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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1975.03.06 - 748490 OAKLAND COUNTY loard Of Cornuniss:_m_irs MEETING March 6, 1975 Meeting called to order by Chairman Fred D. Houghten at 9:55 A. M. in the Court House Auditorium, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Invocation given by Henry W. Hoot. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Called. PRESENT: 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. (26) ABSENT: Aaron, (1) Quorum present. Moved by Perinoff supported by Daly the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as printed. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Clerk read letter from Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive,HPursuant to the authority vested in me through, P.A. 139 of 1973, Sec. 8, N.S.A. 5.302 (58) (e), M.C.L.A. 45.558, I hereby submit, For your concurrence, the following:H James M. Brennan, Director, Management and Budget Department Glen M. Dick, Director, Central Services Department Milton W. Handorf, Director, Planning and Physical Development Department 1 respectfully request that these appointments be made effective Monday, March 10, 1975. Clerk read card of thanks from Marianne Kasper. Clerk read letter from Robert W. Dyke, Program Administrator of the Department of Natural Resources regarding the Department of Natural Resources has approved state aid funds for County Marine Safety Programs for the calendar year 1975. Clerk read resolution from Richard D. Hitt, Jackson County Clerk, encouraging the United States Department of State to establish a Passport Office in Michigan to improve service to the citizens of Michigan. Clerk read letter from J. E. Collins, City of Southfield regarding Oakland County going on Daylight Time from February 23rd to April 27th, Clerk read letter from Probate Judges Donald E. Adams, Eugene Arthur Moore, Norman R. Barnard and John J. O'Brien inviting members of the Board of Commissioners to tour the new Children's Village facilities on March 20, 1975, The Chairman appointed the following to the Oakland County Community Development Advisory Council: Board of Commissioner Members: James W. Dun leavy Kenneth E. Roth Betty J. Fortino Lew L. Coy At-Large Members: Patricia Bell 361 Wellesley Birmingham, Mich. 48009 Lurena (Mrs. WA.) Miller 439 Chester Court South Lyon, Mich. 48178 At-Large Members: Milton E. Lichterman 32451 Briarcrest Knoll Farmington, Mich. 48024 Sander Schiff 14110 Cloverdale Street Oak Park, Mich, 48237 E. W. Geizer 2714 Island Court Pontiac, Mich. 48053 Helen (Mrs. Alonzo D.) Willis 335 Broadleaf Drive Rochester, Mich, 48063 91 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 Local Officials, representing Cities: Representing Townships : R. N. Cogger, Mayor A. W. Haydel, Supervisor City of Lathrup Village Orion Township R. E. Doyle, Mayor M. Marlowe, Supervisor City of Troy Rose Township Representing Villages: James Gray, Councilman Village of Milford Clerk read letter from A. Barry McGuire, Executive Director, Michigan Association of Counties reporting Michigan is in line for $1.2 billion of federal water clean-up money as the result of the Supreme Court's decision which freed $9 billion. Misc. 7005 By Mr. Simmons IN RE: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the United States of America will be observing its 200th anniversary in 1976; and WHEREAS in January of 1974 the City of Madison Heights was the first city in Oakland County to be designated an official Bicentennial City and the 14th city so designated in the State of Michigan; and WHEREAS the certification and official Bicentennial Flag were presented to city officials in February of 1974; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland hereby commends the City of Madison Heights for its achievement in being designated as the first Bicentennial City in the County of Oakland and extends best wishes for a successful participation in the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Fred D. Houghten, Chairman James W. Dun leavy, Vice Chairman Howard R. Simmons, Commissioner -District #10 The resolution was unanimously adopted. Mr. Gabler introduced The Rev. Edwin Rowe, Director, Pontiac Ecumenical Ministry and the following Board of Directors: The Rev. John Lohmann (Chairperson) The Rev. Charles Hall The Rev. Jay Samonie The Rev. Richard Chilkott The Rev. Pablo Dominguez The Rev. Earle T. Beck (Chaplin Pontiac Area) Thad Watkins The Rev. Archibald Mosley The Rev. James Wysocki The Rev. Henry' Johnson The Rev. Bill Saum Mr. Richard Poole The Rev. Art Bell Sister Jean Ann Campana The Rev. John W. Locke Moved by Perinoff supported by Button that the items on the Supplemental Agenda be approved in accordance with Rule XIV for consideration of the Reports of Finance, Personnel, Planning and Building and Public Services. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Perinoff supported by Dearborn the Report of the Public Services be the first item of business. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Chairman requested Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive speak on the confirmation of his appointments. Mr. Murphy stated he would like the Board to confirm three of the Director's appointments, he then introduced Public Information Officer for the Executive Office, Mike Niemann. Moved by Moffitt supported by Montante the Board concurs with the appointments submitted by our County Executive and these appointments be made effective Monday, March 10, 1975. Discussion followed. Moved by Price supported by Wilson these three appointments be referred to the General Government Committee. Commissioners Minutes Continued, March 6, 1975 92 The Chairman stated the General Government Committee should establish some Rules of Procedure for future appointments and that these appointments be approved today but future appoint- ments go through some proper procedure. Moved by Olson supported by Perinoff the main motion be laid on the table until the Public Services Committee has finalized their report. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. REPORT By Mr. Dun leavy IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 86970 - ESTABLISHMENT OF BI-CENTENNIAL COMMISSION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, in concurrence with the General Government Committee, recommends the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution 86970 which would establish an Oakland County Bicentennial Commission and further recommends that Board members submit to the General Government Committee recommendations for membership on the Commission. The Public Service Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the foregoing report. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE James W. Dunleavy, Chairman "Misc. 6970 By Mr. Aaron IN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF BI-CENTENNIAL COMMISSION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS July 4, 1976 will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan and many of the local units of government in Oakland County are officially partaking in the Bi-Centennial celebration and activities celebrating our nation's independence; and WHEREAS those units of government officially recognized by the State of Michigan and the United States of America as "Bi-Centennial Cities" are permitted to fly the Bi-Centennial flag and to use the Bi-Centennial logo. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland shall appoint a Bi-Centennial Commission and shall apply for and receive the designation of being an official Bi-Centennial unit of government. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Dennis M. Aaron, Commissioner - District 819 Moved by Dunleavy supported by Button the report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Dunleavy supported by Button that resolution #6970 be adopted. AYES: Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak. (26) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Dunleavy IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 86996 - APPOINTMENT OF C.E.T.A. APPEALS BOARD To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6996 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE James W. Dunleavy, Chairman "Misc. 6996 By Mr. Dunleavy IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF C.E.T.A. APPEALS BOARD To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee herewith reports that an Appeals Board for C.E.T.A. employees has been established composed of the following members: James W. Dunleavy, Dennis M. Aaron, Henry W. Hoot, Lillian V. Moffitt and Hubert Price, Jr. 93 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the foregoing report. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE James W. Dunleavy, Chairman" Moved by Dunleavy supported by Douglas the report be accepted and resolution P6996 be adopted. AYES: Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson. (26) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Dunleavy IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6977 - ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM - 1975 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6977 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE James W. Dunleavy, Chairman "Misc. 6977 By Mr. Dunleavy IN RE: ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM - 1975 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the State of Michigan has agreed to fund $91,489 as its share of the 1975 Oakland County Marine Safety Program; and WHEREAS this State funding is $8,511 less than was anticipated from the Slate; and WHEREAS this reduction in State participation will leave the Marine Safety Program seriously underfunded; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that the County of Oakland appropriate an additional sum in the amount of $8,511 to the Marine Safety Program in order to obtain the maximum benefits from the Program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an additional County appropriation of $8,511 be made to the 1975 Oakland County Marine Safety Program. The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution, PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE James W. Dunleavy, Chairman" FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Wilcox IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 7/6977 - ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM - 1975 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI-C of Ihis Board, the Finance Committee finds the `WM of $8,511.00 available in the Contingent Fund in the 1975 Oakland County Budget. FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard R. Wilcox., Chairman Moved by Dunleavy supported by Patterson that resolution 116977 be adopted. AYES: Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson. (24) NAYS: Hoot, Page. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Dunleavy IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6998 - C.E.T.A. TITLE II PRIVATE NON-PROFIT AGENCY ALLOCATION BUDGET To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Genflemen: The Public Services Committee has reconsidered Miscellaneous Resolution 7/6998 and recommends t be amended as follows: Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 I. That the Pontiac Ecumenical Ministry be included for the funding of 1 position at a cost of $6,500,00, The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution fl6998 as amended above. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE James W. Dunleavy, Chairman "Misc. 6998 By Mr, Dunleavy IN RE: C.E.T.A. TITLE II PRIVATE NON-PROFIT AGENCY ALLOCATION BUDGET To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution 116546 applied for and was granted the designation by the U.S. Department of Labor of Prime Sponsor to administer the provisions of Title II of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973; and WHEREAS Oakland County's C.E.T.A. Title II Grant Application has been filed and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor; and WHEREAS C.E.T.A. Title II regulations permit the participation of private non-profit Human Social Service Agencies; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous Resolution 116927 approved a partial budget for private non-profit social agencies; and WHEREAS it has become necessary to modify this budget, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopts the C.E.T.A. Title II program and budget modification for private non-profit social agencies consistent with the attached budget. The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE James W. Dunleavy, Chairman" (For Financial Summary see pages 80, 81, 82 and 83)) HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Gabler IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESONTION 116998 - C.E.T.A. TI LIE I PRIVATE NON-PROFIT AGENCY ALLOCATION BUDGET To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Human Resources Committee has considered Miscellaneous Resolution 116998 and recommends as follows: 1, That one position be granted to the Pontiac Ecumenical Ministry at a cost of $6,500.00. 2. That no positions be granted to the Oakland County Welfare Rights Organization, The Human Resources Committee, by Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., recommends that Miscellaneous Resolution 116998 be adopted as amended above. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman Moved by Dun leavy supported by Lennon the resolution be adopted. Mr. Dunleavy stated the Public Services Committee had reconsidered the resolution and recommends it be amended as follows: the Pontiac Ecumenical Ministry he included for the fundinu of one (1) position at a cost of $6,500.00. Mr. Gabler supported the amendment. Discussion followed. Moved by Pernick the amendment be tabled until Civil Counsel researches the legality of the amendment regarding separation of church and state. No support. Discussion followed. Moved by Pernick supported by Hoot the amendment be tabled, AYES: Pernick, Roth, Wilcox, Dunleavy, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Nowak, Page, Patterson. (10) NAYS: Perinoff, Price, Simmons, Wilson, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Fortino, Gabler, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Olson. (16) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Moved by Button supported by Perinoff the amendment be amended to "take action on these but make them subject to Civil Counsel's ruling as to their constitutionality and as to the questions raised regarding the general assurances that we make to the Federal Government and not jeopardize the program". The Chairman stated this was a proper motion. 911 95 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 The Chairman stated under this amendment Civil Counsel will give his opinion on all the items in the resolution, including the amended items. Moved by Perinoff the resolution be amended to the effect that "it is subject to opinion of Civil Counsel with reference to the legality of these organizations being eligible to participate in the program without affecting the C.E.T.A. program". The Chairman ruled the amendment out of order. Discussion to Mr. Olson asked the Chairman to clear the floor of all amendments. The Chairman declined. Discussion followed. Olson requested Bob Chisholm, Director of Manpower be allowed to address the Board. There were no objections. Mr. Chisholm addressed the Board. Vote on amendment to the amendment: AYES: Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff. (21) NAYS: Simmons, Lennon, Montante. (3) PASS: Douglas. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment to the amendment was adopted. Vote on amendment, as amended: AYES: Price, Roth, Wilcox, Wilson, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Olson, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, (22) NAYS: Hoot, Patterson. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Gabler supported by Kasper the resolution be amended, with the item, 'Oakland County Welfare Rights Organizations 2 positions in the amount of $6,500.00', in concurrence with the recommendation of the Human Resources Committee, be deleted from the main resolution. Discussion followed. Mr. Spinelli, Deputy County Executive was asked to address the Board. There were no objectipns. Mr. Spinelli addressed the Board. Discussion followed. Mr. Price moved the previous question. Seconded by Mr, Perinoff. The Chairman stated those in favor of calling the question say 'yes' and those opposed, say 'no'. A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion lost. Discussion followed. Vote on amendment: AYES: Wilcox, Dunleavy, Gabler, Hoot, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Patterson. (9) NAYS: Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Fortino, Houghten, Lennon, Montante, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price. (16) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Simmons, Wilcox, Wilson, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was adopted. Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 96 The Chairman declared a recess for one hour so the General Government Committee could meet and consider Mr. Murphy's pending appointments. The Board reconvened at 12:45 P. M. Roll Called. PRESENT: 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. (26) ABSENT: Aaron. (1 ) Quorum present. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Wilcox IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 7/6963 - EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1975 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance Committee, with the concurrence of the General Government Committee, recommends the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution 7/6963. The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the foregoin report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman "Misc. 6963 By Mr. Dunleavy and Mr. Nowak IN ,RE: EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1975 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS in 1974 the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supported legislation to provide for equalization for the year 1975 within a range of 467 and 5014 and WHEREAS the Oakland County Township Supervisors Association supports such a range; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners should continue its support of such a range. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the adoption of necessary legislation to provide for assessing between the range of 467 and 50% for the year 1975. Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. James W. Dunleavy and Patrick M. Nowak" Moved by Wilcox supported by Roth the report be accepted and that resolution 116963 be adopted. Discussion followed. AYES: Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons. (20) NAYS: Dearborn, Lennon. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution 116963 was adopted. Misc. 7006 By Mr, Wilcox IN RE: COMPREHENSIVE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROJECT AND GRANT - TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Traffic Improvement Association of Oakland County, a private, non-profit organization, was created in 1967 by a committee of public officials, businessmen and community leaders under the provisions of Act No. 327 of the Public Acts of 1931; and WHEREAS this organization is an independent, automonous, self-governing organization; and WHEREAS the purpose of this organization is to promote traffic safety improvements through encouraging and supporting the traffic safety efforts of public officials, public organizations, schools and civic and business groups; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Government has been supportive of this organization by appropriat- ing $20,000 annually for several years; and WHEREAS most communities do not have financial resources available or access to free technical assistance to resolve traffic engineering problems and there are not trained traffic engineers employed by most communities; and WHEREAS most efforts to implement traffic engineering improvements have been uncoordinated and there is no mechanism for developing a master highway system plan on a County-wide basis; and 97 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 WHEREAS Federal Funds in the amount of $395,000 are available through the State Office of Highway Safety Planning for the Comprehensive Traffic Engineering Project Grant for a project period of three years from 411/75 to 3/30/78; and WHEREAS in the first year grant period of 4/1/75 to 3/30/76, $132,400 is available; and WHEREAS Oakland County's contribution will be the Data Processing services for computer programs already established which will be approximately $25,000 annually; and WHEREAS these funds will be used to employ a full time staff and to obtain technical expertise on a consulting basis in order to reduce Oakland County's traffic losses: and WHEREAS Oakland County has been requested by the Traffic Improvement Association of Oakland County to be the prime sponsor of this grant. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County become the prime sponsor for the Comprehensive Traffic Engineering Project Grant; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners be authorized to apply for this grant. The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman Moved by Wilcox supported by Gabler the resolution be adopted. AYES: Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox. (23) NAYS: None. (0) The Chairman declared the roll call be voided, so the rules could be suspended for consideration of the resolution. Moved by Perinoff supported by Gabler the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, li,trinon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Simmons, Wilcox. (21) NAYS: fllson, Roth. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution: AYES: Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth ,Simmons, Wilcox, Button. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. The General Government Committee announced it was ready to report and should be removed from the table. Mr. Hoot, Chairman of the General Government Committee reports the Committee net to consider the confirmation of James M. Brennan, Director, Management and Budget Department, Glen.M. Dick, Director, Central Services Department and Milton W. Handorf, Director, Planning and Physical Development Department and recommends that all three men be confirmed to their respective positions. Moved by Hoot supported by Roth that all three men be confirmed to their respective positions. Mr. Price stated he was opposed to the confirmation today. AYES: Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Roth, Wilcox, Button, Coy. (21) NAYS: None. (0) PASS: Price, Simmons. (2) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried, and the appointments were approved. Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 REPORT By Mr. Hoot IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 117000 - AMENDMENT TO RULES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, SECTION XI,E To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 7000 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman "Misc. 7000 By Mr. Hoot IN RE: AMENDMENT TO RULES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS -, SECTION XI,E To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS an addition to Section XI,E was presented to the Board at the meeting on February 6, 1975; and WHEREAS your General Government Committee has reviewed the proposed addition and consulted with Civil Counsel; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that Section XI,E be revised to read as follows: "Any resolution when reported by a committee to the Board of Commissioners shall be laid over to the next regular Board meeting and shall be presented for disposition to the Board at its next regular meeting. The Chairman of the Board may designate resolutions which require immediate action by so stating on the mailed agenda, providing that no fiscal note is required to be attached to such resolution. Every resolution reported to the Board by a committee and referred to another committee, including the Finance Committee, shall be considered at the meeting during which said resolution was reported back to the Board." NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Section XI,E of the Rules for Oakland County Board of Commissioners be amended as set forth above. The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Henry W. Hoot, Chairman" Moved by Hoot supported by Moffitt that resolution #7000 be adopted. AYES: Dearborn; Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly. (22) NAYS: Perinoff. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive, thanked the Board for the confirmation of the Department Heads, REPORT By Mr. Kasper IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6986 - AMENDMENT TO MERIT SYSTEM RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6986 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE . Paul E. Kasper, Chairman "Misc. 6986 By Mr. Kasper IN RE: AMENDMENT TO MERIT SYSTEM RESOLUTION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Merit System was established by Miscellaneous Resolution No. 4606, after adoption by the Electors of the County of Oakland at a General Election held in November, 1966; and WHEREAS the name and manner of selecting the Committee as set forth in Paragraph III al [he Merit System Resolution has been changed; and WHEREAS it is necessary to change the Merit System Resolution wherever the words "Board ol Supervisors" appear and certain other phrases in Paragraphs II, III, IV, V and VI. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Miscellaneous Resolution No. 4606 be amended by striking out Paragraphs II, III, IV, V and VI in their entirety and inserting therein new Paragraphs IV, V and VI to read as follows: "II. This resolution applies in its entirety to all employees paid by the County of Oakland, except: 98 • 99 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 A. The employees of the Oakland County Road Commission; and B. No provisions covering the manner of selection, appointment, removal from office or limitation of political activity shall apply to: 1. Officers elected by popular vote, and persons appointed to fill vacancies in such offices. 2. Officers and employees whom the Constitution specifically directs the manner of appointment. 3. Members -of Boards and Commissions,- officers and employees specifically required by law to be appointees of the Board of Commissioners, the Governor or other non-county officials or official bodies. 4, One deputy or assistant to each of the elective offices, who ie case of voconcy in Lime elective office or inability of such elective officer to perform his duties, would be entitled to perform the duties of the office until the vacancy is filled or the inability removed. 5. The attorneys and investigators employed by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, 6, The Judicial Secretaries to the Circuit Court and Probate Judges, 7. Those serving in temporary or part-time County positions. The Personnel Committee shall have final determination as to who shell be covered within the intent of this resolution. III. The Merit System shall be administered by a Personnel Committee or its successor committee pursuant to any future reorganization of the Board of Commissioners, made up of members of the Board of Commissioners', to be appointed pursuant to the rules of the Board of Commissioners. The Personnel Committee shall meet at such times and places as its Chairman shall designate in accordance with the rules of the Board of Commissioners. IV. The duties and responsibilities of the Personnel Committee shall be as set forth in the rules of the Board of Commissioners and in addition shall include the preparation and enforcement of specific rules and regulations to carry out the provisions and intent of this resolution and reconmwmd- ing to the Board of Comissioners on the provisions of all employee fringe benefit programs. A. Copies of the rules and regulations developed by the Personnel Comittee and all future changes in such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners al a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners and shall become effective thirty days after such meeting unless objection is received in writing by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, in which case the objection shall become a matter of business at the next meeting of the Board of Commis- sioners, V. The policies, rules and programs of the Personnel Committee shall be administered by the County Executive . whose Director of Personnel shall be the Executive Secretary to the Personnel Committee. VI. The Merit :System shall provide: A. The continued maintenance of a formal classification plan and salary- schedule with the Personnel Committee being the final County appeal body on classification matters. B. That all County positions shall be filled by the selection of all County employees on the basis of merit as measured by competitive examinations under rules and regulations promulgated by the Personnel Committee except: I, Those positions specifically exempted by the provisions of these policies; and 2. incumbent County employees shall not be required to take competitive examinations for the classifications they hold as of the effective date of this resolution and shall be given regular status in such classification; and 3. Positions may also be filled by the transfer, promotion or re-employment of an employee with reqular status in the tounty service provided the employee. meets at least the minimum qualifications 'hewn in the latest written specification of the classification of the new positiOn, and a. While not compulsory, department heads having a vacancy to be filled by promotion may request that a promotional examination be held, in which case the department head shall be required to make his selection for promotion to each vacancy in that classification from the five highest ranking candidates from his department who passed the examination. 4. If it is necessary to fill a position before a competitive examination can be held, a person who meets the minimum. qualifications for the classification can receive one non-renewable provisional appointment for a period of not more than six months. C. That open competitive examinations shall be open to all persons who meet the minimum qualifications for the classification as spelled out in the latest approved written specification for the classification, except that, depending on the current labor market for the classification being examined for, competition for a particular examination may be limited to residents of Oakland County. 1. Applications to take an open competitive examination may be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications for the classification; if the application was not received or postmarked before the announced last date for filing applications; if the applicant has a documented record of previous unsatisfactory service in County employment or elsewhere, of such nature as to demonstrate unsuitability for employment in a position of the classification for which he is applying; or if the applicant has been found guilty of a felony, a crime of moral turpitude or has received a dishonorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States. (The application of this section to be tempered by the nature of the crime, the applicant's subsequent rehabilitation and the type of position applied for.) Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 100 D. That examinations shall be conducted and scored in an objective manner and may be made up of written tests or oral tests or performance tests or personality evaluations or physical ability tests or involve a rating of past experience and training, or be made up of a combination of such tests. E. That examinations shall be publicly announced at least seven calendar days in advance of the last date for filing applications by means of an announcement posted on the official bulletin board in the County Personnel Office, by advertisement in the two County published newspapers with the largest County circulation and by such other means as the Director of Personnel shall deem appropriate. F. That written notification shall be mailed to each qualified applicant at least five calendar days in advance of the examination, notifying him of the time and place of the examination. I. Rejected applicants shall be notified at the same time, giving the reasons for their rejection. 2. Rejected applicants shall have the right to first review their application with the Personnel Department and, if not satisfied, to appeal the rejection to the Personnel Committee which shall have the power to reverse, modify or affirm the Personnel Department's action. G. That all candidates shall be notified by mail of their examination scores and successful candidates shall be given their ranking on the eligible list. 1. All candidates shall have the right to first review their examination results with the Personnel Department and, if not satisfied, to appeal the examination results to the Personnel Committee which shall have the power to reverse, modify, or affirm the Personnel Department's action. H. That in the filling of a vacancy, County Department Heads shall have their choice of the top five ranking persons on the eligible list for the classification of the vacancy. I. Eligible lists shall remain in effect for six months unless exhausted, superseded by a new eligible list for that classification or extended for another six months by the Personnel Committee. I. That all County employees, except those exempted by the provisions of these policies shall be required to successfully complete a probationary period of six months before competitive appointments, or promotions shall be considered complete; at which time they will be deemed to have regular status in their classification. J. That employees with regular status shall not be separated from the County service or demoted except for cause, or for reasons of curtailment of work or lack of funds. K. That a formal appeal procedure be developed giving employees with regular status the right to appeal dismissals, suspensions, demotions and disciplinary actions to a Personnel Appeal Board which shall act as the final County appeal body in matters of dismissals, suspensions, demotions and disciplinary actions involving covered County employees and departments and whose decisions shall be binding on such employees and departments. The Appeal Board shall be made up of five members; two members selected by the County's employees in the same manner in which employee members of the Oakland County Employees' Retirement Commission are elected; two Members of the Board of Commissioners appointed pursuant to the rules of the Board of Commissioners with the approval of the Board of Commissioners and the fifth Member to be selected by a majority vote by the other four members. 1. If the four members of the Personnel Appeal Board are unable to select the fifth member within thirty (30) calendar days after their appointment, they shall so notify the Oakland County Circuit Court Bench which shall appoint a fifth member to the Personnel Appeal Board within fifteen (15) calendar days. The members of the Personnel Appeal Board shall be selected for one year terms beginning January 1 of each year. (Those members of the Personnel Appeal Board elected and appointed during the trial period of this system shall serve through December 31, 1967.) Personnel Appeal Board members shall receive the same per diem compensation and mileage as that paid to Member of other Boards and Commissions appointed by the Board of Commissioners. No member of the Personnel Appeal Board shall have been a County employee within one year prior to the date of appointment to this Board. The appeal procedure shall provide for the scheduling of a hearing within a reasonable length of time after the receipt of the appeal. L. That the political activities of covered County employees be limited to those allowed under rules and regulations promulgated by the Personnel Committee." The Personnel Committee, by Mr. Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman" Moved by Kasper supported by Daly that resolution //6986 be adopted. AYES: Dunleavy, Fortino, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. 101 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 REPORT By Mr. Kasper IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION Y6987 - AMENDMENT TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6987 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman "Misc. 6987 By Mr. Kasper IN RE: AMENDMENT TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Section 4, Paragraph 1 of the Oakland County Employees Retirement System states that the ex officio commissioners shall be the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, the Chairman of the Board of Auditors and the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Auditors has been abolished; and WHEREAS it is necessary to designate a new ex officio member to the Retirement Commission; and WHEREAS the Retirement Commission recommends that the Oakland County Employees Retirement System be amended to provide that the County Executive be a member of the Retirement Commission; and , WHEREAS the Personnel Committee concurs in that recommendation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Employees Retirement System be and is hereby amended by striking out in Section 4, Paragraph 1, the words "Chairman of the Board of Auditors" and inserting therein the following language: "The County Executive", so that Section 4, Paragraph 1 will read as follows: "(1) The Ex-officio Commissioners shall be: The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, the County Executive, and the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Board of Commissioners." The Personnel Committee, by Mr. Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the fore- going resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman" Moved by Kasper supported by Patterson that resolution #6987 be adopted. AYES: Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn. (22) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 7007 By Mr. Kasper IN RE: SUMMER EMPLOYMENT POLICY FOR 1975 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County has traditionally used a summer work force of students earning money toward futhering their educations to do seasonal work such as grounds care, staffing Parks and Recreation programs, substituting for regular employees off on vacations and carrying out routine projects saved up during the year to be done by lower cost summer employees; and WHEREAS it is important that as many of the students in the County as possible be made aware of the County's summer employment program; and WHEREAS the salaries portion of the 1975 County Budget has $200,000 earmarked for this program which, in 1974, had 293 positions in twenty classifications spread through thirty-seven divisions of County government at an approximate cost of $202,000 in budgeted funds and $160,000 in funds from other sources; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the County advertise a certain number of summer jobs of different types in March. 2. That the advertising shall state that all applications must be received by the Personnel Office by a certain date in order to be considered. 3. That applicants must apply for particular types of summer jobs. 4. That applicants must be residents of Oakland County, 5. That Summer Job advertisements are to be placed in the Oakland Press, Daily Tribune, Sunday Detroit News, Sunday Free Press, Novi News and such other County newspapers as may be deemed necessary. 6. That County Departments could make their selection on a rotating basis selecting on the basis of application time-stamped date. The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman ComMissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 102 Moved by Kasper supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted. Moved by Price supported by Pernick the resolution be amended by changing the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED" paragraph #5 by adding "Ads also be placed in every State University newspaper. Job postings also be placed in every State of Michigan job placement centers". Discussion followed. Moved by Price supported by Nowak the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Mont ante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Price that section 1/5 under the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED" paragraph be changed to "includethe University presses of all State Universities in Michigan and also that letters be sent to every placement bureau of each individual State University". No support. Moved by Olson supported by Fortino that under Section 7/6, add "the Classification of 'Laborer' would be handled on a lottery basis". The Chairman announced that Mr. Perinoff was excused because of an appointment. Vote on amendment: AYES: Hoot, Houghten, Lennon, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Fortino. (14) NAYS: Gabler, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Wilcox, Coy, Dunleavy. (9) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Price supported by Pernick that section 1/5 under the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED" paragraph be changed to add "letters will be sent to all University and College placement bureaus in the State of Michigan". The Chairman requested Mr. John Witherup, Director of Personnel to address the Board. There were no objections. Mr. Witherup addressed the Board. Vote on Amendment: AYES: Lennon, Olson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Button, Daly, Fortino. (9) NAYS: Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patterson, Wilcox, Coy, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Gabler. (12) A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the motion failed: Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot. (20) NAYS: Dunleavy. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Kasper' IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1/6984 - ESTABLISH CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE OF RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN CIRCUIT COURT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6984 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman "Misc. 6984 By Mr. Kasper IN RE: ESTABLISH CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE OF RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN CIRCUIT COURT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Circuit Court Bench is of the opinion that it can increase the number of cases 103 Commissioners Minutes Continued, March 6, 1975 handled and more efficiently utilize the time of judges by using Research Assistants, who are oraduale attorneys but not necessarily members of the Bar; and WHEREAS the concept is already being used in the Circuit Courts in surrounding Counties; and WHEREAS the statute allowing Research Assistants prescribes that they serve at the pleasure of the Circuit Court Judges; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of Research Assistant be created at a flat rate salary of $10,500 and that two non-Merit System positions of this classification be established In the Court Administrator's division of Circuit Court. The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman" FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Wilcox IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6984 - ESTABLISH CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE OF RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN CIRCUIT COURT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI, C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $21,000.00 available in the Contingency Fund in the 1975 Oakland County Budget, FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman Moved by Kasper supported by Button that resolution #6984 be adopted. AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper. (20) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Kasper IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1/6988 - HEALTH DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION - CHANGES IN POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6988 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman "Misc. 6988 By Mr. Kasper IN RE: HEALTH DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION - CHANGES IN POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS implementation of an experience with the Touche-Ross recommendations for the organizational structure of the Health Department have brought about realignment of responsibilities and changes in the duties of certain Health Department positions; and WHEREAS the Personnel Division and the Health Department have arrived at a number of new classification titles and new class specifications reflecting the current duties and responsibilities; and WHEREAS these changes result in a savings in salary expenditures; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following changes in classification be effected: A. Change Director of Public Health Laboratory to the new class of Chief Medical Technologist at no change in salary range. B. Change Assistant Director of Dental Services to the new class of Public Health Clinical Dentistry at no change in salary range. C. Change the vacant Director of Dental Services to the existing class of Public Health Clinical Dentist at a reduction in salary range of $2,024 at the top of each class. D. Change Chief of Community Nursing Operations to the new class of Chief of Public Health Field Nursing at no change in salary range. E. Change Chief of Public Health Clinical Services to the new class of Chief of Public Health Clinical and Special Programs at no change in salary range. F. Change a vacant Public Health Nurse II position to the new class of Hearing and Vision Technician Supervisor at no change in salary range. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the new classifications be created at the salary ranges referred to and that all of the old classes be deleted from the County's classification plan and salary schedule Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 except Public. Health Nurse II which will still he used for other exkling posit ions. The Personnel Committee, by Pau) E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foreiwii resolution. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Paul E. Kasper, Chairman" FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Wilcox IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6988 - HEALTH DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION CHANGES IN POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI,C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds that no additional funds are necessary for the adoption of this resolution, in fact, the result will be a total savings of $3,162.00 annually. FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman Moved by Kasper supported by Coy that resolution #6988 be adopted. Moved by Coy supported by Pernick the resolution be amended by deleting in the third paragraph (A); the words 'Chief Medical Technologist' and inserting 'Chief Bacteriologist'. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten. (20) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,was adopted. Misc. 7008 By Mr. Nowak IN RE: AMENDMENT TO WASTE GLASS CONTAINER GUIDELINES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS your Committee has reviewed the Waste Glass Containers Guidelines, copies of which were previously distributed; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that Rule XI of said Guidelines be deleted for reasons that the County of Oakland is now leasing the glass recycling containers and maintenance is the responsibility of the lessor. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Rule XI of the Waste Glass Container Guidelines be and is hereby deleted. The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman Moved by Nowak supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted. Moved by Pernick supported by Patterson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald. (20) NAYS: Hoot. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Moved by Montante supported by Pernick the second WHEREAS paragraph be amended by adding between the words 'Rule XI of said Guidelines' and 'be deleted' "the County of Oakland shall charge $10.00 for each shipment of waste glass to the processor of said glass". A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearhorn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt. (19) NAYS: Montante. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. 105 Commissioners Minutes Continued, March .6, 1975 Misc. 7009 By Mr. Nowak IN RE: ADDITIONAL PAYMENT TO ARCHITECT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING RENOVATIONS, PROJECT 70-12 To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Social Services Building Renovation, Project 70-12, is being finalized; and WHEREAS the architectural firm of Harley, Ellington, Pierce, Yee Associates has requested an additional sum of $18,167.42 for additional services performed on said renovation project, copy of detailed explanation at hereto; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends payment of said additional architectural fees with con- currence of Civil Counsel as justifiable claims under the Contract; and WHEREAS an additional sum of $7,215.46 is needed to cover additional electrical costs involved in the installation of furniture and equipment for the Department of Social Services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an additional payment of $18,167.42 be and is hereby authorized to the architectural firm of Harley, Ellington, Pierce, Yee Associates for additional architect services performed on Project 70-12, Social Services Building Renovations, and an additional sum of $7,215.46 to cover additional electrical costs involved in the installation of furniture and equipment for the Department of Social Services. The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of . the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS - ENGINEERING DIVISION SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING RENOVATIONS - EXTRA FUNDS REQUEST PROJECT 70-12 February 14, 1975 Architectural Contract The Architectural Contract for this project provided that the fee would be 7 percent of the construction cost up to $1,000,000 and then at the rate of $70 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of con- struction cost. The final construction cost on work handled by the Architect amounted to $1,286,492.17. The fee based on this construction cost is $90,090. Also, the Contract allows for certain reimbursable expenses which totalled $24,889.23 on this project (details listed on the attached sheet). The total of these two items are: $90,090.00 - Basic Fee 24 889.23 - Reimbursable Expenses Total $11-4,97 9.23 The amount already paid is $92,327.23 which leaves $22,652,00 to be paid. Of the $22,652,00 owed, the Architect has agreed to reimburse the County $4,484.58 for an error in design which resulted in extra construction cost to the County in that amount. Thus in summary, to close this project, an additional $18,167.42 is needed. The reason for the delay in requesting these funds is that initially the Architect requested $34,428.15 in extra cost and it took over 12 months of negotiations to agree on a final figure (see attached Architect's letter of January 24, 1975). Electrical Cost The State Social Services Department decided to use the office landscaping type furniture in this building. It cost the County $16,034.36 to provide electrical and telephone service to the individual furniture units and the County requested full reimbursement for this cost in 1973. In latter part of 1974 the State notified DFO that a maximum of 55 percent or $8,81£3,90 would only be paid. This left $7,215.46 to be funded. Summary To allow for the final closing of this project a sum of: $18,167.42 - Architect's Fee _7,215.46 - Electrical Cost Total $25,382.88 say $25,400.00 will be needed. This sum is included under Other Miscellaneous Work of Item V of the September 30, 1974, Social Services Building Cost Report (given to you at the February 6 meeting of the Planning and Building Committee). OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS - ENGINEERING DIVISION ARCHITECT'S EXTRA COST - SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING PROJECT 70-12 February 14, 1975 Listed below are the final cost figures agreed to as justified reimbursable expenses to be paid to the Architect to allow closing of this project: 1. Printing (Drawings and Specifications) $ 2,271,85 2. Design Changes for Health Clinic Relocation 2,871.75 3. Design of Office Landscape Layouts 1,968.66 4. Design of Air Conditioning of Building C 3,109.66 5. Deletion of various items originally designed but then eliminated to reduce construction cost: (a) Work in Building D - 1,493.75 (b) Tudkpointing 840.70 (c) Stair 732.00 (d) Water Pump 578.50 (e) Steel Roof - Building B 269.38 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 106 6. Revised Design of Clothing Store - 1,206.38 7. Miscellaneous Items - 2,736.23 8. Bidding of Project in Phases - 6,810.34 TOTAL -§.24,889.23 The extra cost involved has been reviewed with the Civil Counsel's Office and their recomondation is that these claims are justified under the Contract and can be paid. HARLEY ELLINGTON PIERCE YEE ASSOCIATES Architects Engineers Planners 26111 Evergreen Road Southfield, Michigan January 24, 1975 Oakland County Board of Auditors Department of Facilities and Operations Oakland County Service Center One Public Works Drive Pontiac, Michigan 48054 Attention: Mr. T. D. Dziurman, P.E. Deputy Director, Engineering RE: Social Service Building - Pontiac, Michigan - Oakland County Project 70-12 Our Job No. 2240 Gentlemen: We have reviewed your letter of January 20, 1975, in which payment by Oakland County for certain extra services in connection with the subject project are proposed. The payment Of $18,167.42 for additional services performed by our firm, as proposed in the letter, is acceptable to us. We understand that payment will be made within 60 days. Your cooperation in resolving this matter is appreciated. Sincerely, Paul B. Brown, FAIA PBB/rl cc: Mr. M. W. Handorf, Director The Chairman referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections. REPORT By Mr. Nowak IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6993 - SUPPORT DESIGNATION OF S.E.M.C.O.G. AS 208 PLANNING AGENCY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6993 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman "Misc. 6993 By Mr. Nowak IN RE: SUPPORT DESIGNATION OF S.E.M.C.O.G, AS 208 PLANNING AGENCY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS areawide water pollution problems exist in the seven county region of Southeast Michigan; and WHEREAS the Federal government through the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendment of 1972 (PL 92-500) has defined water quality goals to be reached by 1983; and WHEREAS the Federal government through the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendment of 1972 (PL 92-500, Section 208) encourages the development and implementation of areawide waste treatment management plans at the local level in areas designated by the Governor, and by the State outside such areas; and WHEREAS S.E.M.C.O.G. has assured this Committee that (a) they intend to acquire people experienced and trained in various skills to adequately execute the many procedures required by 208 planning; (b) they intend to contract out to qualified consulting engineering companies certain aspects of the planning; (c) they intend to contract with local agencies for portions of the work and coordinate and work closely with the staff of the state Water Resources Commission; and (d) that the S.E.M.C.O.G. Committee structure does include representatives of local agencies and therefore basically meets the requirements for an areawide planning advisory committee. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Oakland has no objection to the designation of S.E.M.C.O.G. by the Governor as the areawide waste treatment management planning agency for South- east Michigan under theprovisions of Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amend- ments of 1972 and the E.P.A. regulations pertaining to this Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Oakland does not advocate support of taxation or bonding power for S.E.M.C.M. The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman" 107 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 Moved by Nowak supported by Roth that ro,Joiuli,ifi 0993 be ad(wted. Moved by Ounleavy supported by Hoot the resolution be amended between the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED on the condition that SEMCOG shall contract with the Oakland County Department of Public Works and the Office of Oakland County Planning for their participation in the cdevelopment of an areawide waste water and water quality plan and plan refinement to be adopted by the Oakland County communities in the affected area and no assessments to local units of government by SEMCOG". A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Nowak, Olson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Fortino, Gabler, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, Moffitt, Montante. (18) NAYS: Patterson, Dunleavy, Patterson. (3) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended was adopted. REPORT . By Mr, Nowak IN RE: MISCFIIANFOUS RESOLUTION 0992 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM TO SERVE AREAS IN THE CITY OF NOVI To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6992 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman ''Misc. 6992 Recommended by Board of Public Works RE: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM TO SERVE AREAS IN THE CITY OF NOVI Submitted by Mr. Nowak The following resolution was offered by Mr. Nowak and seconded by Mr. Coy: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Oakland County, Michigan, does hereby approve the establishment pursuant to Act No. 185 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1957, as amended, of a water supply system for the supply, transportation and distribution of water to areas in the City of Novi shown on Exhibit "A" hereto, said system to consist of water supply facilities in the City to be planned, constructed and financed in one or more stages in accordance with a plan and program of financing to be developed by the said City and the County; RESOLVED FURTHER that the Board of Public Works of Oakland County is hereby authorized and directed to develop a plan and a program of financing and to secure plans and specifications and estimates of cost for the first stage of construction of facilities for said water supply system, as shown on Exhibit "A"; to negotiate a contract with the City of Novi in respect to the said water supply facilities and the financing hereof, and in respect to the operation thereof, to submit such plans, specifications, estimates and contract to this Board for its approval; and to carry out the terms and provisions of said Act No. 185 applicable thereto; RESOLVED FURTHER that said water supply system shall be known as the "Novi Water Supply System" and that the area to be served thereby shall be known as the "Novi Water Supply District", and shall consist of all of the territory in the City of Novi. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE' Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman " It was moved by Mr. Nowak, seconded by Mr. Coy, that the foregoing resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the resolution was adopted by the following vote: YEAS: Olson, Patterson, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak. (22) NAYS: None. (0) Misc. 7010 By Mr. Nowak IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS ON PRIMARY ELECTRICAL, PHASE VI To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, 'Ladies and GentleMen: WHEREAS Primary Electrical Service, Phase VI, will change the primary electrical service to the North Office Building and Substance Abuse Service Building from the overhead 4,800 volt system to the underground 13,200 volt system; and WHEREAS the estimated construction cost for this work is $55,000.00 with total project cost estimated at $65,000.00; and WHEREAS it is necessary to receive bids for said project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Facilities and Operations Department be and is hereby authorized to receive construction bids on Primary Electrical Service, Phase VI. CX/577k/G17 Malt? 14/472.-(7 /1/14/N COMMERCE P e 0 W NI H I P .i1777Re le le •VI TwPI • .‘1. . --• V 4f: 0,4 iLLS e ; Z Wet e. ID AAR, 4 4, 1 L... -7.71 • 11:: -mi. • T W P te •-i. , —4- . 04, I. .. . ‘E` I C. . . 0..e.'0[6.055 9n0* I 2 in Mit E P040 M I I .2 ' ti. f VI PI Al 0 et ,SteSSIo OveSOF FUF SO , oe e - .0 CL ; 14 MILE RD. WATER MAIN EXTENSION CITY OF NOV! OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN EXHIBIT A Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 108 The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman OAKLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS - ENGINEERING DIVISION PRIMARY ELECTRICAL SERVICE - PHASE VI PROJECT 66-13 (VI) February 14, 1975 Under this project the primary electrical service to the North Office Building and Substance Abuse Service Building would be changed from the overhead 4,800 volt system to the underground 13,200 volt system. Also, a portion of the remaining overhead electrical system would be removed. At the completion of this project the only building that will still be on the old 4,800 volt system will be the existing hospital which cannot be converted until future use of the building is decided. The estimated construction cost for this work is $55,000 with total project cost estimated at about $65,000. Funds for this project are available from an existing Work Order and no additional funds will be needed. The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next regular Board meeting. Misc. 7011 By Mr. Nowak IN RE: AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS ON SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING RENOVATIONS - BUILDING C To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS due to current economic conditions in this area, the Social Services Department caseload has increased substantially in the last six months; and WHEREAS the State of Michigan has allocated 50 new positions to the Oakland County area effective February, 1975; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that an additional 5,200 sq. ft. at the Social Services Building in Pontiac be renovated immediately to house this new staff and that bids be received for said renovation work; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Facilities and Operations Department be and is hereby authorized to receive bids for the necessary renovation work in Building C, Social Services Building, Pontiac, Michigan. The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. NOwak, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman 109 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6,1975 , , . , CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST PART I Oakland County Board of Auditors Department of Facilities $ Operations ------ -------- — ---- --- Title Social Services Expansion No. 74-22 Location Date Pontiac & West Oakland County January, 1975 Date 1st. Listed Category . Utility D Priority High 1975 , Airport 0 Building XIX , Description and Function Due to current economical conditions in this area, the Social Services Department caseload has increased substantially in the last six months. The State of Michigan has allocated 50 new positions to the Oakland County area effective February, 1975. It is proposed that an additional 5,200 square feet at the Social Services Building in Pontiac be renovated immediately to house this new staff and investigation start on funding a • leased area in west Oakland County for relocating part of the main office staff to this area in the near future. It can be anticipated that additional staff positions will be granted the Oakland County area within the next 12 months. i , / Current Status (Show % or Date) PLANNING 75% BUILDING PROGRAM N. A. SCHEMATIC DESIGN FINAL DESIGN READY FOR CONSTRUCTION Disposition of Existing Facility and Land ti . A, TOTAL PROJECT COST: 16;500 $73,500, Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST PART II Oakland County Board of Auditors Department of Facilities tit Operations Cost Ls timdto in p,. 4. Dollars (Preliminary) I I 0 Alteration & Renovation 5,200 square feet @ $10 Miscellaneous $52,000 5,000 $57,000 Engineering Carpeting and Draperies Contingency 2,500 8,000 —6,000 Design Consultant D.F.O. Engineering Previous Funding None [Visible Outside Construction Funds N on e 111 Commissioners Minutes Continued, March 6, 1975 Moved by Nowak supported by Roth the resolution be adopted. Moved by Nowak supported by Roth the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Patterson, Pernick; Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson. (21) NAYS: None: (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Discussion followed. Vote on resolution: AYES: Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson. (21) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resOlution was adopted. REPORT By Mr. Nowak IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6994 - APPROVAL OF LEASE AND RENOVATIONS FOR 52nd DISTRICT COURT, 1ST DIVISION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners , Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution No. 6994 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman "Misc. 6994 By Mr. Nowak IN RE: APPROVAL OF LEASE AND RENOVATIONS FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 1ST DIVISION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS it is necessary to provide additional space for the new District Judge, 52nd District Court, 1st Division; and WHEREAS a proposed lease with the City of Walled Lake, which will terminate on July 1, 1977, will provide for the leasing of 841 sq. ft, of the Council Chambers at $4.30 per sq. ft. and 1,620 sq. ft. of vacant adjacent property at $0.30 per sq. ft. for the erection of a portable building to handle the administrative functions of the Court; and WHEREAS your Committee recommends that said lease, in the form attached hereto, between the County of Oakland and City of Walled Lake be executed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the lease agreement between the City of Walled Lake and the County of Oakland for the leasing of 841 sq. ft. of the Council Chambers at $4.30 per sq. ft. and 1,620 sq. ft. of vacant adjacent property at $0.30 per sq. ft. for the erection of a portable building to handle the administrative functions of the Court be approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board be and he is hereby authorized lo execute said lease on behalf of the County of Oakland. The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman" (See Lease on pages 74, 75 and 76) FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT By Mr. Wilcox IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #6994 - APPROVAL OF LEASE AND RENOVATION FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 1ST DIVISION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XI, C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $25,859.00 available in the Contingent Fund in the 1975 Oakland County Budget. These funds should he transferred to the following budgets: District Court line item - Rent $ 4,102 District Court line item - Communications 400 District Court line item - Heat, Lights, Gas & Water 1,477 District Court line item - Janitorial Services 880 D.F.O. - Special Projects 19,000 $25,859 FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 112 Moved by Nowak supported by Coy that resolution #6994 be adopted. AYES: Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, (21) NAYS: None, (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 7012 By Mr. Patterson IN RE: INCREASE IN WATER AND SEWER RATES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Detroit Board of Water Commissioners are proposing a substantial increase (approximately 35Z) in water and sewer rates to be effective May 1, 1975; and WHEREAS the need for this increase has not been documented or fully substantiated; and WHEREAS the total of 78 communities who are customers served by the Detroit Board of Water Commissioners have little or no voice in the policies of this organization. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that prior to the enactment of any increase in water or sewer rates that: I. Public hearings be held throughout the Metropolitan area to explain and substantiate the rate increase and 2. Legislation be sought to restructure the Detroit Board of Water Commissioners to reflect a truly representative body (one man - one vote principle). Such Board being established to fix rates and financial policies that are fair and equitable to the more than 5 million users throughout South- eastern Michigan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners expresses its strong opposition to the proposed increase in water and sewer rates until such Public Hearings have been held and concluded. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. William T. Patterson, Commissioner - District H16 Moved by Patterson supported by Moffitt the resolution be adopted. Moved by Patterson supported by Moffitt the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of the resolution. AYES: Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson. (20) • NAYS: Button. (1) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. Vote on resolut Von: AYES: Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilcox, Button, Coy, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino., Hoot, Houghten, Kasper, lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Pornick. (21) NAY5: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. Misc. 7013 By Mr. Wilcox IN RE: MERIT SYSTEM POSITIONS OF DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: BE IT RESOLVED that the Merit System position of Director of the Department of Facilities and Operations and Director of Purchasing be abolished. Richard R. Wilcox, Commissioner, District #1, moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Richard R. Wilcox, Commissioner - District HI The Chairman referred the resolution to the Personnel Practices Committee, There were no objections. Misc. 7014 By Mr. Lennon IN RE: ABOLITION OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the County of Oakland is operating pursuant to the provisions of Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended; and 113 Commissioners Minutes Continued. March 6, 1975 WHEREAS the concept of Act 139 is to streamline and make more efficient County government, including the abolition of many boards and commissions; and WHEREAS the undersigned commissioners believe that to provide more efficient service and to conform with the concept of said Act 139, that the Oakland County Road Commission should be abolished and the powers vested in the Road Commission become a general County government power in accordance with the provisions of said Act 139, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the State legislature to enact legislation permitting counties operating pursuant to the provisions of Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, to abolish the Oakland County Road Commission and transfer the powers vested in the Road Commission and in Chapter 3 of Act 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended, and become a general County government power under the supervision of the Board of Commis- sioners in accordance with said Act 139. Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Bernard F. Lennon, Howard R. Simmons Betty Fortino, Patrick K. Daly, Niles E. Olson, Dana F. Wilson, Lawrence R. Pernick, Lew I. Coy, F. Jack Douglas, Alexander C. Perinoff Kenneth E. Roth, Hubert Price, Jr. Moved by Lennon supported by Price the resolution be referred to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 70 15 By Mr. Lennon IN RE: MERGER OF DRAIN OFFICE AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended by Act 170 of the Public Acts of 1974, permits the merger and consolidation of the Office of County Drain Commissioner and the Depart- ment of Public Works into one department headed by an elected public works commissioner; and WHEREAS the undersigned commissioners believe that Act 40 should be amended to permit a county operating pursuant to the provisions of Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, to either elect the public works commissioner or appoint a public works commissioner. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the State legislature to amend Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, to permit a county operating pursuant lo the provisions of Act 139 of the Public Act% of 1973, a% amended, the option, through it hoard oh coimniy,ioner%, to appoint a public work', commk%ioner. Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption or the foregoing resolution, Bernard F. Lennon, Howard R. Simmons, Betty Fortino, Patrick K. Daly, Niles E. Olson, Dana F. Wilson, Lawrence R. Pernick, Kenneth E. Roth, F. Jack Douglas, Alexander C. Perinoff, Hubert Price, Jr. The Chairman referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee and the General Government Committee. There were no objections. Misc. 7016 By Mr. Simmons IN RE: USE OF SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND COUNTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PROPERTY FOR COUNTY PARK FACILITY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Red Run Drainage District conveyed to the Southeastern Oakland County Sewage Disposal System, the right-of-way acquired for the Red Run Drain from Campbell Road to Dequindre Road in the Cities of Royal Oak and Madison Heights, reserving unto the Drainage Board for the Roth Run Drain, the necessary drain easement for the Red Run Drain; and WHEREAS between Campbell Road and Dequindre Road the Southeastern Oakland County Sewage Disposal System enclosed the previous drain; and WHEREAS there is presently approximately ninety-three (93) acres upon which no permanent structure may be constructed but which may be used for park purposes; and WHEREAS the undersigned Commissioners supports the establishment of a County Park on the Southeastern Oakland County Sewage Disposal System property located between Campbell Road and Dequindre Road in the Cities of Royal Oak and Madison Heights. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requests the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to establish a County Park on the present Southeastern Oakland County Sewage Disposal System property located between Campbell and Dequindre Roads in the Cities of Royal Oak and Madison Heights. tvrAL Commissioners Minutes Continued, March 6, 1975 114 Mr. Chairman, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Lawrence R. Pernick, Niles E. Olson, Howard R. Simmons, Alexander C. Perinoff, F. Jack Douglas, William T. Patterson, Kenneth E. Roth, Bernard F. Lennon, Betty Fortino, Patrick K. Daly, Dana F. Wilson, Hubert Price, Jr. The Chairman referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. Moved by Olson supported by Lennon the Board adjourn until March 20, 1975 at 9:30 A. M. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 2:25 P. M. Lynn D. Allen Fred D. Houghten Clerk Chairman