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OAKLAND COUIVIY
Board Of Commissioners
MEETING
'JANUARY SESSION
January 9, 1975
Meeting called to order by Lynn D. Allen, County Clerk and Register of Deeds at 10:05 A. M.
in the Court House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Invocation given by Henry W. Hoot.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot,
Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (27)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Clerk called for nominations for Temporary Chairman,
Mr. Button nominated Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. Mr. Coy seconded the nomination.
Moved by Coy supported by Button that nominations be closed, and the Clerk be instructed to
cast the unanimous vote of the Board for Wallace F. Gabler, Jr.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Mr. Gabler declared elected Temporary Chairman and escorted to the Chair.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot,
Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (27)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Moved by Kasper supported by Button that the 1974 Rules of Order be adopted as Temporary
Rules of Order.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Button supported by Moffitt the agenda be amended and the Board recess so that the
Committee on Organization could meet on Permanent 1975 Rules and report back to the Board.
Moved by Lennon supported by Roth the 1975 Rules be laid on the table.
AYES: Aaron, Daly, Douglas, Fortino, Lennon, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons,
Wilson. (12)
NAYS: Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt,
Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Wilcox. (15)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
Vote on amending the agenda:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Nominations in order for Permanent Chairman.
Mrs. Moffitt nominated Fred D. Houghten, Mr. Kasper seconded the nomination.
Mr. Roth nominated Lawrence R. Pernick, Mr. Perinoff seconded the nomination.
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Moved by Moffitt supported by Douglas the nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Lennon the vote for Chairman of this Board be by secret
ballot.
Discussion followed.
The Chairman stated that the vote may be by secret ballot or roll call vote.
AYES: Aaron, Daly, Douglas, Fortino, Lennon, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons,
Wilcox, Wilson. (13)
NAYS: Button, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt,
Montante, Nowak, Page, Patterson. (14)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost.
The roll call vote for Chairman was as follows:
Aaron - Lawrence R. Pernick
Button - Fred D. Houghten
Coy - Fred D. Houghten
Daly - Lawrence R. Pernick
Dearborn - Fred D. Houghten
Douglas - Lawrence R. Pernick
Dunleavy - Fred D. Houghten
Fortino - Lawrence R. Pernick
Gabler - Fred D. Houghten
Hoot - Fred D. Houghten
Houghten - Fred D. Houghten
Kasper - Fred D. Houghten
Lennon - Lawrence K. Pernick
McDonald - Fred D. Houghten
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Lawrence R. pern i ck - 12
Fred D. Houghten - 15
Fred D. Houghten declared elected Chairman and escorted to the Chair.
Nominations in order for Vice Chairman.
Mr. Page nominated James W. Dunleavy,
Mr. Lennon nominated Alexander C. Perinoff.
Moved by Dearborn supported by Moffitt that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moffitt - Fred D. Houghten
Montante - Fred D. Houghten
Nowak - Fred D. Houghten
Olson - Lawrence R. Pernick
Page - Fred D. Houghten
Patterson - Fred D. Houghten
Perinoff - Lawrence R. Pernick
Pernick - Lawrence R. Pernick
Price - Lawrence R. Pernick
Roth - Lawrence R. Pernick
Simmons - Lawrence R. Pernick
Wilcox - Fred D. Houghten
Wilson - Lawrence R. Pernick
The roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron - Alexander C. Perinoff
Button - James W. Ounleavy
Coy - James W. Dunleavy
Daly - Alexander C. Perinoff
Dearborn - James W. Dunleavy
Douglas - Alexander C. Perinoff
Dunleavy - James W. Dunleavy
Fortino - Alexander C. Perinoff
Gabler - James W. Dunleavy
Hoot - James W. Dunleavy
Houghten - James W. Ounleavy
Kasper - James W. Ounleavy
Lenncin - Alexander C. Perinoff
McDonald - James W. Dunleavy
Moffitt - James W. Dunleavy
Montante - James W. Dunleavy
Nowak - James W. Dunleavy
Olson - Alexander C. Perinoff
Page - James W. Dunleavy
Patterson - James W. Dunleavy
Perinoff - Alexander C. Perinoff
Pernick - Alexander C. Perinoff
Price - Alexander C. Perinoff
Roth - Alexander C. Perinoff
Simmons - Alexander C. Perinoff
Wilcox - James W. Ounleavy
Wilson - Alexander C. Perinoff
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Alexander C, Perinoff - 12
James W. Dunteavy - 15
James W. Dun leavy declared elected Vice Chairman and escorted to the Chair.
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The Chairman appointed the following persons as members of the Committee on Organization:
Henry W. Hoot, John J. McDonald, Lillian V. Moffitt, Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Richard R. Wilcox, Fred
D. Houghten, Alexander C. Perinoff, Dennis M. Aaron, Bernard F, Lennon, Niles E. Olson.
The Chairman declared a recess.
The Board reconvened at 1:30 P. M.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (26)
ABSENT: Douglas. (1)
Quorum present.
Misc. 6942
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee nominates the following for appointment to County Boards
and Commissions:
Oakland County Board of Road Commissioners - John Gnau, Jr. for the 6-year term ending
December 31, 1980
County Airport Committee - William T. Patterson (to replace Donald C. Quinn, Jr.)
Board of Institutions - Bruno Jandasek, Christian F. Powell and Catherine Wolters for 3-year
terms ending December 31, 1977
Building Authority - Milo J. Cross for the 3-year term ending December 31, 1977;
Charles R. Shafer for the unexpired term ending December 31 ., 1976
Library Board - Mary M. Dearborn for the 5-year term ending August 24, 1979;
Hope Tyrrell for the unexpired term ending August 24, 1976
Parks and Recreation Commission - Richard V. Vogt and Joseph R. Montante for 3-year terms
ending January 1, 1978
BAidr Of Public Works - Fred D. Houghten for the 3-year term ending January 1, 1978;
James W. Dunleavy for the unexpired term ending January 1, 1977
Social Services Board - R. W. Lahti for the 3-year term ending December 31, 1977
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) -
Fred D. Houghten, Delegate - John J. McDonald, Alternate
Robert W. Page, Delegate - Lillian V. Moffitt, Alternate
Lawrence R. Pernick, Delegate - Hubert Price, Jr., Alternate
County Election Scheduling Committee - Naomi Griffin, Waterford Township Clerk, Gladys Fogo,
Royal Oak City Clerk and Fran Jenkins, Ferndale School Board for I-year terms ending December 31, 1975.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
Nominations in order for member of the Oakland County Board of Road Commissioners.
Mr. Hoot nominated John Gnau, Jr. Seconded by Mr. Nowak.
Mr. Lennon nominated James Mathews. Seconded by Mr. Perinoff.
Mrs. Dearborn nominated Charles W. Renfrew.
, Moved by Hoot supported by Lennon that nominations be closed,
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The roll call vote was as follows:
:Aaron - James Mathews
Button - John Gnau, Jr.
Coy - John Gnau, Jr.
Daly - James Mathews
Dearborn -: Charles W. Renfrew
DOnleavy - John Gnau, Jr.
Fortino - James Mathews
Gabler - John Gnau, Jr.
Hoot - John Gnau, Jr.
Houghten - John Gnau, Jr.
Kasper - John Gnau, Jr.
Lennon - James Mathews
McDonald - John Gnau, Jr,
Moffitt - John Gnau, Jr.
Montante - John Gnau, Jr.
Nowak - John Gnau, Jr.
Olson - James Mathews
Page - John Gnau, Jr.
Patterson - John Gnau, Jr.
Perinoff - James Mathews
Pernick - James Mathews
Price - James Mathews
Roth - James Mathews
Simmons - James Mathews
Wilcox - John Gnau, Jr.
Wilson - James Mathews
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. The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Charles Renfrew - 1
James Mathews - 11
John Gnau, Jr. - 14
John Gnau, Jr. declared elected a member of the Oakland County Board of Road Commissioners
for a 6-year term ending December 31, 1980.
,Nominations in order for member of the County Airport Committee.
Mr. Hoot nominated William 1, Patterson.
Mr, Lennon nominated Niles E. Olson. Seconded by Mr. Perinoff,
Moved by Moffitt supported by Perinoff that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron - Niles E. Olson
Button - William T. Patterson
Coy - William T. Patterson
Daly-- Niles E. Olson
Dearborn - William To Patterson
Dunleavy J.- William T. Patterson
Fortino - Niles E. Olson
Gabler - William T. Patterson
Hoot - William T. Patterson
Houghten - William T. Patterson
Kasper - William T. Patterson
Lennon - Niles E. Olson
McDonald - William T. Patterson
Moffitt— William T, Patterson
Montante - William T. Patterson
Nowak - William T. Patterson
Olson Niles E. Olson
Page - William T. Patterson
Patterson - William T. Patterson
Perinoff - Niles E, Olson
Pernick Niles F. Olson
Price - Niles E. Olson
Roth - Niles E. Olson
Simmons - Niles E. Olson
Wilcox - William T. Patterson
Wilson - Niles E. Olson
The—resuft of tile Tolf caff vote was as fat-lows:
Niles E.. Olson - 11
William T. Patterson 15
William T. Patterson declared elected a member of the County Airport Committee (replacing
Donald Q. Quinn, Jr.).
Nominations in order for three members of the Board of Institutions.
Mr. Hoot nominated Bruno Jandasek, Christian F. Powell and Catherine Wolters.
Mr. Lennon nominated Dennis M. Aaron, Maurice J. Croteau and Betty J. Fortino.
Moved by Moffitt supported by Perinoff that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron - Aaronj Croteau, Fortino
Button - Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Coy - Jandasek, Powell; Wolters
Daly - Aaron, Croteau, Fortino
Dearborn - Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Dunleavy - Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Fortino - Aaron, Croteau, Fortino
Gabler - Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Hoot - Jendasek, Powell, Wolters
Houghten - Jandosek, Powell, Wolters
Kasper - Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Lennon - Aaron, Croteau, Fortino
McDonald Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Moffitt - Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Montante Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Nowak - Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Olson - Aaron, Croteau, Fortino
Page - Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Patterson - Jandasek, POW], Wolters
Perinoff - Aaron, Croteau, Fortino
Pernick - Aaron, Croteau, Fortino
Price - Aaron, Croteau, Fortino
Roth - Aaron, Croteau, Fortino
Simmons - Aaron', Croteau, Fortino
Wilcox - Jandasek, Powell, Wolters
Wilson - Aaron, Croteau, Fortino
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron, Croteau, Fortino - 11 •
Jandasek, Powell, Wolters - 15
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Bruno Jandasek, Christian F. Powell and Catherine Wolters were declared elected members of
the Board of Institutions for 3-year terms ending December 31, 1977.
Nominations in order for member of the Building Authority.
Mr. Hoot nominated Milo J. Cross.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Coy that nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron - Milo J. Cross
Button.- Milo J. Cross
Coy - Milo J. Cross
Daly - Milo J. Cross
Dearborn - Milo J, Cross
Dunleavy - Milo J. Cross
Gabler - Milo J. Cross
Hoot - Milo J. Cross
Houghten - Milo J. Cross
Kasper - Milo J. Cross
Lennon - Milo J. Cross
McDonald - Milo J. Cross
Moffitt - Milo J. Cross
Montante - Milo J. Cross
Nowak - Milo J. Cross
Olson - Milo J. Cross
Page - Milo J. Cross
Patterson - Milo J. Cross
Perinoff - Milo J. Cross
Pernick - Milo J. Cross
Price - Milo J. Cross
Roth - Milo J. Cross
Simmons - Milo J. Cross
Wilcox - Milo J. Cross
Wilson - Milo J. Cross
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Milo J. Cross - 25
Milo J. Cross declared elected a member of the Building Authority for a 3-year term ending
December 31, 1977.
Mr. Hoot nominated Charles R. Shafer for the unexpired term on the Building Authority.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron - Charles R. Shafer
Button - Charles R. Shafer
Coy - Charles R. Shafer
Daly - Charles R. Shafer
Dearborn - Charles R. Shafer
Douglas - Charles R. Shafer
Dunleavy - Charles R. Shafer
Fortino - Charles R. Shafer
Gabler - Charles R. Shafer
Hoot - Charles R. Shafer
Houghten - Charles R. Shafer
Kasper - Charles R, Shafer
Lennon - Charles R. Shafer
McDonald - Charles R. Shafer
Moffitt - Charles R. Shafer
Montante - Charles R. Shafer
Nowak - Charles R. Shafer
Page - Charles R. Shafer
Patterson - Charles R. Shafer
Perinoff - Charles R. Shafer
Pernick - Charles R. Shafer
Roth - Charles R. Shafer
Simmons - Charles R. Shafer
Wilcox - Charles R. Shafer
Wilson - Charles R. Shafer
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Charles R. Shafer - 25
Charles R. Shafer declared elected a member of the Building Authority for the unexpired term
ending December 31, 1976.
Nominations in order for two members of the Library Board.
Mr. Hoot nominated Mary M. Dearborn for the 5-year term and Hope Tyrrell for the unexpired
term.
Moved by Perinoff supported by Douglas the nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
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The roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Button - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Coy - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Daly - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Dearborn - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Douglas - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Dunleavy - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Fortino - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Gabler - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Hoot - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Houghten - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Kasper - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Lennon - Dearborn, Tyrrell
McDonald - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Moffitt - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Montante - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Nowak - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Olson - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Page - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Patterson - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Perinoff - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Pernick - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Price - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Roth - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Simmons - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Wilcox - Dearborn, Tyrrell
Wilson - Dearborn, Tyrrell
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Mary M. Dearborn and Hope Tyrrell - 27
Mary M. Dearborn declared elected a member of the Library Board for the 5-year term ending
August 24, 1979 and Hope Tyrrell declared elected a member of the Library Board for the unexpired
term ending August 24, 1976.
Nominations in order for two members of the Parks and Recreation Commission,
Mr. Hoot nominated Richard V. Vogt and Joseph R. Montante.
Mr. Lennon nominated Hubert Price, Jr. and Frances Clark,
Moved by Moffitt supported by Patterson the nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Lennon supported -by Daly that :the question be divided and that MD. Frrce anq
Dr. Montante be one part of the question and Mrs. Clark and Mr. Vogt be the other part of the question.
AYES: Aaron, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot,
Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,
Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Chairman called for a vote for either Mrs. Clark or Mr. Vogt as a member of the Parks
and Recreation Commission.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron - Frances Clark
Button - Richard V. Vogt
Coy - Richard V. Vogt
Daly - Frances Clark
Dearborn - Richard V. Vogt
Douglas - Frances Clark
Dunleavy - Richard V. Vogt
Fortino - Frances Clark
Gabler - Richard V. Vogt
Hoot Richard V. Vogt
Houghten - Richard V. Vogt
Kasper Richard V. Vogt
Lennon - Frances Clark
McDonald - Richard V. Vogt
Moffitt - Richard V. Vogt
Montante - Richard V. Vogt
Nowak - Richard V. Vogt
Olson - Frances Clark
Page - Richard V. Vogt
Patterson - Richard V. Vogt
Perinoff - Frances Clark
Pernick - Frances Clark
Price - Frances Clark
Roth - Frances Clark
Simmons - Frances Clark
Wilcox - Richard V. Vogt
Wilson - Frances Clark
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Frances Clark - 12
Richard V. Vogt - 15
Richard V. Vogt declared elected a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission for 3-year
term ending January 1, 1978.
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on, Mr. Price or Dr. Montante The Chairman called for a vote on the second part of the ques
as the second member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron - Hubert Price, Jr.
Button - Joseph R. Montante
Coy - Joseph R. Montante
Daly - Hubert Price, Jr.
Dearborn - Joseph R. Montante
Douglas - Hubert Price, Jr.
Dunleavy - Joseph R. Montante
Fortino - Hubert Price, Jr.
Gabler - Joseph R. Montante
Hoot - Joseph R. Montante
Houghten - Joseph R. Montante
Kasper - Joseph R. Montante
Lennon - Hubert Price Jr.
McDonald - Joseph R. Montante
The result of the roll call vote was as
Hubert
Joseph
Moffitt - Joseph R. Montante
Montante - Joseph R. Montante
Nowak - Joseph R. Montante
Olson - Hubert Price, Jr.
Page - Joseph R. Montante
Patterson - Joseph R. Montante
Perinoff - Hubert Price, Jr.
Pernick - Hubert Price, Jr.
Price - Hubert Price, Jr.
Roth - Hubert Price, Jr.
Simmons - Hubert Price, Jr.
Wilcox - Joseph R. Montante
Wilson - Hubert Price, Jr.
to
Price, Jr. - 12
R. Montante - 15
Joseph R. MontaTi.te declared elected
3-year term ending January 1, 1978.
a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission for a
Nominations in order for two members of the Board of Public Works.
Mr. Hoot nominated Fred D. Houghten for 3-year term and James W. Dunleavy for une xpired term.
Mr. Lennon nominated Dana F. Wilson for the unexpired term and asked that the question be
divided_
Moved by Moffitt supported by Lennon the nominations be closed.
A sufficient ma'jority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The roll call vote for the 3-year
Aaron - Fred D. Houghten
Button - Fred D. Houghten
Coy - Fred D. Hbughten
Daly - Fred D. Houghten
Dearborn - Fred D. Houghten
Dunleavy - Fred D. Houghten
Fortino - Fred D. Houghten
Gabler - Fred D. Houghten
Hoot - Fred D. Houghten
Houghten - Fred. D: Houghten
Kasper - Fred D. Noughten
Lennon - Fred D. Houghten
McDonald - Fred D. Houghten
term was as follows:
Moffitt - Fred D. Houghten
Montante - Fred D. Houghten
Nowak - Fred D. Houghten
Olson - Fred D. Houghten
Page - Fred D. Houghten
Patterson - Fred D. Houghten
Perinoff - Fred D. Houghten
Pernick - Fred D. Houghten
Price - Fred D. Houghten
Roth - Fred D. Houghten
Simmons - Fred D. Houghten
Wilcox - Fred D. Houghten
Wilson - Fred D. Houghten
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Fred D. Houghten - 26
Fred D. Houghten declared elected a Member of
ending January 1, 1978.
the Board of Public Works for a 3-year term
The roll call vote for the unexpired
Aaron - Dana F. Wilson
Button - James W, Dunleavy
Coy - James W. Dunleavy
Daly - Dana F. Wilson
Dearborn - James W. Dun leavy
Douglas - Dana F. Wilson
Dunleavy - James W. Dunleavy
Fortino - Dana F. Wilson
Gabler - James W. Dunleavy
Hoot - James W. Dunleavy
Houghten - James W. Dunleavy
Kasper - James W. Dunleavy
Lennon - Dana F. Wilson
McDonald - James W. Dunleavy
term was as follows:
Moffitt - James W. Dunleavy
Montante - James W. Dunleavy
Nowak - James W. Dunleavy
Olson - Dana F. Wilson
Page - James W. Dunleavy
Patterson - James W, Dunleavy
Perinoff - Dana F. Wilson
Pernick - Dana F. Wilson
Price - Dana F. Wilson
Roth - Dana F. Wilson
Simmons - Dana F. Wilson
Wilcox - James W. Dun leavy
Wilson - Dana F. Wilson
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The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
Dana F. Wilson - 12
James W. Dunleavy - 15
James W. Dueleavy declared elected a Member of the Board of Public Works for the unexpired
term ending January 1, 1977.
Nomination in order for a member of the Social Services Board,
Mr. Hoot nominated R. W. Lahti. There were no other nominations.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Aaron - R. W. Lahti
Button - R. W. Lahti
Coy - R. W. Lahti
Daly - R. W. Lahti
Dearborn - R. W. Lahti
Douglas - R. W. Lahti
Dunleavy - R. W. Lahti
Fortino - R. W. Lahti
Gabler - R. W. Lahti
Hoot - R. W. Lahti
Houghten - R. W. Lahti
Kasper - R. W. Lahti
Lennon - R. W. Lahti
McDonald - R. W. Lahti
The result of the roll call vote was as follows:
R. W. Lahti - 27
Moffitt - R. W. Lahti
Montante - R. W. Lahti
Nowak - R. W. Lahti
Olson - R. W. Lahti
Page - R. W. Lahti
Patterson - R. W. Lahti
Perinoff - R. W. Lahti
Pernick - R. W. Lahti
Price - R. W. Lahti
Roth - R. W. Lahti
Simmons - R. W. Lahti
Wilcox - R. W. Lahti
Wilson - R. W. Lahti
R. W. Lahti declared elected a member of the Social Services Board for a 3-year term ending
December 31, 1977.
Nominations in order for members of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Mr. Hoot nominated the following persons as members of the Southeast Michigan Council of
Governments (SEMCOG):
Fred D. Houghten, Delegate - John J. McDonald, Alternate
Robert W. Page, Delegate - Lillian V. Moffitt, Alternate
Lawrence R. Pernick, Delegate - Hubert Price, Jr., Alternate
Moved by Perinoff supported by Button the nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
AYES: Aaron, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot,
Houghten, Kasper, Lennon', McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,
Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson. (26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Fred D. Houghten, Robert W. Page and Lawrence
R. Pernick declared elected delegates to SEMCOG and John J. McDonald, Lillian V. Moffitt, and Hubert
Price, Jr. declared elected alternate delegates to SEMCOG.
Nominations in order for three members of the Election Scheduling Committee.
Mr. Hoot nominated Gladys Fogo, Royal Oak City Clerk, Naomi Griffin, Waterford Township
Clerk and Fren Jenkins, Ferndale School Board member.
Moved by Lennon supported by Daly the nominations be closed.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The roll call on the nominations were as follows:
AYES: Aaron, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot,
Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff ,
Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, Gladys Fogo, Naomi Griffin and Fran Jenkins
declared elected members Of the County Election Scheduling Committee for one-year terms ending
December 31, 1975.
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REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1975 STANDING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee recommends the following standing Committee appointments:
FINANCE - 11 Members
Chairman: Richard R. Wilcox Vice Chairman: Henry W. Hoot
Members: Kasper, Page, Dunleavy, Gabler, Dearborn, Pernick, Perinoff, Lennon, Roth
HUMAN RESOURCES - 10 Members
Chairman: Wallace F. Gabler, Jr. Vice Chairman: Joseph R. Montante
Members; McDonald, Patterson, Page, Fortino, Wilson, Simmons, Daly
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - 10 Members
Chairman: Henry W. Hoot Vice Chairman: John J. McDonald
Members: Moffitt, Gabler, Wilcox, Houghten, Perinoff, Aaron, Lennon, Olson
PERSONNEL PRACTICES - IC Members
Chairman: Paul E. Kasper Vice Chairman: Lillian V. Moffitt-
Members: Coy, Nowak, Button, McDonald, Douglas, Price, Wilson, Olson
PLANNING AND BUILDING - 10 Members
Chairman: Patrick M. Nowak Vice Chairman: Joseph R. Montante
Members: Wilcox, Dearborn, Patterson, Dunleavy, Fortino, Pernick, Daly, Roth
PUBLIC SERVICES - 10 Members
Chairman: James W. Dunleavy Vice Chairman: Robert A. Button
Members: Moffitt, Coy, Hoot, Patterson, Douglas, Price, Aaron, Simmons
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
Moved by Lennon supported by Olson the committee appointments be approved.
AYES: Aaron, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Lennon supported by Nowak to strike Rule IX-C from the Temporary Rules. .
Moved by Nowak supported by Lennon the rules be suspended for immediate consideration.
AYES: Aaron, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (27)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient Maibrity having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Vote on main not ion:
AYES: Aaron, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson. (27)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Clerk read letter from time staff of the Board of Commissioners Administrative Office
acknowledging appreciation rendered by the Board of Commissioners. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read telegram from Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority, Mrs, Mattie J. Meyers,
Board Chairwoman, Joseph P. Bianco, Vice Chairman and Dr. Allen A. Hyman, Board Member, pledging to work
with the County Commissioners in strengthening their efforts to meet the needs of the people of Oakland
County. (Placed on time.)
The Chairman Richard R. Wilcox appointed the following members to the Oakland County Construc-
tion Board of Appeals for two-year terms commencing January 1, 1975 and ending December 31, 1976:
R. C. Jensen, Chairman, Constantine V. Micuda, Vice Chairman, Warren G. Harding, Arthur W. Lange, John
C. Rehard, E. R. Lawson. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read resolution from Ingham County to change Act 166, P. A. 1851, in re: Publishing
Claims in Board Proceedings. (Referred to General Government Committee)
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Clerk read letter from United States Senator Philip A. Hart acknowledging receipt of
resolution. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read resolution from the city of Royal Oak opposing a tax increase and propose an
alternative course of action to pay for the road repair program. (Placed on file.)
Chairman Richard R. Wilcox appointed the following to the Community Mental Health Board for
four-year terms beginning January 1, 1975 and ending December 31, 1978: Paul Neal Aver? 11 Frederick
J. Poole, Anne M. Hobart, Lew L. Coy (replacing Marian Hark).
Clerk read letter from James C. Kellogg, Deputy Director Urban and Public Transportation,
Department of State Highways and Transportation, inviting Commissioners to attend a special meeting
January 10, 1975, in the Auditorium, First Floor of the Highways Building, to review the provisions
and procedures of the Urban Transportation Act of 1974, in re: this Act provides Federal funds for
mass transportation purposes for a six-year mass transportation program for both Capital and Operating
Assistance. (Referred to Planning and Building Committee)
Clerk read letter from John J. McDonald, Commissioner District /727, advising the Board of
Commissioners that the law firm of which he is a partner is involved in a civil litigation in a case
involving the Oakland County Board of Auditors and one of the Oakland County deputies. (Referred to
General Government Committee)
Misc. 6943
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: NATURAL DISASTER TO FARMERS OF OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there have been serious crop losses by the farmers of the County of Oakland; and
WHEREAS these losses are a direct result of:
1, Excess rainfall and cold weather during the normal planting season. This resulted in a
late-planted crop or caused the added expense of replanting in many cases.
2. Drought during the months of July and August.
--- -3, -Early frost on September 23rd killed off .plant stalks, preventing _a.DY fwthe.r_Plant
development.
and
WHEREAS . due to these weather conditions the total crop produced for the area was reduced
substantially. For this reason farms have suffered substantial losses and Farmers Home Administration
loans should be made available to farmers who suffered crop losses so they may carry on a normal
operation in 1975; and
WHEREAS over 250 farmers in the County have suffered losses mentioned in this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED it is the desire of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
that Oakland be declared a disaster area for the purpose of providing farmers with emergency credit
through Farmers Home Administration, an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James W. Dunleavy, .Commissioner - District .7/2
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Coy supported by Perinoff the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the
resolution.
AYES: Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon,
McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons,
Wilcox, Wilson. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Vote on main motion:
AYES: Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon,
McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons,
Wilcox, Wilson. (24)
NAYS: None, (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
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Misc. 6944
By Dr. Montante
IN RE: REQUEST TO THE CASS LAKE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATION TO ADOPT SIMILAR REGULATIONS
CONTROLLING THE FRONTAGE ON CASS LAKE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Cass Lake Residential Property Association, composed of residents of Waterford
and West Bloomfield Townships and the Cities of Keego Harbor and Orchard Lake Village, have asked the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for controls on Cass Lake through the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS many of the requests of the Cass Lake Residential Property Association were involved
with local zoning and ordinances beyond the jurisdiction of the DNR; and
WHEREAS it is necessary in the prevention of over use and pollution of Cass Lake, that the
aforementioned communities adopt ordinances containing the same language;
NOW THEREFORE DE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners respectfully
requests Waterford Township, West Bloomfield Township and the Cities of Keego Harbor and Orchard Lake
Village to adopt ordinances containing the same language as it pertains to waterfront use of Cass Lake.
Joseph R. Montante moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Joseph R. Montante, Commissioner - District #26
WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
Ordinance No. 56 (Zoning Ordinance)
SECTION 1413
Waterfront Use
Where a parcel of land contiguous to a body of water is presented for subdividing, a
recreational park bordering on said body of water may be dedicated for the purposes of swimming and
picnicking, the privileges of which are to be reasonably enjoyed by the owners and occupants of lots
included in any plat or plats recorded within said parcel and only such owners and occupants provided
that said recreational park is dedicated at the time of recording the first plat in said parcel; and
provided that where such a recreational park is dedicated for the use of owners and occupants of lots
contained in such a recorded plat or plats at least twenty (20) lineal feet of water frontage and one
hundred fifty (150) feet in depth shall be reserved therein for the rights of each lot of the size
required by this ordinance; provided, however, that no recreational park so created shall have less
than three hundred (300) feet of water frontage. The launching of boats from said recreational park
shall not be permitted nor 5.haTi boats be allowed to be docked at such recreational .park.
The Chairman referred the resolution to the General Government committee. There were no
objections.
The Chairman read the following letter.
January 9, 1975
To Members of the Press
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Press coverage of the proceedings of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by the
metropolitan and Oakland County daily and weekly newspapers is appreciated.
This Board, as a legislative body, has cooperated with the Press corps by providing an
assigned seating section and making available copies of resolutions and other materials during scheduled
Board meetings so that it may be more convenient to follow and cover the business proceedings of the
Board,
1, as Board Chairman, along with all of the other Board members whose signatures are attached
and attested hereto, respectfully request all members and representatives of the Press media who are
in attendance at Board meetings to refrain from questioning or interviewing members of this Board or
others during the progress of its meetings or entering the area provided for Board members that would
tend to disrupt or distract from the orderly proceedings of the Board meeting.
Your cooperation in observing the proper decorum of the County's legislative body, Board of
Commissioners, will be appreciated.
Respectfully,
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Paul E. Kasper, Lillian V. Moffitt
James W, Dunleavy
Moved by Daly supported by Pernick the Board adjourn.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board adjourned at 2:45 P. M.
Lynn D. Allen Fred oughten
Clerk Chairman