HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976.09.02 - 7472455 OAKLAND COUNTY Board Of Commissioners MEETING September 2, 1976 Meeting called to order by Chairman Alexander C. Perinoff at 9;35 A.M. in the Court Houso Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Invocation given hy Henry W. Hoot. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lennon (23) Roll tailed. PRESENT.: Aaron, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunieavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Murphy, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson. ABSENT: Button, McDonald, Montante, Simmons. (4) Quorum present. Moved by Roth supported by Murphy the minutes of the previous meeting be corrected on page 420 by changing the date of the meeting from August 20, 1976 to August 19, 1976. Also, under General Government Committee on page 423, resolution number reads 77565 and should read #7656. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. - Moved by Roth supported by Murphy the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as corrected. A sufficient majority having voted therefor,.the motion carried. Clerk read letter from Robert P. Allen, Civil Counsel, regarding the County's full faith and credit bonds, notes and other evidence of indebtedness which are charged against the debt . limitation are $373,553,520.30. The percentage of the 10% is 5.4%, leaving the County approximately 4.6% of the debt limitation which may yet be pledged. .(Placed on file.) Clerk read letter from State Representative, W. V. Brotherton acknowledging receipt of - resolutions. (Placed on file.) Clerk read letter from State Representative, Melvin L. Larsen acknowledging receipt of resolutions. (Placed on file.) Moved by Daly supported by Aaron the Supplemental Agenda be approved to consider reports from the Finance, Personnel and Public Services Committees: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Misc. 7667 By Mrs. Fortino IN RE: COMMENDATION RESOLUTION FOR WATERFORD HISTORICAL COMMITTEE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Waterford Historical Committee, chaired by Mary Naz, has worked diligently during the last 13 months to have the old Waterford Village designated a Historical District by the State Historical Commission; and WHEREAS the fruits of_ their labors produced archives of 38 houses in this district on Andersonville Road between Dixie Highway and Airport Road, and produced a more personal aspect to the celebration of this Country's Bicentennial for the residents of Waterford; and WHEREAS these volunteers -- Mary Naz, Linda Baker, Sue Danhausen, Dorothy White, Bob and Helen Mali, Patti Forster, Betty Hegedus, Mildred King Campbell, Verla Eiselle, and Evelyn Seeterlin -- have worked selflessly to provide their community with a knowledge and pride in their heritage. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby con- gratulates the Waterford Historical Committee for their achievements on behalf of their community, 456 • • Commissioners Minutes Continued. Septouber 2, 197 6 and wishes them much success in their continuing efforts. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto. set one hands and caused the Seal of the Great County of Oakland to be affixed. Dated at Pontiac, Michigan, July 29, 1976. Alexander C. Perinoff, Chairman Bernard F. Lennon, Vice. Chairman Betty J. Fortino. Commissioner - District #5 Patrick Daly, Commisianer - District Moved by Fortino supported by Dun navy the resofution be adopted. The resolution was unanimously adopted. Misc. 7668 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: ADDITIONAL VEHICLE TO THE COUNTY FLEET - COURT SERVICE OFFICER PROBATE COURT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Probate Court wishes to add one (1) specially equipped vehicle to the County Fleet, and WHEREAS the average monthly mileage driven by the Court Service Officer - Probate Court falls within the range where it is more costly to the County to reimburse him for using his personal vehicle; and WHEREAS such mileage falls under the primary consideration for assignment of County vehicles, Mileage Driven, as defined in Section E, paragraph one (I) of the County Vehicle policy; and WHEREAS the Probate Court has indicated that the Probate Court - Court Service Officer is required to transport mental patients and any other duties as assLaned which are associated with the Court Service Officer function. In addition, his service of process function is utilized not only for the Probate and juvenile Court but For Civil Counsel and the Reimbursement Division; and WHEREAS transporting mental patients is a specialized use as defined in Section E, paragraph six (6) of the County Vehicle Policy; and WHEREAS the Probate Court has indicated the Court Service Officer vehicle will he required to have a two-way radio; and WHEREAS such a radio fall's . Under the deflnifibh .of specialiZed vehicle equipment as defined in Section E, paragraph two (2) of the County Vehicle Policy; and WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution 7793, Section G of the Oakland County Vehicle Policy, any additions to the County Vehicle Fleet require the approval of the Finance Committee and an appro- priation of the entire capital cost necessary for any fleet expansion; and WHEREAS the capital cost for the one (1) additional radio equipped vehicle will require an appropriation of 67,695.00; and WHEREAS the monthly lease cost for the vehicle and radio will he covered by the Probate Court budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the one (1) additional vehicle be approved and that the 1976 Budget be amended by transferring the total amount of $7,595.00 from the 1976 Contingency Fund to the appropriate Non-Departmental appropriation line-item and affected intergovernmental funds. The Finance Committee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman COST OF VEHICLE COURT OFFICER - PROBATE COURT Quantity Garage Fund Unit PC(.:' Total Price 1 1977 Catalina - 9 pasenger wagon $6,000 (approx.) $T.000 -Tapprox) Quantity Radio Fund Unit Price Total Price 1• Two-way Radio $1,595 $1,595 TOTAL APPROPRIATION $7,595 Moved by Pernick supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted. AYES: Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler. Honghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Murphy, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn. (20) NAYS: Hoot. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. FISCAL REPORT By M. Pernick IN RE: 1PA GRANT - PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION, LABOR RELATIONS TRAINING FOR LOCAL UNITS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: This is the continuation of a three month grant for the Training Program for Michigan Countie July-Sept 3 Months 1976 Oct-Sept Variance Cost 12 Months in Increas-e/ Positions1976-1977 Positions (Decrease) , Po si i t Salaries TOTAL 11 055 66,128 _5_5_073 Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1976 and Townships. This grant will cover the period of October 1, 1976 through September 30, 1977 and will require total fundino of '.166,128. This grnt of six. (6) positions and requires no additional staff. Acceptance of this graw wi11 nor commit the County to any Future fundnq obligations. The. attached schedule provides a financial analysis indicating a comparison of expenses to funding 5enrces. Unlike the existing 3 ironth grant (July-September), this grant continuation will require a cash contrihurion of 1850 die. to the increase in work volume contributed to this program and not anticipated in the 1976 Personnel Budget. Continuation of this grant for subsequent years cannot be determined until a review is made of the initial progrm as to whether program objectives have been met and whether continuation can be justified based on reed and cost. It is anticipated at this point that any recommendation for future years' continuance weuld involve primarily "soft match" of Per Division staff with participants from Inca) communities paying for "hardmatch" costs through renisration fens, The Finance Committee, by Eawron(c R. Pernick, Chairm,tri, ;lawns the drcnHonce el Ibis report, FINANCE -COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman OArd.AND COUNTY 1976 - 1977 WA GRANT Project Pirector Project Coordinator Secretary Stenographer Seminar Technician € (107) 850 1 (1R) 3,300 -0- 2,450 1 (207) 1,452 1 (20/) 3,260 -0- 1,808 1 (207) 250 1 (207) 1,512 -0- 1,662 1 (207) 182 1 (207) 1,782 -0- 1,600 2 (110 M 2 (576 hr. 5,100 -0- 1,27) v6.513 ) P8,855) TOTAL 6 3,5/5 6 15,355 Fringe Benefits 307, . 1,177 717. 4,146 ,174 TOTAL /4 ,746 1 9,500 15,./5(A Other Ooerating Expenses (a) (a) Travel On Consultant Leaders I n-House Consultants Telephone Seminar Sites Supplies E. Copying information Material Equipment Rental Promotions Mailings In': idental Expenses (Meals, etc.) TOTAL OTHER Rent 210 sg. ft./Yr. $6 -5./sq. fC. 413 27,000 800 490 3,000 1,000 2,000 400 800 /too -0- 9,000 5,855 45,1163 309 23,000 800 300 2 ,11-00 900 1,rAlo 300 600 300 9,000 19,401(B 910 104 .4,000 -0- 150 600 100 500 100 2.00 100 1,269 11,000 55 ,073 458 Commisioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1976 Fundin_9 Sources County Hard Match (C) -0- 850 850(1 Soft Match (D) 5,879 23865 17,986(F Fcderal Herd Match 4,176 29,413 25,237 Soft Match -0- -0 Other Fees to Participants (i.e. Township;, Municipalities) 1,000 12,000 TOTAL 11,055 66,128 (A) Of the $14,754 increase, $11,780 is attributable to extension of the Grant from three months to a full twelve months. The other $2,974 is due to the likewise increase in Fringe Benefit costs, (6) or the $39,1409 increase in operating costs, the majority is due to the expansion of bringing in University Consultant Leaders to expand the program, (C) Hard match is anything requiring additional County expense that otherwise wouldn't be incurred. (This figure includes telephone and equipment rental) (D) Soft match is anything ongoing that rz!nuires County expense; Le, existing personnel, Rent, Supplic E. copying, promotions and maillnw; which will he absorbed in the Personnel Department's Dudgc-t. (E) The entire $850 incrcal:.e ms dno to an exparn.ion of the program from 3 to 12 months. (F) Likewise, the $17,986 increase is due to an expansion of the program from 3 to 12 month ,:.., Prepw-ed by: Budqef 8111/16 Moved by Pernick supported by Lennon the report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Chairman referred the report to the Personnel Committee. There were no objections. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. P,arnick IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7630 - ADDITIONAL VEHICLES FOR THE PROSECUTOR INVESTIGATORS - FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee has re-reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution 117630 as amended by the Board of Commissioners on July 29, 1976. It is the recommendation of the Committee that the resolution be adopted granting the three (3) additional vehicles to the Prosecutor's Family Support Division', The Committee further recommends that the amended resolution be further amended to delete the words from the existing County car pool" from the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, thereby restoring the intent of resolution 117630 as originaMy presented to the Board of Commissioners on July 29, 1976. FINANCE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Penn irk, Chairman "Misc. 7630 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: ADDITIONAL VEHICLES FOR THE PROSECUTOR INVESTIGATORS - PROSECUTOR FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: • WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecutor's Oil ic, Family Support Division, wisheS to odd Thtee (3) specially equipped vehicles to the County Float; and WHEREAS the Prosecutor's Office has indicated that the Family Support Division Investigators Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1916 are required to make arrests and transport prisoners; and WHEREAS transportinq prisoners is a specialized. use it defined in Section E paragraph 6 of the County Vehicle. Policy; and WHEREAS the Prosecutor's Office has indicated the investioiltors kqill he required to have 2-way rndios in their vehicles; and WHEREAS noah rod H a aN under the def1n1t/on of 7,oecialized vel-Mcie equipment o defined in Section E Paragraph 2 ui Ic County Vehicle Policy. and WHEREAS by Miscelianeous Resolution 11)393, Cc ction C of the Oakland County Vehiele Policy, - any addit1ons t.,.) the County Vehfcie Fleet require the approval of the Finan..., Committee and an appropriation of the entirit captal OD5( neccsry for any fleet expansion, and WHEREAS the capital cost for the three (3) additional radio equipped vehicles will require an appropriation of Sle,620; and WHEREAS the monthly lease cost for the vehicles and radios will he covered by the 19711 Cooperative Reimbursement Grant. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEE that the three (3) additional vehicles be approved and that the 1976 Budget he amended by transferring the total amount: of $16,620 from the 1976 Contingent Fund to the appropriate Non-Departmental appropriation line-item and affected Intergovernmental lurid',. The Finance Committee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption cml the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman" cost OF ADDITIONAL - PROSECUTOR INVESTIGATORS CAPS _..... QUANTITY GARGE"FUND UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 3 1976 Pontiac Lemans (equipped) $3,94-C-- 71178 ---- QUANTITY . RADIO FUND UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 3 Two-way Radios 51,595-- -MT TOTAL APPROPRIATION 1() 620 Moved by Pernick supported by Gabler the report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Pernick supported by Gabler that resolution #7630 be adopted. Discussion followed. Mr. Hoot requested that James Brennan, Director of Management and Budget be. allowed to address the Board. There were no objections. Mr. Brennan addressed the Board. Discussion followed. Moved by Pernick supported by Gabler the amended resolution be further amended by deleting the words from the existing County car pool" from the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph. Vote on amendment: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Murphy, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn. (19) NAYS: Douglas, Hoot. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution 7/7630 05 amended, was adopted. Misc. 7669 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Bicentennial Commission was appropriated $10,000 in the 1976 Oakland County Budget; and WHEREAS operating costs For the Bicentennial Commission have been charged against the $10,000 appropriation along with the projects approved by the Finance. Committee; and WHEREAS costs incurred through June 30, 1976 totaled $10.339; and WHEREAS the Bicentennial Commission estimates a need of an additional $3,500, of which $339 represents an overage over the original appropriation, for the remainder of 1976 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an additional appropriation totaling $3,500 be transferred from the Contingency Fund to the Board of Commissioner's Bicentennial Commission Unit as follows: 4 r,9 460 Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1976 Transportation 5 PA Miscellaneous (Awards and iliques,) 480 Office Supplies 220 Postage 660 Printing 1,240 Rent (Harvest Social Dinner Dance) 150 TOTAL The Finance Committee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman Moved by Porn ick supported hy Roth the .rosolut inn he adopted. AYES: Cabler, Hoot, Houghton, Kasper, Mniliti, Murphy, Nnwnk, Page, Patterson, Prninofl, Pernick, Price, Roth, Aaron, Daly. Dneleavy. (16) NAYS: Fortino, Olson, Dearborn, Douglas. (fi) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 7670 By Mr. Pernick IN RE: APPROPRIATION FOR BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION - OAKLAND COUNTY HISTORY BOOK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: . WHEREAS the Bicentennial Commission wishes to publish an Oakland County History Book; and WHEREAS $5,000 has been committed by various area banks to cover the cost of 5,000 copies of such History Books; and WHEREAS the Bicentennial Commission requests funds totaling $5,000 to cover the cost of an additional 5,000 copies; and WHEREAS it is the intention of the Commission to offer the additional 5,000 copies For sale: and WHEREAS the proceeds from such sale will he credited to the County General Fund. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $5,000 he trnnsferred from the Contingency Line-item in the 1976 Budget to the Board of CommiSsionersi Bicentennial Unit-Special Projects lino-item. The Finance Connittee, by Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman Moved by Pernick supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted. Discussion followed. Mr. Page requested that Mrs. Betty Adams, President of the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society be allowed to address the Board. There were no objections. Mrs. .Adams addressed the Board. AYES; Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Murphy, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino. (20) NAYS: Douglas. (1) . A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. FISCAL REPORT By Mr. Pernick IN RE: FLOOD PLAIN DELINEATION, PAINT CREEK, OAKLAND TOWNSHIP To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: • • - The Finance Committee has reviewed the rogn0,1 to participate in JI project for fliruri lain delineation of Paint Creek, the West Branch of Stoney Cioek, and he McClure Drain, primarily within Oak/and Township. The project will be a joint effort between Oakland Township, the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and the Clinton River Watershed Council. At one time Oakland County contributed funds to the Clinton River Watershed Council for specific flood plain projects. The Board of Commissioners by Resolution ft6498 dated November 25, 1973, took action to hold County dues 10 a minimum of $500 annually to Watershed Councils. The Clinton River Watershed Council has not accepted the $500 contribution subsequent to 1972 since they are governed by a State Statute which prohibits representation on the governing Board - Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 19/6 461 of the Council without contributing required does as esiablished by the Writer died Coin“.11. It has been determined that funds contributed by Oakland County tu !he flintna River WMPI - shed Councll and earmarked tor specific projects has been expended, thus not available lid [he Paint Creek Project. tt has also been determined that any funds comudtted to the Paint Creek Project tan he provided to the U.S. Soil Conservation Service or Lhe Clinton River Watershed Council_ Total participated in this project for 1976 is $700, The cost requirements tor future years consists of $700 per year for 1977 and 1978 for a total of $2,100 over the three CO yea c period. However, participation in this project in 1976 does not commit Oakland County to future .Lommitments in 1977 and 1978. The Finance Committee moves the acceptance of this report. fINANCE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairatan Moved by Pernick supported by Roth the report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Chairman referred the report to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. .REPORT By Mr. Button IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 117627 - OAKLAND COUNTY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS on July 8, 1976, the Oakland County Board of Connissioners referred Resolutinn , #7627 to the Planning and Building Committee and the General Government Committee for their review and recommendation; and WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee has recommended that Resolution #7627 be tabled at the Board of Commissioners, and that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners appoint a Committee to communicate and be a liaison with SEMTA; and WHEREAS the General Government Committee concurs with the recommendation of the Planning and Building Committee. The General Government Committee recommends to the Board of Commissioners the tabling of Miscellaneous Resolution #7627 and the appointment of a liaison committee to SEMTA by the Board Chairman. The General Government Committee, by Robert A. Button, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Robert A. Button, Chairman "Misc. 7627 By Mr. Dunleavy IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA) was created by legislativL fiat pursuant to Act 204, Public Acts of 1967, without the advise and consent of the Board of Commis- sioners of Oakland County or the people of Oakland County, to plan, develop, and operate a coordinated public transportation system for the people in the seven-county southeastern Michigan region, those. counties being Macomb, Monroe, Livingston, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne; and WHEREAS the primary need for public transportation in Oakland County is for an adequate bus system utilizing the highway network; and WHEREAS the regional SEMTA plan proposes a high level (subway) system which will provide little or no use to Oakland County; and WHEREAS high level systems throughout the country have been grossly underestimated in terms of construction costs and overestimated in useage, and as a result, underestimated in income .needed to operate, thereby requiring high subsidies, and Oakland County's share will once again exceed its benefits; and WHEREAS the SEMTA plan includes a Detroit Central Business District "People Mover" to servic only a portion of the Detroit business district while being partially paid for by a disproportionate share from Oakland County; and WHEREAS the Regional 1990 Transportation Plan, Transit Network, requires billions of dollars in capital investment on a high level system outside the Oakland County limits; and WHEREAS the Regional Transit Plan expects to assume the operating deficit of the City of Detroit transit system, to be disproportionately shared by all participating counties including Oakland; and WHEREAS all the subway and most of the intermediate level (high level bus system) are oriented to the Detroit Central Business District and almost completely ignore the east-west movements between Oakland and Macomb connties and the north-south movements between Oakland and Wayne Counties; and 462 Commissioners Minutes Continued-. September 2, 1976 WHEREAS only meager public trant,portation eTvice ,, have been provided Oakland County in the last 9 years; and WHEREAS Oakland Uounty is large enough ill area and in population to support ii5 own pub:c. transportation system; and WHEREAS the public transport3tion needs in Oakland County have ten great and continue to increase each year; and WHEREAS Section !, of said Act 2011, P.A. 1967 :rorct co the Board of Commisionerm 1 Dakl.ut,f County the authority. to withdroi, from lhe Southooste.r Michigan franpertation Authority icy i 2.ri of the Board of County Comiaissioner ,.. Now THEREFORE BE IT RLsOLVLD H1,it H)o Butt I founty Commi ..cioners et OAkInd doc, withdraw from the Southeastern Michigan I :In ,portat iii Authority, dod- BE. IT FURTHER RESOLVED r Npocio/ 'ill 11110 I toe he estahli.,110d 1 o develop on It land County Public. Transportation Author ty to he incorporAtod into a county tranportantion agency which will be more responsive to the cititeu needs of Oaff..md County. Mr. Chairman, I move the Adoption of the foregoing ref.,olution. James W. Dunleavy, Commissioner .-- District 1/2" Moved by Wilson supported by Daly the report he accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. -Moved by Dunleavy supported by Houghten that resolution #7627 he adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Wilson supported by Lennon the resolution he laid on flit- table. Vote on tabling; A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Chairman referred the report to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. REPORT By Mr. Button IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 117653 - REFERENDUM ON MERGER OF THE DRAIN OFFICE AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS To the Oakland County Board of Commisioncrs Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentiemen: The General Government Committee has reviewed Resolution 7/(63, and hi, no/ hc ,.on -,71h0e to act affirmatively or negatively on this matter and therefore reports Resolution 117653, Referendum on Merger of the Drain Office and Department of Public Works wltbout. recommendation. The General Government Committee, by Robert A. Button, Chalrman, moves the acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Robert A. Button, Chairman "Misc. 7653 By Mrs. For IN RE: REFERENDUM ON MERGER OF THE DRAIN OFFICE AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS To the Oakland County Board of Commi ,3sioners Mr. Chairman, I adios and Gentlemen; WHEREAS all recognize that considerable savings will result . if the presently separate, but similar functions of the Drain Commissioner's Office and the Department of Public Works could he merged and consolidated; and WHEREAS legislation permitting consolidation under an appointed director does not exist and may be some years in coming; and WHEREAS State Act No. 170 does permit consolidation under an elected Public Works Commisioner and WHEREAS action now under existing legislation will produce immediate savings and provide direct accountability to the public for the combined office, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Compissioners encourage public awareness and participation in the matter by placing the following advisory question on the ballat at the next .county-wide election: • "Should the Drain Office and Department of Public Works be combined into one office under an elected Public Works Commissioner?" Mr. Chairman, .I move the adoption Of the foregoing resolution. Betty J. Fortino, Commissioner - District 1/5" Moved by Wilson supported by Moffitt the report he accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1976 463 Moved by Wilson supported by Daly that resolution #7653 be adopted. Discussion followed. Moved by Nowak supported by Gabler the resolution be laid on the table. AYES: Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Murphy, Nowak, Pape, Patterson, Wilson, Gahl•r. (10) NAYS: Hoot, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilcox. Aaron. Daly, Dearborn, Ootiglat, Fortino. (12) A sufficient majority not havino voted therefor, the motion In Discussion followed. Mrs. Fortino moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr. Douglas, The Chairman stated those in favor of calling the question say "yes" and those opposed say no A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the question was called on the main motion. The vote was as follows: AYES: Lennon, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot. (17) NAYS; Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Murphy, Nowak, Dunleavy. (6) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7653 was adopted. Misc. 7673 By Mrs. Fortino IN RE: RENEWAL OF PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE OAKLAND LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: • WHEREAS the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency (OLHSA) desires to continue providing comprehensive services for the older adult in Oakland and Livingston counties through its multi- purpose centers and homebound programs; and WHEREAS these services, which are available to persons sixty years of age or older, are made possible through the Michigan Department of Social Services from Title XX of the Social Services Act; and WHEREAS this program is directed toward providing an alternative to institutionalization through health, information and refeyral, home management, counseling and socialization services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve matchit funds required for the purchase of services agreement renewal for OLFISA. The Human Resources Committee, by Betty J. Fortino, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Betty J. Fortino, Chairman Moved by Fortino supported by Dearborn the resolution be adopted. The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Pernick IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7662 - PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT - AUTHORIZATION TO FILE GRANT APPLICATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee has reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #7662 concening lundinq under the Public Works Employment Act for Building ryojoct. The Flnance Committee rinds IT1,711 no local match is necossdry Wider lhis Act. 1 hi Act provides one-hundred percent (100T.) Federal Fundino to local units 01 oovernmeni lor approved Public Works Projects that can be started within ninety (90) days of project approval. The Finance Committee also finds that the Oakland County Road Commission no longer desires to have the Road ComfnissiOn Office- Addition Project as a priority for funding under this Act at this time. The Finance Committee recommends that Priority #3 - Road Commission Office Addition be deleted as a priority at this time. Also, the Finance Committee recommends that Miscellaneous Resolution #7662 be amended by deleting Priority #3 - Road Commission Office Addition and by combining Priorities /II and 2 into Priority - Children's Village School (Phases 1 and II). 464 Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1976 The Finance. Corwatten recommends the adoption of Miscellaneco Be ,iolution #7662 as amended and requests that the Planning and Building Committee con ,:jder alternative projects For funding under this Act to be recommended to the Board of Coomissioner. FINANCE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Fernick, Chairman "Mi5c. 7662 By Mr. Daly IN RE: PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT - AUTHORIZATION TO FILE GRANT APPLICATION To the Oakland County Board of C017:ii0er5 Mr. Chairaon, Ladies and Centlemen WHEREAS the Public Works Empleyment. Act of 1976, became effective July 2".3, 1976; and WHEREAS the above Acj. provIdc ,, fedorot funding to local unit ,. of qoveunwont (or approved public work protects, that an be starred within '..t0 days of pro j et approval Ind WHEREAS the first priority of the propoed 1976 Carital Pregram is the coatruction 01 Phase I of the Children's Viltapc School and 'rich project would qualify under terms m of the gyont; ond WHIRL/IS the Board of Copni ,,,,ioners approved he concept of an addition to the Oakland County Rood Commission Of :lice Building on Enkruary.15, 1973, NOW THE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioner!, hereby aulhori/e. the filing of a federal grant application for the funding of the above described capital project''.. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when filing for the federal grant: the following priorities he indicated: PRIORITY NO. PROJECT ESTIMAJED COST Children's Village School (Phat,e 1 and II) $1,260,00D 2 Children's Village School . (Phase I) 750,000 3 Road Commission Office Building Addition 2,500,000 The Planning and Building Committee, by :Patrick K. Daly, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick K. Daly, Chairman' Moved by Daly supported by Roth the report which was a report on the resolution (amended) be adopted. AYES: Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Murphy., Nowak., Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Porn irk Price, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot. (2.2) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report, which was a report on the resolution (amended) was adopted. Misc.: 7 672 By Mr. Daly IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN'S VILLAGE SCHOOL To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the first priority of the proposed 1976 Capital Program is the construction of Phase I of the Children's Village School; and WHEREAS if bids are received now such construction can be initiated before the winter season; and WHEREAS bidding should be completed as soon as possible to comply with the provisions of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Central Services, be and is hereby authorized to receive bids for the initial construction steps of Phase I, with an alternate for Phase II of the Children's Village School project and a report thereon be made to this Board after receipt and tabulation of such bids. The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick K. Daly, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick K. Daly, Chairman Moved by Daly supported by MoffiIt the resolution he adopted. AYES: Lennon, Moffitt. Murphy, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Kasper. (21) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1976 Misc. 7673 By Mr, Daly IN RE LEASE OF COUNTY PROPERTY TO THE TOWNSHIP Of ORION FOR FOX 'SfAilON r-Afil 11-Y To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners lir. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland owns certain property . located in the Township of Orion, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, to wite Part of SW 1/4 of Sec 35, Beg at Pt on Westerly line of M-24 Hwy distant N 87-30-Pd-E 2471.34 ft & N 00-24-26-W 2266,82 ft from SW Sec Cor, dh N 00-24-26-W 200 ft, Th S 89-35-34-W 300 ft, Th 00-24-26-E 200 ft, Th N 89-35-34-E 300 ft, approx. I.38 acres; and WHEREAS the Township of Or desirous of constructing and maintaining a fire-fiuhting facility on such property; dad WHEREAS the Township of Orion has requested a lease for such property lar a period of fifty (50) years; and WHEREAS the Township of Orion agrees to operate and maintain any specialiced egoipment furnished by the County of Oakland oeeded for Airport crash, fire and rescue operations; and WHEREAS your Airport Committee and your Planning and Building Committee has reviewed the terms of the lease. and recommends that the County of Oakland enterinto the lease with the Township of Orion, a copy of which is attached hereto. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners be authorized to enter into a lease with the Township of Orion, said lease to be for a term of fifty (0) years, for 1.38 acres of property as described above for the purpose of a fire fighting facility; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township of Orion agrees to respond with available equip- ment to Airport emergencies requiring crash, fire and rescue operations. The Planning and Building Committee by Patrick K. Daly, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick K. Daly, Chairman LEASE THIS MEMORANDUM OF LEASE AND AGREEMENT Tdated the day of 1976, by and between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation, hereinafter called OAKLAND, and the TOWNSHIP OF ORION, a Municipal Entity, hereinafter called ORION: WHEREAS Oakland owns certain realty appropriate for a fire protection facility; rind • • • WHEREAS Orion is desirous of constructing and maintaining a fire-fighting facility on said realty: NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto do hereby mutually agree as follows: 1. Oakland hereby lets and leases to Orion for a period of fifty (50) years from and after the date of this lease, certain land located in the Township of Orion, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, to-wit: Part of SW 1/4 of Sec 35, Beg at Pt on Westerly Line of M-24 Hwy distant N 87-50-35 E 2471.34 ft & N 00-24-26-W 2266.82 ft from SW Sec Cor, Th N 00-24-26-W 200 ft, Th S 89-35-34-W 300 ft, Th S 00-24-26-E 200 ft, Th N 89-35-34-E 300 ft, approx. 1.38 acres. 2. Orion shall be entitled to the occupation and use of said land and appurtenances for as long as Orion shall use such property as a fire station facility for the Township of Orion or successor public entity. It is understood that this lease, shall remain in effect for as long as Orion shall use this property as above stated and if abandoned and/or not utilized, for any reason whatsoever, this lease shall be cancelled and the land shall forthwith revert to Oakland. Subject to the above express conditions, it is mutually agreed that the term or this !ease shall be for fifty (50) years, commencing with even date, first written above, 3. As consideration of this lease Orion agrees to respond, with available equipment. to airport emergencies requiring crash, fire, and rescue operations. It is understood that the County shall provide any specialized equipment needed for Airport crash, fire, rescue operations. It is further understood that Orion agrees to operate and maintain such equipment. 4. Oakland shall retain ari oil, gas, and mineral rights during the term of the lease. 5. The parties shall have the option of renewal of this lease upon terms and conditions as shall be mutually agreed upon. 6. It is agreed that the preliminary plans and sketches for structures, buildings, additions, or alterations shall be submitted to Oakland. No construction shall begin until review and approval has been obtained. 7. It is agreed that the location of any proposed new structures, buildings, additions, or the location of any permanent storage area shall be submitted to Oakland. No construction shall be commenced, nor shall any area be used unless it shall have been reviewed and approved by Oakland. 8. 2) Oakland agrees that at the expiration of this lease or any renewal thereof, Orion may within a reasonable time remove any and all buildings, structures, and other improvements or part of buildings, structures, or other improvements, placed or erected on said premises by Orion during the term thereof, or any renewal thereof, all expenses connected with such removal to be borne by Orion. Other permanent improvements erected or placed upon the premises and become its property in fee simple- without process of law provided Or does not exercise its right in Section 8a. 9. Orion agrees that at all times it will keep all buildings, barracks, structures and signs placed Upon such premises in good condition, and to maintain the grounds surrounding in a presentable manner. WI INC CS. COUNTY OF OAKLAND Fy; by 466 Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1 1-.)/6 10. Oakland grants to Orion All necessary righl ,, ssl ngresf, and egre',s at, may be regimed across lands owned or controlled by Oakland, subject to the approval of Oakland, Orion agrees that the erection, maintenance and operations of any and all buildings, barracks, --I ts(Ps mid on the said premises herein described =,;riall be the sold responsibility of 06cn. 12, Ori,m premlo ,-, in a careful and proper manner, not committing any waste therein, not ar,ing or orf,upying said premise for any uniiful purposes: conTIrmFn to and of,ing all present and Lituce HW5, ordiaahce, inles, renlatons, and vegoliemew-, ol all governmental auihoyitie ,. art aeFft:e., pertaining to thi , “se and occun,.rtion theleol, 11, Orion ag--- ups the effective date of this lea,,c, 01 h.,11 shall inderwity hold Harmless Oakland 7!, ary is tiny or d:Iroane to apy persP on in about the premises or to any property ol Oaldard pernp, firm, associati(u, ii corporation OP or about the premises arising Out of 1 II acts or omis,..iogs of Orion. WITNESSES: TOWW,HIR Of ORION Moved by Daly supoorted by Olson the resolution be adopted. AYES: Murphy, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, .Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Durleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon. (21) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority buying voted therefor, the rescOution was adopted. A report and reque'A has been received from the County Drain Commissioner acting as the County Agency pertaining to the Evergreen and Farmington Sewage Disposal Systems and their designation 0 ' 011iSslil. propc.ed plan of ,,tody afea by the State ol I-Lk-higan Department of Natural Resources for the purposes of Step 1 Facilities Plannin9 and U.S. Public -Lao 92-500 and Act 329 of Michigan Public Acts of 1966, as amended, accompanied by resolutions adopted by the governing bodies for the Cities of Farmington Hiils, Southfield, Birmingham, Troy, bloffifield Lathrop Villoqe, Kec.r0 Harbor, Farmington, Orc,hard Lake Village and Sylv,fn Lake and for the Villages if Beverly Franklin and Bingham Farms and sir the Towips of Bloomfield, Pontiac and Wco.-:t Bloomfield. In all of these • resolution ,: the County of Oakland acting through it Department of Public Works is requested to he the lead applicant for the Federal and State grants for the Step I procedures and if is suggested that the County of Oakland accept the role if lead .11111 cant hut carry it out through its County Drain Commissioner as the County Agency, by esrahlish;ng a project pursuant to Act No. 342 of Michigan Public Aczs of as amonded.• The foreouing reaort and request have been reviewed and accepted by the Planning and Building Committee with the re(olondation that a resolution in the form submitted be adopted. foI lowing resolution was offered by Mr. Daly: Misc. 7674 IN RE: EVERGREEN AND FARMINGTON SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS - STfP 1 FACILITIES PLANNING UNDER U.S. PUBLIC LAW 92-500 AND STATE ACT NO. 329 To the Oakland County Board of Comwissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, WHEREAS the StaTe of Wckigan Department of Natural Resources has designated the areas and districts served by the Oakland County Lvergreen and Farmington Sewage Disposal Systems as a single plan of study area for the purpose of Step 1 Facilities Planning and has determined that there is a need to obtain :,tudies, reports, plons and estimates for the abatement of pollution, control of pollutants and p1 1(11:11 discharges, and the relief of hoth the Evergreen and Farmington Sewage Disposal Systems: and WHEREAS the cities, villages and township', in the at and distriLts served hy !he EVelqr0011 and Farmington Sewage Dispwial Systems have adopted iesolutions designating the Oakland County Dopalt- ment of Public Works as the lead applicant for Stale and Federal grants which are avaMohle is finance part of the costs of Step / Facilities Planoinn in which resolutions the said public corporations each agree to pay their share of the costs thereof; and WHEREAS in order to contract to receive. and 'spend said cirant.'s and the local share of fundfi, to employ consultdrits and to use County employees to carry out the Step 1 Facilities Planning processes it is necessary In the County of OakUlnd to designate an agent and to authorjze such contract:Amy and employment and expenditures and to authorize such agent to seek approval by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources of the County of Oakland as lead applicant, acting through its County Drain Commis - sioner as the County Agency pursuant to Act Na, 342 of Michigan Public Acts of 1939, as amended; and WHEREAS this Board of Commisioners desires to approve the designation of the County of Oakland as the lead applicant and to carry to a concluion the Step 1 Facilities Planning for the Evergreen and Farmington Sewage. Disposal Systems, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, as follows: Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1076 I. That this Board by majority vote cd- its memh horAy autbri.,. and direct that b i shed rd 5wr hercby estabiishod, under and pursuant to Act No. 342. Public Act % 1')39, A, S 1 ,,t,r0 dkpo<,:).t impro ,.P.,ment 'orve the area', ,v;r1 her ,iotrff, de ,,ignaed and decribed Oakland Coowy, Michiq-ao, ;n Resolu - tion% Ni, !r the Evc.c-lrean 'ewage Dispc,,,a1 hitrict iind in Ni. 1270 and ,,,-. the fanoingt ,m 1".,L,r.-.) Diri4.t. which Is known as the "Ev,o-gren and Fal,.inqlon ",eymqo that the Olkla”0 (o,n=y ii mm i-Oil ii hereby de ,:;ignatPd hc y mh.,[ -ed Cowl y Agency- have QII the and dotie.,, 1" '-aH 1' T 1 and especilly said Act 342; ,-,nd that all oblici.mion ,; nciiired Hit, fouaty ,i[11 to said systei,), Un I !herwi ,,, authrized by tm Board, ,hall 1.mvable ,olcly Flom State and/or Federal grants or payments to be mad ,:, by the cities, .4€11g- and fewnAHr- in the ar ,' and district to be served ii provided in he rev.Outions of each ,..ubmitted 1.' Ii Ii. .t t Comi- sioners. Thai the E-xpenditures by or on behalf of the County of Wkland in wqntiat ing with the Michigan Departmont of Natural Resources and with the public corporation:, involved in Oakland Cminty to date are berchy ram.ified arid • confirmed and to the extent permitted .aid expenditure-, nu -' In hr part of the cost',, of Step 1 F,Icilities Planniog and if not grunt eligible are to be charged t he polAic• corporations a agreed. 3. That the acceptance of a grant agreement between the County of Oakland and /11, ";Idt,- and Federal governments for Step I FaciliUw; Planning is hereby approved ond authori.o.d, and the Oakland County Drain Commissioner (as the County Agency I'or the 'y'. err) I hereby aothori.,,d ond directed to execute and deliver said agreement for and on behalf of the County, in to many counterparts as 0),),,, be deemed advisable, Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution, PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE ADOPTED: Patrick K. Daly, Chairman YEAS: Murphy, Nowak, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt. (21) NAYS: None, (0) ABSENT: Button, Honghten, McDonald, Montante, Patterson, Simmons. (6) REPORT ON FACILITIES PLANNING STUDIES - EVERGREEN AND FARMINGTON SEWAGE:. DISPOSAL SYSTEMS The Evergreen-Farmington Scwage Dispw.al Nstriet is a 130 ,:quare mile area in ,otith 'iii ml Oakland County that conskt., of 16 communities having common wastewater collection and di ,po ,,a1 facilities. The Evergreen-Farmington DHitrict has experienced one of the highei growth tAlo of any area in metropolitan Detroit since the interceptor .ystem was contructed in 1960, Due to this extreme growth, wastewater capac it icr. are 1 a.sufficTent in certain areas. Inn contrast, other areas that have developed are still in need of collector sewers. Problems also exist in some. areas when excessive infiltration/inflow is entering the sewer system. In addition, overflows from combined sewer areas are causing concern with stream pollution. - Federal-State planning funds are now available to assist in studying and offering solutions to these problems. For the purpose of establishing eligibility for these fund, the State Water Resources Commission had delineated a facilities planning area that encompasses all of the Evergreen - Farmington District. Each of the district's 16 communities has by resolution agreed with the planning area and has requested the County to apply for planning funds as the lead. applicant. The planning grant will provide for overall district planning by the County and for local planning try individual communities. George W. Kuhn /s/ Drain Commissioner Misc. 7675 By Mr. Daly IN RE: APPROVAL or FUNDING FOR AUDITORIUM CLOAKROOM RENOVATIONS To the Oakland County Board ol Comiltioner Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemenl WHEREAS minor renovations to the Auditorium. cloakroom will provide an additional meeting room for Commissioners and staff; and WHEREAS such space will be also utilized for needed storage area; and WHEREAS such alterations will result in the following expenditures: Electrical Alterations $ 300 Carpeting Enclosing Alterations 575 Miscellaneous and Contingency 280 TOTAL $1,500 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $7,500.00 be and is hereby allocated to the Department of Central Services to perform the above described alterations. The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick K. Daly, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution, PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick K. Daly, Chairman 14(4 468 Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1976 fhe Chuimun re/eired In to the fiharpe Committee. There v.per oo it By Mr. At oil IN tlf.: SHERIFT'S orryoumtwi - CRIAl! tIFF-11ME 050111 SOURCES MARINI HETHIY 11151 11tH To the Oakland County Board ofCad roots Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS snowmWle and boat sulety course instruction, snmwohile and boat salotv luw enforcement and maintenance of marine safety equipment are fn nu t loris of the Markle Division ot Mo Sheriff' Department; and WHEREAS the Sheriff's Dep:Irtmero leek ;hat the accomplishmptit of these mis5iont can be assisted by utilizing the most experienced personnel, and WHEREAS the Marine Division has had to rely on part-time personnel in attempting to accomplish this mission. And WHEREAS the 'sheriff's Department reque ,i.ls ()! (Inv additional full-time empinyen through a sufficient reduction in Lr:,C of p:itt-timo personnel, therehy reducing availahility pi -ohlems in scheduling and reductions of the time involved in training new pp,rt-time employees; ,,id WHEREAS turn Department has indicated by letter that this change will not result in a F or of lake patrol hours or necessitate an increase in part-time patrol hours to maintain the program of the Marine Safety Division, NOW THER1FORE BE IT RESOLVED that the full-time classification of Marine Deputy be established with a salary tange of: BASE 1 YEAR . 2 YEAR I 1 , /53 -12,1V BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one full-time "Other Sources" Marine Deputy position be _authorized provided there is an adequate reduction in the use of part-time employees so as to prevent any increased salary and fringe benefit ex,penditures. The Personnel Committee, by Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Dennis M. Aaron, Chairman" FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Pernick IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION ././7650 - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FULL-TIME OTHER SOURCES MARINE DEPUTY POSITION 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 d7650 and finds $5,000 is required to fund the Marine Deputy position for the remaindeT of 1 97 6 . The Finance Committee pursuant to Rule XI -C. finds the $5.000 available as follows: $4,000 in the Marine Patrol line-item of the Marne Safety budget and $1,000 available in the Snowmobile Safety Instruction line-iteM in the Snowmobile Program budget. The Finance Committee reopmmends the $5,000 be transferred to -the Salaries and Fringe Benefit line-items in the Marine Safety budget. FINANCE COMMITTEE Lawrence R. Pernick, Chairman Moved by Aaron supported by Roth the report be accepted and resolution 117650 be adopted. Discussion followed. AYES: Olson, Paoe, Perinoff, Pernick, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt. (17) NAYS: Nowak, Patterson, Murphy. (-2, A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted and resolution 117650 was adopted. Misc. 7676 By Mr. Price IN RE: ORGANIZED CRIME STRIKE FORCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecutor has presented a proposal for the need of a locally funded Organized Crime Strike Force based on the fact that the State Attorney General's Office affirms that organized crime exists in Oakland County; that it is difficult for local police agencies to address the organized crime problem on a coordinated basis; and that there are no federal funds available for such a Strike Force; and WHEREAS the Prosecutor has requested the initial establishment of such a locally funded Strike. Force, whose basic staffing would consist of two vacant Economic Crimes Division positions Commissioners Minutes Continued. September- 2, 1916 converted to two Prosecutor Investigator po,itions, two Senior Trial Lawyers and A commitment for dt 1 i four invastigator'. fr ,,i Ii: Mi I ii m1r, Police; and WHEREAS the Public Services Committee recogni?e ,, the need for organi.:-....d crbw inv,t:tigotion in this County and approves the concept of the establishment of such an Orct,nL.-.: Crime 'At:ke Force; and WHEREAS. your Committee recommends that prior to implementation of su,b a orogram, the Prosecutor's proposal should he carefully teviewed by the Personnel and Financa (ommittees. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RES0tVED that the Oakland County Boz:rd of Commissioners het,by approves the concept of ctebImshinin a locally funded Otnanized Crime Strike Forrn: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to rlie implementation of an Organized Crime Task Force, the Prosecutor's proposal tor same he reviewed by the Personnel and Finance Committee!, of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. The Public Services Committee, by Hubert Price, Jr., Chairman, moves the adop foregoing resoloion. PLIBTIC SIRVICIS COMMITTEE Hubert Price, Jr., Chairm;%n . Moved by Price supported by Kasper the resolution IV' adopted. Moved by Kasper supported by Dunleavy the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Olson, Page, Patterson, Wilcox, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Murphy, Nowak. (12) NAYS: Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilson, Aaron, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Fortino, Lennon. 01) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. The Chairman referred the resolution to the Personnel and the Finance Committees. There were no objections. Dk.cussion followed, Moved by Hoot supported by Kasper the rules be su ,;pended, specifically for the purpose iii approving the concept only, establishing the locally funded Organized Crime Sti -ike Force. Discussion followed. Moved by Hoot supported by Aaron the resolution be amended following the third WHEREAS paragraph to read, "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the concept of establishinc2 a locally funded Organized Crime Strike Force". Moved by Kasper the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph be amended to read, "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the concept of establishing a locally funded Organized Crime Strike Force and the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney's Office would be responsible for the monitoring treatment of such a program". Discussion followed. The Chairman cleared the floor. Discussion followed. The Chairman referred the 6solution to the Personnel and Finance Committees. There were no objections. Misc. 7677 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: ORGANIZED CRIME STRIKE FORCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecutor has presented a proposal for the need of a locally funded Organized Crime Strike Force based on the fact that the State Attorney General's Office affirms that organized crime exists in Oakland County; that it is difficult for local police agencies to address the organised crime problem on a coordinated basis; and that there are no federal funds available for such a Strike Force; and WHEREAS the Prosecutor has requested the initial establishment of such a locally funded Strike Force, whose basic staffing would consist of two vacant Economic Crimes Division positions converted to two Prosecutor Investigator positions, five additional Prosecutor Investigator positions, two Senior Trial Lawyers and a commitment for at least four investigators from the 469 on of t 470 Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1976 Michigan State Police; and WHEREAS the Public. Services Committee recogri7es the need for organized crime. investigation in this County and approves the establishment of such an Organized Crime Strike. Force. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Connissioners hereby approves the concept of establishing a locally funded prganied Crime Strike. Force. Henry W. Hoot, Commissioner - District fli4 Moved by Hoot supported by Kasper the rule , be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. Discussion followed. AYES: Page, Patterson, Wilcox, Aaron, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Murphy, Nowak_ (12) NAYS: Perineff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilson, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Fortino, Lennon, Olson. (IT) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Mr. Kasper requested that L. Brooks•Patterson, Prosecuting Attorney be allowed to address the Board. There were no objections. Mr. Patterson addressed the Board. The Chairman referred the resolution to the public Services Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 7678 By Mr. Price • IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT HELICOPTER ASSEMBLY: ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 7392 in part authorized the County Executive to proceed with the repair and assembly of a second Sheriff's Department Bell Helicopter; and WHEREAS this authorization was based upon a bona fide bid in an amount not to exceed $16,000; and WHEREAS subsequent tic . commencing work on the repair and assembling of this helicopfcf, Oakland County was notified by the uontractor that a 'lop overhaul of oll. cylinders" costing an additional 51,000 would be needed to make Abe helicopIer fully operational; and WHEREAS the blades of the existing Sheriff's Department hel4copter were damaged in an accident necessitating the use of the Hades from the second ship; and WHEREAS tho set of helicopter blades for the second ship will cost $3,000. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED. that the Oakland County Board of Cuinmissioners appropriates the sum of $3,000 from the contingency fund for the purpose of purchasing main rotor blades for the second Sheriff's Department helicopter. The Public Services Committee, by Hubert Price, Jr., Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Hubert Price, Jr., Chairman The -Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 7679 By Dr. Montante IN RE: ELIMINATION OF BOARD OF INSTITUTIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Institutions was created to help county government care for many virulent, contagious .diseases, including tuberculosis in its acute stage; and WHEREAS the Hospital and previous - Medical Care Facility were designed and intended to deal specifically and directly with the problem of active, contagious tuberculosis and other virulent communicable diseases requiring highly specialized care, treatment, and isolation; and . WHEREAS progress in eliminating these kinds of diseases, and medical advances in treatment of these diseases, have eliminated the need for such Hospitals; and WHEREAS Hospitals Surh as the Oakland County Hospital and previous Medical Care Facility were virtually the only inslitutions available foi this kind of isolation and care; and WHEREAS the TB Hospital and previous Medical rare Facility no longer exist; and WHEAEAS the present Medical Care Facility was never intended to meet any of the above needs, and was not designed as, and was never intended to become, a facility for the treatment of tuberculosis or other highly contagious, virulent diseases; and Commissioners Minutes Continued. September 2, 1976 47t WHEREAS the need for the Board of Institutions ended when the need for ho TE Ho ,,nitTII and previous Medlcat Care Facility and their specialized treatwrnt and is6laU0n hiqhly diseases ended; and WHEREAS the Board of Institutiords is an extra level of governoent bureaucracy which unnecessarily adds to govecoment size and spending while diffusing and clouding responsiHlity government actions, increasing the difficulty of citizens to know Aich, ib any, rj their officials can speciflcally he held accountable for the operation of the Medical Cdre aud WHEREAS In fm.ighst of 1 974, the c ti/ens of 0.11,16nd County rl-erlv lip the separate administrative and policy-making mthflrity into two din,:t NI.-mn.nes of clovewoli :md to increase the acces ,>ability and accountability of qovnrnment oti NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESDIVID that the Board 01 I nil itot ions is lieu 0y dissolved abolished and ne longer exists; and BE IT FURTHER RlsoLvEn that the responstbility tor polinie of the Medical CAi , tacility, including determination of final hud(y:,.ts, shall pass to the Oakland County Board ol Comis-Honers under authority granted it by Act 139, the "Unified Ion op Government Act.", I trove the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Joseph R. Montantn, Commissioner - District #26 The Chairman referred the resolution to:the General Government Committee: There were no object 'one. Misc. 7680 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR GENERAL FUND ADVANCEMENTS TO DRAIN COMMISSIONER AS COUNTY AGENT UNDER ACT 342, P.A. 1939, AS AMENDED • • To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution No: 7580 adopted on June 3, 1976 did designate the Oakland County Drain Commissioner as the County Aciency for a county-wide 5ytem of water, sewer and scwage disposal improvements to be financed under the pro- visions of Public. Act No. 342 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Drain Commissioner as the County Agency under Act 342 does not have any funds available to Pay the preliminary project costs necessary to proceed with these Act 342 projects; and • WHEREAS the provisions of Section 8 of Public Act No. 342 of the Public Acts of . 1939, a• amended, authorize a county board of commissioners to appropriate and pay irom county ueuerT1 funds such SUM as are nece!',;sary. for adminLstrative expenses which ivtclude such preliminary project costs, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Drain Commissioner, when Tiling, hy resolution of the Board of Comcjionerf>, as the County Agency under the provisions of Public As No. 342 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended, be and is hereby authorized, to initiate ond receive advances from the general funds of the County of Oakland for the purpose of payment for VICCi`tirl/ administrative expenses incurred by the Oakland County Drain Commissioner while acting as the County Agency in the performance of duties and powers authorized by the said Act 342, including but not limited to expenses for obtaining feasibility and practicability studies, environmental assessment or impact studies, plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, other engineering services, personnel costs, soil borings, appraisals and easement and land right of way acquisition costs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any and all advances made hereunder are made upon the express condition that all such advances shall be repaid by the Oakland County Drain Commissioner acting as the County Agency for a particular Act 342 project, upon receipt of the proceeds from the sale of bonds issued by each Act 342 pro;ect. Henry W. Hoot, Commissioner - District /114 The Chairman referred the ros'olution to the Finance Committee. There were no ohierliowo Misc. 768/ By Mr. HOOL IN RE; AMENDMENT TO RULE 10, SECTION V OF THE MERIT SYSTEM RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is desirable to have different perspectives and points of view on the Oakland County Personnel Appeal Board; and WHEREAS such differing perspectives and points of view will be best sought by encouraging a variety of individuals to participate as members. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that with the passage of this resolution Rule 10, Section V of the Merit System Resolution 15 amended as follows: B. Members of the Personnel Appeal Board shall be restricted to serving no more than two, one-year terms, and members having served two terms shall be considered ineligible for appointment or election to the Personnel Appeal Board. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption 01 .the foregoing resolution. Henry W. Hoot, Commissioner - District 3/I4 Mr. Hoot requested the resolution be referred to the Personnel Council Hoe. There were no objections. 472 Commissioners Minutes Contjnued. Septewhol- 2, 1976 Mi5ct 7682 By Mrs. Moffitt IN RE: OPPOSITION TO FEDERAL BILL H. R. 10210 - COMPULSORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PLAN ro the Oakland County Board of Commssioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gent beer WHEREAS H.R. 10210 1 -o lncorporate county government employeos to lho roitiur 20- week Federal Stare Jiteap lyn.:rt twasraoce Program: and WHEREAS the pre ,,ew at peritlii ,, county aoverem,nt and taut' i et I thH1 ovm plan and or for payind gneivloymeni benefii.. ihpic ewloyeo',; dnd WHEREAS H.R. 10)10 ccaild that MI ,1 trtly it),Jornt aid to ncorpoi tied int o t he 1- fir It UM.,,,oloynk=p, Pr,eit 110 i tta hr.• cdr I ClIth`d Benefit Prow-dm; dnd WHEREAS sorb Plandatc would pnt a r;amend,w. Cinancial ciigury ticiveiment ,„ municipalities and the overburdened lax-paying propert y nr,ners. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Court:), Board if Corrmisioners opposes any provisions in H.R. 10210 :.„41Fch ,,Jould deny the coonty government or !aunicipafities the riglA to determine the r- own Unemployment Insurance Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the OaF1and County Bo a rd of lot-i. c5 lonert oppo ,.,,cs any provisions in H.R. 102I0 which would shift the financial burden of benefit provison and the Unemployment Insurance related administrative costa, from the federal government to the county or the municipalties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution he sent to our Michigan U.S Senators, the U.S. Congressman representing Oakland County and to the Executive Director of NACO urOna them to support the position of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption—of the foregoing resolution, Lillian V. Moffitt, Commissioner - District #I5 The Chairman referred the resolution to the Personnel and General Government Committees. There were -no objections. The General Government Committee will be the reporting Committee. Misc. 7683 By Mr. Dunleavy IN RE: M-59, 05-23 TO WEST BOGIE LAKE ROAD To the Oakland Courfy Board of Commissioners Mr, Chairman, Ladies and G.:,ntlemen: WHEREAS M-59 is the only exilind continuous east-west con tint t -icros ,t Dal..1;Ind County and provides 'orviceto intense 1,01d use such as the industrHal comp in the City of Pontiac and the county-owned Oakland-Pontiac. Airport, whft.n is the state's second buciesi airport, and WHEREAS M-59 is classifieA nn the. 1980 Nat anal Functional Classification System effective July 1, 1976, as a principai 8rteriai which is the next step below an Interstate Ereeoay; and WHEREAS this segment of highy does not provide adequate traffic volume capacity and will increase in deficiency as the area continues to grow; and WHEREAS the present alignment is hazardous; and WHEREAS the Michigan Department of State Highways and Transportation's Sufficiency Rating System rates the road inadequate; and WHEREAS the Michigan State Legi ,Jature by Act 326 P.A. of 1972 recogniaed and so dedicated this route as a priority route and provided funding for Its improvement; and WHEREAS the offi6als of Oakland County, both at the township and county level, have for many years declared the need for an adequate highway west of Pontiac and have urged the Highway Department to upgrade the road immediately; and WHEREAS the pavement has been widened from Telegraph Road to Williams Lake_ Road and is presently scheduled for construction to begin in 1977 between Williams Lake Road and west. of Bogie Lake Road. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commssioners for ()Aland County urges the Michigan Department of State Highways and Transportation to complete the modern- ization of this road by upgrading the present two-lane pavement to five (5) lanes from 05-23 to west of Bogie Lake Road. Mr, Chairman, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution, James W. Dunleavy, Commissioner - District #2 Patrick K. Daly, Commissioner - District #4 Moved by Dunleavy supported by Fortino the resolution he adopted. Moved by Dunleavy supported by Fortino the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Patterson. Perinoff, Price, Roth, W;lcox, Wilson, Daly, Dearborn, Ounleavy, For Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper-, Moffitt, Murphy, Nowak, Page. (18) NAYS: Aaron. (I} - Commissioners Minutes Continued. Sentomhci. 2, 1,1/6 4/3 A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried, • Vote on resolution: A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 7684 By Mr. Nov•ak IN RE: PROPOSED ROUTE OF M-275 To the Oakland County Board of Corwaissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen. WHEREAS the proposed route of M-2 75 Chrouoh Commerce Township and other parts of Western Oakland County would have a major impact DP that area ; and WHEREAS such extenon. •lecordine t o the U. S. Department of Interior and other agencies, would seriously upset the ecological and environmental balance pl that area; and WHEREAS the noise, congestion. accelerated development and other generally recognized attributes of freeway construction might have a seriously deliterious impact on the quality of life. in Western Oakland County; and WHEREAS the major reason for the M-275 extension is the creation of a north south bypass route; and WHEREAS alternative routes such as M-96 to US-23 have not been studied in sufficient detail and depth. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Michigan Department of Highways to review the need for the proposed extension of M-275. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners asks the Michigan Department of Highways to seek strong citizen input so as to maximize citizen support of alternatives to the proposal. I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Patrick M. Nowak, Commissioner - BistriO #25 The Chairman referred the resolution to the Manning and Building Commillee. Ihere were no objections. Misc. 7685 By Mr. Wilcox . . IN RE: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN LABOR NEGOTATIONS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS citizens in recent years have demanded a more active role in government affairs; and WHEREAS conscientious, responsible, citizen involvement in governmental deliberation has had a generally beneficial effect wherever attempted; and WHEREAS the openness of Oakland County government has improved the opeeation-of county government; and WHEREAS totally secret private negotiations are not in keeping with the spirit ol our now government. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the concept of public involvement in negotiating sessions between the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees and the county government bargaining team. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners agrees that such public involvement should begin with the designation of two private citizens to be present at all bargaining sessions, as private citizens, not as members of the respective bargaining teams; that each party to the negotiations should name one of these individuals; that these citizens should be free to report their opinions of the proceedings to the public, the press, and the Board of Commis- sioners, with the understanding that such reports would he delayed temporarily at times when their issuance would mark against the pOblic interest by unnecessarily upsetting delicate negotiations. move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Richard R. Wilcox, Commissioner - District #1 James Si. Dunleavy, Commissioner - District 72 The Chairman referred the resolution to the Personnel and the General Government Committees. There were no objections. The Personnel Committee will be the reporting Committee. Moved by Roth supported by Murphy the Board adjourn until September 16, 1976 at 9:30 A.M. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 12:i5 P.M. Lynn D. Allen Alexander C. Perinoff Clerk Chairman