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OAKLAND COUNTY
Board Of Commivion8nrs
MEETING
June 16, 1977
Meeting called to order by Chairnon Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., M 10:15 A.M. in the Cowl
House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan..
Invocation given by James A. Doyon.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly,
Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,
Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox. (27)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Moved by Roth supported by Patterson the minutes of the May 19, 1977 meeting be approved
as printed.
AYES: Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gore] me, Hoot,
Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson,
Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Roth. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
PASS: Price. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Hoot 'supported by Moxley the agenda be amended to include the following resolutions:
C:E.T.A. Title VI, FY-77 Special Projects Allocation - Program Agents, Farmington Hills,
Royal Oak and Southfield ($1,584,704)
Transfer of C.E.T.A. Title VI Counselor 11 Positions to C.E.T.A. Title 1 Community Aides
C. E.T.A. Title VI, FY-77 Special Projects Allocation - Private Non-Profit Agencies ($500,000)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. William Russow requested to address the Board regarding the operations in the Friend
of the Court.
Mr. John King requested to address the Board regarding the Committee System In Oakland
County.
Clerk read letter from State Representative Melvin A. Larsen acknowledging receipt of
resolutions. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Patrick K. Daly, Chairman of the Board of Institutions requesting
that consideration be given to the relocation of Hospital Drive and provide expanded parking space.
(Referred to the Planning and Building Committee.)
Clerk read letter from the Comprehensive Health Planning Council of Southeastern Michigan
thanking the Board for including $21,940 contribution to the Council in the Oakland County Budget for
1977. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman regarding the agreement with the Pine
Knob Theatre, Inc., stating that the contract did not cover the time span necessary to ratify the
actions taken by the County Executive and the Sheriff of Oakland County. (Referred to the Public
Services Committee.)
Moved by Page supported by Gorsline the rules be suspended for immediate consideration for
the Re-Organizational staffing in the Board of Commissioner's Office.
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AYES: Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon., Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly,
Lanni, McConnell, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson,
Roth, Simson. (23)
NAYS: Aaron, Olson, Price. (3)
A sufficient majority -having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Gabler stated since the resolutions are not prepared at this time, the Board should
proceed with the agenda.
Moved by Kasper supported by Murphy the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of
the following resolutions which were not starred on the agenda:
Item "D" - Acceptance of Hypertension Grant
Item "E" - Acceptance of Breast Cancer Detection Center Renewal Grant
Item "G" - Commitment of Countercyclical Anti-Recession Funds
Item "1" - Acceptance of March of Dimes Funds for WIC Program
AYES: Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly,
Lanni, McConnell, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
"Misc. 8023
By Mrs. Fortino
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #7763
required the approval of the full Board prior to expenditure of Professional Services Funds; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff of Oakland County found it necessary to challenge a court order to
prevent the reinstatement of an employee discharged for proper cause; and
WHEREAS such action required the services of professional counsel for the Sheriff.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
payment to outside counsel hired to represent the Sheriff, such payment to be charged against the
Professional Services Line Item in the Sheriff's budget.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Betty J. Fortino, Commissioner - District 1/5"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1E3023 - AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FUNDS
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 #8023 and finds funds not to exceed $5,000 available in the Sheriff Department's
Administration Budget in the Professional Services line-item.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by PerinOff the report be accepted and Resolution #8023 be
adopted.
Moved by Simson supported by Perinoff the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell,
Moffitt, Moxley, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Aaron. (21)
NAYS: Gorsline, Montante, Murphy, Patterson, Wilcox. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, Moffitt,
Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly. (22)
NAYS: Murphy, Patterson. (2)
PASS: DiGiovanni. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8023.
was adopted.
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"Misc. 8000
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: CONTRACT TO REVIEW COMPUTER SERVICES DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Computer Services Division was requested to secure bids from at least three
(3) outside firms for the purpose of having an independent evaluation made of the Computer Services
Division System; and
WHEREAS Computer Services Division has received bid proposals from five (5) firms to pro-
vide such an evaluation; and
WHEREAS the Computer Services Division and the Finance Committee recommend that the pro-
posed bid, submitted by Elmer Westheimer & Co., C.P.A., An an amount not to exceed $37,000, be
accepted; and
WHEREAS Computer Services personnel will be involved in the interview and data supplying
process to the consulting. firm necessitating funds, in the amount of $3,000, to cover the staff time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners appropriate
$40,000 from the Contingency Fund to cover the total evaluation project cost. Said funds to be made
available to the Computer Services Division.
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper; Chairman, moves the adoption of the above mentioned
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman"
Moved by Kasper supported by Patterson that Resolution #8000 be adopted.
AYES: Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, Moffitt,
Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox,
Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Resolution #8000 was adopted.
"Misc. 8002
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: FUNDING FOR DATA PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #7763, this Board transferred $440,630 Data
Processing Development costs from various departmental budgets to the Contingent Fund; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #7763 requires Computer Services to present progyams before
any funds are released from the Contingent Fund; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed and recommends Development Progrilm
$13,000 for the appropriate departments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $13,000 be transferred from the Contingent Fund to the
appropriate departmental budgets as follows:
Probate Court-Administration $2,500
Probate-Juvenile Court-Administration 2,500
District Courts 2,500
Personnel-Administration 2,500
Treasurer 3,000
The Finance Committee by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman"
Moved by Kasper supported by Roth that Resolution #8002 be adopted.
AYES: Gabler, Gorsline, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante,
Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perihoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox.
Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon; (25)
NAYS: Hoot. (1)
PASS: Fortino. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Resolution #8002 was adopted.
Misc. 8026
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE:. ACCEPTANCE OF COMMUNITY HYPERTENSION CONTROL PROGRAM GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #7902 of April 12, 1977 the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners authorized the filing of the Community Hypertension Control Program Grant
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10% of Total Salary & Fringe
Cost for Acceptance
$4q,87
$(2_8„_7 1 1)
$(7,6_,002„) TOTAL GRANT $124 878
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application in the amount of $124,878; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan Department of Public Health has approved funding in the amount
of $48,876 for said program covering the period of July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978; and
WHEREAS the scope of the program, as dictated by the State of Michigan's level of funding,
has been reviewed and approved by the Human Resources Committee and does not necessitate any additional
County funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept the
Community Hypertension Control Program Grant in the amount of $48,876 per the attached schedule.
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
HYPERTENSION GRANT -
7/1/77. 6/30/78
Grant
Application
4/1/77-3/30/78
Grant
Acceptance
7/1/77-6/30/78
Variance
Increase
(Decrease)
Salaries
Program Coordinator $21,120 $23,462 $ 2,342
Clerk III 9,546 6,975 (2 ,57 1 ) (1)
PHN II 6,970 (6,970)
PHN I 6,085 -- (6,085)
Typist II 4.07° -- (4,370)
TOTAL SALARIES $48,091 $30,437 $(17,654)
Fringe Benefits $15,149 $ 9,777 $( 5,372)
TOTAL SALARIES & FRINGE BENEFITS $63 240 $40,214 $(23,026)
Professional Services-Evaluation $ 8,000 -- $( 8,000)
• Operating Expenses
Communications $ 2,180 $ 1,090 $( 1,090)
Data Processing 10,000 -- (10,000)
Equipment Rental I 480 240 ( 240)
Transportation 720 480 ( 240)
Travel & Conference 1,000 -- ( 1,000)
Educational Supplies 1,000 -- ( 1,000)
Postage 455 320 ( 135)
Printing Supplies 1,000 500 ( 500 )
Office Supplies 1,000 737 ( 263)
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $17,835 $ 3,367 $(14,468)
Capital Outlay
Desks & Chairs $ 1,720 $ 725 $( 995) ,
Files 550 550 --
Baumanometer (3) 132 -- ( 132)
Anaeroid (20) 370 — ( 370)
Stethoscope (20) 300 -- (.1._ .39°.)
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 3,072. $.....1.
Indirect cost
68.06% of Total Salary cost
for Application $32,73 1
•
Funding
State
County
In-Kind
Appropriation
$105,878 (850 $48,876 (100%) $(57,002)
(10,600) (3)
8,400) (4)
10,600 (0%)
90 (7V)
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TOTAL FUNDING s 1t.t/i_ (1007) $4,,,876 (100V) $(16 ,002)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Decrease post t on from 12 months to 9 months.
El hnination of evaluation aspect of progrdm dtu , to lack or lundithi suppol-1
from State.
Data Proccsui ng F. Travel not necessary due to ilec.'..sase in sc.'01.,c of program.
Professional Services (program evaluation) t.I 1 -,Ro.,1 not fund.,.1 due- to decre,I.,,.
in .scope of program.
Moved by Kasper supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante,
Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox,
Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8027
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners approved the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program
by Miscellaneous Resolution #7626; and
WHEREAS the Human Resources Committee supports the continuation of said program; and
.WHEREAS the National Cancer Institute has indicated it will support the program in the amount
of $89,989 for the 1977.- 1978 Program; and
WHEREAS the County has provided funds in the 1977 Budget for continuation of the program
through 1977; and
WHEREAS County 1978 funding for the Breast . and Cervical Cancer Screening Program will be
reviewed in the Final Budget Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County accept the grant from the National Cancer
Institute for $89,989 for the continuation of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program.
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, moves the adoption of the kwegoing re!,olution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
NCI TOTAL COUNTY
_
5,277
18,
Variance
22,005
5,480
27,485
(131)
5,277
35,375
(2,C::;)
Total Operations Expense 170,949 73,248 97,701 23,277 20,137 194,226 93,385 I 100,8=1 3,140
120,614 144,811 93,899 89,989 30,625 ! 359,324 1 234,800 1 124,501 TOTAL PROGRAM 1 238,710
Personnel
Fringes
TOTAL SALARY & FRINGES
Equipment
Furniture
Eguipmest Rental & Maintenance
Public Information/Education
Operating Expense
Otner Expense
Rent
0
3 co
0
co
0
0
a
1976-1977
Program
52,124
15,637
67,761
48,185
10,496
17,600
8,730
36,663
49,275
1977-19 78
R.??97-sAd
54,165
1 7,39 8
71,563
20,196
5,969
34,183
12,900
Variance
(2,041)
(1,761)
(3,802)
48,185
10,496
(2,596)
2,761
2,480
36,375
1976--1977
Program
74,875
22,462
97,337
1977-197$
RLU-gd
52,870
16,982
69,852
131
2 0,006
1976-1977
Program
126,999
38,099
165,098
48,185
10,496
17,600
8,730
41,940
i 49,275
(2,006) 18,000
977-1973
roposcd Vario-ce roram
107,035 19,964
34,380 3 ,7 1 9
141,415 23,063
48,185
-- 10,099
20,196 (2,596)
6,100 2,630
34,183
12,900
20,006
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Moved by Kasper supported by Kelly the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Molfitt, Monlanie, Moxley,
Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly,
DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8028
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: FUNDING FOR DATA PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #7763, this Board transferred $440,630 Data
Processing Development costs from various departmental budgets to the Contingent Fund; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #7763 requires Computer Services to present programs before
any funds are released from the Contingent Fund; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed and recommended to the Board approval of funding
for projects totaling $13,000; and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed and recommends additional Development Programs
totaling $18,712 for the Health Department.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $18,712 be transferred from the Contingent Fund to the
Data Processing-Development line-item within the Health Department - Administration Budget.
The Finance Committee by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting to be held on July 7, 1977.
Misc. 8029
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: COMMITTMENT OF COUNTER-CYCLICAL, ANTIRECESSION FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has received counter-cyclical funds under the Public Works
Act of 1976; and
WHEREAS the anti-recession assistance regulations require units of local government to
obligate these funds within a six-month period following receipt of said funds; and
WHEREAS the counter-cyclical funds may be used to maintain existing levels of public services;
and
WHEREAS the first quarter financial forecast indicates a projected deficit situation in the
amount of $515,023 for employee fringe benefits.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 1977 budget be amended by increasing the revenues
portion of said budget in an amount of $515,023 to be designated as "Counter-Cyclical Funds" and by
increasing the Non-Departmental Appropriation line-items as follows:
Employee Dental Plan $115,000
Employee Hospitalization 117,000
Employee Retirement Admin. 4,000
Employee Retirement Fund 279,023
TOTAL $515,023
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Perinoff the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Moxley, Murphy, Page,
Patterson, Perinoff, Peterson, Simson, Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Gabler, Gorsline. (19)
NAYS: Olson, Pernick, Roth, Aaron, Doyon, Fortino. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8030
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: DESIGNATION OF BANKS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR PUBLIC MONEYS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there now may be in and hereafter from time to time come unto the hands of the
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Treasurer of the County of Oakland, Michigan, certain public moneys belonging to or held for the
State, County or other political units of the State or otherwise according to law; and
WHEREAS under the laws of Michigan, this Board is required to provide by resolution for the
deposit of all public moneys coming into the hands of said Treasurer, in one or more banks; and
WHEREAS the Board by Miscellaneous Resolution 1/6836 designated and published a list of
authorized depositories; and
WHEREAS it is necessary from time to time to add to the list of designated depositories;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following named Bank be designated as an authorized
depository and be duly added to the list of Banks so designated and authorized:
MICHIGAN NATIONAL - FARMINGTON
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bank so designated is hereby requested, directed and
autherized to honor all checks for payment of money drawn on the various accounts when bearing or
purporting the actual or facsimile signature of the Treasurer of the County of Oakland or his
designated deputies.
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Daly the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy,
Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino,
Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
PASS: Page. (1)
ABSTAIN: Perinoff. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8031
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF MARCH OF DIMES GRANT - SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND
CHILDREN (WIC)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #7707 adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
on September 30, 1976, provided for a one year funding by the U.S. Department of Agriculture of the
Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC); and
WHEREAS due to funding constraints in the original grant, one of the four WIC teams is
currently operating without an expanded nutrition program aide; and
WHEREAS the March of Dimes has agreed to fund a fourth aide for the remainder of the 1977
fiscal year (i.e., through September 30, 1977); and
WHEREAS the Personnel Committee authorized the additional other sources position at its
meeting of June 8, 1977; and
WHEREAS it is expected that the cost of the position will be incorporated into the U.S.
Department of Agriculture grant for fiscal 1978.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that acceptance of grant funds from the March of Dimes in the
amount of $3,882.55 be authorized for the purpose of adding one other sources funded, expanded
nutrition program aide for the period through September 30, 1977.
The Finance Committee by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Kasper supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page,
Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon,
Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8032
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has deemed it necessary to reclassify certain existing
positions, create 2 new positions and delete one existing position to streamline support operations.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners credle ihe
following classifications and salary ranges:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Base 6 Month I Year 2 Year 3 Year
IT71/0 16,500 17,200 17,900 18,600
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one position of Administrative Assistant - Board of Commissioners
be created and the existing position of Committee Clerk be deleted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that other classifications be adjusted as follows:
ASSISTANT COMMITTE CLERK with the current salary range of:
Base I Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
13,020 13,545 14,070 14,595 15,120
shall be reclassified to
SENIOR COMMITTEE REPORTER and the salary range adjusted to:
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
13,150 13,680 14,211 14,741 15,271 and further that
COMMITTEE CLERK REPORTER with the current salary range of
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
10,500 10,875 11,250 11,625 12,000
shall be reclassified to
COMMITTEE REPORTER and the salary range adjusted to
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year
10,605 10,984 11,363 11,741 12,120
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one additional position in the existing classification and
salary range of Stenographer I be created.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner - District #20
Moved by Pernick supported by Page the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson,
Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler,
Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly. (24)
NAYS: Olson, Aaron, Kasper. (3)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8033
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: FUNDING FOR REORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
BE IT RESOLVED that the funds for Miscellaneous Resolution #8032 - Board of Commissioners
Organizatioh Structure, will come from the Research Staff line-item in the 1977 Board of Commissioners
Budget.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner - District #20
Moved by Pernick supported by McConnell the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson, Price, Roth; Simson, Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot,
Kasper, Kelly, .Lanni. (24)
NAYS: Olson, Aaron. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 8034
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: CONTRACT WITH ANTON J. GUYER AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
• Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has reclassified the position of Committee
Clerk to Board Administrative Assistant; and
WHEREAS the duties of the Board Administrative Assistant have increased immeasurably; and
WHEREAS the Board Administrative Assistant, because of the increase in duties, will not
have time to perform the necessary intergovernmental relations between the County of Oakland and other
governmental units and agencies; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners deems it to be in the best interest of the County of
Oakland to employ an independent contractor to perform said governmental relations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland enter into a contract with Anton
J. Guyer as an independent contractor to perform services pertaining to inter-governmental relations.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board be and is hereby authorized to enter
into a contract in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract attached hereto and made
a part hereof.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner - District #20
C ONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT made this 1st day of August, 1977, between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan
Constitutional Corporation, hereinafter called "County", and ANTON J. GUYER, hereinafter called
"Consultant";
W1TNESSETH:
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, it is
agreed by and between the parties hereto that the County retains the Consuitant and the Consultant
agrees, as an independent contractor, to act as a consultant to the County under the following terms
and conditions:
1. The duties of the Consultant shall be as follows:
A. To assist the County in inter-governmental relations including but not limited to
liaison between the County and the various townships, villages and cities within the County;
B. Liaison between the County and the National Association of County Officials;
C. Liaison between the County and the Michigan Association of Counties;
D. Other assignments assigned by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners involving
inter-governmental relations;
2. The Consultant shall be under the direction of the Chairman of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners.
3. The Consultant shall attend meetings of the Board of Commissioners and all Commitiees
thereof.
4. The Consultant shall make himself available at all reasonable times for consultation
with the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and such other persons as the Chairman may direct.
5. The Consultant shall not engage in any activity or enterprise or assume any employment
or accept any position which may conflict with the inter-governmental program of the County or any of
its political subdivisions during the life of this contract.
6. The Consultant shall inquire into and promptly report to the Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners or such committee, department or departments, as the Board shall direct, on all matters
relating to inter-governmental relations which shall affect the County or any of its political sub-
divisions during the life of this contract.
7. The County shall pay to the Consultant, the sum of $25,000.00 annually, during the term
of this contract, payable in equal semi-monthly installments.
8. The Consultant shall pay his expenses except he shall be entitled to his reasonable and
necessary traveling expenses incurred while on County business away from the geographical area
deScribed as Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Counties. The expenses shall be in accordance with the Oakland
County Executive Travel Regulations and approved by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
5. If Consultant shall be incapacitated to a degree which, in the judgment of the Chairman
of the Board of Commissioners, shall render him ineffective in performing the necessary services con-
templated in this contract, then the County shall have the right, at its option, to either declare
this contract terminated and all relationship between the County and the Consultant ended, or suspend
the respective duties and liabilities under this contract until, in the opinion of the Chairman of
the Board of Commissioners, said Consultant is able to resume the performance of his services as
contemplated under this contract.
10. The Consultant agrees that at all times he will conduct himself with decorum and
propriety commensurate with the dignity of his undertaking.
11. The County reserves the right to terminate this contract when, in its opinion, the
Consultant has breached any of the terms and conditions herein upon ten (10) days written notice to
the Consultant.
12. The Consultant shall have the right to terminate and cancel this contract and all rights,
duties and obligations herein created shall terminate upon 10 days written notice to the County.
13. The relationship of Consultant to the County is and shall continue to be that of an
independent contractor and no liability or benefits, such as workmen's compensation benefits or
liabilities, retirement benefits or liabilities, pension benefits or liabilities, insurance rights or
liabilities, or such other Tights, provisions or liabilities arising out of a contract of hire or
employer-employee relationship, shall arise or accrue to either party as a result of this agreement
and undertaking.
14. This contract shall become effective on the day and date first above written, and shall
terminate on the 31st day of December, 1977.
15. This contract is made and executed pursuant to Resolution No. of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners adopted on the day of t 1977.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have executed this agreement on the day and date
first above written.
WITNESSES: COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan
Constitutional Corporation
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Anton J. Guyer, Consultant
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 16, 1977 533
Moved by Pernick supported by Page the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Pernick supported by McConnell the resolution be amended to read, "any additional
funds which would be necessary, will come from the Research Staff Line Item in the 1977 Board of
Commissioner's Budget".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
• Moved by Simson supported by Doyon the resolution be amended to read, that "E" be added
to section "I" of Consultant Contract to provide that the consultant shall also serve as research
consultant to members of the Board of Commissioners.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper,
Kelly, Lanni, McConnell. (24)
NAYS: Olson, Aaron, Doyon. (3)
A sufficient majority. having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was adopted.
Misc. 8035
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: TRANSFER OF CLASSIFICATION OF LEGISLATIVE AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6496, dated November 29,
1973, assigned the classification of Legislative Agent to the Office of Civil Counsel; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners desires to re-assign the classification of Legislative
Agent to the Board of Commissioners' staff.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of Legislative Agent be and is hereby
transferred from the Office of Civil Counsel to the staff of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner - District #20
Moved by Pernick supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Simson supported by Pernick the resolution be amended to read, "BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Legislative Agent shall serve as a research consultant to the Board of Commissioners".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson,
Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot. Kelly,
Lanni, McConnell, McDonald. (25)
NAYS: Olson, Kasper. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was adopted.
'Misc. 7996
By Mr. Page
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4267, AMENDMENT TO ACT 139, OF 1973
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4267 seeks to amend Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, to include the
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS in Sec. 4 (1) of that act, to the list of boards, commissions
and authorities excepted from abolishment upon the date that optional unified form of county govern-
ment becomes effective; and
WHEREAS this amendment would be an encroachment on the duties and responsibilities of the
County Executive or County Manager; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Probate Court has appointed a Soldier's Relief Commission, which
in part, handles this function.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby goes on
record opposing the passage of House Bill 4267.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to all legislators
representing Oakland County, the uovernor and tne County's Legislative Agent.
The General Government Committee, by Robert Page, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman"
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Moved by Page supported by Patterson that Resolution #7996 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Page requested that Robert E. Chisholm, Public Services Director be allowed to address
the Board.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Chisholm addressed the Board.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Montante, Murphy, Page, Peterson, Simson, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Gabler, Gorsline,
Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDorald, Moffitt. (14)
NAYS: Moxley, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino,
Hoot, Kelly. (13)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Resolution #7996 was adopted.
"Misc. 7998
By Mr. Page
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4506
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4506 provides a property tax freeze for persons 65 years or older with
a gross income of 510,000 or less; and
WHEREAS any freezing of the property taxes should be accomplished under the present Income
Tax Act; and
WHEREAS the present Income Tax Act already provides tax credits for senior citizens and
other lower income persons up to a certain income level.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby goes on
record in opposition to House Bill 4506.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Oakland County
Legislators in Lansing 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
Robert W. Page, Chairman"
Moved by Page supported by McDonald that Resolution #7998 be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Lanni the resolution be referred to the Health and Human
Resources Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
'Misc. 7999
By Mr. Page
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 391
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 391 upon enactment would allow persons 65 years or older to purchase
auto license plates for SIO if their gross income is $10,000 or less; and
WHEREAS said provision would have a negative impact on the revenue generated through the
sale of auto license plates by the Secretary of State's office; and
WHEREAS this decrease in revenue would have to be made up for in some other manner, such
as in an increase in the overall rate charged for license plates.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby goes
on record in opposition to Senate Bill 391.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Oakland County
Legislators in Lansing and to the County's Legislative Agent. •
The General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman"
Moved by Patterson supported by Lanni the resolution be referred to the Health and Human
Resources Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 16, 1977 535
REPORT
By Mr. Page
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 117883 - CREATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Your Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #7883, Creation of Historic
Preservation Committee, recommends its adoption.
The General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman
"Misc. 7883
By Mr. Gorsline
IN RE: CREATION OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County has a rich heritage relating to its early settlement and its growth
and development; and
WHEREAS many communities of this county have developed, or are developing, outstanding
programs to highlight this heritage and the heritage of their own areas; and
WHEREAS this heritage is maintained today through archives and records, buildings with
varied and important architectural styles, public monuments, museums containing examples of life
in earlier times, and other collections of memorabilia, and in other ways; and
WHEREAS it is hereby declared to be an important public purpose to preserve the heritage
of Oakland County and its communities and to encourage a proper awareness of said heritage; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does desire to better understand the
nature of programs to preserve the heritage of Oakland County and to understand what, if any, efforts
should be made by the government of Oakland County to support such programs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
create an advisory committee on historic preservation and historical programs, whose members, not more
than 15 in number including no more than three members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners with the consent of
the Board of Commissioners; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said committee shall study existing historic preservation efforts
and historical programs in this county, consider recommendations, if any, for county support for said
programs and report its findings to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners within one year of the
adoption of this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the advisory committee'shall cease to exist after one year
following the adoption of this resolution unless the Board of Commissioners shall, by majority vote,
extend the life of the advisory committee for one additional year.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Robert H. Gorsline, Commissioner - District P2"
Moved by Page supported by Gorsline the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Page supported by Moffitt that Resolution #7883 be adopted.
AYES: Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth,
Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, 'Kelly, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Resolution #7883 was adopted.
Misc. 8036
By Mr. Page
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4177, INCREASE FUNDS FOR COUNTY LAW LIBRARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland currently receives $4,000 per year in penal fine money; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4177 would provide an amount of $6,000 per year in penal fines to the
County of Oakland and would save the County $2,000; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4177 also eliminates the one million population ceiling under the current
statute and thus would enable the County to continue receiving penal fine money when the 1980 Census
becomes official; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of House Bill 4177 as being in the best interests
of the County of Oakland.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
House Bill 4177 and so recommends to the County Legislators.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Oakland County
536
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Legislators in Lansing and to the County's legislative agent.
The General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman
Moved by Page supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Page supported by Aaron the resolution be referred to the General Government
Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 8037
By Mr. Page
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4532, REVISE MEASURE FOR COMPUTING TRANSCRIPT FEES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4532 would provide for revision of the measure for computing fees for
Probate Court transcripts based on number of pages rather than Word count; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4532 standardizes methods of computing stenographer fees in keeping with
reasonable reporting practices and obviates the necessity to count words in computing the fee; and
WHEREAS the Probate Court and your Committee recommend support of House Bill 4532.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
House Bill 4532 and so recommends to the County Legislators.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Oakland County
Legislators in Lansing and to the County's legislative agent.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman
Moved by Page supported by Moxley the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman vacated the Chair. Vice Chairman Lillian V. Moffitt took the Chair.
Moved by Doyon supported by McConnell the resolution be referred to the General Government
Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman returned to the Chair.
Misc. 8038
By Mr. Page
IN RE: SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 4310 - ALLOWS DRAINAGE DISTRICTS TO PURCHASE AND CONDEMN PROPERTY FOR
PUBLIC PURPOSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS House Bill 4310 would allow drainage districts to purchase and condemn property for
public purposes which is the same authority held by the State Highway Department, County Road Commis-
sion and the Department of Public Works thus preventing the delay of many public works projects; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of House Bill 4310.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
House Bill 4310 and so recommends to the County Legislators.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Oakland County
Legislators in Lansing and to the County's legislative agent.
The General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman
Moved by Page supported by McConnell the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Page, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino,
Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley. (20)
NAYS: Olson, DiGiovanni, McDonald. (3)
PASS: Wilcox. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 16, 1977 537
Misc. 8039
By Mr. Page
IN RE: SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 344, COOPERATIVE LIBRARIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 344 would provide for the establishment of cooperative libraries, provide
for state aid for public libraries participating in cooperative libraries, would prescribe powers and
duties of cooperative library boards and provide for an appropriation; and
WHEREAS this Bill would give badly needed library aid to libraries in the County and is the
same bill introduced in the last session of the Legislature and was supported by the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
Senate Bill 344 and so recommends to the County's Legislators.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution Le forwarded to Oakland County
Legislators in Lansing and to the County's legislative agent.
The General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman
Moved by Page supported by Gorsline the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Aaron supported by Olson the resolution be referred to the General Government
Committee.
Discussion followed.
Vote on referral:
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote on resolution:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8040
By Mr. Page
IN RE: SUPPORT SENATE BILL 448 - COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARDS AND PER DIEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Senate Bill 448 provides legislation to remove the limit of $25.00 per diem payment
to members of a Community Mental Health Board, removes limitation on the number of per diems that may
be paid, and removes the requirement of approval by the Board of Commissioners to pay any amount of
per diem; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends support of Senate Bill 448.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports
Senate Bill 448 and so recommends to the County Legislators.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Oakland County
Legislators in Lansing and to the County's legislative agent.
The General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman
The Chairman referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.
Misc. 8041
By Mr. Page
IN RE: RELEASE OF OAKLAND COUNTY TOURIST AND CONVENTION BUREAU 1977 FUNDS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS funds in the amount of $20,00,0 were designated in the 1977 Budget For the Oakland
County Tourist and Convention Bureau; and
WHEREAS the release of said funds was contingent upon a report back to this Board in six
months on the Bureau's operation, sources of funding and membership; and
WHEREAS said report was given to the Finance Committee at its meeting of June 9, 1977, at
which time the Finance Committee recommended the release of the 1977 funds for the Oakland County
Tourist and Convention Bureau in the budgeted amount; and
WHEREAS the General Government Committee concurs in this recommendation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes
the release of funds budgeted in 1977 for the Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau in the
amount of 920,000.
The General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman
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Moved by Page supported by McConnell the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Page, Patterson, Peterson, Fe Wilcox, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler,
Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson. (20)
NAYS: Aaron, Lanni. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor; the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8042
By Dr. Montante
IN RE: APPROVAL OF OAKLAND-LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Miscellaneous Resolution #6662
on May 2, 1974; and
WHEREAS this action established the Oakland-Livingston Human Services Agency and authorized
an inter-local agreement between Oakland County, Livingston County and the Oakland-Livingston Human
Services Agency; and
WHEREAS this agreement has helped improve and coordinate the delivery of Human Services in
the two counties; and
WHEREAS a Study Committee comprised of representatives from Oakland County, Livingston
County and the Oakland-Livingston Human Services Agency was appointed recently to revise and update
the inter-local agreement; and
WHEREAS the Study Committee has completed its work and the Oakland-Livingston Human Scrvicw,
Agency Governing Board has approved the proposed agreement; and
WHEREAS the Health and Human Resources Committee has approved the proposed agreement.; and
WHEREAS the Livingston County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve this document
at their meeting of June 20, 1977.
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
proposed inter-local agreement between Oakland County, Livingston County and the Oakland-Livingston
Human Services Agency; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such agreement shall, be for the period of three years from the
date of the last of the two participating County boards which approved the inter-local agreement.
The Health and Human Resources Committee by Joseph R. Montante, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Joseph R. Mohtante, Chairman
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting to be held on July 7, 1977.
REPORT
By Dr. Montante
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION g7994 - HEALTH CARE COSTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Your Committee having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #7994, Health Care Costs, recommends
that said resolution be adopted.
The Health and Human Resources Committee, by Joseph R. Montante, Chairman, moves the
adoption of the foregoing report.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Joseph R. Montante, Chairman
"Misc. 7994
By Dr. Montante
IN RE: HEALTH CARE COSTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there is a national concern with the soaring costs of hospitaliziation; and
WHEREAS because of publicity and the affirmed belief that health care is everyone's right
without individual responsibility; and
WHEREAS this right has shifted today's medical practice from an office to hospitals, and
medical centers with increase in beds, staff and maintenance costs; and
WHEREAS HEW and local regional HSA's are attempting to swing this trend back to the home.
office and outpatient clinics; and
WHEREAS HEW and local regional HSA's are attempting to consolidate acute care hospital beds
where needed to help contain health care costs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that MAC endorse the concept that governments, in area; where
there are sufficient number of acute care beds, be well advised to remove themselves from operating
any new health care institutions thereby continuing the nation's serious concern of containing health
care costs.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 16, 1977 539
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Joseph R. Montante, Commissioner - District 1/26"
Moved by Montante supported by Simson the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Montante supported by Peterson that Resolution 117994 be adopted.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting to be held on July 7, 1977.
'Misc. 3011
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM RULES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed the attached recommendation of the Retirement
Commission; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee concurs with the recommendation to bring the rules in line
with the current policies of the Retirement Commission,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Retirement System Rules, which currently read:
Determination Date' for a member shall be the first day of the calendar month next
following the month in which he attains age 70 years."
shall be amended to read:
Determination Date.' for a member shall be the first day of the calendar month next
following the month in which he attains age 65 years."
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman"
* OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT BOARD
1200 North Telegraph Road - Pontiac, Michigan 48053
May 2, 1977
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Dear Mr. Gabler:
At the last meeting of the Oakland County Employees' Retirement Board held April 28, 1977,
the following resolution was approved:
Moved by Kratt Supported by Gabler
That this board recommends to the County Board of Commissioners that Section 2(5) of the
Retirement System Rules be amended as follows: "Determination Date" for a member shall be the first
day of the calendar month next following the month in which he attains age-78- 65 years.
Would you please see that this request be referred to the proper committee of your board.
Sincerely,
C. Hugh Dohany /s/
C. Hugh Dohany, Secretary-Treasurer
CHD/ce
Moved by McDonald supported by Roth that Resolution #8011 be adopted.
AYES: Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Fortino,
Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson,
Page. (23)
NAYS: Doyon. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Resolution #8011 was adopted.
"Misc. 8003
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENT GROUNDS MANAGER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS specific necessary functions in the Grounds Division of Central Services are not
being performed for lack of qualified personnel; and
WHEREAS these needed functions cannot be performed utilizing existing classifications; and
WHEREAS no existing classification exists to describe this kind of work; and
WHEREAS there is currently a vacant Groundskeeper 1 position that could better be utilized
to perform the functions in question,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of Student Grounds Manager be
established with the following salary range:
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Base 6 Month 1 Year
Per Hour: $4.05 $4.35 $4.63
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 #8003 - ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENT GROUNDS MANAGER
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 #8003 and finds that no additional appropriation will be necessary due to the fact this
position is funded from other sources.
FINANCE ,COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by McDonald supported by Roth the report be accepted and Resolution #8003 be ndoptcd.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Gabler, Gorsline,
Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Patterson.
(22)
NAYS: Fortino. (1)
ABSTAIN: Price. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8003
was adopted.
"misc. 8006
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed the compensation of the Prosecuting Attorney
with that for Prosecutors of other large Michigan Counties; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has determined that the Prosecuting Attorney's salary
should be increased in accord with salary adjustments approved for most other elected County officials,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Prosecuting Attorney's salary be increased by 5% to a
new total of $38,587,
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 #8006 - SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
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 #8006 and finds the amount of $992 available in the 1977 Contingency Account, said amount
to be transferred to the 1977 Prosecutor Budget - salary line item.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by McDonald supported by Kasper the report be accepted and resolution #8006 be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Peterson, Roth, Wilcox, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Kasper, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald,
Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Page, Patterson. (15)
NAYS: Simson, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Hoot, Kelly, Pernick, (7)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #8006
was adopted.
Salary
Typist I (1 Yr.)
Studeht
TOTAL SALARIES
Fringe Benefits '32.12%
Typist I
$ 7,646
2,900
$10,546
2,456
$4,129
1,566
5,695
1,326
TOTAL SALARIES & FRINGE BENEFITS $13,002 $7,021
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'Misc. 8004
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: CREATION OF ONE (1) TYPIST I AND ONE (1) STUDENT POSITION IN CIRCUIT COURT - COURT ADMINIS-
TRATOR'S OFFICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Circuit Court is experiencing an increased clerical workload as a repercussion
of the July, 1976 Michigan Supreme Court decision requiring court appointed counsel in paternity
actions where indigency is shown; and
WHEREAS there is presently a six month backlog in processing court transcripts,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that one (1) additional Typist I position and one (1) Student
position be created in the Court Administrator's Office of the Circuit Court.
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 fi8004 - CREATION OF ONE (1) TYPIST I AND ONE (1) STUDENT POSITION
IN CIRCUIT COURT - COURT ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE.
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 ,i8004 and finds that the creation of one (1) Typist I position and one (1) Student position
in the Circuit Cdurt, effective June 18, 1977, will require an appropriation of $7,617.
Further, the Finance Committee finds the amount of $7,617 available in the 1977 Contingency
Account, said amount to be transferred to the appropriate line-items consistent with the attached
budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
ADDITION OF TYPIST I AND STUDENT
CIRCUIT COURT
1977 Cost Effective
Annual Cost June 18, 1977
(54% Salary)
Operating
Equipment Rental (T/W) 192 96
Capital Outlay* 500 500
TOTAL OPERATING 692 Tg.
$13,694 $7,617
*Cost includes a Secretarial desk with typing L. and Secretarial chair for the typist 1
position.
Moved by McDonald supported by Price the report be accepted and resolution 1/8004 be adopted.
AYES: Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot,
Kasper, Kelly, Lanni., McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick,
Peterson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution #8004
was adopted.
TOTAL
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"Misc. 8005
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: 1977-1978 ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS LABOR AGREEMENT
To the Oakland Connty Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland and the Assistant Prosecutor Employees Or of the Office of
the Prosecuting Attorney represented by the Oakland County Government Bar Association have been
negotiating a labor agreement covering certain eMployees in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; and
WHEREAS a labor anreement covering the years 1977 and 1978 has been reached and reduced to
writing; and
WHEREAS there are forty-seven (47) budgeted positions in the Assistant Prosecutor Unit and
the agreement results in a total increased budgoted salaries cost for 1977 of S58,856; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee recommends approval of the Labor Agreement,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 1977-1978 Labor Agreement between the County of
Oakland and the Oakland County Government Bar Association, 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 5aid Agreement, a copy of which is .attachee hereto.
The Personnel Committee,- by John J. McDonald, Chairman., moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairman"
See pages 483 and 484 for copy of Collective Bargaining Agreement.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8005 - 1977-1978 ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR'S LABOR AGREEMENT
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 ,8005 and finds the sume of 558,856 available in the 1977 Non-Departmental Salary Ad-
justment Account. Said amount to be transferred to the 1977 Prosecutor's Budget as follows:
1) $55,762 to the Administration Unit Salary Line-item
2) $3,094 to the Organized Strike Force Unit Salary Line-Item
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by McDonald supported by Roth the report be accepted and Resolution #8005 be adopted.
AYES: Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot,
Kasper, Kelly, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick,
Peterson. (23)
NAYS: Lanni. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8005
was adopted.
Misc. 8043
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: CAMP OAKLAND STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FUND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Camp Oakland has no Student Employment Fund; and
WHEREAS Camp Oakland finds there are constructive projects that could be performed by
wards of Camp Oakland rather than hiring an outside contractor; and
WHEREAS Camp Oakland currently pays students to perform a variety of maintenance functions
that would otherwise be contracted; and
WHEREAS these payments are made from the Camp's recreation fund which has diverted those
funds from their intended purpose,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Camp Oakland Student Employment Fund in the amount of
52,000 be created for the purpose of providing paid constructive employment experiences for wards of
Camp Oakland.
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 Doyon the resolution be referred to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 16, 1977
Misc. 8044
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: LOCAL 1998 EQUITY ADJUSTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen.
WHEREAS the union contract negotiations between the County of Oakland and Local 1998,
Council 23, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-C10, covering the
period January 1, 1977 through December 31, 1978, resulted in an agreement that 1/4 of 1?, (0.25%)
of the Local 1998 base wage for 1976 be applied as equity adjustments to the rate of certain mutually
determined classifications represented by Local 1998 on July 1, 1977, and a similar amount to be
applied through this procedure on July 1, 1978; and
WHEREAS determination of the application of these amounts to specific classifications and
salary ranges was to be made by the parties at a later date; and
WHEREAS the parties have since met and mutually agreed upon the particular classifications
to be adjusted and the specific amounts to be applied to such classifications for July I, 1.977; and
WHEREAS the proposed adjustments result in 1977 increased budgeted salaries cost of
$3,853 for the Human Services - Medical Care Facility, and increased "Other Sources" of $3,752 for
Central Services - Laundry, $199 for Human Services - Community Mental Health, and $1,108 for Central
Services - Facilities and Operations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary ranges of the attached classifications, which
are represented by Local 1998, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, be ad-
justed effective July 1, 1977 as shown, and that $3,853 be transferred from the 1977 non-departmental
salaries reserve to the 1977 Medical Care Facility salaries budget.
The Personnel Committee, by John J. McDonald, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
John J. McDonald, Chairm.in
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PROPOSED EQUITY ADJUSTMENTS
LOCAL 1998
TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY I, 1977
LPN
Food Service
Worker I
SASE 6 MO. 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR
Proposed 9,350 9,575 9,800 10,250 10,700 11,150
Current* 9,335 9,508 9,681 10,027 10,373 10,718
$ Increase 15 67 119 223 327 432
Proposed 7,113 7,256 7,400 7,689 7,976
Current* 7,013 7,156 7,300 7,589 7,876
$ Increase 100 100 100 100 100
Laundry Worker Proposed 7,300 7,504 7,708 8,117 8,525 8,932
Current* 7,025 7,204 7,384 7,741 8,099 8,457
$ Increase 275 300 324 376 426 475
Seamstress Proposed 7,874 8,541 9,208
Current* 7,574 8,191 8,808
$ Increase 300 350 400
Laundry Washerman Proposed 8,612 8,855 9,097 9,582 10,066
Current* 8,562 8,779 8,996 9,431 9,866
$ Increase 50 76 101 151 200
Assistant Laundry Proposed 8,053 8,288 8,522 8,991 9,461
Washerman Current* 7,903 8,113 8,321 8,742 9,161
$ Increase 150 175 201 249 300
Training Aide Proposed 5,200
Current* 4,806
$ Increase 394
Custodial Worker I Proposed 7,890
Current* 7,840
$ Increase 50
8,287 8,681
8,237 8,631
50 50
*Includes 1% increase effective July 1.
Moved by McDonald supported by Roth the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 8045
By Mr. McDonald
it/ RE: SALARY INCREASE FOR JURY CLERK
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Circuit Court has requested a salary increase for the classification of Jury
Clerk due to increased responsibilities as a result of the reorganization of the jury system; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has received, reviewed and recommended approval of that
request,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the salary range for the classification of Jury Clerk
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be increased as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the incumbent be placed at the Two (2) Year Step of $11,297.
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 Gorsline the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 8046
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: SALARY ADJUSTMENTS - JURY BOARD MEMBERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has received a request from the Circuit Court to increase
the salary of Jury Board Member; and
WHEREAS the Circuit Court contends that the growth of activity in the Circuit Court and
the resulting increase in the workload of the Jury Board necessitates immediate consideration of
salary range improvements; and
WHEREAS your Personnel Committee has reviewed the Court's request and concurs in the need
for an increase in the salary for Jury Board Member,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new salary for Jury Board Member be established as
$4,410.00 retroactive to January 1, 1977,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary for Jury Board Member be adjusted to $4,454.10
effective July •, 1977.
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 Olson the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
"Misc. 8015
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: TRANSFER OF WEED HARVESTER AND TRAILER TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman., Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the smaller SAWFISH aquatic weed cutter has been operational as part of the Oakland
County weed harvesting experiment for the past two summers; and
WHEREAS during this period full and sufficient data has been obtained to identify the
potential of such machines for the smaller lakes, canals and bays to which they are applicable; and
WHEREAS area lakes are already apOlying the conclusions developed and purchasing their own
less expensive, smaller harvesters for repetitive cuttings utilizing volunteer labor; and
WHEREAS we visualize no further benefit to be realized by continuance of the expense
associated with this phase of the experiment; and
WHEREAS the features of the County-owned trailer-equipped SAWFISH are particularly suited
to resolve the seaweed problems increasingly hindering recreational water utilization within the
County park system,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approve transfer of the SAWFISH
and its trailer from the Drain Commissioner's Office to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission for continued use, and
. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate credit of $10,000.00 be made to Weed Harvester
Account No. 30420 to reflect this transfer. (The balance up to the original $16,000 debit in 1975 to
be covered as the on-going large harvester program gains from earlier experiences and becomes in-
creasingly more self-sustaining.)
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8015 - TRANSFER OF WEED HARVESTER AND TRAILER TO PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
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 #8015 and approves the donation of the Weed Harvester to the Parks and Recreation fund
Base 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year
10,385 10,841 11,297 11,754
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from the Weed Harvester fund and further recommends that the advance to the Weed Harvester fund in
the amount of the book value ($12,264.61) should be written off against the allowance for receivables.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Wilcox supported by Montante the report be accepted and Resolution 1/8015 be
adopted.
AYES: Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price,
Roth. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8015
was adopted.
"Misc. 8018
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: FOOD PRESERVATION CONSULTANT PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Cooperative Extension Division represents a primary source of
information on food preservation for the residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS in recent years home food preservation activities have increased significantly;
and
WHEREAS Oakland County's recent case of botulism has resulted in greater citizen concern
and demand for information on correct home food preservation procedures; and
WHEREAS in order to properly meet the citizen demands it is necessary for the Cooperative
Extension Division to employ a professional. home economist on a seasonal basis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of CoMmissioners approves the
establishment of a home economist position for the Cooperative Extension Division, consistent with
the attached budget and time schedule.
The Public Services Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8018 - COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOOD PRESERVATION CONSULTANT
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 #8018 and finds the aMount of $2,770 available in the 1977 Contingency Account, said
amount to be transferred to the 1977 Cooperative Extension Budget as follows:
Account Account Name Amount
1001 Salaries $2,534
3746 Transportation 96
3752 Travel and Conference 25
4898 Office Supplies 115
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
1977
Annual
Halary
12 Week
Fireclive
July I, 1977
1 SALARY
Home Economist
Total Salaries
000 $2,631 _
$11,000 $2,534
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CO0PERAllVE EXTENSION SERVICE DIVISION
FOOD PRESERVATION EDUCATfON
Twelve Week Period
Of In Iv 1, 1977
OPERAT1N0
Transportation 0 200 Miles/mo. x .16 - 394 . 96
Travel G Conference 76 2S
Office Supplies 460 117
Total Operating 909 236
$11,909 $2,770
1 Part-time posIt i on for .190 hours not el i gi b 1 e f-or Prince henerits
2 Creation of Home EConomist position must he Ipproved by the PerSonnel
Committee and the Ihvird of Commissioners.
Moved by Hoot supported by Simson the report be accepted and Resolution #8018 be adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell,
McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson; Price, Roth, Simson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8018
was adopted.
Misc. 8047
By Mr. McDonald
IN RE: CREATION OF THE CLASSIFICATION OF EXTENSION HOME ECONOMIST - FOOD PRESERVATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Board of Commissioners concurred with the need for a Home Economist position
in Miscellaneous Resolution 7'8018; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Cooperative Extension Division represents a primary source of
information on food preservation for the residents of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS in recent years home food preservation activities have increased significantly; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's recent case of botulism has resulted in greater citizen concern
and demand for information on correct home food preservation procedures; and
WHEREAS in order to properly meet the citizen demands, it is necessary for the Cooperative
Extension Division to employ a professional Home Economist on a seasonal basis,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the new classification and one (1) new position of
Extension Home Economist - Food Preservation be established with the annual salary of $10,500 Flat
Rate in the Cooperative Extension Division of the Department of Public Services;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this position be established for a period not to exceed twelve
(12) weeks.
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 Lanni the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of
the resolution.
AYES: Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell,
McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson,
Wilcox. (23)'
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by McDonald supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald,
Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox,
Aaron. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Hoot supported by Patterson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
for the following:
C.E.T.A. Title VI, FY-77 Special Projects Allocation - Program Agents Farmington Hil Is,
Royal Oak and Southfield (S1,584,704)
Transfer of C.E.T.A. Title VI Counselor 11 Positions to C.F.T.A. Title 1 Community Aidw,
C.E.T.A. Title VI FY-77 Special Projects Allocation - Private Non Profit Agenciw, (".600,000)
AYES: Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gors line, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Morfitt,
Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron,
Daly. (23)
NAYS: None.. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 8048
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: C.E.T.A. TITLE Vi, FY-77 SPECIAL PROJECTS ALLOCATION - PROGRAM AGENTS FARMINGTON HILLS,
ROYAL OAK AND SOUTHFIELD (91,584,704)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6546 applied
for and was granted the designation as Prime Sponsor by the U.S. Department of Labor to administer the
provisions of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973; and
WHEREAS the Public Services Committee and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners have
approved the criteria for awarding special projects by Miscellaneous Resolution #7880, of need, agency
resource, program effectiveness, cost effectiveness and benefit to the community have been applied by
staff recommendation to 209 projects, representing 19.1 million dollars and 2,232 enrollees; and
WHEREAS S1,584,704 has been designated by the Department of Labor for Special Projects
C.E.T.A. Title VI over that which is required for sustaining levels for the Program Agents; Farmington
Hills, Royal Oak and Southfield; and
WHEREAS the Public Services Committee will review performance levels on all projects on a
quarterly basis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
distribution of C.E.T.A. Title VI, FY-77 project funds for Farmington Hills, Royal Oak and Southfield
consistent with the attached budget.
The Public Services Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
Copy of Budget is on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hoot supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: -Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante,
Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Doyon. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted..
Misc. 8049
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: TRANSFER OF C.E.T.A. TITLE VI COUNSELOR II POSITIONS TO C.E.T.A. TITLE I COMMUNITY AIDES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6546
applied for and was granted the designation by the U.S. Department of Labor of Prime Sponsor to
administer the provisions of Title I Of the Comprehensive Employmant and Training Act of 1973; and
WHEREAS Oakland County's C.E.T.A. Title I Grant Application has been filed and approved by
the U.S. Department of Labor; and
WHEREAS the Prime Sponsor agrees to provide Manpower Services to Veterans as a target group
at a level that allows Veterans to receive 9:, of all Manpower Services under Title 1; and
WHEREAS two positions for Veterans Counselor 11 are currently funded under existing C.E.T.A.
Title VI programs without direct relationship to Title 1 Veteran requirements, transfer of these two
positions to Title 1 Administrative staff positions as Community Aide creates a viable Manpower
service consistent with the FY77 Manpower Grant Application. Objectives include placement of 300
veterans in unsubsidized jobs and the development of and the recruitment for 600,000 dollars of new
OJT contracts for the 15 month period from July 1, 1977, to September 30, 1978; and
WHEREAS the Prime Sponsor is encouraged to cooperate with the State Employment Agency. One
Community Aide will be assigned to each MESC office in Oakland County. Additionally,. these Community
Aides will direct the activity of special projects personnel also allocated to the Veteran's Services
Program and assigned to the State Employment Agency sites.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
transfer of two (2) positions from C:E.T.A. Title V1, Counselor 11, to C.E.T.A. Title 1, Community
Aide, subject to the aforementioned program objectives as reviewed quarterly by the Public Services
Committee and consistent with the attached budget.
The Public Services Committee, by Henry Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
Copy of the Budget on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hoot supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley,
Olson, Page, Patterson, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino.
(23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8050
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: C.E.T.A. TITLE VI, FY-77 SPECIAL PROJECTS ALLOCATION - PRIVATE NON PROFIT AGENCIES ($500,000)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution #6546
applied for and was granted the designation as Prime Sponsor by the U.S. Department of Labor to
administer the provisions of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973; and
WHEREAS 53,979,876 is available from the Title VI balance of county Title VI fiscal year
1977 for Special Projects, and a request for Special Projects was published in the newspaper on
February 24, 1977, and the public Services Committee and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
have approved the criteria for awarding Special Projects; and
WHEREAS these criteria, approved by the Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution
,27880, of need, agency resource, program effectiveness, cost effectiveness and benefit to the
community have been -applied by staff recommendation to 209 projects, representing 19.1 million
dollars and 2,232 enrollees; and
WHEREAS $3,479,876 of Title VI Balance of County Projects have been approved for distribu-
tion by the County Board of Commissioners leaving a balance of $500,000for distribution to Private
Non-Profit Agencies.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
distribution of $500,000 in Title VI FY-77 Special Project funds to Private Non-Profit Agencies
consistent with the attached budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Services Committee will review
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performance levels on all projects on a quarterly basis.
The Public Services Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
Copy of Budget on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hoot supported by Aaron the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Lanni supported by Patterson the question be divided and vote separately on
Item 24 - Welfare Rights Mini-Bus Service and the balance of the resolution.
AYES: Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moxley, Pace, Patterson, Simson, Wilcox. (8)
NAYS: Corsline, Hoot, Kelly, Moffitt, Montante, Olson, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Aaron,
Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler. (14) .
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Hoot, Kelly, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Olson, Page, Patterson,
Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline. (20)
NAYS: Lanni, Moxley. (2)
ABSTAIN: Price. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Moved by Lanni supported by Patterson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of Miscellaneous Resolution #8013 - Auditorium Improvements.
AYES: Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Page, Patterson, Pernick,
Peterson, Wilcox, Doyon, Gabler, Gorsline. (14)
NAYS: Kelly, Price, Simson, Aaron, Daly, Fortino, Hoot. (7)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Misc. 8051
By Mr. Gorsline
IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITION OF COUNSEL TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners constitutes the legislative branch of
Oakland County government; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners considers many important questions involving not only
the expenditure of funds and the determination of county policy, but also questions of law and legal
intent and procedure; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners needs the advice of legal counsel to carry out its
essential legislative duties; and
WHEREAS it is desirable for the Board of Commissioners to have legal counsel whose only
responsibility is to advise the Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby
create the position of Counsel to the Board of Commissioners; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the duties of said Counsel shall be to serve as legal counsel
to the Board and as parliamentarian during meetings of the Board of Commissioners and its committees.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Robert H. Gorsline, Commissioner - District 7/2
Mr. Gorsline requested the resolution be referred to the Personnel Committee. There were
no objections.
Misc. 8052
By Mr. Patterson
IN RE: REASSIGNMENT OF COUNTY VEHICLES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on the 1st day of July, 1877, by order of the County Executive certain vehicle
assignments will be revoked; those including the Airport Manager, Director of the Department of
Health, and Director of Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS it has been brought to the at of the Board of Commissioners, by action of
the Parks and Recreation Commission and the action of the Airport Committee and by general observa-
tion of the Director of the Department of Health, that to properly perform the duties of the afore-
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 16, 1977 551
mentioned offices, 8 vehicle is necessary; and
WHEREAS the car policy under which the County Executive is presently operating, as adopted
by the Board of Commissioners, December 18, 1975, specifically spells out in the section titled "Basic
Assignment Principles" that special activities would qualify a position for the assignment of a vehicle
and further Paragraph 5 titled "Emergency Need;" Item. b. Enforcement emergencies; c. Health and
safety emergencies, d. Emergencies related to the safety of County-owned facilities and personnel; e.
Situations where it is important to respond immedi., .y to fulfill the services expected by the tax-
paying public; would qualify a position for the ar iment of a vehicle.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the posiTlions of Airport Manager; Director of Parks and
Recreation; Director of Health will hereby have as an integral part of their job description, the
assignment of a County vehicle to assist them in the proper performance of the jobs.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
William T. Pctcerson, Commissioner - District ,'16
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Pernick objected.
The Chairman stated those in favor of sustaining the objection vote "yes" and those
opposed vote "no".
AYES: McConnell, Pernick, Price, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Hoot. (7)
NAYS: Lanni, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Page, Patterson, Peterson, Simson, Wilcox, Gabler,
Gorsline. (11)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the objection was not sustained.
The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Gorsline the Board adjourn until July 7, 1977 at 9:30 A.M.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 1:30 P.M.
Lynn D. Allen Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Clerk Chairman