HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1979.01.11 - 7389OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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
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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
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-
- Ca',ey
- Holl rider
- Holiander
- Casey
- Casey
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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