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OAKLAND COUI "TY
6.1 (..) a r d Of Commission ,_)rs
MEETING
September 15, 1977
Meeting called to order 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 John J. McDonald.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson,
Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox. (25)
ABSENT: Kasper, Patterson. (2)
Quorum present.
Moved by Hoot supported by Pernick the agenda be amended to include the following items
for immediate consideration:
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Miscellaneous Resolution #8083 - Automatic Vote Recording System for Board of Commissioners
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Miscellaneous Resolution #8152 - Automatic Reloading Equipment - Sheriff's Department
Miscellaneous Resolution #8157 - Expanded 4-H Urban Programs
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Opposition to House Bill #4189
Opposition to House Bill #4151
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Daly supported by Moxley the minutes of the August 18, 1977 meeting be approved
as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Daly the minutes of the September 1, 1977 meeting be approved
as printed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman stated that George W. Kuhn, Drain Commissioner had requested to address the
Board.
Mr. Kuhn presented a report on the status of Environmental Protection Agency and Oakland
County vs City of Detroit and State of Michigan.
Clerk read letters of acknowledgement from State Representatives David L. Campbell and
Wilbur V. Brotherton and State Senator Daniel S. Cooper. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from Jon J. Kipke, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Commission
regarding the Oakland County Sheriff's Department providing traffic control for the 100 mile bike
race held on Sunday, August 28, 1977. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from the Michigan Association of Counties regarding their 1977
achievements and availability of annual dues statement. (Referred to the General Government Committee
and Finance Committee)
Clerk read letter from Chairman Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., in accordance with Miscellaneous
Resolution #8133, River Rouge Watershed Council the following persons were appointed to the River
Rouge Watershed Council for a two-year term: Lillian V. Moffitt as delegate and Commissioner Ralph
W. Moxley as alternate.
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Moved by McConnell supported by Ferinoff the appointments be confirmed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointments were confirmed.
Moved by Daly supported by Moxley the Finance Committee Report be made the last item of
business under Reports of Standing Committees.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 8164
By Mr. Page
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4189
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the rational use of land
resources to meet the needs and to protect the health, safety and welfare of present and future
generations of the people while recognizing the importance of appropriated economic growth and the
need of developing energy supply and capacity; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4189 is based on the above premise but establishes a state land use
commission which would diminish local control over planning, zoning and use of land in essential
land areas; and
WHEREAS the local units of government are better able to determine the needs and uses of
land in their respective areas,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the
state legislators to defeat House Bill 4189,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the county legislative agent and the county legislators be
informed of this Boards decision on this bill through the transmittal of certified copies of this
resolution.
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 Per inoff the rules be .suspended for immediate consideration of
the resolution.
AYES: Murphy, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Daly,
DiGiovanni, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley.
(21)
NAYS: Doyon. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Page, Supported by Roth the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Olson, Page, Perinoff, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon,
Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley,
Murphy. (22)
NAYS: Pernick, Price. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8165
By Mr. Page
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL #4151
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the preamble of the Subdivision Control Act 288 of the Public Acts of the State
of Michigan, 1967, as amended, states that it is an Act to further the orderly layout and use of land;
and requires that the land be suitable for building sites and public improvements, etc.; and
WHEREAS said amendment to Section 102 (d) of said Act, which is the definition of "sub-
divide" or "subdivision," would allow parcels of land between two acres and ten acres in area to be
exempt from the requirement to be part of a platted subdivision; and
WHEREAS the proposed exemptions of House Bill 4151 would allow parcels of land over two
acres in area to he divided without proper local environmental controls or the ability to provide
necessary local services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the
State Legislature to defeat House Bill 4151,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the county legislative agent and the county's state legislators
be informed of this boards decision on this bill through the transmittal of certified copies of
this resolution.
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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 Page supported by Montante the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Page, Perinoff, Peterson, Simson, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Lanni, McConnell,
McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson. (15)
NAYS: Pernick, Price, Roth, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Kelly. (8)
PASS: Wilcox. (1)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
Board meeting to be held on October 11, 1977.
Misc. 8166
By Mr. Page
IN RE: POLICY OF INCLUSION OF ART WORKS IN COUNTY FACILITIES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS H.R. 7283 proposes to establish an Art bank in the Congress for the purpose of
selecting American works of art for display in the House and Senate Office Buildings; and
WHEREAS H.B. 4249 currently being considered in the state legislature proposes to declare
a policy of state for engendering programs to integrate art into state buildings, to provide for
those programs, create an advisory commission and to establish a fund to finance the purposes of the
proposed legislation; and
WHEREAS your Committee in concurrence with the Oakland County Culture Council recommends
that a policy be adopted by the County of Oakland that would provide for the inclusion of objects
of art in remodeled or proposed new County facilities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ,RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby adopts a policy whereby
future capitol improvements or new construction of Oakland County facilities contain in their
specifications a provision that would provide for the acquisition and use of appropriate works of
art to enhance the value and purpose of spaces, surfaces or settings or a combination thereof of the
buildings owned, leased or being remodeled or constructed by the County wherever feasible.
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 Peterson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Peterson, Gabler, Hoot, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page. (9)
NAYS: Perinoff, Pernick, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino,
Gorsline, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, Olson. (14)
PASS: Price. (1)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting to be held on October 11, 1977.
Misc. 8167
By Dr. Montante
IN RE: APPLICATION FOR SECOND YEAR RENEWAL - WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Health and Human Resources Committee has reviewed and approved the Health
Division's proposal for second year funding for a special supplemental food program for women,
infants and children (known as WIC); and
WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed the financial implications of the grant proposal
and has forwarded a fiscal report to the Health and Human Resources Committee.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Division of Public Health be
authorized to apply for the second year funding renewal for the special supplemental food program
for women, infants and children,
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. Montante, Chairman
"REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOCD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the financial. implications of contint rig the Special
Supplemental Food Program for Women, infants and Children for p second year of r -cation. This
program is designed to provide supplemental nutrition to needy Oakland County I dents. The Oakland
County Health Division will continue to be designated as the coordinating agency i r the W.1.C.
program for a twelve month period beginning October 1, 1977 and ending September ,O, 1978. The total
amount of second year funding is estimated to be S1,607,816, which represents a $218,980 (15.8%)
increase over the first year oudget. As indicated on the attached schedule, the majority of the
increase,. $189,870, is for food.
The grant renewal would be fully funded by the United States Department of Agriculture
through the State of Michigan and, therefore, would require no County funds. Grants subsequent to
the second year are dependent upon Federal legislative action and cannot be anticipated at this
time. Acceptance of the proposed W.I.C. grant for fiscal 1977/78 would in no way obligate the
County to fund the W. IC. program upon exhaustion of USDA or State funds.
It should be noted, however, that grant funding for administrative expenses shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the food coupon redemption amount. Due to initial start-up problems
and a normal lag in processing of issued coupons, it is anticipated that the first year administrative
expenses will exceed the allowable limit and will become a County obligation. The specific dollar
amount of this deficiency will be determined it the close of the program's first fiscal year and
will be subjected to negotiation between the County administration and the grantor agency.
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, recommends the acceptance of the fore-
going report, and referral of the information therein to the Health and Human Resources Committee in
accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #6462 - Federal and State Grants Procedures, Paragraphs 11,
111, and IV.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman"
Moved by Montante supported by DiGiovanni the report be accepted and Resolution #8167
be adopted.
AYES: Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Daly, Fortino,- Gabler, Gorsline,
Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page, Perinoff. (21)
NAYS: None.. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution Y8I67
was adopted.
Misc. 8168
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: AUGUSTA DRAIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS proceedings have been taken by the Statutory Drainage Board for the construction
of the Augusta 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 Augusta Drainage District has heretofore issued its Drain Bonds dated April 1,
1970, in the aggregate principal amount of $14,250,000 in anticipation of the collection of an equal
amount of a special assessment against the City of Pontiac, said special assessment having dean duly
confirmed by said Drainage Board; and
WHEREAS after payment of the bonds maturing on May 1, 1978, there will remain outstanding
$11,700,000 of said Drain Bonds which bear interest at rates which vary from 62 to 82 per annum; and
WHEREAS the Drainage Board for the Augusta Drain by resolution adopted on August 10, 1977,
authorized and provided for the issuance of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $11,700,000
to refund the outstanding Drain Bonds maturing in the years 1979 through 2000; and
WHEREAS said bonds are to be designated Refunding Bonds, are to be dated March 1, 1978, will
bear interest at a rate or rates at least 1/2 of 1% less than the rates specified in the Drain Bonds
to be refunded and will be subject to redemption prior to maturity in accordance with the provisions
of said resolution; and
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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 issuance of the refunding bonds will result in a substantial interest saving
for the Augusta Drainage District and the City of Pontiac_
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
I . 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 Refunding Bonds, and does agree that in the event the City of Pontiac 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 advance-
ment 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
ADOPTED:
YEAS: Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler,
Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick.
(22)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSENT: Aaron, Kasper, Moffitt, Murphy, Patterson. (5)
Misc. 8169
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: DRAIN AND LAKE LEVEL ASSESSMENT REPORT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Planning and Building Committee has reviewed the Assessment Rolls, as prepared
by the Drain Commissioner for the year 1977; and
WHEREAS such Assessment Rolls have been prepared and submitted in accordance with the
provisions of Act No. 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, and Act No. 146 of the Public Acts
of 1961, as amended; and
WHEREAS your Planning and Building Committee concurs in the figures as established by the
Drain Commissioner for the various drains and lake level projects in the County, a copy of which is
attached hereto; and
WHEREAS a summary of such Assessment Roll is as follows:
Current year - At Large $ 4,723.72
Current year - Property 94,170.31
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, State
of Michigan, that there be assessed, levied and collected for the year 1977 for the purpose of
establishing, constructing, maintaining, cleaning out, deepening and extending County drains and
establishing and maintaining the normal height and level of various lakes in Oakland County within
and by the several political subdivisions, the aggregate sum of $98,894.03, which sum represents the
total amount of assessments for said year and which are contained in the several Drain and Lake Level
Assessment Rolls as heretofore determined by the said Oakland County Drain Commissioner.
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
Copy of Report on file in the County Clerk's Office.
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting to be held on October 11, 1977.
Misc. 8170
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: WEST BLOOMFIELD WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - SECTION III
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County, Michigan, by Resolution No. 7661
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irg. 'roved the reques. ( 1: West Bl000field Township to extend the W. t Bloomf n hip Wt ( - Supply
!ti uthorr2 , I tr nster ol it Iess tha 'Hd,000,00 1 ,(( at, it- tn ( Sc , • t of
III; and t oi. (d th lit, .iont o. Idflic Works t ci in pl ci ( It.: •titr. (
I,rinrs, constrt -i i ).. and to ,bmit a n haction contract to the Bt. . f Commis lone, for
approval and ed:- .• ptd
WI CIA ti f nt go the alders.- i tin No, 7661, the Board of' Commissioners adopted
Misceliar d•t( . Re olut' 7800 which authorized and directed the County Drain Commissioner as
Counts, iar• or ri 'a behalf of the county the responsibility for completing and winding up
the acquisition and con ruction of those systems and improvements, enlargements and extensions which
are now being acguired and constructed by the County of Oakland, in accordance with the provisions
of contract ente or' Into pursuant to the provisions of Act 1 .1, P.A. of 1957, as amended, and
WHEEf',1 !. -n August 31, 1977 construction bids were r.ceived as follows:
Marn • -. Co. $176,666.12
Rainbc- Const. Co., Inc. in5,429,40
Kolar CLA tf Co. 191,385.00
P. Harte Co. 196,177.96
Santa Fe Corp. 201,777.30
Imperial Const. Co. Inc. 210,511.86
Sterling Const., Inc. 211,835.60
Gene Morelli & Son, Inc. 215,734,90
lannucci Cont. Co., Inc. 221,236,96
Constantine Bros., Inc. 227,356.00
L & M Exc, Co. 233,468.00
DiFonio & Morelli Const. Co. 233,618.20
Tri Co. Const., Inc./Lindow Hill, Inc.; Joint Venture 233,878.56
Troelsen Exc. Co. 237,446.00
John F. Reilly, Inc. 241,712.00
Orchard Equipment Co. 242,331.16
C & L Contracting Co. 248,853.00
Apollo Const. Co., Inc. 250,696,00
Pacitto & Forest Const. Co. 257,798.00
Pacentro Const. Co. 258,158.50
Ernie Capoccia Equipment, Inc. 264,468.10
Ben P. tyke & Sons, Inc. 269,938.00
Morelli Const. Co. 276,452.00
Westland Exc. Co., Inc. 291,666.20
WHEREAS the low bid of Maga Contracting Company is below the consulting engineers estimate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the construction contract to award said construction to
the low bidder Mago Construction Company, 13311 Kozak, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48077 in the amount
of $176,666.12 based on unit prices bid, is hereby approved and the Chairman of the Board of Commis-
sioners is authorized and directed to execute said contract.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
It was moved by Wilcox supported by DiGiovanni that the foregoing resolution be adopted.
AYES: Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline,
Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
ABSENT: Aaron, Kasper, Murphy, Patterson. (4)
Misc. 8171
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: OAKLAND-PONTIAC AIRPORT, OVERLAY AND EXTENSION OF RUNWAY 9R/27L GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, on August 18, 1977, by Miscellaneous
Resolution #8128 authorized its Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation
Administration, Project #5-26-0079-02, for the development and improvement of the Oakland-Pontiac
Airport in a maximum obligation of $1 million; and
WHEREAS the Grant Agreement, Contract #DOT-FA77-GL-7756 has been received and executed
by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners on August 30, 1977; and
WHEREAS the Federal Aviation Administration is requesting that the execution of said Grant
Agreement be confirmed, ratified, and approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the execution of said Grant Agreement is hereby confirmed,
ratified and approved.
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
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Moved by Wilcox supported by Olson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot,
Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson, Price. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8172
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AT THE
OAKLAND OFFICE BUILDING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Department of Social Services is presently occupying 54,260 square feet of
office areas in the basement and on floors one, two and three in the four story building, and will
continue to occupy such office space at the Oakland Social Services Building at 196 Oakland Avenue,
Pontiac, Michigan; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has agreed to reimburse the County of Oakland for the
actual cost of operating and maintaining the office space.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby authorizes the Chairman
of the Board of Commissioners to execute a lease with the State of Michigan for the 54,260 square
feet of office space at the Oakland Avenue, Social Services Office Building at 196 Oakland Avenue,
Pontiac, Michigan, for a period beginning on December 1, 1975 and ending November 30, 1980.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the State of Michigan will reimburse the County of Oakland the
actual cost of operating and maintaining such office space.
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 Moxley the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Simson, Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly,
Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick,
Peterson, Price, Roth. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8173
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: SUB LEASE AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF MICHIGAN FOR THE WEST OAKLAND SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Act 280 of P.A. 1939, as amended, the State of Michigan assumes
responsibilities to furnish necessary facilities for the Department of Social Services effective
the 1st of December, 1975; and
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has a lease, Resolution #7222, to furnish necessary office
space for the West Oakland Social Services at 1000 - 1010 West Maple Road, Walled Lake, Michigan;
and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan desires to continue the rental of 15,500 square feet of
office space at 1000 - 1010 West Maple Road, Walled Lake, Michigan for the Department of Social
Services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby authorizes the Chairman
of the Board of Commissioners to execute a sub lease with the State of Michigan for 15,500 square
feet of office space at 1000 - 1010 West Maple Road, Walled Lake, Michigan for a period beginning
on December 1, 1975 and ending October 14, 1980.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the State of Michigan will reimburse the County of Oakland for the
actual cost to the County for the 15,500 square feet of office space.
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 Gorsline the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Wilcox, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni,
McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson,
Price, Roth, Simson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox.
IN RE. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION .,*8148 - SUPPORT OF INDEPENDENT AREAWIDF WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
To the Oakland County Hard of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
VOW- Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution 118148, recommends that the body
of the resolution be rewritten as follows.
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. 8174
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: SUPPORT OF INDEPENDENT AREAWIDE WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
To the Oakland Coun Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, LadT. md Gentlemen:
WHERE/ ntheast Michigan Council of Governments, the designated planning agent for
the preparation of tion 208" of the Federal Waters Pollution Control Act, Amendments of 1972,
has prepared a draft of the Water Quality Management Plan for Southeast Michigan, Chapters 1 and
Chapters 11, August, 1977; and
WHEREAS the Management Plan draft presents three alternatives for areawide oversight and
monitoring which are:
ALTERNATIVE I - The Michigan Water Resources Commission as the areawide oversight and
monitoring agent.
ALTERNATIVE 2 - The Council of Governments as the areawide oversight and monitoring agent.
ALTERNATIVE 3 - An Independent Areawide Water Quality Board as the areawide oversight and
monitoring body.
NOW THERE -C'S BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Comrnissioners proposes the
following member ,nip as selection of members for the Independent Areawide Water Quality Body.
NO. REPRI NTATION METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
2 Detroit 1 - City Council Appointment
1 - Mayor's Appointment
2 Out Wayne County 1 - Board of Commissioners Appointment
1 - Municipal Caucus Appointment (2)
2 Oakland County I - Board of Commissioner Appointment
1 - Municipal Caucus Appointment (2)
2 Macomb County 1 - Board of Commissioner Appointment
I - Municipal Caucus Appointment (2)
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioner Appointment
St. Clair County Board of Commissioner Appointment
1 Monroe County Board of Commissioner Appointment
1 Livingston County Board of Commissioner Appointment
Facilities and Residuals SEMCOG Appointment from Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
1 Urban Nonpoint Advisory Committee SEMCOG Appointment from Advisory Committee
1 Agricultural Nonpoint Advisory
Committee SEMCOG Appointment from Advisory Committee
Private Industry Community Governor's Appointment
1 Environment & Conservation Governor's Appointment
Floating Members
(1) Floating Membership should be selected only for the Counties of Washtenaw, St. Clair,
Monroe and Livingston County on projects of local impact when considered by the Areawide Water
Quality Body. Two Floating members shall represent each county - one represents the municipalities
of the county and selected by the municipality caucus, and the second member represents the
municipality which will have the greatest impact from the project. The second member will be
selected by the effected municipality.
(2) For the Counties of Out Wayne County, Oakland County and Macomb County, a caucus of
all the cities, villages and townships in each respective counties shall be convened upon the
calling of the continuing planning agency. Each caucus shall elect, by majority present at the
meeting, one representative who will be seated on the Areawide Water Quality Body. Each governmental
unit shall have one vote in the selection of the representative.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that since the Areawide Water Quality Control Board is a federally
mandated program, the recommended funding be requested from Federal sources.
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 DiGiovanni the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 15, 1977
Moved by Wilcox supported by Daly the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Peterson supported by McConnell the resolution be .amended in the NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph after the words "Areawide Water Quality Body," change the period
to a comma and add "same to serve at the pleasure of the appointing bodies and in addition to amend
the resolution changing the representation for the Counties of Washtenaw, St. Clair, Monroe and
Livingston from (1) one to (2) two".
Discussion followed.
Moved by Doyon the question be divided as follows:
I. Serving at the pleasure of the appointing bodies.
2. Amount of representation from Washtenaw, St. Clair, Monroe and Livingston Counties.
No Support.
Vote on Mr. Peterson's amendment:
AYES: Daly, DiGiovanni, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald,
Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson,
Wilcox, Aaron. (23)
NAYS: Doyon, Fortino. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Pernick supported by Doyon that the appointments that we just amended to provide
2 each of the other counties be made in the same fashion as the appointments for Wayne, Oakland and
Macomb Counties.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Pernick supported by Fortino the resolution be amended to eliminate the appoint-
ments that are made and shown as "Facilities and Residuals Advisory Committee, Urban Nonpoint
Advisory Committee, Agricultural Nonpoint Advisory Committee, Private Industry Community and
Environment and Conservation".
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Moved by Wilcox supported by Roth the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of
the resolution.
AYES: DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell',
McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxiey, Murphy, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth,
Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Gorsline supported by Lanni the resolution be amended by eliminating Paragraph
which will eliminate Floating Members.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Gorsline supported by Pernick the words "Floating Members" be eliminated.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by McConnell supported by Page the resolution be amended to read, Paragraph 1/2
should read Paragraph #1, and then should read as follows: -
For the municipal caucus, appointments of Caucus, deleting the words Counties of Out
Wayne, Oakland and Macomb".
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt,
Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox,
Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was adopted.
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"Misc. 8148
By Mr. Page
IN RE: SECTION " (m" WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN - AREAW1DE WATER 01 AL1TY BODY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, La di , and Gentlemen:
WdEREAS as Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, 1 1( 1 • 'hated planning agent for
the preparation of Section "208" of the Federal Waters Pollution I re rI Act, Amendments of 1972,
has prepared a draft of the Water Quality Management Plan for South , nst Michigan, Chapters 1 and
Chapters 11, August, 1977; and
WHEREAS the Management Plan draft presents three alternatives for areawide oversight and
monitoring .which are:
ALTERNATIVE I - The Michigan Water Resources Commission as the areawide oversight and
monitoring agent.
ALTERNATIVE 2 - The Council of Governments as the areawide oversight and monitoring agent.
ALTERNATIVE 3 - An Independent Areawide Water Quality Beard as the areawide oversight and
monitoring body.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recommends to South- ,
east Michigan Council of Governments that the 'concept of an Independent Areawide Water Quality Board
be adopted as the areawide oversight and monitoring body for the Water Quality Management Plan for
Southeast Michigan but does not concur with the make up of such a body as outlined in the draft.
The General Government Committee, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Robert W. Page, Chairman"
REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION ;/8083, AUTOMATIC VOTE RECORDING SYSTEM FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Your Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #8083, Automatic Vote Recording
System for Board of Commissioners, recommends that subject resolution be adopted.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of
the foregoing report.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
"Misc. 8083
By Mr. Aaron
IN RE: AUTOMATIC VOTE RECORDING SYSTEM FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS much time is spent by the Clerk of the Board in the calling of the vote and in
tabulating the votes of members of the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS it appears that an automatic vote recording system could possibly be installed at
a minimal cost,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning and Building Committee review the costs
and desirability of installing an automatic vote recording system and report such findings to the
Board of Commissioners.
Dennis M. Aaron, Commissioner-District #19"
Moved by Wilcox supported by Simson the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 8175
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS ON AUTOMATIC VOTE RECORDING SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #8083 and has reported it
out favorably to this Board; and
WHEREAS there are approximately forty (40) roll calls at each Board of Commissioners
meeting; and
WHEREAS it is the conclusion of this Committee that an automatic vote recording system will
allow the Board of Commissioners to conduct their business in a more efficient and expeditious manner.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Central Services Department be and is hereby authorized
to receive bids for the above described Automatic Vote Recording System and 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
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 15, 1977
Moved by Wilcox supported by Murphy the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman stated the resolution would be laid over for two weeks.
Moved by Aaron supported by Fortino the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of
the resolution.
AYES: Fortino, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, McConnell, Moffitt, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Perinoff,
Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon. (19)
NAYS: Gabler, Lanni, McDonald, Montante, Page, Wilcox. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gabler, Montante, Pernick, Wilcox, DiGiovanni. (5)
NAYS: Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Moxley, Murphy, Olson,
Page, Perinoff, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino. (20)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution was not adopted.
Misc. 8176
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: C.E.T.A. TITLE VI FY-77 SPECIAL PROJECTS DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
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 discretionary funds have been published in the Federal Register on August 26,
1977, indicating that after a public comment period of thirty days that the Oakland County Prime
Sponsor will receive $687,181.
WHEREAS the Prime Sponsor in the past Title 11 and Title VI grants of public employment
monies has utilized both the rate of unemployment and the number of unemployed in calculating
allocations,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the communities with the 12 highest unemployment rates
in Oakland County should receive discretionary monies for special projects consistent with the ratio
determined by the number of unemployed in each community, as set forth in the attached summary.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 7% of the total grant be utilized by the Prime
Sponsor for administration.
The Public Services Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
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FY-77 Discretionary Title VI Money
* % Dollar
&'ff'ISY Unemployed Un-- Alloyed Factor Amount
1. Pontiac 5,668 13.75% .3061 $ 233,966
2. White Lake Township 717 10.05% .0463 29,589
3. Pontiac Township 620 9.04% .0400 25,563
4.. ,Independence Township 750 8.:45 .0484 30,931
5. Orion Township 700 8.34% .0452 28,886
6. Waterford Township 2,496 8.32% .1612 103,019
7. Eazel Park 937 7.58% .0605 38,664
8. Uighland Township 245 6.38% .0161 10,292
9, Avon Township 715 - 6.10% .0461 29,461
10, Ferndale 1,006 5.9 % .0650 41,540
11. Cannerce 502 5.6 % .0324 20,706
12. Madison 1,126 5.5 % .0727 46,461
$ 687,181
Unemployed and % of unemployed taken from the July 1977 MESC Report.
15,482 T-6-39,078
Prime Sponsor Administration 48 103
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 15, 1977 ENTER EmPluY TIENT L UNEMPLOYMENT FOR THE FOLLOwING APEAS:
3E0(311 SmSA
AREA LABOR FORCE EFLCymENT UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
L6143 COuNTY 461273 433526 27747 0.601531E-1
3v_iq 10 11327 11(112 715
3 .2-cAL EY 12165 11752 413 0.3394986E-1
FiLL.,- Li) 139 1_903? 1 840,, 628 (1.3259706F-1 L..16.1
31:T.ki 1NG:-tA,1 13251 12853 388 0.2923081E-1 r- e332 8557 375 0.41583138E-1
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8-,•481'....,104 HILLS 25C7C 24058 1002 0.3996605E-1 '
Frt`wIJALE 16316 15903 1003 0.595E856E-1
2,A2EL PAPA 12350 114 23 937 0.7580506E-)
H:....i-a.6.0 T.P. * 3839 3593 245 0.6323523E-1
7.10833 n 03":CE l'142 . 2443 7693 750 0.3883092E-1
.0..)13..J n rE 10HTS 20147 1 3 021 1125 0.55883211-1
•v.i1. 6116 * 4771 4539 232 0.4362712E-1
3A4 P,5,54 20532 19734 798 0.3386616E-1
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6L1:,T.1 J 18D. 23C59 21846 1213 0.52604158-1
LAS 1 JET3 IT 23760 . 22449 _-1.)11 0,5517677E- 1 7- o , ,-, .., Oln 17•I, 763 495 0.4614323E-1
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2186 7i,,;3 493 0.6022477E-1
9942 330 0.77115162E-1 -
4.1.,E11,L E . 30295 28401 1894 0.6251E57E-1
ST, LL.A.15 SWRES 44153 42750 2093 0.4750335E-1
.,-i8L 13219 12342 877 0.663.4.10E-1
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Moved by Hoot supported by DiGiovanni the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Fortino the resolution be postponed to October 11, 1977.
AYES:
NAYS:
Murphy, Olson,
Perinoff, Fernick, Price, Daly, Doyon, Fortino. (6)
Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley,
qe, Peterson, Roth, Sin orWilcox, DiGiovanni, Gabler. (18)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Price supported, by Pernick the resolution be amended to read, "that those areas
as defined by the Department of Labor of 6.5% substantial unencloyment be the criteria that those
communities, only those communities above 6.5% should receive the allocation of Discretionery Title
VI Funds. Also, those resulting re-allocation of funds be re-directed to the City of Pontiac".
Discussion followed.
Moved by Doyon supported by Fortino the resolution be laid on the table.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Vote on Mr. Price's amendment:
AYES: Price, Fortino. (2)
NAYS: Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page,
Pernick, Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Gabler, Gorsline. (21)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Moved by Daly supported by Price the resolutiOn be amended, that once the 12 parties are
notified the funds are available to them and they decide not to spend the money, the money be
returned to the County and then appropriated to the City of Pontiac.
Vote on Mr. Daly's amendment:
AYES: Price, Daly, Fortino. (3)
NAYS: Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Page,
Pernick, Peterson, Roth, SiMson, Wilcox, Aaron, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot. (20)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed.
Mr. Murphy moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr. Daly.
The Chairman stated that those in favor of calling the question, say "yes" and those
opposed, say "no". The vote was as follows:
AYES: Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page,
Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler,
Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Pernick,
Peterson, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot,
Kelly, Lanni. (23)
NAYS: Price. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8177
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the County of Oakland is participating as an urban County under the Federal
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution 7923 dated April 7, 1977 an application
for grant funds was submitted for Community Development programs; and
Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 15, 1977 736
WHEREAS the County of Oakland has received a grant award of $4,347,000 in Federal Funds
to be expended in accordance with an approved plan; and
WHEREAS there are no County funds required for this project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland accept this grant award and
authorize the County Executive to administer the funds in accordance with the Federal Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974.
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 Community Block Grant on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hoot supported by Moxley the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Pernick, Peterson, Roth,
Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell.
(22)
NAYS: None. (0)
PASS: Price. (1)
A sufficient Majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
The Chairman vacated the Chair. Vice Chairman Lillian V. Moffitt took the Chair.
"Misc. 8152
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: AUTOMATIC RELOADING EQUIPMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS firearms training in the Sheriff's Department is a critical component of the
overall training programs; and
WHEREAS the most economical method of providing the training ammunition is to reload
expended ammunition; and
WHEREAS the equipment to reload ammunition is not currently available in the Sheriff's
Department.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the purchase of automatic reloading equipment for the Oakland County Sheriff's Department, the
purchase, delivery and installation of which shall not exceed $6000.00.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman"
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8152 - AUTOMATIC RELOADING EQUIPMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
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 #8152 and finds $6,500 would be necessary to purchase the reloader and necessary safety
devices associated with said reloader. Further, the Finance Committee finds the $6,500 available
from the Contingent Fund. Said funds are to be transferred to the Sheriff's Department's Technical
Services Administration Capital Outlay line-item.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Fortino the report be accepted and Resolution #8152 be
adopted.
AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth,
Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell,
McDonald. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8152
was adopted.
"FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: EXPANDED 4-H URBAN PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
This program is to extend the primarily rural 4-H program of North Oakland County to
include the Southeastern urban area to provide the youth activities not previously offered in that
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area on a coi.cinual basis. First year plans are to involve approximately 2,500 youths and organize
25 perman,1 ijict erouwi,,
ig or :he first year of this program will amount to S83,709, of which 518,709 or
2211', will be Cr. :dry fund's. The remaining $65,000 or 76%: will be michinan State University funds
earmarked to expand 4-H programs in Oak',-,--1 r-unty urban areas. The County portion includes the
cost of one (I) Clerk 11 position and ‘./ricii op rational costs of the program, M,S.U. Funds will
be used for the cost of five (5) 4-H r E. • i arts and the cost of equipment for this program.
The program will run October I, 1977 -hr h ; mber 30, 1978 and it is anticipated M.S.U. funds
will be available for continuation oF C. pr for a second y it-. County funding of up to 100',;'
may be negotiated after 1978 to contirin_ this pr ,,,ram subject N availability of M.S.U. funds.
The Finance Commit , e, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, l• immends acceptance of the foregoing
report, and referral of the i•formi.' r. therein to the Public Si !vices Committee in accordance with
Miscellaneous Resolution /Wit F 0 r. 1 and State Grants Proceoures, Paragraphs 11, 111 and IV.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman"
"Misc. 6157
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: EXPANDED 4-H URBAN 1 .1GRIMS
To the Oakland County Board _ommissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and C ntlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with Michigan State
University, funds the programs and activities of the Cooperation Extension Division; and
WHEREAS 4-H youth program activities are an integral educational component of Cooperative
Extension Services; and
WHEREAS 4-H program activities have traditionally involved many Oakland County youth in a
wide range of comprehensive activities under the guidance of both limited paid staff and citizen
volunteers; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has recently been not of the availability of additional 4-H
program funds to be targeted to urban youth; and
WHEREAS it is in the interest of Oakland County to expand its 4-H program activities in
its more urbanized areas.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the execution of an aareement between Michigan State University and the County for the purpose of
providing an expanded 4-H Urban Youth Program, for the time period 10-1-77 through 9-30-78, con-
sistent with the attached program summary and budget.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written quarterly progress reports be presented to the
Public Services Committee and to the balance of the members of the Board of Commissioners.
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 0157 - EXPANDED 4-H URBAN PROGRAMS
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 #8157 and finds the sum of $18,709 necessary to fund the County match for the 4-H
Urban Youth Program. This sum remains unchanged from the time of filing for said grant and is
consistent with the attached schedule. The Finance Committee further finds the sum of $18,709
available in the Contingent Fund. Said funds to be transferred to the appropriate line-item in
the Cooperative Extension's budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
Copy of Summary and Budget on file in the County Clerk's Office.
Moved by Hoot supported by Daly the report be accepted and Resolution #8157 be adopted.
AYES: Montante, Page, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly,
DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gorsline, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt. (19)
NAYS: Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Hoot. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and Resolution #8157
was adopted.
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Misc. 81 78
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH'S BUDGET SUBMISSION TO THE STATE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has received Community Mental Health's 1978 Budget
request; and
WHEREAS the Mental Health Board, because of time constraints, needs to submit its budget
request to the State before the Board of Commissioners can pass on the request; and
WHEREAS submission to the State or acceptance by the State of Community Mental Health's
Budget does not obligate the County to accept such budget; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners will review the State approved Community Mental Health's
Budget prior to committing any funds in the 1978 Budget process; and
WHEREAS Community Mental Health's budget request is $7,497,451.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Community Mental Health Division to submit its proposed budget in the amount Of $7,497,451 to the
State.
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Vice Chairman
Moved by Murphy supported by Daly the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Moxley, Murphy, Olson, Page, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron,
Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt,
Montante. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8179
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: LEGAL FEES INCURRED BY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #8023 the Sheriff was authorized to expend $5,000 to
challenge a Court order reinstating an employee discharged for proper cause; and
WHEREAS it was necessary to retain counsel for more time than provided by Miscellaneous
Resolution #8023; and
WHEREAS Civil Counsel, because of the complexities of the appeal, believes it is best to
continue employment of outside counsel; and
WHEREAS an additional expense of up to $6,500 will be incurred.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $6,500 be transferred from the Contingent Fund to the
Sheriff Department's Administration Professional Services Line-item to cover the additional legal
expenses associated with the Keith Lester Case.
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Vice Chairman
Moved by Murphy supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Murphy, Olson, Page, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni,
Doyon, Fortino, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Moxley. (17)
NAYS: Wilcox, Gorsline, Kelly, Lanni, Montante. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 8180
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE TO FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Federal Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1976, Public Law No. 94-566,
require all State and local governments to pay unemployment compensation benefits to their employees;
and
WHEREAS the failure of a State or any local government to provide these benefits automat-
ically terminates that State's participation in the Federal 7 State Unemployment Compensation
Program; and
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WHEREAS in response to the Federal mandate of the Unem,ployment Comitn tion Amendment
1976, the Michigan State Legislature has pending legislation, ,r al , Bill 71h ..nd Ho' . Fill
which will require local governments to join the Michigan Emr1,* i Gecuriti, Comm I gi mi
tributing or reimbursement basis; and
WHEREAS the severe impact of this new Federal law, conservatively estimated at $500,000
for Oakland County and $400 million for local governments nationwide in fiscal i979, will aggravate
rather than ease the unemployment problem among State and local governments, actually . iree more
unemployment because local governments will be forced to reduce hiring and increase I: ffs o
finance the costs of these new benefits and
WHEREAS the National Ire-t I tel a Municipal Law Offici • (NIMLO), on behalf of nearly one
thousand (1,000) States, Cities, Ctdrt, and other local polit tubdivisions, is preparing a t
massive law suit tc liallenge the constiittionality of those pr ,eisions of the Unemployment
Compensation Ardendmea•s of 1976, Public law No 94-566, which t -ce State and local governments to
pay unemployment co, ,msation benefits to their employees; and
WHERE-6 the National Institute of Municipal La', OffieeTs ha 5 established a Federal Unemploy-
ment Compensation 1 Litigati.a Trust Fund for purposes of funding the expenses, legal fees,
economists and other expett• ,•. the litigation attackii i the constitutionality of the Federal
Unemployment Compensation Ame. 4 ot, Public Law No. 94-Eb±; and
WHEREAS, direct participation in the suit by ti' County of Oakland requires, first, a ten
thousand ($10,000) dollar paynemt to the NIMLO Federal Uncmpleyment Compensation Tax Litigation Trust
Fund (based on a formula according to population); second, submission of a sworn affidavit by the
County Executive's Designated Chief Financial Officer certifying as to his estimate of the cost of
this tax to the County; third, if considered necessary by counsel, agreement by the County that this
financial officer will go and act as a witness at the preliminary injunction hearing expected to be
held in Washington, D.C. seeking a stay of the Acts pendente lite during the more than two years the
case is expected to be in the Courts before finally being decided by the U.S. Supreme Court; and '
finally, submission of a letter to the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers no later than
September 15, 1977 expressing the intention of Oakland County to actively participate in the subject
litigation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
National Institute of Municipal Law Officers (HMO) to act in behalf of Oakland County as an active
participating litigant regarding the Constitutional challenge to the Federal Unemployment Tax Program;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an amount not to exceed ten thousand (510,000) dollars be
appropriated from General Fund Contingency to the non-departmental account Unemployment Compensation
Tax Litigation and paid therefrom to the NIMLO Federal Unemployment Compensation Tax Litigation Trust
Fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes submission
of a sworn affidavit by the County Executive's Designated Chief Financial Officer certifying as to
his estimate of the cost of this tax to the County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
County Executive's Designated Chief Financial Officer to go to Washington, D. C. and act as a witness,
if requested by NIMLO, at the preliminary injunction hearing; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes submission
of a letter to the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers no later than September 15, 1977,
expressing the intention of Oakland County to actively participate in the constitutional challenge
to the Federal Unemployment Tax Program.
The Finance Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Vice Chairman
Moved by Murphy supported by Roth the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Page, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni,
Doyon, Fortino, Gorsline, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Murphy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8142 - PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES FOR CIRCUIT COURT CASE 1176-144199 AW
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 No. 8142 and finds that funds in the amount of $1,251 are available in the 1977 Contin-
gency line-item, said amount to be transferred to the Professional Services line-item in the Medical
Care Facility Administration budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Dennis L. Murphy, Vice Chairman
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"Misc. 8142
By Mr. Daly
IN RE: PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES FOR CIRCUIT COURT CASE #76-144199 AW
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, on August 20, 1976 - Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive, did relieve Charles B.
Edwards, Jr., Administrator of the Oakland County Medical Care Facility of his duties; and
WHEREAS, Charles B. Edwards, Jr., did therefore hire Donald F. Tucker, Attorney at Law
to retain his position; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Institutions on August 25, 1976, passed a resolution to enjoin
themselves into the law suit to prove the act of hiring or firing an Administrator of the Medical
Care Facility is within their power and not within the power of the County Executive; and
WHEREAS, Judge Roberts on August 25, 1976, at 1:30 P.M. ruled the Board of Institutions
does indeed hold the exclusive right to hire and fire the Administrator of the Oakland County
Medical Care Facility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby directs that the
County of Oakland pay Donald F. Tucker, Attorney at Law $1,251.00 for legal services rendered in
case #76-144199 AW.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Patrick K. Daly
Commissioner, District #4"
Moved by Murphy supported by Pernick that Resolution #8142 be adopted.
Moved by Doyon supported by Pernick the resolution be amended by deleting the second
WHEREAS paragraph.
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Pernick, Roth, Aaron, Daly, Doyon, Fortino, Lanni, Murphy. (8)
NAYS: Peterson, Price, Simson, Wilcox, DiGiovanni, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, McConnell,
McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Page. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution was not adopted.
Vice Chairman Lillian V. Moffitt vacated the Chair to present the following report.
Dennis L. Murphy, Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee took the Chair.
Misc. 8181
By Mrs. Moffitt
IN RE: SUMMARY REPORT - NACo CONFERENCE, DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JULY 23-27, 1977
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairperson; Marguerite Simson, Commissioner; Marlowe Belanger,
Arts Council Chairperson; Patrick Nowak, Executive-Officer-Administration; Joann Wilcox,
Citizen Member.
MEETINGS
The Special Committee met seven times over a period of three months to make preparations
for Oakland County's part in the National Association of Counties annual conference. The first
meeting of the Special Committee was held on April 29, 1977, and the final meeting on July 18, 1977.
In addition to the Oakland County meetings, Lillian Moffitt and Anton Guyer attended numerous
committee meetings of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, to discuss NACo conference financing
and special programs.
PROGRAMS (1) Oakland County Silverdome Excursion
The Special Oakland County NACo Committee, with the assistance of Jane Smith and Jerry
Kolisnyk from the Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau, made arrangements for out of state
conference delegates to visit the Pontiac Silverdome, the Oakland County Service Center and the Parks
and Recreation Commission's Wave Pool. As part of the arrangements, the Tourist and Convention
Bureau, at their expense, provided a special mailing of invitations to the NACo delegates. Five buses,
provided at county expense, were used to show touring guests these facilities. Each delegate paid
ten dollars for dinner. Oakland County Commissioners and staff provided background information on
county buildings and programs to the delegates on each of the touring buses,
Chairman Gabler extend a welcome to the delegates and provided County Executive Murphy an
opportunity to extend a welcome on behalf of the county staff.
At the Silverdome in the evening and earlier in the morning at the opening session of the
NACo Conference, the Pontiac Central High School Band provided music, under the direction of Mr, Del
Wise.
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PFOGRAMS (• I . Ii Proltram-b Hwbrock Hall
C..urit y iuur pnd Cou.usi Lureau also arranged a sellout delenate visit
and Itm Meadov,br , •k. Hall. A S6.65 ticl enabled visitors to see the Wilson mansion built
in the It twenties.
UCATION BOOTH
During thi * • riee Oakland County p; • ' a staffed booth showing six programs; (1)
Children's ( Comiunity Health; (3) Park' nd Recreation; (4) Dial-A-Ride; (5) Cultural
Council; and, (C) U r• County Government. Seli c:. d brochures were distributed at the booth
describing th 1••. .:d county programs in greater uetail.
Tft fIuc,tional display will be shown in shopping malls, schools and at other places in
the county over 0•• coming months.
In addition, the County had a second booth demonstrating its hypertension testing programs.
Machines for the hypertension tests were donated t • the county by Physiometrics Inter-
national, Malibu, California, for the use during the confers ,c,, . The Health Department tested 325
delegates over a two-day period. Of the total delegates tes,, I !-.-) were referred to their physician
for further testing. Delegates whose blood pressure was test , signed "Informed Consent" forms prior
to testing and received a printed output of their blood pressure readings.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Special Committee wishes to acknowledge the valuable staff support from Anton Guyer,
George Skrubb, Michael Niemann and Russell Lewis. Additionally, to be commended are Dr. Locey,
Director of the Health. Department and Adelaide Williams, Chief of Health Education; and Ayleen
Wright, Hypertension Program Coordinator for the successful conduct of the hypertension testing
program.
The Committee also extends its appreciation to the many individuals who staffed the booth,
served as tour guides through the county facilities, and served as hostesses in the Spouse House.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Lillian V. Moffitt, Chairperson
THE OAKLAND COUNTY NACo STEERING COMMITTEE IS GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE
Mr. Harold Cousins
Elias Brothers-Pontiac Division
Physiometrics International
Pontiac Silverdome
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Oakland County Executive Office
Oakland County Children's Village
Oakland County Cultural Council
Oakland County Community Mental Health Division
Oakland County Health Division
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Oakland County Tourist and Convention Bureau
NACo ANNUAL CWEERENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY BUDGET SMAARY
Actual Variance.
Expenses Favorable
Budget & Inco:ne (Unfavorable)
A. Exhibit Booth 5,596.00 7,440.07 (1,845.07)
B. ()Aland County Excursion 1,278.00 395.53 882.47
C. Honorarium - High School Band 500.00 500.00 -O-
D. Oakland County bro-rnta Shave of Conference 3,670.00 3,670.00
Costs to Wayn ,..- County (1/3 Share of NACo
Dues)
E. Mini-Trip
1) Cranbrook - Somerset Mall 125.00 Cancelled 125_00
2) Meadowbrook Hall -0- -0- -0-
F. Printing
Literature for Distribution at Exhibit Booth 500.00 -0- 500.00 . _-
TOTAL PROGRAM 11,668.00 12,005.60 (337.60)
Contingency 3,332.00 200.00 3 332.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATION 15,000.00 12,205.60 2,794.40
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Moved by Moffitt supported by Simson the report be accepted and the remaining $2,794.40
be returned to the Contingency Fund.
AYES: Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron, Daly, DiGiovanni, Doyon,
Fortino, Gorsline, Hoot, Kelly, Lanni, McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxley, Murphy,
Page. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Vice Chairman returned to the Chair.
Misc. 8182
By Mr. Page
IN RE: SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT AGE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there has been in this country a Social Security System which has guaranteed to
the majority of our people at least a minimum of security in their retirement years, as well as
other benefits for those who are eligible; and
WHEREAS this system is not a "funded" system as a private pension plan would be, it is a
"pay as you go" system of income transfers, which assumes a continuing and adequate flow of new
participants, negating the necessity for a large reserve fund; and
WHEREAS Social Security is temporarily undermined by heavy unemployment and the decline in
the birth rate subsequent to 1961 so that we will have fewer and fewer contributors supporting more
and more recipients; and
WHEREAS the latest irresponsible attack on the Social Security System is the proposal by
some governmental officials to extend the retirement age to 68 in order to alleviate the strain on
the system's financial condition; and
WHEREAS there are many responsible proposals for making adjustments to correct the current
problems of the Social Security System, including the use of general revenue funds to shore up this
valuable social program; and
WHEREAS public officials at the national level have not distinguishedthemselves as they
should by reaffirming support for the 40-year guarantee given to our senior citizens-- that they
had at least a minimum (though still shamefully inadequate) security in their retirement years.
Rather, there has been created a widespread and unnecessary fear among all our citizens that their
years of work has been for nothing in terms of their retirement, and as a result their faith in the
leadership of this country is in danger of being shattered beyond repair.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we request that our elected officials in the United
States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate to take steps to insure that
retirement guarantees and other provisions of the Social Security System are not eroded beyond
their present status.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we urge the members of the U.S. House of Representatives and
Senate to make their positive intentions publicly known through immediate and widespread use of the
news media so that our citizens need no longer live with fear for their future which the recent
proposal for extending the retirement age has created.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Robert W. Page, Commissioner - District #13
Moved by Page supported by Moxley the resolution be referred to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
Misc. 8183
By Dr. Montante
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 4997
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the success of a public health program, regardless of its source of origination
and plan is best measured by the quality and cost of its services at the point of delivery; and
WHEREAS it has been evidentially demonstrated that the quality and cost of services
referred to here have been the hallmark of delivery systems directed and implemented by local
officials and local personnel; and
WHEREAS it has been equally well evidenced that local planning and local service delivery
must be participated in by local officials, especially those elected by the people and directly
responsible to the people; and
WHEREAS local health planning as mandated by provisions of Federal Public Law 93-641 is
the province of Health Systems Agencies; and
WHEREAS Federal Public Law 93-641 requires that at least one-third of the membership of
local Health Systems Agencies be elected public officials; and
WHEREAS this mandated obligation can best be achieved by their elected peers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners call upon the
state legislature to amend House Bill 4997 to grant County Boards of Commissioners the sole
jurisdiction for appointing one-third membership of public officials on local Health Systems Agencies.
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Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of th regoini , elution,
J( - • R. Moi , M,D., Commissioner - District 1/26
Moved by Mon tar supported by Peterson the resolutiGn be referred to the General Govern-
ment Committee, There were no abjection
Mic. 8184
By Mr. Lanni
IN RE: SUGGESTION BOXES IN PROMINE1T COUNTY LOCATIONS
To the Oakland Coinl y Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, LJ.r.i- .od Gentlemen:
WIdEFIU ind County is constantly trying to improve and streamline its operation and
citizen seivic . .1.
WHErff, n •ry Oakland County etilployees are Oakland County taxpayers and will benefit from
cost saving introduced, and
d'iFF', :He Oakland C ty Board of Conimissioners wishes to develop a spirit of cooperation
with employ t • iiicourage the - suggestions to improve county government by protecting the con-
fidentiality -f t', • suggeiGti h and
NOW THHIr BE IT cii_iLNED, b( the Board of Commissioners of the County of Oakland, State
of Michigan, that hoites be plac I in prominent County locations for the information and use of the
Board of Commissioners and directed by the Chairman of the Board to the proper committee.
James E. Lanni, Commissioner - District #11
Moved by Lanni supported by Peterson the resolution be referred to the General Government
Committee and the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
Moved by Montante supported by Murphy the Board adjourn to October 11, 1977.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 1:05 P.M.
Lynn D. Allen Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
Clerk Chairman