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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1979.01.11 - 7389OAKLAND COUNTY Board Of Commissioners MEETING 1 JA January 11, 1979 ARY SESSION Meeting called to order by Lynn D. Allen, County Clerk and Register of Deeds at 10:50 A.M. in the Court House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Invocation given by Henry W. Hoot. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll called. PRESENT: Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Wilcox. (27) ABSENT: None. (0) Quorum present. Moved by Page supported by Murphy the 1977-78 Rules be adopted as Temporary Rules with the following changes: "Delete Rule X11-E regarding Laid Dyers Delete Rule XV - regarding Amendment of Rules. Rule XV should read, Amendment of the Temporary Rules shall be adopted on the affirmative vote of 14 members." AYES: Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, McConnell, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson. Perinoff, Peterson, Roth, Wilcox. (18) NAYS: Aaron, Doyon, Kelly, Lewand, Moore, Pernick, Price. (7) PASS: DiGiovanni. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Clerk called for nominations for Temporary Chairperson. Mr. Peterson nominated Richard R. Wilcox. Mr. Dunaskiss seconded the nomination. Moved by Peterson supported by Dunaskiss that nominations be closed and the clerk be instructed to cast the unanimous vote of the Board for Richard R. Wilcox. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Mr. Wilcox declared elected Temporary Chairperson and escorted to the Chair. Nominations in order for Permanent Chairperson. Mr. Page nominated Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. Mr. Gorsline seconded the nomination. Mr. Pernick nominated Betty Fortino. Mr. Perinoff seconded the nomination. Moved by Peterson supported by Murphy that nominations be closed. Moved by Perinoff supported by Pernick that the vote for Chairperson be by secret ballot. AYES: DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly, Lewand, Moore, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth Aaron. (11) NAYS: Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, McConnell, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox. (15) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. nn• v. 2 Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 11, 1979 The roll call Doyen Dunaskiss Fortino Gabler Gorsline Hobart Hoot Kasper Kelly Lewand McConnell Moffitt Monte-rite Vote was as follows: Betty Fortin.. Wallace F. C.: 1 ,, Jr. Betty Fortino Wallace F. C Her, Jr. Wallaca F. Cabler, Jr. Walla,. F. Gabler, Jr. War.- . F. Gabler, Jr. Walla - F. Gabler, Jr. Betty F ,rtino Betty lartino Wallace F. Gabler, jr. Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. Wallace F..Gabler, Jr. Moore Moxley Murphy Page Patterson Perinoff Pernick Peterson Price Roth Wilcox Aaron Di Giovanni - Betty Fortino - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. - Betty Fortino - Betty Fortino - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. - Betty Fortino - Betty Fortino - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. - Betty Fortino - Betty Fortino The result of the roll call vote was as follows: Wallace F. Gabler, Betty Fortino Jr. - 15 - 11 Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. declared elected Chairperson and escorted to the Chair. Nominations in order for Vice Chairperson. Ms. Hobart nominated Lillian V. Moffitt. Dr. Montante seconded the nomination. Mr. Pernick nominated Dennis M. Aaron. Mr. Perinoff seconded the nomination. Moved by Peterson supported by Aaron that nominations be closed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The roll call Dunaskiss Fortino Gabler Gorsline Hobart Hoot Kasper Kelly Lewand McConnell McDonald Moffitt Montante Vote was as follows: Lillian V. Moffitt Dennis M. Aaron Lillian V. Moffitt Lillian V. Moffitt Lillian V. Moffitt Lillian V. Moffitt Lillian V. Moffitt Dennis M. Aaron Dennis M. Aaron Lillian V. Moffitt Lillian V. Moffitt Lillian V. Moffitt Lillian V. Moffitt Moore Moxley Murphy Page Patterson Perinoff Pernick Peterson Price Roth Wilcox Aaron DiGiovanni Doyon - Dennis M. Aaron - Lillian V. Moffitt - Lillian V. Moffitt - Lillian V. Moffitt - Lillian V. Moffitt - Dennis M. Aaron - Dennis M. Aaron - Lillian V. Moffitt - Dennis M. Aaron - Dennis M. Aaron - Lillian V. Moffitt - Dennis M. Aaron - Dennis M. Aaron - Dennis M. Aaron - - - - - - - - - The result of the roll call vote was as follows: Lillian V. Moffitt - 16 Dennis M. Aaron - 11 follows: Lillian V. Moffitt declared elected Vice Chairperson and escorted to the Chair. Mr. Page recommended that the General Government Committee consist of 9 members as Chairperson, Gorsline and Vice Chairperson Dunaskiss Members - Gabler, Page, McDonald, Wilcox, Pernick, Aaron and Roth Moved by Gorsline supported by Pernick that the Temporary Rule states the membership shall consist of 10 members and Perinoff to be included as a member. AYES: Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss. (27) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Clerk read letter of thanks from the staff in the Board of Commissioner's Office. (Placed on file.) Clerk read letter of resignation from Richard V. Vogt as a member of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 11, 1979 3 Moved by Pernick supported by Fortino that the Board not accept the resignation of Richard V. Vogt. A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Clerk read letter of resignation From Hope Tyrell as a member of the Oakland County Library Board. (Referred to General Government Committee.) Clerk read letter of thanks from Mary F. Allison. (Placed on file.) Clerk read letter from Fred D. Houghten, Board of County Road Commissioners requesting the Board to provide for a $1 million program for improving the safety and convenience of the county road system in its 1979 Budget. (Referred to Planning and Building Committee.) Clerk read resolution from the Charter Township of Commerce regarding E.P.A. Environmental Impact Statement Huron Valley Wastewater Control System. (Referred to Planning --.nd Building Committee) Clerk read letter of resignation from Marguerite Simson as a member of the Oakland County Library Board. (Referred to General'Ghvernment Committee) Clerk read letter from Misha Rachlevsky, Music Director, Renaissance Concerts, Inc., expressing their appreciation and support of the Oakland County Cultural Council. (Placed on file.) Clerk read letter from Eileen R. West, Secretary-.Clerk of the Board of County Road Commis- sioners regarding the election of Fred D. Houghten, Chairman and John R. Gnau, Jr., Vice-Chairman. (Placed on file.) Clerk read letter from Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., appointing Stanley Krainz as a member of the Sanitary Code Appeal. Board to a 3-year term ending December 31, 1981. Moved by Peterson supported by Hobart the appointment be confirmed. AYES: Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Roth, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Dunaskiss. (21) NAYS: Lewand, Pernick, Aaron, Doyon, Fortino. (5) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment was confirmed. Clerk read letter from Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., appointing the following to serve on the Oakland County Emergency Medical Services Council for terms ending December 31, 1979: Hospital Representatives: Edward Barter, Emma VanDyke, Gordon Gibb, D.O., Joseph Schirle, M.D., Robert Aranosian, D.C., Mu ray Leipzig, Paul Pomeroy, M.D., B. Ken Gray, M.D., Larry Getz. Fire Department Repre ,ntatives: Mark Belkoff, Donald Hoskins Police Departmen"s: rry Tobin, Robert C. Skel linger Public Safety: Charles Tice, Norman Madison Technical Communications: William Nelson Advanced EMT: Thomas Gahan, James Moore Amburlance Purveyor: Floyd Miles, John Eschbach, Roger Gillespie Board of Commissioners: Robert Gorsline, Walter Moore Consumer Representation: Charlotte Deroven, Stan Guzowski In addition, I am appointing Dr. Schirle to serve as Chairman and Mr. Nelson to serve as Vice Chairman. Moved by Gorsline supported by Roth the appointment be confirmed. Moved by Aaron supported by Lewand the appointments be referred to the General Government Committee. The Chairperson referred the appointments. Clerk read letter from Chairperson Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., appointing Mat J. Dunaskiss and James Doyon to serve as the commissioner members of the Oakland County Personnel Appeal Board. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were confirmed. Clerk read letter from Chairperson Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., appointing Douglas Tull to a 3-year term on the Oakland County Unemployment Compensation Appeal Board for a term ending December 31, 1981. Moved by Peterson supported by Hobart the appointment be confirmed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. 4 Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 11, 1979 Clerk read letter from Chairperson Wallace F. C. bier, Jr., appointing Dr, Joseph Schirle and rommissioner Robert H, Gorsline to the provider or Lir- r seats respectively, of the Exi tiv.. Michigan Council on Emergency Medical Servii_e LM-CEMS) for a one-year term ending ber 31, 1979. (Placed on file.) Clerk read letter from Chairperson Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., appointing the fotlowing to the 1979 Oakland County Manpower Planning Council. Mr. Howard Weaver will serve as Chairman and Robert Gorsline will serve as Vic- Chairman, Also, this appointment should include the name of Charles Manning. GOVE[NMCNT REPFi'jCNTATIVES: Lillian Moffitt, Robert Gorsline, Wallace Holland, Peter Webster, Richd -.1 I d F-id, Hubert Price, jr., and F. Thomas Lewand, CON.MHNIIY Thomas Fowler-OLSHA, Rev. McCree-POIC, Mary Ellen . _ Wasserbergi-r- • dr • 4W(A EMPLOYtiCN. 'PVIii Patrick Clarity, Royal Oak MESC VETERANS' . ii -- Hoard Veterans' Affairs Commission HANDICAPPED IE Oar H uc -Michigan Rehabilitation Bureau PLLLIC A.',•ThYlA\It1 h(FNCIE inrg Rumsey-Social Services Board EDUCATION AND :-Cftii LSI. Dr. Michael Willett, Howard Weaver, James Mathews Shank, and UAW-Region 1 B oUSINt.! A) .1. Johnson, Robert Smith, Mel Partovich, Dr. Harold Bussey, Ruth- McCarthy, Ellen Templis, Ed r ul Perizeau SIGNIFICANT .i;t1. ji S. Frances Gomez Moved by Perinoff supported by Murphy the appointments be confirmed. Moved by Lewand supported by Doyon the appointments be referred to the General Government Committee. Vote on referral: AYES: Kelly, Lewand, Moore, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino. (11) NAYS: Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasner, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox, Gabler. (15) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Vote on confirmation of appointments: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Chairperson declared a recess for a meeting of the General Government Committee. The Board recessed and reconvened at 1:55 PM. Roll called. PRESENT: DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly, McConnell, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Wilcox. (21) ABSENT: Aaron, Dunaskiss, Kasper, Lewand, McDonald, Roth. (6) Quorum present. Moved by Murphy supported by Moxley the 1979 Rules for Oakland County Board of Commis- sioners be adopted. Moved by Gorsline supported by Moxley the following Rules be amended: Rule II - Order of Business - "to include a new Item #7 called Public Comments and the remainder of Order of Business be re-numbered 8 thru 14. Rule IX Sub. Sec. (e) by striking the words "three (3) days" and inserting "Four (4) days" Rule X Sub. Sec. (c) under Health and Human Resources Committee the words "Probate Court" be included after the words "Mental Health" Rule X Sub. Sec. (d) following the words to yearly prepare the budget by striking the word "recommendation" and inserting the word "report" A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendments carried. Moved by Pernick supported by Aaron that Rule I be amended by striking the words "Mason's Mannual of Legislative Procedure" and inserting "Roberts Rules of Order". Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 11, 1979 5 AYES: Kelly, Lewand, Moore, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino. (9) NAYS: H•rrt, Hoot, Kasper, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Petersoti, Wilcox, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, (16) A suffic r n,jority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Moved by t,rnick supported by Lewand that Rules VIII and IX be amended to restructure the Board membership by six (6) members of the majority party and four (4) members of the minority party". AYES: Kelly, Lewand, Moore, Per inoff, Pernick, Price, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino. (9) NAYS: Hoot, Kasper, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart. (16) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Moved by Pernick supported by Fortino an amendment which would provide for a new Rule XXVIII which would read "that the delegate membership on the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments be composed of two (2) delegates and two (2) alternates of the majority party and one (1) delegate and one (1) alternate from the minority party". AYES: Kelly, Lewand, Moore, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino. (9) NAYS: Kasper, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot. (16) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Vote on 1979 Rules for Oakland County Board of Commissioners as amended: AYES: Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper. (21) NAYS: Pernick, Price, Doyon, Fortino. (4) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the 1979 Rules for Oakland County Board of Commissioners as amended, was adopted. Moved by Gorsline supported by Peterson the Standing Committee membership for 1979 be approved. AYES: Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante. Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly. (21) NAYS: Pernick, Price, Doyon, Fortino. (4) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The General Government Committee recommended the appointment of William T. Patterson, Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., and John R. DiGiovanni to the Airport Committee for a 1 year term. Seconded by Mrs. Fortino. AYES: McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, William T. Patterson, Wallace. F. Gabler, Jr and John R. DiGiovanni declared elected members of the Airport Committee for a 1 year term. Moved by Gorsline supported by Patterson that Dr. Clare Johnson and Betty Schnelz be appointed members of the Board of Institutions for terms ending December 31, 1981. Mr. Price nominated Patrick K. Daly and John DeWan. The roll call vote was as follows: McDonald - Johnson, Schnelz Wilcox - Johnson, Schnelz Moffitt - Johnson, Schnelz DiGiovanni - Daly, Dewan Montante - Johnson, Schnelz Doyon - Daly, Dewan Moore - Daly, Dewan Dunaskiss - Johnson, Schnelz Moxley - Johnson, Schnelz Fortino - Daly, Dewan Murphy - Johnson, Schnelz Gabler - Johnson, Schnelz Page - Johnson, Schnelz Gorsline - Johnson, Schnelz Patterson - Johnson, Schnelz Hobart - Johnson, Schnelz Perinoff - Daly, Dewan Hoot - Johnson, Schnelz Pernick - Daly, Dewan Kasper - Johnson, Schnelz Peterson - Johnson, Schnelz Kelly - Daly, Dewan Price - Daly, Dewan Lewand - Daly, Dewan McConnell - Johnson, Schnelz 6 Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 11, 1979 The results of the roll call vot. ms as follows: * rsn , Schnelz - 16 Daly, Dewar - 9 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Dr. Clare Johnson and Betty Schnelz declared elected members of the Board of Institutions for terms ending December 31, 1981. The General Government Committee recommended the appointment of Claude Oakland County Building Authority for a term ending December 31, 1981. Mr. Price nominated Martin Hollender. Supported by Mr. Pernick. Casey to the The roll call Moffitt - Mont ante Moore Moxley Murphy Page Patterson Perinoff Pernick Peterson Price Wilcox vote was as follows: Casey Casey Elell ,nder Cas- C Casey Ci y Hol lender Hol lender Casey Hol lender Casey DiGiovanni Doyon Dunaskiss Fortino Gabler Gorsline Hobart Hoot Kasper Kelly Lewand McConnell McDonald - Hollender - Hollender - Casey - Hollender - Casey - Casey - - - Ca',ey - Holl rider - Holiander - Casey - Casey 0 The result of the roll call vote was as follows: Claude Casey - 16 Martin Hollender - 9 of the Cairns ending Price. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Claude Casey was declared elected a Oakland County Building Authority for a term ending December 31, 1981. The General Government Committee recommended the appointment of Elaine Skarritt, Floyd and John Dickinson to the Oakland County Election Scheduling Committee for a one year term December 31, 1979. Mr. Pernick nominated Elizabeth Fletcher, Angus McPherson and Joyce Izzi. Supported by member vote was as follows: Skarritt, Cairns, Dickinson The roll call Montante - Moore Moxley - Murphy - Page - Patterson - Per inoff Pernick Peterson Price Wilcox DiGiovanni - Fletcher, Skarritt, Skarritt, Skarritt, Skarritt, Fletcher, Fletcher, Skarritt, Fletcher, Skarritt, Fletcher, McPherson, Izzi Cairns, Dickinson Cairns, Dickinson Cairns, Dickinson Cairns, Dickinson McPherson, lzzi McPherson, lzzi Cairns, Dickinson McPherson, Izzi Cairns, Dickinson McPherson, lzzi Doyon - Fletcher, Dunaskiss - Skarritt, Fortino - Fletcher, Gabler Skarritt, Gorsline - Skarritt, Hobart - Skarritt, Hoot - Skarritt, Kasper - Skarritt, Kelly - Fletcher, Lewand - Fletcher, McConnell - Skarritt, McDonald - Skarritt, Moffitt - Skarritt, McPherson, Izzi Cairns, Dickinson McPherson, Izzi Cairns, Dickinson Cairns, Dickinson Cairns, Dickinson Cairns, Dickinson Cairns, Dickinson McPherson, Izzi McPherson, Izzi Cairns, Dickinson Cairns, Dickinson Cairns, Dickinson Dickinson year term The result of the roll call vote was as follows: Skarritt, Cairns, Dickinson - 16 Fletcher, McPherson, lzzi - 9 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Elaine Skarritt, Floyd declared elected a member of the Oakland County Election Scheduling ending December 31, 1979. Cairns and John Committee for a one Mr. Gorsline stated the General Government Committee had met and considered the appoint- ments recommended for the Oakland County Emergency Medical Council and recommended the appointments be comfirmed. 7 Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 11, 1979 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and the appointments to the Oakland County Emergency Medical Council for terms ending December 31, 1979 were confirmed. Moved by Gorsline supported by Patterson the following persons be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for terms ending January 1, 1982: Velma Austin, Marjorie Walker and Richard R. Wilcox. Mr. Pernick nominated Betty Fortino. The roll cal vote was as follows: Moore - Fortino Dunaskiss - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Moxley - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Fortino - Fortino, Walker, Wilcox Murphy - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Gabler - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Page - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Gorsline - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Patterson - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Hobart - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Perinoff - Fortino Hoot - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Pernick - Fortino, Wilcox Kasper - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Peterson - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Kelly - Fortino Price - Fortino Lewand - Fortino Wilcox - Austin, Walker, Wilcox McConnell - Austin, Walker, Wilcox DiGiovanni - Fortino, Wilcox McDonald - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Doyon - Fortino Moffitt - Austin, Walker, Wilcox Montante - Austin, Walker, Wilcox The result of the roll call vote was as follows: Austin 16 Walker 17 Wilcox 19 Fortino - 9 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Velma Austin, Marjorie Walker and Richard R. Wilcox declared elected members of the Parks and Recreation commission for three year terms ending January 1, 1982. Mr. Gorsline nominated Carol Stanley to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the unexpired term of Richard Vogt. Mr. Pernick nominated Betty Fortino. The roll call vote was as follows: Moxley - Stanley Gabler - Stanley Murphy - Stanley Gorsline - Stanley Page - Stanley Hobart - Stanley Patterson - Stanley Hoot - Stanley Perinoff - Fortino Kasper - Stanley Pernick - Fortino Kelly - Fortino Peterson - Stanley Lewand - Fortino Price - Fortino McConnell - Stanley Wilcox - Stanley McDonald - Stanley DiGiovanni - Fortino Moffitt - Stanley Doyon - Fortino Montante - Stanley Dunaskiss - Stanley Moore - Fortino Fortino - Fortino The result of the roll call vote was as follows: Stanley - 16 Fortino - 9 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Carol Stanley declared elected a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission for unexpired term ending January 1, 1981. Mr. Gorsline nominated Richard Vogt to the Road Commission for term ending December 31, 1984. Seconded by Mr. Patterson. Mr. Pernick nominated Estol Swem to the Road Commission. Seconded by Mr. Perinoff. 8 Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 11, 1979 The roll call vote was as follows: Murphy - Vogt Gabler - Vogt Page - Vas;: Gorsline - Vogt Patterson - Vo Hobart - Vogt Perinoff - trri Hoot - Vogt Pernick - 'wl in Kasper - Vogt Peterson - Vow: Kelly - Swem Price - Swem Lewand - Swem Wilcox - Vogt McConnell - Vogt DiGiovanni - Swem McDonald - Vogt Doyon - Swem Moffitt - Vogt Dunaskiss - Vogt Montante - Vogt Fortino - Swem Moore - Swem Moxley - Vogt The result of the roll call vote was as follows: Vogt - 16 Swem - 9 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Richard Vogt declared elected a member of the Road Commission for term ending December 31, 1984. Moved by Gorsline supported by Hobart that Robert W. Page, Henry W. Hoot and Daniel T. Murphy be elected delegates to SEMCOG and Dennis Murphy, Lillian Moffitt and Patrick M. Nowak be elected Alternates to SEMCOG for a one year term. Mr. Lewand nominated Alexander C. Perinoff, Delegate and Lawrence Pernick, Alternate to SEMCOG for a one year term. The roll call vote we s follows: Page - Page, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Patterson - Pag, , Ho Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Perinoff - Perinoff, Pernick Pernick - Perinof -, Pernick Peterson - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Price Perinoff, Pernick Wilcox - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak DiCiovanni - Perinoff, Pernick Doyon - Perinoff, Pernick Dunaskiss - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Fortino Perinoff, Pernick Gabler - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Corsline - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Hobart - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Hoot - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Kasper - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Kelly Perinoff, Pernick Lewand - Perinoff, Pernick McConnell - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak McDonald - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Moffitt - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Montante - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Moore - Perinoff, Pernick Moxley - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak Murphy - Page, Hoot, Murphy, Murphy, Moffitt, Nowak The result of the roll call vote was as follows: Page - 16 Murphy - 16 Hoot - 16 Moffitt - 16 Murphy - 16 Nowak - 16 Perinoff - 9 Pernick - 9 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Robert W. Page, Henry W. Hoot and Daniel T. Murphy were elected delegates and Dennis Murphy, Lillian Moffitt and Patrick M. Nowak were elected alternates to SEMCOG for a one year term. Mr. Lewand stated he had voted three votes each for Perinoff and Pernick and asked why they had not been counted as three votes each. He asked for a written opinion by Civil Council on whether his vote could be counted as three votes. The Chairperson ruled him out of order. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 11, 1979 9 Moved by Price supported by Lewo.nd to override the ruling of the Chair. The Chairper tn -t-ted it would take 17 votes to override the ruling of the Chair. A "yes" vote would rever he decision of the Chair and a "no" vote would sustain the ruling of the Chair. The vote was as follows: AYES: Ferinoff, Pernick, Price, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly, Lewand, Moore. (9) NAYS: Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page. (16) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the ruling of the Chair was sustained. Misc. 8764 By Mr. Gorsline IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL COORDINATOR AGREEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland has previously established an Oakland County Cultural Council; and WHEREAS there is a need for a Cultural Council co-ordinator; and WHEREAS it is recommended that the Coordinator be employed as an independent contractor with funding not coming from general funds but from the Michigan Council for the Arts grant and that the general fund be reimbursed for the salary and cost by said grant. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland enter into a contract with Marlowe Belanger as an independent contractor to perform the services of Oakland County Cultural Council Coordinator, and that said coordinator position be funded by the Michigan Council for the Arts grant as applied for through Miscellaneous Resolution #8424. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract attached hereto and made a part hereof. The General Government Committee, by Robert H. Gorsline, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Robert H. Gorsline, Chairperson AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of , 1979, by and between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, hereinafter called the "County", and MARLOWE BELANGER, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, as Oakland County Cultural Council Coordinator, hereinafter called "Coordinator"; WITNESSETH: For and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto that the County retains the Coordinator and the Coordinator agrees as an independent Contractor to act as the Oakland County Cultural Council Coordinator under the following terms and conditions: 1. The duties of the Coordinator shall be as follows: A. Establish, promote, coordinate and maintain effective public involvement in the planning, implementation and evaluation of cultural and arts activities within the County of Oakland. B. The publication and distribution of a calendar of events highlighting cultural activities within the County. C. Publication of a brochure covering topics and individuals in the Speakers Bureau. D. Publishing and from time to time updating an Oakland County Arts Registry. E. Preparing and distributing releases regarding cultural activities for the news media. F. To provide consultation services to art agencies and municipalities within the County of Oakland. 2. The Coordinator shall work with and be under the direction of the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners or such other person or persons as said Chairperson shall direct. 3. The Coordinator shall be available at all reasonable times for consulation with the Oakland County Cultural Council. 4. The Coordinator shall, during the life of this Contract, use her best efforts and endeavors to promote cultural and art activities within the County of Oakland. 5. The Coordinator shall not, during the life of this Contract, engage in any activities or enterprises or assume any employment or accept any position which may conflict with the duties specified in this Contract. 6. The County shall pay the Coordinator at the annual rate of $10,500.00 during the term of this Contract payable in equal semi-monthly installments. 7. The Coordinator shall pay all of her expenses except she shall be entitled to reasonable and necessary travel expenses incurred on County business away from the geographical area described as Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties. The expenses shall be in accordance with the Oakland County 10 Commissioners Minutes Continued, January 11, 1979 Executive Jr 1 R.• Julations and sh. 11 be approved by the Chairion of the Oakland County Board of Coffirnis i• ni. . 8. If the Coordinaii-- h. .1 r. i,,"1 itated to a ••ii , which in the judgment of the Chairperson (1 the Board of Cori,rii on , s, hall render her Inc,• •ci ve in performing the necessary services contemplated in this Contr the County shall h.. the right at its option, to either declare the Contract terminated eud 11 1 1 .inships between the County and the Coordir -:tor ended or suspend the respective duties ,nd li liiias under this Contract until, in the opinLn of the Chairperson of the r rd of Ccnirn i I i Coordinateir is able to resume the • of her services as contempl id under thi ( 9, Th, ( lii . tor agrees hit it all times she shall conduct herself wi 'crorum and propriety commen,u1oi the dignity ut her undertaking, 10. The Ci onty hall have the right to terminate and cancel as Contri:t n all rights, duties and obligaticn ii ri•in created shall terminate. upon ten (10) :la writtin I a the Coordinator. The Ccciiii intor shall have the right to terminate an: •n.. 1 thi ii t nd all rights, duties and obli!. lions herein created shall terminate upon ten (10) days ri n notice to the County. 11. The relationship of the Coordinator to the County is at,.] shall continue to be that of an ind(L rt:a nt contractor and no liability or benefits such a:., b.' t limited to, Workmen's COM- peit it, o L nefits or liability, retirement benefits, pensicn insurance benefits, or such other rights or provisions or liabilities arising out of a contr.ct ••.' hire or employer-employee relatLc_hip shall arise or accrue to either party as a result i agreement and undertaking. This Contract shall be ,.,,A lfective on the day of , 1379 and shall terminate on the 30th day of .(41,-( Avi I -79, This Contract is • ul ;d pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution No. of the Oakland County Board of Commi • aers, adopted on IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands the day and date first above writun. WITNE'A COUNTY OF l',KLAND, a Michigan Consul 'tional Corporation By: Wam • .•F Cabler, Jr., Chairperson Bo, rd .f Commissioners Marlowe Belanger Moved by Gorsline supported by McConnell the resolution be adopted. AYES: Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson. (24) NAYS: Doyon, (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 8765 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: ROAD IMPROVEMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS road improvement, upgrading and safety are a crucial concern to Oakland County residents; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes a role in providing this basic service, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that with the passage of this resolution, the sum of $1,000,000.00 (one million dollars) is hereby allocated to the Oakland County Road Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this money be allocated on the basis of commitment of equal matching funds for individual projects from the city or township involved in said project and the Oakland County Road Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each project shall have the prior approval of the Planning and Building Committee before county funds are committed. I, Henry W. Hoot, move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Henry W. Hoot, Commissioner - District 1/14 Mat Dunaskiss, Dennis L. Murphy, John H. Peterson, Richard R. Wilcox, Anne M. Hobart, Robert H. Gorsline The Chairperson referred the Resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 11, 1979 11 Mr. MOrphy requested A recess be called for the Finance Committee to meet and consider the following resolutions: 1: 1979 Cooperative Reimbursement Program Grant - Friend of the Court 2. Approprlation for 1975 Grand Jury Budget 3, Sheriff's Road Patrol Program Grant There were no objections, The Board recessed and reconvened at 3:40 P.M. Roll called. PRESENT: DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Wilcox. (25) ABSENT: Aaron, Roth. (2) Quorum present. Misc. 8766 By Mr. Murphy IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF THE 1979 COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM GRANT - FRIEND OF THE COURT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #8145 requires the Finance Committee to review acceptance of all grants that vary less than ten (10) percent from the grant as applied for; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #8722 authorized the application for the continuation of the Cooperative Reimbursement Program - Friend of the Court; and WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed said program as approved by the State of Michigan Department of Social Services and finds the State contribution for $661,596 varies less than ten (10) percent from the 5664,472 in the original grant application and covers the period of January 1, 1979 through December 31, 1979; and WHEREAS the County share of this grant is $216,308 or twenty-five (25) percent of which $4,200 is soft match contributions to the program, $7,125 is cash contributions to the program, and $204,983 is for salaries, fringe benefits and indirect costs associated with the new positions granted in the Friend of the Court 1979 Budget and thirty-five (35) percent of the cost of the staff in the Alimony Unit of Accounting, in proportion to the amount of time spent on the program; and WHEREAS such funds are available as follows: $ 4,200 soft-match 7,125 available in 1979 Friend of the Court Budget . Grant Match line-item 204,983 Already provided in 1979 Budget -777.TITT WHEREAS the salary adjustment account was for six (6) percent and an additional one (1) percent of salaries, or $3,661, will be needed to maintain a consistent rate of pay for all County employees in similar classifications, for which the State is also responsible. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the amount of $7,125 is available in the 1979 Friend of the Court Grant Match line-item; said funds to be transferred to the 1979 Cooperative Reimbursement Program - Friend of the Court account. The Finance Committee, by Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson Copy of Grant on file in the County Clerk's Office. Moved by Murphy supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted. AYES: Pernick, Peterson, Price, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 8767 By Mr. Murphy IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF THE SHERIFF ROAD PATROL PROGRAM - PUBLIC ACT 416 of 1978 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #8145 requires the Finance Committee to review acceptance 12 COMMiSSIODC" Minut2s Continued. January 11, 197Q of all J, nt th v. i,. • ti' C v (10) r, -7 from the grant as applled for; and V,LCF th ii 31 I -nir.v 1 . d ,-f ( I oners, by Miscellaneous Resolution #8145, authorize, th. application fcr the Sh , riff Rc,uc F trol Program; and Wliflto:., the FinanLo Committoe has revicwed said program as approved by the State of Michigan and finds the grant for $731,034 is the same as was applied for in the original application and covers ti. erod of October 1, 1978 through September 30, 1979; and WHEREAS the entire amount of $731,034 is State funds and requires no County contribution; and Wftfi'... this is the first year of a three year program as provided for by Public Act 416 of 1978 utilizing 100% State folds; and WHERE,AS this Frog rn ncludc - ddition of 23 positions and will require the review and approval of the Personn. 1 Cy imitt E tent with the attached schedule. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED th,C. the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the Sheriff Road Patrol Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of the program be contingent upon the funding by the state_ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the Sheriff's road patrol program with annual review. The Finance Committee by Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson Copy of Schedule on file in the County Clerk's Office. Moved by Murphy supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted. AYE'. O-rson, Price, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, 1(v-and, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montantey Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernicl . (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 8768 By Mr. Murphy IN RE: APPROPRIATION FOR 1379 GRAND JURY BUDGET To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS a one-man Grand Jury has been ordered commenced by the Oakland County Circuit Court bench to begin operation on January 1, 1979 for a six month term with an option to extend the term an additional six months; and WHEREAS the Grand Jury is empowered to examine any bribery, arson, assault, obstruction of Justice, gambling or misconduct ,y/ public officials; and WHEREAS Chief Judge And as Hs appointed Richard P, Condit, 1.. id D. Patton, Michael W. Hutson, David M. Lawson and Marti M. F)ctoroff to serve as Special Pr,- iut)rs and conduct the Grand Jury proceedings with Marcella Hester serving as Secretary; and WHEREAS this staff will not be eligible to receive fringe benefits and therefore no such costs need be incurred; and WHEREAS a budget of $199,880, including both salaries and operating expenses will be necessary to conduct the Grand Jury proceedings as estimated by Chief Judge Andrews; and WHEREAS it must be recognized that additional expenses may be incurred if the use of a vehicle equipped with a two-way radio is not provided by the Sheriff's Department, although such cooperation is anticipaged to occur. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $199,880 be transferred from the 1979 Contingency Account to the appropriate line-items of the Grand Jury Budget as listed below Salaries 112,700 Professional (Accounting) Services 17,000 Reporter and Stenographic Services 40,000 Witness Fees and Mileage 10,550 Capital Outlay 3,000 Equipment Rental 1,030 Communications 600 Copier Machine Rental 500 Transportation 7,500 Miscellaneous 2,000 Office Supplies 5,000 TOTAL 199,880 Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 11, 1979 13 The Finance Committee, by Chairperson, Dennis L. Murphy, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson Moved by Murphy supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted. AYES: Price, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, GorslIne, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson. (25) NAYS: None, (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Gabler stated he had recently requested an opinion of Civil Counsel on the legality of the Organized Crime Task Force and he had received a preliminary opinion. According to this opinion, the Organized Crime Task Force is an illegal act. Mr. Gabler referred the entire matter to the Public Services Committee for their considera- tion. Misc. 8769 By Mr. McDonald IN RE: DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County, as a Michigan Municipal Corporation qualifies for a Deferred Compensation Plan for its employees under Federal Law; and WHEREAS a Deferred Compensation Plan could be of Great financial benefit to the Employees of Oakland County at a minimal cost to the county. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Personnel Committee is hereby directed to investigate the possibility and feasibility of establishing a Deferred Compensation plan for the employees of Oakland County. Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. John J. McDonald, Commissioner - District #27 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections. Moved by Patterson supported by Moffitt the Board adjourn until February 1, 1979 at 9:30 A.M. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 4:00 P.M. Lynn D. Allen Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. Clerk Chairperson