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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
April 17, 1980
Meeting called to order, by Chairperson Wallace F. Gabler ; Jr., at 3:55 A.M. in the Court
House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48053.
Invocation given by Lillian V. Moffitt.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called:
PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, DiGioyanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, born line, Hobart,
Hoot, Kasper ; Kelly, Lewancl., McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Parinoff,
Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Wiltox. (28)
ABSENT: Moxley. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Gorsline supported by Montante the minutes of the previous meeting be approved
as printed,
AYES: Aaron, Caddell, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart,
HoOt, Kelly, Lewand, McDonald', Meaffitt, hantante, Mobre, MOrpny, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson, Price, Roth; Wilcox, (25)
NAYS: None. (0-)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mewed by Roth supported by Murphy the Journal for the January Session be approved and
closed and the January. Session stand adjourned. sine. die.
AYES: Caddell, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly,
Lewand, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante; hOore, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick i Peterson,
Price, Roth, Wilcox, Aaron. (24)
. NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted -therefor, the notion carried.
APRIL SESSION
April 17.., 1980
Meeting called to order by ChairpersOn Wallace F.. Gabler, Jr.
Roll called:
PRESENT: Aaron, Caddell, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart,
Hoot, KaSper, Kelly, ieWand, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante ; Moore, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,
Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT: Moxley, (1)
Quorum present.
Moved. by Price supported by Gorsline the agenda be amended to add the following:
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Policy Statement
Dispositien'of Property' Held by Sheriff
A suffjcient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairperson made the following statement:
At this time a Public Hearing is now called on the Annexation of Land in Holly. Legal Notice of
this Hearing was published in the Oakland Press on March 27, 1980."
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The Chairperson asked if any persons wished to speak •on: the Annexation of Land. No
persons requested to be heard and the Public Hearing was declared closed.
Clerk read letter from Mrs. Kay E. Karla, Director of Oakland County Youth Assistance
requesting the Board draft a Proclamation honoring the Juvenile COurt Youth Assistance Volunteers
at the Volunteer Recognition Night. (Referred to Public Services Committee)
Clerk read letter from Billy Ben Baumann, M.D., President of Oakland County Medical
Society concerning the plan to eliminate excess bed capacity in Southeast Michigan. (Placed on
file.)
Clerk read letter and resolution from Addition Township regarding SEMTA. (Referred to
Planning and Building ComMirtee)
Clerk stated there were numerous letters regarding apparent problems. caused by the
State's assumption of Probation Services. (Letters referred to Public. Services Committee)
Clerk read letter from Henry L. Hood regarding the Oakland County Association of Minority
Contractors involved in construction activities of Oakland County. (Referred. to Planning and
Building Committee)
Clerk read letter from Or. and Mrs. Richard W. Figgins regarding. SEMTA. (Referred to
Planning and Building Committee)
Clerk read letter from Gay Meese, Department of State acknowledlng receipt of Articles
of incorporation for E6:)nomic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland. (Referred to
Finance Committee)
Clerk read resolution from Hillsdale County in Oppositiog to State Police Cuts. (Referred
to General GovernMent Committee)
The Chairperson stated the following persoOS have requested to address the Board:
Bob OuSnamer, Supervisor of Addison Township
Joe P. Loner°, 52P Sheffield Drive, Madison Heights
Misc. 9377
By Mr. Murphy •
IN Re: ACCEPTANCE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution Ji$148 requires the Finance Committee to review
acceptance of all grants that vary less than ten (I0) percent from the original grant appliCation;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #9206,
authorized the application for a Technical Assistance Grant program in the amount of 5128,090; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed said grant as unproved by the U.S. Department
of Energy and finds the grant award in the amount of $128,090 the same as the original grant
application and covers the period March 15, 1980 through November 30, 1980; and
WHEREAS fun-ding is in the amount of $128,090, of which $64,045 or 50i is Department of
Energy funded and $64,045 or 50% is County funded. The County portion consists entirely of soft
match and as such would not require any additional County funds; and
WHEREAS should the County opt to implement any of the recommendations for energy con7
servat ion resulting from this program, funding for such changes would either be County funded or
Subject to possible future gr,Phts; and
WHEREAS the County is not required to implement any recommended changes that might result.
from this program and acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County' to any future comm;tments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
Technical Assistance Grant in the amount of $128,090.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy,. Ch,lirlier!,.,on
Moved by Murphy supported by Peril:off the resolution be adopted.-
AYES: DiGiovanni, 3,:oyen, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Corsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper,
Kelly, Lewand, McDonald; Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson, Price, Roth i Wiltox, Aaron, Caddell. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 17, 1 -980 130
REPORT
By Mr. Dunaskiss
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF INSTITUTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of CommissiOners
- Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the appointments. to the Board of
Institutions, reports with the recommendation that Marilynn F. Gosling and Marilyn Mazell be
appointed to fill those positions.
- The General Government Committee, by Mot J. Dunaskiss, Chairperson, maves the acceptance
of the .foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Mat J, Dunaskiss, Chairperson
Moved by Dunaskiss supported by Aaron the report be accepted.-
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Dunaskiss nominated Marilynn E. Gosling and Marilyn Hazel].. Seconded. by .Mr. Aaron.
The roil call vote was as follows:
Doyon - Marilyn Maze]]
Dunaskiss - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Fortino - Pass
Gabler - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Maze]]
GorSline - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Hobart Marilynn Goslfte, Marilyn Mazell
Hoot 7 Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Kasper - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Maze]]
Kelly. Marilyo Hazel]
Lewand - Marilyn Mozell
McDonald - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Moffitt - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Montante - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Moore - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Maze]]
Murphy -- Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Page - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Patterson - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Perinoff - Marilynn Gosling:, Marilyn Mazell
Pernick - Marilyn Hazel]
Peterson - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Maze]]
Price - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Maze]]
Roth 7 Haril.ynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Wilcox - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
Aaron - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Maze]]
Caddell - Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Hazel]
DiGiovanni -Marilynn Gosling, Marilyn Mazell
The resultof the vote was:
Marilynn Gosling 21
Marilyn Mazell - 25i
Marilynn Gosling and Marilyn Mazell declared elected.
. REPORT
By Mr. Dunaskiss
IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SEMTA)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The. General Government Committee -having reviewed the appointment to the SEMTA Board,
reports with the recommendation that Paul E. Kasper be appointed to fill that position.
The General Government Committee, by Mat J. DonaskisS, Chairperson, moves the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Mat J. Dunaskiss, Chairperson
Moved by DUnaskiss supported by PotterSon the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Dunaskiss nominated Paul F. Kasper to the SEMTA Board.
Mr. Doyon nominated Henry Hogan.
Dunaskiss
Fortino
Gabler
Gorsline
Hobart•
Hoot
Kasper
Kelly
Lowand
McDonald
Moffitt
Montante
- Paul F. Kasper
- Henry Hogan
- Paul F. Kasper
- Paul E. Kasper
- Paul E. Kasper
- Paul F. Kasper
- Pass
- Henry Hogan
- Henry Hogan
, Paul E. Kasper
- Paul E. Kasper
, Paul E. Kasper
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Moved by Perinoff supported by Peterson that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion
Discussion followed.
The roll call vote was as follows:
carried.
Moove - Flr.rity ogan
Murphy. - Paul E. 1,SA.Ter
Page - Pool F. KaspeT
Patters on - Paul E. Kasper
Perinoff - Henry Hogan
Pernick - Henry Hogan
Peterson - Paul E. Kasper
Price - Henry Hogan
Roth - Henry Hogan
Wilcox - Paul E. Kasper
Aaron - Henry Hogan
Caddell - Paul - E. Kasper
Doyon Henry Hogan
The result of the vote was as follows:
Pau) E. Kasper - IN
Henry Hogan -- 10
Pass - 1.
Paul E. Kasper declared elected to the SEMTA Board.
Misc, 9378
By Mr.: Peterson
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY - CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson; Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the various departments of the County Executive's office and the Probate Court
Juvenile Division with the consultants from Harris and Associates have participated in an extensive
study of that portion of the Children's Village programs carried out by the following job classifi-
cations:. Children's Supervisor 1, Children's Supervisor 11, Children's Supervisor III and Program
Supervisor; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court and the County Executive have concurred with the recommendations
of the study and recommend ihe implementation thereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Health and Human Resources Committee acknOwledges
receipt of the report and does recommend implementing the recommendations concerning the ten (10)
additional full-time employees and nine (9) Part -time employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Health and Human Resource's Committee recommends its
referral to the Personnel and Finance -Committees.
Mr. Chairperson, on behpif of the Health and Human Resources Committee, 1 move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
John H. Peterson, Chairperson
Moved by Peterson supported by Patterson•the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Fortino SuPPorted by Doyon the resolution be amended by adding at the end
of the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOEVED paragraph the following: with the assurance that the cost
savings of $62,559 will be 'realizee.
The Chairperson referred the resolution with amendment to the Personnel Committee and .
Finance Committee. There were no objections.'
REPORT
By Mr, Peterson
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #9376 - PROPOSED REDUCTION OF HOSPITAL BEDS IN MiCiliGAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: ,
The Health and Human Resources Commiltee Having reviewed ROSOIOLiQ51 .#9378, Proposed
Reduction of Hospital Beds in Michigan, reports with the recemmndation that this resolution be
adopted.
The Health and Human Resources Committee, by John H. Peterson, Chairperson, moves the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
John H. Petersen, Chairperson:
Commissioners Minutes. Continued'. April ly, 198o 132
"Misc. 9376•
By Dr. Montante
IN RE: PROPOSED REDUCTION OF HOSPITAL BEDS IN MICHIGAN
TO the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan State Legislature did enact Public Act 363, which includes in
Section 22154, provisions for reduction of fRispital beds: and
WHEREAS the formation of a plan to eliminate excess hospital capacity in this region
is an extremely complicated and difficult task; and
WHEREAS certain criteria and standards used to evaluate hospitals and to determine bed
reduction responsibility have been found to be inadequate, inappropriate and unworkable; and
WHEREAS inadequate provisions have been made for problems caused by implementation of
the plan for alternative methods of care which may be needed by the community: and
WHEREAS the above could lead to the potential threat to the health and welfare of the
population of southeastern Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Hbard oi Commissioners objects to
the proposed decisions of !he bed reduction plan of CHPC-SFH as not being in the hest interest
of the population.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of ComMi.ssiouors supports any effort
toward the repeal of Section 22154 of P.A. 368 by the legislature of the State of Michigan.'
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Joseph R. Mentante, M.O., COmMisSioner, District 26
Betty Fortino, Commissioner, District 5"
Moved by Peterson supported by Fortino the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Montante supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Fortino, Gabler, GorSline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, LeWanci, McDonald, Moffitt,
Montante, Moore, Murphy, Patterson, Perinoff, Pei-nick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Wilcox',- Caddell,
DiGlovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss. (24)
NAYS: Aaron. (I)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 9379
By Mr. Peterson
IN RE: FOSTER PARENT RECOGN1TtON DAY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there almdst always will be orphaned/negleCted:children in need of parents; and
WHEREAS it i5 recognized that foster parents proVide a most essential human serVice for
children in need of parents here-to-Tore not celebrated; and
WHEREAS it is recognized that a public statement of appreciation to foster parents is
appropriate and long overdue.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby de-
clares May 16th, 1980, Foster Parent Day in recognition of untiring service and concern for the
welfare of children in need of temporary parents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the agencies concerned.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Reseurces Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE"
John H. PeterSen, Chairpensen
. Moved by Peterson supported by Per loft the resolution be 'adopted.
AYES: Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante. Moore,
Murphy, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, DiGiovanni,
Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino. (24)
NAYS: None: (0)
A suffiCient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 119338 - TERMINATION IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson, having reviewed
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Miscellaneous Resolution #9338, Termination in Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority,
reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the suggested amendment that
- we would withdraw if we do not got the question on the Pal lot by the November' 1980 ..electirrni . Mr, Chairperson, on behalf or the rloHnIng And OPitding Cflifimlitpp, I npmfe thp acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson
REPORT •
By Mr. Dunaskiss
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 19338 - TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee having reviewed Resolution #9338, Termination of Member-
ship in Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA), reports with the recommendation
that this resolution be adopted with the following amendment added to the NOW THEREFORE. BE IT
RESOLVED:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that unless the Michigan legislature does establish a vote
of the residents in the transportation district on or before the general election. in November 1980
as to the levy of taxes- to pay for the operation of the transportation system and does establish a
new method of selecting Oakland County's representatives on the SEMTA.Board which includes the
direet choice of those members by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Oakland County ..."
Roll' Call: Vote on Recommendation to the Board
AYES: Dunaskiss, Hobart, Gabler, Gorsline
NAYS: Aaron, Pernick, Roth
ABSENT: Page
ABSTAIN: Wilcox
The General Government Committee, by Mat J. Dunaskiss, Chairperson,. moves the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Mat J. DunaskiSs, Chairperson
nMisc. 9338
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioner's
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is charged with the responsibility for assuring that the public
transportation needs of Oakland County residents are being met; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has detailed the transportation needs of its citizens to the
Southeastern' Michigan Transportation Authority; and
WHEREAS the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority has adopted a transportation
plan which does not adequately address Oakland County's stated transportation needs; and
WHEREAS the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority has demonstrated in the past
an unwillingness to equitably distribute State and Federal resources throughout the SEMEA region;
and
WHEREAS the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority, through the adoption of the
"X-L" Plan, has again demonstrated that the transportation needs of Oakland County are not of
primary concern to that Authority; and
WHEREAS the adopted "X-L" Plan will provide inadequate public transportation for Oakland
County and will substantially increase the taxes of Oakland County citizens,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County does hereby terminate its membership in
the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority, and will begin iMmediate action to provide for
the public transportation needs of its citizen's.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Richard R. Wilcox, Commissioner - District #1
Joseph R. Montante., M.D„ Paul E. Kasper
Mat J. Dunask.iss, Betty Fortino
John R. DiGi0Vanni, William T. Patterson
Henry W. Hoot"
Moved by Wilcox supported by Peterson the Planning and Building Committee. Report be
accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Roth the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the motion carried.
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Moved by Wilcox supported by Petersen that Resolution #9338 be adopted.
Moved by Peterson supported by Gorsline the resolution be amended by deleting the NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph and insert: NOW THEREFORE .4. IT RESOLVED that the County Executive
prepare a plan for financing and operatioe of a separaie Oakland County Public TransPerration System
or a system encompassing transit needs of Oak land and adjacent Lonnties, giving appropriate
recognition to citizen input; and allowing for contractual arrangements with other agencies; that
plan to he targeted for implementation on or before December 31st, 1981, at which time Oakland County
will dissolve its association with the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA).
Discussion followed.
Moved by Murphy supported by Duneskiss the amendment be aMended to add that $100,000 be
appropriated from the Contingency Fund.to finance the study of an Oakland County Transportation
System alternate to SEMTA.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Wilcox supported.by. Dunaskiss the rules .bo suspended so the amendment: can have
immediate affect.
Discussion 101 lowed
Tbe Chairperson stated it takes 16 votes to suspend the rules.
AYES: .Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Murphy, Patterson,
Peterson, Wilcox, Caddell, Dunaskiss. (13)
NAYS: Kelly, Lewand, Moore, Pernick, Price, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino,
Gabler. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the rules were not suspended.
Vote on amendment to the amendment:
AYES: None. (0)
NAYS: Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McDonald, Montante, Moore, Murphy, Patterson,
Per-nick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, DiGioVanni ; Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino,
Gabler, Gorsline. (23)
A sufficient majority net having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on amendment to the reSolution:
AYES: Hoot,. Kasper, Mc0onald, Montante, Murphy, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox, Caddell,
Dunaskiss, Fortind,:Gorsline,• Hobart; (13) -- • •
NAYS: Kelly, Lewand, Moore, Perniek, Price, Roth, Aaron, DlGiovanni„ Doyen, Gabler. (10)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment passed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Peterson the amendment be amended by -deleting the date
December 31, 1981 and insert DeceMber 30, 1980.
Discussion followed.
Vote on amendment to the amendment:
AYES: Kasper; Kelly, McDonald, Montante, Madre, Murphy,' Patterson, Peterson, Price,
Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, DiGiovantif, Doyen, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot -. (19)
NAYS: Lewand, Pernitk, Roth, Fortino. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment to the amendment - passed.
Vote on resolution as amended;
AYES: McDonald, Montante, Patterson, Peterson, Caddell, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler,
Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper. (12)
NAYS: Kelly, Lewand, Moffitt-, Mobre, Murphy, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Aaron,
DiGiovanni, Doyen. (12)
A:sufficient majority not having voted therefor, Resolution #9338 as amended; was not
adopted.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE:- MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION.1t9365 - OAKLAND AIRPORT'S FUND - TRANSFER OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #9365 and finds a total of 5500,000 necessary to fund said Capital Improvements.
The Finance Committee finds 5500,000 available as follows:
1) $250,000 available in the 1980 Capital Improvement Program,
2) $250,000 General Fund advancement to the Airport Capital Improvement Fund, Said
advance is to be reimbursed from the anticipated Michigan Aeronautics COmMission GOrit.
Said funds to be transferred to the Oakland County Airport Fund:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson-
"Misc. 9365
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: OAKLAND AIRPORT'S FUND - TRANSFER OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 1980 Capital Improvement Program contains $250,000 for improvements of Oakland
County airports; and
WHEREAS the County has applied for a Michigan Aeronautics CoMmi-ssion grant totalling
$250,000; and
WHEREAS the Airport Committee has submitted a 1980 Capital ImpreVeMent Program for the
Oakland/Troy Airport consisting of:
• Airport Beacon Light $ 12,150
2. Chain Link Fencing 14,333
Landscaping (seeding) 27,900
4. Excavation for drainage, taxiway, 111,967
ramps and roads
5. Taxiway, ramps and roads 223,611
6. Drainage and retention pond 77,270
SUB TOTAL- $ 467,231
Administration 4)672
Contingency 28,097
TOTAL $ 500,000
WHEREAS the Michigan Aeronautics Commission has approved this program as part of its
fiscal 1981 capital program; and
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed the 1980 Airport -.Capital Improvement Program: and
WHEREAS these capital improvements are required for 6-le safety of the Oakland/Troy
Airport and generate revenues to cover the cost of the operatlon and maintenance of the airport;
and
WHEREAS these capital improvements shall be under construction during the summer months
of 1980.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a sum of $250,000 be transferred from the 1980 Capital
Improvement P-rOgram to the Oakland County Airport fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $250,000 he advanced from the Oakland County General Fund
until such time that the Michigan Aeronautics Commission has rele•ased the $250,000 grant which
funds will then be used to reimburse the Oakland County GePeral Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these fund's are To be used for the miscellaneous capital
improvements as outlined above.
MF Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee ; I move the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson'
Moved by Wilcox supported by Fortino the report be accepted and Resolution #9365 be
adopted.
AYES: Lewand, McDonald, Montante, Moore, Murphy, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson,- Price,
Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, DiGiovanni, Doyon:, Dunaskiss, Fortino; Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot,
Kasper, Kelly. (22)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution
119365 was adopted.
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The Chairperson vacated the Chair. Dennis L. Murphy took the Chair..
Misc. 9380 -
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: PRELIMINARY. FUNDING AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS - COURTHOUSE • REMODELING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS. upon completion of the Executive Office Building the areas currently occupied
by the County Executive, Central Services, Personnel, Accounting and Budgeting will become vacant;
and
WHEREAS these vacated areas plus other affected areas will be renovated to accomodate the
Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Court Administration, Jury Commission, Jury Assembly Rooms, Probate-
Juvenile, Reimbursement, Civil Counsel, Record Retention and the Law Library; and
WHEREAS this project is listed in the proposed 1980. Capital Improvement Program: and
WHEREAS initial start-up funds are required for electrical engineering design, blueprint
reproduction, specification printing and advertising.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that preliminary funding of $50,000.00 be and is hereby
allocated to the Department of Central Services to cover the cost of design and administrative costs
necessary to initiate this project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Central Services be and is hereby authorized
to receive bids for the Courthouse Remodeling prciject and a report thereon be made to this Board
after receipt and tabulation of such hies.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson
Moved by Wilcox supported by Patterson the resolutiOn be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 93.81
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: PRELIMINARY FUNDING AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS - PONTIAC HEALTH CENTER REMODELING
TO the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr.. Chairperson; Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS upon completion of the Executive Office Building the area currently occupied by
administrative officers of the Pontiac Health Center will become vacant t and
WHEREAS the vacated area will be available for the elimination of overcrowded conditions
in the Environmental Health section; and
WHEREAS this project is listed in the proposed 1980 Capital Improvement PrograM; and
WHEREAS initial start-uplands are required for electrical engineering design, blueprint
reproduction, specification printing and advertising.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that preliminary funding Of $20,000.00 be and is hereby
allocated to the Department of Central Services to cover the cost of design and administrative costs
necessary to initiate this project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Central Services be and is hereby authorized
to receive bids for the Pontiac Health Center remodeling and a report thereon be made to this
Board after receipt and tabulation of such bids.
The Planning and Building CoMmittee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson, move's the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson
Moved by Wilcox supported by Peterson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson . referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
The Chairperson returned to the Chair.
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: THREE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN REPORT FOR 1981-1983
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson, having received
the Three Year Financial Plan Report for 1981-83 from the Oakland County Road Commission reports
with the recommendation that It be forwarded to the full Board of CoMmissioners.
Mr.. Chairperson; on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, 1 move the acceptance
of the foregoing report:
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson
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Moved by Wilcox supported by Patterson the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 9382
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO ROAD COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1927, the Oakland County Road Commission acquired a parcel of property as
described in the Deed attached hereto; and
WHEREAS at that time, the Road Commission was required to acquire property in the name
of the County of Oakland, which property could only be used for road-related purposes; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Road Commission has determined that such property is now
surplus and should be sold and placed on the tax rolls; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Executive's Office has determined that the County of Oakland
has no need for said property; and
WHEREAS for the Oakland County Road Commission to have marketable title, the County of
Oakland should convey said property by quit claim deed, to the Oakland County Road Ctimmission.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland conveys to the Oakland County
Road ComMissibn the property described in the Quit Claim Deed attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board br CoMMiSsioners
be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Deed.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I save the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson
Copy Of Deed on File in the County Clerk's Office,
Moved by Wilcox Supported by Fortino the restitution be adopted,
AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Montante Moore, Murphy, Patterson; Pern.i.ck , Peter-SOO, Price
Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell; DiGibVanni, Doyon -, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler; GOO-SI -The, Hohart,Hoot;
Kelly, Lewand. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
misc. 9383
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: CLINTON-OAKLAND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AVON TOWNSHIP EXTENSION 7/2 AND WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
LICENSE AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS during 1978 the Oakland County Right of Way unit acquired easeMeats across certain
parcels of property in Avon Township for a sewer and/or water supply sYStem; ahd
WHEREAS those easements were acquired in the County of Oakland's naMe, as the Count y
backed the above referenced projects bond issue; and
WHEREAS the Township of Avon intends to construct their Own water supply system On
easements acquired by the County; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland should not assign said eaSeMents to the Township of Avon
Until said bond issue has been redeemed; and
WHEREAS the County Beard of Commissioners should authorize its chairman to execute a
license agreement, a copy of which iS attached to this resol6tioil and hereto made a part thereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
be and he is hereby authorized to execute said license On behalf Of the COOnty of Oakland,
The Planning and Blinding Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson, moves the adoption
of the fohegoing reSolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcex, Chairperson
Copy of Litense Agreement on file in the County Clerk's Office.•
Moved by Wilcbx supported by Peterson the resolution be adopted -.
AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Murphy, Pattersoh, Pernick, PeterSoh, Price, Wilebx;
Aaron, Caddell, DtGiOVennii. Doyon i Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly, Lewand. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 9384
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: HENRY -GRAHAM DRAIN DISTRICT - EASEMENT FOR WIDENING DEQUINDRE ROAD
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
MT. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Road Commission and the Macomb County Road Comission plan to
widen and improve Dequindre Road from Twelve Mile to fourteen Milo Road; and
WHEREAS the easement required to widen iNiquirdro ia described e.
The Easterly 60 feet of the followinu described property located in and being part of •
Section 1, Town I North, Range 11 East, City of Madison Heights, Oakland County Michigan, and being
more particularly described as: Cormtonc;nq at a point S. 85 degrees 58 minutes 01 seconds East
686.90 feet from the South 1/4 corner; tipmce N. 02 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 474.84 feet;
thence N 54 degrees 42 minutes 12 seconds East 686.14 feet; thence N 59 degrees 15 minutes 52 seconds
East 1124.67 feet; thence N. 54 degrees 04 minutes 12 seconds East 595.2 feet; thence S. 02 degrees
04 minutes 56 seconds East 539.40 feet; thence S. 55 degrees 41 minutes 32 seconds West 311.20 feet;
thence S. 59 degrees 10 minutes 22 seconds West 975.82 feet; thence S. 54 degrees 44 minutes 12
seconds West 774.10 feet; thence S. 25 degrees 23 minutes 51 seconds West 164.03 feet; thence N. 85
degrees 58 minutes 01 seconds West 210.10 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 12.37 acres; and -
WHEREAS the Henry-Graham Drain District intersects with Dequindre.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Hoard of Commissielners
is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents for the ptirpose of conveying an easement fbr
the use of widening Dequindre Road.
Mr % Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, 1 move the adoptien of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMlTTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, ChairperSon
Moved by Wilcox supported by Doyon the resoltition be adopted.
AYES: Montante, Moore, Murphy, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price,. Wilcox,- Aaron, Caddell,
DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly, Lewand,• McDonald, Meffitt. (21)
NAYS: None. (0).
A sufficient majority- haying voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox ,
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 79374 - REQUEST FOR REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC TRANSIT TAXATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson; Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairperson, having reviewed
Miscellaneous Restilution 79374, Request for Referendum on Public Transit Taxation, reports with the
recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building COmmittee, I move the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING :COMMITTEE
Richard R. WilcoX, Chairperson
"Misc. 9374
By Mr. Peterson
IN RE: REQUEST FOR REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC TRANSIT TAXATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there has been considerable citizen demand for a referenduM on the qUestion of
taxation for funding the operating deficit of a regional transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS UMTA requires a commitment for this funding by the region before approving a
transit plan; and
WHEREAS elected representatives serving ih Oakland County gOvernMent believe the citizens
must have an opportunity to vote on new taxation to provide for public transportation to the extent
they wish to have it.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners rectneStS the
Legislature of the State of Michigan to require by Public Act that a referendum queStiOn be placed
before the electorate of this County and others in the region coyered by tho plan, that question
being a separate issue of asking a Yes or No answer to the question of additional new specific
taxation for an adopt,ed Public Transit Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the referendum be held on or before November 1981, preferably
in 1980.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John H. Pater-son, CommiSsioner DiStrict
Lillian V. Moffitt"
Moved by Wilcox -supported by Aaron the report be accepted.
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Peterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Pet-nick supported by Price the resolution be referred to the General OdVernMent
Committee.
Vote on referral:
AYES: Moore, Patterson, Per-nick, Price, Aaron, OiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly,
Lewand. (10)
NAYS: Murphy, Peterson, Wilcox, Caddell, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot', McDonald,
Moffitt, Montante. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motiian failed.
Discussion followed:
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MED/CAL EMERGENCY MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the Subject Medical Emergency Mobile COmmunications
Grant and finds: .
1) The Subject Grant application to the Michigan State Office of Highway Safety Planning
is for the purpose of improving the EMS communications system within Oakland County;
2) This program calls for anticipated funds of $45,000, during the period June 1, 1980
through May 31, 1981,
3) The entire $45,000 is for the purchaSe of fifteen (15) VHF radibs,
4) The source of funding is 70%- State ($31,500), and 30% Local ,($13,50 -0) With nt County
funds required,
5) Application or acceptance of this grant does not obligate the COLinty beyond the grant
period.
The Finance Committee, by Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson, recommends acceptance of the
foregoing report,: and the referral of the information contained therein to the Public Services
Committee in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolutibn #8145 ' Federal and 'State Grant Procedures.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
Mist, 9385
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: MEDICAL EMERGENCY MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Council for Emergency Medical Services has prepared the
Emergency Medical Services Plan for Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of CoMmissioners has approved the EMS Plan for Oakland
County by Miscellaneous Resolution 117244; and
WHEREAS the EMS Plan, in part, recommends the establishment of an EMS communications
system; and
WHEREAS a major component of such a system is a mobile communications network; and
WHEREAS the EMS Council recommends that a grant application be stihMitted to the Office
of Highway Safety Planning requesting funding to substantially complete the Mobile ComMunications
Network; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has found that no County funds will be required either how
or in the future as a result of this grant application.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Services Commit:tee recommends that the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners authorize the filing of a grant application to the Office of Highway
Safety Planning for the purposes of securing funding for the Medicai Emergency Mobile CommUnications
Network within Oakland County, consistent with the attached budget; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized
to sign the application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Control Division
staff and the Council will provide written quarterly reports to the Public Services Committee.
The Public Services Committee, by Henry. W. Hoot, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry. W. Hoot, Chairperson
Copy of Budget on file in the County Clerk's Office.
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Moved by Hoot supported by Fortino the report be accepted and the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, DiGiovanni, Doyon,
Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Moore. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and the resolution
was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT CONTINUATION APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the subject Emergency Medical Services Graht and finds:
1) The subject grant is a part of the Southeastern Michigan Council on Emergency Medical
Services Grant Application to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for the purposes of
implementing the Oakland County EMS Plan,
2) The Grant covers the period from July 1, 1980 through dune 30, 1981,
3) Composed entirely of Federal Funds, the total Grant amounts to $57,868, of which
$28,408 is for Salaries and Fringe Benefits associated with an Evaluation Specialist and a TechniCal
Aide, $6,960 is for Travel and Training, and $22,500 is for Communications Equipment and other
operational support as per the attached budget,
4) Application or acceptance of the subject Grant does not obligate the County to futoke
commitment,
5) There is no assurance that Federal funding will be continued beyOnd June 30, 1981.
The Finance CoMmittee, by Dennis L, Murphy, recommends acceptance of the foregoing report
and referral of the information contained therein to the Public Services Committee in accOrdance
with Miscellaneous Resolution #8145 - Federal and State Grant Procedures.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
Misc. 9386
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE; SUBMISSION OF 1204-11 GRANT APPLICATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board Of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6713 has
established the Emergency Medical Services Council to plan, coordinate and advise the County Board
of Commissioners regarding EMS activities in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners per Miscellaneous Resolution ff8421, #8623.
and ff9913, has accepted $276,280 as Oakland County's share of 1203-1, 1203-11, and 1204-'1 funds; and
WHEREAS the Southeastern Michigan Council on Emergency Medical Services is sUbMitting a
grant application to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for 1204-11 fonds for the
period of July 1, 1980, through June 30, 1981; and
, WHEREAS this is the final year of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare EMer .gency
Medical Services Grant cycle; and
WHEREAS the Emergency Medical Services Council has reviewed the attached budget for
$57,868; which does net require any County funds and recommends the submission of the budget as 'part
of the Southeastern Michigan Council on Emergency Medical Services grant application to the DePart-
ment of Health, Education and Welfare for 1204-11 EMS funding; and
WHEREAS this application is consistent with Oakland County's multi--year EMS Plan as 'adopted
by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners through Miscellaneous ResolutiOn #7244.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners afithorl2es the
filing of an application to the Department of Health -, EducatiOn and Welfare for 1204-11 hinds as
part of the Southeastern Michigan Regional grant application consistent with the attached program
summary and budget; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of ComMissioners is authorized to
sign the application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Control Division
staff and the Council will provide written quarterly reports' to the Public Services Committee.
The Public.. Services Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairperson
Copy of Summary and Budget on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hoot supported by Aaron the report be accepted and the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pornick, Peterson, Price, Wilcox, Aarori, Caddell, DiCiovanni, DOyOn, Dunaskiss,
Gabler, Gors line, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Moffitt, Monfante, Moore, Murphy, Pattersbn. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted . therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 9387
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: MODIFICATION TO THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FISCAL YEAR 1980 TITLE 11-13 INTERN WORK
EXPERIENCE ALLOCATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution 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 the attached Resolution No. 9240
approved the Title 11-B Fiscal Year 1980 Oakland Community College Intern Work Experience Allocation
of $178,985; and
WHEREAS Oakland Community College needs an additional $57,000 co fund eleven (I1) positions
in Oakland County school districts in cooperation with the C.E.T.A. Education tird,ages Type 11 Grant;
and
WHEREAS the past effectiveness of the Oakland Community College Intern Work Experience
activity indicates the highest percentage or participants entering unsubsidized employment upon
termination from the program than any other intern Work Experience activity during the Fiscal Year
1979; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
increase of the Oakland Community College Fiscal Year 1980 Title 11-B College Intern Work Experience
allocation by $57,000 from $178,985 to $235,985 in order to expand service to Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these funds be made available from carry forward unobligated
balance from Titte It-B.
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.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption Of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairperson
Moved by Hoot supported by Peterson the resolution be adopted.
AYES; Peterson, price, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Ounaskiss, Fortlne,
Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart,.Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Murphy, Patterson, Pernick.
(20
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority KaVing voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 9388
By Mr: Hoot
IN RE: CETA TITLE III, SKILLED TRAINING AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP), INTERACTIVITY TRANSFER
OF FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution 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 Resolution No 8.719
approved the Prime Sponsor to administer the CETA, Title 111 Skilled Training and Improvement
Program and its modification by Miscellaneous Resolution No. -.8910 and 9210; and
WHEREAS CETA Title 111, STIP On-the-Job Training has funds unobligated and aVailable for
transfer to other activities in the amount of $271,600.12; and
WHEREAS CETA Title 111, STIP Classroom Training Subcontractors have need of $160,000 and
Participant Allowances have need of $50,000. in order to fulfill the Classroom obligations fel - Fiscal
Year 1980
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of CommissionerS approve the
transfer of $210,000. from CETA Title lli STIP On-The-Job Training to the CETA Title 111, STIP
Classroom Training components as outlined and in accordance with 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.
B.E IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be and is hereby
authorized to execute said Interactivity Transfer of Funds.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, 1 move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICF.S COMMITTEE
He W. Hoot, Chairperson
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Copy of Schedule on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hoot supported by DiGiovanni the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Price, Wilcox, Aaron, Caddell, DiGiovanni .,: DOyon, OunaSkiss,:forrino, Gabler,
Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Moffitt., Montanir, Moore, Murphy. Pernick,. Peterson. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 9389
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: POLICY STATEMENT •
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has demonstrated a long standing commitment to the arts; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the county to provide for the continued advancement
and promotion Of the arts; and
WHEREAS the Cultural Council of Pontiac, inc. has requested the participation and support
of Oakland County in carrying out an operations analysis research study relating to the Theatre/
Auditorium and Cultural Pavilion within Phase 1 of the Pontiac Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Services Committee approves the concept of
such a:county-wide study and, hereby authorizes the Department of Public Services to negotiate on
behalf Of the County of Oakland with the Cultural Council of Pontiac, Inc: the parameters of said
study, provided however that at least two additional participants to the study be secured and further
provided that Oakland County's share net exceed $20,000.
Mr: Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services. Committee, I move the adoption of the.
feregoing•resolutioh.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairperson
Moved by Hoot supported by Price the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections-
Misc. 9390
By Mr. Hoot
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 April 8, 1980, 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 5 Of' the Public Acts of 1959,. at amended;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that authority to dispose of such unclaimed property be and
the same is hereby granted to the Sheriff of Oakland County, such unelaimed property to be disposed
of in the manner presctibed in Act 54 of the Public Acts of 1959, as amended, A list Of the
recoVered stolen property is attached hereto.
Mr. Chairperson, On behalf of the Public Services Committee, 1 move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Henry W. Hoot, Chairperson
Copy of Stolen Property on file in the County Clerk's Office:
Moved by Hoot supported by Patterson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution'.
AYES: Wilcox, Caddell, DiGlovanni, Doyon, DUnaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot,
Kasper, Kelly, Moffitt, Mentante, Moore, Murphy, Patterson, Perniek, Peterson, Price: (19)
NAYS: Hobart. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion berried.
Moved by Hoot supported by PatterSon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Caddell, DiGiovapni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot,
Kasper, Kelly, Moffitt, Montante, Neere, MOrphy, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson,- Price, Wilcox. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 9391
By Mr. Peterson
IN RE: PLACING ADVISORY QUESTIONS ON PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY BALLOT
To the Oakland County .Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS over 5,000 Oakland County Citizens have signed petitions requesting the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners to place an Advisory Question on the Presidential Primary Election
Ballot, May 20, 1980, on the question of a Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority Light
Rail Subway System; and
WHEREAS as elected representatives of the citizens of Oakland County, the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners deems that the residents of Oakland County should be allowed to advise their
public officials as to the concerns as stated in the petitions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
call for the placement of the following advisory questions on the ballot of the Presidential
Primary Election, May 20, 1980:
1. Shall a tax be assessed against the residents of Oakland County for the construction,
maintenance or operation of the transportation system including a subway as proposed by the
Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA)?
YES NO
2. Shall the County of Oakland withdraw as a member of SEMTA?
YES NO
3. Shall the County of Oakland provide a transportation authority for the residents of
Oakland County and noise funds for the construction, maintenance and operation of such a transit
system?
YES NO
4. Shall any tax be assessed against the residents of Oakland county for the operation
and maintenance of anY transportation system without the voted approval of said cOunty. residents?
YES NO
Mr. Chairperson, we Move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John H. Peterson ; Commissioner - District #6
Anne 'M. Hobart, 0omOssioner - District #h
• Moved by PetersOn supported by Hobart the resolution be adopted. .
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Gevernment Committee.
Mr. Pernick objected to the referral.
The Chairperson stated a "Yes" vote will sustain the objection and a "No" vote will
refer the resolution.
AYES: DIGiovanni, Doyort, Kelly Moore; Pernick, Price. (6)
NAYS: Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Murphy,
Patterson, Peterson,. Wilcox, Caddell: (13)
A sdffiCient• Majority riot havingvoted therefor, the ohjectlon was not sustained, and
the resolution was referred.
Misc. 9392
By Dr, Montahte
IN RE:- ACQUISITION OF CHRYSLER PROPERTY BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AS A STATE PARK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has displayed interest in acquiring 2300 acres of
ChrySler Onciperty Located in Orlon Township as a state park: and
WHEREAS the application for funding assistance has been denied by the Federal Government;
and
WHtREAS the denial of funding assistance threatens this acquisition; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan it considering loaning the Chrysler. Corporation $150
Million Dollars.
THEREFORE, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission urges. the County Commission
and the County Executive to recommend to the Governor to have the Chrysler Corporation donate this
property to the .State of Michigan as a state park as part of the loan guarantee.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Joseph R. Montante, M.D., Commissioner - District #26
Moved by Montante supported by Wilcox the resolution be adopted -.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
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Misc. 9393
By Mr. Dunaskiss
IN RE: SEMTA (SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY) BOARD APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioner
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 209 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, is inconsistent in prescribiug the
appointment procedure for SEMTA Board membership in the three major counties; and
WHEREAS the SEMTA Board members in Wayne and Macomb counties all are selected by their
respective boards of commissioners while the Oakland County Board - of Commissioners selects just one
SEMTA Board member with the other two being selected by SEMCOG (Southeastern Michigan Council of
Governments).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports an
amendment to Act 209 of the Public Acts of 1967 as amended, requiring the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to select ail three SEMTA Board members, thus, correcting the existing inconsistency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all senators and
representatives from Oakland County and to the legislative agent.
Mr. Chairperson, 1 move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Mat J. Dunaskiss, Commissioner - District 113
Moved by DunasijsS Supported by Murphy 'the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE
By Mrs. Fortino
IN RE: RESOLUTION #9284 - TWO STUDENT INTERN POSITIONS FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
I hereby give notice, pursuant to Rule 1117, that I will move for the discharge of the fl
General Government Committee from consideration of Resolution #9284 at the May 1st, 1980, Board
of Commissioners meeting.
Betty J. Fortino, COMMiSSidneT - Di-strict 115
Moved by Patterson supported by Hobart the Board adjourn until May 1, 1980 at 9:30 A.M.
A sufficient majority having \feted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 1:00 P.M.
Lynn D. Allen Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Clerk Chairtaer'son