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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
February 17, 1977
Meeting called to order by Chairman Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., at 9:55 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, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox. (25)
ABSENT: Page, Price. (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Patterson supported by Roth the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as
printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
John Grubba, Managing Director from the Road Commission presented a film entitled "Proposed
Tr-County Transit System".
Discussion followed.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7820 - 1977 -1978 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY LOCAL
1998, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7820
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 7820
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: 1977-1978 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY LOCAL 1998, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS representatives of the County of Oakland and Local 1998 of the American Federation
of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, have been negotiating a master contract covering
certain employees in the following departments and divisions: Drain Commissioner; Central Services -
Maintenance and Operations; Planning and Physical Development - Public Works and Parks and Recreation;
Human Services - Medical Care Facility and Community Mental Health; Public Services - Animal Control;
Circuit Court - Friend of the Court; and
WHEREAS a two year agreement covering employees in these departments and divisions has been
reached with Local 1998 for the period January 1, 1977 through December 31, 1978, and said agreement
has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed the Master Labor Agreement covering employees
represented by Local 1998 and recommends approval of the Agreement,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Agreement between the County of Oakland and Local 1998,
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, be and the same is hereby
approved, and that the Chairman of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be and is hereby
authorized to execute said Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman"
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 17, 1977
Se. P c 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 9 4 , 95, 96, 97 and 98 for copy of Agreement.
FINANCE (OMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. I.,.. -
IN RE. MI.CELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7820 - 1977 -1978 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY LOCAL
1958, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution g7820 and finds that funds are available in the amount of $78,639 to cover the additional
salary cost as stipulated in the labor agreement. Said funds to be transferred from the 1977 Non-
Departmental line item, Salary Adjustment to the following Divisions:
1976 Rate 1977 Rate increase
Medical Care Facility 873,278 921,745 48,467
Animal Control 105,751 111,620 5,869
Friend of the Court 371,481 392,098 20,617
Drain Commissioner 66,413 70,099 3,686
$1,416,923 $7 8 ,639 -
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Daly the report be accepted and Resolution #7820 be adopted.
AYES: Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler,
Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Morley, Murphy, Olson,
Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #7820
was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7821 - 1977 -1978 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY LOCAL
1905, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Cnairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No.
7821 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
IIM I sc. 7821
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: 1977-1578 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY LOCAL 1905, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF '
STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Circuit Court - Probation Division, the County of Oakland, the
24 employees of the Oakland County Circuit Court - Probation, and Local 1905 of the American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10 have been negotiating a contract
covering certain employees of the Oakland County Circuit Court - Probation Division; and
WHEREAS a two-year agreement has been reached with the Probation Officers unit for the
period January 1, 1977 through December 31, 1978 and said agreement has been reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS said Agreement has been reviewed by your Personnel Committee which recommends
approval of the Agreement,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Agreement between the Oakland County Circuit Court -
Probation, the County of Oakland, the Probation Officers of the Circuit Court, and Local 1905,
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, be and the same is hereby
approved; and that the Chairman of this Board, on behalf of the County of Oakland, be and is hereby
authorized to execute said Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.
The Personnel Committee by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman"
See Pages 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 and 103 for copy of Agreement.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7821 - 1977-1978 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY LOCAL
1905, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-C10
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
)43 Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 17, 1977
Resolution #7821 and finds that funds are available in the amount of S21,993 to cover the additional
salary cost as stipulated in the labor agreement. Said funds to be transferred from the 1977 Non-
Departiwntal line-item, Salary Adjustment, to the Central Services Probation Division.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E i per, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Kelly the report bc ircf d and Resolution #7821 be adopted,
AYES: Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gahler, Corslino,
Kasper, Kelly, Lanni. McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Mentaote ; Moxley, Murphy, 01 ii. Paltorson,
Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson. (24)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #7821
was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7822 - 1977 SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES
EXCLUDING ELECTED OFFICIALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
'Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution 7/7822
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 7822
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: 1977 SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES EXCLUDING ELECTED OFFICIALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee, annually receives recommendations from the County
Executive and reviews salaries of employees not represented by bargaining units, recommending
needed adjustments to the Board; and
WHEREAS this review was delayed at the end of 1976 for budgetary reasons as well as the
fact collective bargaining was pending with nine employee groups; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has since received and reviewed the recommendations from
the County Executive regarding a general increase for employees not represented by bargaining units
as well as a recommendation that certain non-union classifications be reviewed in the near future
for possible equity adjustments over and above the general increase; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee is prepared to recommend a general increase at this time
retroactive to January 1, 1977 for employees not represented by bargaining units, excluding a limited
number of classifications, and will proceed with a review of various classes for possible equity
adjustments to be presented to the Board in the near future.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary ranges of all classifications not represented
by bargaining units, excluding elected officials, appointed commission and board members, and summer
and student classifications, be increased by five percent (52) effective January 1, 1977, and that
effective July 1, 1977, these classifications, unless otherwise altered by a subsequent resolution
dealing with equity adjustments, shall be increased by an additional one percent (1%) over the
January 1 rates.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7822 - 1977 SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES
EXCLUDING ELECTED OFFICIALS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #7822 and finds that funds in the amount of $767,500 are available to cover the cost of
the non-bargaining unit employees salary increase for 1977.
Said funds to be transferred from the 1977 Non-Departmental Line-item, Salary Adjustment,
to the appropriate Salary line-item Budgets for the following Divisions:
Circuit Court
Admin./Judicial
Friend of the Court
Law Library
Civil Counsel
Clerk/Register
Administration
County Clerk
Elections
Register of Deeds
Commissioners
District Courts
Division 1
Division 11
Division III
Drain Commissioner
Probate
Judicial/Admin.
Juvenile
Prosecutor , •
Sheriff
Administration
Corrective Services
Marine
Protective Services
Community Services
Technical Services
Treasurer
TOTAL
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Commissioners Minutes Continued, February 17, 1977
Division Positions 1976 Rates 1977 RI
County Executive
Administration 15 287,032 302,562 15,930
Central Services
Administration 2 51,507 54,366 2,859
Security 8 106,944 112,879 5,935
Probation 14 172,585 182 163 9,578
Facilities & Operations 17 272,894 '••••,040 15,146
Reimbursement 12 119,554 1.,I84 6,635
Intragovernmental Funds 9 89,899 94,88e 4,989
Alimony Accounts 14 155,986 164,643 8,657
Management a Budjet
Administration 2 45,405 47,925 2,520
budgeting 7 131,005 138,276 7,271
Accounting 53 698,301 737,063 38,756
Purchasing 3 • 51,875 54,754. 2,879
Equalization 45 572,929 604,727 . 31,798
Human Services
Administration 2 44,261 46,717 2,456
Health 297 4,193,221 4,425,945 232,124
Medical Care Facility 73 951,167 1,003,957 52,790
Camp Oakland 10 113,934 120,257 6,323
Children's Village 26 424,148 447,688 23,540
Personnel 21 337,580 356,316 18,736
Planning a Physical Devel.
Administration 1 33,660 35,52.8 1,868
Public Works 2 47,019 49,629 2,610
Planning - 25 390,774 412,462 21,688
Property Management 3 35,718 37,700 1,987
Public Services
Administration 1 17,160 18,112 952
Veterans Services 15 211,424- ; 1 11 , /34
Library 2 21,462 2z,6' i 1,191
Cooperative Extension 5 49,827 52,!',2 2,765
Public Services
. Disaster Control & Civ. Def. 4 50,097 52,877 2,780
Emergency Medical Services 2 30,721 32,426 1,705
Animal Control 5 63,169 66,675 3,506
48 5 8 1,991 614,792 32,301
9 187,587 197,998 10,411
2 25,296 26,700 1,404
11 235,795 248,882 13,087
3 43,956 46,396 2,440
36 347,391 366,671 19,280
4 49,762 52,524 2,762
22 207,061 218,553 11,492
,-. 67,602 71,354 3,752
I 12,008 12,666 666
1 12,008 12,666 666
1 12,008 12,666 666
22 371,776 392,410 20,634
9 176,7.5 143,927 7,568
39 717,023 756,849 39,796
28 318,537 336,216 17,679
4 79,431 83,839 4,4o8
3 53,832 56,820 2,988
1 12,691 13,395 704
3 61,855 65,288 , 3,433
2 41,210 43,497 2,287
3 50,862 53,685 2,823
38 431,532 455,482 23,950
991 13,828,843 14,596,343 767,500
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 17, 1977 145
Further, the Finance Committee r rends that Miscellaneous Resolution #/822 b iiie
Y "King the one percent (1%) salary incree e ef.7ective July 2% 1977 rather than July 1, 1977 and
the inclusion in the Resolution that "anybo -ty making over $27,500 and has not been in the service for
over six months should not be eligible for this raise."
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Olson the report be accepted and Resolution 112822 he adopted,
Moved by Perinoff supported by Doypn the resolution be amended by adding; "tl. rwl•yees
covered by the resolution whose job classification reflects a salary of more than S27,5Ch •.,1 annum
and have been in their present job classification for les thac 6 months, shall not be su , iect to
the provisions of the resolution calling for the 5% incr,,,
Moved by Simson supported by Fortino the amendment be amended by changing the time from
six months to three months,
Discussion followed.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment to the amendment failed,
Moved by Pernick supported by Moxiey the amendment be amended to provide: "once the
employees have served in their present position for a period of 6 months, they be entitled to the
same increase as other employees will receive under this resolution".
Vote on amendment to the amendment:
AYES: Simson, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Fortino, Hoot, Kelly, Moxley, Pernick, Peterson,
Roth. (11)
NAYS: Wilcox, Doyon, Gabler, Gorsline, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt,
Montante, Murphy, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment to the amendment failed.
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Hoot, Kelly, Perinoff, Pernick, Roth. (10)
NAYS: Wilcox, Gabler, Gorsline, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante,
Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Patterson, Peterson, Simson. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Moved by Roth supported by Murphy the resolution be amended, to make the one percent (1%)
salary increase effective July 2, 1977 rather than July 1, 1977",
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson,
Roth, Simson, Wilcox, (25)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution R7822,
as amended, ,vas adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7823 - FRINGE BENEFIT IMPROVEMENTS AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT CHANGES
FOR NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution R7823
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 7823
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: FRINGE BENEFIT IMPROVEMENTS AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT CHANGES FOR NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS collective bargaining negotiations with the employees represented by Local 1998 and
employees of the Circuit Court - Probation Division resulted in an agreement to improve certain fringe
benefits and the mileage reimbursement schedule; and
WHEREAS it continues to be to the County's advantage to apply fringe benefit programs
uniformly, as much as practicable, to all eligible employees, whether they are part of the forty-five
146
..mnissioners Minutes Continued. February 17, 1977
c -, (n (45) represented by bargaining units or the .-ifty-five percent (55) not represeutid; and
WHEREAS application of the proposed improvc.: nt• to all eligible. County empl .,es :Jill not
require premium adjustments or budget revisions duribi 197 and will not significantly enc ..: insurance
premiums in the future,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the present employee Temporary Dicbility Income Continua-
tion Plan be improved by reducing the waiting period for second and subseguE ,J eligible illnesses or
absences for payment of benefits for all eligible County employees not r , re r.t,:1 by bargaining units:
FROM An absence from work due to disability caused by illnes -idental bodily injury
for a period of 4orking days equal to 70% of the total number of sickleave d the employee has earned
in employment with Oakland County.
TO An absence from work due to disability caused by illness or accidential bodily injury
for a period of working days equal to 70% of the total number of sick leave days the employee has
earned in employment with Oakland County, except in the event of second or subsequent eligible accident
or illness, the waiting period to be reduced to equal 70.1):, of the total number of sick leave day ,.
earned since returning from the previous eligible accident or illness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that effective January 1, 1977 the removal of the 5500 lifetime
maximum on Type III, Part A, Prosthodontics be and is hereby approved for all employees not represented
by bargaining units who are eligible for the dental plan,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that effective January 1, 1977, the reimbursement schedule for the
use of privately owned automobiles on County business be adjusted for County employees not represented
by bargaining units:
FROM 15c per mile for all miles driven
TO: 16c per mile for all miles driven during 1977, and
17c per mile for all miles driven thereafter.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution,
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mi. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION q823 - FRINGE BENEFIT IMPROVEMENTS AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT CHANGES
FOR NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution d7823 and finds that no additional funds are needed.
Said funding is included in the respective non-departmental and department line item budgets.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E, Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Patterson the report be accepted and Resolution #7823 be
AYES: Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson,
Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #7823
was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION .q7824 - PROBATE JUDGES SALARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Paul E, Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7824
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 7824
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: PROBATE JUDGES SALARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has received a request from the Probate Court Judges to
increase their salary at this time to the statutory limit of 539,000 and to approve an additional
adjustment effective April 1, 1977 in accordance with the requirements of Act 370 of the Public Acts
of 1976; and
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed the request and approves of the immediate increase in
the total salary to the statutory limit of 539,000 and recommends taking action at this time on the
State -Portion
County Portion
TOTAL
$16,349
21,798
$38,1/17
$16,349
22, 651_
—$39,000,
,
$18,000
•
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/. 2.24Y.
Commissioners Minutes Continued, February 17, 1977
statutory increases to be effective April 1, 1977,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the total •.ary of Probate Court Judges be increased as
shown below provided the state contribution payable t,• Om County will be incr --wfl also as shown
in accordance with our understanding of Act 370 of th, Public Acts of 1976:
Present For Imil.•••.11•1 Effect For cl - 1 t .yril I, l977 . . _ State Portion $16,3-4- Yf . 149 •1, ,000
(Increase) --- --- (1,651)
County Portion $21,798 $22,6!..1 723,202
(Increase) --- (853) (551)
TOTAL $38,147 539,000 $41,202
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foceecinh
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7824 - PROBATE JUDGES SALARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the fstmmittee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution i.:7824 and finds that an additional salary of $10,020 will be required in the 1977
Probate Court and 1977 Probate-Juvenile Court salary buC ,Iet ($7,515 and $2,505 respectively). Said
cost to be funded by amending the 1977 Budget by increeing the Probate Court and Probate-Juvenile
Court salary budget by $8,543 and increasing the Revenue Line-item - Probate Judges Salary by $8,543.
The balance of funding in the amount of $1,477 to be transferred from the 1977 Non-Departmental
Salary Adjustment Appropriation. This action is contingent upon the State of Michigan's approval of
the State contribution increase to the County, in accordance of our understanding of Act 370 of the
Public Acts of 1976, effective April 1, 1977.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
PROBATE JUDGES SALARY
Ann•_.
As Adopted
Pror ttd Fate
Effective 1/1/77 --
12/31/77
Proposed Rate
Effective 0/1/7/-
12/31177
8.01%
1971 Actual Salary
Propoed Rate
Effective 1/1/7/-
3/3 1 /77
25S', of Yoor
Proposed R,1te
Effective 0 /1/7/-
12/31//i
75%, of Ye,r
1977 Acte<t1
ProL,Itc Jud9(a,
Salary
State Portion $ 4,08y $13 'MO 1,17,58/
County Portion . 5,6j y 111.:"
TOTAL $ 9,1750 . $30, $4.0,652
1977 Adopted 1977 Actual Additional S liiry
Salary Proposed Salary Appropri ,11 tr: : tiired
Probate Judge Probate Judae per Prob. • 1, •
State Portion $16,349 $17,97 $ 1,22'
County Portion 21,79q ?3,0(,_ 1 E -,
TOTAL $38,10 $0 '
. _. $ .), 'ii
$ 2,
$
Probate Court 341-01 3
juvenile Court 342-01
TOFAL 4
$ ,
so.$$
1 977
Adopted
Budget
$61,805
I Add
Rcvvitil , for
_Lpt , Probate Juchic -,5alayy
$/0 ,1- $ 8,543
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Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 17, 1377
Annual Additional Appropriation Rreui•
Number
of
Probate Judges
Additional 1 ry
per
Probate Juh ,,,
Total
Annual Salary
,Ap2t2priation
Additional Revenue I n ! • 1,11y
Moved by Kasper supported by Fortino the report be accepted and Resolution #7824 be
adopted.
AYES: DiGiovanni, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell,
McDonald, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simson,
Wilcox, Aaron, Daly. (23)
NAYS: Doyon. (I)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #7824
was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7825 - PROBATE COURT REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution N7625
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 7825
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: PROBATE COURT REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Probate Court presented to your Personnel Committee a proposal to redefine the
duties and upgrade two existing Probate positions and to delete one existing position; and
WHEREAS one vacant position of Supervisor of Probate Estate Services would be upgraded and
reclassified to Attorney II/Supervisory Deputy Register to provide greater legal support in the Office
of the Probate Register as well as assist in supervising the Probate Register operations; and
WHEREAS the position of Administrative As - Juvenile Court would he upgraded and
reclassified to Chief of Business and Administrative Services - Probate Court to assume the new
responsibility of coordinating data processing services for the Court as well as providing budget
preparation, payroll, records, statistical and other administrative support to both the Probate
Register and Juvenile Divisions of the Court rather than providing these services only to the Juvenile
Division, as is the responsibility of the current class; and
WHEREAS the deletion of one vacant Deputy Probate Register II position and fringe benefit
costs will more than fund the upgrading of the two positions resulting in no increased costs to the
Probate Court budget,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following classifications and salary ranges be
established:
Attorney II/Supervisory Deputy Register
BASE 6 MONTH 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR
i8,000 18,500 19,000 19,500 20,000 20,500
Chief of Business and Administrative Services - Probate Court
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR
17,715 18,367 19,019
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the vacant position of Supervisor of Probate Estate Services
be reclassified to Attorney II/Supervisory Deputy Register, that the position of Administrative
1977
Adopted
Salaries-(Indicaltes old Title) Salary —
Variance
• cd FavorAle/
(jJnfavorablo)
Commissioners Minutes Continued, February 17, 1977 1 119
Assistant - Juvenile Court be reclassified to Chiel of Business and Administrative Services - Probate
Court, and that one vacant position of Deputy Probate Register II and the classification of
Administrative Assistant - Juvenile Court be deleted,
The Personnel Committee, by john J. McDonald, Chairman he adopt i on of rile :r•I nd
resolution,
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr, Kasper
151 RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 117825 - PROBATE COURT REORGANIZATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #7825 and finds that a salary cost savings of S4,802 hill be realized in 1977 and that no
additional County funds are needed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
LP( e 'D PROBATE COURT REORGANIZATION
Attorney 11/Supervisory
Deputy Register (2)
(Supervision of Probate
Estate Services)
512,933 $19,000 (4) $(6,CF,;)
Chief of Business t Admin.
Service-Probate Court (3) 17,769 18,367(4) $ (598)
(Administrative Assistant-
Juvenile Court)
Deputy Probate Register 11 (2) 11,920 -0- 11,520
Sub Total Salaries 42,222 37,367 4 ,855
Service Increment (5) 1,585 _1 638 _
TOTAL $43,807 $39,005 $ 4,802
(I) All rates are at the 1976 salary rate and are eligible for any salary increases given
by the Board of Commissioners during 1977.
(2) Positions in the Probate Court Budget. Position of Deputy Probate Register 11 will be
eliminated under the proposed reorganization.
(3) Position located in Juvenile Court Budget and will remain unchanged, but new position
will be working on Probate Court as well as Juvenile Court business.
(4) Proposed rate represents salary at the one year salary step per Personnel Department.
(5) Chief of Business, Administrative Servic&-Probate Court incumbent is eligible for
Service Increment pay.
Moved by Kasper supported by Roth the report be accepted and Resolution #7825 be adopted.
AYES: Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt,
Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron,
Daly, DiGiovanni. (24)
NAYS: Doyon. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #7825
was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7831 - FUNDING FOR DEMOLITION WORK AND APPROVAL TO INTERVIEW
ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS FOR RENOVATION OF THE OLD COUNTY HOSPITAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7831
1;0
• "criers Minutes Continued. February 17, 1977
with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E, Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 7831
By Mr, Wilcox
IN RE: FUNDING FOR DEMOLITION WORK AND APPROVAL TO INTERVIEW ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS FOR RENOVATION OF
THE OLD COUNTY HOSPITAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the conclusions of the 1976 Space Study indicate an immediate need for additional
space for the Prosecutor, Manpower, Probation, Circuit Court-Administration, Auditing and the Jury
Commission; and
WHEREAS by 1980 there will be a need for most of the sp. that is available in he
existing County Hospital for administrative functions, due to incre- 'n the judicial and court
related functions of County government; and
WHEREAS this project is included in the proposed 1977 Capital Program; and
WHEREAS immediate savings can be realized by using employees, now being funded by counter-
cyclic:1 funds, for the internal demolition of the Hospital.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an appropriation in the amount of $60,000.00 is hereby
appr x,• to :over the cost of initial design and demolition work needed for renovating the old
Co• pital.
BE IT FURTI-C.i RESOLVED that the Department of Central Services is hereby authorized to
procecc with the -Ph ,,tion of an Architect/Engineer for this project as provided for in Miscella-
neous Resolution
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing re-olution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman"
See Page 121 for copy of Capital Improvement Program - Project Request.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7831 - FUNDING FOR DEMOLITION WORK AND APPROVAL CO INTERVIEW
ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS FOR RENOVATION OF THE OLD COUNTY HOSPITAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution 4'7831 and finds that funds in the amount of 960,000 are available in the 1977 proposed
Capital Improvement Fund. Said funds to be made available to the County Executive's Department of
Central Services - Facilities and Operations Division.
Further, said funds are Federal General Revenue Sharing monies committed to the 1977
building fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by DiGiovanni the report be accepted and Resolution #7831 be
adopted.
Discussion followed,
AYES: Gabler, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Murphy, Patterson,
Ferinoff, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, DiGiovanni. (15)
NAYS: Fortino, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Moxley, Pernick, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, (9)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #7831
was adopted,
Misc. 7845
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW AGAINST ANTICIPATED DELINQUENT 1976 TAXES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on March 1, 1973, this Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution establishing
the Oakland County Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund, pursuant to Section 87b of Act No 206 of the
Public Acts of 1893; as amended; and
WHEREAS this Fund has been designated as the "100% Tax Payment Fund" by the Oakland County
Ire .5tirr, and it appears desirable to borrow to fund part of said Fund for the 1976 delinquent
tL)-- • LI d
WHEREAS the purpose of this Fund is to allow the Oakland County Treasurer (hereinafter
sometimes referred to as the "County Treasurer" or the "Treasurer") to pay from the Fund any or all
delinquent taxes which are due the County; any school district, intermediate school district;
ty : is t rict
,
dte,-,in district Inc -rv ( "her
000rts are due on setthiwiat c y with the
c'ecc ro so by this 4L:: T of Commis-
community collec
political anit
county, c•iy
sieear el
,f is he:
he "Countv'e :• •
tes in ante
Ilnquent en ie
od
Tut..
t sum rt •
if flee
rc1i I
'
I s estim, rd ii
HOW recis,c14 :1,
follow: .
Ic
or such part thereof
pi , i Histanding on March
;)t t t c n,t Commission may authorize,
it ill ction of the 1976
:he proceeds of which notes shall
Payment f-tind Account No 46194,
a Count ,,
" will . :e • t not re
I' • t• 'T int
ci
he pi to t
to t -
IgT7, 1,1,v 1, 1978 and each
. /11 :ight and three-quarters
io i ,nominations ofi.:5,000
turities in the direct
h 11 be due and payable as
1, 1979, and not to exceed. ( I
PUrY6
Commissioners Miqutes Continued, ''• 'Y 17, 1977 I5I
tpunty H c in it( -
Viol Tars ucif 0001_
real prot, i,f
thereof in tic i resaid
i Act No 06 of the Public Acts of
wilt he outstanding on March ), 19)7
.st, fers and penalties.
HAIR Ot tHE COUNTY OF OAKLAND as
(hi el l•
Novena V I t Ids t.
Per f‘i" 18 3/4'.11) Per anhum ' id i n
,sacti 1 ne cored Fr sic I in ,
or ix fi t i es, rhe not
f
cii 1 i t , fore May t 19t;,
I980,
t ab 1 i shed the r ,r • ' 1,d. 1- . urd Collect ion Account No.,
the "Col lee • fa court') „ ef f• i e e r f March 1, 1977, into
heselsy cc i 0 place on tht I of , and records all r yment
( I I ,it returned by an ,I c collector- in as- I' ice 'y and
fr.m h 1. • , , f f 1 I , he borrowing, using the receipts of th
it 1 • t inclust io . • t 0: ,, :::v. d unpRie on Merah I, 1977.
-,I I , h d 1)76 cc up nt fax , the r wi th all ini• • •
tiq ,r, arn h,: , PI.: I ' t of f h, pr in( 'ittl 1: interest on the f•• id
nre: he pi( ,1 • • hI O pi, ccc ci 1 I ,1' d t , r no other purr( f ant i 1
th not; s ar: ai full, i I f c ,I i c c a nt taxes so pledut it ti ,rc her
with al 1 irtere: t th reon, i I I. ' I 1,.1 .,„TarateIy in the Colh:tion
Ar rot. rt
5, Ta,
of the IC' I 1:
not sof fie: itr
gener 1
taxes coil
6i Ito 1, '"41, Tr e' ;Pc - io Sect i• H'ir, subsection 3, oh Act 206 is hereby
de i i aated a ity t - th- ( idos 2., end ( , Tounty T c c and a: Ir(osurer's office shall
r. s- etively r« h e tic ( in provi I: i -r the serv c Attent for the County and
to ( ver admiui _
7.
Ut c, plyI In 1 I use the pros, d of the he, ::•tivq, to camtinue the County's
you., :ax11 cc i dl I n ii Li g, otie Gt I-Unguent Il'AP's delivered hy
any tax attic :e of"„ Mc tic 1, 19 /7,
requir• "I I I I i' ie , ir •irlii
,ci payinp the aforesaid notes,
any forth. r •ccl , hv -t aa iv , Th e , i • .. y co.cd to pay an'y or all delinquent
taxes which aae o , / ,ii , a a .• a „. , •:1 intermediate school district;
commudity col lag. di ( y. towr ccop di • . district; or any other political
or it for whicn di i a ,-.ot tax p:Aymends ott, r thar: fog .- I -7( .T due on settlement day with
the county, city or ii-Pi_htip treasurers.
9. The not of eacH iturity ',ail he pas. ',I IT,F,;,--pr in lawful money of the United
States of America at p-la t 1- rp ,,e.e t in ', ' L't Mititt c n as shall be designated by
the original purchas: r 0h ,s,c1 notee •p[p, tli ii sul' otially in the form
attached hereto aod 01, approv,d and Jaa,ei d, A i ci c cated either in Michigan or
elsewhere in the c C Le's Americ,scc•y also 1,,,E ii0 ',lit uhpui,haser. The Treasures
shall have thc , 'aht to approve such payiiii • a nt or ,a a at hfrth in the Notice of Sale
attached heret ,
10. cc es shdll not ho subject fo redem ion prior to maturity,
II. Th Count/ Treasurer is hereby authori a nd directed to execute the notes for the
County. The Ti, 'surer- is thereafter authorized and C in-cited t:o deliver the notes to the purchaser
upon receipt of the purchase price, which delivery i y be made in the discretion of the Treasurer at
one time or hr parts at various times, provided that the notes with the earliest maturities shall be
Li pay _I i 1 I cit cc y
, ,c.c'
Wi " (i: •f
h (0 r Gn said h,
of the County, and if the proceeds
11(ction Account for the year 1976 are
oh, o du a, the County shall impose a
vil taxable property in the County
a reimburse itself from delinquent
n ty Tr e
- th-
h
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delivered prior to any notes with later moturities, and provided further that all deliveries
.1 be completed by August 15, 1977. The coupons affixed to the notes shall be executed with the
• ie.eimile signature of the County Treasurer, and the notes shall be sealed with the county seal.
12. The County Treasurer be, and is hereby, authorized to make application to the Municipal
Finance Commission for the County for an order permitting this County to borrow not to exceed
525,000,000 and issue its General Obligation Tax Notes, Series 1977.
13, The County Treasurer shall conduct a public s de of the I , ti s (after insertion of the
Notice attached to this resolution and as provided in par aph 14 her , 4), provided such notes
shall not be sold at a discount, after which sale the T . • r sha , the notes to the lowest
bidder. The conditions of sale shall be as specified in ia Notic .
14, Sealed proposals for the purchase of the not ,- shall It re , ived up to such time as
shall later be determined and notice thereof shall be published 'ince with law once in the
BOND BUYER, which is hereby designated as being a publication prirt , 1 in the English language and
circulated in this State, which carries as a part of its regular se'./ice notices of sale of
municipal bonds. The Notice shall be in substantially the form in the attachment to this resolution.
15. The notes shall be delivered with the unqualified opinion of Dickinson, Wright, McKean,
Cudlip and Moon, Attorneys of Detroit, Michigan, approving the legality of the notes, and the cost
of said legal opinion and the printing of the notes will be at the expense of the County. The notes
will be delivered at the expense of the County in such city or cities designated by the Treasurer in
the Notice of Sale.
16, Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution or other resolutions adopted
heretofore, the County hereby covenants with the purchaser (within the meaning of the Proposed
Regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue on May 3, 1973, as revised on
December 3, 1975) of the General Obligation Tax Notes, Series 1977, that the County will make no
use of the proceeds of the notes which, if such use had been reasonably expected on the date of
issue of the notes, would have caused the notes to be "arbitrage bonds", as defined in Section 103
(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and all rules and regulations thereto.
17. The County further covenants that it will not permit at any time any of the proceeds
of the General Obligation Tax Notes, Series 1977, or any other funds of the County to be used directly
or indirectly in a manner which would result in the exclusion of any of said notes from the treat-
ment afforded by Section 103(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, by reason of the
classification of the notes as "Industrial Development Bonds" within the meaning of Section 103(b)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and all rules and regulations relating thereto.
18, The County shall keep full and complete records of all deposits to and withdrawals
from each of the funds and accounts in the County's 100% Tax Payment Fund Account and Collection
Account and of all other transactions relating to such funds and accounts and of all investments
of moneys in such accounts and the interest and gain derived therefrom.
(FORM CF NOTE)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
Number $5,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX NOTES, SERIES 1977
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the County of Oakland, Michigan, hereby acknowledges
itself indebted and for value received, promises to pay to the bearer hereof the sum of
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
on the first day of , A.D. 19 , together with interest thereon from the date hereof
until paid, at the rate of per centum ( %) per annum, payable on
1977, and thereafter semi-annually on the first day of and in each year
Both principal and interest are payable in lawful money of the United States of America at
, upon presentation and surrender of this note and the coupons
attached hereto as they severally mature.
This note is one of a series of notes of like date and tenor, except as to maturity
, numbered consecutively in the direct order of their maturities from 1 to
both inclusive, aggregating the principal sum of Dollars ($ ),
issued under and pursuant to and in full conformity with the Constitution and Statutes of the State
of Michigan and especially Act No. 206 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1893, as amended, The proceeds
of this series of notes will be used to make payments to all taxing units in the County for the 1976
real property taxes returned to the County Treasurer as delinquent on March 1, 1977.
For the payment of the principal and interest on these notes, there is hereby pledged all
of the collections of the delinquent real property taxes due and payable to taxing units in Oakland
County, including the County of Oakland, for the year 1976, which were outstanding and uncollected
on March I, 1977, together with all interest thereon, which amounts will be deposited in the
County's 100% Tax Payment Fund. The primary obligation to pay to the County the amount of such
delinquent taxes and the interest thereon (except those amounts due as county tax) rests with the
respective local taxing units. In addition thereto, the full faith, credit and resources of the
County of Oakland are hereby irrevocably pledged for the prompt payment of said principal and
interest at maturity,
Notes of this series are not subject to redemption prior to maturity.
It is hereby certified, recited and declared that all acts, conditions and things required
to exist, happen and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of the notes of this series,
existed, have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner as required by the
Constitution and .Statutes of the State of Michigan,
(SEAL)
153 Commissioners Mi , 'inued. February J7, 1 ,477
IN WIltU the Count -
iI n ny its ir ... • rt and its car t
i n - f, i coupons 1. ,..,e.cuted with to
day
or 1377.
u b , d this note to be signed in
f.r hd has caused the annexed
Trc • ir r, all as of the first
Cc I OAKLAND
Bv C. I iL nohany
art'
(COUPON)
Number S5,000
0:1 che to , ,f 2 A.D., 19_, tn. County of Oakland, Michigan will pay to
the be , 1,J-eof tf 1m ii L ,, , ,n lawful money of . , United States of America at the
1.-inn the interest due on that day on
It s r ,,Trgatioi; J. B .•i 7 'Tr I he number shown hereon. This coupon is payable
from c rt in delinquent t pa 4 menr' I th. County of Oakland and deposited in the
CakianI Coo iii 100 Tax fayment Fund, as set forth in the notes 'o which this coupon pextains.
h_'''DharY ,
!':7 Loun ty Ti I r
OFFICIA1 NOTICE. OF SALE
STATE OF HCHIGAN
COUNTY 4 c.PUPCD
GENERAL OBLILA,ON .1Ari. NOTES, SERIES 1971
SEALED BIDS for the purchase of General Obligation Tax Notes, Series 1377, of the County of Oakland,
Michician, of the par value of S will be received by the undersigned at the iffict f
Courty Treasurer, , Michigan, until
Time, 1 r;i, it which time and place thry will be publicly opened
r,.,(1. Sealed bids will also be in the alternative, on tie, • m. date and until the
.M5
• 0 an agent of the undersigned the office of Municii l_ory Council of Michigan,
r National huiiding, Detroit, Micnigar 48226, wl n 1.1'y will ,..imultaneously f publicly
nd f! .f. Bidders may choose either location to L bids and good faith ch. , hut not
it 1(,( in a -. The notes w n Il he awarded tu the suer o itil bidder ot a proceedih, (,,uducied by
the Coui it,. to he held at P.M. on N. I te.
NOTE DET,.11". The. notes will be coupon notes of INC ion of .'?5,000 each, will bear interest
from the.ir 0 t. iyable on November I, 1977, and semi-annu)lly the will be dated April 1, 1977,
will be numbtrd in direct order of. maturity from 1 to , inclus,ive, and will mature serially on
May 1 in ye;.,,, and amounts as follows:
YEAR ,AMOUNT
1578 5
1379
1980 .
PRIOR 'EDFMFTION: Thc- rct•-f sh :11 not be object to r. prior to maturity.
1NrfdV.0 'ATE AND Hum- oratt.s: The not , will b( :a- int I t from their date at a rate or rates
sptLiHed '1y tie _ n(,• :Jul bidder, not (;(..ding per cent ( `.%) per annum,
evtre kA 'g multii i• C 1/8 or 1/20 c 1 e any ii.i n thereof. Interest on the notes of
any mc-Lurity s hal a at one rate only, and If di f t, _ween the highest and lowr -t rate of
inter.st bid shall r, t exceed one per cent (17,).
PAYING AGENT: Both principal and interest will he payhle et a bank or trust company it. :.ed in the
State of Michigan, qualified to act as paying agent under the statutes of the Stat., ," Michigan or
of the United S.. tes of America, to be desidnated by the original purchaser of the note' , who may
also desigrat .p ying agent, which may be located ow ide of Michigan, qualified to act as
paying agent or ; tie I ,w of the State in which loca.id , • o' the United States of America, both of
which shall be subj to the approval of the County Si •. I The designation of paying agent or
paying agents shall • U ly letter or telegram to the undersigned within 48 hours after receiving
written notice. In th( • .,,nt no paving agent is desi ,-n,4 -J within the time herein provided, or in
the event that the payine agent di• d is not qual I under the statutes of this State or of
the United States, er is not approv,3 Li the Treasurer, tel Tr ,asurer shall appoint the paying agent
or paying agents after discussion with tin original pill I' It
PURPOSE AND `,FrI4IITY: The notes are is A.0 for the purpos• ,f establishing the County's lOW Tax Pay-
ment Fund for ‘,. 1376 tax year -111€ ii n are secured by the delinquent real property taxes which
became du , .,1,0 to the County of ").•.I 1 .nd for the year 1376 on or before March 1, 1977, and all
such taxe to '1” ri h all interest h• r.011 unpaid on that date are pledged to the prompt payment
of the pn InC i I f and interest on the les. All governmental units in the County which receive
payments from the fund have a primary obligation to pay to the County the amount of such payments
with interest thereon at the highest rate borne by the notes being issued, should the taxes pledged
be uncolleotal 1 for any reason. The notes are also the general obligation of the County, and for
the prompt pa-m, at of the principal of the notes and the interest thereon, when due, the County shall
impose a c nel valorem tax, without limitation as to rate or amount, on all taxable property in
the County to !-7 .,ach principal and interest.
AWARD OF NOTES: ''or the purpose of awarding the notes, the interest cost of each bid will be computed
by determininy, at the rate or rates specified therein, the total dollar amount of all interest on
the notes, regardless of the final amount of notes actually delivered, from . 1977 to their
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maturity and deducting therefrom any premium. The notes will be awarded t( the bidder whose bid on
the above computation produces the lowest interest cost to the County. No 1.4 Tosal for less than par,
nor less than all of the notes, will b. .i. red. Each bidder, for th • •••,n r ence of the County,
shall state in his bid the net intere,t to the County, computed in th,. mann-r above specified.
GOOD FAITH: A certified or cashier's cher.: in the amount of $ , r.,wn upon an incorporated
bank or trust company and payable to the order of the Treasurer of the County of Oakland, must
accompany each bid as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the bidder, to be forfeited as
liquidated damages if such bid is accepted and the bidder fails to take up and pay for the notes.
No interest will be allowed on good faith deposits. The good faith cocci< of the winning bidder will
be promptly cashed, and the amount received therefor will he credited against the purchase price as
o' the date of delivery. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to each bidder's
representative or by registerud mail.
LEGAL OPINION: Bids shall be conditionel upon the unqualifiee approving opinion of Dickinson, Wright,
McKean, Cudlip and Moon, Attorneys of Detroit, Michigan, approving the legality of the notes, copies
of which will be printed on the reverse side of each note, and the original of the opinion will be
delivered without expense to the purchaser of the notes at the delivery thereof.
DELIVERY OF NOTES: The County will furnish notes ready for execution at its expense at
The usual documents, including a certificate that no litigation is pending affecting the issuance
of the notes, will be delivered at the time of the delivery of the notes. If the notes are not
tendered for delivery by twelve o'clock noon, Michigan Time, on the 45th day following the date of
sale, or the first business day thereafter if said 45th day is not a business day, the successful
bidder may on that day, or any time thereafter until delivery of the notes, withdraw his prpposal
by serving notice of cancellation, in writing, on the undersigned in which event the Count shall
promptly return the good faith deposit, Payment for the notes shall be made in federd Rr., rve
Funds. Accrued interest to the date of delivery of the notes shall he paid by the pur_hu-_,i at the
time of delivery.
CUSIP NUMBERS: Cusip numbers have been applied for and will be printed on the notes at the County's
expense. The printing of incorrect Cusip numbers or the failure to print the Cusip numbers on the
notes shall not constitute cause for the purchaser to refuse delivery of the notes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Further information may be obtained from the Oakland County Treasurer at
the address specified above
THERIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
ENVELOPES: Envelopes containing the bids should be plainly marked "Proposal for General Obligation
Tax Notes."
APPROVED:
STATE OF MICHIGAN C. Hugh DcJAny
MUNICIPAL FINANCE COMMISSION Oakland C. u:ty Treasurer •
Moved by Wilcox supported by Peterson the rules be •uspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt,
Montante, Huxley, Murphy, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox,
Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino. (25)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried,
Thereafter it was moved by Mr. Kasper and seconded by Mr. Perinoff that the resolution
be adopted,
Discussion followed,
AYES: Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy,
Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler.
(22)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSENT: DiGiovanni, McConnell, Page, Price, Simson. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
) SS:
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of
the County of Oakland, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of
proceedings taken at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of said County, held on the
17th dw,, of February, 1977, insofar as the same relate to the borrowing of not to exceed $25,000,000
and the issuance of Oakland County General Obligation Tax Notes, Series 1977, the original of which
is on file in my office.
Commissioners Minutes Continued, February 17, 1977
IN WI it: WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature this i8th day of
February, A.D., '7.
Lynn D. All.' /s/
',,Jakiand ti y Clerk
F to Ii, iON
The undersigned, the Treas h Luny of 0 •llanu, Michigan, hereby acknowledges
an s th t on , 15 Oaklard County's Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund
we ch mated by the County Treasurer a, tl , Dakiand County 1007 Tax Payment Fund, pursuant to
Sect in qb of Act 206 of the Michigan Public of 1893, as amemded.
C Hugh 0,'13.1
0 kland C irriti Treasurer
Misc. 7846
By Mr, Lanni
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL NO. 3
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.
WHEREAS under the present make -up of the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority, a regional
park network has been accomplished for the mutual benefit of all citizens of the region; and
WHEREAS plans for future expansion of facilities are being undertaken with input from the
City of Detroit; and
WHEREAS we believe that the regional park network should continue to provide services
that are, in fact, regional in nature; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County representative to the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
has indicated that a change is not necessary as proposed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners go on record
as being in support of continuing the present legislation and opposing Senate Bill No, 3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to all State Logislators
representing Oakland County and the County's Legislative Agent.
The General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Vice Chairman
Moved by Lanni supported by DiGiovanni the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7847
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4017
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed House Bill 4017, which mandates that a municipal water
or sewage system serving more than 407 of the state's polution be audited annually by an independent
auditor which is designated by the Department of Treasury at a cost to be paid by the system; the
results of said audit are to be a matter of public record; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4017 also calls for the holding of public hearings at least 120 days
before a proposed rate increase is scheduled to take effect and the proper notification of such
hearing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby goes
on record supporting the concepts contained in House Bill 4017.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the State Legislators
representing Oakland County and the County's Legislative Agent.
Mr. Chairman, the General Government Committee, by James E. Lanni, Vice Chairman, moves
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Vice, Chairman
Moved by Lanni supported by Peterson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7848
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION - FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ROCHESTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS 160 years ago, in 1817, Revolutionary War veteran James Graham and his family
established the first community of European ancestry in Oakland County along the Clinton River; and
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WHEREAS Mr. Graham's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alexander Graham, having come from Rochester,
New York, named this first settlement Rochester and there gave birth to the first non-native
American born in the area; and
WHEREAS on July I, 1827, 10 years after the first permanent settlers arrived and before
the township, village, or state were formed, circuit rider Reverend Isaac W. Ruggles established
the first Congregational Church in what was to become the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS this first church of this denomination was The Congregational Church of Rochester
located in a or house on Avon Road near Rochester Road; and
WHEREAS in 1353, a new church was erected in Rochester at the corner of Walnut and Third,
whicn served the members of the First Congregational Church for 107 years until 1960 when the church
moved to its present Rochester location on Pine Stt , t - nd
WHEREAS from its beginning this congregi.-1 been a singularly important part of the
Avon Rochester community, exemplifying during its Ir.0 years of uninterrupted service the concept
of "---one nation under God," and
WHEREAS The First Congregational Church of Rochester is observing its 150th Anniversary
on June 19, 1977, 201 years since the Declaration of Independence,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners, County of Oakland, State of
Michigan, does hereby congratulate those present and past members of the First Congregational
Church of Rochester on their Anniversary, and does hereby recognize their long service to the
people of this County, and orders that a copy of this resolution be presented on an appropriate
occasion to the aforesaid congreiation.
Mr, Chairman, the General Government Committee, by James E. Lanni, Vice Chairman, moves
the adoption of the forego:ng resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Vice Chairman
Moved by Lanni supported by Peterson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-C the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7849
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES SALARY INCREASE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee received and reviewed a request from the Circuit Court
Judges to increase the County portion of their salary, and
WHEREAS the County portion of the Circuit Court Judges salary was increased in 1976 by
an amount equal to five (5) percent of the combined State and County portions while the State
portion was i o(-I by 51,200 effective January 1, 1 977 with the resulting changes in total salary
as shown below:
Pr.or Salary 1/22/76 1/1/77
State Portion $26,500 $27,700
(Increase) (1,200)
County Portion 15,459 17,557 1 7,557
(Increase) (2,098) ---
TOTAL $41.959 $44,057 545,257
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County portion be increased by an amount equal to
five (5) percent of the present County portion as follows:
Present For Immediate Effect
County Portion $17,557 $18,435
(Increase) (878)
, The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J, McDonald
Moved by McDonald supported by McConnell the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Gorsline the resolution be amended to read: "The 50
increase will be predicated upon both the County and the State portion of the salary as was
existent as of December 31, 1976."
The Chairman referred the resolution and the amendment to the Finance Committee. There
were no objections.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. February 17, 1977
Misci 7850
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY CHANGES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee received and reviewed a request from the Circuit Court
for salary increases and the creation of certain new classifications as well as a plan to provide
"flexible staffing" among the various judges; and
WHEREAS your Committee does not support the concept of "flexible staffing" for the Court
but feels a review would be appropriate of the specific individual staffing needs of the various
judges; and
WHEREAS your Committee does recommend certain of the salary adjustment requests and feels
approval of selected new classiflcations at this time will enable the Court to prepare for later
Committee review a proposal to meet the judges' individual staffing needs,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that salary ranges for the following classifications be
increased exclusive of any general wage increase applied to other County classifications and which
shall also be applied to these classifications:
Court Administrator/Judicial Assistant From: $31,000
To: $33,000
Court Clerk 11 From: $ 8,477
To: $1 0,000
Court Clerk 1 From: $ 7,607
To: $ 7,987
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the followin g classifications be established or reestablished
with salary ranges which shall, in addition, also have any general wage increase applied to their
rates:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
Assignment Clerk 1 -37 -8-5 14,237 14,889 15,541 16,193
Research Law Clerk 12,742 Flat Rate
Judicial Secretary 11,667 Flat Rate
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the classifications of Judicial Secretary I and Judicial
Secretary II be deleted and that employees and positions presently carrying one of these classifi-
cations be reclassified to Judicial Secretary.
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 Daly the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee,
There were no objections.
Misc. 7851
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY FOR CRIME PREVENTION PROJECT COORDINATOR - SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has accepted a Crime Prevention Bureau Grant for the
Sheriff's Department in Miscellaneous Resolution #7747; and
WHEREAS a new classification and one position is needed to implement this grant; and
WHEREAS no funding is required other than the funds already provided in approved
Resolution #7747,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification and one position of Crime Prevention
Project Coordinator be established with the following salary range: $16,000 Flat Rate,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that continuance of this position be contingent upon continued
availability of grant funds,
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 Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7852
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITIONS AND SALARIES FOR CHIEF OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS - PONTIAC AND SUPERINTENDENT OF AIRPORT MAINTENANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the increasing workload at the Oakland/Pontiac Airport, and the time the Director
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of Aviation me nd at other facilities necessitate change in organization; and
WdE,tt ,, formerly, the Assistant Airport ttin.. r ,:isted with business operations and
sup iised maint!nance services, now more emphasis 1 ,.n placed on the maintenance and field
oF the Airport causing the Assistant Airport Mager to relinquish important administrative
dut.• , and
WHEREAS upgrading the present Administrative Assistant - Airport position to Chief of
Airport Operations - Pontigc would enable assignment of a greater portion of the administrative
duties to the new classification; and
WHEREAS re L i,/ing the Assistant Airport Manager position to Superintendent of Airport.
Maintenance would mor ,• :• ur:ely reflect the responsibilities remaining with this position; and
WHEREAS these changes will not require any transfer of budgeted funds,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following classifications and salary ranges be
established:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
Chief of Airport Operations - Pontiac. T475-00 15,500 16,500 17,500 18,500
Supt. of Airport Maintenance 13,500 14,500 15,500 16,500 17,500
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the existing positions of Administrative Assistant - Airport ,;
and Assistant Airport Manager be reclassified to Chief of Airport Operations - Pontiac and Super-
intendent of Airport Maintenance, respectively, and that the classifications of Administrative
Assistant - Airports and Assistant Airport Manager be deleted.
The Personnel Committee, by John J, McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution,
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J, McDonald
Moved by McDonald supported by Fortino the r , • lut ion be adopted,
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule Xl-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Beard meeting,
Misr, ;c e
By Mr. Wilco.
IN RE: . MMONS SANITARY DRAIN
To the cakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS proceedings have been taken by the Statutory Drainage Board for the construction
of the Simmons Sanitary Drain under the provisions of Chapter 20 of Act No 40 of the Public Acts
of 1956, as amended, pursuant to a petition filed with the Oakland County Drain Commissioner; and
WHEREAS the said Drainage Board by resolution adopted on January 26, 1977, authorized
and provided for the issuance of bonds in the aggre-ate principal amount of 5390,000 in anticipation
of the 11.• tion of an equal amount of a special .•!.sment against the City of Novi, said special
asse ,,, • having been duly confirmed by said Dr•,.n,,,e Board; and
WHEREAS said bonds are to be designated Drain Bonds, are to be dated May I, 1977, will
bear irierest at a rate not exceeding BY and will not be subject to redemption prior to maturity;
and
WHEREAS said Drainage Board deems it advisable and necessary to obtain from this Board a
resolution consenting to the pledge of the full faith and credit of the county on the aforesaid bonds;
and
WHEREAS the said drainage project is immediately necessary to protect and preserve the
public health and therefore it is in the best interest of the County of Oakland that said bonds be
sold.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
1, That pursuant to the authorization provided in Section 474 of Chapter 20 of the Drain
Code of 1956, as amended, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby irrevocably pledge
the full faith and credit of the County of Oakland for the prompt payment of the principal of and
interest on the said Drain Bonds, and does agree that in the event the City of Novi shall fail or
neglect to account to the County Treasurer of the County of Oakland for the amount of any special
assessment installment and interest, when due, then the amount thereof shall be immediately advanced
from County Funds, and the County Treasurer is directed to immediately make such advancement to
the extent necessary,
2, That in the event that, pursuant to said pledge of full faith and credit, the County
of Oakland advances out of County Funds, all or any part of said installment and interest, it shall
be the duty of the County Treasurer, for and on behalf of the County of Oakland, to take all actions
and proceedings and pursue all remedies permitted or authorized by law for the reimbursement of such
sums so paid,
3. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as the same may be in conflict
with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded.
Mr, Chairman, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND .BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
$30,625.00
3,725.00
2,500.00
5,000.00
10,000.00 51,850.00
2,000.00
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18,626.00
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TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
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SIMMONS SANITARY DRAIN
ESTIMATE OF COST
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $248,099.00
Engineering
Consulting Engineer (Engineering)*
Consulting Engineer (Staking and Layout)
Soil and Material Testing
Soil Borings
Field and Administrative Engineering
Rating Agency Fees
Standard & Poor's
Moody's
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Easement Acquisition
Act 347 Permit
Drainage Board Meeting Costs .
C.P.A. Report for Prospectus
Financial Consultant
Bond Counsel
Bond Prospectus
Bond Printing
Publishing:
Oakland Press
Michigan Contractor and Builder
Bond Buyer
Local Publication (Novi News)
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Moved by Wilcox supported by Peterson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meoting.
Misc. 7854
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: PURCHASE OF GLASS RECYCLING CONTAINERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Soard of Commissioners pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #6338 has adopted
a recommendation that the County of Oakland furnish steel containers to qualified glass recycling
organizations for the purpose of accumulating and shipping waste glass to its Final destination for
processing; and
WHEREAS Bloomfield Township Recycling Center requests an additional container to supplement
the existing three containers for the purpose of handling the increase volume of waste glass; and
WHEREAS the Recycling Center of Birmingham, a newly established center, requests two
containers for waste glass collection.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland purchase three containers for
waste glass collection at a cost not to exceed $7,000.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution,
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 7855
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: BERKLEY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM ASSIGNMENT OF EASEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS certain easements were granted to the County of Oakland within the City of Berkley
for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining certain sewers in the City pursuant to a
project known as the Berkley Sewage Disposal System, said easements being recorded as follows:
Liber 4923, Page 258
Liber 6497, Page 832
Liber 6594, Pages 880 thru 883
Liber 6750, Pages 126 thru 128
Liber 6473, Page 252
Liber 6524, Pages 567 thru 569
Liber 6524, Pages 570 thru 572
Oakland County Records
and,
WHEREAS the City of Berkley, since said acquisitions by the County of Oakland has determined
that the Sewage Disposal System will be financed, constructed, operated and maintained by itself
rather than the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS the City of Berkley has requested that the easements granted to the County of
Oakland within the City of Berkley, for the sewage disposal system be assigned to the City of Berkley;
and
WHEREAS it is deemed advisable that said easements be assigned to the City of Berkley.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, that the
Chairman be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute an Assignment of Easement on behalf
of the County of Oakland to accomplish the assignment.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Roth the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced purusant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7856
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: CLINTON-OAKLAND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - HURON GARDENS EXTENSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Waterford is in urgent need of sewage disposal improvements
and facilities which are described in the resolution of the Waterford Charter Township Board herein-
after set forth in full in order to abate pollution of the waters of the township and thus to promote
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)f the r r , which improvements and facilities would likewise.
its r ,n,!, the Charter Township Br,d in said resolution has con-
;. , can be most economic .1iy and efficiently provided
• the exercise of the powers • la , by Act 342, Public Acts of
Sections ce, 5b and ,i th-r-of which resolution reads as
il IhiC-OAKIAND SEWAGE b1"1- IL SYSTEM IN WATERFORD TOWNSHIP
[ the Township [o •f the Charter Township, of Waterford, Oakland,
rip Hall in the .d township on the l0th day of January, 1977,
Time,
N n .I in. iffin, Schell, Deni, Scott, Ritter, Evans.
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I:• I r• olution was offer ,d by Schell at. ! seconded by Scott:
MIRE', the Charter Township o' Wc ,f0, 1 ha !ew..q,. di posal services to -
certain • ,,a.0 township by the - ion of facilities rid connection thereof
to the Cit / f Pontiac for treatment pursuant , contract which said city nu., wishes to terminate;
WHEREAS in order ,w pr ;Lich sewage disposal services it is necessary to
,•, .1 the Clinton -041and n Di pi• t A county system in said township by having the
_city take over th• on I.1w1 t A: l'.•truct additional facilities to connect the same
. id )/ ffi; and
Wh'ECAS the County ,f )as berei.ofore established the Clinton-Oakland Sewage
Di I: 1.• in the Charter Town• ip• f Waterford and elsewhere pursuant to Aot No. 185 of the
Public A ( f Michiqan of 1957, amended, to serve the areas in the Charter Township of Waterford
but b. ,- ,•. ,f the abolition of tl-f Act No 185 Board of Public Works in Oakland County, the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners has designated the County Drain Commissioner as the County Agency to
act pursuant to Act No 342 of the. Public Acts of Michigan of 1939, as amended, and the provisions
of said Act No. 342 provide for the establishment and acquisition of water supply and sewage disposal
systems and the extension, enlargement and improvement thereof by the County acting through the
County Agency; and
WHEREAS there exists a need in the Township for sewer acquisitions and extensions as
shown on Exhibit "A", which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, with
1.• r to which the making of studies and preparation of plans is required; and
WHEREAS it appears most practical and desirable for the County of Oakland acting through
its C)unty Agency under said Act No, 342, to extend the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System in
the Charter Township of Waterford and to finance the cost of the same by the issuance of bonds by
the County in anticipation of the collection of amounts to become due under a contract between said
Oakland County and this township whereby this township will agree to pay the cost of extending the
said System.
THEREFGLE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD,
MICHIGAN, as :
Ti. ti , County of Oakland is hereby requested to make studies and obtain plans to
extend and enlarc,e he Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System to serve areas in the Charter Town-
ship of Waterford as shown on the said Exhibits "A" and to establish the system and project to
include such extensionG and enlargements, all pursuant to Act No. 342, -Michigan Public Acts of 1939,
as amended.
2. That the County of Oakland is requested to use its general or special funds for studies
and planning, • 'ant processing and for processing this request, and, if and when Federal or State
grant aroceed• received, to reimburse to the county funds temporarily advanced pursuant hereto
out e,f- such gra ,.. ploceeds as may lawfuily be so used, it being understood that expenditures for
sewer extensions which are not grant eligible will not be reimbursed to the county funds until bonds .
are sold,
3. That the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of Waterford shall hereafter enter
into AP appropriate contract 'Hth re ,pect to the acquisition, financing and operation of said
extensi,n. and en] --gements of a d Clinton-Oakl -nd Sewage Di ,4c.sal System herein designated
"Cli . oak! -d war - Di,- • .1 n , Hur •n r ••-cle . Ext. rd also enter into an appropriate
cont.ac, with in r ct th( (+et t ri and mairenanct of said :tensions and enlargements.
4. That this town hip I. rx.by agrees to reimburse the said County of Oakland for all
reasonable engineering, legal and administrative costs heretofore or hereafter actually incurred
by its Department of Public Works or its County Agency in connection. with the acquisition of said
extensions and enlargements of said sewage disposal system in the event,- that for reasons beyond
the control of said County, the same are not completed or the proceeds of grants or of bonds to
Finance the same are not received.
ADOPTED:
YEAS: Seeterl in, Griffin, Schell, Deni, Scott, Ritter,\Evan'S.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
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EXHIBIT A
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PROP. SEwEli EXTENSIONS
PROP, FORCE MAN EXTENSIONS — • —• •••• I I SERVICE AREA
CL11TON-OAKLAND
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
HURON GARDENS EXTENSIONS
• JAN, 1977 --
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STATE OF MICHIGAN)
) ss:
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
1, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Township Clerk of the Charter Township
of Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete
copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Board at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of
January, 1977, the original of which is on file in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature this 31st day of
January, A.D. 1977.
NAOMI F. GRIFHN /s/
Township Clerk
; and
WHEREAS the County Drain Commissioner (hereinafter rred to as the "County
Agency') wilt accordingly cause to be prepared a proposed con.r.ct 'tic: the county and the
Charter Township .1 Waterford providing for the acquisition, con•tr....ti , and financing of said
county improvement a •1 facilities and will also cause to he prepared by the county's consulting
engineers, pl :IS " i•re construction thereof and estimates of the cost and the period of use
thereof, all of which will be submitted to this Board of Commissioners for its approval and adoption;
and
WHEREAS Chi', Board of Commissioners desires to proceed with the establishment of a system
and the acquisition, construction and financing of the system as provided in said resolution and
in An 342, Public Ac's of Michigan, as amended:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, that
this Board by majority vote of its members-elect does hereby authorize and direct that there be
established, and there is hereby established, under and pursuant to Act No. 342, Public Acts of
Mlchigan, 1939, as amended, a system of sewage disposal improvements and services to be known as
the "Clinton-Oakland Sewage. Disposal System - Huron Gardens Extension," which system shall consist
of extensions, enlargements, additions and improvements to the Clinton Oakland Sewage Disposal
System, as specified and to he located as stated in the form of resolution Above mentioned; that the
said systei, shall serve the Charter Township of Waterford; that the Oakland County Drain Commissioner
is hereby d innated and appointed as the "County Agency" for said county ,;ystem; that the said
County Ag , n , shall have all the powers and duties with respect to said county y Inn v Are provided
by law and c;pecially by said Act 342; and that all ohligations incurred by the County Agency with
respect to siid system, unless otherwise authorized by this Board, shall be payable solely from funds
derived from State and/or Federal grants or payments to be made by the Charter Township of Waterford
as provided in the said resolution.
Mr. Chairman, On behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7857
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS ON CAULKING EAST WING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS the consultants for the corrective work on the East Wing marble have recommended
that the sealant joints on the balance of the building be replaced; and
WHEREAS it would be economically advantageous to have this work performed while the marble
repairs are in progress; and
WHEREAS this project is included in the proposed 1977 Capital Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Central Services be and is hereby
authorized to receive bids on the exterior caulking of the East Wing and that a report thereon be
made to this Board after receipt and tabulation of such bids.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
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Misr. 7858
eal Mr, Wilcox
IN RE: GRANT APPLICATION FOR CONTINUATION OF "COMPREHENSIVE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROJECT" - TRAFFIC
IMPPCliFNENT ASSOCIATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY
To q.t. Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. •i n adies and Con' lemon
WHFPEAS the Traffic Improvement Association of Oakland County fTIAl has been long involved
in traffic dfety eff,•rts in Oakland County in concert with the. Oakland County Board of Commissioners
through thi of a unique data center for all governmental agencies in the County which
allows c• .y ..ssm,nt of traffic safety needs and which inciudes a complete traffic accident
data retrie I system a, i a selective law enforcement program which compares law enforcement efforts
directly agarst accijent causation factors: and
WHEREAS TIA is continuing towards the improvement of traffic safety in the County hy its
current on going"Comprehensive Traffic Engineering Project" through the direct involvement of all
agencies in the County which have responsibility for and jurisdiction of public roadways; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has acted as the official governmental
unit through which state and federal grant monies for this on-going traffic safety effort are
directed; and
WHEREAS the third-year continuation grant applicaticll for the "Comprehensive Traffic
Engineering Project" must be approved by the Board cf Comni oners before it may be officially
presented to the Michigan Department of State. Police, Officc of Highway Safety Planning for approval;
and
WHEREAS no additional input of County funds is necc..•ary for the continuation of this
project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
approve of the continuation of the on-going "Comprehensive Traffic Engineering Project" and authorizes
the Chairman of the Oa' land County Board of Commissioners to sign the necessary project application
forms on behalf of the Board.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Roth the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7838 - OAKLAND COUNTY ADVANCED RESERVATION TRANSIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee having reviewed Resolution #7838, Oakland County
Advanced Reservation Transit recommends that said resolution be adopted.
On behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
James E. Lanni, Vice Chairman
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 117838 - OAKLAND COUNTY ADVANCED RESERVATION TRANSIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7838 with the
recommendation that said resolution be adopted.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the acceptance
of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
'Misc. 7838
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY ADVANCED RESERVATION TRANSIT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is limited line haul transit service in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS there are scattered municipal small vehicle systems or dail-a-ride systems in
Oakland County; and
WHEREAS line haul service is not accessible to most citizens and especially to elderly
and handicapped who need transportation service; and
WHEREAS there is a latent demand for door to door transit service amongst a variety of
segments of the population ranging from teenagers needing a ride to be able to obtain part-time
jobs, to senior citizens' need to obtain medical service at A distant hospital; and
WHEREAS the County Executive staff, in cooperation with SEMTA staff has determined that
small vehicle transit service or Oakland County Advanced Reservation Transit (OCART) should be
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initiated with a 36 vehicle fleet; and
WHEREAS the first year operating cost and all the capital expenditures for OCART shall be
obtained by SEMTA from the State Highway Commission under the Small Vehicle Program; and
WHEREAS the annual operating cost of the system is estimated to be $1,296 million; and
WHEREAS the required operating Tcnies after the first yea 1 -ttion can be obtained
from a three-way partnership between SEMTA, county and local units of ii,e.nment in Oakland County
as per attached cost sharing schedule.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of uommissioners agrees in
principal to participate in initiating the Advanced Reservation Transit System with an estimated
cost-share of 5200,000 a year subject to the following:
1) SEMTA shall be the prime agency responsible for the development, implementation, and
continued operation of the proposed OCART system.
2) A multi-year agreement by SEMTA specifying that
a) SEMTA shall provide, per mile, revenue obtained from 1/2 cent gasoline tax or any
similar tax revenue that supplements or complements the 1/2 cent revenue,
6) SEMTA shall transfer UMTA Section 5 monies to the proposed system using the amount
of monies obtained from revenue in (a) as required match.
c) SEMTA shall agree to transfer UMTA Section 5 monies equivalent to local matching
monies that may be obtained within the county.
3) SEMTA shall develop and incrementally implement fixed route service to complement
Advanced Reservation Transit based on the travel pattern experience of the proposed system.
4) SEMTA shall incrementally assume a larger share of the operating costs annual so that
the system would be entirely funded by SEMTA sources of funding by the end of the fifth year of
operation of the system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners directs the County Executive
staff to begin discussions with local units of government to obtain their input and commitment to
participate in the proposed program.
We move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lillian V. Moffitt, Dennis Murphy,
Patricia A. Kelly, Marguerite Simson
John R. DiGiovanni, James Edward Lanni"
OAKLAND COUNTY ADVANCED RESERVATION TRANSIT
SYSTEM COST REVENUE
The capital cost of the system shall be provided by the State through SEMTA. First year
operating cost shall be provided by the State through SEMTA.
Annual Operating Cost $1,296,000 •
State and Federal Transfer Funds
through SEMTA $ 712,800
County Share 162,000
Local Share 162,000
System Revenue 259,200
TOTAL REVENUE $1,296,000
Moved by Wilcox supported by Moffitt the Report from the Planning and Building
Committee be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Peterson the Report from the General Government Committee
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
'Moved by Wilcox supported by DiGiovanni that Resolution /17838 be adopted.
Mrs. Moffitt requested the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee. There were
no objections.
Misc. 7859
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: GRANT APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE "LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY CONFERENCES" TO BE MANAGED BY THE
TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in the interests of providing a forum between state and local traffic safety
authorities to provide for an interface of opinions as to the magnitude and cause of the traffic
safety problem, to assist local leaders in developing public awareness of the traffic crash
problem, and to provide local leaders with available resource areas which can be utilized to
assist them in combatting their traffic safety problems; and
WHEREAS such a Forum will provide a mechanism whereby state and local traffic safety
officials can become more acutely aware of traffic safety problems as perceived by local community
leaders; and
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WHEREXT> to meet these needs, a series of our renic-- traffic safety conferences through-
out the st '-en proposed to be conducted 'in the spring ef 1977; and
elf the Michigan Department of Stat , 31, • F Highway Safety Planning, has
requested that thi project be managed by the Ti .1 c Imp r ALsociation of Oakland County
because of it long-standing commitments to imp: ,h •Fi' • ty and its demonstrated ability to
provide traff"c t/ .ervices to Oakland C,nr,• d ,„ ciLit, and villages; and
WHEkEAs the Oakland t -unty Board of Ummi •ioners has acted as the official governmental
unit through which state and f• ,-ral grant monies are directed for the Traffic Improvement Asvxiation
of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS no input of Oakland County funds is required for this necessary project,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
approve of the "Local Traffic Safety Conferences" project to be managed by the Traffic Improvement
Association of Oakland County and authorizes the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
to sign the necessary project applications on behalf of the Board.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7841 - HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR WESTERN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7841 with the
recommendation that said resolution be adopted.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
"Misc. 7841
By Mr. Gorsline
IN RE: HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR WESTERN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan State Highway Commission has voted to cancel construction of proposed
highway M-275 between 1-96 and 1-75; and
WHEREAS one potential effect of this proposed highway would have been to alleviate serious
traffic problems existing in sections of Western Oakland County today and greater problems in the
future; and
WHEREAS a need still exists to provide some adequate north-south highway through Western
Oakland County to alleviate these serious traffic problems; and
WHEREAS the federal and state funds initially available for this project, some $69 million,
will be used in other areas which also need highway construction if there is no viable plan for
Western Oakland County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
urge the Michigan State Highway Commission to reconsider its action cancelling construction of 11-275
between 1-96 and 1-75 so that reasonable alternatives to the proposed highway design may properly
be considered by the Highway Commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests that the
Oakland County Road Commission, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and the Traffic Improve-
ment Association of Oakland County study the need for an adequate north-south highway through
Western Oakland County and report their findings and recommendations to the Board of Commissioners
and the Michigan State Highway Commission.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Robert H. Gorsline
Richard R. Wilcox
Dennis L. Murphy"
Moved by Wilcox supported by Gorsline the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Gorsline supported by Peterson that Resolution #784l be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
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Moved by Gorsline supported by Wilcox the rules be suspended tor immediate consideration
of the resolution,
AYES: Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Patterson, Peterson, Simson,
Wilcox, DiCiovanni ; Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline. (14)
NAYS: Lanni, Montante, Moxley, Pernick, Roth, Aaron, Doyon. (7)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion Failed.
The resolution was laid over to the next regular Board meeting.
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1/7842 - WIDENING OF M -59
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Planning and Building Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution 1/7842 with the
recommendation that said resolution be adopted.
The Planning and Building Committeeby Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the acceptance
of the foregoing report,
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
"Misc. 784.2
By Mr, Gorsline
IN RE: WIDENING OF 11-59
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS state highway 11-59 west of Pontiac is one of the busiest arteries in Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS this highway has been widened to five lanes as far west as Williams Lake Road;
and
WHEREAS the Michigan State Highway Commission has announced plans to continue the widening
of 11-59 all the way to its intersection with U.S. 23; and
WHEREAS this widening program is long overdue because the daily traffic burden on M-59
west of Williams Lake Road far exceeds the capacity of the highway; and
WHEREAS the communitiesdirectly served by M-59, namely, White Lake and Highland Townships,
and those on its periphery, are among the most rapidly growing areas in Michigan; and
WHEREAS the cancellation of construction plans for M-275 have prompted the Michigan State
Department of Highways and Transportation to review again the plans for widening M-59 especially
that section west of the proposed interchange with said highway M-275.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
urge the Michigan State Department of Highways and Transportation and the Michigan State Highway
Commission to reject any cancellation of any part of the 11-59 highway widening program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does also urge
the department and commission to reject any additional delays in the M-59 widening program.
Mr, Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Robert H, Gorsline
Richard R. Wilcox, Robert A. McConnell"
Moved by Wilcox supported by Daly the report be accepted,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Patterson that Resolution #7842 be adopted.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Simson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Patterson,
Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiCiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline,
Hoot. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Patterson, Pernick,
Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot,
Kasper. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Resolution #7842 was adopted.
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Misc, 7860
By Mr, Wilcox
IN RE: CHANGE NO NAME LAKE TO FOXDALE LAKE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a request to change No Name Lake to
"Foxdale Lake"; and
WHEREAS the reason for the request is to identify this body of water as it is used by
area residents for recreation•I rpcses; and
WHEREAS this lake i• 1 (.st•.-d in Section 24, Town 3 North, Range 8 East, White Lake Town-
ship, Oakland County, Michigan; and
WHEREAS it is desired that the name adopted be used in future maps, reports and documents
Lls;Jt 'say be published by the State of Michigan and the United States Government.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the name of a lake located in Section 24, Town 3 North,
Range 8 East, White Lake Township, Oakland County, Michigan, be and the same is hereby changed from
No Name to Foxdale Lake.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk forward a certified copy of this Resolution
together with a map showing the particular geological feature affected, to the Geological Survey
Division of the Department of Natural Resources, Lansing, Michigan.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution:
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Roth the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Daly that a Public Hearing on "Change No Name Lake to Foxdale
Lake", be held at 10:15 A.M. at the Board of Commissioner's meeting on March 3, 1977.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 7861
By Mr, Hoot
IN RE: INCREASE IN FOSTER HOME RATE - JUVENILE COURT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the State Department of Social Services has established new foster care rates
for children placed in licensed foster home facilities and
WHEREAS the last increase in foster care rati. we granted back in July, 1974; and
WHEREAS costs in the care of children has i'clias1.1 substantially over the last 2-1/2
years; and
WHEREAS the Juvenile Division of the Probate Court has recommended that an increase from
the present rate range and the annual clothing allowance be made in the Foster Home Rate in order
that licensed foster homes may remain in operation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that your Committee recommends that effective January 1,
1977, the following Foster Care Rates and yearly clothing allowance be applicable:
Foster Board Care Rates
Daily Rate as Increase
Current Rate Established by the State Per Day
Age Per Day Effective 1/1/77 Per Child
,
O - 6 Years $ 3.42 $ 3.50 $ .08
7 - 12 Years 4.22 4.37 .15
13 - 19 Years 4.94 5.30 .36
Annual Clothing Allowance
New Allowance Annual
Current Annual Established by the State Increase
Age Clothing Allowance To be Effective 1/1/77 Per Child
O - 6 Years $156.95 $178.85 $21.90
7 - 12 Years 193.45 219.00 25.55
13 - 19 Years 211.70 237.25 25.55
Initial Clothing Allowance
Increase
Current Proposed Amount
Ace Amount _Amount Per Child
O - 6 Years $ 84.00 $ 92.00 $ 8.00
7 - 12 Years 131.00 143.00 12.00
13 - 19 Years 186.00 205.00 19.00
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The Public Services Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, recommends adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Clerk read. letter from State Representative Sal Rocca requesting the Board of Commissioners
to adopt a resolution urging Governor William Milliken to abandon his pro- .1 for an Urban Policy
Coordinator and an Urban Action Team, (Referred to the General Governm( 0 Committee.)
Clerk read letter from Giffels Associates, Inc. of Detroit regariing the Public Meeting of
the Overview Plan/Environmental Assessment for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. (Placed
on file)
Clerk read letter from Fred Mester, Court Administrator regarding a resolution adopted by
the entire bench of the Sixth Circuit Court, expressing a willingness to cooperate with the County
Executive and the Board of Commissioners if they accept the State Pilot Probation Program. (Placed
on file)
Misc. 7862
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: WITHDRAWAL FROM SEMCOG
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, Oakland County has supported and participated in the Southeastern Michigan Council
of Governments and the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority, since their inception; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County has felt and still feels there is a need for regional cooperation
and discussion in those areas that transcend the boundries of local municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County believes in the principal of one man, one vote and the principal
of equal treatment; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County does not believe in taxation without representation or in
spending monies collected without representation; and
WHEREAS, the power of appointment to the new Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority
Board (Wayne County Board of Commissioners - 3, Macomb County Board of Commissioners - 2, and the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners - 1) violates all of the principals of equality and fairness;
and
WHEREAS, Oakland County's membership in the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments
has reached a point, where our input is worthless and we do not get equal and fair treatment, even
with those who are not members.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County withdraw its membership from the South-
eastern Michigan Council of Governments and the 1977 budgeted dues money be transferred to the
contingency fund.
Richard R. Wilcox, James A. Doyon, Paul E. Kasper,
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Marguerite Simson,
James E. Lanni, John R. DiGiovanni, Henry W. Hoot,
Ralph W. Moxley, Robert Gorsline, Joseph R. Montante,
William T. Patterson, Niles E. Olson, Robert A.
McConnell, Dennis L. Murphy, John J. McDonald,
John H. Peterson .
Moved by Wilcox supported by Montante the resolution be referred to the Planning and
Building Committee.
Mr. Aaron objected to the referral and requested the resolution be referred to the
General Government Committee.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Wilcox objected to the primary committee being the General Government Committee.
Moved by Lanni supported by DiGiovanni the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Lanni, Patterson, Peterson, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Hoot, Kasper. (7)
NAYS - McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Pernick, Roth, Simson, Aaron, Daly,
Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Kelly. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
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Vote on referral to the Planning and Building Committee.:
AYES: McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Roth,
Simson, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Gabler, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni. (16)
NAYS: Aaron, Daly, Dovon, Fortino, Gorsiine, Kelly. ;6)
A suffi.cient majority having voted therefor, the re.solution was referred to the Planning
and Building Committee:
The Chairman also referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were
no objections.
Misc. 7863
By Mr. Oars line
IN RE: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - DR. LARRY JULIUS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, each year the Michigan Jayi:ees pay tribute to Michigan's young generation of
leaders by honoring five of the most worthy men between the ages of 18 and 35; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 1977, Dr, Larry Julius, a distinguished citizen of Holly, was
honored by the Michigan Jaycees as one of the Five Outstanding Young Men of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Julius, at the young age of 34, has reached the top of his profession as
the successful owner and resident physician of the Holly Veterinary Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Julius has been distinguished in his professional pursuits by being the
youngest person ever admitted to the Ohio State University Veterinary School and by having many
of his research findings accepted by his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Julius has been, and continues to be, active in his community, including
serving as President of the Board of Commerce of Holly, a founder of the Holly Community Co-
ordinating Council, President of the Holly Jaycees, among others.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
commend Dr. Larry Julius for his excellent activities within his profession and his community and
for his being honored as one of the Five Outstanding Young Men of Michigan for 1977 by the Michigan
Jaycees.
Robert H. Gorsline, Commissioner, District #2
Moved by Gorsline supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Gorsline supported by Moffitt the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Moffitt, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Only, DiGiovanni, Doyop,
Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Resolution was unanimously adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Roth the Board adjourn until March 3, 1977 at 9:30 A. M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 1:20 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Clerk Chairman