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OAKLAND COUNTY
_ oard Of Commission. rs
MEETING
June 19, 1975
Meeting called to order by Chairman Fred D. Houghten at 10:12 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, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth,
Simmons, Wilson. (24)
ABSENT: Coy, Montante, Wilcox. (3)
Quorum present.
Moved by Hoot supported by Button that approval of the minutes of the previous meeting be
postponed until the next meeting.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Hoot supported by Moffitt the agenda be approved except for one item which was
omitted, Re: Opposition to Senate Bill 817 to include the resolution under the General Government
Committee.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Misc. 7161
By Mr. Gabler
IN RE: COMMENDATION - DONALD S. SMITH, M.D.
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Donald S. Smith, M.D. retired from County service on April 30, 1975; and
WHEREAS during his tenure in County service he served as Deputy Coroner and Medical Era—ine-
from November, 1948 to April of 1975, was employed by the T.B. Sanatorium as Consultant Irte--'57 ‘-y7
1947 to AprIl of 1975 and was appointed Chairman of the Oakland County Hospital Utilization Rev'e.
Committee in 1968 and served continuously until his retirement; and
WHEREAS Donald S. Smith, M.D. was a dedicated member of his profession and carried out his
County duties and responsibilities in the best interests of all of the citizens of the County of Oakland;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby expresses
commendation to Donald S. Smith, M.D. for his service and contribution to the government and citizens
of the County of Oakland and extends best wishes for his future success.
Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the entire membership of this Board, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Fred D. Houghten, Chairman
James W. Dunleavy, Vice Chairman
Wallace F. Gabler, Jr., Chairman, Human Resources
Committee
Moved by Gabler supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Clerk read letters from U.S. Congressmen James J. Blanchard and William S. Broomfield
acknowledging receipt of resolutions. (Placed on file.)
Clerk read letter from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare regarding continuation
of funding in FY 1976 by submitting an application requesting a fourth year of support for drug abuse
treatment programs. (Referred to the Human Resources Committee.)
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Clerk read letter from Department of Public Health reristing the Oakland County Health
Department as the single coordinating agency for substance abus<., ic'5 for Oakland for the fiscal
year July 1, 1975 through June 30, 1976. (Referred to the Human Resources Committee.)
Clerk read letter from Daniel T. Murphy, County Executive stating he had vetoed Miscellaneous
Resolution 117154, "Physician-Director for Public Health Department".
Mr, Murphy did this because the resolution, as amended, is clearly illegal under Public Act
139 which states that the County Executive shall appoint, supervise, and at pleasure remove heads of
departments except elected officials.
Moved by Pernick supported by Perinoff we schedule a vote affirming or over-turning of the
veto at the next Board of Commissioner's meeting.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Kasper requested Robert P. Allen, Civil Counsel to clarify whether the Board has the
right to over-turn a veto.
Mr. Allen stated he did render an opinion holding that the appointment is to be made by the
department head of that particular department. However, his opinion would not in any way stop or
obviate the Board's right to attempt to try and over-ride the veto, he said.
AYES: Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot.
Lennon, Olson, Perinoff, Price. (16)
NAYS: Dunleavy, Houghten, Kasper, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Page, Patterson. (8)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Sheriff Johannes F. Spreen addressed the Board in response to the subpoenas that had been
Issued by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Discussion followed.
Misc. 7162
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: TROY STREET OFFICE RENOVATIONS (ROYAL OAK) Project #75-3
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution 7056 bids were received for the Troy Street
Office Renovation Project; and
WHEREAS said bids ranged from $35,750 to $59,900; and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee at their meeting of March 13, 1975 requested
the Department of Central Services - Maintenance Division to submit a proposal to do the work with
In-house personnel; and
WHEREAS the Department of Central Services - Maintenance Division submitted proposals in
the amount of $28,800 for the base bid plus $650 for alternate "A" (Partition and door on the first
floor hallway); and
WHEREAS the Planning and Building Committee at their meeting of June 4, 1975 moved to accept
the proposal from the Department of Central Service - Maintenance Division.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
(1) That any and all bids received on project #75-3 Troy Street Office renovation be and
are hereby rejected.
(2) That the Finance Committee concurs with the recommendation of the Planning and Build;,-:
Committee to authorize the Department of Central Services - Maintenance Division to do the necessary
work to complete project 75-3.
(3) That pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds the total project
sum of $55,150 is available in the 1975 Building Fund - Miscellaneous Remodeling and that the funds
be transferred to the Department of Central Services - Maintenance Division, 1975 Budget - Special
Projects.
Mr. Chairman, the Finance Committee by Richard R. Wilcox, its Chairman, moves the adoption
of this resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Button the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Daly supported by Lennon the Board recess for ten minutes.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
The Board reconvened at 11:04 A. M.
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Roll called.
PRESENT: Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Gabler, Hoot, Houghten,
Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth,
Simmons, Wilson, (24)
ABSENT: Coy, Montante, Wilcox. (3)
Quorum present.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Douglas, Dunleavy, Fortino, Hoot,
Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick. Price,
Roth. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 117157 - BI-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION - PRELIMINARY PLANNING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution
No, 7157 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman
"Misc. 7157
By Mr. Page
IN RE: APPROPRIATION FOR BI-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION - PRELIMINARY PLANNING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County, one of the more progressive and rapidly growing counties in the
nation, now approaching one million inhabitants, desires to properly participate in our country's
BI-Centennial celebration; and
WHEREAS Oakland County recognizes its responsibility to not only develop and launch its own
BI-Centennial observances but also to provide leadership, assistance and coordination to all govern-
ment, industry and private sectors to assure an outstanding county-wide celebration; and
WHEREAS the Bi-Centennial Commission desires in connection with its planning for the county's
own observance and celebration to place emphasis in three major areas to develop a creative program for
consideration by the Board:
(a) The First is a Heritage project to preserve a building or site of historical significance
within the county. Currently these sites are being reviewed by the Projects Committee of the Commis-
sion for recommendation and consideration of Commission and Board. It is hoped that "seed money"
support for funding may be by the use of Community Development Funds, by assistance from the Parks and
Recreation Commission, or by whatever other means believed appropriate by the Board.
(b) The Second is support and participation to the extent appropriate to participate in the
Issues Forum, a program being planned on a national scale to relate the issues of the day to those
earlier issues which were resolved to create this great republic.
(c) The Third is a Historical Pageant on a self-sustaining basis for the summer of 1976 to
be staged in the Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium, utilizing the resources and voluntary participation of
every community in the County willing to participate. Related to this is a series of events for
scheduling throughout the end of the year, 1975 and through 1976, currently being planned for present-
ation to the Commission and the Board by the Special Events Committee of the Bi-Centennial Commission.
WHEREAS the Bi-Centennial Commission has expressed its desire that if possible all historical
projects requiring "seed money" be supported by other than direct funding and that all special events
scheduled be self -supporting although funds may be required to be advanced initially with the under-
standing that they be recovered from receipts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in connection with the preliminary planning for the third
segment of the Oakland County Bi-Centennial program under consideration, that's the Pageant in the
Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium, that because of the critical timing involved and the necessity for a
creative and successful program, that a qualified individual be engaged to produce, write, direct and
coordinate this special event.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $30,000 be appropriated as an advance fJnd for the
proposed Bi-Centennial Pageant to contract with such an individual and that the net proceeds of tk,e
Pageant after expenses and allocation of shares to participating communities be returned to the County,
The Oakland County Bi-Centennial Commission, by Robert W. Page, Chairman, moves the adoption
of the foregoing resolution.
Robert W. Page
Chairman, Bi-Centennial Commission"
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7157 - APPROPRIATION FOR El-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION - PRELIMINARY
PLANNING
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds a sum not to exceed
$30,000.00 available in the Contingent Fund to be appropriated as an advance for the proposed Bi-
Centennial Pageant and to be repaid from receipts.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman
Moved by Hoot supported by Dearborn that resolution #7157 be adopted.
Moved by Lennon supported by Daly the resolution be amended by adding: "BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Finance Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners be designated as
the coordinating committee to provide:
(1) That a proper contract prepared by Civil Counsel to ensure performance and protect the
Interests of the County, be entered into with a qualified individual.
(2) That a timing plan, including budget implications and requirements, be prepared to
follow progress.
(3) That accounting controls, with financial reports to the Finance Committee on a monthly
basis, be established by the Management and Budget Department.
(4) That all contracts, after Finance Committee review be forwarded to the Board of Commis-
sioners for approval."
Vote on amendment:
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Hoot requested James Brennen, Director of Management and Budget Department be allowed
to address the Board. There were no objections. Mr. Brennen addressed the Board.
Moved by Olson that half of the amount be transferred from the Board of Commissioners
Travel Fund, and the Commissioners going to Hawaii pay their own expenses. No support.
Discussion followed,
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Aaron, Button, Daly, Douglas, Dunleavy, Houghten, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Page,
Patterson, Price, Roth. (13)
RAYS: Wilson, Dearborn, Fortino, Hoot, Olson, Perinoff, Pernick, Simmons. (8)
A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the resolution as amended, was not adopted.
Misc. 7163
By Mr, Hoot
IN RE: LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION 2, PROJECT 75-4
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #7063 the Board of Commissioners at their April 7, 1975
meeting directed that the Central Services Department advertise for and receive bids for the leasing
of a minimum of 4,200 square feet of floor area completely finished for use by the 52nd District
Court, 2nd Division; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #7063 bids were received on June 4, 1975 for
Project 75-4R; and
WHEREAS the Central Services Facilities and Operations Division and the Planning and Build-
ing Committee recommend that a lease be awarded to Warren R. Newsted, the lowest responsible bidder.
as follows:
1. Provide at the rate of $23,000 per year with Oakland County furnishing all utilities,
complete court facilities In the premises known as 5873 Dixie Highway, Independence Township, Michigan,
with the lease for said facilities contingent upon the approval by Independence Township of a zoning
variance for said premises; or
2. In the event the above zoning variance is not approved, provide at the rate of $23,000
per year with Oakland County furnishing all utilities, complete court facilities in the premises kro,n,
as 4782 Sashabaw Road, Independence Township, Michigan.
WHEREAS the Finance Committee on its meeting of June 12, 1975, concurred in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning and Building Committee to accept the bid of the lowest responsible bidder as
listed in the amount of $23,000 per year, with Oakland County furnishing all utilities; and during
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1975 to provide a total funding of $8,500, which includes a three month rental cost of $7,000 and
$1,500 for initial advertising, telephone installation, and coordination and inspection service costs,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners be and hereby
Is authorized and directed to execute a lease, in accordance with the terms of this resolution, with
Warren R. Newsted to provide the 52nd District Court, 2nd Division with complete court facilities
containing a minimum of 4200 square feet of floor area at an annual rate of $23,000 per year which
includes the provision that Oakland County will furnish all utilities,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee
finds the sum of $8,500 is available for transfer from the Contingent Fund to the 1975 District Court
Budget - Rent line item.
The Finance Committee, by Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman, and with the concurrence of the Plan-
ning and Building Committee moves the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Vice Chairman ,
Moved by Hoot supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Aaron, Button, Daly, Dunleavy, Fortino, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon, McDonald, moffltt.
Nowak, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson. (19)
NAYS: Dearborn, Olson. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 7164
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Public Works on March 24, 1975, appointed Donald W.
Ringler as Acting Director of the Oakland County Department of Public Works effective March 28, 1975;
and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Public Works on May 19, 1975 appointed Donald W. Ringler
as Director of the Oakland County Department of Public Works at a salary of $29,700.00 per annum
retroactive to March 28, 1975; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Public Works on May 27, 1975 appointed Richard L. Castle
as Deputy Director of the Oakland County Department of Public Works effective June 1, 1975 at a salary
of $25,700.00 per annum; and
WHEREAS the General Government Committee recommends that this Board confirm the said appoint-
ments at the salaries as set forth,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby confirms
the appointment of Donald W. Ringler as Director of the Oakland County Department of Public Works at
a salary of $29,700.00 per annum retroactive to March 28, 1975 and Richard L. Castle as Deputy Director
of the Oakland County Department of Public Works at a salary of $25,700.00 per annum retroactive to
June 1, 1975.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be and is hereby ordered to allow the payment
of the salaries 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
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1/7139 - OPPOSITION TO BUSING FOR INTEGRATION PURPOSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7139 with the recom-
mendation that said resolution be adopted.
The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman moves the acceptance of the
foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
"Misc, 7139
By Mrs. Fortino
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO BUSSING FOR INTEGRATION PURPOSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the present concept of bussing school children to achieve integration is unconscio-
nable; and
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WHEE:i.L: ;yid school bussing requires the expenditure of great amounts of money; and
WHERFA Ispite the avowed purposes and the expenditure of monies, integration has not
been accomplished nor has the quality of education been increased; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners should support and urge amendments to
both the State and Federal Constitutions to prohibit school bussing for the purpose of achieving
integration,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges appropriate
action be taken by the State Legislature and the Congress of the United States to procure a consti-
tutional amendment to both the State and Federal Constitution to prohibit school bussing for the sole
purpose of achieving integration,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all Congressmen from the
State of Michigan and to all State Senators and State Representatives,
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution,
Betty J. Fortino, Commissioner - District .7Y5"
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7165
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: COMMENDATION FOR SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM (P.A. 347 of 1972)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the office of Oakland County Drain Commissioner has filed an entry for a 1974-1975
New County Achievement Award sponsored by the National Association of Counties; and
WHEREAS the office of Oakland County Drain Commissioner has implemented a Soil trosion and
Sediment Control Program pursuant to the new Michigan Soil Erosion and Sediment Ccntrol Act 347 of
the Public Acts of 1972; and
WHEREAS area consulting engineers, local governments, architects, environmentalists, con-
tractors and builders received the benefits of a planned training program concerning the requirements
of Act 347 of the Public Acts of 1972 presented in a series of seminars conducted by the Oakland County
Drain Office,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby commends
Oakland County Drain Commissioner George W. Kuhn and his technical staff personnel for implementing a
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program pursuant to provisions of Act 347 of the Public Acts of 1972
and, further concurs in the Drain Office New County 1974-1975 Achievement Award Entry.
The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution,
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
REPORT
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7040 - PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT HEADS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7040 with the recommen-
dation that the following procedure be adopted for confirmation of County Executive's Department Head
appointments:
"All Department Head appointments made by the County Executive shall be submitted to the
General Government Committee for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners prior to the appointees
assuming office."
The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the
Foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
"Misc. 7040
By Mr. Price
IN RE: PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT HEADS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, provides that the County Executive
appoint and remove department heads with the concurrence of a majority of the County Board of Commis-
sioners; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has no procedure established to determine
whether to concur In the appointments or removal of the County Executive Department Heads; and
WHEREAS a procedure for concurrence by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners should be
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established. :
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes a
procedure for concurrence in the appointment and removal of department heads by the County Executive
in accordance with the provisions of Act 139 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Hubert Price, Jr., Commissioner - District
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
Misc. 7166
By Mr. Hoot
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 817 - AMENDMENTS TO ACT 139, P.A. 1973
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS your General Government Committee has reviewed Senate Bill 817, which bill proposes
several amendments to Act 139, P.A. 1973, unified county government legislation; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends opposition to Senate Bill 817 as proposed; and
WHEREAS your Committee further recommends that a sub-committee of the General Government
Committee be appointed to meet with the County Executive to develop a comprehensive revision o ct 139,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby oDposes
Senate Bill 817 as written and recommends that a sub-committee of the Board's General Gover-me—,
Committee be appointed to work with the County Executive in the development of a comprehensive
of Act 139, P.A. 1973.
The General Government Committee, by Henry W. Hoot, Chairman, moves the adoption of the
foregoing resolution and that certified copies be forwarded to the County's Legislators and the County
Legislative Agent.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next
regular Board meeting.
REPORT
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 1/7149 - FUNDING FOR ALTERATIONS AT THE 52ND DISTRICT COURTS
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. 7149 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman
"Misc. 7149
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: FUNDING FOR ALTERATIONS AT THE 52ND DISTRICT COURTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners at their meeting of May 1, 1975, passed Miscellaneous
Resolution 1/7065 which modified the District Court Lease Agreement for the 52nd District Court -
3rd Division; and
WHEREAS the amount of $10,020.00 is needed for alterations of the newly leased area at the
52nd District Court - 3rd Division; and
WHEREAS additional funding in the amount of $2,000.00 is needed to complete required
alterations at the 52nd District Court - 1st Division; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $5,340.00 will be necessary to provide modifications at
the 52nd District Court - 1st Division - Milford satellite; and
WHEREAS $3,640.00 will be required for the construction supervision and contingency.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the amount of $15,660.00 be and is hereby appropriated to
allow the County Department of Central Services to perform the above described renovations, at the
52nd District Court, 1st and 3rd Divisions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
concept of the Milford satellite, that an additional amount Of $5,340.00 be appropr:ated fp,
County Department of Central Services for renovation at that site.
The Planning and Building Committee, by Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman, moves the adot:o- of
the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Patrick M. Nowak, Chairman"
Alterations for Sul Fe 7
Crpeting and Drapes
Courtroom Mliw(1rk
Miscellaneous
Additional Furniture
-
- 2,600
- 2,900
700 .
- 820
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OAKLAND .COUNTY FUICUTIVI • •
DFDA;;TMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES
FACILITIES ENGINEERING DIVISION
5230 DISTRICT COURT
FINAL ALTERAIION FUNDING
PROJ,CI 7 ,"-23 dune 3, 197;
At 3rd Division, 52nd District Court (Rochester Are),
the fellowin fundirp i needed to cover work not-includ in
the 1e.;2.se agrTement:
TOTAL (3rd Division) $10,020
H t should F not ,:!d !:.h',! landlord will do all the alteration
work in the new areas being leased except for the special
courtroom furniture and equipment.
At the 1st Division, 52nd District Court (Walled Lake),
an additional $2,000 is needed to complete the work at this
location which presently is underway. The $2,000 will be used
to cover part of cost for the screen wall around the portable
huilding which is being relocated to the Walled Lake site
The screen wall work has not yet been approved or Contracted
for, hut is scheduled to he so within the next few weeks.
In summaTy, funding for the expansion of the District Courts
to date and now required is listed below: .
Furniture and Equipment - $10,nno
(Resolution 6264)
Walled Lake Area Alterations .
(Resolution 6994)
- 19,000
Rochester Area Alterations - 10,020
Additional Funding - Walled Lake - 2,000
Milford District Court 5,340
Construction Supervision 2,000
Contingency - 1,640_
TOTAL FUNDING $56,000
LESS PREVIOUS FUNDING (35,000)
TOTAL FUNDING NOW NEEDED $21,000
The 1975 Capital Program showed total funding of $52,000 for the
District Court Expansion not including the $16,000 for furniture
and equipment approved by Resolution 6864, but including 3,400 for
Lake Orion which is not being done at this time (see attachment).
Department of Facilities & Operations
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Oakland County Bomd of Audi mrs
i (L! District Court Expansion
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CAPITAL: IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT REQUEST
PART I
Orion hxa:ion Walled Lake, Milford, Rochester & Lake
Date
January, 1975
11C-Lid F C,!legyy
1975
thwly U Priority High
1
Pti7in ntid
In November of 1974 two new District Court judges were elected to
serve in the First and Third Divisions of the 52nd District Court. As a
result of these two new judges,. expansion of the existing facilities at
Walled, Lake and Rochester are required, plus part-time. court facilities
at Lake Orion and Milford are recommended. •
At M72d Lake the work will consist of relocating an existing po -,-t-
able builoing from the Service Center to Walled Lake, alterations in the
existing building, and use of the City's Council Chamber as a courtroom.
In Rochester additional leased area will be required in the present
location to provide an area for the new judge. At Milford some minor
alterations will be needed to allow the use of the Village Council Chamber
on a part-time basis for the court. Finally, at Lake Orion some alter-
ations and remodeling are needed in a vacant area of the Municipal
Building to allow it to be used as a part-time court facility.
I Current Status (Show % or Dtr.1)
( PLANNING _ 100'%___'; BUILDING PROGRAM 100% SCHEMATIC DESIGN 1005
90% FINAL DESIGN _____. READY FOR CONSTRUCTION
Dkpositon of Uxisting Facility and LEmd N.A.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT REQUEST PART II
Ortkl.lod County :-.1oarci of Auditors Department of Facilities 5 Operators
Co.:(
i-i nt it19
Altertions end Remodc!1ino
1. Walled Lake
2. Milford
3. Lake Orion
4. Roche!;ter
(1,680 sq.IL.)
(800 sq.ft. County work)
$16,700
3,000
3,400*
15,700*
Construction Supervision
Miscellaneous (i.e., moving signs, etc.
Furnitur old Equipment
Continocy
TOTAL PROJECT COST:
$38,800
2,000
3,200
4,000
4,000
$52,000**
A
LsLiindle Ones not include any renovation work to comply with handicap
ruguleemen0;.
Cw;i: does not include leasr! cost.
Dtt* conlun,q D.E.O. Engineering
Pc,w.ts riAnd5i19 $16,000 by Resolution 6864, November 7, 1974
Pu,sitrn ! C' s-trni Flinch Nona
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 19, 1975 333
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
By Mr. Wilcox
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7149 - FUNDING FOR ALTERATIONS AT THE 52ND DISTRICT COURTS
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 S21,000 avail-
able in the 1975 District Court Expansion Project in the 1975 Building Fund. These funds should be
transferred to the Department of Central Services - Facilities and Operations - Special Projects
budget.
Further, the Finance Committee recommends that the $5,340 required to provide modifications
at the 52nd District Court - 1st Division - Milford Satellite be contingent upon a five year lease of
$1.00 per year with a cancellable clause and renewable on a yearly basis at the option of Oakland
County.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Nowak supported by Patterson that resolution #7149 be adopted,
AYES: Button, Daly, Dearborn, DOnleavy, Fortino, Hoot, Houghten, Lennon, McDonald.
Moffitt, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Wilson, Aaron. (19)
NAYS: Olson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7149 was adopted.
Misc. 7167
By Mr. Nowak
IN RE: APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO FILE GRANT APPLICATION - INDEPENDENCE OAKS - PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is desirous of filing an
Application for Land and Water Funding administered by DNR for the purpose of acquiring an additional
50 acres abutting Independence Oaks County Park; and
WHEREAS the 50 acres consists of hardwood trees which would make a desirable addition to
the nature development of the Park; and
WHEREAS your Committee recommends that such Application be filed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the filing of a Grant Application, by the Oakland County
Parks and Recreation Commission, for the purpose of acquiring an additional 50 acres abutting
Independence Oaks County Park, be and is hereby approved.
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 Patterson the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt,
Nowak, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Button. (20)
NAYS: Olson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7151 - SHERIFF DEPARTMENT PRISONER TRANSPORT SERVICE
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. 7151 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James W. Dunleavy, Chairman
"Misc. 7151
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT PRISONER TRANSPORT SERVICE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff Department has, since June 1974, been providing prisoner
transport service to selected South Oakland Communities; and
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WHEREAS the present service is being provided without prior Board of Commissioners autho-
rization and approval; and
WHEREAS said service is being provided with existing Sheriff's Department Staff; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department has requested additional staff be provided to continue this
service; and
WHEREAS C,E.T,A, Title VI funds can be utilized for two (2) Detention Officer l; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has agreed that all additional funds needed to continue the present
program will be absorbed within his present budget; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff has further agreed that any further request for expansion of this
program or replacement of C.E.T,A. funds being utilized for this program will follow the normal
budgetary and appropriation process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this committee recommends to the Board of Commissioners
that this program be legitimized and that the necessary C.E.T.A. positions necessary to continue this
program be provided.
Mr. Chairman, the Public Services Committee by James W. Dunleavy, its Chairman, moves the
adoption of this resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James W. Dunleavy, Chairman"
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Dearborn that resolution #7151 be adopted.
AYES: Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Olson, Page, Patterson,
Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly. (18)
NAYS: Houghten. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution 1/7151 was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7096 - DECENTRALIZATION OF DISTRICT COURTS - 52ND DISTRICT COURT.
1ST DIVISION
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. 7096 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
James W. Dunleavy, Chairman
"Misc. 7096
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: DECENTRALIZATION OF DISTRICT, COURTS - 52ND DISTRICT COURT, 1ST DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is responsible for the provision of
court facilities and services in the 52nd District Court; and
WHEREAS requests to decentralize the 52nd District Court operations have been received and
reviewed; and
WHEREAS these reviews have substantiated the feasibility for decentralizing the 52nd District
Court, 1st Division,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approve the
decentralization of the 52nd District Court, 1st Division, on a one-year trial basis for a court
location in Milford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes
County Executive to take the necessary actions for the immediate implementation of the decentralizat .)-
of the 52nd District Court, 1st Division.
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 #7096 - DECENTRALIZATION OF DISTRICT COURTS -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 has reviewed Miscellaneous
Resolution #7096 and concurs in the concept of decentralization of the 52nd District Court - 1st
Division.
Further, the Finance Committee finds the sum of $1,345 for operating costs for the balance
of 1975 available in the contingent fund in the 1975 Oakland County Budget. $5,340 for start-up costs
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 19, 1975 335
for the Milford Satellite Court was appropriated by Miscellaneous Resolution #7149,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Richard R. Wilcox, Chairman
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Patterson that resolution #7096 be adopted.
AYES: Dunleavy, Fortino, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Page,
Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Button, Daly, Dearborn. (19)
NAYS: Olson, Aaron. (2)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7096 was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 0142 - ESTABLISH CLASSIFICATION OF CHIEF OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS -
MANPOWER DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution
No. 7142 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
'Misc. 7142
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: ESTABLISH CLASSIFICATION OF CHIEF OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS - MANPOWER DIVISION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the incumbent Director of Manpower Programs' position was promoted to Director of
Public Services and given additional duties while retaining responsibility for the Manpower Division;
and
WHEREAS this change has brought about a reorganization of the Manpower Division to enable
others to assume some of the responsibilities formerly carried by the Director;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the position and classification of Director of Manpower
Programs be deleted and that the classification of Chief of Program Operations - Manpower Division
be established with the following salary range:
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR
17,181 17,906 18,630 19,355 20,110
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper', Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman"
Moved by Kasper supported by Dunleavy that resolution #7142 be adopted.
AYES: Fortino, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Page, Patterson,
Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy. (19)
NAYS: Aaron. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7142 was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7145 - C.E.T.A. FUNDED TESTING EVALUATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution
No. 7145 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 7145
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: C.E.T.A. FUNDED TESTING EVALUATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is in the process of developing
guidelines which will require that all employment selection devices be scientifically validated; and
WHEREAS the acceptable validation techniques are time consuming and expensive to apply anc
have limited value unless the number of candidates and number hired are significantly large; and
WHEREAS the selection devices used to hire police officers, in particular, are being
challenged in court cases throughout the United States, often resulting in constrictive court orders
on local units of government and in some cases threatening the continued receipt of federal grant
funds; and
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WHEREAS the Selection Consulting Center of Sacramento, California, in cooperation with the
United States Civil Service Commission, is conducting a nation-wide study of entry level police officer
selection standards, applied to large numbers of applicants and police officers, to develop a set of
validated selection devices which may be used by local governments throughout the country; and
WHEREAS the Selection Consulting Service will provide expert professional testimony as to
the validity of the resulting selection devices, should a local governmental user be challenged in
court; and
WHEREAS the maximum anticipated cost of $6,000 over a two year period is within the County's
C.E.T.A. funds designated for this type of research,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County's Personnel and Sheriff's Departments partic-
ipate in the National Police Selection Standards Project and that application be made to finance the
County's portion of the Program with C.E.T.A. funds.
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman"
Moved by Kasper supported by Daly resolution #7145 be adopted.
AYES: Houghten, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff,
Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7145 was adopted.
REPORT
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 117146 - ESTABLISH CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT DEPUT1 DIRECTOR OF
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, reports Miscellaneous Resolution
No. 7146 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted,
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
"Misc. 7146
By Mr. Kasper
IN RE: 'ESTABLISH CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the position of Director of Facilities and Operations was deleted as part of the
County Executive's reorganization; and
WHEREAS this deletion increased the need for administrative leadership from the remaining
positions in the Maintenance and Operations Division,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the staff classification of Technical Advisor - Facilities
and Operations be deleted and the one position involved be reclassified to a new classification of
Assistant Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the new classification shall have the same salary range as the
deleted class:
BASE 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR
17,492 18,734 19,976 21,200
The Personnel Committee, by Paul E. Kasper, Chairman, moves the adoption of the forec&-;..-
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman"
Moved by Kasper supported by McDonald that resolution #7146 be adopted.
AYES: Kasper, Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Olson, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick,
Price, Roth, Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dunleavy, Fortino, Houghten. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7146 was adopted.
The Chairman appointed the following persons to the Special Tr-County Committee:
Richard N. Cogger, Mayor, City of Lathrup Village
Wallace F. Holland, Mayor, City of Pontiac
Lawrence R. Pernick
Richard R. Wilcox
Fred D. Houghten
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 19, 1975 337
Ex-officio members:
Daniel T. Murphy
Lillian V. Moffitt
Shan Topiwalla
John L. Grubba
The appointments were approved by the Board.
The Chairman appointed the following persons to the Special Police Academy Committee.
Seconded by Mr. Roth.
Henry W. Hoot, Chairman
James W. Dun leavy
William T. Patterson
Lawrence R. Pernick
Bernard F. Lennon
The appointments were approved by the Board.
The Chairman appointed the following persons to the Sanitary Code Appeal Board.
by Mr. Pernick.
- For Terms expiring December 31, 1977:
Joseph R. Montante
Lew L. Coy
For Terms expiring December 31; 1976:
Patrick K. Daly
Thomas Violante
For the Term expiring December 31, 1975:
Ronald H. Cooley
The appointments were approved by the Board.
Misc. 7168
By Mr. Dunleavy
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the City of Detroit and the Southeast Michigan Transportation Authority agreed to
create a regional transportation system; and
WHEREAS the agreement provides for a new Southeast Michigan Transportation Authority Board
composed of Thirteen (13) members; and
. WHEREAS the City of Detroit would have five (5) or more members; and
WHEREAS the number of members allocated to the City of Detroit is not in proportion to the
balance of the Regional System, being too many members for the City of Detroit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests
Governor Milliken to not approve the agreement, to permit the County of -Oakland to have sufficient
time to present its constructive suggestions on the proposed plan. -
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
James W. Dunleavy, Commissioner - District 2
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Patterson the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: Lennon, McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Page, Patterson, PerInoff, Pernick, Price, Roth,
Simmons, Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Houghten, Kasper. (20)
NAYS:- Olson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Dunleavy supported by Patterson the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 7169
By Mr. Pernick
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATION TO OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department of Oakland County is faced with the need to adequately
defend itself against and respond to the allegations and requests made by the Chairman of the Board
of Commissioners and certain individual members of the Board of Commissioners.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $5,000 be allocated to the Sheriff
and the Sheriff's Department to provide for a proper response and legal counsel for the Department.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner - District 4120
Moved by Pernick supported by Button the rules be suspended for immediate consideration
of the resolution.
AYES: McDonald, Moffitt, Nowak, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons,
Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Houghten, Kasper, Lennon. (20)
NAYS: Olson. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Moved by Pernick supported by Nowak the resolution be adopted.
The Chairman vacated the Chair. Vice Chairman James W. Dunleavy took the Chair.
Discussion followed.
AYES: Moffitt, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons,
Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
Misc. 7170
By Mr. Wilson
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO TAXPAYERS OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PAYING FOR CITY OF DETROIT SCHOOL BUSES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladles and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the United States District Court has ordered the State of Michigan to pay for school
buses for the purpose of integrating the school system of the City of Detroit; and
WHEREAS it is not an obligation of the taxpayers of the State of Michigan to provide such
school buses, but rather an obligation of the Detroit School Board; and
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners should support the position that it is not an obligation
of the taxpayers of the State of Michigan, but rather an obligation of the particular school districts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners opposes the
requirement that the taxpayers of the State of Michigan purchase school buses for the purpose of
Integrating the Detroit School District.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Dana F. Wilson, Commissioner - District #9
Moved by Wilson supported by Fortino the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Lennon supported by Fortino the rules be suspended for immediate consideration of
the resolution.
AYES: Moffitt, Nowak, Olson, Page, Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Price, Roth, Simmons,
Wilson, Aaron, Button, Daly, Dearborn, Dunleavy, Fortino, Kasper, Lennon, McDonald. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Button supported by Dearborn the resolution be referred to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
The resolution was referred to the General Government Committee.
The Chairman returned to the Chair.
Misc. 7171
By Mr. Wilson
IN RE: WAIVER OF FEES FOR ENTRY TO COUNTY PARKS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the senior citizens of the County of Oakland are limited as to the social functions
they can attend due to rising prices and the fact that they are living on fixed income; and
WHEREAS the senior citizens of the County of Oakland have contributed greatly to the life-
style of all citizens of Oakland County in that they have paid taxes for many years and given of
Commissioners Minutes Continued. June 19, 1975 339
themselves in the areas of education, environmental concern and many other public services; and
WHEREAS because the senior citizens have contributed so much to society, the fees for
senior citizens for entry to County Parks and Recreation Facilities should be waived.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby requests
the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission to permit senior citizens of Oakland County to use
said County Parks Facilities without a charge.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Dana F. Wilson, Commissioner - District
The Chairman referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were
no objections.
Misc. 7172
By Mr. Price
IN RE: RESEARCH STAFF FOR OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the 1975 Budget contains $100,000.00 for a Research Staff for the Board of Commis-
sioners; and
WHEREAS a bi-partisan committee should be established to recommend the necessary procedures
to implement a Research Staff for the Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
establishes a bi-partisan committee composed of members to be appointed by the Chairman of
the Board of Commissioners, with the approval of the Board, to recommend procedures for the i^ple-
mentation and establishment of a Research Staff for the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Hubert Price, Jr., Commissioner - District U8
Moved by Price supported by Daly the resolution be referred to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
The Board adjourned at 12:40 P.M. until July 10, 1975 at 9:30 A.M.
Lynn D. Allen Fred D. Houqhten
Clerk Chairman