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February 15, 1979
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., at 9:45 A.M. in the Court
House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by James A. Doyon.
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. (26)
ABSENT: Wilcox. (1)
Quorum present.
Moved by Murphy supported by Moxley the agenda be amended as follows:
Under Finance Committee, "Item A" Miscellaneous Resolution #8808, Headlee Tax Limitation
Amendment be placed under General Government Committee.
Under General Government Committee add Increase the Delinquent Dog License Fee.
Under Personnel Committee "Item E" Miscellaneous Resolution #8790, 52nd District Court -
4th Division be placed under Planning and Building Committee, also, under Planning and Building
Committee add Miscellaneous Resolution #8794, Authorization to Receive Bids for Trusty Camp -
Electrical Improvements.
Under Communications delete "Item A" County Executive State of the County Message.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Commissioner Lawrence R. Pernick, Democratic Caucus Chairperson presented the following
DEMOCRATIC STATE OF THE COUNTY MESSAGE.
Mr. Chairperson, County Executive, Members of the Board of Commissioners, Ladies and Gentlemen:
On behalf of the Democratic Caucus, I speak to the state of Oakland County government and
our goals as elected officials within that government.
Oakland County government today is a study in contrasts. On the positive side we have
achieved success in programs for public employment training, juvenile detention and rehabilitation,
and expanded health service, as well as in regional plans for dealing with water quality, trans-
portation, sewer and water construction and maintaining a balanced budget. These programs have been
fully supported by both political parties as well as the County Executive. We believe that bi-
partisan effort and cooperation is an absolute necessity if other programs are to be equally
successful.
Right now, however, bi-partisan government in Oakland County is dead. In the November,
1978 election, Democratic commissioner candidates received 45% of the popular vote, yet Democrats
hold zero committee chairmanships, zero vice chairmanships, zero representation on the County Road
Commission, and zero representation on the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. On the Parks
and Recreation Commission, only one seat out of nine, or 11 0/, is held by a Democrat, and on the
Board of Institutions, one out of seven seats, or 14%, is held by a Democrat. Most important, on
half of the committees of the Board of Commissioners-- where most of the behind-the-scenes work is
accomplished--the Democratic membership has been reduced from 40% last year to 33 1/3% this year.
Thomas Jefferson said it very well:
All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is
to prevail, that will, to be rightful, must be reasonable; that the in possess equal rights,
which equal laws must protect, and to violate which would be oppression.
The key word here is "reasonable". We do not believe it is reasonable to assume that only
the majority party is capable of making meaningful contributions to the welfare of Oakland County's
citizens. We do not believe it is reasonable--or even wise--to try to stifle dissent. We wish to
highlight the fact that a shift of only 1500 votes out of a total of nearly 300,000-- or 1/2 of l--
would have transferred the majority leadership on the County Board to the Democrats. The political
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mal--up of the County is not overwhelmingly Republican, as some would like to believe, and it is
sutGotcly arrogant for any party to assume a mandate that was never given to them, Republicans may
stick their collective head in the sand and pretend we Democrats do not exist, But we dc exist, we
do care about our County, and a wise and secure leadership will not be afraid to work together with
us, in harmony, for the good of the citizens all of es were elected to serve.
In addition to this major flaw, we se-- additional rips and tears in the fabric of County
government, for example, lawsuits between memb(rs of the branches of government, indictments of
public officials, a grand jury investigation, .rid talemates in our ability to work successfully
with local governments, the st-te h ,isl ,ture, ,nd the Congress,
In regard to the c)untx f< cc 'ye, we strongly feel that Public Act 139, the Unified
County Government Law, hx• en n at best a disappointment and at worst a failure. Major county
officials often work at .rcxs purposes and do not set the standards of leadership, excellence and
productivity that this law should have encouraged. Before endorsing any additional centralization
of powers under this act, we would need to see a definite improvement in existing operations.
In order to resolve these divisive issues, we need to re-define the role of both the
Executive and the County Commission. To this end, we so-. -est the following:
1. The establishment of regular leadership 5.1 rings involving the Executive and leaders
of both parties.
2. Adoption by the State Legislature of amendments to Public Act 139 to clarify the veto
power of the Executive and restore the traditional constitutional balance of power between the 3
branches of County Government.
3. The immediate re-alignment of existing committee structures to proportionately
represent the 40% make-up of Democratic members on the Board.
4. The election of Democratic vice chairpersons on each committee. This procedure of
sharing leadership proved effective during the years when Democrats led the Board.
5. The restructuring of the membership on the independent county boards and commissions
to reflect a Li-partisan cross section. Until this occurs, however, the Democratic Caucus will
appoint ad hoc representatives to all Boards and Commissions to which Democratic membership has been
so unfairly diluted or eliminated, and these representatives will act as observers and reporters to
protect the public interest. We shall carry out the intent of the "open meetings" law and preserve
the representative form of government in Oakland County.
At the same time, we be it is necessary for members of the Board to carry out their
responsibilities with renewed vigor. Each Commissioner should undertake to work with local school
districts to educate our young people about the rote of county government. Each Commissioner should
also act as an ombudsman to the needs of his constituents and be available by phone or in person.
Finally, we believe every Commissioner who accepts the obligation to serve on a committee should
faithfully meet that obligation, or resign from that committee.
Regarding fiscal accountability, Oakland County has been blessed for many years with a
growth in assessed valuation, The increased funds provided by this growth--without a concurrent
tax-rate reduction—have covered up many shortcomings and inefficiencies. We stress that it is
not enough to have a balanced budget. That budget should reflect the best possible analysis and
evaluation of services being provided.
In addition, new priorities should be determined from time to time so that programs
whose value has diminished are reduced or eliminated. To carry out this function, it's essential
that for the first time, Oakland County government invest in a certified, independent and objective
financial and management audit of our massive spending programs. Also, we believe that the budgeting
process should be scheduled to begin by April 1st with an Executive recommendation to the Finance
Committee by September 1st.
Other recommendations are as follows:
1. The establishment of a satellite service center in the southern and western portions
of the County to house the County Clerk, Treasurer, Friend of the Court, Veterans' Services and
several Circuit Court judges.
2. The seeking of legislative changes to revise CETA and other federal program formulas
to establish greater benefits to communities with the greatest needs.
3. An end to the constant study of the problem of solid waste disposal and the
implementing of a program to bring relief to our citizens within two years.
4. A request that the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council study and quickly recommend
a restructuring of the organized crime strike force to allow the sheriff's department and local
police agencies to be more directly involved.
5. The securing of federal funding for a modern helicopter to implement traffic safety
and emergency medical service programs.
6. The placing of the office of Public Works Commissioner on the ballot in 1980 to
replace the drain commissioner and the appendix of separate public works operations.
7. A halt to the practices of rewarding our friends with government jobs to the detriment
of providing important services and policy decisions. For example, after years of complaints about
the mismanagement in our data processing department, due to incompetent personnel, we are finally
getting professional advice in this area.
Finally--in spite of the criticisms we have voiced, we do see hope for success in providing
needed services if we are honest enough to recognize both our accomplishments and our failures. The
Democratic Caucus continues its offer of support to those who will accept the challenge of cooperation
and bi-partisan effort to build an efficient, productive, and less costly government for Oakland
County.
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Moved by Fortino supported by Kelly Mr. Pernick's Message be made a part of the records.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter from Chairperson Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., reappointing Shirley Johnson as
Chairperson and John H. Peterson as Vice Chairperson to the Community Development Advisory Council
for the 1979 Council term, (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Farmington Community Band, Inc., inviting the Board members to
attend a concert featuring Professor Donald Sinta, saxophone soloist from the University of Michigan,
on February 22nd in Harrison High School auditorium at 8 P.M. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Governor William G. Milliken designating the third week of March
(18-24) as Michigan Tornado Safety Week. (Referred to the Public Services Committee)
Clerk read letter from J. Robert Lyons, D.D.S., Air Tour Chairman, Michigan Aeronautics
Commission stating that Governor William G. Milliken has proclaimed 1979 to be Michigan Aviation
Year. (Referred to the Airport Committee)
Clerk read letter from George J. Fulkerson, President of the Oakland County Bar Association
urging the Board to give serious consideration to the creation of a standing committee devoted to
the court system. (Referred to General Government Committee)
Clerk read letter from the State of Michigan Department of Public Health, in accordance
with provisions of Public Act 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, Oakland County has been designated as
the substance abuse coordinating agency for Oakland County for FY 1978/79 from October 1, 1978 through
September 30, 1979. (Referred to the Health and Human Resources Committee)
Clerk read letter from the Lakeshore Residents of Walnut Lake, Inc., requesting the Board
to consider hiring a person with knowledge of environmental problems. (Referred to Planning and
Building Committee, County Executive and Dennis L. Murphy)
Clerk read letter from Chairperson Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., appointing Commissioner Robert
McConnell to serve as the Oakland County representative on the Wolverine Lake, Lake Board. (Placed
on file.)
Clerk read resolution adopted by the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners regarding
Law Library Appropriation. (Referred to General Government Committee)
Mr. John King of Bloomfield Hills requested to address the Board.
Mr. King addressed the Board.
Misc. 8812
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: FUNDING FOR SCT CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #8741 approved a contract
with Systems and Computer Technology Corporation; and
WHEREAS cost of said contract was to be provided from the 1979 Computer Services Budget;
and
WHEREAS the County Executive has formulated a partial equipment lease/purchase reconfigura-
tion which will result in substantial cost reductions in excess of $300,000; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee concurs with the County Executive the savings should be
applied towards the funding of the SCT contract; and
WHEREAS the County Executive will, in the near future, show additional savings in order to
fully fund the SCT contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED $300,000 be transferred from the Equipment Rental line-item
to the Professional Services line-item within the Computer Services Division's 1979 Budget; said
funds to be used to partially pay for the SCT Contract.
The Finance Committee, by Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
Moved by Murphy supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore,
Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon,
Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
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A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8813
By Mr* Murphy
IN RE: ADDITIONAL LEGAL FEES ON THE KEITH LESTER CASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolutions #8023 and 8179, the Sheriff was authorized to spend
up to $11,500 to challenge a court order reinstating an employee discharged for proper cause; and
WHEREAS it was necessary to retain outside legal counsel for more time than was provided
by Miscellaneous Resolutions #8023 and 8179; and
WHEREAS the additional expense amounted to $1,501.70; and
WHEREAS outside counsel was successful in challenging th - court order; and
WHEREAS attorneys for Keith Lester have filed a second case against the County and the
Sheriff; and
WHEREAS Civil Counsel because of the complexities of the involved and the familiarity
of outside counsel with this case, believes it is in the best interest of the County to continue
employment of outside counsel; and
WHEREAS an additional expense of up to $7,500 will be incurred in defending the second
case.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED $9,001.70 be transferred from the Contingent Fund to the
Sheriff Department's Administration Professional Services line-item to cover the additional legal
expenses associated with the Keith Lester case.
The Finance Committee, by Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
Moved by Murphy supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley,
Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss,
Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8814
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS COUNTY FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 500 of the Public Acts of 1978 amends Act 66 of the Public Acts of 1977
provides in part as follows:
"Sec. I. The ... governing body of a county, ... by resolution may authorize its treasurer
...to invest surplus funds belonging to and under the control of the. ..county as follows:
(b) In certificates of deposit, savings accounts or depository receipts of... a savings
and loan association which is a member of the federal savings and loan insurance corporation or a
credit union which is insured by the national credit union administration."
and
WHEREAS the County Treasurer requests the approval of the County Board of Commissioners to
invest County funds in these investment securities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to invest
surplus county funds in the following investment securities: certificates of deposits, savings
accounts or depository receipts of a savings and loan association which is a member of the federal
savings and loan insurance corporation or a credit union which is insured by the national credit
union administration.
The Finance Committee, by Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
Moved by Murphy supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Montante supported by Moxley the resolution be amended by striking the word
"Credit Union" from the resolution.
Discussion followed.
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Moved by Gorsiine supported by McConnell the amendment be amended to reflect only the
Oakland County Employees Credit Union.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment to the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Perinoff the resolution be referred back to the Finance Committee with an opinion
by Civil Counsel as to who can or cannot vote and to what organizations we can and cannot invest;
that is, Savings and Loans and Credit Unions. No support.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Price the resolution be referred back to the Finance
Committee.
Vote on referral:
AYES: Kelly, Lewand, Moore, Perinoff, Price, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss,
Fortino, Gorsline, Hobart. (13)
NAYS: Kasper, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson,
Peterson, Gabler, Hoot. (12)
ABSTAIN: Pernick. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was referred to the Finance
Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8808 HEADLEE TAX LIMITATION AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #8808 and recommends its
approval with the deletion of the third section of the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
REPORT
By Mr. Gorsline
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8808 - HEADLEE TAX LIMITATION AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #8808 and recommends
its approval, in agreement with the Finance Committee, with the deletion of the third section of
the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED.
The General Government Committee, by Robert H. Gorsline, Chairperson, moves the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert H. Gorsline, Chairperson
"misc. 8808
By Mr. Page
IN RE: HEADLEE TAX LIMITATION AMENDMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is concerned about the rapidly rising
values of Residential Property; and
WHEREAS on December 22, 1978, the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment took effect; and
WHEREAS it appears that the intent of Section 31 is to limit the growth of property taxes
on existing property in a taxing unit to the rate of inflation; and
WHEREAS there appears to be confusion in the interpretation of the rollback provisions by
many; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognize the importance of the Headlee
Tax Limitation Amendment to all taxpayers both young and old; and
WHEREAS all input to the Michigan State Legislature concerning the millage rollback
procedures appears critical at this time to affect fair and accurate interpretation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be on record
supporting the following:
1. That the Consumer Price Index factor for the 1979 Taxing Year means that percentage
difference between the average General Price Level in 1977 and the average General Price Level in
1978. This computes to 7.7%.
2. That any rollback necessary be affected from last year's spreading rate.
3. That this millage rollback may be restored in years where the adjustment does not
exceed the Consumer Price Index factor, the authorized rate or the local charter limitation.
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Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution,
Robert W. Page, Commissioner - District #13"
Moved by Gorsline supported by Fortino the Finance Committee and General Government
Committee reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Gorsline supported by Fortino that Resolution #8808 be adopted.
Moved by Page supported by Gorsline the resolution be amended by deleting "Item 3" in
the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Doyon supported by Price the resolution as amended be referred back to the
Finance Committee so they may hold a Public Hearing.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 8815
By Mr. Gorsline
IN RE: INCREASE THE DELINQUENT DOG LICENSE FEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #8698
established the standard County issued dog license fee at four dollars ($4.00) effective December 1,
1978; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners delayed action on changing the County
issued delinquent dog license fee in order to gather additional information; and
WHEREAS such information has been prepared and the County issued delinquent dog license
fee period extends from March 1st through November 30th; and
WHEREAS the cost to the County for damages to persons and property caused by dogs has
increased substantially in the past few years; and
WHEREAS Public Act 339 of 1919, as amended, allows the Board of Commissioners in a
County to set the amount of both the County issued standard and delinquent dog license fees and
to set the amount of each license fee retained by cities and townships.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
establish the County issued delinquent dog license fee at eight dollars ($8.00) effective March 1,
1979; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establish the fee
to be retained by the Cities and Townships authorized to sell such licenses by the County Treasurer
at one dollar ($1.00) from the sale of each eight dollar ($8.00) County issued delinquent dog
license, effective March 1, 1979.
The General Government Committee, by Robert H. Gorsline, Chairperson, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert H. Gorsline, Chairperson
Moved by Gorsline supported by Lewand the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page,
Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler,
Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Gorsline supported by Moore the resolution be adopted.
AYES Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page,
Perinoff, Peterson, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gprsline, Hobart,
Hoot, Kasper, Kelly. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE RI PORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MISCELIANIie:: RESOLUITON .T 1/- - CENTRAL SERVICES, EMPLOYEE IN-SERVICE TRAINING FUNDS -
SECURITY DIVIl UN
To the Oakland on ty Board of term i sioners
Mr. Chairper n e I dies ,r1 Gertlemen:
Put 1 to Fitli X1 -I of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #8 1n ii nd fi n el the training requested falls under the definition of Travel and Conf nce
rather than In rvice ir ininy. Ine cost of the subject training is $660. The Finance Commit,. s
finds the sum el $660 available from the In-Service Training line-item in the Personnel Division's
Budget. Said funds are to be transferred to the Travel and Conference line-item in Security Division's
Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
"Misc. 8779
By Mr. McDonald
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS both the City of Pontiac Fire Inspector and Fire Marshal and the Waterford Town-
ship Fire Department have requested the Security Division to assist in rendering quicker response
time to emergencies in the County complex and in general fire inspection practices; and
WHEREAS the Security Division has been appropriated $5,000 to purchase first line fire-
fighting equipment necessary for emergency evacuation and fire control for the Medical Care Facility,
the Children's Village School and other buildings requiring an immediate rescue operation; and
WHEREAS with the purchase of this equipment it becomes necessary to properly train
personnel in the use and care of their equipment; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed this request and concurs,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Security Division send six (6) Security Shift Leaders
who are assigned command duties for the division, to the Basic Fire Fighting School at the University
of Michigan at a cost of $110.00 per employee ($48.00 food and lodging, $62.00 instructional fee
and materials). for a total of $660.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $660.00 be transferred from the Contingency Fund or other
appropriate source of funds to be Employee In-Service Training line item in the Personnel Depart-
ment's budget earmarked for this purpose.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson"
Moved by McDonald supported by Moffitt the report be accepted and Resolution #8779 be
adopted.
AYES: McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,
Price, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly,
Lewand. (22)
NAYS: Fortino. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8779
was adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8780 - CENTRAL SERVICES, EMPLOYEE IN-SERVICE TRAINING FUNDS - RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT - SUPPORT SERVICES
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 #8780 and finds the training requested falls under the definition of Travel and Conference
rather than In Service Training. The cost of the subject training is $696. The Finance Committee
finds the sum of $696 available from the Contingent Fund; said funds to be transferred to a Non-
Departmental appropriation for the Radio Communications Travel and Conference.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
"Misc. 8780
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: CENTRAL SERVICES, EMPLOYEE 1N-SERVICE TRAINING FUNDS - RADIO COMMUNICATIONS UNIT - SUPPORT
SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County purchased a radio system from Motorola approximately a year and a half
ago; and
WHEREAS the Motorola Corporation is offering training which is product geared to the
specific equipment owned by the County and would provide the Communications Technician with needed
theory of operation, testing procedures and maintenance requirements with emphasis on trouble-
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shooting and repair techniques enabling the County to better utilize the system now in use; and
WHEREAS this training is for a period of two weeks and is free of charge and only requires 1
that air fare, meals, and lodging be paid; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed this request and concurs,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Radio Communications Unit of Central Services -
Support Services send one (1) Communications Technician to the Motorola radio training school in
Chicago at a cost of $696.00 ($88.00 air fare, $210.00 meals, and $398.00 lodging and miscellaneous);
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $696.00 be transferred from the Contingency Fund or other
appropriate source of funds to the Employee In-Service Training line item in the Personnel Depart-
ment's budget earmarked for this purpose.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson"
Moved by McDonald supported by Roth the report be accepted and Resolution #8780 be adopted.
AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Price,
Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Lewand,
McConnell. (21)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8780
was adopted.
The Chairperson vacated the Chair. Vice Chairperson Lillian V. Moffitt took the Chair.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr: Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8784 - MANAGEMENT TRAINING TOWARDS SYSTEMIZATION AND PRODUCTIVITY
IMPROVEMENT
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 #8784 and finds $26,500 necessary to fund the proposed program. The Finance Committee
finds $20,000 was appropriated in the Personnel Department's In-Service Training line-item and
directs $6,500 to be directed from the Travel and Conference line-items in all Department Budgets.
Said $6,500 is to be transferred from the Travel and Conference line-item in departments budgets
to the Service Training line-item in the Personnel Department Budget.
The Finance Committee further recommends the subject resolution be further amended as
follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED two County Commissioners, one from each caucus, be appointed to
attend all the subject training sessions. Should either caucus decline to appoint a member, the
other caucus then may appoint two members.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED five of the thirty-five (35) slots be reserved-one for each of
the following departments: Clerk-Register, Drain Commissioner, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, and
Treasurer. Should any of these elected officials opt not to send a member, the slot reserved is
to be used by the County Executive.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
"Misc. 8784
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: MANAGEMENT TRAINING TOWARDS SYSTEMIZATION AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the County Executive have endorsed
the concept of productivity improvement in County government; and
WHEREAS research on productivity indicates improvement efforts must be initiated by, and
led by, the executive levels of organization, whether public or private; and
WHERE/26a goal of our organization is to improve the productivity of the entire organization,
and not just of individuals or groups within the organization; and
WHEREAS this goal can best be attained by providing managers with a uniform, systematic
approach to making decisions and administering programs; and
WHEREAS the resources of a large university are best suited to provide this kind of
managerial training and it would be most appropriate and desirable to contract with a university
located within Oakland County for this purpose; and
WHEREAS it has been determined that Oakland University meets the above criteria; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has endorsed this program and appropriated $20,000
for amanagerial training program in the 1979 budget; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 15, 1979 73
WHEREAS the total cost of the managerial training will be approximately $26,500,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an additional $6,500 be authorized for a managerial
training program, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive proceed to establish a managerial course
of training on the systematic approach to management,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the course of study, professors, texts and other learning
materials shall be provided by Oakland University, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approximately thirty Oakland County government employees at
the division manager level or equivalent shall enroll in the aforenamed course of study to spend
eleven (11) full working days in class sessions considered part of each employees normal employment
without effect on salary or benefits.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson"
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT
Dates for Division Manager's Workshops:
Unit I - Systems Approach to Managing March 2 and
March 16
Unit II - Managerial Problem - Solving and Decision- March 23 and
Making Techniques April 6
Unit III - Management Information Systems and April 20 and
Scientific Decision-Making Tools April 27
Unit IV - Action Plans to Meet Objectives: The May 11 and
Management-by-Objectives Process May 18
Unit V - Constructing a Performance System Model May 25 and
to Improve Productivity June 8
Unit VI - Summary: Problem Solving Approach to June 15
Management
Moved by McDonald supported by Peterson that Resolution 1/8784 be adopted.
Moved by McDonald supported by Hobart the report be accpeted.
The Chairperson stated the Fiscal Note was improper and it would take an amendment to
the resolution.
Moved by Gorsline supported by Fortino the resolution be amended to incorporate the last
two paragraphs of the Finance Committee Report into the resolution.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Aaron the resolution be amended in the last BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED paragraph by placing a period after the word "level", and delete the rest of the sentence;
then insert, "It shall be accomplished on the employees own time".
Vote on amendment:
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price,
Roth, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald.
(22)
NAYS: Perinoff, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Hoot. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was adopted.
The Chairperson returned to the Chair.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOU" FC'CLUTION #8785 - POSITIONS FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT - 4TH DIVISION
To the Oakland Couri,,, rd of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladle: ,id Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Fw fl-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #8785 and finds $16,436 necessary to fund the three (3) additional positions and the
Emergency Salary request.
The Finance Committee finds available in the 1979 Contingent Fund said funds to be
transferred as follows':
Salaries - Regular
- Holiday
- Annual Leave
- Floating Holiday
- Sick Leave
- Workers Compensation
- Death Leave 16
Emergency Salaries
TOTAL SALARIES
FINANCE COMMI)1EE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
"Misc. 8785
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: POSITIONS FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 4TH DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 52-4 District Court currently has only nine (9) clerical processing persons
on a full-time basis; and
WHEREAS the Administrator of the 52-4 District Court has cited the inadequacy of staff
due to a tripling of civil cases filed, assumption of cashier functions and a backlog of jury and
bench trials accumulated prior to November 1, 1978; and
WHEREAS the other three divisions of the 52nd District Court have each two (2) Student
positions and 5500 in Emergency Salaries; and
WHEREAS a study prior to the formation of the 4th Division of the 52nd District Court by
the Regional Deputy Director for Region 11 of the Michigan Supreme Court has recommended that the
minimum number of process persons needed for the 52-4 District Court is ten (10); and
WHEREAS our brief operational experience with the 4th Division of the 52nd District Court
appears to support the recommendation of the Regional Deputy Director of the Supreme Court.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following budgeted positions be created:
1 - District Court Clerk
2 - Student
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to amend the County Budget to add $500 in Emergency Salaries to
the 52nd District Court, 4th Division.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairperson, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairperson"
Moved by McDonald supported by Patterson the report be accepted and Resolution #8785 be
adopted.
AYES: Montante, Moore, Moxley, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Price, Roth, Aaron,
DiGiovanni, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald,
Moffitt. (22)
NAYS: Pernick, Doyon, Fortino. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8785
was adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8790 - RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT - 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 1ST
DIVISION
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 #8790 and finds the lease agreement referenced covers the period of July 1, 1978 to
June 30, 1980. The lease is to expire contemporaneously with other leases for the 52nd District
Court, 1st Division. The annual cost of said lease is $5,460; an increase of $1,356 over the
$13,800
669
313
64
542
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prior cost. The 1979 cost of $5,460 for,Eaid lease was provided for in the 1979 Final Budget for the
52nd District Court, 1st Division. The retroactive costs for the period of July 1, 1978 through
December 31, 1978 is $678.
Said lease provides for certain alteration work including paving of a portion of the
parking lot to be done at the lessee's expense if the lessor so approves. Said lease also requires
the lessee to move the portable building and all its related structures to restore the area to its
prior condition on termination of the lease period. These costs are not provided for in subject
lease and would require a separate resolution and appropriation.
The Finance Committee finds $6,138 available to fund said lease as follows: $5,460 in
the District Court, 1st Division's 1979 Budget and $678 available from the 1979 Contingent Fund.
Said $678 is to be transferred to the Rent line-item in the District Court, 1st Division's Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
"Misc. 8790
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT - 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 1ST DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution 6994, dated March 6, 1975,
entered into a lease agreement with the City of Walled Lake to provide additional space for the 52nd
District Court, ist Division; and
WHEREAS the current lease for the use of the City of Walled Lake Council Chamber and vacant
property at 1499 West Maple in the City of Walled Lake expired midnight June 30, 1978; and
WHEREAS your Committee has been negotiating with the City of Walled Lake to renew the lease
agreement for a two year period; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that said lease between the City of Walled Lake and the
County of Oakland be executed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be and
hereby is authorized and directed to execute said lease (a copy of which is attached hereto) between
the City of Walled Lake and the County of Oakland to house the 52nd District Court, 1st Division.
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"
THE USE OF THE 52ND DISTRICT COURT
This Agreement is made this 1st day of July, 1978, by and between THE CITY OF WALLED LAKE,
a municipal corporation, herein called the Lessor, and THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan Constitutional
Corporation, the District Control Unit having responsibility for the 52nd District Court of the State
of Michigan, herein called the Lessee.
1. Lease of Premises.
The Lessor agrees to lease to the Lessee and the Lessee agrees to lease from the Lessor,
for the benefit of the 52nd District Court of the State of Michigan, the following premises located
in the City of Walled Lake, Oakland County, Michigan:
a. The Council Chambers of the City of Walled Lake located in the City Hall at 1499 West
Maple Road, Walled Lake, Michigan, to be occupied and used as a Court Room in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Lease.
b. A parcel of land adjacent to the north wall of the City Council Chambers and to the
northeast corner of the present Court facilities adjacent to the City Hall sufficient to maintain a
twenty (20) foot by forty (40) foot portable office building with connecting hallway and roof for
the exclusive use of the 52nd District Court personnel engaged in Court and related operations.
c. All access to the Court premises shall be through the main entrance of the Court,
the west wing of the City Hall Building. No access to the Court shall be allowed through the City
administrative offices.
2. Term.
The term of this Lease shall begin on the 1st day of July, 1978, and shall end on the
30th day of June, 1980.
3. Rent.
As rent for the premises, the Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the sum of Five Thousand Four
Hundred Sixty ($5,460.00) Dollars annually, payable in monthly installments of Four Hundred Fifty-
Five ($455.00) Dollars. The first payment shall be due and payable as of July 1, 1978, and a like
sum shall be paid in advance on the first day of each month following the beginning of the term as
defined in Paragraph 2, during the term of the Lease.
The Council Chambers will be used by the District Court only during the hours beginning at
8:00 A.M. and ending at 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except in case of an emergency. The Lessor
shall have the use of the Council Chambers at all other times.
5. Required Alterations.
a. Prior to December 1, 1978, the Lessee and the Lessor shall cooperate and share equally
in the cost or in division of the required alteration work of providing an exterior entranceway to
the Council Chambers through the existing steel wall at the east end of the portable building. Said
improvement to include an appropriate walkway from the City entrance walkway, landscaping, and
entrance door. Said entranceway shall only be used for access for the public attending evening
public meetings of the City.
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b. Paving of the gravel portion of the parking lot adjacent to the westerly entrance
drive shall Lo done by the Lessee at the expense of the Lessee as soon as practical after approval
by the Less (r.
6, 1: ilities.
L. 11 be responsible for all utilities for the leased premises using existing
systems presently in operation. All costs of said utilities shall be billed by the Lessor to the
Lessee monthly, based on a pro rata square foot basis, Lessee will be directly responsible for all
utilities, heat and air conditioning in the portable building and the passageway adjacent to that
building connecting the present District Court facilities with the north door to the Council Chambers.
All such utilities shall be separately metered and billed directly to the Lessee.
7. Maintenance and Repair.
Lessor will maintain and keep in good repair the leased premises. Lessor will also provide
twice weekly cleaning services for the premises including vacuuming of all carpets, dusting and/or
wiping of all counters, railings, pictures, and emptying of all waste baskets and rubbish receptacles.
The Lessor will wash and/or paint walls and ceilings as requir. clean carpeting if needed, clean
lighting fixtures and dry clean or wash drapes. The cost of such cleaning services and for more
frequent or additional custodial services, if desired by the will be paid for by the Lessee
at the cost of such services to the Lessor. Except as provide i this paragraph, the Lessee will
be responsible for all other maintenance and repair of the lead premises.
The Lessor shall maintain the driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots of the City Hall
and Court facilities, Including snow removal, provided however Lessee shall share equally with the
Lessor any and all costs expended by Lessor for the parking lot striping.
9. Insurance,
The Lessor shall provide fire, extended coverage and vandalism and malicious mischief
insurance covering the leased premises. The Lessee shall carry such insurance covering the portable
building and the passageway. Both parties shall provide public liability and property damage
insurance covering their separate operations with respect to the property leased hereunder.
10, Signs.
The Lessee and/or the 52nd District Court may erect necessary signs on the exterior and
interior walls of the property leased hereunder in order to direct the public to proper areas,
provided said signs are in conformance with all City Ordinances and regulations.
11. General Conditions.
a. The Lessee shall use and occupy the premises only for the purpose for which they are
let, shall keep the premises in accordance with all police, sanitary and other regulations imposed
by any governmental authority, shall observe all reasonable regulations and requirements of under-
writers concerning the use and condition of the premises tending to reduce fire hazards and
insurance rates and will not permit or allow any rubbish, waste material or products to accumulate
on the premises, and will not assign this Lease or sublet the premises or any part thereof without
the consent of the Lessor thereto endorsed hereon in writing.
b. If Lessee shall hold over after expiration of the term, any future right of possession '
not evident by an instrument in writing executed and delivered by the Landlord, shall be a tenancy
from calendar month to calendar month and for no longer term.
c. If the demised premises become wholly untenantable, through damage or destruction by
fire or other cause, this Lease shall be void; if partially untenantable, the Lessor shall repair
the same with all convenient speed and the obligation of the Lessee to pay the monthly rental
shall continue in full provided such repair shall be completed within sixty (60) days.
d. The Lessee, on payment of the rental at the time and in the manner aforesaid and per-
forming all of the foregoing covenants, shall and may peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy
the demised premises for the term aforesaid.
e. The leasehold rights, duties and obligations of the County as specified in this Lease
shall not be assigned nor sublet in whole or in part without the written assent of the City, such
assent shall not be withheld if the County is required to remove the 1st Division of the 52nd
District Court to another municipality in said District.
12. Termination.
Upon the expiration or termination of this Lease or of any renewal or replacement hereof,
the Lessee shall have the responsibility to remove the portable office building and all related
structures and shall restore the area and the landscaping thereof to the conditions existing at
the date of execution of this Lease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract at the City of Walled
Lake, Oakland County, Michigan, upon the date and year first above-stated.
CITY OF WALLED LAKE, Lessor COUNTY OF OAKLAND, Lessee
By: Gaspare LaMarca, Mayor /s/ By;
Gaspare LaMarca, Mayor Walled F. Gabler, Jr., Chairperson
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Revised 11/22/78
1"-C
Moved by McConnell supported by Roth the report be accepted and Resolution #8790 be adopted.
AYES - Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Aaron,
DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, Moffitt,
Montante. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
PASS: Price, Fortino. (2)
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 15, 1979 77
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8790
was adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION g8792 - 1917 CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - "208" - FEDERAL POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT
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 g8792 and finds the contract covers a period of January 1, 1979 through June 30, 1979.
Said contract is for planning purposes only and not implementation of any programs. Included in the
planning phase is determination of requirements for a water quality control program including resource
requirements and cost and determination of a means to fund any program. Any plan and funding means
resultant from this plan will be presented to the appropriate committees before implementation.
Initial cost to the County for the planning stage is $8,727. Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board,
the Finance Committee finds $8,727 available in the 1979 Contingent fund. Said funds are to be
transferred to the Professional Services Line item in the Department of Public Works Administration's
Budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
8799
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: "208" FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT - 1979 CONTRACTURAL AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is required by law to comply with Public Law 92-500, the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972; and
WHEREAS Section 208 of PL 92-500 requires the development and implementation of an areawide
water quality management plan; and
WHEREAS the "Water Quality Management Plan for Southeast Michigan" was prepared by SEMCOG
and adopted by the SEMCOG General Assembly; and
WHEREAS as indicated in Exhibits A and B, the Continuing Planning Agency (SEMCOG) and the
Areawide Water Quality Board will be performing certain planning services directed toward achieving
the requirements and the clean water goals of PL 92-500 and ensuring that Southeast Michigan is
eligible for Federal grants for water pollution control under applicable federal programs; and
WHEREAS PL 92-500 requires certain agencies, as designated by the Governor, as Designated
Management Agency (DMA) to be responsible for carrying out certain actions under the plan; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland (identified as a DMA in the plan) accepted on June 1, 1978
Miscellaneous Resolution 8470, DMA designation for the planning, construction and operation of its
waste water treatment facility for a one year period and pay its proportionate share of costs for
the functions of continuing areawide water quality management planning and oversight of plan
implementation as required by law under "208" Water Quality Management Plan (PL 92-500) when approved
and certified by the Governor and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland accepts designation as a
Designated Management Agency (DMA) in accordance with the Water Quality Plan for Southeast Michigan
to perform those management responsibilities set forth in Appendix 1. (Local Implementation
Strategy)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland agrees to cooperate in the preparation
of a local implementation strategy (Appendix 1), including estimates of necessary personnel,
financial requirements, identification of problem areas, establishment of an implementation schedule
and priorities for its assigned management responsibilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland in assuming responsibility under the plan
approves the attached agreement for the purpose of providing financial support for the functions
of continuing areawide water quality planning and oversight of plan implementation and the Chairperson
of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
necessary agreement for and in behalf of the County of Oakland.
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"
AGREEMENT
W1TNESSETH:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, Michigan has accepted designation in principle as a
Designated Management Agency ("DMA") pursuant to Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act Amendments of 1972, PL 92-500 and the Clean Water Act of 1977, PL 95-217 and has agreed to
perform such DMA functions as are applicable to it; and
WHEREAS the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments ("SEMCOG") has been designated as
the continuing planning agency pursuant to Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Amendments of 1972, PL 92-500; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, as a DMA, requires certain planning services to assist it
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in performing its responsibilities as set forth in the Plan and in applicable Federal and State
statutes and regulations and to assure its continued eligibility for facilities grant monies under
Section 201 and 204 of PL 92-500 and under PL 95-217.
WHEREAS SEMCOG and the Areawide Water Quality Board ("AWQB"), an agency created pursuant
to the Water Quality Management Plan for Southeast Michigan, will perform certain planning services
pursuant to Chapters 1 and 11 of the Water Quality Management Plan for Southeast Michigan (the
"Plan"), which Chapters of the Plan have been adopted by SEMCOG and approved by the Governor of the
State of Michigan and the United States Environmental Protection Agency;
IT IS THEREFORE AGREED by and between the parties as follows:
1. SEMCOG and the AWQB will perform the planning services and acts for and in behalf of
the County of Oakland as are enumerated in Exhibits A and B attached hereto and made part hereof,
as such services and acts are from time to time required.
2. In consideration of such services and acts the County of Oakland shall remit to SEMCOG
a charge in an amount not to exceed the equivalent of $0.01 per 1,000 cubic feet of sewage flow
generated within the County of Oakland's service area. The County of Oakland shall have the sole
discretion as to the method of payment said service charge. For the period from January 1, 1979 to
June 30, 1979, the service charge to be remitted by County of Oakland to SEMCOG is eight thousand
seven hundred twenty-seven ($8,727.00) dollars based on 1977 sewage flow. The service charge shall
be payable without written demand by the County of Oakland to SEMCOG, in equal increments, on the
first day of January 1979 and on each calendar quarter thereafter.
3. This agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 1979.
4 • This agreement shall be effective upon the adoption of an appropriate resolution by
the County of Oakland and by SEMCOG. The agreement may be terminated by any of the parties hereto
upon sixty (60) days written notification of such termination.
5. This agreement may from time to time be amended in the manner of its original enactment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, hereto have caused this agreement to be made and executed
this day of , 197 .
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS COUNTY OF OAKLAND
By: By:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Agreement Date;
1 LEAD AGENCY
I Contact Person
0..;sioners
COMMENTS
Additional cost of
$250,000 as itemized below,
Board of ' No additional cost to County,
: Commissioners
-Operate wastewater collection and treatment facilities
i in accord with PI 92-500. i Solid Waste
Sewer, Water E, : No additional cost to County,
Drain
Sewer, Water G ' Additional cost to County
Solid Waste ' $10,000.
Drain
APPENDIX I January 1979
II.H.
LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
AGENCY: OAKLAND COUNTY ioners Minutes Continued. February 15, 1979 PLAN POLICY NO.
An DESIGNATED MAN —II:
AGENCIES WITHIN CA -THE"
S,IICHICAN
CITIES, VILLAGES,
TOWNSTPS, CCVISIIEs
(facilities operators)
1 RESPONSIBILITIES -
;
The C -unty of Oakland with the cooperation of the
Contia:Eug Planning Agency will prepare a Local
Implementation Strategy which includes estimates of
personnel and financial requirements, identification of
implementation problem areas and establisimemt of schedule
and priorities for implementation of all assigned
management responsibilities.
-Contribute equitable share of costs (based emsewage
flow for the first year in the support of arca:aide
water quality planning and overview.
III .C.3 -In the cony stages of wastewater facilities planning,
submit the following to the State and the Continuing
Planning Agency for review and comment:
.Specific problem areas within the study areas, and
.Brief descriptions of ail alternatives to he
considered.
III.E.2 Board of Additional cost to County of
Commissioners i 57,500,
-Coordinate sanitary sewer collection system expansion
with areas as now or designated to be sewered on the
regional sewer service area map, unless exceptions arc
granted upon recommendation of the Areawide niter
Quality Board and approval of the Regional Clearing-
house Review Committee:
January 1979 2,
LOCL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
AGENCY: OAKLAND COUNTY
,
PL LEAD AGENCY AN POLICY NO. RESPONSIBILITIES COMMENTS Contact Person
CITIES, VILLAGES, II.T.E,5 If a local facility plan is modified in regards to Drain No additional cost to bun"
TOWNSHIPS, COUNTIES system capacity,. deletion, extension and/or relocation of
(facilities operators ) system subsequent to review by the Continuing Planning- Sewer, Water &
(Cont'd,) Agency, submit the facility plan for additional review Solid Waste
to the Continuing Planning Agency,
,
V.D. -If the selected sludge disposal alternative in each i Drain No additional cost to County,
facility plan is not implemented, present alternative Sewer, Water & systems to the Continuing Planning Agency for additional Solid Waste review,
Health
;Onklanil Collnty and T:I.E.1. -Prepare reports outlining abatement measures which Drain Additional c0;,t 72 i:iiiiritY of
Southeast !lacomb have been taken to alleviate combined sower overflows. $172,000..
- Sanitary District) Sewer, Water & -.in coordination with the Continuing Planning Agency, Solid Waste
conduct detailed analysis of the effects of combined . sewer overflows for: Evergreen-Farmington, Southeast
.
Oakland (Red Run), collection districts and the City
of Farmington.
(Parties to the Detroit III.0.1. -Assist, as appropriate, in attaining the performance Board of ' Additional cost to County
Consent Judgment) of the consent judgment as a part of the provision of Commissioners cannot be determined at this
acceptable wntcr qunlity within Southeast Michigan time,
and Lake Eric.
(Suburban municipalities ITT.Fil. -Undertake detailed planning to determine the Local No additional cost to County,
and sanitary collection extend and location of needed collection system Jurisdiction
districts) , improvements, as appropriate.
, 6L61 'St AJeruciaj
3. January 1979 'panullu01 Se3nUlw siauoISSiww01 6161 451 kienJqaA LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
AGENCY: OAKLAND COUNTY
i PLAN POLICY NO. t RESPONSIBILITIES LEAD AGENCY COMMENTS
, Contact Person
1
COUNTY AND LOCAL II.C.6. I -Local Enforcement Agencies and Authorized Public Drain No additional cost to County.
P.A. 347 AGENCIES I Agencies with enforcement responsibilities under Michigan
• I P.A. 347 of 1972: continue to perform current functions
relative to soil erosion and sedimentation control in
accordance with the provisions of the Act,
COUNTY, CITY, VILLAGE IV.D.2. -Cooperate with the Continuing Planning Agency in the I Planning Additional cost to County of
AND TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENTS preparation of water quality protection guidelines for Heal S4,000. th use in the review of all new development and redevelop-
ment. Incorporate such guidelines into land develop- Drain
mcnt review procedures. Sewer, Water &
Solid Waste
IV.D.3. -Submit site plans of proposed major development to the Local No additional cost to County.
Areawide Water Quality Board for water quality impact Jurisdiction
review.
I
TV,D.6.1 -Work with the Continuing Planning Agency toward oval- Drain No additional cost to County.
1 uating various stormwater control alternatives in •
stormwnter quality problem areas.
. 11.1.9. -Develop/amend land use plans and zoning ordinances to Local Additional cost to County of
assure that septic systems are permitted only in - Jurisdiction $1,000.
physically suitable areas. Health .
Planning _
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4. January 1979
LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
AGENCY: OAKLAND COUNTY
LEAD AGENCY PLAN POLICY NO. RESPONSIBILITIES COMMENTS Contact Person
COUNTY, CITY, VILLAGE, • AND IV.G.1. -Cooperate with the AWQB by submitting land use plans and Local No additional cost to
TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENTS zoning ordinances to the AWQB for review to insure that such Jurisdiction County.
- (Cont'd.) documents provide adequate protection to ground and surface
waters from the potential impacts of future unsewered develop
ment.
-Cooperate with Continuing Planning Agency in development of
standards and guidelines for use by local units of govern- •
. merit in developing local plans and zoning ordinances aimed at
reducing potential for water contamination from unsewered
development.
IV.G.6.. -Participate in the ground water quality monitoring program, Health No additional cost to
coordinated by the AWQB, in septic system problem areas. County.
IV.G.7. -Cooperate with Continuing Planning Agency in documentation of alth No additional cost to
potential septage disposal problems and investigation . of Local County.
disposal alternatives. Jurisdiction
, IV.H.5. -Submit site plans of proposed landfill sites to the Health No additional cost to
'AIM for water quality impact review. County.
. .
(County Governments and IV.H.4. -Prepare/revise the county and local solid waste management 1 Sewer, Water & No additional cost to
City, Village and plan to assure that required preliminary landfill site Solid Wasto County,
Township Government's planning takes into account water quality protect ion. Each lealth with Population over plan should provide a systematic method of site analysis and
10,000) selection which includes land use, soil, hydrologic and geo-
logic data necessary for preliminary site evaluation of
water quality impacts.
I
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5. January 19-79
LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
AGENCY: OAKLAND COUNTY
_ i i PLAN POLICY NO. RESPONSIBILITIES LEAD AGENCY . ! COMMENTS Contact Person !
COUNTY HEALTH IV. G.3. i ' -Emphasize the following in programs to control pollution Health No additional cost to
DEPARTMENTS from septic systems: County.
.Provide assurance that the water table level indicated
during the soil evaluation shows the highest annual
level.
.Provide for the thorough inspection of septic systems
during their installation to assure conformance with
code provisions.
.Provide a comprehensive educational program designed
to inform local elected and appointed officials and
. residents of proper operation and maintenance require-
ments for their septic systems.
IV.G.S. -Cooperate with AWQB on analysis of septic system treat- Health No additional cost to
ment efficiencies and failures. County.
IV.H.3. -Participate in the State's solid waste management program. Sewer, Water & No additional cost to
Solid Waste County.
IV.H.6. -Cooperate with the AWQB in the identification and monitoring Health No additional cost to
of landfill sites which have a high water quality impact. County.
IV.H.6. -Assist local units of governments in instituting planning and Health Additional cost to County
land use control practices to ensure that land use and of $500. Planning construction on or adjacent to a closed or active landfill I
site provides for water quality protection. I
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AGENCY: OAKLAND COUNTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
-In conjunction with Continuing Planning Agency, develop
criteria designed to implement water quality improvement
measures at the time a major drainage project is under-
taken.
IV.D.4.1 -Implement water quality protection measures in the repair,
rehabilitation, and expansion of drain projects wherever
feasible.
IV.E.4. -Prepare programs for implementing best management practices
as appropriate in rural areas in conjunction with the
Cooperative Extension Service, Soil Conservation Districts
and the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
Service, for submission to the Continuing Planning Agency.
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EXHIBIT A:
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
CONTINUING PLANNING AGENCY (SEMCOG)
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, as the Continuing Planning Agency, will be
annually updating the Water QualityManagerr,ht Plan ("the Plan") to meet the clean water goals of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments and to insure that municipalities within Southeast
Michigan are eligible for federal grant d! tance. It will undertake those planning and analysis
activities, at the regional level that ire g.,(_sary for the Plan update process. In this role, the
Council of Governments will assist local units of government in their detailed planning and implemen-
tation work by making available a variety of planning services to communities including continuing
analysis and delineation of specific water quality problems and the development of data bases, maps,
guidelines, and other planning techniques for use by local governments in protecting and improving
their water resources. Specifically, in the initial year's planning program the Council will be
undertaking the following activities:
A. Reassessment, and as appropriate, revision and refinement of the Water Quality Management
Plan for Southeast Michigan.
B. An identification of the water quality impacts of various general categories of land
uses and types of land use patterns.
C. The identification of measures leading to the establishment of an industrial waste
information clearinghouse for the region to facilitate the recycling and reuse of industrial waste
products.
D. The refinement of a financing mechanism which could distribute the local share of the
costs of continuing areawlde planning and overview more equitably throughout the planning area.
E. The development of a set of standards for use as a guide by local units of government
in reviewing the water quality impact of proposed development.
F. The development of maps and other guidance for use by local land use planners in
assessing the soil limitations for development with septic systems.
G. The preparation of an updated map which establishes generalized areas to be served
with sanitary sewers during defined time increments over the next twenty years.
H. The preparation of development guidelines for use by local governments for preventing
degradation of water quality in urban fringe areas characterized by mixed land use and rapid change.
I. The delineation of specific agricultural pollution problem areas for guidance to Soil
Conservation Districts in field investigation of local problem areas.
J. The identification of economic impacts and costs relative to water quality benefits
that will result from the implementation of various types and levels of controls and management
practices.
K. The provision of guidance and assistance to designated management agencies concerning
their water quality management responsibilities, including assistance in developing local implemen-
tation strategies and obtaining funding necessary for Plan implementation.
L. The performance of various administrative functions relative to the organization and
implementation of the Areawide Water Quality Board, including the preparation of its initial work-
plan and budget.
M. The development of an environmental education strategy designed to raise the region's
level of awareness regarding water quality concerns, including the identification of agencies'
responsibilities in the implementation of educational programs.
N. As necessary, hearing appeals of decisions made by the Areawide Water Quality Board
regarding the Plan.
EXHIBIT B:
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AREAWIDE WATER QUALITY BOARD
The Areawide Water Quality Board's (AWQB) principal responsibilities under the Plan are to
monitor and oversee all aspects of Plan implementation, to coordinate inter-agency management
activities, to assist local communities in water pollution control efforts, and to serve as an
advocate of local concerns at the state and federal levels. In the first year's program, much of
the AWQB's efforts will be organizational in nature. However, once fully established, the AWQB will
perform a variety of functions and administrative services including:
A. Monitor and assist Designated Management Agencies in performing their Plan implementation
responsibilities.
B. Monitor the implementation of programs and practices for point and nonpoint source
water pollution control.
C. Review and comment on water quality related federal grant applications.
D. Review and comment on applications for water quality related state permits and licenses
to assure their issuance in conformance with the Plan. Work with applicants as necessary to achieve
Plan compliance.
E. Review proposed major development plans for water quality impacts and prepare and
forward comments to appropriate state and local agencies.
F. Assist, to the extent feasible, Designated Management Agencies in obtaining funding
necessary for Water QualityManagement Plan implementation.
G. Hear and attempt to resolve conflicts related to the Plan.
H. Sample water quality for Plan compliance.
I. Recommend Plan modifications to the Continuing Planning Agency.
J. Review local plans and zoning ordinances upon request by local governments to insure
that ground and surface waters are adequately protected from impact of future unsewered residential
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development. Advise local communities of planning or zoning changes necessary to protect surface
and groundwater.
K. Establish a regional data base and conduct, in cooperation with county health depart-
ments, an analysis of septic system treatment efficiencies and failures.
L. Consider support of state legislation to correct statutory and management defic[encles
relative to reducing pollution from sanitary landfills including modifications fostering a more
precise division of responsibilities among involved agencies.
M. Review site plans of proposed landfill sites for water quality impact and prepare and
forward comments to appropriate federal, state, and local agencies.
N. In cooperation with responsible state and local agencies, encourage and, where necessary,
in water quality monitoring on the identified landfill sites which are determined to have a high
potential water quality impact.
0. Support legislation to correct deficiencies in the present system regulating the handling
and disposal of liquid industrial wastes.
P. Serve as a regional ombudsman for water quality related problems with the state.
Q. Evaluate the effectiveness of voluntary farm planning methods and determine the need for
enforcement of agricultural land management practices.
Moved by McConnell supported by Patterson the report be accepted and Resolution #8792
be adopted.
Moved by Peterson supported by Roth the resolution be referred back to the Finance
Committee.
AYES: Moxley, Murphy, Patterson, Peterson, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunasktss,
Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore‘ (20)
NAYS: Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Kelly. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was referred to the Finance
Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8793 - FUNDING FOR SEWER TAP IN CHARGE - CHILDREN'S VILLAGE SCHOOL
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 #8793 and finds $7,985 necessary to fund the tap in cost. The Finance Committee finds
$7,985 available in the Capital Program Utilities portion for the tap in.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
"Misc. 8793
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: FUNDING FOR SEWER TAP-IN CHARGE - CHILDREN'S VILLAGE SCHOOL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Children's Village School, currently under construction and nearing completion
is funded by a Federal Grant; and
WHEREAS the Sewer Tap-In Charge by the Township of Waterford is not included in said
Grant; and
WHEREAS this portion of the project has been included in the 1979 proposed Capital Program-
Utilities Section.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the amount of $7,985.00 be and is hereby allocated to
the Department of Central Services to cover the cost of the Sewer Tap-In Charge.
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 McConnell supported by Fortino the report be accepted and Resolution #8793 be
adopted.
AYES: Murphy, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon,
Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt,
Montante, Moore, Moxley. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8793
was adopted.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr, Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 118795 - ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CIRCUIT COURT TEMPORARY FACILITIES
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 #8795 and finds an additional $8,000 necessary to fund the temporary facilities for the
New Circuit Court Judges. The Finance Committee finds $8,000 available from the Miscellaneous
remodeling item in the 1979 Capital Program; said funds to be made available to provide subject
temporary quarters.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L, Murphy, Chairperson
"Misc. 8795
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR TEMPORARY CIRCUIT COURTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution 118712 as adopted by the Board of Commissioners on
December 21, 1978, provided a 5I0,000.00 appropriation for the purchase of constructing temporary
courtrooms for the Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court, the County Executive and the Board of Commissioners sub-
sequently agree to relinquish space to be utilized for staff offices for each new Judge; and
WHEREAS these additional areas were in fact renovated to accomodate offices for each of
the three (3) additional Judges and their staff; and
WHEREAS such renovations were not anticipated at the time of the original appropriation,
since it was not know where the staff offices would be located; and
WHEREAS it was necessary to provide adequate office space on an immediate basis to allow
these Courts to be functional on January 2, 1979.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an additional $8,000.00 be and is hereby allocated to
the Department of Central Services to cover the cost incurred in renovating the above described
areas for Circuit Court offices.
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 McConnell supported by Roth the report be accepted and Resolution #8795 be
adopted.
AYES: Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Price, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss,
Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore,
Moxley, Murphy. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8795
was adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8794 - AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR TRUSTY CAMP ELECTRICAL
IMPROVEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #8794 and finds no funds are
required at this time. Award of a contract for subject work will require a Board Resolution and
appropriation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
"Misc. 8794
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR TRUSTY CAMP ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department is providing a vocational training program from inmates
at the Trusty Camp, utilizing such equipment as welders, kilns, lathes, bench saws, drill presses,
planers, and a variety of portable tools; and
WHEREAS the buildings being utilized for such training are not properly wired for the
variety of power equipment necessary for the vocational program; and
WHEREAS it is recommended that these buildings be properly wired to meet the local
electrical code as well as the needs of the program.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Central Services he and is hereby
authorized to receive bids for the electrical improvements and a report thereon be made to this
Board after receipt and tabulation of such bids.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this project be so designed as not to exceed the cost of
520,000.00.
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"
adopted.
Moved by McConnell supported by Roth the report be accepted and Resolution #8794 be
AYES: Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Ounaskiss,
Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante,
Moore, Moxley, Patterson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8794
was adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE 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 Grant and
finds:
I) 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 purpose of
implementing the Oakland County EMS Plan,
2) The Grant covers the period from July 1, 1979 through June 30, 1980,
3) Composed entirely of Federal Funds, the total Grant being applied for is $44,900, of
which $23,600 is for Communications, $13,000 for Medical Control, and $8,300 for Training as per the
attached budget,
4) Application or acceptance of the subject Grant does not obligate the County to future
commitment,
5) There is no assurance that Federal funding will be continued beyond June 30, 1980.
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 Grants Procedures.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
Copy of Budget on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Misc. 8816
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: SUBMISSION OF EMS 1204-1 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 regarding EMS
activities in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners per Miscellaneous Resolution #8421 and
#8623 has accepted $230,460 as Oakland County's share of 1203-1 and 1203-11 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 1204-1 funds for the period
of July 1, 1979 through June 30, 1980; and
WHEREAS the EMS Council has reviewed the attached budget for $44,900 which does not 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 Department of Health, Education and
Welfare for 1204-1 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 authorize the
filing of an application to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for 1204-1 funds 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 application; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EMS/Disaster Control 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 Patterson the report be accepted and the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler,
Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy,
Page, Patterson, Perinoff. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and the resolution
was adopted.
Misc. 8817
By Mr. Hoot
14 RE: C.E.T.A. TITLE 111: HELP THROUGH INDUSTRY RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT (HIRE 11) MODIFICATION
NO. 2
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6546
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
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepted HIRE 11 funds in the amount of
$782,888 by Resolution Nos. 8622 and 8498; and
WHEREAS the planned administrative funding of 11% is not sufficient to support the required
and approved staff positions necessary to meet the performance standards contained in this grant; and
WHEREAS an increase in the administrative funding to the maximum allowable of 20% will
permit adequate manpower to implement and administer this program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
modification of the Help through Industry Retraining and Employment (HIRE 11) via Modification No. 2
consistent with the attached budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a quarterly report for review of performance objectives will
be submitted to the Public Services Committee and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be and is hereby
authorized to sign said modification.
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.
Moved by Hoot supported by Price the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Peterson, Price, Roth, DiGiovanni, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart,
Hoot, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson,
Perinoff, Pernick. (23)
NAYS: Aaron. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8818
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: THE SHORT FORM C.E.T.A. FISCAL YEAR 1979 SUMMER YOUTH PLAN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6546 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
WHEREAS the Department of Labor has required C.E.T.A. Prime Sponsor to immediately submit a
"short form" plan for the Fiscal Year 1979 Summer Youth Plan. This plan to be modified in April to
include an expanded summary of all activities for the Summer Youth Program; and
WHEREAS this "short form" plan allows the limited use of carry-over Summer Youth funds
from fiscal year 1978 for the preparation of the summer programs as approved by the Department of
Labor in an amount not to exceed $107,174.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorize the
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funding of the CETA Fiscal Year 1979 short form Summer Youth Plan consistent with the attached
program summary and budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a quarterly written report for review of performance
objectives will be submitted to the Public Services Committee of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be and is
hereby authorized to sign said contracts for an amount not to exceed that indicated in the
attached budgets.
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 Budgets on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hoot supported by Kelly the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Price, Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsllne,
Hobart, Hoot, 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.
Misc. 8819
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: RECAPTURE/REALLOCATION OF CETA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT :FUNDS, FISCAL YEAR 1978
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6546
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
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the recapture and reallocation
of Titles 11, VI Sustaining and VI Special Projects by Resolution #8666, dated October 10, 1978;
and
WHEREAS this resolution was to insure funding was available to all participating units
to avoid layoffs prior to September 30, 1978; and
WHEREAS participating units had ninety days to submit all final reimbursement requests
for fiscal year 1978 and no unspent funds were permitted to be retained for fiscal year 1979
expenditure; and
WHEREAS the final accounting conducted at the end of the ninety days indicates that
shortages and overages existed on September 30, 1978.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
recapture and reallocation of CETA public service employment funds in accordance with the attached
schedule so that all final fiscal year 1978 reimbursement requests may be paid and any excess funds
recaptured.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED quarterly written progress reports will be submitted 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 Budgets on file in the County Clerk's Office,
Moved by Hoot supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Roth, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart,
Hoot, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page,
Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8820
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: TITLE 11 REALLOCATION OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICE CONTRACT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6546
applied for and was granted the designation as Prime Sponsor by the U.S. Department of Labor to
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administer the provisions of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved the allocation of $5,000 to
Lakeside Community Health, Inc. for Supportive Services under Title ii by Miscellaneous Resolution
No, 8609,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
redesignation of $5,000 from Lakeside Community Health, Inc. to North Oakland Medical Center for the ,
fiscal year 1979.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a quarterly written progress report for review of performance
objectives will be submitted to the Public Services Committee and the Oakland County Board of Commis-
sioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners be and is hereby
authorized to sign said contract(s) for North Oakland Medical Center for an amount not greater than
$5,000.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairperson
Moved by Hoot supported by Murphy the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Di Oovanni, Dunaskiss, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly, Lewand,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson, Roth, (21)
NAYS: Doyon, Fortino, Moore, Price. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8821
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: ADJUSTMENTS FOR C,E,T.A. TITLE 1 and Ill OJT CONTRACTS IN VARIANCE TO APPROVED RESOLUTIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6546 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
WHEREAS a number of sub-contractors with OJT contracts did not expend the entire amount
of the contract as approved and has resulted in funds available for recapture (Attachment A); and
WHEREAS some OJT contracts were in excess of approved resolution as a result of clerical
error (Attachment A); and
WHEREAS the clerical errors in the contracts alluded to herein represent less than one
thousandth of one percent of total contracts written to date (Attachment B), and
WHEREAS internal procedures have been initiated to reduce the future possibility of such :
errors (Attachment C).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
recapture of unexpended funds and adjust other contracts that are in variance to approved
resolutions in accordance with the attached schedule.
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 Attachments on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hoot supported by Murphy the resolution be adopted.
AYES: DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly,
Lewand, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,
Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Aaron. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8797 - ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION 1979 BUDGET REVISIONS
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 #8797 and finds the variance between the Animal Control Division 1979 Adopted Budget
and the 1979 Revised Budget is $1,556.
The cost increase is due to a one-time capital acquisition of $9,100 for an additional
truck in accordance with Section G of the Vehicle Policy. Annual savings without the additional
vehicle are expected to be $7,544 and are expected to repeat themselves in the future.
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The Finance Committee finds the $1,556 available in the 1979 Contingent Fund, said funds
are to be transferred to the Animal Control 1979 Budget and the line-items revisions are to be
consistent with the attached schedule.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Chairperson
"Misc. 8797
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION 1979 BUDGET REVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
-Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #8739
adopted the 1979 County budget; and
WHEREAS the 1979 County budget included, in part, a budget for the Animal Control
Division; and
WHEREAS the Manager of the Animal Control Division assumed that post in late 1978; and
WHEREAS the adopted Animal Control Division budget was based essentially on straight line
projections and in expectation that the new Manager of the Animal Control Division would need
additional time to prepare an adequate 1979 budget; and
WHEREAS the goals and objectives for this division have been carefully analyzed and
developed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the division.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners amends the
revised 1979 budget for the Animal Control Division consistent with the attached narrative and
budget;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Manager of the Animal Control Division present
written quarterly progress 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"
Dopy of Narrative and Budget on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hoot supported by Peterson the report be accepted and Resolution #8797 be
adopted.
AYES: Doyon, Dunaskiss, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell,
McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson,
Price, Aaron, DiGiovanni. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution
#8797 was adopted.
Mr. Perinoff gave notice that, at the next meeting of the Board, he will make a motion
to discharge the Public Services Committee from consideration of Miscellaneous Resolution #8807 -
Oakland County Organized Crime Strike Force.
Misc. 8822
By Mr. Page
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY POSITION ON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES "STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN" ON
THE CLEAN AIR ACT (PUBLIC LAW 95-95)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in August of 1977, the Congress of the United States approved amendments to the
Clean Air Act, known as Public Law 95-95; and
WHEREAS Section 121 of said law specifies that the State of Michigan, in carrying out the
requirements of the law, shall provide "a satisfactory process of consultation with general purpose
local governments, designated organizations of elected officials of local governments..."; and
WHEREAS Section 174(a) of the law specifies that the State of Michigan and elected
officials of affected local governments shall "jointly determine which elements of a revised
implementation plan will be planned for an implemented or enforced by the State and which such
elements shall be planned for and implemented or enforced by local governments..."; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan, acting through the Department of Natural Resources, prepared
a "State Implementation Plan" pursuant to the Clean Air Act amendments of 1977, and have prepared
such a Plan in violation of Section 121 and Section 174 of the law in that there was little, if any,
consultation with local officials acting through the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and
no "joint determination" of the role of the State government and the role of local government in
complying with the mandates of the law; and
WHEREAS in preparing such a revised State Implementation Plan the Department of Natural
Resources has ignored the political, social and economic aspects of the plan, all to the detriment
of local governments in Southeast Michigan,
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 15, 1979 93
AND WHEREAS the County of Oakland will be adversely affected should the draft State
Implementation Plan be approved by the Governor and by the Environmental Protection Agency;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland opposes the approval of the draft
State Implementation Plan for Air Quality as proposed by the Department of Natural Resources in its
hearing held February 14, 1979, in Southeast Michigan, and demands that the State of Michigan, should
it continue to act through the Department of Natural Resources, comply with the relevant provisions
of the law requiring a definitive and joint role for local officials in the creation and implementation
of a revised plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland formally indicate its difference in
viewpoint with the Department of Natural Resources and urges the Governor of the State of Michigan
to take the appropriate steps to insure that the role of local officials in the resolution of
environmental issues shall be fostered and encouraged by the departments of the government of the
State of Michigan.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the Governor, Department
of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Agency, Michigan Association of Counties, National
Association of Counties, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, and State Senators and
Representatives from Oakland County.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Robert W. Page, Commissioner - District #13
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
Misc. 8823
By Mr. Doyon
IN RE: ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS because of the growth and complexity of county government, citizens are initially
confused in obtaining information or gaining solutions to problems with county services; and
WHEREAS many overlapping informational services are now being performed by county personnel; ,
and
WHEREAS no one person or division is responsible for resolving citizen complaints or
mediating overlapping services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Office of Public Assistance be established in the
office of County Executive to combine all existing informational services under the direction of a
newly established classification of Director of Public Assistance (Ombudsman), within existing
personnel.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James A. Doyon, Commissioner - District #10
Alexander C. Perinoff, Commissioner - District #21
Moved by Doyon supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 8824
By Mr. Doyon
IN RE: SUPPORT OF A NINE MEMBER NON-PARTISAN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is on record in support of a nine member
Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of all the residents of Oakland County to have each
member elected from nine equally populated areas so as to give equal access to all levels of county
government; and
WHEREAS due to a past history of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, partisan
political turmoil regarding appointments denies the concept of equal access to all levels of
government.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record
in support of a NON-PARTISAN Board of Commissioners from nine equally populated districts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to all Oakland County
Legislators and the Governor of the State of Michigan for needed changes in the State Law to
implement this resolution.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James A. Doyon, Commissioner - District #10
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee.
Mr. Murphy objected to the referral.
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The Chairperson stated those in favor of sustaining the objection vote 'yes and those
opposed vote 'no'.
AYES: Dunaskiss, Gabler, Hobart, Hoot, McConnell, McDonald, Montante, Moxley, Murphy,
Page, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, DiGiovanni. (14)
NAYS: Fortino, Gorsline, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, Moffitt, Moore, Perinoff, Price, Aaron,
Doyon. (11)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the objection was sustained and the resolution
was not referred.
Misc. 8825
By Mr. Moore
IN RE: ENDORSEMENT OF PONTIAC SILVERDOME STADIUM AS SUPERBOWL SITE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS bids will be made to the National Football League in New York City in March of
1979 by several cities desiring to attract a future Superbowi game; and
WHEREAS representatives from Pontiac and greater metropolitan Detroit area and the state
will support Pontiac Silverdome's effort to secure the Superbowl game; and
WHEREAS the great County of Oakland, Michigan, offers many advantages such as the greatest
concentration of pro-football fans in the country in a radius of 600 miles, many fine hotels and
winter sports, recreation and entertainment experiences which in the 16-mile radius of Pontiac can
match any other city; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland, Michigan, urges the National Football League owners to
consider holding the event in the Pontiac Silverdome which contains more than 80.000 seats, and is
the largest covered stadium in the country and possesses all the inducements for the top pro-
football event.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, does hereby
proclaim that the Pontiac Silverdome is superior, adequate, and is the logical location for a
Superbowl game sponsored by the National Football League,
Mr. Chairperson, we the undersigned move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Walter L. Moore, Commissioner - District #7
Paul E. Kasper, Mat J. Dunaskiss
Hubert Price, Jr.
Moved by Moore supported by Kasper the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of
the resolution.
AYES: Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lewand, McConnell, McDonald,
Moffitt, Montante, Moore, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Aaron,
DiGiovanni, Doyon, Dunaskiss. (25)
NAYS: None.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 8d26
By Mr. Price
IN RE: TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEMBERS OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is belived that members of the Board of Commissioners should continue to be
eligible to be reimbursed for tuition for courses that relate to the Commissioners functions
presently performed by them.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that members of the Board of Commissioners shall be eligible
for tuition reimbursement upon completion of the following procedures:
1. Tuition reimbursement must be requested by the commissioner in writing on a form
available in the Board of Commissioners' administrative offices.
2. The Commissioner must indicate how the course is related to the functions presently
performed by him as a County Commissioner.
3. The request for tuition reimbursement shall be made to the Chairperson of the Board
of Commissioners. If the Chairperson disapproves the request, the commissioner may appeal to the
Board of Commissioners. Such appeal shall be placed before the Board of Commissioners at its
meeting next following the disapproval as a special order of business.
4. Fourteen affirmative votes shall be required to reverse the decision of the Chairperson
and approve the tuition reimbursement.
5. Tuition reimbursement shall not include any other expense such as books, transportation
to and from school, meals, lodging, activity or any other fees.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 15, 1979 95
6. Tuition reimbursement shall be limited to amounts provided under Oakland County Merit
System Rule 20, Section 5.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Hubert Price, Jr., Commissioner - District #8
John J. McDonald, Walter Moore
Moved by Price supported by Fortino the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Kelly, Lewand, Moore, Patterson, Pernick, Price. Aaron. DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino.
NAYS: Gabler, Gorsline, Hobart, Hoot, Kasper, McConnell, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley,
Murphy, Page, Peterson, Dunaskiss. (13)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and the General
Government Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 8827
By Mr. DiGiovanni
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO ACT 53 OF THE PUBLIC AXTS OF 1974 (MISS DIG)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Public Act 53 of 1974 is an act to protect the public safety by providing for
notices to public utilities by persons excavating or discharging explosives near underground
Facilities; and
WHEREAS a public utility served with such notice is required to locate and mark the
location of such underground facility;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
recommends that Act 53 of the Public Acts of 1974 be amended to provide where the public utility
marks the location of underground facilities and fails to provide the proper location or all of
the locations of such underground facilities in the vicinity and damage results to such under-
ground facility that the cost to repair such damage be borne by the public utility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to all the
county legislators and the county legislative agent.
I, John R. DiGiovanni, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
John R. DiGiovanni, Commissioner - District #9
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
Moved by Gorsline supported by Moxley the Board adjourn until March I, 1979 at 9:30 A.M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 12:10 P.M.
Lynn D. Allen Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Clerk Chairperson
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