HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1977.01.06 - 7431OAKLAND COUNTY
Lioard Of Commissioners
MEETING
JANUARY SESSION
January 6, 1977
Meeting called to order by Lynn D. Alien, County Clerk and Register of Deeds at 10:30 A. M. in the
Court House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan
Invocation given by Henry W. Hoot.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson,
Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox. (27)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Moved by McDonald supported by Page the Temporary Rules be adopted. The Rules are the same with
two (2) exceptions:
Rule XI-E, there is no Lay Over to the next regular Board meeting so that certain matters can be
considered that day.
Rule XV, AMENDMENT OF RULES - Last year Amendments to the Rules required the affirmative vote of
sixteen (16) members and has now been changed to fourteen (14) members.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy,
Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox, (15)
NAYS: Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Simson. (11)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk called for nominations for Temporary Chairman,
Mrs. Moffitt nominated Henry W. Hoot. Mr. Patterson seconded the nomination.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Murphy that now he closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Hoot declared elected Temporary Chairman and escorted to the Chair.
- Nominations in order for Permanent Chairman.
Mr. Page nominated Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. Mrs. Moffitt seconded the nomination.
Mr. Pernick nominated Alexander C. Perinoff. Mrs. Fortino seconded the nomination.
Moved by Montante supported by Murphy the nominot ions be closed.
A soli Ic ient mdfority bovinu voted therefor, the mot Ian air led,
Moved by Perinoff supported by Pernick that a secret ballot vote he taken for Chalrmon.
Mr. Kasper requested a roll call vote.
Vote on secret ballot:
AYES: Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Simson,
Wilcox. (12)
NAYS: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy,
Page, Patterson, Peterson. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron - Betty J. Fortino
Daly - Betty J. Fortino
DiCiovanni - Betty J. Fortino
Doyon - Betty J. Fortino
Fortino - Betty J. Fortino
Gabler - Lillian V. Moffitt
Gorsline - Lillian V. Moffitt
Hoot - Lillian V. Moffitt
Kasper - Lillian V. Moffitt
Kelly - Betty J. Fortino
Lanni - Lillian V. Moffitt
McConnell - Lillian V. Moffitt
McDonald - Lillian V. Moffitt
Moffitt - Lillian V. Moffitt
Montante - Lillian V. Moffitt
Moxley Lillian V. Moffitt
Murphy - Lillian V. Moffitt
Olson - Betty J. Fortino
Page - Lillian V. Moffitt
Patterson - Lillian V. Moffitt
Perinoff - Betty J. Fortino
Pernick - Betty J. Fortino
Peterson - Lillian V. Moffitt
Price - Betty J. Fortino
Simson - Betty J. Fortino
Wilcox - Lillian V. Moffitt
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The roll call vote for Chairman was as follows:
Aaron - Alexander C. Perinoff
Daly - Alexander C. Perinoff
DiGiovanni - Alexander C. Perinoff
Dovon - Alexander C. Perinoff
tino - Alexander C. Perinoff
G ler - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
C rsline - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
ncot - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
per - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Kelly - Alexander C. Perinoff
Lanni - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
McConnell - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
McDonald - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Moffitt - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Montante - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Mc 'l - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Murphy - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Olson - Alexander G. Ferinoff
Page - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Patterson - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Perinoff - Alexander C. Perinoff
Pernick - Alexander C. Perinoff
Peterson - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Price - Alexander C. Perinoff
Simson - Alexander C. Perinoff
Wilcox - Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. - 15
Alexander C. Per inoff - 11
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. declared elected Chairman and escorted to the Chair.
Nominations in order for Vice Chairman.
Dr. Montante nominated Lillian V. Moffitt. Mr. Murphy seconded the nomination.
Mr. Daly nominated Betty J. Fortino. Mr. Perinoff seconded the nomination.
Moved by Murphy supported by Gorsline the nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Lillian V. Moffitt - 15
Betty J. Fortino - II
Lillian V. Moffitt declared elected Vice Chairperson and escorted to the Chair.
Chairman Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., appointed the following persons to the General Government
Imittee:
Chairman: Robert W. Page Vice Chairman: James E. Lanni
Members: Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., John H. Peterson, Robert H. Gorsline, John J. McDonald, Dennis
Aaron, Lawrence R. Pernick, Niles E. Olson, Alexander C. Perinoff.
Moved by Gorsline supported by Pernick the Board concurs with the appointments made by the Chair.
AYES: Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni,
:onnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson,
ice, Simson, Wilcox. (25)
RAYS: Olson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were approved.
Daniel T. Murphy, Oakland County Executive, gave an information statement to the Commissioners
garding the strike by some of the County employees.
Discussion followed.
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Clerk read a letter from Representative Melvin L. Larsen thanking the Be rdfor a copy of
Resolution #7753 sent to him. (Placed on file)
Clerk read letter from Christian F. Powell resigning as a member of the Board of Institutions,
effective immediately.
Clerk read a letter of thanks from the members of the Committee Clerk's office. (Place on file)
Clerk read letter from Daniel T. Murphy recommending additional reorganization within the county
. government.
Clerk read letter from Daniel T. Murphy recommending the position of Director of Special 'rejects
be eliminated.
Mr. McDonald stated the Civil Counsel had been asked for a ruling on the legality of the appoint-
ments made at. the December 2nd and December 16th meetings for the Board of Institutions, Area Agency oh
Aging, Sanitary Code Appeals Board and the Airport Committee. The Civil Counsel ruled the appointments
void, so therefore, t.he following persons were being appointed to these boards:
Board of Institutions - Marilyn Gosling
Area Agency on Aging - Richard Vogt
Sanitary Code Appeals Board - Thomas Violante and Ronald Cooley
Airport Committee - William Patterson, Wallace Gabler and Niles• Olson.
Discussion followed,
The Chairman referred the appointments to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
The Chairman declared a 10 minute recess.
The Board reconvened at 12:00 Noon,
Misc 7781
By Mr. Page
IN RE: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - JAMES W e HUNT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, James W. Hunt retires as Director of Juvenile Services for Oakland County Probate.
Court after 39 years of devoted service and dedication in the interests of children both delinquent and
neglected; and
WHEREAS, James W. Hunt was employed by the Oakland County Juvenile Court since 1937, served as
Recreational Supervisor for 10 years, Juvenile Court Probation Officer 1949 to 1951, Assistant Director
1951 to 1953, and was appointed Director of the Juvenile Court in 1953; and
WHEREAS, during the period of his directorship a number of progressive programs were developed
by the judges and staff such as Parent Education Classes, construction of Children's Village, an extensive
Youth Assistance Program, and he was a founder and member of the Board of Directors of Camp Oakland, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, James W. Hunt is a Charter Member of the Board of Directors and a consultant for the
Childrens Charter of the Courts of Michigan, Inc., past President of Michigan Juvenilo Court Ofricers
Association, long-time member of the Oakland County Retirement Commission, and Charter President ()I lhe
Oakland County Credit Union.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby extends
commendation to James W. Hunt for his dedicated County service in the interests of the wards of the
Juvenile Court, his many innovative ideas and programs that provided vocational and remedial training
for neglected and delinquent young people inorder that they may become useful members of society.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board extends best wishes for future success to James W. Hunt
in his retirement.
Attested to this 6th Day of January, 1977, at Pontiac, Michigan
Wallace F. Gabler, Chairman
Lillian V. Moffitt, Vice Chairman
Moved by Page supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was unanimously adopted.
Misc. 7782
By Mr. Page
IN RE: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" MARCHING BAND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Lakeland High School "Eagles" Marching Band was invited to participate in the
Festivities surrounding the King Orange Jamboree and the Orange Bowl football game in Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, this young, but distinguished musical organization wonthe hearts of all who witnessed
their performances, including a vast television audience; and
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WHEREAS, the bar, m ml-orc, their parents and friends raised the funds necessary to pay for the
journey to Florida, a sum i 7 t.--30,000; and
WHEREAS, the. spirit . td dedication of the band members, their parents and friends are credits
tC tt,e, entire. Huron Valley coLmunity.
NOV TITUFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners extends its warmest
c9mmendations tc lie Lakeland High School "Eagles " Marchin9 Band for representing the citizens of Oakland
County and mi hi bly at the King Orange Jamboree and Orange Bowl football game in Miami,
Florida, from D , 71 to January 1. 1977; and
FUR PE.' E If e L,ED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Bard and its fine
Di ,-ector, Barney
Attest(d to this 6th day of January 1977, A.D., at 'Pontiac, Michigan.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Wallace F. Cabler, Jr., Chairman
Lillian V. Moffitt, Vice ChairMan
Robert H. Gorsline, Commissioner Dist. 2
Robert A. McConnell, Commissioner Dist.25
Moved by Page supported by Gors line the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was unanimously adopted.
Moved by Page supported by Murphy the Standing Committeesof the Board be composed of the
following members:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chr.rm:-n: Paul E. Kasper • Vice Chairman: Dennis Murphy
N. s: Moxley, Moffitt, Hoot, Lanni, Roth, Fortino, Perinoff, Pernick
GE NI GOVERNMENT
Chairman: Robert W. Page Vice Chairman: James E. Lanni
Members: Gabler, Peterson, Gorsline, McDonald, Aaron, Pernick, Olson, Perinoff
HEAITH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Chairman: Joseph R. Montante Vice Chairman: John H. Peterson
Members: Patterson, McDonald, Murphy, McConnell, Aaron, Daly, Kelly, Fortino
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Chairman: John J. McDonald Vice Chairman: Robert. H. Gorsline
Members: Moffitt, Kasper, Hoot, McConnell, Olson, Doyon, Price, Daly
PLANNING AND BUILDING
Chairman: Richard R. Wilcox . Vice Chairman: 'Robert A. McConnell
Members Moxley, Patterson, Montante, Peterson, DiGiovanni, Simson, Doyon, Roth
PUBLIC SERVICES
Chairman: Henry W. Hoot Vice Chairman: Will T. Patterson
Members: Moxley, Lanni, Gorsline, Wilcox, Kelly, Price, DiGiovanni,,Simson
Moved by Pernik supported by Daly the appointments be amended to share the responsibilities
of Chairman and Vice Chairman between both parties. The following are nominated as Vice Chairman of the
various committees:
FINANCE: Lawrence R. Pernick PERSONNEL: Hubert Price, Jr.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT: Dennis M. Aaron PLANNING AND BUILDING: Kenneth Roth
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES: Betty J. Fortino PUBLIC SERVICES: John R. DiGiovanni
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth,
Simson. (12)
NAYS: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley,
Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on appointments:
AYES: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley,
Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox. (15)
RAYS: Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simson,
Aaron. (12)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were confirmed.
The Chairman declared a recess for 30 minutes for the committees to meet.
The Board reconvened at 1:25 P. M.
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Misc. 7783
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: CREATION OF THE POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - ADMINISTRATION FOR lilt
COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS through a review of the current administrative staff, the County Executive ho ,,
determined that an additional administrative position, to be filled by the appointment of the County
Executive, is required,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 'position and classification of Executive Officer
Administration be established with an annual salary of $35;000.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 7784
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: DELETION OF THREE (3) POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County Executive is in the process of conducting a careful review of the
staffing requirements of all Executive Departments; and
WHEREAS it has been determined to date that the following positions of Works Project
Coordinator in Administration, Chief of Substance Abuse, Training, Research and Evaluation in the
Health Department, and a Pathologist in the Medical Care Facility are no longer required in the
current organization of the Department of Human Services; and
WHEREAS these positions are presently vacant and the future needs for such services seem
remote; and
WHEREAS the deletion of these positions would amount to an annual budget reduction of
$49,788,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the positions of Work Project Coordinator, Chief of
Substance Abuse, Training, Research and Evaluation, and a Pathologist be deleted from the 1977
Budget of the Department of Human Services.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee.
Mr. Pernick objected to the referral.
The Chairman stated those in favor of sustaining the objection vote "yes" and those opposed
vote "no".
AYES: Di Giovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly, Period I, Pernik, Price, Roth, Simon, Aaron,
Daly. (11)
NAYS: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley,
Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox. (15)
PASS: Olson. (I)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the objection was not sustained.
The resolution was referred to the Personnel Committee.
Misc. 7785
By Mr. Page
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF INSTITUTIONS, AREA AGENCY ON AGING, SANITARY CODE APPEAL BOARD
AND AIRPORT COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS certain appointments were made to certain Boards and Committees at the December 2nd
and December 16th meetings; and
WHEREAS Civil Counsel has ruled that these appointments have been declared void.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following people be appointed to fill those appoint-
ments declared void.
1. BOARD OF INSTITUTIONS - Marilyn Gosling - for a term to expire December 31, 1979.
2. AREA AGENCY ON AGING - Richard Vogt.
3. SANITARY CODE APPEALS BOARD - Thomas Violante and Ronald Cooley - for terms to expire
December 31, 1979.
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4. AIRPORT COMMITTEE - William Patterson, Wallace Gabler and Niles Olson.
Mr. Chairman, the General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman
The Chairman referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 7786
By Mr. Page
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF FRED D. HOUGHTEN TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, on December 2nd, 1976, did appoint
Eugene Kuthy to the Oakland County Road Commission; and
WHEREAS on December 13, 1976, Mr. Kuthy was notified of his appointment by the Oakland County
Clerk; and
WHEREAS M.C.L.A. 224.7 requires that any person elected or appointed County Road Commis-
sioner shall, within ten days after being notified in writing by the Clerk of such County of his
election or appointment, take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and file the same with
said Clerk"; and
WHEREAS Mr. Kuthy failed to comply with the provision of said law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners do hereby appoint
Fred D. Houghten to the remaining unexpired term of office with the Oakland County Road Commission.
Mr. Chairman, the General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
'GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman
The Chairman referred the resolution to the General Government Committee.
Mr. Perinoff objected to the referral. Mr. Perinoff stated that Mr. Kuthy had already
taken the Oath and posted the bond and there was no vacancy on the Road Commission.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman stated it takes 14 votes to sustain the objection. A "yes" vote will sustain
the objections:
AYES: Doyon, Fortino, Kelly, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simson, Aaron, Daly,
DiGiovanni. (II)
NAYS: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley,
Murphy, Price, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox. (15)
PASS: Olson. (1)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the objection was not sustained and the
resolution was referred to .the General Government Committee.
Misc. 7787
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE 1977 BUDGET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 1977 Oakland County Budget was not approved by the present Board of Commissioners;
and
WHEREAS legal problems exist regarding implementation of some parts of the 1977 Budget and
serious practical problems exist regarding implementation of other parts; and
WHEREAS the present Board of Commissioners disagrees with the de facto car policy established
by the former Board of Commissioners and wishes, within 90 days, to establish within the budget trans-
portation funds which meet transportation needs in the most cost conscious and feasible manner possible;
WHEREAS the present Board of Commissioners believes legitimate salary and wage demands by
Oakland County employees should be met, and the means for meeting these demands should be clearly
established within the salaries reserve portion of the budget, so that Oakland County emPloyees will be
assured that the same consideration is being given to their needs as would be given by the private
business sector; and
WHEREAS the 1977 Budget includes certain federal "countercyclical" funds which do not exist
at this time, and which almost certainly will not exist in the future, and the budgeting of non-
existent funds runs counter to sound business managment; and
and
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WHEREAS funds budgeted for senior citizen and nutrition needs in the 1977 Budget are
illusionary in that no logical means exists by which to insure that those funds are' expended in the
manner intended, thereby creating, the false- impression that these budget items would meet senior
citizen and nutrition needs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE° that the Oakland County 1977 Budget Report be amended as
follows:
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The total budget has increased over the County Executive's
recommendation mainly due to the addition of $1,100,000 of
Federal countercyclical funds and a $225,000 increase in
year end balance due to the carry forward of the remaining
balance of Solid Waste funds bringing total revenues to
$67,280,269.
The Budget presented by the Finance Committee includes the
following variances from the County Executive's recommen-
dation.
The budget as amended by the Board of Commissioners in-
cludes the following variances from the County Executive's
recommendation.
Program Improvements •
1) Five thousand dollars is appropriated in the Friend
of the Court budget for printing of a client informa-
tion booklet, rout thousand dollars is appropriated
for an improved telephone system.
3) One hundred and lilty thousand dollars ($150,000) was
added to the Health Department budget for program im-
provements.
4) The Social Services Administration budget was increased
by $5,500. Four thousand dollars was for their annual
Association dues and $1,500 for an increase in their
Travel and Conference expense allowance. Also, $8,800
of C.E.T.A. funds were designated for an emergency food
coordinator position.
4) The Social Services Administration budget was increased
by $4,000 for their annual Association dues. Also,
their request for $8,800 of C.E.T.A. monies to fund an
emergency food coordinator position was referred to the
Human Resources Committee for study and recommlendation.
5) One hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) was
added to the non-departmental appropriation section of
the budget for an audit of the County by a C.P.A. firm.
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Delete 2 6) Fifty Thousand dollars ($50,000) was appropriated for
the development of programs for senior citizens.
Delete 2 7) Twenty Five thousand dollars ($25,000) was appropriated
for the development of nutrition programs.
Delete 2 9) Twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) was added to
the office of Management and Budget for staffing im-
provements.
Delete 2 11) The Sheriff's Department budget is increased by
$125,000 for the development of a program of assistance
to the Prosecutor's Organized Crime Strike Force.
Delete 2 12) Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) is
made available for transfer to the Oakland County Road
Commission to be used for matching local and Road
Commission funds for road improvement programs.
Delete 2 13) County funds in the amount of $18,111 were made
available in the Library budget for continuation of
Jail Library Services in the event that grant funding
is discontinued.
Delete 2 14) Forty three "other sources" positions are established
in the Drain Commissioner's Office to enable the Drain
Commissioner to carry out the responsibilities assigned
Program Reductions and Eliminations
Delete 3 2) Clerk/Register's budget line-item for printing of the
County Directory was reduced by $4,400.
Delete 3 4) Memberships, Dues and Publications in the Purchasing
Division budget were reduced by $750.
Delete 3 5) The appropriation for the Oakland County Pioneer and
Historical Society was reduced by $1,000.
Delete 3 7) The position of Public Information Officer was reduced
to a part-time or contractual position at $10,000.
Delete 3 9) The Coordinator of Management Information Systems
position was eliminated.
Delete 3 10) The Planning Division budget was reduced by four
positions.
Delete 3 II) All vacant "other sources" positions in the D.P.W.
are to be eliminated.
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Delete 3 12) The salary of the Directrr , - .• . -ol and Civil Defense
was reduced by $9,000 to mak i . ,r-.H in.ition.
Delete 3 13) The Summer Employment Progra • S2000, thus
keeping this program in line vin• -
Delete 3 070 The Reserve for 1977 Salary , -no -nas reduced by $500,000.
Delete '3 15) The County's car fleet W6, r r . 56 vehicles and the house-
to-work use privileges were sus[ a on additional 106
vehicles.
Add 3 15) Second, third and fourth quarter funoing for 56 vehicles and
the house-to-work use privileges or sn additional 106 vehicles
has been eliminated. Reinstatement of 'additional funding is
contingent upon further Board action subsequent to review and
recommendation by the County Executive. •
Delete 3 16) The County garage operations wee reduced by 20% to reflect the
reduction in activity due to the ch,nges in the car fleet.
Add 3 16) The County garage operations were reduced by 15% to reflect the
reduction in activity due to the changes in the car fleet.
Reinstatment of additional funding is ee-,tingent upon further
Board action subsequent to review and recommendation by the
- County Executive.
Revenue Chanaes and Cost Realignments
Delete 3. 1) Revenues were increased by $1,)u n, million onc.
hundred thousand dollars rev-,e.-J- 1 1-, anticipated counter-
cyclical anti-recession fund-. T,o., hendred and twenty five
thousand dollars comes from 'r1a, 1976 ThAid Waste funds trans-
ferred to the 1977 Budget.
Delete -4 • 4) Health Department funds for program thmovements are not to be
released until the programs are apm-oved by the appropriate
Committee and the Board of Comm;
Delete 5 7) Senior Citizen's funds for nt,' F•agr.,ms are not to be released
until the appropriate Committe, ar poard of Commissioners
approve each program:
Delete 5 , 8) Nutrition Program funds for new programs are not to be
released until each progrartmis .1.1o1 by the appropriate
Committee and Board of Commissioners.
Delete 5 10) Budget and Management increased funds for additional staff
are not to be released until the departments,'
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recommendation is pop(cved by the appropriate Corn'-
1 ttee and Board of Commissioners.
Delete 5 12) The Road Commission funds are Oct to be relea',ed until
road improvement projects are approved by the appropriat(
Committee and the Board of Commissioners.
Delete 5 14) Ccl d Waste funds are not to be released until the
programs are approved by the appropriate Committee
and Board of Commissioners.
Delete 5 REVENUES (67,280,262)
Add 5 REVENUES ($65,955,269)
Delete 5 The major source of County revenues (56%) is derived from
the property tax levy...
Add 5 The major source of County revenues (57%) is derived from
the property tax levy...
Delete 5 Revenues derived from intergovernmental sources including
Federal Revenue Sharing Countercyclical funds, State-
shared income tax, Child Care Subsidy and other miscellaneous
subsidies account for 23% of total revenues amounting to
over $15.1 million. This amount represents 39% increase
over the $10.9 million included in the 1976 budget. This
increose is the result of enactment of Public Act 280, which
rail zed state sharing of costs incurred by the Child Care
fund; Public Act 228, which provided for state reimbursement
of revenues lost on inventories; and; enactment of Title IV
of Public Works Employment Act of 1976.
Add 5 Revenues derived from intergovernmental sources including
Federal revenue sharing, State-shared income tax, Child Care
subsidy and other miscellaneous subsidies account for 22% of
total revenues amounting to over $14 million. This amount
represents a 297 increase over the $10.9 million included in
the 1976 budget. This increase is the result of enactment
of Public Act 280, which liberalized State sharing of costs
incurred by the Child Care Fund and Public Act 228, which
provided for State reimbursement of revenues lost on in-
ventories.
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Delete 6 .... carry over of approxii.--, n-llion of prior
year-end balance.
Add 6 ..., Carry over of 31.0 million of prioryear-end balance.
Delete 6 APPROPRIATIONS ($f.'7 2p,, 2621
Add 6 . APPROPRIATION - ($f
Delete 6 The $67.3 million Appropriation rnpresents a $6.9
million increase over last year' million.
Add -6 The $66.0 million Approprition -nresents a $5.6
million increase over last
Delete 6 Federal Revenue Sharing and Funds
This Budget contemplates Fede-al 'A-luring receipts of
$3,280,000 and Countercyciic 1rmdvo 1.,100,000. These
funds will be earmarked for ;in.: fc,ilowi-J purposes:
Federal Revenue Sharing
Cultural Council $ 10,000
Independent County Audit 150,000
Prosecutor's Organized Crime Strike Force 175,000
Tourist and Convention Bureau 70,000
New Senior Citizen's Programs 50,000
New Nutrition Programs 25,000
New Sheriff's Organized Crime Strlik- Force 125,000
New Road Commission Program 250,000
Law Library 40,000
Circuit Court Defense Attorney ros 300,000
Juvenile Court Defense Attorney roes 175,000
7 chapter 20 and 21 Drain'AssessmerT 360,000
Medical Examiner 100,000
Planning Department - 100,000
Youth Center . 50,000
Summer Employment 100,000
Proseutor's. Department 350,000
Equalization Department 200,000
Friend of the Court 200,000
Circuit Court 200,000
Substance Abuse Deportment ; • 300,000
1 1
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Action Page Item
Federal Counterc_Iclical Funds
Healh Department ',ements $150,000
tin.••••':( Budg, t men Improvements 25,000
Library Grant Contini itinn (if grant funding
discontinued) 18,111
The use of the balance of these funds will be designated by
the 1977 Board of Commissioners.
Add 6 Federal Revenue SharinE
This budget contemplates Federal Revenue. Sharing receipts of
$3,280,000. The Federal Office of Revenue Sharing indicates
that the renewal legislation calls for greater public inter-
vention into the decision-making process by requiring two
public hearings before adopting Revenue Sharing Budgets and
two public hearings for each material change thereafter.
Consequently, it behooves the County to allocate Revenue
Sharing Funds to areas easily estimate0 and relatively stable.
Therefore, the $3,280,000 of 1977 Revenue Sharing Funds is
fully allocated to the Sheriff's. Department to partially fund
that departments' $6.6 million budget.
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County 1977 Revenue Budget be amended as
follows:
Adopted Amended
Action Account Page Budget Budg.et, Variance
Delete Countercyclical Funds II $1,100,000 -- • $(1,100,000)
Delete Year End Balance III 1,225,000 -- (1,225,000)
Add Year End Balance III -- 1,000,000 1,000,000
Sub-Total 1,225,000 ' 1,000,000 (225,000)
Delete Total Revenue III 67,280,269 __ (67,280,269)
. Add Total Revenue III -- 65,955 .269 0,955d69
Total Variance SLUO.),..99,0„
and,
Delete
Add
Delete
Add
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland Count y 1977 Experaliture Budget be amended
as -follow,:
Adopted Amended
Action Account Page. Budget .Budget Variance
Librar y
Delete Salaries-Regular 333 $ 34,637 -- $(311.637)
Delete Fringe Benefits 333 4,756 -- (4,756)
Delete Books 333 16,400 7- (16,400)
Delete Supplies 333 3,500 -- (3,500)
Add Salaries-Regular 333 -- 22,782 22,782
Add Books 333 -- 15,400 15,400
Add Supplies 333 -7 3,000 3,000
Sub-Total 59,293 ' 41,182 (18,111)
Public Information ,
Delete Salaries-Regular 114 . 1 9,9 81 -- (1 9.981 )
Add Salaries-Regular 114 -- 32,136
Sub-Total 19,981 32,136 12,155
County Executive
Salaries-Regular
Salaries-Regular
Sub-Total
118 117,938 ' __ (117,938)
118 -- 141,48 .147,9
117,938 141,548 29,610
Planning
,
Delete Salaries-Regular 243 350,808 -- (350,808)
\ \ ' Add Salaries-Regular 243 7.1 D3,67 4. .3.2.32..674
Sub-Total 350,808 393,674 42,866
Disaster Control
Delete Salaries-Regular 341 41,097 ' -- (41,097)
Add Salaries-Regular 341 -- ..... 50,097 59.,097
Sub-Total 41,097 50,097 9,000
Friend of the Court
Delete Printing 4 5,000
--
(5,000)
Delete Communications 4 .4,000 -- .0,000_ --
Sub-Total 9,000 ' -- (9,000)
Clerk/Register
County Directory
County Directory
Sub-Total•
77 2,000 -- (2,000)
77 -- 6,400 6 400
2,000 6,400 4,400
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Adopted Amended .
Action Account Pd_cif. Budget Budget Variance
f'u rchos i eg
Delete Memberships, Dues & Pub. 131 550 -- (550)
Add Memberships, Dues & Pub. 131 -- 1,30o 1,300
SC-Total 550 1,300 750
Health Depar
Delete Budget Adj. Continency 265 150,000 -- (150,000)
Social Services
Delete Travel & Conference 259 3,500 -- (3,500)
Add Travel & Conference 259 -- 2000, MP°
Sub-Total 3,500 2,000 (1,500)
Management G Budget
Delete Budget Adj. Contingency 143 25,000 -- (25,000)
Sheriff
Delete Org. Crime Strike Force 48 125,000 -- (125,000)
Non-Departmental Appropriations
Delete Summer Employment IX 200,000 -- (200,000)
Add Summer Employment IX -- 225,000 225 000
Sub-Total 200,000 225,000 25,000
Delete Salary Adjustment IX 856,704 -- (856 0704)
Add Salary Adjustment IX -- 1,3;?1,?P! 1 35/ ,29,4
Sub-Total 856,704 1,357,204 500,500
Delete CETA Title X IX 440,375 -- (440,375)
Delete CPA County Audit IX 150,000 -- (150,000)
Delete Historical Society VIII 8,500 -- (8,500)
Add Historical Society VIII -- 9.500 9A500
Sub-Total 8,500 9,500 1,000
Delete Sr. Citizens Program IX 50,000 -- (50,000)
Delete Nutrition Program IX 25,000 -- (25,000)
Delete Road Commission IX 250,000 -- (250,000)
Delete Solid Waste Program IX , 225 ,Q00 -- (25.P0Q)
Sub-Total-Non-Dept. Appropriations 2,205,579 1,591,704 (613,875)
Transportation Budgets
Delete Friend of the Court 4 26,000 -- (26,000)
Add Friend of the Court 4 6 -- 2 2 r00 .,..,...... 2().520
Sub-Total 26,000 26,500 500
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Adopted Amended . .
Action Account P9 _Budget _ ''`.c.• j ,t_ _ VariAnce
Lit 01 Budgets Contd.
Deiete Cilk.ult CotIrt 14 . 1,000 ...... (1,000)
Add Circuit Court 14 -- 3,375 1,375 _
Sub-total 1 ,000 1,375 375
Delete Juvenile Court 32 62,700 -- (62,700)
Add Juvenile Court 32 -- 63,000 63,000
Sub-Total 62,700 63,000 300
Delete Prosecutor 45 50,000 -- (50,000)
Add Prosecutor 45 -- 51,500 51,500 ,
Sub-Total 50,000 51,500 1,500
Delete Sheriff 49 429,170 -- (429,170)
Add Sheriff 49 -- 1114A70 4340/p
Sub-Total 429,170 • 434,170 5,000
Delete Clerk/Register 77 1,400 -- . (1,400)
Add Clerk/Register 77
Sub-Total 1,400 2,125 725
Delete Treasurer 92 11,000 -- (11,000)
Add Treasurer 92 -- 11 X5 ) 1,325„_
Sub-Total • 11,000 11,325 325
Delete Drain commissioner 97 9,500 -- (9,500)
Add Drain Commissioner 97 -- 10,750 10,150.
%
Sub-Total 9,500 10,750 1,250
Delete Civil Counsel 102 1,100 -- (1,100)
Add Civil Counsel 102 . -- 1,425 12.45_
Sub-Total 1,100 1,425 325
Delete Commissioners 105 12,800 -- (12,800)
Add Commissioners 105 -- 11000 13,100
Sub-Total 12,800 13,100 300
Delete Auditing 110 1,200 -- (1,200)
Add Auditing 110 -- 1,500
Sub-Total 1,200 1,500 300
Delete Executive 118 3,700 . -- (3,700)
Add Executive 118 -- 4,000 4,000_
Sub-Total 3,700 4,000 300
Adopted Amended
Page Buciset Budget Variance :ount Act* r
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Iran [..!..y.;_ti!,•(, .ets Cont'd.
Delc,g E3aet 123 600 -- (600)
Add Budget 123 -- 900 00
Sub-Total 600 900 300
Delete Accounting 127 300 -- (300)
Add Accounting 127 -- _ Goo _600_
Sub-Total 300 600 300
Delete Equalization 139 16,350 -- (1 6 ,350)
Add Equalization 139 -- 16,550 16_650
Sub-Total 16,350 16,550 700
Delete Mgmt. & Budget 143 400 -- (400)
Add Mgmt. & Budget 143 -- 700 700
Sub-Total 400 700 300
Delete Security 147 2,600 ' ' -- (2,600)
Add Security 147 -- 10,450 1...q../J.2
Sub-Total 2,600 10,450 7,850
Delete Probation 152 18,300 -- (18,300)
Add Probation 152 -- .18..600 i8 Goo
Sub-Total 18,300 18,600 300
Delete Computer Services 157 6,500 -- (6,500)
Add Computer Services 157 -- 7,125 7,125
Sub-Total 6,500 .7,125 625
Delete DFO-Administration 163 640 (640 --
Add DFO-Administration 163 -- 840 840_
Sub-Total 640 84o 200
Delete DFO-Engineering 164 1,760 -- (1,760)
Add DFO -Engineering 164 -- 2,310 _.2..310
Sub-Total 1,760 2,310 ' 550
Delete Reimbursement 205 300 -- (300)
Add Reimbursement 205 -- 600 _ 60o
Sub -Total 300 600 ' 300
Delete Central Services-Admin. 229 480 -- (480)
Add Central Services-Admin. 229 -- ___...:830. _ _ j_8o
Sub -Total 480 780 300
Delete Public Works-Admin. 236 350 -- (350)
Add Public Works-Admin. 236 -- 350 350
Sub-Total 350 350 --
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Adopted Amended-
Action Account Page Budget , Budget Variance
, Tran:I portation Budgets Contd.
Delete Public Works-Solid Waste 239 1,400 -- (1,400)
Add Public Works-Solid Waste 239 -- 1,675 1,625_
Sub-Total 1,400 1,675 275
Delete Planning 243 4,300 -- (4,300)
Add Planning 243 -- 4,600 4 600 _
Sub-Total 4,300 4,600 300
Delete Ping. E; Phys. Dev.-Admin. 254 420 -- (420)
Add Ping, & Phys. Dev.-Admin. 254 -- 695 695
Sub-Total 420 695 275
Delete Health 270 7,480 -- (7,480)
Add Health 270 -- 7,855 74855
Sub-Total 7,480 7,855 375
Delete Substance Abuse 292 1,000 -- (1,000)
Add Substance Abuse 292 -- b 00 .1 9 0
Sub-Total 1,000 1,500 500
Delete Medical Care Facility 302 4,800 -- (4,800)
Add Medical Care Facility 302 -- 5,100
Sub-Total 4,800 5,100 300
Delete Children's Village 313 13,600 -- (13,600)
Add Children's Village 313 -- . 13,700 1317pp
Sub-Total 13,600 13,700 100
Delete Mental Health 319 36,925 -- (36,925)
Add Mental Health 319 -- 37,225 .37,225
Sub-Total 36,925 37,225 300
Delete Human Services-Admin. 325 600 .... (600
Add Human Services-Admin. 325 -- 900 _... 900
Sub-Total 600 900 300
Delete Veteran's Affairs 329 11,000 -- (11,000)
Add Veteran's Affairs 329 -- 11,500 11,500
Sub-Total 11,000 11,500 500
Delete Disaster Control 341 900 -- ' (900)
Add Disaster Control 341 -- 1.615_ ti5 2.5.
Sub-Total 900 1,525 625
Delete Public Services-Admin. 357 220 -- (220)
Add Public Services-Admin. 357 -- 345 345
Sub-Total 220 345 125
Delete
Add
Delete
Add
Delete
Add
Delete
Add
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Act ion _
Transportation Eidgets Cont'd..
Adopted
Budqet
Amended'
Budc,et Variance
Animal Control 348 29,300 -- (29,300)
Animal Control 348 -- 29,600 79a60.0 _
Sub-Total 29,300 29,600 300
Personnel 364 1,300 -- (1,300)
Personnel 364 1,600 1,600
Sub-Total _ l390 1,600 300,
Sub-Total Transportation 77 1 ,195 798,395 27,000
Contingency VIII 1,618,401 -- 1,618,401
Contingency VIII -- 1,110,106 1,110,106
• Sub -Total 1,618,401 1,110,106 (508,295)
Total Expenditures IX 67,280,269 -- 67,280,269
_
Total Expenditures IX -- 65,955,269 65,955,269
Total Variance 67,280,269 65,955,269 (1,325,000)
and,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Salaries and Other Sources Portion of Oakland
County's 1977 Budget be omended as follows:
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Adopted Amended
Action Item Page Budget Budget ___----
Public Information
Delete Public Information Officer 113 10,000 --
Add Public Information Officer 113 -- 22,155
County Executive
Add Coordinator of Mgt. Info.
System 117 -- 29,610
Planning
Delete (2) Engineering Aide II 241 26,874 --
Add (3) Engineering Aide II 241 -- 38,611
Delete (3) Associate Planner 241 29,051 --
Add (4) Associate Planner 241 -- 42,092
Delete (2) Intermediate Planner 241 58,536 --
Add (3) Intermediate Planner 241 -- 75,599
Add (I) Research Assistant
(CETA) 241 -- 11,025
Drain Commissioner
Delete (1) Chief Engineer 95 24,780
Delete (1) Assistant Chief Eng. 95 22,890
Delete (6) Civil Engr. III 95 133,560
Delete (1) Chief Const. Insp. 95 ' 17,823
Delete (1) Civil Engr. II 95 17;715
Delete (1) R/W Supervisor 95 16,628
Delete (1) R/W Technician 95 15,432
Delete (4) Const. Insp. Suprs. 95 59,556
Delete (5) Sr. R/W Agents 95 71,185
Delete (4) Engineering Tech. 95 56,512
Delete (6) Const. Insp. III 95 83,466
Delete (3) Eng. Aide 11 95 39,123
Delete (2) R/W Agents 95 26,082
Delete (3) Const. Insp. II 99 36,843
Delete (1) Const. Insp, I 95 10,760
Delete (3) Typist II 95 27,063
TOTAL 659,418
Item
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Adopted Amended
Budget Budget_
1 S
Dclete Emergency Food Coord, 258 8,800
Refer To Human Resources Committee for Study and Recommendation
Disaser Control
Delete Disaster Control & C.D.Dit. 340 8,063 --
Add Disaster Control & C.D.Dir. 340 17,063
Garage
Delete Budget Adj. Contingency 210 (133,124) (99,843)
Mr. Chairman, I respectfully move the adoption of the foregoing budget amendments
and approval of the 1977 Budget in its amended form as delineated in this resolution.
Paul E. Kasper, Commissioner—District #23
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Perinoff objected to the referral.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Aaron supported by Daly the resolution be amended by referring the resolution to
all committees that are covered by any changes in the amendments.
Mr. Kasper objected to the referrals.
The Chairman stated those in favor of sustaining the objection vote "yes" and those
opposed vote "no".
. Vote on referral to the Finance Committee.
AYES: Fortino, Kelly, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simson, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni,
Doyon. (12)
NAYS: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley,
Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the objection was not sustained.
Mr. Aaron requested the Chairman go through this resolution and assign each of these budget
changes to be reviewed by the appropriate committee. Supported by Mr. Daly.
Mr. Kasper objected.
The Chairman stated those in favor of sustaining the objection vote "yes" and those
opposed vote "no". ,
AYES: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante,
Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox. (15)
NAYS: Kelly, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simson, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon,
Fortino. (12)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the objection was sustained, and the resolution
was referred to the Finance Committee.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. January 6, 1977 21
Misc. 7788
By Mr. Doyen
IN RE: SUPPORT- OF COFFEE BOYCOTT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gc-glemen:
WHEREAS over :00 / I -- ago American Colonists protested the high prices of Tea by sub-
stituting the lcmer-pric•d verage, coffee, as an alternative; and
WHEREAS recent devc lopments have forced the price of coffee to rise at an unnaturally
fast pace; and
WHEREAS Eorman Foods, owners and operators of the Farmer Jack super market chain, ovor'
urging their customers to boycott, for the tinr being, the purchase of coffee ond ore offering 1h-
stitute suggetions: and
WHEREAS the coffee purchased for consumption by the Oakland County Board of Comndsioner.
their staff, administrative personnel and quest is being purchased at public expense.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record h)
support of this boycott and take the appropriate action to stop the purchase of any new supply of
coffee and sundries until the price is driven back down to an acceptable level.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this action be communicated to the public via the Oakland
County Public Information Officer and notice of this action be posted in each of the break rooms
and cafeteria that employees use.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James A. Doyon, Commissioner - District 1110
Moved by Doyon supported by Daly the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the
resolution.
AYES: Kelly, Moxley, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth,. Aaron, Daly, noyon.
(11 )
NAYS: Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Murphy, Peterson, Simson,
Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
The Chairman declared a recess so the Personnel, Finance and General Government Committees
could meet.
The Board reconvened at 4:35 P.M.
The Chairman requested that the Clerk call thr roll h) determine iC o -quorum is inaeu
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pornick,
Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox. (26)
ABSENT: DiGiovanni. (I)
Quorum present.
"Misc. 7784
By Mr. McDonald .
IN RE: DELETION OF THREE (3) POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County Executive is in the process of conducting a careful review of the
staffing requirements of all Executive Departments; and
WHEREAS it has been determined to date that the following positions of Works Project
Coordinator in Administration, Chief of Substance Abuse, Training, Research and Evaluation in the
Health Department, and a Pathologist in the Medical Care Facility are not longer required in the
current organization of the Department of Human Services; and
. WHEREAS these positions are presently vacant and the future needs for such services seem
remote; and
WHEREAS the deletion of these positions would amount to an annual budget reduction ol
$49,788,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the positions of Works Project Coordinator, Chief of
Substance Abuse, Training, Research and Evaluation, and a Pathologist be deleted from the 1977 Budget
of the Department of Human Services.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman"
Moved by McDonald supported by Patterson the resolution bo adopted.
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Moved by Price supported by Doyon the question be divided to consider the three positions
5eparately.
The Chairman stated a "yes" vote will divide the question.
AYES: Kelly, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino. (10)
NAYS: Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page,
Patterson, Peterson, Simson, Wilcox, Gabler, Gorsline, (16)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Mr. Murphy moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr. Peterson,
The Chairman stated those in favor of calling the question say "yes" and these opposed
say "no". The vote was as follows:
AYES: Kelly, Lanni.
The Chairman interrupted the roll call.
Moved ty Doyon supported by Daly the: resolution be amended by deleting the title 'Chief of
Substance Abuse Control Training from the resolution and further down in the WHEREAS to amend that
dollar figure of $45,788 to reflect the subsequent deletion'.
AY S: Kelly, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino. (9)
NAYS: Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page,
Patterson, Peterson, Simsen, Wilcox, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot. (16)
PASS: Olson. (1)
A sufficient majority net having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote or main motion:
AYES: Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page,
Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot,
Kasper, Kelly. (23)
NAYS: Perinoff, Price, Roth. (3)
A sufficient majority haying voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Price the Board adjourn until January 20, 1977. No support.
"Misc. 7783
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: CREATION OF THE POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION Of EXECUTIVE OFFICER - ADMINISTRATION FOR THE
COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS through a review of the current administrative staff, the County Executive has
determined that an additional administrative position, to be filled by the appointment of the County
Executive, is required,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the position and classification of Executive Officer -
Administration be established with an annual salary of S35,000.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman"
Moved by McDonald supported by Kasper the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Price the meeting be adjourned until January 20, 1977.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Moved by Kasper supported by Patterson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Manta:ate, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson,
Peterson, Simson, Wilcox, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni. (17)
NAYS: Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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Moved by Kasper supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted and take effect
immediately.
Mr. Pernick requested the salary be taken from the Contingency Fund.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Daly supported by Fortino the resolution be amended to show the salary as '$30,000'
instead of '$35,000.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Mosley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson, Peterson,
Simson, Wilcox, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell. (18)
NAYS: Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino. (7)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
"Misc. 7785
By Mr. Page
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF INSTITUTIONS, AREA AGENCY ON AGING, SANITARY CODE APPEAL BOARD
AND AIRPORT COMMITTEE •
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS certain appointments were made to certain Boards and Committees at the December 2nd
and December 16th meetings; and
WHEREAS Civil Counsel has ruled that these appointments have been declared void.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following people be appointed to fill those appoint-
ments declared void.
I. BOARD OF INSTITUTIONS - Marilyn Gosling - for a term to expire December 31, 1979.
2. AREA AGENCY ON AGING - Richard Vogt.
3. SANITARY CODE APPEALS BOARD - Thomas Violante and Ronald Cooley - for terms to expire
December 31, 1979.
4. AIRPOU COMMITTEE - William Patterson, Wallace Gabler and Niles Olson.
Mr. Cha I r the General Government Conmiittee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman"
Moved by Page supported by Peterson the appointments be confirmed.
Mr. Pernick requested the minutes of this meeting record his challenge to the proposed
resolution as being illegal. He also stated, "the positions are not vacant and any attempt by this
Board to unseat qualified individuals who have assumed office, I believe to be illegal".
Vote on appointments:
AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox, Gabler,
Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald. (15)
NAYS: Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Simson, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly. (10)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were confirmed.
Mr. Olson made the following statement:- "There appears to be some doubt as to the legality
of this. 1 have been named a member of the Airport Committee and I -don't feel I should accept this
appointment under the conditions I was appointed under, so I would therefore, ask this body to delete
my name from the Airport Committee until this issue is resolved. 1 am not resigning, I just can't
serve until this matter is resolved".
"Misc. 7786
By Mr. Page
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF FRED D. HOUGHTEN TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, on December 2, 1976 did appolni ingene
Kuthy to the Oakland County Road Commission; and
WHEREAS on December 13, 1976, Mr. Kuthy was not of his appointment by the Oakland County
Clerk; and
WHEREAS M.C.L.A. 224.7 requires that "any person elected or appointed County Road Commis-
sioner shall, within ten days after being notified in writing by the Clerk of such County of his
election or appointment, take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and file the same with
said Clerk"; and
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WHEREAS Mr. Ku thy failed to comply with. r- vision of said law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the e.hi f County Board of Commissioners do hereby
appoint Fred 0.. 100(1 en to the reroining unexpired im of office with the Oakland County Road
Commission,
Mr. Chairman, the General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman
Moved by Page supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Perinoff objected to the appointment.
Mr. Ferinoff requested the records show Mr. Page read the resolution at '3:20 P.M.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Montante, Mosley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot,
Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt. (15)
NAYS: Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Simson, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly. (10)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 7789
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO DETERMINE PUBLIC POLICY QUESTIONS
To He Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
RESOLVE that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners award sums not to exceed 2500A0
to those appointees of the 1976 Board whose appointments to office are challenged by and determined
to he a no by Robert Page, Chairman of the General Government Committee acting on behalf of the
majority of that Committee.
FURTHER BE IT REGOLVED that the purposes for these funds are for the filing of a suit in
Circuit Court to make a determination as to the right of the appointees to the various offices to
hold their respective offices.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foreaoing resolution and request that it be
referred to the Finance and General Government Committees.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner - District #20
Moved by Pernick supported by Aaron the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee
and General Government Committee. There were no objections.
Moved by Kasper supported by Moffitt the Board adjourn until January 11, 1977 at 10:00 A.M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:25 P.M.
Lynn D. Allen Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Clerk Chairman