation Authority. .
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, t move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairperson
Moved by Gabler supported by Whitlock the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gabler, Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Page, Patterson,
Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Fortino. (18)
NAYS: Murphy. (1)
PASS: Olsen. (1)
ABSTAIN: Kasper. (.1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION'S VACANCY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee having reviewed the qualifications of Pocky Lewis for
appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation
of Velma Austin to the unexpired term which ends Janyary 1st, 1582, reports with the recommendation
that this appointment be made.
The General Government Committee, by Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairperson, moved the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairperson
Moved by Gabler supported by Olsen the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Gabler nominated Pecky Lewis to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the unexpired
term which ends January 1, 1982. Seconded by Mr. Olsen.
Mr. Price nominated Betty Fortino to the Parks and Recreation, Commission for the unexpired
term which ends January I, 1982. Seconded by Mr. Perinoff.
The Chairperson declared nominations closed.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Gabler - Pocky Lewis Patterson - Pecky Lewis
Geary - Pocky Lewis Perinoff - Betty Fortino
Gosling - Pecky Lewis Peterson - Pecky Lewis
Hobart - Pocky Lewis Price - Betty Fortino
Jackson - Pecky Lewis Whitlock - Pocky Lewis
Kasper - Pecky Lewis Wilcox - Pecky Lewis
Lanni - Pecky Lewis Caddell - Pocky Lewis
Moffitt - Pecky Lewis Cagney - Pecky Lewis
Moore - Betty Fortino DiGiovanni - Betty Fortino
Murphy - Pecky Lewis Doyon - Betty Fortino
Olsen - Pecky Lewis Fortino - Betty Fortino
Page - Pecky Lewis
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The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Pecky Lewis - 17
Betty Fortino - 6
P., . L .Tis declared elected to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the unexpired
term ending Jenuaiy 1982.
Misc, 81302
By Dr. Caddell
IN RE: WATERFORD TOWNSHIP EASEMENT AGREEMENT AT OAKLAND/PONTIAC AIRPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has property at 6500 Highland Road, Waterford Township,
known as the Oakland/Pontiac Airport; and
WHEREAS Waterford Township requires ei to supply water to Aerodrome Facilities
Company; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has reviewed and approved the easement request.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland Board of Commissioners authorizes
the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to execute an easement agreement with Waterford Town-
ship in consideration of One (51.00) Dollar for an easement for the purpose of supplying water to
Aerodrome Facilities Company.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing •resolution.
PLANNING AND B-011.DiNG COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, D.C., Chairperson
Copy of Easement on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Caddell supported by Cagney the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Geary, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Murphy, Page, Patterson,
Perinolf, Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler.
(21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81303
By Dr. Caddell
IN RE: SOFTWATER-BAVARIAN VILLAGE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND OAKLAND COUNTY WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM -
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS private developers have constructed a wastewater treatment facility (the Facility)
and a water system (the System) to serve apartments and condominiums in Section 24, Springfield
Township; and
WHEREAS Act 94 of Public Acts of 1933, as amended permits the County to acquire and
operate sewer and/or water systems; and
WHEREAS the Township of Springfield on November 7, 1973, by resolution, granted the
County the right to operate and maintain the Facility and the System and to serve individual users;
and
WHEREAS on March 2, 1978 the Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #8363
established the Oakland County Water Supply System - Springfield Township; and
WHEREAS the County has had an agreement prepared between the "County" acting by and
through its Department of Public Works and the "Users" whereby the County would own, operate and
maintain the Facility and System with all costs to be borne by the Users,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Oakland County- bbard of Commissioners that the
wastewater system serving an area in Section 24, Springfield Township is hereby established as
the Softwater - Bavarian Village Sewage Disposal System; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Agreement dated August 25, 1981 between the County of
Oakland and four (4) "Users'' is hereby approved and the County Executive is hereby authorized to
execute said Agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs in connection with the operation and maintenance
of the "Facility" and the "System" shall be borne by the revenues from same.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
C. William Caddell, D.C., Chairperson
Copy of Agreement on file in the County Clerk's Office.
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Moved by Caddell supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted,
AYES: Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, Lanni, Moffitt, Moore, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,
Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Geary. (21)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81304
By Caddell
IN RE: SOLID WASTE PROGRAM - FUNDING FOR IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING PERSONNEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is preparing an Act 641 Solid Waste Plan; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland proposes to implement a solid waste management system for
the proper disposal of non-hazardous waste; and
WHEREAS there is an increase in required man-hours to oversee the planning and implementa-
tion effort of the program; and
WHEREAS there is only one (1) employee presently assigned to the program; and
WHEREAS a request has been made in the 1982 budget for one (1) additional Civil Engineer
Ill as a full-time employee; and
WHEREAS there is a need in 1981 for the services of a part-time employee; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner's Office needs for engineering manpower
is decreasing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby appropriates
$11,864.00 to pay for the services of a Drain Commissioner Civil Engineering 111 to assist in the
planning and implementation of the solid waste project.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, D.C., Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 81305
By Dr. Caddell
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS - ANIMAL CARE CENTER RENOVATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on November 20, 1980, the Board of Commissioners through approval of Miscellaneous
Resolution #9553, authorized the purchase of the Humane Society Building, which is now being
operated by the County of Oakland as an Animal Care Center; and
WHEREAS the same Resolution approved an appropriation of $344,000 for necessary
renovations to the Animal Care Center.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Central Services be and is hereby
authorized to receive bids for the Animal Care Center renovations and a report thereon be made to
this Board after receipt and tabulation of such bids.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this facility be named the Animal Care Center.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
G. William Caddell, D.C., Chairperson
Moved by Caddell supported by Cagney the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Kasper, Moffitt, Moore, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Price, Whitlock,
Wilcox, Caddell, Cagney, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Gabler, Gosling, Hobart. (17)
NAYS: Jackson, Lanni, Perinoff, Fortino, Geary. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Caddell supported by Whitlock the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Lanni the resolution be referred back to the Planning
and Building Committee.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
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Discussion followed,
Vote on resolution;
AYES: Kasper, Moffitt, Moore, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Price, Whitlock, Wilcox,
Caddell, Cagney, Devon, Fortino, Gabler, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson. (18)
NAYS: Lanni, Perin6ft,'DiGiovannn,. -Geary. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 81306
By. Mr. Price
IN RE: VOIING FIGHTS
To the Oakland County Board of Corivissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS voting is a fundamental right of all citizens in this country, guaranteed by
the 14th and 15th Amendments L•, the Constitution, and is the underpinning of our democratic system
of governmenr, and
WHEREAS prior ti • ps. • of the Voting Rie•its Act of- 1965, thousands of citizens were
disenfranchised because of their skin color, religion; and
WHEREAS the Voting Rights Act requires the certain state and local governments preclear
any new changes in election procedures with the Ju.tice Department or the U.S. District Court -
(Section 5) and that certain states and localEtie, provide English language to Spanish-speaking
voters; and
WHEREAS HR 3112 and S 895, currently pending in the Congress-, would extend these
temporary provisions to 1992; and
WHEREAS over 800 changes in election laws have been blocked under Section 5 provisions
to prevent certain redistricting, at-large elections, annexations and other changes which would
have had the effect of discriminating against - minorities; and
WHEREAS there is a continued need for the protections afforded by the Voting Rights Act.
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners reaffirms
its strong commitment to voting rights andsupports gutck reenactment of the Voting Rights Act
through 1992, to ensure non-discriminatien in all voting and election procedures.
,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution .hejorwarded.to every: Michigan
member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate urging their support for the re-enactment
of the Voting Rights Act through 1992.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Hubert Price, Jr., Commissioner District (/8
Walter Moore, Alexander C. Perinoff
James A. Doyon, Charles T. Whitlock
Dennis L. Murphy-, Betty Fortino
Lawrence R. Pernick,James E. Lanni
William T. Patterson, John H. Peterson
Donald R. Geary, "George B. Jackson
G. William Caddell, D,C., Paul E. Kasper
John R. DiGiovanni
Moved by Price supported by Moore the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
Moved by Patterson supported by Gabler the Board adjourn until September 17, 1981 at
9:30 A.M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried,
The Board adjourned at 12:55 P.M.
Lynn D. Allen Richard R. Wilcox
Clerk Chairperson